Safety Instructions - BMW R nineT Rider's Manual

Safety instructions

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Rider's Equipment
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The following clothing protects
you while riding:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
z
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust spring preload, suspen-
sion damping rate settings and
tire inflation pressures for the
current gross vehicle weight.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
and cargo as low and as close
to the center of the motorcycle
as possible.
with tank rucksack OA
Observe maximum payload of
tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)
OA
with rear bag
Observe maximum payload of
the rear bag.
Payload of rear bag
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle, e.g.:
Incorrect settings of spring-
strut and shock absorber sys-
tem
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
Poor tire tread
Attached luggage systems,
such as a tank rucksack or rear
bag. Observe the maximum
permissible speed indicated on
the label in the respective lug-
gage system.