Securing Motorcycle For Trans - BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual

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Securing motorcycle
for transport
Protect against scratching all
components along which lug-
gage straps are routed. For
example, use adhesive tape or
soft cloths.
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ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to the side
when raising
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
with the assistance of a second
person.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
ATTENTION
Pinching of components
Component damage
Do not pinch components,
e.g. brake lines or wiring
harnesses.
Lay straps at front over lower
fork bridge on both sides.
Tension straps downward.
Secure and tighten the luggage
straps at the rear on the brack-
ets for the passenger footrests
on both sides.
Tension all straps evenly; the
motorcycle should be pulled
down against its springs with
the suspension compressed as
much as possible.