BMW R 1150 RT Manual page 43

Correct loading
Overloading can impair the
handling of your motorcycle.
• Make sure that weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the
left and right sides of the
motorcycle
• Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom of the cases
• Max. load in each case (left
and right): 10 kg
(approx. 22 lbs)
• Max. load on luggage grid
and in tank-top rucksack
5 kg (approx. 11 lbs) each
• Check that fastenings are
correctly positioned and tight
With cases installed, it is ad-
visable not to exceed
80 mph (130 km/h).
Accessories and loads
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit of 490 kg (1080 lbs).
Do not exceed the wheel load
limits of 200 kg (441 lbs) at the
front and 330 kg (728 lbs) at the
rear.
Reset the suspension spring
OA
: preload and the shock absorb-
ers to match the total weight
( 36, 37, 39).
b
The total weight consists of:
– Motorcycle with full tank
– Rider
– Two-up
– Luggage
OA
Optional accessories
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