Safety Instructions - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

Safety instructions

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Rider's equipment
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Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
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This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the Maxi-Scooter's hand-
ling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjust spring preload and tyre
pressures to suit total weight.
OA
with luggage carrier
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
max 9 kg
OA
with topcase
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the vehicle.
Payload of topcase
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
max 130 km/h
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your Maxi-
Scooter:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.