BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 51

• Press the bottom part of
switch 1 for the high-beam
headlight.
» Headlight flasher.
Parking lights
You can switch on the parking
lights only immediately after
switching off the ignition.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Press left-hand turn indica-
tor switch 1.
» Parking lights switched on.
• Switch the ignition on and off
again.
» Parking lights switched off.
Adjusting headlight beam
throw
Headlight beam throw is kept
constant when spring preload is
adjusted to suit load.
• Adjust the spring-preload and
shock-absorber settings to
suit load ( 55).
b
• Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer, if you are
unsure whether the headlight
basic setting is correct.
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice if the motorcy-
cle is very heavily loaded.
To avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic:
• Use pivot lever 1 to adjust
the headlight.
A Neutral position
B High load
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