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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Operating instructions GS helmet...
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Indicates the end of an If you have questions concern- item of information. ing this helmet, your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly Instruction. provide advice and assistance. Result of an activity. We hope that you will enjoy us-...
Helmet usage and environmental ponents (e.g., exhaust system, to contact your authorised influences give rise to a process engine) is to be avoided. BMW Motorrad dealer. of ageing and wear and tear. Consequently, BMW Motorrad Under certain circum- recommends replacing the hel- stances the visor's met after five years.
Aerodynamics The aerodynamic and aero- acoustic properties of a motorcycle helmet depend heavily on the prevailing airflow conditions. Turbulence can be experienced to a greater or lesser extent, depending on seated position and on the design of the windscreen and the fairing. These fluctuations in air pressure are perceived as sound.
Exterior features of the GS helmet GS helmet Ventilation slider for head ventilation Adjust air flow ( Helmet peak Remove the helmet peak 10). Visor with anti-fog inner pane Chin/visor ventilation Remove inner visor pane 11). Visor actuation Chinstrap with double D...
Equipment variants Helmet with peak and visor Helmet with visor (for rid- ing at speed) Helmet with peak and GS enduro goggles (GS enduro goggles available from authorised BMW Motorrad dealers)
GS helmet Helmet motions when turning The BMW GS helmet is available forward and backward must be in a range of sizes from 52/53 Determining the helmet directly noticeable on the scalp. to 62/63 (corresponding to the size The adjustment range of the range XS to XXL).
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Adjusting chin strap Operating ventilation On hot days and for off-road- ing, cover for chin guard 2 can The effectiveness of the be eased forward and removed. ventilation system can be noticeably less behind a high Installing chin guard windscreen or a full motorcycle extension fairing.
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Align "leise" (low-noise) chin- guard extension 1 with helmet outer shell 2 and engage the retaining hooks. The "leicht" (light-weight) chin- guard extension can be in- stalled in the same way.
Helmet peak Installing helmet peak Removing helmet peak Open visor 1 as far as it will go. Push back release slider 2 all Place helmet peak 3 in posi- the way 3 and disengage vi- tion. Turn screws 1 through 90° "to sor 1 on slider side 4 first.
Inner visor pane Remove inner visor pane Approximately 4 % of light passing through a medium of a different density is reflected. This effect occurs at the outer visor and also at the inner visor. Increased inward reflection is the result.
Interior Install inner visor pane Removing cheek pad Work chinstrap 1 out of strap pad 2, cheek pad 3 and the Clean visor 1 thoroughly. loop of neck band 4. Apply enough pressure to Beginning at the back, ease Disengage the chinstrap on the visor 1 to overtension it helmet edging 1 up 2, then left in the same way.
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Installing check pad Disengage cheek pad 1 from Pull chinstrap 1 through loop of stud fasteners 2. neck band 4, cheek pad 3 and Work neck band 3 through strap pad 2. Work chinstrap 3 out of cheek cheek pad 1. Make sure that pad 1.
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then press it into position at Secure head pad 2 in retain- the rear. ers 1. Secure Velcros to middle ridge. Remove the head pad Disengage head pad 1 from the Velcros and stud fastener 2 and remove. Installing head pad Secure head pad 1 in stud Carefully ease up retainers 1 fastener 2 and the Velcros.
Talcum powder Remove stubborn foreign mat- alcohol. ter (e.g. dried remains of in- Storing GS helmet sects) from the visor by laying Cleaning the interior a wet cloth on the surface to After intensive cleaning, a ride...
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speed up the reactivation pro- cess. When the helmet is not in use (storage) the visor has to be left open at all times to allow moisture to escape from inside. A milky coating that can form during a lengthy period of dis- use can be wiped off with a slightly damp, fine microfibre cloth.
Helmet Helmet outer shell Outer shell made of multiple layers of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), extra reinforcing layers at critical load zones Helmet inner shell EPS (expanded polystyrene) and EPP (expanded polypropylene) with different densities for op- timum damping properties Interior Fully removable interior made of moisture-trans- porting material...
SAA/JIS standard The BMW GS helmet is ap- These instructions for use also proved in accordance with the apply to the versions of the GS currently valid standard ECE R helmet that satisfy the require- 22/05. This standard also applies ments of the Australian and Ja- for England (UK).
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Disclaimer mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Depending on the scope of Original operating instructions, equipment or accessories of your printed in Germany. product from BMW Motorrad but also in the case of country- specific versions, deviations from the details described or illustrated in this booklet may occur.
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For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmwmotorrad.com *76018549878* Order No.: 76 01 8 549 878 12/2014, 1st edition, 01...
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