Safety Information - BMW F 800 GT Rider's Manual

Safety information

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Rider's equipment
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The following clothing protects
you while riding:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
z
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Load
WARNING
Reduced riding stability
caused by overloading and
uneven loading
Accident hazard
Do not exceed the gross
weight limit and observe the
loading information.
Adjust spring preload and
damping rate for the current
gross motorcycle weight.
OA
with case
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
to bottom and inside of cases.
Observe the maximum pay-
load and maximum speed as
indicated on the label in the
case (see also the chapter
"Accessories").
OA
with topcase
Observe the maximum pay-
load and maximum speed as
indicated on the label in the
topcase (see also the chapter
"Accessories").
OA
with tank bag
Observe maximum payload of
tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Comply with maximum payload
of luggage rack.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle, e.g.: