Safety Information - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

132 RIDING

SAFETY INFORMATION

Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
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
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading and imbal-
anced loads
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permiss-
ible gross weight and be
sure to comply with the
instructions on loading.
Adapt spring setting and
damping adjustment to the
total weight.
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload and maximum
speed for riding with cases
fitted, as stated on the label
inside the case (see also the
chapter "Accessories").
with topcase
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload and maximum
speed for riding with topcase
fitted, as stated on the label
inside the topcase (see also
the chapter "Accessories").
with tank bag, small
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload and the speed
limit for riding with the small
tank rucksack fitted.
Payload of the tank
rucksack, small
max 5 kg
Speed limit for riding
with tank rucksack,
small, fitted to the vehicle
max 180 km/h
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