BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002 Rider's Manual page 139

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 in-
structions on loading.
Adjusting spring preload set-
ting and damping to the total
weight.
with case OA
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 per-
missible payload and the
speed limit for riding with
cases fitted, as stated on
the label inside the case
(see also the section entitled
"Accessories").
with topcase
Note the maximum per-
missible payload and the
speed limit for riding with
topcase fitted, as stated on
OA
the label inside the case
(see also the section entitled
"Accessories").
with tank bag
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the tank ruck-
sack.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 5 kg
Speed
If you ride at high speed, al-
ways bear in mind that various
boundary conditions can ad-
versely affect the handling of
your motorcycle:
Settings of the spring-strut
and shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
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