Auxiliary Headlights Oa; Luggage - BMW R 1200 GS 2008 Rider's Manual

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tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-
ing the start procedure.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:
do not impede the rider
do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
Auxiliary headlights
Press the left half of switch 1.
Auxiliary headlights switched
on.
Press the right half of switch 1.
Auxiliary headlights switched
off.

Luggage

Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
OA
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
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with case
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 permissible
payload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
≤10 kg
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