Safety Instructions - BMW F800GT Rider's Manual

Safety instructions

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Rider's equipment
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The following clothing will protect
you for every journey:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
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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 permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjust spring preload setting
and damping to the total
weight.
with cases 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 of the cases and toward
the inboard side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with cases fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
case (see also the section en-
titled "Accessories").
OA
with topcase
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with topcase fitted,
as stated on the label inside
the case (see also the section
entitled "Accessories").
OA
with tank bag
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 5 kg
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
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.: