Luggage - BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual

tion is subsequently switched off.
Approx. 15 minutes after switch-
ing off the ignition and/or during
starting, the onboard socket is
switched off to take the load off
the motorcycle electrical system.
Cable routing
The cables from the onboard
socket 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
Improperly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.

Luggage

Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust setting of spring
preload, damping characteristic
and tire inflation pressures to
suit total weight.
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 68)
Checking tire pressure (
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 69)
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items of luggage
downwards and inwards.
Observe maximum payload of
case and corresponding top
speed.
Payload of case
18 lbs ( 8 kg)
Speed limit for driving
with case
112 mph ( 180 km/h)
Observe maximum payload of
Topcase and corresponding
top speed.
72)
Payload of Topcase
With OA Topcase:
11 lbs ( 5 kg)
Payload of Topcase
With OA Large Topcase:
7
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