Securing Motorcycle For Trans - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove key and close protec-
tive cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transport
Protect all component surfaces
against which straps are routed
against scratching. For exam-
ple, use adhesive tape or soft
cloths.
The motorcycle can tip
away to the side and fall
over.
Secure motorcycle against tip-
ping away to the side, prefer-
ably with the help of a second
person.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
Components can be dam-
aged.
Do not pinch components, e.g.
brake lines or wiring harnesses.
Secure straps at front on both
sides on lower fork bridge and
tension.
Secure straps at rear on both
sides on rear frame and ten-
sion.
Tension all straps evenly; the
vehicle should be pulled down
against its springs with the sus-
pension compressed as much
as possible.
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