Luggage - BMW R 1200 RT Manual

with (additional) onboard sock-
et OE
Onboard socket, rear left
Operating electrical
accessories
You can start using electrical ac-
cessories only when the ignition
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the igni-
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.
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
≤22 lbs (≤10 kg)
Speed limit for driving
with case
≤112 mph (≤180 km/h)
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