Safety Instructions - BMW R 1200 ST User Manual

Safety instructions

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Speed
If you ride at high speed,
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always bear in mind that vari-
ous boundary conditions can
adversely affect the handling
of your motorcycle:
– settings of the spring-strut
and shock absorber system
– imbalanced load
– loose clothing
– insufficient tire pressure
– worn tires
– etc.
Correct loading
Overloading can ad-
versely affect the motor-
cycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
total weight ( 135).c
b
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of al-
cohol or drugs will ad-
versely affect your perception
and your ability to assess situ-
ations and make decisions,
and slow down your reflexes.
Medication can exacerbate
these effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle
after consuming alcohol,
drugs or medication.c
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless
and odorless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust
fumes therefore repre-
sents a health hazard and can
even cause loss of conscious-
ness with fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.c
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.c
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points: