Operation Manual

General instructions
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of parts and accessories
for your motorcycle that are ap-
proved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and ac-
cessories and other products
which BMW has approved can
be obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
with expert advice on their install-
ation and use.
These parts and products have
been tested by BMW for safety,
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
Also bear in mind the informa-
tion on the effect of wheel size
on suspension-control systems
( 118).
BMW Motorrad cannot
examine or test each
product of outside origin to
ensure that it can be used on
or in connection with BMW
motorcycles without constituting
a safety hazard. Country-specific
official authorisation does not
suffice as assurance. Tests
conducted by these instances
cannot make provision for all
operating conditions experienced
by BMW motorcycles and,
consequently, they are not
sufficient in some circumstances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for your
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all the
legal requirements. Make sure
that the motorcycle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
automatic shutdown
If this warning symbol ap-
pears it tells you that the
on-board system voltage is low.
The on-board sockets might be
temporarily switched off.
The on-board sockets are also
switched off when the engine
is being cranked by the starter
and If maximum load capability
as stated in the technical data is
exceeded.
If more than one socket is used,
total current must not exceed the
maximum load capability.
Operating electrical
accessories
You can start using electrical ac-
cessories connected to an on-
board socket only when the ig-
nition is switched on. If you sub-
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