BMW Motorrad C 400GT, Rider'S Manual

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Safety information
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing:
Helmet
Suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading and imbal-
anced loads
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjust the setting of the spring
preload to the total weight.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
max 9 kg
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the topcase.
Payload of topcase
max 5 kg
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various mar-
ginal conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your Scooter:
Setting the spring system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Exhaust gases adversely af-
fecting health
Risk of asphyxiation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
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