BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2020, Rider'S Manual

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120 RIDING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Rider's Equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad Dealer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Reduced clearance in inclined
position
with lowered OE
Motorcycles with lowered run-
ning gear have less ground
clearance in all positions than
motorcycles with standard run-
ning gear.
WARNING
When cornering with low-
ered motorcycles, motor-
cycle parts can contact the
road surface sooner than
normal.
Accident hazard
Carefully test the clearance
of the motorcycle in an in-
clined position and adjust
your riding style accordingly.
Test the clearance of your mo-
torcycle at an angle in safe sit-
uations. Remember to take the
limited ground clearance of
your motorcycle into account
when driving over curbs and
similar obstacles.
The lowering of the motorcycle
shortens the spring travel (see
the chapter "Technical Data").
A possible reduction in the ac-
customed driving comfort may
result. Especially when riding
with a passenger, the spring
preload should be adjusted ac-
cordingly.