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106 ACCESSORIES
GENERAL NOTES
CAUTION
Use of products from other manufactur-
ers
Safety risk
BMW Motorrad cannot examine or test
each product of outside origin to en-
sure that it can be used on or in con-
nection with BMW motorcycles without
constituting a safety hazard. Nor is this
guarantee provided when the official
approval of a specific country has been
granted. Tests conducted by these in-
stances cannot make provision for all
operating conditions experienced by
BMW motorcycles and, consequently,
they are not sufficient in some circum-
stances.
Use only parts and accessories approved
by BMW for your motorcycle.
The safety, operation and suitability of the
parts and accessory products have been
thoroughly tested by BMW. Therefore, BMW
assumes responsibility for these products.
BMW shall not be held liable for unapproved
parts and accessory products of any kind.
Comply with legal requirements for any
modifications. The vehicle shall not violate
road traffic licensing regulations applicable
in your own country.
Your BMW Motorrad retailer offers you ex-
pert advice when choosing genuine BMW
parts, accessories and other products.
More information on the topic of accessories
is available at:
bmw-motorrad.com/equipment
ONBOARD POWER SOCKETS
Notes on using onboard power sockets:
Automatic shut-off
The onboard power sockets are automati-
cally switched off under the following condi-
tions:
In order to retain the starting capability of
the motorcycle if the battery voltage is too
low
If the maximum load capacity specified in
the technical data is exceeded
During the starting operation
Connecting electrical devices
The ignition must be switched on before
electrical devices connected to the onboard
power sockets can be operated. To reduce
loads on the electrical system, the onboard
power sockets are switched off no more
than 15 minutes after the ignition is
switched off.
Cable routing
Observe the following when routing cable
from power sockets to additional devices:
Cables must not impede the driver.
Cables must not restrict the steering angle
and handling performance.
Cables must not become trapped.
LUGGAGE
Securing luggage on motorcycle
WARNING
Reduced riding stability caused by over-
loading and uneven loading
Accident hazard
Do not exceed the gross weight limit
and observe the loading information.
Correct loading ( 62).
Stow luggage in original BMW Motorrad
accessories, such as side bags.
Additional information on the luggage sys-
tems and their attachment is available
from your authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.