BMW F 700 GS 2012, Rider'S Manual

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Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close the
protective cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
vehicle are adequately protec-
ted against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can topple
and fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcycle
cannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.
At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
both sides and tighten the
straps.
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