BMW R 1200 GS 2003, Rider'S Manual

Page: 205 / 206

No
te
on s
a
fe
ty
Applies to: Motorcycles with hand protectors
OA
Possibility of malfunction
due to incorrectly posi-
tioned hand protector
If the hand protector is twisted
out of position relative to the
handlebar lever to the extent that
the two come into contact, there
is a possibility of the handlebar
lever remaining continuously in
the partly operated position. This
is turn can cause problems with
the clutch or brake function,
depending on which lever is
affected.
Possible causes can be:
– Crash or fall
– Lack of due care when trans-
porting the motorcycle
– Threaded fasteners working
loose
– Impermissible ergonomic set-
tings (see Rider's Manual,
"Adjusting clutch lever/
/
han-
dlebar lever" or, as applicable,
"Adjusting brake lever/handle-
bar lever").
• Before riding off, always check
that there is nothing to impede
the movement of the clutch
lever and the handbrake lever.
Checking freedom of
movement of handlebar
levers
The movement of the handlebar
levers is not impeded if
– you can insert a finger into the
gap between the handlebar
lever and the hand protector,
or
– the handlebar lever is easily
pushed forward from its nor-
mal released position.
Handschutz_eng.fm Seite 129 Donnerstag, 17. April 2008 9:23 09