Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents.
Brake fade. Destruction of the
brakes due to overheating.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Diminished braking effect.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency
is restored.
Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
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Riding
Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual R1200RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z General views ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z General views ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views ...
Page 29: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next pages 3 27 z Status indicators ...
Page 48: ...Front seat 90 Rear seat 91 4 46 z Operation ...
Page 95: ...Install screws 1 4 93 z Operation ...
Page 96: ...4 94 z Operation ...
Page 112: ...5 110 z Riding ...
Page 156: ...Fuse holder 50 A Fuse 1 Voltage regu lator 7 154 z Maintenance ...
Page 168: ...8 166 z Accessories ...
Page 174: ...9 172 z Care ...
Page 190: ...10 188 z Technical data ...
Page 194: ...11 192 z Service ...
Page 203: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 201 z Service ...
Page 204: ...11 202 z Service ...
Page 221: ...13 219 z Index ...