BMW R 1200RS 2016, Rider'S Manual

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Incorrect settings of spring-
strut and shock absorber sys-
tem
Unevenly distributed load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire tread in poor condition
etc.
Top speed
DANGER
Maximum speed of the mo-
torcycle is higher than the
permissible maximum rated
speed of the tires.
Risk of accident due to tire dam-
age at high speed.
Observe the maximum permis-
sible speed for the tyres.
Attach maximum permissible
speed decal in field of view.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Harmful exhaust gas
Danger of suffocation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in
closed rooms.
Burn hazard
CAUTION
Intense heating up of engine
and exhaust system while
riding
Burn hazard
After parking the motorcycle,
make sure that no persons
or objects come into contact
with the engine and exhaust
system.
Catalytic converter
If misfire causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following must be observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use unleaded fuel only.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in the catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
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