BMW Motorrad R 18, Руководство пользователя для мотоциклиста

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62 RIDING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct clothing! Al-
ways wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short journeys, and to
every season of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to ad-
vise you and has the correct clothing for ev-
ery purpose.
WARNING
Seizure of loose textile fabrics, luggage
items or straps in open running rotating
vehicle parts (wheels, prop shaft)
Risk of accident
Make sure that no loosely worn textile
fabrics can get caught in open, running
and rotating vehicle parts.
Keep luggage items as well as tension
belts and lashing straps away from
open, running and rotating vehicle parts.
Correct loading
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.
Adjust spring preload and tire pressure for
the current gross motorcycle weight.
Pack heavy luggage items and cargo as
low and as close to the center of the mo-
torcycle as possible.
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always bear in
mind that various boundary conditions can
adversely affect the handling of your motor-
cycle, e.g.:
Incorrect adjustment of the spring strut
Unevenly distributed load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire pressure
Tire tread in poor condition
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust gas contains 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.
WARNING
Inhalation of vapors that are harmful to
health
Damage to health
Do not inhale vapors from operating flu-
ids and plastics.
Only use the vehicle outdoors.
Risk of burning
CAUTION
Intense heating up of the engine and ex-
haust system while driving
Risk of burning
Always wear a helmet, riding suit, gloves
and boots.
While driving and after parking the mo-
torcycle, make sure that no persons or
objects come into contact with the en-
gine and exhaust system.