Rider's Manual K 1200 S - K100.biz

568RidingzSafety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis applies even to short journeys,and to every season of theyear. Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer will be glad to adviseyou on the correct clothingfor every purpose.Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.Correct loadingOverloading and imbalancedloads can adverselyaffect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents ahealth hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an enclosedspace.SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various boundaryconditions can adversely affectthe handling of your motorcycle:Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will adverselyaffect your perceptionand your ability to assess situationsand make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Medicationcan exacerbate these effects.High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with theengine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the ignitionsystem when the engine isrunning.