Rider's Manual K 1200 S - K100.biz

788AccessorieszGeneral instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are approvedby BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and accessoriesand other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their installationand use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMWproduct to determine whetherit can be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety hazard.Country-specific official authorisationdoes not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating conditionsexperienced by BMW motorcyclesand, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessoriesapproved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulations.Power socketRatingsThe supply to standard socket 1and the extra socket (OE) is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum for the two sockets.Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical accessoriesonly when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the ignitionis subsequently switched off. Inorder to ensure that the drain on