the on-board power supply sys-
tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-
ing the start procedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 61)
Check the tyre pressure
( 65)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 62)
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left. Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
max 8 kg Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
max 180 km/h
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 5 kg
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tankbag.
791zAccessories
Place a support underneath
the rear wheel and remove
studs5.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc.
Lower the rear wheel to the
ground.
Roll the rear wheel out toward
the rear.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: rein-
stall the retaining disc.
Installing rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc.
Roll the rear wheel into position
at the rear-wheel adapter.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: rein-
stall the retaining disc. Install wheel studs
5and tight-
en to the specified torque in
diagonally opposite sequence.
Rear wheel to wheel
flange
Tightening sequence: tight-
en in diagonally opposite se-
quence
60 Nm
Turn the silencer to its initial
position.
8113zMaintenance
