General instructions
BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and 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.
Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems(77).
BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMWproduct to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.
Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
Operating electricalaccessories
Electrically powered accessoriesinevitably place a strain on thebattery. It is essential to ensurethat the battery retains its abilityto start the engine.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handling
Cannot be trapped
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