BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Power sockets

Connection of electrical devices

• You can start using electrical devices connected to the motorcycle's sockets only when the ignition is switched on.

Cable routing

• The cables from the power sockets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they do not impede the rider.
• The cable routing should not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling.
• The cables must not be trapped.

Automatic shutdown

• The sockets will be automatically switched off during the start procedure.
• The power supply to the sockets is switched off a certain time after the ignition is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the onboard electrics. Low-wattage electrical accessories might not be recognised by the vehicle's electronics. In such cases, power sockets are switched off very shortly after the ignition is turned off.

• If the battery charge state is too low to maintain the motorcycle's start capability, the power sockets are switched off.
• The power sockets are also switched off when the maximum load capability as stated in the technical data is exceeded.

Cases

Open cases

with central locking system OE

• If applicable, open the central locking.

• Turn the key to the in the case lock to the position indicated by the dot.

• Push lock barrel 1 down.
• Lever 2 pops up.
• Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the case.

Closing cases

• Pull release lever 2 all the way up.
• Close the lid of the case and press it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case.

NOTICE The cases can also be locked by turning the lock to the LOCK position. In this case, ensure that the vehicle key is not left in the cases.

• Push release lever 2 down until it engages.
• Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

Removing cases

• Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock.
• The handle pops out.

• Pull carry handle 3 up as far as it will go.
• The case is released and can be removed.

Install cases

• Pull the handle up as far as it will go.

• Seat the case in holders 4.

• Push handle 3 down until it engages.
• Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

Maximum payload and maximum permissible speed

Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with cases fitted, as stated on the label inside the case.

Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label.

The values for the combination described here are as follows:

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