BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Topcase

Opening topcase

with topcase OA

with central locking system OE

• If applicable, open the central locking.

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

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

Closing topcase

with topcase OA

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

NOTICE The topcase can also be locked by turning the lock to the LOCK position. In this case, make sure that the key is not left inside the topcase.

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

Removing the topcase

• Removing front seat
• Removing rear seat

with topcase OA

• Disconnect plug 1.
• Work the plug of the topcase through to the rear.
• Open the topcase.
• If applicable, empty the topcase and lift out the bottom mat.

• Push slide latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this position.
• Turn rotary latch 3 in the direction indicated by the RELEASE arrow.
• Release warning 4 is visible.
• Close the topcase.

• Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier.

 

• Install the rear seat
• Installing front seat

Installing topcase

• Removing front seat
• Removing rear seat

with topcase OA

• If applicable, empty the topcase and lift out the bottom mat.

• Set the topcase on the luggage carrier.
• Opening topcase.

• Turn rotary latch 3 as far as it will go in the direction indicated by the LOCK arrow while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase.
• Release warning 4 is no longer visible.

If the release warning is still visible the topcase is not correctly secured.

• Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier.

• Route the connecting cable forward in cable guide 5.

• Work the cable into position at positions 6.
• Connect plug 1.

 

• Install the rear seat
• Installing front seat

Maximum payload and maximum speed

with topcase OA

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

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

The values for the combination described here are as follows:

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