The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Operating instructions
Right-hand side bag, Left-hand side bag
 Introduction
The side bags of BMW Motorrad
are ideal companions for mo-
torcycle trips. BMW Motorrad
stands for quality – as reflected
in the superb design and high-
quality finish.
General instructions
Failure to avoid this hazard can
lead to death or serious injury.
DANGER hazard with high
degree of risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard will lead to
death or serious injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
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cific accessories or items
of equipment.

formation and precautions.

ATTENTION
Vehicle not securely propped
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Prop the vehicle securely.
Abbreviations and
z symbols
CAUTION hazard with low
degree of risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can lead to a
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING hazard with
medium degree of risk.
Failure to observe this informa- Tightening torque.
tion can lead to damage to the
vehicle or accessories and hence
invalidates the warranty. Technical data.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the motorcycle.
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item of information.
Instruction.
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Table of Contents
1 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Seitentasche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Delivery specification . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attach the side bags to the
right/left of the vehicle and
secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remove side bag from the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Close side bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Close leather side bag . . . . . . . 8
Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . 11
Materials for side bag . . . . . . . 11
Materials for side bag,
leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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General views
Seitentasche
1 Hook clasp 1
2 Main compartment with 3
watertight liner
3 Eyes for shoulder strap
4 Closing loop
5 Snap fastener frame

General views
6 Snap fastener unlocking
7 Carry handle

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General views
Delivery specification
1 Outer bag (available in vari- 1
ous material variants) 5
2 Removable, watertight liner
with roll closure

NOTICE

General views
The left-hand side bag (small)
with a volume of 9.5 litres must
be mounted on the side with the
rear silencer.

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 General instructions
2 NOTICE

6 NOTICE Two-up mode with mounted side

bags is not permitted
The side bag can only be moun-
ted if the side bag bracket is fit-
ted on the vehicle as an optional NOTICE
accessory. The right-hand side bag (large,
Installation

volume of 13.5 l) can only be

Attach the side bags mounted on the side without a Fit the side bag with the three
to the right/left of the rear silencer. openings of the snap fastener
vehicle and secure The left-hand side bag (small, frame 1 onto the locating
z Requirement
volume of 9.5 l) can only be bolts 2 from above, then press
mounted on the side with a rear it down diagonally against
Rear footrest is folded out silencer. the direction of travel until it
engages audibly.
NOTICE
The task must be carried out on
both sides. The description is
for one side of vehicle only and
applies analogously to the other
side of vehicle.
Remove side bag from
the vehicle 3
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NOTICE
The task must be carried out on
both sides. The description is
for one side of vehicle only and

Removal
applies analogously to the other
side of vehicle.

To unlock the side bag, 1

press lever 2 down and pull
the side bag up using the carry
handle 3.
 Close side bag Close leather side bag Liner
4 Open the main
8 compartment and remove
the liner
Operation

Shut the top end of the side
z bag and, using closing ele-
ments 1, attach to tabs 2.
Depending on the contents
of the side bag, closing ele-
ments 1 can be closed in dif-
ferent positions 2.
Shut the top end of the side
bag and feed the leather
strap 1 through the top
retaining clip 2 of the pin
Release the closing elements 1
buckle to close.
from the tabs 2 by pulling side-
ways and fold open the main
compartment.
 Closing the liner Shoulder strap
Attach shoulder strap and 4
adjust it 9

Release the Velcro fastener 1
at the front and rear.
Operation
The liner can be closed separ-
ately. To do this, roll up the top z
end of the bag and press the
quick release buckles 1 together Attach shoulder strap 1 with
to close. carabiner 2 to eye 3.

Pull the liner up and out of the

side bag.
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Operation

Adjust the length of the

shoulder strap 1 using the
z buckle 2.
Materials for side bag
Shell material of the side bag Polyester, 45 %
5
Polyurethane, 30 % 11
Cotton, 25 %
Lining Polyamide, 100 %
Coating Polyurethane, 100 %

Technical data
Liner, watertight Polyamide, 100 %
Coating Polyurethane, 100 %

Materials for side bag, leather

Shell material of the side bag Cotton, 100 %
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Lining Polyamide, 100 %
Coating Polyurethane, 100 %
Liner, watertight Polyamide, 100 %
Coating Polyurethane, 100 %
 Technical data
5 Payload for left-hand side bag and right-hand side max 5 kg, per bag
12 bag
Speed limit for left-hand side bag and right-hand max 130 km/h
side bag
Volume of left-hand side bag and right-hand side approx. 9.5 l, Left-hand side bag (small)
Technical data

bag approx. 13.5 l, Right-hand side bag (large)

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Disclaimer mission of BMW Motorrad, After
Sales.
Depending on the scope of
Original operating instructions,
equipment or accessories of your
product from BMW Motorrad printed in Germany.
but also in the case of country-
specific versions, deviations from
the details described or illustrated
in this booklet may occur. No
claims will be entertained as a
result of such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

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Werke Aktiengesellschaft
80788 Munich, Germany
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