Brakes - BMW R nineT Rider's Manual

quently; avoid driving for long
6
periods at a constant speed.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
58
tions of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine break-in speeds
-1
<5500 min (Odometer read-
z
ing 0...124 miles (0...200 km))
-1
<6500 min (Odometer
reading 124...249 miles
(200...400 km))
<7500 min -1 (Odometer
reading 249...373 miles
(400...600 km))
Briefly maximum engine
speed (Odometer
reading 373...559 miles
(600...900 km))
Observe mileage, after which
the running-in check should be
performed.
Mileage until first
running-in check
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force. This initial
reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
New tires do not provide
full tire traction. Accident
hazards exist in particular on wet
roads and at extreme angles.
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.

Brakes

How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
The dynamic load distribution be-
tween the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the greater
the weight transfer to the front
wheel. Increases in the load at
an individual wheel are accom-
panied by a rise in the effective
braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest possi-
ble braking distance, the front