Breaking In; Brake Pads - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

Phase 2
5
Checking the diagnosable sys-
tem components while driv-
62
ing. So that the DTC self-di-
agnosis can be completed, the
motorcycle must be driven at
a speed of at least 3,1 mph
(5 km/h).
DTC warning lamp flashes
slowly.
z
DTC self-diagnosis
completed
The DTC symbol is no longer
displayed.
If a DTC error is indicated after
the DTC self-diagnosis is com-
pleted:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the DTC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Breaking in

Engine
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid driving for long
periods at a constant speed.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
tions of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine run-in speed
-1
<7000 min (Odometer
reading 0...186 miles
(0...300 km))
-1
<9000 min (Odometer
reading 186...621 miles
(300...1000 km))
Engine run-in speed
no full throttle (Odome-
ter reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
Have the first inspection carried
out after 300 - 750 mls (500 -
1,200 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.