Shifting Gears - BMW S 1000RR Owner's Manual

Engine run-in speed
<7000 min -1 (Odometer read-
ing 0...186 miles (0...300 km))
<9000 min -1 (Odometer
reading 186...621 miles
(300...1000 km))
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
Have the first inspection carried
out after 300 - 750 mls (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.
WARNING
New brake pads.
Extension of the braking distance.
Accident hazard.
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.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles.
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.

Shifting gears

Shiftpoint lamp
The shiftpoint lamp 1 indicates
two engine speed thresholds to
the driver:
Standing-start engine rpm
At a stop, the shiftpoint lamp in-
dicates the ideal engine rpm for a
racing start.
Shiftpoint lamp off: engine rpm
too low
Shiftpoint lamp lit up: ideal rpm
for start
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