Shifting Gears - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

Tires
7
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
120
riding in a restrained manner at
various lean angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
z
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

Shift assistant Pro
NOTICE
More detailed information on Pro
Gear-shift Assistance can be
found in the section "Technol-
ogy in detail".
NOTICE
When changing gear using the
Pro Gear-shift Assistance func-
tion, the cruise-control system
is automatically deactivated for
safety reasons.
The gears are shifted into as
usual with foot force on the
shift lever.
The sensor 1 on the gearshift
rod detects the gearshift re-
quest and triggers the shift as-
sistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without pulling the clutch can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad
recommends disengaging
the clutch for shifts in these
circumstances. Riders should
avoid using the Gear Shift
Asistant at engine speeds
approaching the engine
governor's rpm limit.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
With clutch actuated.
Shift lever not in its initial posi-
tion.
When upshifting with the throt-
tle valve closed (coasting over-
run mode) or when decelerat-
ing
When downshifting with open
throttle valve or when acceler-
ating.