Running In - BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2015 Rider's Manual

ASC self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorcycle
ASC is ready for operation. The
self-diagnosis routine runs auto-
matically when you switch on the
ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic
system while vehicle is parked.
ASC warning light flashes
slowly.
Phase 2
Check of diagnosable system
components while motorcy-
cle is moving (minimum speed
5 kph).
ASC warning light flashes
slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
ASC warning lamp goes out.
Watch all warning and indicator
lights on the display.
If an ASC error is indicated fol-
lowing completion of the ASC
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding. Please be aware that
ASC functionality is no longer
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Running 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 break-in speeds
-1
<5000 min (Odometer read-
ing 0...621 miles (0...1000 km))
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
Observe mileage, after which
the running-in check should be
performed.
Mileage until 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-
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