Off-Roading - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Try to do most of your rid-
5
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
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Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speeds
-1
<5500 min (Odometer
reading 0...200 km)
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<6500 min -1 (Odometer
reading 200...400 km)
-1
<7500 min (Odometer
reading 400...600 km)
maximum engine rpm for
short bursts (Odometer
reading 600...900 km)
Do not omit the first inspection
after 500 - 1200 km.
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their full
grip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extreme
angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of heel.

Off-roading

For off-roading
OA
with topcase
Topcase and off-roading
If you intend off-roading, it is ad-
visable either to remove the top-
case or secure it with the Enduro
attachment kit available from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Rims
This motorcycle is a tour-
ing Enduro machine, which
means it can also be used for
light off-roading on unsurfaced
tracks. Severe off-roading could,
however, result in damage to the
standard cast-aluminium wheels.
Use the cross-spoked wheels
available as optional extras for
severe off-roading.