Shifting Gear - BMW K 1300 S Rider's Manual

(500 km). This initial reduction
Exceeding the specified en-
in braking efficiency can be
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine compensated for by exerting
wear. greater pressure on the levers.
Adhere to the specified engine
run-in speeds.
significant margin.
Do not exceed the engine run-
Brake early.
in speeds.
Engine break-in speed
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
-1
<7000 min
riding in a restrained manner at
Do not accelerate at full throt-
various heel angles until the tires
tle.
are run in. This running in proce-
Avoid low engine speeds at full
dure is essential if the tires are to
load.
achieve maximum grip.
After 300 - 750 miles (500 -
1,200 km), have the first in-
spection performed.
yet. There is a danger of
Brake pads accidents when driving at
extreme angles.
New brake pads must "bed
Avoid extreme angles.
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 300 miles

Shifting gear

Gearshift assistant
with gearshift assistant
Your motorcycle is equipped with
New brake pads can ex-
a shifting assistant developed
tend stopping distance by a
based on racing requirements. It
enables upshifting without actu-
ating the clutch or throttle valve
in virtually all load and engine
speed ranges. During accelera-
tion the throttle valve can remain
open, and the shifting time is re-
duced to a minimum. The gears
are shifted into as usual with foot
force on the shift lever.
New tires have not
achieved their full adhesion
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