Breaking In - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

The ASC warning lamp
flashes slowly.
Phase 2
Checking the diagnosable sys-
tem components while driv-
ing. So that the ASC self-diag-
nosis can be completed, the
motorcycle must be driven
at a speed of at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) with the engine run-
ning.
The ASC warning lamp
flashes slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC symbol is no longer
displayed.
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 au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Breaking in

Engine
In the period preceding the
initial inspection attempt to
change rpm and engine load as
frequently as possible, avoiding
extended periods at constant
rpm.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
tions of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine break-in speeds
<5000 min -1
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-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Brake early.
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