Shifting Gear - BMW HP4 Rider's Manual

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.
New tyres do not provide
full grip straight away. Wet
roads and extremely sharp in-
clines pose a risk of accident.
Ride carefully and avoid
extremely sharp inclines.

Shifting gear

Shift light
Shift light 1 shows the rider two
engine-speed thresholds:
Pullaway engine speed
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill with the engine running,
the shift light indicates the ideal
engine speed for a racing start.
Shift light off: engine speed
too low
Shift light on: ideal engine
speed for pulling away
Shift light flashing: engine
speed too high
Shift speed
When the motorcycle is on the
move, the shift light indicates the
engine speed at which the rider
should upshift.
Shift light flashes at preset fre-
quency: approaching upshift
rpm
Shift light goes out: the engine
has reached the ideal speed for
an upshift.
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the shift
light indicates the various states
can be customised in the SETUP
menu.
Speed limit
If the shift light flashes or comes
on while the motorcycle is be-
! SPEED
ing ridden and
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