Shifting Gears - BMW R 1200 ST User Manual

Brake pads
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New brake pads must bed
down and therefore do not
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achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km.
This initial reduction in braking
efficiency can be compensated
for by exerting greater pressure
on the levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance by
a significant margin.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe brak-
ing.c
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained manner
at various heel angles until the
tires are run in. This running in
procedure is essential if the tires
are to achieve maximum grip.
Tires do not have their full
grip when new and there is
a risk of accident at extreme
heeling angels.
Avoid extreme heeling angels.c

Shifting gears

Engine speed
Do not use the high end of the
engine-revolutions range in any
gear unless the engine is at
operating temperature. When
the revolution counter needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the throttle-valve angle is limited
in order to protect the engine
against overrevving. The gover-
nor cuts in at 8,000 rpm.