Running In - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ASC self-diagnosis
with Automatic Stability Con-
OE
trol
The readiness for operation
of the BMW Motorrad ASC is
checked by the self-diagnosis.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch on
the ignition.
Phase 1
Checking the diagnosable
system components while
stopped.
The ASC symbol flashes
slowly.
Phase 2
Checking the diagnosable sys-
tem components while driving.
So that the ASC self-diagnosis
can be completed, the mo-
torcycle must be driven at a
speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/
h).
The ASC symbol flashes
slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC symbol is no longer
displayed.
If an ASC fault is indicated after
the ASC self-diagnosis is com-
pleted:
Continued driving is possible.
It must be noted that the ASC
function is not available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Running in

The first 620 mls
(1000 km)
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid driving for long
periods at a constant speed.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
tions of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine break-in speeds
<5500 min -1 (Odometer
reading 0...124 miles
(0...200 km))
-1
<6500 min (Odometer
reading 124...249 miles
(200...400 km))
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