Breaking In - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

launches 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 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).
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.

Breaking 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))
-1
<7500 min (Odometer
reading 249...373 miles
(400...600 km))
briefly maximum engine
speed (Odometer
reading 373...559 miles
(600...900 km))
Have the first inspection carried
out after 300 - 750 mls (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
5
71
z