Breaking In - BMW K 1600 GT Rider's Manual

an authorized BMW Motorrad
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retailer.
DTC self-diagnosis
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The readiness for operation
of the BMW Motorrad DTC is
checked by the self-diagnosis.
The self-diagnosis routine runs
automatically when you switch on
the ignition.
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Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic sys-
tem while motorcycle is parked.
DTC warning light flashes
slowly.
Phase 2
Checking the diagnosable
system components while
driving. The engine must be
running and the motorcycle
must reach a speed of at
least 3 mph (5 km/h) in order
for DTC self-diagnosis to
complete.
DTC warning light flashes
slowly.
DTC self-diagnosis
completed
The DTC symbol is no longer
displayed.
If a DTC error is indicated after
the DTC self-diagnosis is com-
pleted:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the DTC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Dealer.

Breaking in

Engine
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.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing highways if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine run-in speed
-1
<5000 min (Odometer read-
ing 0...186 miles (0...300 km))
-1
<6000 min (Odometer
reading 186...621 miles
(300...1000 km))
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))