Running In - BMW G 650 GS 2010 Rider's Manual

At extremely low tempera-
tures it may be necessary
to operate the throttle grip during
starting. At ambient tempera-
tures below 32 °F (0 °C), actuate
the clutch after switching on the
ignition.
If the engine fails to start
although the starter turns,
insufficient battery voltage may
be the reason. Recharge the bat-
tery before you start the engine,
or use jump leads and a donor
battery to start.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. ( 104)
ABS self-diagnosis
The readiness for operation
of the BMW Motorrad ABS is
checked by the self-diagnosis.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch on
the ignition. To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must be
driven a few yards.
Phase 1
Checking the diagnosable
system components while
stopped.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Checking wheel sensors while
starting off.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an ABS fault is indicated after
the ABS self-diagnosis is com-
pleted:
Continued driving is possible.
It must be noted that the ABS
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 600 miles
(1000 km)
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
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