Shifting Gear - BMW F 900 XR Rider's Manual

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Running-in speed
No full load (Odometer reading
0...1200 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should be
carried out.
Mileage until the first
running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
WARNING
New brake pads
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Longer stopping distance, risk of
accident
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
tremely sharp inclines.

Shifting gear

with shift assistant Pro
Gear Shift Assistant Pro
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assist-
ant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
Select the gears in the usual
way by using the foot-operated
gearshift lever.
The shift assistant assists up-
shifts and downshifts without
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