Running In - BMW R 1200RT 2016 Rider's Manual

ASC self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorrad ASC
is ready for operation. The self-
diagnosis routine runs automat-
ically when you switch on the
ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic
system while motorcycle is
parked.
flashes slowly.
Phase 2
Checking the diagnosable sys-
tem components while the mo-
torcycle is moving.
flashes slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC indicator and warning
light goes out.
Check the display of all indica-
tor and warning lights.
ASC self-diagnosis rou-
tine not completed
ASC is not available because
the self-diagnosis routine was
not completed. (The motor-
cycle must reach a specified
minimum speed before the
system can check operation of
the wheel sensors: min 3 mph
(min 5 km/h))
If an ASC error is indicated fol-
lowing completion of the ASC
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ASC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Running 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 high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine break-in speeds
<5000 min -1 (Odometer read-
ing 0...621 miles (0...1000 km))
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