Off-Road Riding - BMW R 1200GS 2016 Rider's Manual

Engine break-in speeds
<5000 min -1 (Odometer read-
ing 0...621 miles (0...1000 km))
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...621 miles
(0...1000 km))
Observe mileage, after which
the running-in check should be
performed.
Mileage until running-in
check
311...746 miles
(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
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
WARNING
New brake pads
Extension of the braking distance,
accident hazard
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.

Off-road riding

For off-road riding
Rims
ATTENTION
Heavier off-road use than
riding on unpaved roads
Damage to the standard cast alu-
minum rims
For heavier offroad use, use
the cross-spoke wheels avail-
able as optional equipment.
After driving offroad
BMW Motorrad recommends
that the following be observed
after driving offroad:
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