Running In - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Phase 2
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components while
the motorcycle is on the move.
The motorcycle must reach a
speed of at least 5 km/h in or-
der for ASC self-diagnosis to
complete.
The ASC symbol slow-
flashes.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC symbol no longer
shows.
If an indicator showing an ASC
fault appears when ASC self-
diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Running in

The first 1000 km
While running in the motor-
cycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid riding at constant
engine rpm for prolonged peri-
ods.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
Comply with the rpm limits for

running in.

Running-in speeds
-1
<5500 min (Odometer
reading 0...200 km)
<6500 min -1 (Odometer
reading 200...400 km)
Running-in speeds
-1
<7500 min (Odometer
reading 400...600 km)
maximum engine rpm for
short bursts (Odometer
reading 600...900 km)
Do not omit the first inspection
after 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.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
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