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

ASC symbol flashes
slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC warning light goes
out.
If an ASC fault is indicated
after the ASC self-diagnosis is
completed:
Continue driving is possible.
It must be noted that the
ASC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction cor-
rected as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Running in

The first 600 miles
(1,000 km)
While running in the mo-
torcycle, vary the throttle
opening and engine-speed
range frequently.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period
on twisting, fairly hilly roads,
avoiding high-speed main
roads and highways if pos-
sible.
Exceeding the specified
engine speeds while run-
ning in will lead to increased
engine wear.
Adhere to the specified en-
gine run-in speeds.
Do not exceed the engine
run-in speeds.
Engine run-in speeds
-1
<4000 min
Do not accelerate at full
throttle.
Avoid low engine speeds at
full load.
After 300 - 750 miles (500 -
1,200 km), have the first in-
spection performed.
Brake pads
New brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum fric-
tion levels during the first 300
miles (500 km). This initial re-
duction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by
exerting greater pressure on
the levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance
by a significant margin.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be rough-
ened by riding in a restrained
manner at various heel an-
gles until the tires are run in.
This running in procedure is
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