Running In; Parking Your Motorcycle - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

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Running in

The first 600 miles
(1,000 km)
While running in the mo-
torcycle, vary the throttle
opening and engine-speed
range frequently.
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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 speed
-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
essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
New tires have not
achieved their full
adhesion yet. There is a
danger of accidents when
driving at extreme angles.
Avoid extreme angles.
Parking your
motorcycle
Placing on side stand
If the ground is soft or
uneven, there is no guar-
antee that the motorcycle will
rest firmly on the stand.