BMW Motorrad F 900 XR, Rider'S Manual

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and downshifts, without need
for the rider to actuate the
clutch or throttle grip.
This is not an automatic
gearshift system.
The rider is the most important
part of the system and decides
when to shift gears.
The sensor
1 on the gearshift
shaft detects the gearshift re-
quest and triggers the shift as-
sistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gears
without clutch control can
cause a severe load-change
reaction.
BMW Motorrad recommends
clutch control for shifting gears
in these circumstances.
Use of the Gear Shift Assistant
Pro should be avoided at en-
gine speeds where the engine
speed limiter becomes active.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
With clutch actuated.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position
When upshifting with closed
throttle valve (coasting overrun)
or when decelerating.
When downshifting with open
throttle valve or when acceler-
ating.
After a gearshift, you must fully
release the gearshift lever be-
fore another gear shift with the
Gear Shift Assistant Pro can
take place.
Further information on the
Gear Shift Assistant Pro can
be found in the Technology in
detail chapter:
Gear Shift Assistant Pro
(
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Shiftpoint light
Function
The shiftpoint light 1 signals to
the rider that the engine speed is
approaching the speed at which
the rider needs to shift to the
next highest gear.
Shiftpoint light flashes at the
preset frequency: engine
speed will soon reach shifting
speed
Shiftpoint light goes out: shift-
ing speed reached
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