BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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is switched off. Under these
circumstances the indicator
for a DTC fault shows. Self-
diagnosis has to complete
before fault messages can be
issued.
The BMW Motorrad Traction
Control can shut down auto-
matically under the exceptional
riding conditions outlined be-
low.
Exceptional riding conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period
with the front wheel lifted off
the ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plication of the front brake
(burn-out).
Heating up with the motor-
cycle on an auxiliary stand,
in neutral or with a gear en-
gaged.
If the front wheel lifts clear of
the ground under severe ac-
celeration, the DTC reduces
engine torque in the
RAIN
and
ROAD
riding modes until the
front wheel regains contact
with the ground.
In the DTC settings
DYNAMIC
and
ENDURO
, front wheel lift-
off detection allows short
wheelies.
In the DTC settings
DYNAMIC
PRO
and
ENDURO PRO
, front-
wheel lift-off detection is
switched off.
The
ENDURO
and
ENDURO PRO
riding modes are set up for off-
road riding and are not suitable
for on-road riding.
In
ECO
riding mode, the DTC
setting corresponds to the
ROAD
riding mode.
in
RAIN
,
ROAD
,
DYNAMIC
,
DYNAMIC PRO
,
ENDURO
and
ENDURO PRO
riding modes, the
DTC setting corresponds to the
riding mode.
In
DYNAMIC PRO
and
ENDURO
PRO
riding modes, DTC can be
set up differently ( 80).
BMW Motorrad recommends
turning the throttle grip back
slightly when lifting the front
wheel in order to reach a stable
driving condition again as soon
as possible.
When riding on a slippery
surface, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time. Engine braking torque
can cause the rear wheel to
skid, with a corresponding loss
of stability. The BMW Motorrad
DTC is unable to control a
situation of this nature. With
dynamic engine brake control,
this loss of stability can be
prevented.