BMW F 800 R 2014, Rider'S Manual

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Extension of the braking distance.
Accident hazard.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles.
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
Engine speed warning
with onboard computer
OE
Indicator light for engine
speed warning
The engine speed warning
signals to the rider that the red
engine speed range has been
reached. The red indicator
lamp
1 flashes to furnish this
signal.
This signal lamp continues to
flash until the rider either upshifts
to a higher gear or reduces the
engine speed. It can be activated
or deactivated by the rider.
Activating engine speed
warning
Press and hold button 1 and
button 2 simultaneously until
display changes.
FLASH
(engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and
ON
or
OFF
are shown.
Press button
1 until desired
state is shown.
ON
: engine speed warning acti-
vated.
OFF
: engine speed warning
deactivated.
The setting made is saved af-
ter a brief waiting time.
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