Running in
Engine
Until the first running-in check,
vary the throttle opening and
engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine
rpm for prolonged periods.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speeds
<5000 min
-1
First running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
New tyres do not provide
full grip straight away. Wet
roads and extremely sharp in-
clines pose a risk of accident.
Ride carefully and avoid
extremely sharp inclines.
Shifting gear
with Pro shift assistant
OE
Shift assistant Pro
The shift assistant assists up-
shifts and downshifts without the
rider having to pull the clutch or
close the throttle. This is not an
automatic-shift system. The rider
is the most important part of the
system and decides when to shift
gears.
See the section entitled
"Engineering details" for
more information on the Pro shift
assistant.
Whenever the Pro shift as-
sistant shifts gears, cruise
control is automatically disen-
gaged for safety reasons.
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Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT - 2006
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual R1200RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z General views ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z General views ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views ...
Page 29: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next pages 3 27 z Status indicators ...
Page 46: ...DWA 76 Front seat 80 Rear seat 81 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 85: ...Install screws 1 4 83 z Operation ...
Page 86: ...4 84 z Operation ...
Page 110: ...6 108 z Engineering details ...
Page 142: ...7 140 z Maintenance ...
Page 170: ...10 168 z Technical data ...
Page 180: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 178 z Service ...
Page 181: ...Appendix Certificates 180 RDC certificate 184 12 179 z Appendix ...