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Carrying out the first
running-in check
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force. This initial
reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
WARNING
New brake pads.
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 lean 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.
Shifting gears
with Pro shift assistant OE
Gearshift assistant Pro
The gearshift assistant provides
help with upward and downward
gear shifts without the clutch or
the accelerator having to be op-
erated. This is not an automatic
transmission. The rider is an es-
sential part of the system and
makes the decision as to when
to change gear.
NOTICE
More detailed information on Pro
Gear-shift Assistance can be
found in the section "Technol-
ogy in detail".
NOTICE
When changing gear using the
Pro Gear-shift Assistance func-
tion, the cruise-control system
is automatically deactivated for
safety reasons.
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