ASC self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorrad ASC
is ready for operation. The self-
diagnosis routine runs automat-
ically when you switch on the
ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic
system while vehicle is parked.
flashes slowly.
Phase 2
Checking the diagnosable sys-
tem components while the mo-
torcycle is moving.
flashes slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
ASC warning lamp goes out.
Watch all warning and indicator
lamps on the display.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
The ASC function is not avail-
able, as the self-diagnosis
function has not been com-
pleted. (To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must
reach a minimum speed: min
3 mph (min 5 km/h).)
If an ASC error is indicated fol-
lowing completion of the ASC
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ASC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Breaking in
Engine
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid driving for long
periods at a constant speed.
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.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine break-in speeds
<5000 min
-1
Carrying out the first
running-in check
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
5
88
z
Riding
Summary of Contents for R 1200RT
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 21: ...adapted automatically to suit am bient brightness 2 19 z Overviews...
Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews...
Page 29: ...A list of the possible warnings can be found on the pages that follow 3 27 z Displays...
Page 46: ...DWA 76 Rider s seat 79 Passenger seat 81 4 44 z Operation...
Page 164: ...Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 162 z Technical data...
Page 175: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 173 z Service...
Page 176: ...11 174 z Service...
Page 177: ...Appendix Certificates 176 RDC certificate 180 12 175 z Appendix...