sensors, the motorcycle must be
driven a few yards.
Phase 1
Checking the diagnosable
system components while
stopped.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Checking the wheel sensors
while starting off.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an ABS fault is indicated after
the ABS self-diagnosis is com-
pleted:
Continue driving is possible. It
must be noted that the ABS
function is not available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Running in
The first 600 miles
(1,000 km)
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
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.
Exceeding the specified en-
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
Adhere to the specified engine
run-in speeds.
Do not exceed gear-dependent
top speeds during break-in pe-
riod.
Top speeds during
break-in period
Max 22 mph (Max 35 km/h)
(1st gear)
Max 34 mph (Max 55 km/h)
(2nd gear)
Max 47 mph (Max 75 km/h)
(3rd gear)
Max 59 mph (Max 95 km/h)
(4th gear)
Max 68 mph (Max 110 km/h)
(5th gear)
Do not accelerate at full throt-
tle.
Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
After 300 - 750 miles (500 -
1,200 km), have the first in-
spection performed.
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