BMW R 1200 ST - Service Manual download pdf (Page 64)

Riding

Brake pads

New brake pads must bed

down and therefore do not

achieve their optimum friction

levels during the first 500 km.

This initial reduction in braking

efficiency can be compensated

for by exerting greater pressure

on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-

tend stopping distance by

a significant margin.

Think well ahead and brake

carefully; avoid severe brak-

ing.c

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

procedure is essential if the tires

are to achieve maximum grip.

Tires do not have their full

grip when new and there is

a risk of accident at extreme

heeling angels.

Avoid extreme heeling angels.c

Shifting gears

Engine speed

Do not use the high end of the

engine-revolutions range in any

gear unless the engine is at

operating temperature. When

the revolution counter needle

enters the red zone on the dial,

the throttle-valve angle is limited

in order to protect the engine

against overrevving. The gover-

nor cuts in at 8,000 rpm.

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