Operating Instructions

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Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. They must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at varying lean angles until
the tires are run in. This run-
ning in procedure is essential
if the tire tread is 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 Gearshift Assistant Pro
OE
Gear Shift Assistant Pro
More detailed information
on Pro Gear Shift Assis-
tant can be found in the "Tech-
nology in detail" chapter.
The gears are shifted into as
usual with foot force on the
gearshift lever.
The sensor 1 on the gearshift
shaft detects the gearshift re-
quest and triggers the shift
assistance.
When riding at a steady
speed in a low gear at
high RPM, an attempt to
shift gears without clutch
control can cause a strong
load-change response.
BMW Motorrad recommends
clutch control for shifting
gears in these riding circum-
stances. Riders should avoid
using the Gear Shift Assistant
at engine speeds approaching
the engine speed limiter.
Shift assistance is not avail-
able in the following situa-
tions:
Clutch disengaged.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position.