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General information and controls
1
Rear seat
Reposition retaining screws8
(short) in the retaining plate
(arrow)
e Caution:
The retaining screws on the
topcase and retaining plate
have different lengths. Do not
interchange them.
–Backrest can be adjusted one
settingCarefully fit the topcase
Tighten four retaining
screws7 (long) in topcase to
correct tightening torque
From this point on, installation
is the reverse of the removal
procedure
X Tightening torque:
Securing screws for
topcase........................... 9 Nm
retaining plate ................. 9 Nm
rear seat ......................... 9 Nm
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Running in
e Caution:
Exceeding the running-in speed
limits will cause premature en-
gine wear.
L Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km
(approx. 600 miles)
Max. engine speed 4,000 rpm
and no full-load acceleration
The first inspection should
always be performed after
1,000 km (approx. 600 miles).
Make an appointment with
your BMW motorcycle dealer
in good time, so that the work
can be performed punctually.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km
(approx. 600 to 1,200 miles)
Engine speeds can be gradu-
ally increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
Avoid lengthy periods at full load
until 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
have been covered
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