length BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine 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 engine speedsFrom 0 to 1000 km (approx.
600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 4000 rpm
and no full-load acceleration
 Do not omit the first inspec- tion after 1000 km (approx.
600 miles). Make an appoint-
ment with your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer in
good time, so that the work
can be performed punctually.
From 1000 to 2000 km
(approx. 600 to 1200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu- ally increased after 1000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at
full load until 2000 km
(1200 miles) have been
covered
Running in
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