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Rider's Manual: BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual: BMW Motorrad
R 1200 GS
BMW Motorrad
General instructions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as-
just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with
6 al will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex-
overview of your motorcycle. All
Indicates the end of an tras originally ordered.
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in item of information.
OA Optional accessory
Chapter 11. This record of the You can obtain option-
Instruction.
General instructions
General instructions
Rider's Manual describes option- e.V. Versions for individual
al extras (OE) offered by BMW countries may differ.
and selected optional accessor-
ies (OA). This explains why the Currency
manual may also contain de- The high safety and quality
scriptions of equipment which standards of BMW motorcycles
you have not ordered. Please are maintained by constant
note, too, that your motorcycle development work on designs,
might not be exactly as illus- equipment and accessories.
trated in this manual on account Because of this, your motorcycle
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may differ from the information
If your BMW was supplied with supplied in the Rider's Manual.
equipment not described in Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
this Rider's Manual, you will rule out errors and omissions.
find these features described in We hope you will appreciate that
separate manuals. no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General views
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster, spring preload, 2
front ( 63) 11
2 On-board socket (OE)
( 92)
3 Windscreen ( 61)
4 Headlight beam-throw ad-
General views
justment ( 67)
5 Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 107)
6 Type plate
7 Engine-oil filler neck
( 102)
8 Luggage carrier ( 96) z
9 Seat lock ( 68)
10 Power socket ( 92)
11 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
( 65)
12 Engine oil level indicator
( 101)
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General views
General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 81) 2
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 13
( 103)
3 Vehicle identification num-
ber
4 Air filter (underneath tank
General views
cover) ( 121)
5 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 64)
6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 106)
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General views
Underneath the seat
1 Helmet holder ( 69) 2
2 Battery ( 127) 15
3 Toolkit ( 100)
General views
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Handlebar fitting, left
2 1 Operating the odometer
16 ( 47), Operating the on-
board computer OE ( 49)
2 Operating ASC OE ( 59)
3 Operating the ABS OE
( 57)
General views
4 Horn
5 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 55), Hazard warn-
ing flashers ( 55)
6 Headlight flasher and high-
beam headlight ( 54)
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Handlebar fitting, right
1 Emergency off switch (kill 2
switch) ( 56) 17
2 Starter button ( 74)
3 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 55), Hazard warn-
ing flashers ( 55)
General views
4 Cancel button, flashing turn
indicators ( 55), Pushbut-
ton, cancel hazard warning
flashers ( 56)
5 Grip heating OE ( 57)
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Instrument cluster
2 1 Speedometer
18 2 Rev. counter
3 Telltale lights ( 22)
4 Multifunction display
( 22)
5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm
General views
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Headlight
1 Low-beam headlight 2
2 High-beam headlight 19
3 Side light
General views
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General views
Status indicators
Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Status indicators with on-board com-
puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status indicators with tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC) OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status indicators
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the on-board
computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warnings OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ASC warnings OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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RDC warnings OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Anti-theft alarm warnings OE . . . . . . . . . 40
Standard status Telltale lights the top corresponds to about half
3 indicators the available tank capacity, and
the next bar down corresponds
22 Multifunction display to about a quarter. The smaller
bars provide a more accurate es-
timate of the amount of fuel left
in the tank.
When the fuel in the tank is
Status indicators
Status indicators
due date or if the word "Service"
does not show permanently even
If the motorcycle covers long dis- though a service is overdue, the
If the next service is due in less tances in the course of the year, date stored in memory in the in-
than one month, the date for the under certain circumstances it strument cluster is incorrect and
next service is shown briefly after might be necessary to have it must be set. This situation can
the Pre-Ride Check completes. serviced at a date in advance occur if the battery was discon-
Month and year are both shown of the forecast due date. If the nected for a prolonged period of
as two-digit numbers with a line countdown distance to the odo- time. z
as separator, so in this example meter reading at which a service If you want to have the date set
the next service is due in March will be due is less than 1000 km, consult a specialist workshop,
2007. the distance is counted down in preferably an authorised BMW
steps of 100 km and is shown Motorrad dealer.
briefly after the Pre-Ride Check
completes.
Status indicators
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Warnings, overview
3 Meaning
26 Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
the display.
Lights up yellow FUEL ! appears Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
on the display.
Status indicators
Status indicators
electronics is disrupted. gine runs in emergency operating
Remove all other vehicle keys 4l mode.
from the same ring as the igni- You can continue to ride, but
Refuel ( 81) bear in mind that the usual en-
tion key.
Use the reserve key. Engine in emergency- gine power might not be avail-
operation mode able.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au- Have the fault rectified as
General warning light shows
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. quickly as possible by a
yellow.
specialist workshop, preferably z
Fuel down to reserve Engine symbol appears on an authorised BMW Motorrad
General warning light shows the display. dealer.
yellow. The engine is running in Insufficient engine oil
FUEL ! appears on the display. emergency operating mode. pressure
Engine power might be reduced General warning light
Lack of fuel can result in and this can cause hazardous
the engine misfiring and flashes red.
situations, particularly if you at-
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis- tempt to overtake other road
firing can damage the catalytic users.
converter; a hazardous situation
Oil-can symbol appears on Have the fault rectified as Battery is not being charged.
3 the display. quickly as possible by a You can continue to ride until
specialist workshop, preferably the battery is discharged. Bear
28 The oil pressure in the lube-oil
an authorised BMW Motorrad in mind, however, that the en-
system is too low. Stop immedi-
dealer. gine could cut out suddenly
ately and switch off the engine.
and that the battery could dis-
The insufficient oil pres- Insufficient battery charge
charge until completely flat,
sure warning does not fulfil current
in which case it might have
Status indicators
the function of an oil gauge. The General warning light shows suffered irreparable damage.
only way of checking whether the red. Have the fault rectified as
oil level is correct is to check the quickly as possible by a
Battery symbol appears on
oil sight glass. specialist workshop, preferably
the display.
A low oil level is one reason why an authorised BMW Motorrad
a warning indicating insufficient A discharged battery can dealer.
oil pressure is issued. cause the engine to die
suddenly, and this could result in Rear light bulb defective
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a dangerous situation in traffic.
( 101) General warning light shows
If the oil level is too low: Have faults rectified as soon as yellow.
possible.
Top up the engine oil. LAMPR ! appears on the dis-
If the battery is not char- play.
If the engine oil level is correct: ging, continuing to ride can
A defective bulb places
Riding when engine-oil cause it to discharge completely,
your safety at risk because
pressure is low can result in which case it will suffer irrepar-
it is easier for other users to
in engine damage. able damage.
oversee the motorcycle.
Do not continue your journey. If possible, do not continue your
Replace defective bulbs as
journey.
soon as possible; always carry a Replacing parking-light bulb Warnings issued by the
complete set of spare bulbs if ( 118) on-board computer OE 3
possible. Replacing turn indicator bulbs,
front and rear ( 120) Mode of presentation 29
Rear light or brake light bulb de-
fective. Bulbs defective
Replacing brake light and rear
General warning light shows
light bulb ( 118)
yellow.
Status indicators
Front light bulb defective LAMPS ! appears on the dis-
LAMPF ! appears on the dis- play.
play.
A defective bulb places
A defective bulb places your safety at risk because
your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to
it is easier for other users to Warnings issued by the on-board
oversee the motorcycle.
oversee the motorcycle. computer appear in panel 1.
Replace defective bulbs as
Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a
The possible warnings are listed z
soon as possible; always carry a on the next page.
complete set of spare bulbs if
complete set of spare bulbs if possible.
possible.
A combination of the bulb de-
Low-beam headlight, high-beam fects described above has oc-
headlight, side-light or turn-indic- curred.
ator bulb defective. See the fault descriptions
Replace the low-beam and above.
high-beam headlight bulb
( 116)
Warnings, overview
3 Meaning
30 Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( 31)
play
Check Oil ap-
pears on the dis-
Status indicators
play.
Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( 31)
play
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Engine-oil level too low Ice warning ABS warnings OE
Oil-level symbol appears on Ice-crystal symbol appears Mode of presentation 3
the display. on the display.
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Check Oil appears on the The air temperature measured
display. at the motorcycle is lower than
The electronic oil-level sensor 3 °C.
has registered an excessively low The ice warning does not
Status indicators
oil level. mean that there is no risk
The only exact way of checking of black ice forming at measured
whether the oil level is correct is temperatures above 3 °C.
to check the oil sight glass. The Always take extra care and think
next time you stop for fuel: well ahead when temperatures ABS warnings are indicated by
Check the engine oil level are low; remember that the ABS warning light 1.
( 101) danger of black ice is particularly The way in which the ABS warn-
If the oil level is too low: high on bridges and where the ing light indicates status can dif-
Top up the engine oil ( 102)
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road is in the shade. fer in some countries.
The oil sensor might be defective Ride carefully and think well
Possible national variant.
if the "Check oil level" message ahead.
appears even though a check at
the oil sight glass reveals that the The detailed descriptions relating
oil level is correct. to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Seek the advice of a specialist start on page ( 84), and you
workshop, preferably an author- will find an overview listing the
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. possible warnings on the next
page.
Warnings, overview
3 Meaning
32 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)
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Self-diagnosis not completed ABS fault ASC warnings OE
ABS warning light flashes. ABS warning light shows. Mode of presentation 3
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The ABS function is not The ABS control unit has detec-
available, because self- ted a fault. The ABS function is
diagnosis did not complete. The not available.
motorcycle has to move forward You can continue to ride the
Status indicators
a few metres for the wheel motorcycle, but make due pro-
sensors to be tested. vision for the fact that the ABS
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind function is not available. Bear
that the ABS function is not in mind the more detailed in-
available until self-diagnosis has formation on situations that can ASC warnings are indicated by
completed. lead to an ABS fault ( 85). ASC symbol 2 or off-road ASC
Have the fault rectified as symbol 3 in combination with
ABS deactivated quickly as possible by a 'General' warning light 1. z
ABS warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably The detailed descriptions relating
an authorised BMW Motorrad to BMW Motorrad ASC start on
The rider has switched off the dealer. page ( 86), and you will find
ABS system. an overview listing the possible
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral warnings on the next page.
ABS:
Activate the ABS function
( 58)
Warnings, overview
3 Meaning
34 Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( 35)
low play
Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- Off-road ASC intervention ( 35)
low play
Status indicators
Status indicators
and has intervened to reduce that the ASC function is not
torque. The warning light flashes Self-diagnosis did not complete, available until self-diagnosis has
for longer than ASC intervention so the ASC function is not avail- completed.
lasts. This affords the rider visual able. The engine must be run-
feedback on control intervention ASC deactivated
ning and the motorcycle must
even after the critical situation reach a speed of at least 5 km/h ASC symbol appears on
has been dealt with. in order for ASC self-diagnosis to the display.
Status indicators
Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
play ance ( 38)
The critical tyre
pressure flashes
"--" or "-- --" Signal transmission disrupted ( 38)
appears on the dis-
play
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error z
play ( 39)
"--" or "-- --"
appears on the dis-
play
Lights up yellow RDC! appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
the display. ( 39)
Tyre pressure close to limit shown by the RDC system. Use If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
3 of permitted tolerance the public air line at a petrol sta- essential to adapt your style of
General warning light shows tion or motorway service area to riding accordingly.
38 adjust the tyre pressure by this
yellow. Correct the tyre pressure at the
amount. earliest possible opportunity.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display. Tyre pressure outside Have the tyre checked for
permitted tolerance damage by a specialist
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Status indicators
Status indicators
threshold observe the RDC toms. Under these circum- specialist workshop, preferably
readings. Assume that a per- stances: an authorised BMW Motorrad
manent fault has not occurred Have the fault rectified by a dealer.
unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably
A system error has occurred.
light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Have the fault rectified by a
the symptoms. Under these
specialist workshop, preferably
circumstances:
Sensor defective or system an authorised BMW Motorrad
Have the fault rectified by a z
error dealer.
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows Battery of tyre-pressure
dealer. yellow.
sensor weak
Tyre symbol appears on General warning light shows
Wireless communication with the
the display. yellow.
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio- "--" or "-- --" appears on RDC! appears on the display.
communication systems operat- the display. This error message appears
ing in the vicinity and interfering
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the tyre- Anti-theft alarm
3 pressure sensor has lost a sig- warnings OE
nificant proportion of its original
40 Mode of presentation
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
monitoring system can remain
operational.
Seek the advice of a specialist
Status indicators
Status indicators
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Anti-theft alarm battery weak The integral battery in the anti-
3 DWALO ! appears on the dis- theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
play. ginal capacity. There is no assur-
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This error message appears ance that the anti-theft alarm will
only briefly after the pre- be operational if the motorcycle's
ride check completes. battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
The integral battery in the anti- workshop, preferably an author-
Status indicators
Operation
On-board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tyre pressure monitoring Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 z
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 56
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Grip heating OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS OE . . . . . . 57
Automatic Stability Control
ASC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Ignition switch and Switching on ignition with OE Automatic Stability
4 steering lock Control (ASC):
Turn the key to position 1.
44 Keys ASC self-diagnosis is
You receive one master key and performed in addition to
one spare key. Please consult the checks outlined above.
the information on the electronic ( 76)
immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost
Operation
Operation
Key can be removed. changing signals with the elec-
tronics in the key; these signals
Electronic immobiliser are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
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ring aerial in the ignition lock.
Protection against theft The ignition is not enabled for
If the motorcycle is on the
The electronic immobiliser helps starting until the key has been
side stand, the surface of
protect your BMW motorcycle recognised as "authorised" for
the ground will determine wheth-
from theft, and this enhanced se- your motorcycle.
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However, curity is at your disposal without A spare key attached to
the motorcycle is more stable on any need for you to set paramet- the same ring as the ig-
a level surface with the handle- ers or activate additional systems. nition key used to start the en-
bars turned to the left than with The engine of a motorcycle fit- gine could "irritate" the electron-
the handlebars turned to the ted with this electronic immobil- ics, in which case the enabling
right. iser can be started only with the signal for starting is not issued.
keys that belong to the vehicle. The EWS warning appears in the
On level ground, always turn the
You can also have your author- multifunction display.
handlebars to the left to set the
ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar
steering lock.
Always keep the spare key sep- Set the clock only when the mo- without OE On-board computer
4 arately from the ignition key. torcycle is stationary. and without OE Tyre-pressure
Switch on the ignition. control (RDC):
46 Replacement and extra
without OE On-board computer
keys and without OE Tyre-pressure
You can obtain replacement/extra control (RDC):
keys only through an authorised
Operation
Clock
Setting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
with OE On-board computer or Odometer and
with OE Tyre-pressure control tripmeters 4
(RDC):
Selecting readings 47
Switch on the ignition.
Operation
Hold down the button.
Hours reading 3 flashes.
Press the button. z
Repeatedly press button 2 until The hours reading increments
the clock appears on the dis- by one each time you press
play. the button.
Hold down the button. Press button 1.
In this case, the button in
the instrument cluster oper- Minutes reading 4 flashes.
ates only the tripmeters. Press the button.
The minutes reading incre-
ments by one each time you
press the button.
Hold down the button.
The clock is now set and the
time appears on the display.
without OE On-board computer
4 and without OE Tyre-pressure
control (RDC):
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Operation
The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1.
rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero.
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through the following sequence: If the motorcycle does not
Total distance covered have an on-board computer
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) and is not equipped with a tyre
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) pressure monitoring system,
Residual range (once fuel level you have the alternative of us-
is down to reserve) ing button 2 for this purpose.
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
without OE On-board computer Residual range When refuelling after running on
and without OE Tyre-pressure without OE On-board computer: reserve, make sure that you top 4
control (RDC): up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the sensor 49
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
register the new level neither
the fuel-level reading nor the
Operation
residual-range readout can be
updated.
The calculated range is an
approximate value. Con-
Residual-range reading appears z
If the motorcycle does not sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
accompanied by the word
have an on-board computer commends that you should not
RANGE and indicates how far
and is not equipped with a tyre try to use the full residual range
you can ride with the fuel remain-
pressure monitoring system, before refuelling.
ing in the tank. This reading is
you have the alternative of us- not displayed until fuel level has
ing button 2 for this purpose. dropped to reserve. This dis- On-board computer OE
tance is calculated on the basis Selecting readings
of fuel level and average con- Switch on the ignition.
sumption.
When you refuel, the increase in
fuel level is not registered unless
several litres are added to the
fuel already in the tank.
Average speed If ambient temperature
4 Average consumption drops below 3 °C a warn-
Range ing appears, drawing your atten-
50 tion to the risk of black ice form-
Oil level
Tyre pressures (OE) ing. The display automatically
switches from any other mode
Ambient temperature to the temperature reading when
the temperature drops below this
Operation
Operation
Press and hold down button 1.
Average consumption 1 is cal- Average consumption is reset
culated by dividing the distance to zero. z
covered since the last reset by
Press and hold down button 1. the corresponding amount of fuel
Average speed is reset to zero. used.
Resetting average
consumption
Switch on the ignition.
Select average consumption.
Range when the motorcycle is on the Oil level
4 move.
When refuelling after running on
52 reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
Operation
Operation
If you call up another read-
ing on the on-board com-
The tyre pressures are shown,
puter, this symbol remains visible
accompanied by the wording
until the sensor again registers a
RDC P. The front tyre pressure z
correct oil level.
is on the left; the reading on the
The most recently measured right is the rear tyre pressure.
level is displayed for 5 seconds -- -- appears directly after the
when you next switch on the ig- ignition is switched on, because
nition. Repeatedly press button 1 until the sensors do not transmit tyre
The oil sensor might be the tyre pressures appear on pressures until the motorcycle
defective if the "Check the display. accelerates to 30 km/h.
oil level" message reappears
even though the oil level in the The readings alternate with the
oil sight glass is correct. In this clock.
case, consult your authorised If the motorcycle has an on-
BMW Motorrad dealer. board computer the readings al-
ternate with the clock and the
values of the on-board computer.
Lights High-beam headlight and Switching on parking
4 Side light headlight flasher lights
54 The side lights switch on auto- Switch off the ignition.
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Operation
Operation
you have ridden for approxim-
distance of about 200 m.
ately 10 seconds, or covered a
distance of about 200 m.
Press cancel button 3.
Flashing turn indicators z
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.
Hazard warning
flashers
Press button 2 for the right-
Switching on hazard
hand turn indicators.
Press button 1 for the left- warning flashers
Right-hand turn indicators
hand turn indicators. Switch on the ignition.
switched on.
Left-hand turn indicators
Telltale light for right-hand turn The hazard warning flash-
switched on.
indicator flashes. ers place a strain on the
Telltale light for left-hand turn
battery. Do not use the hazard
indicators flashes.
warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch
4 absolutely necessary. are switched on. (kill switch)
If you press a turn-indicat- Left/right turn indicator telltale
56 lights flash.
or button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicator Switch off the ignition.
function is activated instead of The hazard warning flashers
the hazard warning flashers, and continue to operate.
Left/right turn indicator telltale
Operation
Operation
A Normal operating position 2 Heating off.
(run) 3 50 % heat output (one dot
1 Grip heating switch
B Engine switched off. visible) z
4 100 % heat output (three
You cannot start the engine The handlebar grips have two-
dots visible)
unless the kill switch is in stage heating. Grip heating can
the run position. be activated only when the en-
gine is running. BMW Motorrad Integral
The increase in power con- ABS OE
sumption caused by the Deactivating ABS function
grip heating can drain the bat- Switch on the ignition, or bring
tery if you are riding at low en- the motorcycle to a stop.
gine speeds. If the charge level
is low, grip heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's start-
ing capability.
Response with ABS Activating ABS function
4 deactivated
58 If you deactivate the ABS, the
function is initially disabled for
the front wheel only. If you sub-
sequently apply the brakes by
pulling only the handbrake lever,
Operation
Operation
Operation
deactivating ASC function
The ASC pushbutton enables
Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down ASC but-
you to switch to off-road mode
You have the option of de- ton 1.
( 87) and to deactivate or re-
activating the ASC function Off-road ASC symbol ap- z
activate ASC.
while the motorcycle is on the pears on the display; if self-
ASC is active when the ASC move. diagnosis has not completed it
symbol does not show. starts flashing.
Release the ASC button within
This symbol appears on the three seconds.
display to indicate that ASC Off-road ASC symbol ap-
is active in off-road mode. pears on the display.
This symbol appears on the
The off-road ASC function is
display to indicate that ASC
activated.
has been deactivated.
Press and hold down ASC but-
ton 1.
ASC symbol appears on When the ASC symbol goes Turn the front seat upside
4 the display. out or starts to flash, release down.
Release the ASC button within the ASC button within three
60 seconds.
three seconds.
ASC symbol continues to ASC symbol does not
show. show; if self-diagnosis has
not completed the ASC symbol
The ASC function is deactiv- continues to flash.
Operation
ated.
The ASC function is activated.
Activating ASC function Instead of pressing the ASC
button, you have the option of
z switching the ignition off and
Introduce seat rods 1 and 2
then on again.
into holders 3.
An ASC fault has occurred
if the ASC warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac-
celerates to a speed in excess
of 10 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.
Press and hold down ASC but-
ton 1.
Seat height
ASC symbol no longer Adjusting seat height
shows; if self-diagnosis has Remove the front seat ( 68)
not completed the ASC symbol
starts flashing.
Windscreen Clutch
Adjusting windscreen Adjusting clutch lever 4
If the position of the clutch 61
fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Operation
Attempting to adjust the
The front seat can work clutch lever while riding the
loose and wobble if the two motorcycle can lead to accidents.
seat rods are not in the same Do not attempt to adjust the z
position. Slacken clamping screws 1 on clutch lever unless the motor-
Always be sure to install both left and right. cycle is at a standstill.
seat rods in the same position. Pivot the windscreen forward
or back to the desired position.
Introduce the seat rods in posi- Make sure that clamping
tion 4. screws 1 on left and right are
Seat set to high position. symmetrically positioned.
Introduce the seat rods in posi- Tighten the clamping screws.
tion 5.
Seat set to low position.
Install the front seat ( 69)
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar grip
and clutch lever decreases.
z Brakes Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Turn the mirror to the correct
Adjusting handbrake lever wise. position.
Changing the position of The adjusting screw is in-
the brake-fluid reservoir can dexed and is easier to turn
allow air to penetrate the brake if you push the handbrake lever
system. forward.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting Span between handlebar grip
or the handlebars. and handbrake lever increases.
Attempting to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1
brake lever while riding the counter-clockwise.
motorcycle can lead to accidents. Span between handlebar grip
Do not attempt to adjust the and handlebar lever decreases.
Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener. 4
Spring preload 63
Operation
load of the front suspension to
suit the terrain. Increase spring
preload for riding in rough terrain If you want to reduce spring
Push the protective cap up and reduce if the terrain is level. preload, turn the spring retainer
over the threaded fastener on in direction A. z
the mirror arm. Adjusting spring preload Your motorcycle's hand-
Slacken nut 1. for front wheel ling will suffer if you do not
Turn the mirror arm to the ap- Make sure the ground is level match the spring-preload and
propriate position. and firm and place the motor- damping-characteristic settings.
Tighten the nut to the spe- cycle on its stand. Adjust the damping characteristic
cified tightening torque, while to suit spring preload.
holding the mirror arm to en- If you want to increase spring
sure that it does not move out preload, turn the spring retainer
of position. in direction B.
Mirror to clamping piece
25 Nm
Adjusting spring preload preload unless the motorcycle is
4 Spring preload at front
wheel for rear wheel at a standstill.
and similar and with load) preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the LOW
Spring preload at setting 5
arrow.
(For riding off-road)
Spring preload at rear
z Adjustment for rear wheel
suspension
Turn the knob as far as it
It is essential to set spring pre-
will go counter-clockwise in
load of the rear suspension to
Your motorcycle's hand- the direction indicated by the
suit the load carried by the mo-
ling will suffer if you do not LOW arrow (L) and then turn
torcycle. Increase spring preload
match the spring-preload and it 10 clicks clockwise (For
when the motorcycle is heavily
damping-characteristic settings. riding one-up)
loaded and reduce spring preload
Adjust the damping characteristic Turn the knob as far as it will
accordingly when the motorcycle
to suit spring preload. go clockwise in the direction
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload indicated by the HIGH arrow
while the motorcycle is be- (H) (For off-roading or riding
ing ridden can lead to accidents. two-up with luggage)
Do not attempt to adjust spring
Damping
Setting 4
Damping must be adapted to suit 65
spring preload and the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden.
An increase in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a reduc-
Operation
tion in spring preload requires
softer damping.
There is a risk of injury If you want a harder damping
Adjusting damping for by burns if you adjust the characteristic, use a screw-
rear wheel damping characteristic while the driver to turn adjusting screw 1 z
silencer is hot. in the direction indicated by the
Make sure the ground is level
Use a screwdriver extension and H arrow.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. wear protective gloves. If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screw-
Adjust the damping character-
driver to turn adjusting screw 1
istic, using the tool from the
in the direction indicated by the
on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
S arrow.
ing screw 1.
tendency to open as a result of Check tyre pressures against
4 Basic setting of rear-sus-
pension damping charac-
centrifugal force. the data below.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
66 teristic Tyre pressure, front
tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with
Turn the adjusting screw as rubber sealing ring to the rear
far as it will go in the dir- tyre and make sure that the cap 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
ection indicated by the H is screwed on firmly.
2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
arrow and then turn it back
Operation
Operation
is very heavily loaded. Under
ric low-beam headlight will tend these circumstances, headlight
to dazzle oncoming traffic. beam throw has to be adjusted
Have the headlight set accord- to suit the weight carried by the
ingly by a specialist workshop, motorcycle.
preferably an authorised BMW 1 Headlight beam-throw ad- z
Motorrad dealer. Consult a specialist work- justment
shop, preferably an au- Spring preload adjustment might
Commercially available ad- thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
hesive tape will damage the not suffice if the motorcycle is
er, if you are unsure whether very heavily loaded. Moving
plastic lens of the light. the headlight basic setting is
Consult a specialist workshop, the pivot lever adjusts headlight
correct. beam throw so as not to dazzle
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid oncoming traffic.
damaging the plastic lens of the
light.
4
68
Operation
Operation
Helmet holder
Securing helmet to
Introduce front seat 1 into the motorcycle
front catch.
Remove the front seat ( 68)
z
Allow the front seat to rest on
the motorcycle.
If too much pressure is ap-
plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its Engage rear seat 2 in the rear
stand. catch.
Always make sure that the
If too much pressure is ap-
motorcycle is stable and firmly
plied in the forward direc-
supported.
tion, there is a danger that the
Applying pressure to the rear motorcycle will be pushed off its
of the seat, push the front seat stand.
Always make sure that the
4
70
Operation
Riding
Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Safety instructions Settings of the spring-strut and Do not ride your motorcycle after
5 Rider's equipment
shock-absorber system consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
Imbalanced load medication.
72 Do not ride without the correct Loose clothing
clothing. Always wear: Insufficient tyre pressure Risk of poisoning
Helmet Poor tyre tread Exhaust fumes contain carbon
Motorcycling jacket and Etc. monoxide, which is colourless
trousers and odourless but highly toxic.
Riding
Riding
Do not run the fuel tank dry. with the hot exhaust pipe. control unit.
Do not attempt to start or run Do not permit flammable materi- Tampering with the engine
the engine with a spark-plug als to come into contact with the
cap disconnected.
control unit can result in z
hot exhaust system. mechanical loads that the mo-
Stop the engine immediately if
Cooling would be torcycle's components are not
it misfires.
inadequate if the engine designed to withstand. Damage
Use only unleaded fuel.
were allowed to idle for a lengthy caused in this way is not covered
Comply with all specified main- by the warranty.
period with the motorcycle at
tenance intervals.
a standstill: overheating would Do not tamper with the engine
Unburned fuel will destroy result. In extreme cases, the control unit.
the catalytic converter. motorcycle could catch fire.
Note the points listed for protec- Do not allow the engine to idle Checklist
tion of the catalytic converter. unnecessarily. Ride away imme- Use the following checklist to
diately after starting the engine. check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes engage a gear before retracting Pre-ride check is performed.
5 Brake-fluid levels, front and rear the side stand. ( 75)
Clutch
74 Gearbox with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and You can start the engine when ABS:
spring preload the gearbox is in neutral or if you Switch on the ignition.
Tyre-tread depth and tyre pull the clutch with a gear en- Pre-ride check is performed.
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un- ( 75)
Riding
pressures
Cases correctly installed and til after you have switched on the ABS self-diagnosis is
luggage secured ignition, as otherwise the engine performed. ( 75)
z will refuse to start.
At regular intervals: with OE Automatic Stability
Engine oil level (every refuelling Starting engine. Control (ASC):
stop) Switch on the ignition.
Brake-pad wear (every third Pre-ride check is performed.
refuelling stop) ( 75)
ABS self-diagnosis is
Starting performed. ( 75)
Side stand ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 76)
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with Kill switch in run position A.
the gearbox in neutral and then Switch on the ignition.
Consult the troubleshooting CHECK! appears on the dis-
chart below if the engine re- play. 5
fuses to start. ( 134) If the 'General' warning light does
not show: 75
Pre-ride check
Some malfunctions cannot
The instrument cluster runs a
be indicated if the 'Gener-
test of the 'General' warning light
al' warning light cannot be dis-
when the ignition is switched on:
Riding
played.
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The
Check that the 'General' warning
'General' warning light shows first
Press starter button 1. light comes on, and that it shows
red and then yellow, so that you
red and yellow.
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If ambient temperatures are can check that it is in working
very low, you might find it order. The test is aborted if you Have the fault rectified as
necessary to open the throttle start the engine before it com- quickly as possible by a
slightly when starting the engine. pletes. specialist workshop, preferably
At ambient temperatures below Phase 1 an authorised BMW Motorrad
0 °C, disengage the clutch after General warning light shows dealer.
switching on the ignition. red.
ABS self-diagnosis OE
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
CHECK! appears on the dis- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
play. forms self-diagnosis to ensure
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the its operability. Self-diagnosis is
Phase 2 performed automatically when
engine, or use jump leads and a
General warning light shows you switch on the ignition. The
donor battery to start.
yellow. motorcycle has to move forward
The engine starts.
at a speed above 5 km/h for the If an indicator showing an ABS Phase 1
5 wheel sensors to be tested. fault appears when ABS self-dia- Test of the diagnosis-compat-
Phase 1 gnosis completes: ible system components with
76
Test of the diagnosis-compat- You can continue to ride. Bear the motorcycle at a standstill.
ible system components with in mind that neither the ABS ASC symbol slow-flashes.
the motorcycle at a standstill. function nor the integral brak-
ABS warning light flashes. ing function is available.
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Riding
cycle, vary the throttle opening Do not omit the first inspection to achieve maximum grip.
and engine-speed range fre- after 500 - 1200 km. Tyres do not have their full
quently. grip when new and there z
Try to do most of your rid- Brake pads is a risk of accidents at extreme
ing during this initial period on New brake pads must "bed angles of heel.
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- down" and therefore do not Avoid extreme angles of heel.
ing high-speed main roads and achieve their optimum friction
highways if possible. levels during the first 500 Riding off-road
km. You can compensate for
Exceeding the specified en- Tyre pressures
gine speeds while running this initial reduction in braking
efficiency by exerting greater Tyre pressures reduced for
in will lead to increased engine off-road riding impair the
wear. pressure on the levers.
motorcycle's handling character-
Keep to the specified engine New brake pads can ex-
istics on surfaced roads and can
speeds for running in. tend stopping distance by a
lead to accidents.
significant margin.
Do not exceed the rpm limits Always check that the tyre pres-
Apply the brakes in good time.
recommended for running in. sures are correct.
Wheel rims for riding off- The brake pads will wear Deactivatable ABS OE
5 road more rapidly if you ride fre- You can deactivate the BMW
quently on unsurfaced tracks or Motorrad Integral ABS for off-
78 This motorcycle is a tour-
poor roads. roading ( 57).
ing Enduro machine, which
Check the thickness of the brake
means it can also be used for
pads more frequently and replace Brakes
light off-roading on unsurfaced
the brake pads in good time.
tracks. Severe off-roading could, How can stopping
Riding
Riding
through water or ridden in free of oil and grease.
in load distribution cannot keep the rain, the brake discs and
pace with the increase in de- pads might be wet and the Dirt or mud on brakes
celeration and the tyres cannot brakes might not take effect z
transmit the full braking force to When riding on loose sur-
immediately.
the surface of the road. ABS has faces or muddy roads, the
Apply the brakes in good time
to intervene to keep the front brakes may fail to take effect
until the brakes have dried out.
wheel from locking; this increases immediately because of dirt or
stopping distance. moisture on the discs or brake
Salt on brakes
pads.
Descending mountain The brakes may fail to take Apply the brakes in good time
passes effect immediately if the until the brakes have been
motorcycle was ridden on salt- cleaned.
There is a danger of the covered roads and the brakes
brakes fading if you use were not applied for some time. The brake pads will wear
only the rear brakes when des- more rapidly if you ride fre-
Apply the brakes in good time
cending mountain passes. Under quently on unsurfaced tracks or
until the salt layer on the brake
extreme conditions, the brakes poor roads.
discs and brake pads has been
could overheat and suffer severe Check the thickness of the brake
removed.
damage.
pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor-
5 the brake pads in good time. extended. cycle should always face
Slowly lean the motorcycle to uphill; select 1st gear.
80 Parking your the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.
motorcycle by the stand and dismount to
the left. Removing motorcycle
Placing motorcycle on
from side stand
side stand If the motorcycle is on the
Riding
Riding
under the stand is level and Fuel expands when hot.
firm. Check that the motorcycle is
Fuel escaping from an
standing firmly.
Switch off the engine. overfilled tank could make its way z
Lock the steering lock.
Dismount and keep your left onto the rear tyre. This could
hand on the left handlebar grip. Removing motorcycle cause a fall.
With your right hand, grip the from centre stand Do not fill the tank past the bot-
rear grab handle or the rear tom edge of the filler neck.
Unlock the steering lock.
frame. Fuel attacks plastics, which
Place your left hand on the left
Place your right foot on the pin become dull or unsightly.
handlebar grip.
of the centre stand, and press Wipe off plastic parts immediately
With your right hand, grip the
the stand down until its curved if they come into contact with
rear grab handle or the rear
feet touch the ground. fuel.
frame.
Place your full body weight on
Push the motorcycle forward Fuel can attack the material
the centre stand and at the
off the centre stand. of the windscreen and the
same time pull the motorcycle
to the rear. Check that the centre stand side slipstream deflectors, which
has fully retracted. become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off the windscreen and slip-
stream deflectors immediately
5 if they come into contact with
Usable fuel capacity
fuel.
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Leaded fuel will destroy the 20 l
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel. Reserve fuel
Recommended fuel
grade
Engineering details
RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Brake system with How does ABS work? What are the effects of
6 BMW Motorrad Integral The amount of braking force that surface irregularities?
84 ABS OE can be transferred to the road Humps and surface irregular-
depends on factors hat include ities can cause the wheels to
Partially integral brakes the coefficient of friction of the lose contact temporarily with the
Your motorcycle is equipped with road surface. Loose stones, ice road surface; if this happens the
partially integral brakes. Both and snow or a wet road all have braking force that can be trans-
front and rear brakes are applied much lower coefficients of fric-
Engineering details
Engineering details
If the ABS system has to reduce tem is not optimised for special
braking force on account of the rear wheel can lift off the ground, requirements that apply under
circumstances described above, and the outcome can be a high- extreme competitive situations
vibration is perceptible through siding situation in which the mo- off-road or on the track.
the handbrake lever. torcycle can flip over.
When the handbrake lever is Severe braking can cause Special situations
pulled, brake pressure is also the rear wheel to lift off the The speeds of the front and rear
built up at the rear wheel by ground. wheels are compared as one
the integral function. If the When you brake, bear in mind means of detecting a wheel's
brake pedal is depressed after that ABS control cannot be relied incipient tendency to lock. If the z
the handbrake lever is pulled, on in all circumstances to prevent system registers implausible val-
the brake pressure built up the rear wheel from lifting clear of ues for a lengthy period the ABS
beforehand is perceptible as the ground. function is deactivated for safety
counter-pressure sooner than is reasons and an ABS fault mes-
the case when the brake pedal is sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
depressed either before or at the is has to complete before fault
same time as the brake lever is messages can be issued.
pulled. In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
exceptional riding conditions can What significance momentum take over and even
6 lead to a fault message being devolves on regular BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
issued. maintenance? unable to counteract their effects.
86 Exceptional riding
conditions: Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine
tem cannot perform beyond
Heating up with the motorcycle
the abilities dictated by its level
management with BMW
on the centre stand or an auxil-
of maintenance. Motorrad ASC OE
iary stand, engine idling or with
Engineering details
Engineering details
fects ASC control can be consid-
by this system. Exceptional riding
erable (weight shifts when cor-
conditions:
nering, items of luggage loose on
Special situations Riding for a lengthy period with
the motorcycle), especially when
style of riding takes rider and ma- In accordance with the laws of the front wheel lifted off the
chine close to the limits imposed physics, the ability to accelerate ground (wheelie).
by physics. is restricted more and more as Rear wheel rotating with the
The off-road mode can be activ- the angle of heel increases. Con- motorcycle held stationary by
ated for off-roading. This mode sequently, there can be a per- applying the front brake (burn-
ceptible lag in acceleration out of out).
delays ASC intervention slightly z
in order to permit controlled drift- very tight bends. Heating up with the motorcycle
ing. on the centre stand or an auxil-
The speeds of the front and rear iary stand, engine idling or with
The system is not optimised for
wheels are compared as one a gear engaged.
special requirements that apply
means of detecting a wheel's
under extreme competitive situ- incipient tendency to spin. If the Accelerating the motorcycle to
ations off-road or on the track.
system registers implausible val- a speed in excess of 10 km/h
You have the option of deactiv- ues for a lengthy period the ASC after switching the ignition off
ating the BMW Motorrad ASC
function is deactivated for safety
system for these circumstances.
and then on again reactivates the When riding on a slippery sur- each tyre until the tyre-pressure
6 ASC. face, never snap the throttle signal is received for the first
twistgrip fully closed without time. The sensors continue to
88 Slip can be increased by transmit the measured-value sig-
pulling the clutch at the same
very-heavy-duty massive-bar time. Engine braking torque can nals for approximately 15 minutes
tyres, with the result that ASC cause the rear wheel to lock, with after the motorcycle comes to a
intervention occurs before a corresponding loss of stability. stop.
optimum forward acceleration The BWM Motorrad ASC is un- The control unit can adminis-
Engineering details
is achieved. Under these able to control a situation of this trate four sensors, so two dif-
circumstances, BMW Motorrad nature. ferent sets of wheels with RDC
ASC should be deactivated. sensors can be alternated on
Tyre pressure the motorcycle. An error mes-
If the front wheel lifts clear of the sage is issued if wheels without
ground under severe accelera- monitoring RDC OE
sensors are fitted to a motorcycle
tion, the ASC reduces engine Function equipped with an RDC control
torque until the front wheel re- A sensor integrated into each unit.
gains contact with the ground. tyre measures the air temperat-
z Under these circumstances, ure and the air pressure inside Temperature
BMW Motorrad recommends the tyre and transmits this in- compensation
rolling the throttle slightly closed formation to the control unit. The tyre-pressure readings
so as to restore stability with the Each sensor has a centrifugal- shown by the multifunction
least possible delay. force tripswitch that does not display are temperature-
enable transmission of the meas- compensated; the reference tyre
ured values until the motorcycle temperature for these readings
has accelerated to about 30 km/ is always 20 °C. The air lines
h. The display shows -- for available to the public in petrol
stations and motorway service
areas almost invariably show 6
temperature-dependent tyre
pressures, so in most instances 89
these gauge readings will not
tally with the readings shown by
the multifunction display.
Engineering details
Tyre-pressure ranges
The RDC control unit differenti-
ates between three air-pressure
ranges, all of which are paramet-
erised for the motorcycle:
Air pressure within permitted
tolerance.
Air pressure close to limit of
permitted tolerance.
Air pressure outside permitted
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tolerance.
Accessories
Luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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General instructions without constituting a safety haz- Power socket
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
ard. Country-specific official au-
Ratings
thorisation does not suffice as
92 the use of parts and accessories
assurance. Tests conducted by
for your motorcycle that are ap-
these instances cannot make
proved by BMW for this purpose.
provision for all operating con-
Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-
cessories and other products torcycles and, consequently, they
Accessories
Accessories
comply with the instructions on Case OA
Cable routing loading.
The cables from the power sock- Opening cases
Fitting a luggage system will af-
et to the auxiliary device must be
fect the handling of your motor-
routed in such a way that they:
cycle. BMW Motorrad recom-
do not impede the rider mends limiting top speed to 180
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do not restrict or obstruct the km/h if you ride with cases (OA)
steering angle and handling and/or topcase (OA) fitted to the
characteristics motorcycle.
cannot be trapped Set spring preload, damping
Incorrectly routed cables characteristic and tyre pres-
can impede the rider. sures to suit total weight.
Make sure that the weight is Turn key 1 in the case lock to
Route the cables as described right angles with the forward
above. uniformly distributed between
right and left. direction of travel.
Hold down latch 2 and pull up
carrying handle 3.
travel can result in damage to the
7 locking tongue.
Make sure that the case lock is
94 at right angles to the forward dir-
ection of travel when you close
the carry handle.
Push the carry handle down
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until closed.
The handle engages with an
Press the ribbed part of rocker audible click. To change the volume of the
switch 4. Turn the key in the case lock case, engage pivot lever 1 at
Hold the rocker switch down in line with the forward direc- the top or bottom limit position,
and open the lid of the case. tion of travel and remove the as applicable.
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key from the lock. Pivot lever at top limit position:
Closing cases minimum volume.
Turn the lock with the key until Adjusting case volume Pivot lever at bottom limit posi-
it is at right angles to the for- Open the case. tion: maximum volume.
ward direction of travel. Remove all its contents from
Close the case lid. the case.
The lid engages with an aud-
ible click.
Closing the carry handle
while the case lock is in
line with the forward direction of
Removing cases Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the case out of the 7
holder.
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Installing case
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Open locking lever 4.
Turn key 1 in the case lock to
right angles with the forward
direction of travel. z
Hold down latch 2 and pull up
carrying handle 3. Pull red release lever 1 up.
Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
Hold the case straight and
lower it into the top holder.
Push the latching flap down
Pull red release lever 5 up. until a black bar appears in
Latching flap 6 pops up. window 3.
Fully open the latching flap.
A red bar appears in window 7.
Luggage carrier
7 Extra-large luggage
96 platform
By removing the luggage carrier
with the rear seat removed and
cases (OA) installed, you have
a large, flat luggage platform
Accessories
Accessories
Remove three screws 1. Place luggage carrier 2 in posi-
Remove the sleeves and wash- tion.
ers. Install screws 1 complete with
Remove luggage carrier 2. the corresponding sleeves and
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Install the rear seat ( 69) washers.
Install the rear seat ( 69)
Installing luggage carrier
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the rear seat ( 68)
with OA Case:
Remove the cases ( 95)
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7
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Accessories
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
8
99
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Maintenance
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 z
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
General instructions Toolkit 3 Open-ended spanner
8 The Maintenance chapter de- Standard on-board toolkit Adjust the mirror arm
100 scribes straightforward proced- 4 Hook wrench
ures for checking and replacing
Adjusting spring preload, front
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis- 5 Extension
ted as applicable. The tightening For use with hook wrench
Maintenance
Maintenance
check the oil level only after a
6 Adapter lengthy trip.
1 Extending tool holder
Adapter for 1/4" bits
Adapters to accommodate all Make sure the ground is level
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
tools and firm and place the motor-
apters
Removing and installing spark cycle on its centre stand.
plugs Wait five minutes after switch- z
Engine oil
ing off the engine at operating
2 1/4" bits Checking engine oil level temperature.
5x Torx, for example for remov- The engine can seize if the
ing and installing rear wheel oil level is low, and this can
2x cross-head bits lead to accidents.
1x plain screwdriver bit Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22 The oil level varies with the
Removing and installing front temperature of the oil. The
axle higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
Have the fault rectified by a
8 specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
102 dealer.
Maintenance
clearly perceptible. cycle on its stand.
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system. If pressure points are not clearly
Under these circumstances have perceptible:
the brake system checked by a Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. z
dealer.
Maintenance
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
Brake-pad wear limit, rear regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
1 mm (Friction pad only, and firm and place the motor-
without backing plate) Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 cycle on its centre stand. z
is between the brake pads. Move the handlebars to the
Make sure that the brake
How to interpret the marks: straight-ahead position.
disc is not visible through
the bore in the inboard brake Three rings visible: brake-pad
block. thickness is at least 75 %
Two rings visible: brake-pad
If the brake disc is visible: thickness is at least 50 %
Have the brake pads replaced One ring visible: brake-pad
by a specialist workshop, thickness is at least 25 %
preferably an authorised BMW No rings visible: brake pads
Motorrad dealer. worn to wear limit; check as
described above
Checking brake-fluid
8 level, rear brakes
106 A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Maintenance
Clutch
Maintenance
Checking clutch operation
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be Check the clutch fluid level in
clearly perceptible. reservoir 1.
If the pressure point is not clearly Wear of the clutch causes
perceptible: the fluid level in the clutch
Brake fluid level, rear Have the clutch checked by a fluid reservoir to rise.
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specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
DOT4 brake fluid dealer.
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN Checking clutch fluid level
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir Make sure the ground is level
horizontal) and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
If the brake fluid level drops be- Move the handlebars to the
low the permitted level: straight-ahead position.
cialist workshop, preferably Tyres have wear indicators
8 an authorised BMW Motorrad integrated into the main
dealer. tread grooves. The tyre is worn
108 out when the tyre tread has worn
The clutch system is filled
with a special hydraulic down to the level of the marks.
fluid that does not have to be The locations of the marks are
changed. indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
Maintenance
Tyres an arrow.
Maintenance
Checking rims
Wheels
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- Recommended tyres
cycle on its stand. For each size of tyre BMW Mo- Incorrect tyre-removal pro-
Visually inspect the rims for torrad tests and classifies as cedures can result in dam-
defects. roadworthy certain makes. BMW age to the RDC sensors.
Have damaged rims checked Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
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Be sure to notify the authorised
and, if necessary, replaced by a ability or provide any guarantee BMW Motorrad dealer or spe-
specialist workshop, preferably of road safety for other tyres. cialist workshop that the wheel is
an authorised BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad recommends fitted with an RDC sensor.
dealer. using only tyres tested by BMW
If the motorcycle is equipped
Motorrad.
Checking spokes OE with RDC, each wheel rim bears
You can obtain detailed informa-
an adhesive label indicating the
Make sure the ground is level tion from your authorised BMW
position of the RDC sensor.
and firm and place the motor- Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
When changing the tyre, take
cycle on its stand. net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
care not to damage the RDC
Draw the handle of a screw-
sensor. Be sure to draw the
driver or a similar instrument
attention of the authorised BMW
across the spokes and listen
Motorrad dealer or specialist Do not operate the handbrake Carefully pull the brake calipers
8 workshop to the fact that the lever when the brake calipers back and out until clear of the
wheel is fitted with an RDC have been removed. brake discs.
110 sensor.
Remove securing screws 1 of
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
Removing front wheel the brake calipers on left and
ABS:
right.
Make sure the ground is level When removing the left brake
and firm and place the motor- caliper, take care not to dam-
Maintenance
Maintenance
The front wheel must be
Remove axle clamping screw 4. installed right way round to
Remove quick-release axle 5, rotate in the correct direction.
holding the wheel as you do Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
so. Remove spacing bushing 6 rows on the tyre or the wheel
BMW Motorrad provides an
from the front-wheel hub. rim. z
adapter for removing the Installing front wheel
quick-release axle. This adapter
can be combined with a com- ABS malfunctions on ac-
mercially available w/f 22 open- count of incorrect speed
end or ring spanner. The BMW signal.
special tool number is 36 3 691 Segmentation differs between in-
and the adapter is available from dividual types of sensor ring; it is
your authorised BMW Motorrad very important to ensure that the
dealer. correct sensor ring is installed.
Install only the sensor ring that
Lower the front wheel to the matches the motorcycle's con- Install spacing bushing 6 in the
ground between the front forks. struction status. wheel hub.
Roll the front wheel into posi- Ease the brake calipers on to
8 tion between the front forks. the brake discs.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
112 with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS:
ABS:
There is a risk of damaging
parts of the front brake,
particularly the BMW Motorrad
Maintenance
Maintenance
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Install securing screws 1 on cycle on its centre stand.
left and right and tighten to Engage first gear.
specified tightening torque.
Brake caliper to slider z
tube
30 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim. The wheel studs for the
Braking efficiency is im- cross-spoked wheel (op-
paired if the brake pads are tional extra) and the cast alumini-
not correctly bedded against the Place a support underneath um wheel differ in length. Mix-
discs. the rear wheel and remove ing up sets of studs or using the
Before riding off, always check studs 1. wrong studs would mean that the
that the brakes bite as soon as rear wheel would not be correctly
secured and this, in turn, could Place the motorcycle on its
8 result in an accident.
Rear wheel to wheel car-
rier
centre stand or another auxiliary
Use only wheel studs with the stand before lifting the front
114 same, approved length code. Do wheel with the BMW Motorrad
Tightening sequence: Tight-
not oil or grease wheel studs. en in diagonally opposite se- front-wheel stand.
Threaded fasteners not quence
Installing front wheel
tightened to the specified 60 Nm
stand
Maintenance
Maintenance
which lights up yellow. If the rear
light fails the second filament of
If the motorcycle is on the the brake light shines at reduced
centre stand and is raised brightness to double as a rear
too far, the centre stand will lift light. Even though you have this
clear of the ground and the mo- substitute rear light, the indicat-
torcycle could topple to one side. ors in the display tell you that a
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When raising the motorcycle, bulb defect has occurred.
make sure that the centre stand
Align the two adapters 2 so A defective bulb places
remains on the ground.
that the front forks are securely your safety at risk because
seated. Apply uniform pressure to push it is easier for other users to
the front-wheel stand down oversee the motorcycle.
Tighten adjusting screws 1.
and raise the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
The bulb is pressurised and in the course of the operations Turn cover 2 for low-beam
8 can cause injury if dam- described below. headlight counter-clockwise
aged. Always make sure that the and remove it.
116 Wear protective goggles and motorcycle is stable and firmly
gloves when changing bulbs. supported.
The types of bulb fitted to Make sure the ground is level
your motorcycle are listed and firm and place the motor-
Maintenance
High-beam headlight
bulb
Maintenance
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Release spring clips 4 at top Engage spring clip 4 in the
and bottom and swing them catch.
aside.
to the right
Maintenance
Press bulb 3 into its socket Press bulb 3 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install.
remove. There is only one position
Replace the defective bulb. in which the bulb can be
inserted into the socket.
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Bulb of tail light/brake
light
P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Remove screws 1.
Pull bulb housing 2 to the rear
until it is clear of the holders.
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Maintenance
Seat bulb housing 2 in its hold- Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise
ers. and remove it from the bulb
Install screws 1. housing.
Replace the defective bulb.
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bulbs, front and rear Front flashing turn indic-
ator bulbs
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could topple R10W / 12 V / 10 W
in the course of the operations
with OE White turn indicators:
described below.
Always make sure that the RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
motorcycle is stable and firmly Pull the glass out of the reflect-
Rear flashing turn indicat-
supported. or housing at the threaded-
or bulbs
fastener side.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- R10W / 12 V / 10 W
cycle on its stand. with OE White turn indicators:
Air filter
Rear flashing turn indicat-
or bulbs Remove the air filter 8
Make sure the ground is level 121
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the front seat ( 68)
Maintenance
Working from the inboard side,
insert the glass into the bulb
housing and close the housing.
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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install
it in the bulb housing.
Pull off side cover 1.
Install screw 1.
8
122
Maintenance
Open quick-action adapters 2. Remove three securing Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-
Turn quick-action adapter 3 at screws 5. tom.
the inside to open and pull it Remove fuel-tank cover 6.
out of the retainer. Installing air filter
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the retainer and remove.
Push out both retainers 1 by Insert air filter 3 into the air fil-
pressing at rear. ter housing at the top.
Remove intake air pipe 2.
Push the air filter into the air Install securing screws 5.
filter housing at the bottom, 8
making sure that the vanes are
not bent. 123
Maintenance
Check that the throttle-valve
cable is seated in guide 4 of
the intake and that the throttle Press side panel 4 into the re-
valve is seated against the tainer at front.
stop. Close quick-action adapters 2. z
Position intake air pipe 2 on Turn quick-action adapter 3
the air filter housing. to the horizontal position and
Push retainers 1 into the hold- press it into side panel 4.
ers until they engage with an The quick-action adapter en-
audible click. gages with an audible click.
Maintenance
Start the engine of the vehicle drain the battery. This can cause
with the discharged battery Battery the battery to run flat. If this hap-
in the usual way; if the en- Maintenance instructions pens, warranty claims will not be
gine does not start, wait a few accepted.
Correct upkeep, recharging and
minutes before repeating the If the motorcycle is to be out of
storage will prolong the life of
attempt in order to protect the use for more than four weeks,
starter motor and the donor
the battery and are essential if
disconnect the battery or con-
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warranty claims are to be con-
battery. nect a suitable trickle charger to
sidered.
Allow both engines to idle for a the battery.
Compliance with the points be-
few minutes before disconnect- BMW Motorrad has de-
low is important in order to max-
ing the jump leads. veloped a float charger spe-
imise battery life:
Disconnect the jump lead from cially designed for compatibility
Keep the surface of the battery
the negative terminals first, with the electronics of your mo-
clean and dry
then disconnect the second torcycle. Using this charger, you
lead from the positive termin- Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water can keep the battery charged
als. during long periods of disuse,
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char- without having to disconnect the
battery from the motorcycle's
on-board systems. You can ob- extent that it is completely flat, it The motorcycle's on-board
8 tain additional information from has to be disconnected from the electronics know when the
your authorised BMW Motorrad on-board circuits and charged battery is fully charged. The
126 dealer. with the charger connected dir- on-board socket is switched off
ectly to the battery posts. when this happens.
Charging battery when
Only chargers suitable for Comply with the operating in-
connected this mode of charging can structions of the charger.
Maintenance
Charging the connected be used to recharge the battery If you are unable to charge
battery directly at the bat- via the on-board socket. Unsuit- the battery through the on-
tery terminals can damage the able chargers could cause dam- board socket, you may be using
vehicle electronics. age to the motorcycle's on-board a charger that is not compatible
Always disconnect the battery electrics. with your motorcycle's electron-
from the on-board circuits be- Use BMW chargers with the ics. If this happens, disconnect
z fore recharging it with a charger part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 the battery from the on-board
connected directly to the battery (220 V) or, as applicable, systems and connect the charger
posts. 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If directly to the battery.
If you switch on the igni- you are in doubt, disconnect
tion and the multifunction the battery from the on-board Charging battery when
display and telltale lights fail to systems and connect the charger disconnected
light up, the battery is completely directly to the battery. Charge the battery using a
flat. Attempting to charge a com- Charge via the power sock- suitable charger.
pletely flat battery via the on- et, with the battery connected Comply with the operating in-
board socket can cause damage to the motorcycle's on-board structions of the charger.
to the motorcycle's electronics. electrical system. Once the battery is fully
If a battery has discharged to the charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from Remove the holder for the Disengage the retaining strap
the battery terminals. Rider's Manual. at the bottom and remove. 8
The battery has to be re- Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth 127
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period if it is difficult to remove.
of disuse. See the instructions
Installing battery
for caring for your battery. Al-
Place the battery in the battery
Maintenance
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use compartment, positive termin-
al on the right in the forward
Removing battery direction of travel.
If it is not standing firmly, Engage the battery retaining
the motorcycle could topple Disconnection in the wrong strap at the bottom and push it
in the course of the operations sequence increases the risk over the battery. z
described below. of short-circuits.
Always make sure that the Always proceed in the correct
motorcycle is stable and firmly sequence.
supported. Disconnect negative battery
Make sure the ground is level lead 1 first.
and firm and place the motor- Open protective cap 2 for the
cycle on its stand. battery's positive terminal.
Switch off the ignition. Then disconnect positive bat-
Remove the front seat ( 68) tery lead 3.
Remove screw 4 of the battery Install screw 4 of the battery
retaining strap. retaining strap.
Installation in the wrong consult a specialist workshop,
8 sequence increases the risk preferably an authorised BMW
of short-circuits. Motorrad dealer.
128 Always proceed in the correct Fully open the throttle once or
sequence. twice.
Never install the battery without The engine management sys-
the protective cap. tem registers the throttle-valve
Maintenance
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 132
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 132
Care products painted parts prior to washing Use only cold water to wash off
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. road salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash The high pressure of steam
130 that you use the cleaning and
the motorcycle immediately after cleaners can damage seals,
care products you can obtain
it has been exposed to strong the hydraulic brake system, the
from your authorised BMW Mo-
sunlight and do not wash it in the electrical system, and the seat.
torrad dealer. The substances in
sun.
BMW Care Products have been Do not use a steam jet or high-
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care
Care
effects of substances that dam-
Soften stubborn dirt and Clean the radiator regularly to age the paint, especially if your
insects by covering the af- prevent overheating of the en- motorcycle is ridden in areas z
fected areas with a wet cloth. gine due to inadequate cooling. with high air pollution or natural
For example, use a garden hose sources of dirt, for example tree
Windscreen with low water pressure. resin or pollen.
Clean off dirt and insects with a Cooling fins can be bent Remove particularly aggressive
soft sponge and plenty of water. easily. substances immediately, how-
Take care not to bend the fins ever, as otherwise the paint can
Fuel and chemical solvents
when cleaning the radiator. be affected or become discol-
attack the material of the
oured. Substances of this nature
windscreen; the windscreen be-
Rubber include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
comes opaque or dull.
Treat rubber components with brake fluid and bird droppings.
Do not use cleaning agents. We recommend BMW vehicle
water or BMW rubber-care
products. polish or BMW paint cleaner for
this purpose.
Using silicone sprays for Marks on the paintwork are par-
the care of rubber seals can ticularly easy to see after the
cause damage. motorcycle has been washed.
Remove stains of this kind im- side stand pivots with a suit- Clean the motorcycle.
9 mediately, using cleaning-grade able lubricant. Install a charged battery.
benzene or petroleum spirit on a Coat bright metal and chrome- Before starting: work through
132 clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. plated parts with an acid-free the checklist.
BMW Motorrad recommends grease (e.g. Vaseline).
BMW tar remover for removing Stand the motorcycle in a dry
specks of tar. Remember to wax room in such a way that there
the parts treated in this way. is no load on either wheel. Au-
Care
Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start or is difficult to start
134 Possible cause Remedy
Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( 74)
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 74)
Technical data
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever
No fuel in tank Refuel ( 81)
Battery not adequately charged Charge the battery when connected ( 126)
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 10
135
Brake caliper to slider tube
M8 x 32 10.9 30 Nm
Clamp screw of quick-release
axle
Technical data
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in axle holder
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear wheel to wheel carrier
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Wheel flange with bushing or cut Tighten in diagonally opposite
thread, M10 x 40 x 1.25 sequence
60 Nm
Wheel flange with bushing or cut Tighten in diagonally opposite with OE
thread, M10 x 53 x 1.25 sequence Cross-spoked
60 Nm wheels:
Mirror arm Value Valid
10 Mirror to clamping piece
136
M10 25 Nm
Clamping piece to clamping
block
M10 30 Nm
Technical data
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Engine
Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-
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cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, 137
two overhead camshafts, electronic engine
management
Displacement 1170 cm3
Technical data
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Nominal output 74 kW, Over: 7000 min-1
with OE Power reduction: 72 kW, Over: 7000 min-1
Torque 115 Nm, Over: 5500 min-1 z
Maximum permissible engine speed 7800 min-1
Idle speed 1150±50 min-1
Fuel
10 Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
138 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 20 l
Technical data
Reserve fuel 4l
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50
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Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.
Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic
oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not
hesitate to contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating
the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
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SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures
SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C
SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C
SAE 5 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation
Technical data
in all temperature ranges
SAE 10 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation
in all temperature ranges
Clutch
Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch z
Transmission
10 Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction
140 damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves
Gear ratios
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear
Technical data
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Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.82 : 1
Running gear
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,
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leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- 141
scopic forks, central spring strut supported by
leading link and main frame
Spring travel, front 190 mm, At wheel
Technical data
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber, adjustable rebound damping and
hydraulically adjustable spring preload
Spring travel, rear 200 mm, At wheel
Brakes
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Front brakes, type hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Wheels and tyres
10 Tyre combinations recommended at time of going Front: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 101 L, 110/
142 to press (As at: 12.04.2007) 80 R19 M/C (59V) TL
Rear: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 152 L, 150/
70 R17 M/C (69V) TL
Front: Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 501 R, 110/
Technical data
Technical data
the rider's field of vision).
Front: Metzeler Tourance Front, 110/80 R19 M/C
(59V) TL
Rear: Metzeler Tourance, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V)
TL
Front: Michelin Anakee, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V)
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Rear: Michelin Anakee, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2
with OE Cross-spoked wheels: Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19 M/C 59 V TL
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Rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2
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with OE Cross-spoked wheels: Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17 M/C 69 V TL
Tyre pressures
Technical data
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Rating of on-board socket 5A
Fuses The circuits are electronically protected, so plug-
in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is
active as soon as the ignition is switched on after
the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery designation EXT 14 BS
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Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE
NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When new
max 1 mm, Wear limit
Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig- Bosch YR5LDE
nation
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NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When new
max 1 mm, Wear limit
10 Lighting
High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
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Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb of tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Front flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Technical data
Frame
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Frame type Two-part tubular-steel frame and load-bearing
drive unit
Type plate location On left side behind side cover
VIN location Front frame top centre
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2210 mm
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Height of motorcycle 1380 mm, in DIN normal-load position; without
mirrors, windscreen lowered
Width of motorcycle 915 mm, across mirrors
Front-seat height 840...860 mm, at unladen weight
Technical data
Weights
Unladen weight 225 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permitted gross weight 425 kg
435 kg, with approval No. E1*2002/24*0199* - z
"increase in permissible gross weight"
435 kg
Maximum payload 200 kg
210 kg, with approval No. E1*2002/24*0199* -
"increase in permissible gross weight"
210 kg
Riding specifications
10 Top speed >200 km/h
148
Technical data
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Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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149
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 150
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-
the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 150
Service
BMW Motorrad service network . . . 151
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
BMW Motorrad service the necessary technical know- Certain signs of wear, moreover,
11 Advanced technology requires
how. BMW Motorrad recom- may otherwise not be noticed
mends that you contact your au- until it is too late to put them
150 specially adapted methods of
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer right at moderate cost. Your au-
maintenance and repair.
if you have questions regarding thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's
If maintenance and re- your motorcycle. mechanics know every detail of
pair work is performed in- your motorcycle and can take re-
expertly, it could result in con- BMW Motorrad service medial action if necessary before
Service
sequential damage and thus con- quality minor faults develop into serious
stitute a safety risk. problems. By having the neces-
BMW Motorrad recommends you Along with its reputation for en- sary repairs done properly and
z to have all the associated work gineering quality and high reliab- in good time, you save time and
on your motorcycle carried out ility, BMW Motorrad is a byword money in the long run.
by a specialist workshop, prefer- for excellent quality of service.
ably an authorised BMW Motor- To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service
rad dealer. ways in optimum condition, BMW
Motorrad recommends that you Card: on-the-spot
Your authorised BMW Motorrad have the maintenance work re- breakdown assistance
dealer can provide information on quired for your motorcycle car- In the event of a breakdown, the
BMW services and the work un- ried out regularly, preferably by BMW Motorrad Service Card is-
dertaken as part of each service. your authorised BMW Motor- sued with each new BMW mo-
Have all maintenance and repair rad dealer. For generous treat- torcycle enables you to access
work carried out confirmed in the ment of claims submitted after an extensive range of services
"Service" chapter in this manual. the warranty period has expired, such as breakdown assistance,
Authorised BMW Motorrad deal- evidence of regular maintenance motorcycle transportation etc.
ers are supplied with the latest is essential. (details can differ from country to
technical information and have
country). In the event of a break-
down, contact the Mobile Service "Service Contact Europe" or the date when the next service
organisation of BMW Motorrad. "Service Contact Africa, Amer- will be due. 11
The specialists will provide the ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania". Riders who cover long distances
necessary advice and assistance. in a year might have to bring in 151
You will find important country- Maintenance work their motorcycles for service be-
specific contact addresses and BMW Pre-delivery Check fore the next scheduled date. It
the after-sales service organisa- is to allow for these cases that
tion phone numbers in the "Ser- Your authorised BMW motor- a maximum odometer reading is
Service
vice Kontakt / Service Contact" cycle dealer conducts the BMW entered as well in the confirma-
brochures, along with informa- pre-delivery check before hand- tion of service. Servicing has to
tion on Mobile Service and the ing over the motorcycle to you. be brought forward if this odo-
meter reading is reached before
z
dealership network. BMW Running-in Check
the next scheduled date for the
BMW Motorrad service The BMW running-in check has service.
to be performed when the mo-
network The service-due indicator in the
torcycle has covered between
multifunction display reminds you
BMW Motorrad has an extens- 500 km and 1,200 km
about one month or 1000 km
ive after-sales service network in in advance when the time for a
place to look after you and your BMW Service
service is approaching, on the
motorcycle in more than 100 The BMW Service is carried out
basis of the programmed values.
countries. In Germany alone, you once a year; the extent of servi-
have the best possible access cing can vary, depending on the
to approximately 200 authorised age of the motorcycle and the
BMW Motorrad dealers. distance it has covered. Your au-
All information concerning the in- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
ternational dealership network confirms that the service work
can be found in the brochure has been carried out and enters
Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
152
Check Check
Completed Completed
on on
Service
Odometer reading
Next service
z at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,
Service
z
11 Item Odometer
reading
Date
158
Service
z
A B Bulbs
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery
Charging battery when
General instructions, 115 12
ABS, 16 Replacing brake light and rear
Self-diagnosis, 75 connected, 126 159
light bulb, 118
Switching off, 57 Charging battery when Replacing high-beam headlight
Switching on, 58 disconnected, 126 bulb, 116
Warning, 33 Installation, 15, 127 Replacing low-beam headlight
Maintenance instructions, 125 bulb, 116
Index
Accessories
General instructions, 92 Removal, 15 Replacing parking-light
Air filter Warning for battery charge bulb, 118 z
Installation, 122 current, 28 Replacing turn indicator
Removal, 121 BMW Motorrad service, 150 bulbs, 120
Anti-theft alarm BMW Motorrad Service Technical data, 146
Warning for flat battery, 42 Card, 150 Warning for bulb failure, 28, 29
Warning for weak battery, 42 Brake fluid
ASC Checking level, 105 C
Self-diagnosis, 76 Fluid level, front, 13 Case
Switch off, 59 Fluid level, rear, 13 Adjusting, 94
Switching off, 59 Brake pads Closing, 94
Switching on, 59, 60 Running in, 77 Installing, 95
Toggling, 59 Test, 103 Opening, 93
Warning, 35 Brakes Removing, 95
Adjusting handbrake lever, 62 Checklist, 73
Checking operation, 103 Clock
Technical data, 141 Adjusting, 46
Clutch Warning for engine oil level, 31 H
12 Adjusting clutch lever, 61 Warning for engine oil Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16
Checking level, 11, 107 pressure, 27
160 General view, right side, 17
Technical data, 139 Equipment, 7
Confirmation of maintenance EWS, 45 Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17
work, 152 Warning, 27 Switching off, 56
Currency, 7 Switching on, 55
F
Index
Headlight
D Frame Adjusting, 11
Damping Technical data, 146
z Adjustment for driving on left/
Adjusting, 11, 65 Front seat driving on right, 67
Holders, 15
Beam throw, 67
E Front-wheel stand, 114
Electrics Headlight flasher, 16
Fuel
Technical data, 144 Quantity reading, 22 Helmet holder, 69
Emergency off switch (kill Refuelling, 81 High-beam headlight, 16
switch), 17, 56 Warning for fuel down to Horn, 16
Engine reserve, 27
Starting, 74 I
Fuel tank, 13 Ignition
Technical data, 137 Fuses, 144 Switching off, 44
Warning for engine electron-
ics, 27 Switching on, 44
G
Engine oil Gear indicator, 22 Immobiliser, 45
Checking level, 11, 101 Grip heating, 17, 57 Warning, 27
Temperature gauge, 22
Topping up, 11, 102
Instrument cluster M Reset the average speed, 51
Overview, 18 Maintenance, 151
General instructions, 100
Selecting readings, 49 12
Sensor for instrument
Mirrors P 161
lighting, 18
Adjusting, 62, 63 Power socket, 11
J Motorcycle Pre-ride check, 75
Jump starting, 124 Parking, 80
Restoring to use, 132 R
Index
K Rear-wheel drive
Multifunction display
Keys, 44, 46 Technical data, 140
Anti-theft alarm, 18 z
Refuelling, 81
L Overview, 22
Removing from stand, 80
Laying up, 132
O Reserve
Lifting onto stand, 80 Warning, 27
Odometer and tripmeters
Lights Residual range, 49
Resetting, 48
Headlight flasher, 54 Restoring to use, 132
Selecting readings, 47
High-beam headlight, 54 Rev. counter, 18
Off-roading, 77
Low-beam headlight, 54 Running gear
On-board computer
Parking light, 54 Technical data, 141
Ambient temperature, 50
Side light, 54 Running in, 77
Average consumption, 51
Luggage
Average speed, 50
Correct loading, 93 S
Oil level, 52
Luggage carrier Safety instructions, 72
Range, 52
Installation, 97 Seat
Reset the average consump- Adjusting seat height, 60
Removal, 96
tion, 51 Installing front seat, 69
Installing rear seat, 69 Electrics, 144 Switching on right, 55
12 Lock, 11 Engine, 137 Type plate, 11
162 Overview, 15 Frame, 146 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
Removing front seat, 68 Rear-wheel drive, 140 Label on wheel rim, 109
Removing rear seat, 68 Running gear, 141 Status indicators, 53
Service, 150 Spark plugs, 145 Warning, 35, 36, 38, 39
Status indicators on the Standards, 7 Tyres
Index
Index
Installing rear wheel, 113
Remove the rear wheel, 113
Removing front wheel, 110 z
Technical data, 142
Windscreen
Adjusting, 11, 61
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded
(fuel grade, usable with power-
and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 20 l
Reserve fuel 4l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
Note on safety
handlebar lever to the extent that bar lever").
the two come into contact, there • Before riding off, always check
is a possibility of the handlebar that there is nothing to impede
lever remaining continuously in the movement of the clutch
the partly operated position. This lever and the handbrake lever.
is turn can cause problems with
the clutch or brake function,
The movement of the handlebar
depending on which lever is
levers is not impeded if
affected.
– you can insert a finger into the
Possible causes can be:
gap between the handlebar
– Crash or fall
lever and the hand protector,
– Lack of due care when trans-
or
porting the motorcycle
– the handlebar lever is easily
– Threaded fasteners working
pushed forward from its nor-
loose
mal released position.
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