Rider's Manual: BMW Motorrad

Rider's Manual
G 650 GS
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
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Handlebar fitting, left
2 1 Headlight flasher
16 2 High-beam headlight
( 31)
3 Horn
4 Switch for turn indicators
( 31)
General views

Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data Dealership details
Model Person to contact in Service department
Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr
Colour code Phone number
Date of first registration
Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)

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.
© 2010 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.3 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C
2.1 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-
ure: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C
2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-
ure: 20 °C
BMW recommends
Order No.: 01 41 8 522 191 *01418522191*

*01418522191*
04.2010, 2nd edition
*01418522191*

Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid-
BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your
community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and
Familiarise yourself with your new safe.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic BMW Motorrad.
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised

Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
the end of this Rider's Manual if Ignition switch and steering Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
you want to find a particular topic lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
or item of information. Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 49
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Odometer and Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Securing motorcycle for
Abbreviations and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6 Engineering details . . . . . 53
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31 Brake system with BMW
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Emergency off switch (kill Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 58
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Handlebar fitting, centre . . . . . 18
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 10 Technical data . . . . . . 105 BMW Motorrad service
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 106 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 107 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 121
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Confirmation of mainten-
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
BMW Motorrad front-wheel Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Confirmation of service . . . . 127
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 112
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 113
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 102 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cleaning easily damaged Riding specifications . . . . . . 118
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 BMW Motorrad service . . . . 120
Protective wax coating . . . . 104 BMW Motorrad service
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 104 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Restoring motorcycle to BMW Motorrad mobility
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 services - roadside assist-
ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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.
maintenance work you have had al accessories through

performed on your motorcycle is your authorised BMW
Result of an activity.
a precondition for generous treat- Motorrad dealer; optional
ment of goodwill claims. Reference to a page with accessories have to be
When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- retrofitted to the motor-
your BMW, please remember tion. cycle.
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the Indicates the end of a ABS Anti-lock brake system
motorcycle. passage relating to spe-
z cific accessories or items Equipment
Abbreviations and of equipment.
When you ordered your BMW
symbols motorcycle, you chose various
Tightening torque.
Indicates warnings that you items of custom equipment. This
must comply with for reas- Rider's Manual describes option-
ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data. al extras (OE) offered by BMW
of others, and to protect your and selected optional accessor-
motorcycle against damage. ies (OA). This explains why the
manual may also contain de-

scriptions of equipment which Currency
you have not ordered. Please
The high safety and quality 1
note, too, that your motorcycle
standards of BMW motorcycles 7
might not be exactly as illus-
are maintained by constant
trated in this manual on account
development work on designs,
of country-specific differences.
equipment and accessories.
If your BMW was supplied with
Because of this, your motorcycle
equipment not described in
may differ from the information
this Rider's Manual, you will
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
find these features described in
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
separate manuals.
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
Technical data no claims can be entertained on
All dimensions, weights and the basis of the data, illustrations
power ratings stated in the or descriptions in this manual.
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the z
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.

1
8

General views
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General views
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Handlebar fitting, centre . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2
10
General views

General view, left side
1 Battery (underneath centre 2
trim panel) ( 93) 11
2 Oil dipstick and engine-oil
filler neck ( 66)
3 Seat lock ( 38)
4 Power socket ( 58)
General views
5 Coolant-level indicator
( 72)

2
12
General views

General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 49) 2
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 13
( 70)
3 Type plate (on right frame
tube)
VIN (on steering-head
General views
bearing, right)
4 Air filter (underneath side
panel) ( 91)
5 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 35)
6 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension z
( 36)
7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 71)
8 Tyre pressures table (on
rear wheel swinging arm)

Underneath the seat
2 1 Fuse box ( 84)
14 2 Toolkit
3 Payload table
Tray for Rider's Manual
General views

Instrument panel
1 Speedometer 2
2 Telltale lights ( 20) 15
3 Rev. counter
4 Operation of the clock
( 29)
5 Clock
General views
6 Operating the odometer
( 30)
7 Odometer and tripmeters

Handlebar fitting, right
1 Emergency off switch (kill 2
switch) ( 32) 17
2 Grip heating ( 33)
3 Starter button ( 44)
General views
z

Handlebar fitting,
2 centre
18 1 Operating the ABS
( 33)
2 Hazard warning flashers
( 31)
General views

Status indicators
Status indicators
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators
z

Status indicators Standard warnings
3 Telltale lights Mode of presentation
20
Status indicators
1 Turn indicators Warnings are indicated by warn-

2 High-beam headlight ing lights 1.
3 Idle The possible warnings are listed
z on the next page.

Warnings, overview
Warning light Status indicators Meaning 3
shows Fuel down to reserve ( 22) 21
shows Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 22)
Status indicators
shows Coolant temperature too high ( 22)

Fuel down to reserve Insufficient engine oil Possible cause:
3 Warning light for fuel down pressure If the engine oil level is correct:
22 to reserve shows. Warning light for engine oil Riding when engine-oil
Lack of fuel can result in pressure shows. pressure is low can result
the engine misfiring and The oil pressure in the lube-oil in engine damage.
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis- system is too low. Stop immedi- Do not continue your journey.
firing can damage the catalytic ately and switch off the engine if
Have the fault rectified as
Status indicators
converter; a hazardous situation the warning light shows.

quickly as possible by a
can result if the engine cuts out The insufficient oil pres- specialist workshop, preferably
unexpectedly. sure warning does not fulfil an authorised BMW Motorrad
Do not run the fuel tank dry. the function of an oil gauge. The dealer.
only way of checking whether
Possible cause:
the oil level is correct is to check Coolant temperature too
The fuel tank contains no more with the oil dipstick. high
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
z Possible cause: Warning light for coolant
Reserve fuel Engine-oil level too low. temperature shows.
Check the engine oil level Continuing to ride when the
approx. 4 l ( 66). engine is overheated could
If the oil level is too low: result in engine damage.
Refuelling ( 49).
Top up the engine oil ( 68). You must comply with the in-
structions below.

Possible cause: If the coolant temperature is
Coolant level too low. frequently too high, have the 3
Checking coolant level ( 72). fault rectified as soon as pos-
sible by a specialist workshop, 23
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 73). preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause:
Radiator fan defective. ABS warnings
Status indicators
If the radiator fan does not start Mode of presentation
even though the coolant-temper-
ature warning light shows:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. z
Possible cause:
Insufficient cooling.
If possible, ride in the part-load ABS warnings are indicated by
range to cool down the engine. ABS warning light 1.
In traffic jams, switch off the The detailed descriptions start on
engine, but leave the ignition page ( 54), and you will find
switched on so that the radiat- an overview listing the possible
or fan continues to operate. warnings on the next page.

Warnings, overview
3 Warning light Status indicators Meaning
24 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 25)
Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)

Status indicators
Lights up ABS fault ( 25)

Self-diagnosis not ABS fault
completed ABS warning light shows. 3
ABS warning light flashes. 25
Possible cause:
Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detec-
The ABS function is not ted a fault. The ABS function is
available, because self- not available.
Status indicators
diagnosis did not complete. The You can continue to ride. Bear
motorcycle has to move forward in mind that the ABS function
a few metres for the wheel is not available. Bear in mind
sensors to be tested. the more detailed information
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind on situations that can lead to
that the ABS function is not an ABS fault ( 55).
available until self-diagnosis has Have the fault rectified as
completed. quickly as possible by a z
specialist workshop, preferably
ABS deactivated an authorised BMW Motorrad
ABS warning light shows. dealer.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
Activating ABS function
( 34).

3
26
Status indicators

Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 28 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4
27
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Operation
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emergency off switch (kill z
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition
4 steering lock
28 Keys
You receive two master keys and
one spare key.
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
Operation
are all operated with the same

key.
with case OA Turn the key to the ON posi- Turn the key to the R position.
z with topcase OA tion. Lights switched off.
If you wish you can arrange to Parking lights and all function Handlebars not locked.
have the cases and the top- circuits switched on. Key can be removed.
case fitted with locks that can Engine can be started.
be opened with this key as well. ABS self-diagnosis is Engaging steering lock
Consult a specialist workshop, performed. ( 45) without parking lights
preferably an authorised BMW If the motorcycle is on the
Motorrad dealer. side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with

the handlebars turned to the Engaging steering lock
right. with parking lights 4
On level ground, always turn the
If the motorcycle is on the 29
handlebars to the left to set the
side stand, the surface of
steering lock.
the ground will determine wheth-
Turn the handlebars to the full er it is better to turn the handle-
left or right lock position. bars to the left or right. However,
Operation
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with Turn the key to the P position,
the handlebars turned to the while moving the handlebars
right. slightly. z
On level ground, always turn the The parking lights are switched
handlebars to the left to set the on.
steering lock. Handlebars locked.
Turn the handlebars to the full Key can be removed.
left or right lock position.
Turn the key to the OFF pos- Clock
ition, while moving the handle- Setting clock
bars slightly.
Switch on the ignition.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed. You can make this adjust-
ment only when the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.

4
30
Operation
Either repeatedly press or hold Repeatedly press button 1 until Press and hold down button 1
down button 1 until the hours the value you want appears in until the tripmeter reading is
z number is correct. panel 2. reset.
Either repeatedly press or Each time the button is pressed
hold down button 2 until the the display toggles: Lights
minutes number is correct. Parking light
This completes the process. Total distance covered
Tripmeter The parking lights switch on
automatically when the ignition
Odometer and
Resetting tripmeter is switched on.
tripmeters
Switch on the ignition. The side lights place
Select the readings Select the tripmeter. a strain on the battery.
Switch on the ignition. Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.

Low-beam headlight Press rear section of switch 1
The low-beam headlight switches to switch off the high-beam 4
on automatically when the igni- headlight.
31
tion is switched on.
Headlight flasher
The low-beam headlight
places a strain on the bat-
tery. Do not switch the ignition
Operation
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Push button 1 to the left to
High-beam headlight switch on the left flashing turn
indicators. z
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right flashing turn
Press button 1 to operate the indicators.
headlight flasher. Centre button 1 to cancel the
flashing turn indicators.
Turn indicators
Operating flashing turn Hazard warning
indicators flashers
Press front section of switch 1 Switch on the ignition. Operating hazard warning
to switch on the high-beam flashers
headlight. Switch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash- Emergency off switch
4 ers place a strain on the (kill switch)
battery. Do not use the hazard
32 warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
Operation
a Normal operating position

(run)
z b Engine switched off.
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) You cannot start the engine
unless the kill switch is in
Press left section of switch 1 Operating the kill switch the run position.
to switch on the hazard warn- when riding can cause
ing flashers. the rear wheel to lock and thus
Switch off the ignition. cause a fall.
Press right section of switch 1 Do not operate the kill switch
to switch off the hazard warn- when riding.
ing flashers. The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.

Grip heating
4
33
Operation
1 Switch thumbed to right: Press and hold down button 1
Heating off. until the ABS warning light
1 Grip-heating switch
2 Switch centred: 50% heat- changes status. z
ing power ABS warning light starts to
The handlebar grips have two-
3 Switch thumbed to left: show.
stage heating. Stage two is for
100% heating power Release button 1 within two
heating the grips quickly: it is ad-
visable to switch back to stage seconds.
one as soon as the grips are BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light remains
warm. ON.
Deactivating ABS function
The handlebar-grip heat- Bring the motorcycle to a stop The ABS function is deactiv-
ing places a strain on the or, if the motorcycle is at a ated.
battery. Do not switch on the standstill, switch on the igni-
grip heating unless the engine is tion.
running.

Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off The adjusting screw is easi-
4 then on again and the ABS er to turn if you push the
light comes back on, there is a clutch lever forward.
34 fault in the ABS. Adjustment options:
From position 1: smallest span
Clutch between handlebar grip and
Adjusting clutch lever clutch lever
Operation
Attempting to adjust the to position 3: largest span

clutch lever while riding the between handlebar grip and
motorcycle can lead to accidents. clutch lever
Press and hold down button 1 Do not attempt to adjust the
z until the ABS warning light clutch lever unless the motor- Mirrors
changes status. cycle is at a standstill. Adjust the mirrors
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
The ABS warning light re-
mains off or continues to
flash.
The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of Turn adjusting screw 1 to the Turn the mirror to the correct
switching the ignition off and desired position. position.
then on again.

Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload
Adjustment for rear 4
suspension 35
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
Operation
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle Your motorcycle's hand-
Slacken nut 1. is lightly loaded. ling will suffer if you do not
Turn the mirror arm to the ap- match the spring-preload and z
propriate position. Adjusting spring preload damping-characteristic settings.
Tighten the nut to the spe- for rear wheel Adjust the damping characteristic
cified tightening torque, while to suit spring preload.
Make sure the ground is level
holding the mirror arm to en- and firm and place the motor- Adjusting spring preload
sure that it does not move out cycle on its stand. while the motorcycle is be-
of position. ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Union nut, mirror Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
20 Nm If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the HARD
arrow.

If you want to reduce spring strut can make to absorb sur-
4 preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- face irregularities is damped.
ection indicated by the SOFT When you choose a soft setting
36 arrow. the spring strut responds all the
more rapidly to surface irregularit-
Basic setting of spring
ies.
preload, rear
Adjusting damping for
Turn the knob counter-
Operation
rear wheel
clockwise to the limit stop,
then turn it back 15 clicks. Make sure the ground is level If you want a harder damping
(Full load of fuel, with rider and firm and place the motor- characteristic, use a screw-
85 kg) cycle on its stand. driver to turn adjusting screw 1
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in the direction indicated by the
Damping H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
Adjustment for rear
characteristic, use a screw-
suspension driver to turn adjusting screw 1
Damping must be adapted to suit in the direction indicated by the
spring preload and the surface on S arrow.
which the motorcycle is ridden.
An increase in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a reduc-
tion in spring preload requires Adjust the damping character-
softer damping. istic, using the tool from the
The harder the setting, the more on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
the movement that the spring ing screw 1.

rubber sealing ring to the rear If tyre pressure is too low:
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
tyre and make sure that the cap Correct tyre pressure. 4
is screwed on firmly.
37
turn the bottom adjusting Make sure the ground is level Headlight
screw as far as it will go in and firm and place the motor- Adjusting headlight for
the clockwise direction and cycle on its stand. driving on right/driving on
then back it off half a turn Check tyre pressures against
(Full load of fuel, with rider
left
Operation
the data below.
85 kg) If the motorcycle is ridden in a
Tyre pressure, front country where the opposite rule
Tyres of the road applies, its asymmet-
ric low-beam headlight will tend
Checking tyre pressure 1.9 bar (one-up, at tyre tem- to dazzle oncoming traffic. z
perature 20 °C) Have the headlight set accord-
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand- 2.1 bar (two-up and/or with ingly by a specialist workshop,
ling characteristics and increase luggage, at tyre temperature preferably an authorised BMW
the rate of tyre wear. 20 °C) Motorrad dealer.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
Tyre pressure, rear Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
At high road speeds, tyre
Headlight beam throw is gener-
valves installed perpen- 2.1 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-
ally kept constant when spring
dicular to the wheel rim have a perature 20 °C)
preload is adjusted to suit load.
tendency to open as a result of 2.3 bar (two-up and/or with Spring preload adjustment might
centrifugal force. luggage, at tyre temperature not suffice only if the motorcycle
In order to avoid a sudden loss of 20 °C) is very heavily loaded. Under
tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with

these circumstances, headlight Spring preload adjustment might Seat
4 beam throw has to be adjusted not suffice if the motorcycle is
Remove the seat
to suit the weight carried by the very heavily loaded. Headlight
38 motorcycle. beam throw can be adjusted so Make sure the ground is level
as not to dazzle oncoming traffic. and firm and place the motor-
Consult a specialist work-
This adjustment should be car- cycle on its stand.
shop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal- ried out by a specialist workshop,
er, if you are unsure whether preferably an authorised BMW
Operation
the headlight basic setting is Motorrad dealer.

correct.
Headlight beam-throw
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adjustment
Use the ignition key to turn

stowage-compartment lock 1
clockwise.
Remove cover 2.
a Lengthens beam throw
b Shortens beam throw
1 Headlight beam-throw ad-

justment

Installing seat
4
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Operation
Pull release lever 3 up while Install cover 2.
pushing down on the seat at Engage mounts 4 of the seat Lock stowage-compartment
the rear. in holders 5 on left and right. lock 1 with the ignition key. z
Raise the seat at the rear and Lower the seat into position
release the release lever. and push it forward as far as it
Remove the seat and place it, will go.
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface. Firmly press down on the seat
at the rear.
The seat engages with an aud-
ible click.

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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41
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Safety instructions Set spring preload, damping with tank rucksack OA
5 Rider's equipment
characteristic and tyre pres- Note the maximum permissible
sures to suit total weight. payload of the tank rucksack
42 Do not ride without the correct with case OA and the speed limit for riding
clothing. Always wear: Ensure that the case volumes with a tank rucksack on the
Helmet on the left and right are equal. motorcycle.
Motorcycling jacket and Make sure that the weight is
trousers Payload of tank rucksack
uniformly distributed between
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Gloves right and left.

Boots Pack heavy items at the bot- max 5 kg
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This applies even to short jour-
side. Maximum permissible
neys, and to every season of
Note the maximum permissible speed for riding with the
the year. Your authorised BMW
payload and the speed limit tank rucksack fitted to the mo-
Motorrad dealer will be glad to
for riding with cases fitted, as torcycle
advise you on the correct cloth-
ing for every purpose. stated on the label inside the
max 130 km/h
case.
Correct loading Speed
with topcase OA
Overloading and imbal- Note the maximum permissible If you ride at high speed, always
anced loads can adversely payload and the speed limit for bear in mind that various bound-
affect the motorcycle's handling. riding with topcase fitted, as ary conditions can adversely af-
Do not exceed the permissible stated on the label inside the fect the handling of your motor-
gross weight and be sure to topcase. cycle:
comply with the instructions on
loading.

Settings of the spring-strut and Catalytic converter Risk of overheating
shock-absorber system If misfiring causes unburned fuel Cooling would be 5
Imbalanced load to enter the catalytic converter, inadequate if the engine 43
Loose clothing there is a danger of overheating were allowed to idle for a lengthy
Insufficient tyre pressure and damage. period with the motorcycle at
Poor tyre tread For this reason, observe the fol- a standstill: overheating would
Etc. lowing points: result. In extreme cases, the
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
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motorcycle could catch fire.
Risk of poisoning Do not attempt to start or run Do not allow the engine to idle
Exhaust fumes contain carbon the engine with a spark-plug unnecessarily. Ride away imme-
monoxide, which is colourless cap disconnected. diately after starting the engine.
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and odourless but highly toxic. Stop the engine immediately if
Inhaling the exhaust fumes it misfires. Tampering
therefore represents a Use only unleaded fuel. Tampering with motor-
health hazard and can even Comply with all specified main- cycle settings (e.g. elec-
cause loss of consciousness with tenance intervals. tronic engine management unit,
fatal consequences. throttle valves, clutch) can cause
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Unburned fuel will destroy
damages to the components in
Do not run the engine in an en- the catalytic converter.
question and lead to failure of
closed space. Note the points listed for protec- safety-relevant functions. Dam-
tion of the catalytic converter. age caused in this way is not
covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the motor-
cycle in any way that could result
in tuned performance.

Checklist Starting Starting engine
5 Use the following checklist to Side stand
44 check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle
tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and
ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will
Brakes switch itself off if you start it with
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear the gearbox in neutral and then
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Clutch engage a gear before retracting

Shock absorber setting and the side stand.
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Tyre-tread depth and tyre Gearbox Kill switch 1 in run position a.
pressures You can start the engine when Gearbox lubrication is en-
Cases correctly installed and the gearbox is in neutral or if you sured only when the engine
luggage secured pull the clutch with a gear en- is running. Inadequate lubrica-
gaged. tion can result in damage to the
At regular intervals:
gearbox.
Engine oil level (every refuelling
Do not allow the motorcycle to
stop)
roll for a lengthy period of time or
Brake-pad wear (every third
push it a long distance with the
refuelling stop)
engine switched off.
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain Switch on the ignition.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 45)

Wait until the warning light for If ambient temperatures are torcycle has to move forward a
the coolant temperature stops very low, you might find it few metres for the wheel sensors 5
flashing. necessary to open the throttle to be tested.
slightly when starting the engine. 45
The idle actuator is posi- Phase 1
tioned after you switch on At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after Test of the diagnosis-compat-
the ignition. The coolant-tem-
switching on the ignition. ible system components with
perature warning light flashes
the motorcycle at a standstill.
if the idle actuator has not cor-
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If the engine fails to start
rectly positioned before the pre- ABS warning light flashes.
even though the starter
ride check completes. In order turns, insufficient battery voltage
to avoid subsequent problems, might be causing the problem.
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Phase 2
wait for this process to complete Recharge the battery before you
before proceeding. Test of the wheel sensors as
start the engine, or use jump
the motorcycle pulls away from
leads and a donor battery to
rest.
start.
ABS warning light flashes.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re- ABS self-diagnosis
fuses to start. ( 106) completed
The ABS warning light goes
ABS self-diagnosis
out.
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
Press starter button 2. erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-

If an indicator showing an ABS Exceeding the specified en- exerting greater pressure on the
5 fault appears when ABS self-dia- gine speeds while running levers.
gnosis completes: in will lead to increased engine New brake pads can ex-
46 wear.
You can continue to ride. Bear tend stopping distance by a
in mind that the ABS function Keep to the specified engine significant margin.
is not available. speeds for running in. Apply the brakes in good time.
Have the fault rectified as Do not exceed the rpm limits
quickly as possible by a Tyres
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recommended for running in.

specialist workshop, preferably New tyres have a smooth sur-
an authorised BMW Motorrad Running-in speed
face. This must be roughened by
z dealer. riding in a restrained manner at
max 5000 min-1 (for the first various heel angles until the tyres
Running in are run in. This running in pro-
1000 km)
The first 1000 km cedure is essential if the tyres are
No full-load acceleration. to achieve maximum grip.
While running in the motor- Avoid low engine speeds at full
cycle, vary the throttle opening load. Tyres do not have their full
and engine-speed range fre- Do not omit the first inspection grip when new and there
quently. after 500 - 1200 km. is a risk of accidents at extreme
Try to do most of your rid- angles of heel.
ing during this initial period on Brake pads Avoid extreme angles of heel.
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- New brake pads have to bed
ing high-speed main roads and down before they can achieve
highways if possible. their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by

Off-roading The brake pads will wear Air filter element
After off-roading
more rapidly if you ride fre- Engine damage due to 5
quently on unsurfaced tracks or clogged air filter element.
BMW Motorrad recommends poor roads. 47
If you ride in dusty terrain check
checking the following after riding Check the thickness of the brake the air filter element for clogging
the motorcycle off-road: pads more frequently and replace at shorter intervals; clan or re-
the brake pads in good time. place as necessary.
Tyre pressure
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Tyre pressures reduced for Spring preload and shock- Operation in very dusty condi-
off-road riding impair the absorber settings tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
motorcycle's handling character- The off-road settings for
necessitates the use of air filter z
istics on surfaced roads and can elements specially designed for
spring preload and shock
lead to accidents. conditions of this nature.
absorber damping characteristic
Always check that the tyre pres- will impair the motorcycle's hand-
sures are correct. ling characteristics on surfaced
Brakes
roads. How can stopping
Brakes If you have been off-roading, re- distance be minimised?
When riding on loose sur- member to correct spring preload Each time the brakes are applied,
faces or muddy roads, the and shock-absorber damping a load distribution shift takes
brakes may fail to take effect characteristics before you return place with the load shifting for-
immediately because of dirt or to surfaced roads. ward from the rear to the front
moisture on the discs or brake wheel. The sharper the motor-
pads. Rims cycle decelerates, the more load
Apply the brakes in good time BMW Motorrad recommends is shifted to the front wheel. The
until the brakes have been checking the rims for damage higher the wheel load, the more
cleaned. after off-roading.

braking force can be transmitted BMW Motorrad ABS prevents Riding in the rain or through
5 without the wheel locking. the front wheel from locking up. puddles of water.
To optimise stopping distance, After the motorcycle has been
48 apply the front brakes rapidly and Descending mountain washed.
keep on increasing the force you passes Riding on salted or gritted
apply to the brake lever. This There is a danger of the roads.
makes the best possible use of brakes fading if you use After work has been carried on
the dynamic increase in load at only the rear brakes when des- the brakes, due to traces of oil
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the front wheel. Remember to cending mountain passes. Under or grease.

pull the clutch at the same time. extreme conditions, the brakes Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
z In the "panic braking situations" could overheat and suffer severe or off-road.
that are trained so frequently damage.
braking force is applied as rap- Wetness and dirt result in
Use both front and rear brakes,
idly as possible and with the poor braking efficiency.
and make use of the engine's
rider's full force applied to the Apply the brakes lightly while
braking effect as well.
brake levers; under these circum- riding to remove wetness and
stances the dynamic shift in load Wet and dirty brakes dirt, or dismount and clean the
distribution cannot keep pace brakes.
Wetness and dirt on the brake
with the increase in deceleration Think ahead and brake in good
discs and the brake pads dimin-
and the tyres cannot transmit the time until full braking efficiency is
ish braking efficiency.
full braking force to the surface restored.
Delayed braking action or poor
of the road. Under these circum-
braking efficiency must be
stances the front wheel can lock
reckoned with in the following
up.
situations:

Parking your On a gradient, the motorcycle Extend the centre stand and
motorcycle should always face uphill; se- lift the motorcycle onto the 5
lect 1st gear. stand.
Side stand 49
Switch off the engine. Centre stand Refuelling
If the ground is soft or un- with centre stand OE Fuel is highly flammable. A
even, there is no guaran- Switch off the engine. naked flame close to the
tee that the motorcycle will rest fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
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firmly on the stand. If the ground is soft or un- plosion.
Always check that the ground even, there is no guaran- Do not smoke. Never bring a
under the stand is level and tee that the motorcycle will rest naked flame near the fuel tank.
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firm. firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground Fuel expands when hot.
Extend the side stand and under the stand is level and Fuel escaping from an
prop the motorcycle on the firm. overfilled tank could make its way
stand. onto the road surface. This could
Excessive movements cause a fall.
The side stand is designed could cause the centre
to support only the weight Do not overfill the fuel tank.
stand to retract, and the
of the motorcycle. motorcycle would topple in Fuel attacks plastics, which
Do not lean or sit on the consequence. become dull or unsightly.
motorcycle with the side stand Do not lean or sit on the mo- Wipe off plastic parts immediately
extended. torcycle with the centre stand if they come into contact with
If the camber of the roadway extended. fuel.
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.

Leaded fuel will destroy the motorcycle are adequately pro-
5 catalytic converter.
Recommended fuel
grade
tected against scratching. Use
Use only unleaded fuel. adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
50 example, for this purpose.
Make sure the ground is level Regular, unleaded
and firm and place the motor- 91 ROZ/RON
cycle on its stand. 87 AKI
Open the protective cap.
Usable fuel capacity
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Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l The motorcycle can topple

and fall on its side.
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close. Make sure that the motorcycle
Use the ignition key to unlock cannot topple sideways.
Remove the key and close the
fuel filler cap 1 and pop the protective cap. Push the motorcycle onto the
cap open. transportation flat and hold it in
Refuel with fuel of the grade Securing motorcycle position: do not place it on the
stated below; do not fill the for transportation side stand or centre stand.
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck. Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the

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Risk of damaging compon- At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests on both
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ents.
Take care not to trap sides and tighten the straps.
components such as brake lines Tighten all the straps uniformly;
or wires. the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
At the front, secure the straps
tightly as possible front and
to the bottom fork bridge on
rear.
both sides.

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Engineering details
Engineering details
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
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ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 53
Engineering details
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Brake system with to turn and directional stability is registers the actual circum-
6 BMW Motorrad ABS is maintained irrespective of the stances, the system reacts in-
condition of the road surface. stantly and adjusts braking force
54 How does ABS work? accordingly to achieve optimum
The amount of braking force that What are the effects of braking.
can be transferred to the road surface irregularities?
depends on factors hat include Humps and surface irregularit- Rear wheel lift
the coefficient of friction of the ies can cause the wheels to lose Even under severe braking, a
Engineering details
road surface. Loose stones, ice contact temporarily with the road high level of tyre grip can mean
and snow or a wet road all have surface; if this happens the brak- that the front wheel does not
much lower coefficients of fric- ing force that can be transmit- lock up until very late, if at all.
tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur- ted to the road can drop to zero. Consequently, ABS does not in-
face. The lower the coefficient If the brakes are applied under tervene until very late, if at all.
of friction, the longer the braking these circumstances the ABS Under these circumstances the
distance. has to reduce braking force to rear wheel can lift off the ground,
If the rider increases braking ensure that directional stability and the outcome can be a high-
pressure to the extent that brak- is maintained when the wheels siding situation in which the mo-
z ing force exceeds the maxim- regain contact with the road sur- torcycle can flip over.
um transferrable limit, the wheels face. At this instant the BMW Severe braking can cause
start to lock and the motorcycle Motorrad ABS must assume an the rear wheel to lift off the
loses its directional stability; a fall extremely low coefficient of fric- ground.
is imminent. Before this situation tion, so that the wheels will con- When you brake, bear in mind
can occur, ABS intervenes and tinue to rotate under all imagin- that ABS control cannot be relied
adapts braking pressure to the able circumstances, because this on in all circumstances to prevent
maximum transferrable braking is the precondition for ensuring the rear wheel from lifting clear of
force, so the wheels continue directional stability. As soon as the ground.

What is the design riding conditions can lead to a What significance
baseline for BMW fault message being issued. devolves on regular 6
Motorrad ABS? Exceptional riding maintenance?
conditions: 55
Within the limits imposed by Invariably, a technical sys-
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- Riding for a lengthy period with
tem cannot perform beyond
sures directional stability on any the front wheel lifted off the
the abilities dictated by its level
surface. The system is not op- ground (wheelie).
of maintenance.
Rear wheel rotating with the
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timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW
that apply under extreme com- motorcycle held stationary by
Motorrad ABS is always main-
petitive situations off-road or on applying the front brake (burn-
tained in optimum condition, it
the track. out).
is essential for you to comply
Heating up with the motorcycle
strictly with the specified inspec-
Special situations on the centre stand or an auxil-
tion intervals.
The speeds of the front and rear iary stand, engine idling or with
wheels are compared as one a gear engaged. Reserves for safety
means of detecting a wheel's Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
The potentially shorter braking
incipient tendency to lock. If the period, for example while des- z
distances which BMW Motorrad
system registers implausible val- cending off-road.
ABS permits must not be used
ues for a lengthy period the ABS as an excuse for careless riding.
If a fault message is issued on
function is deactivated for safety ABS is primarily a means of en-
account of exceptional riding
reasons and an ABS fault mes- suring a safety margin in genuine
conditions as outlined above, you
sage is issued. Self-diagnos- emergencies.
can reactivate the ABS function
is has to complete before fault Take care when cornering. When
by switching the ignition off and
messages can be issued. you apply the brakes on a corner,
on again.
In addition to problems with the the motorcycle's weight and
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional

momentum take over and even
6 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.
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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Accessories
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General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power sockets
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
assess each non-BMW
Notes on use of power sockets:
product to determine wheth-
58 the use of parts and accessories
er it can be used on or in con- Operating electrical
for your motorcycle that are ap-
nection with BMW motorcycles accessories
proved by BMW for this purpose.
without constituting a safety haz- Electrically powered accessories
Genuine BMW parts and ac-
ard. Country-specific official au- inevitably place a strain on the
cessories and other products
thorisation does not suffice as
Accessories
which BMW has approved can battery. It is essential to ensure

assurance. Tests conducted by that the battery retains its ability
be obtained from your authorised
these instances cannot make to start the engine.
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
provision for all operating con-
with expert advice on their install-
ditions experienced by BMW mo- Cable routing
ation and use.
torcycles and, consequently, they The cables from the power sock-
z These parts and products have are not sufficient in some circum-
been tested by BMW for safety, ets to the auxiliary devices must
stances. be routed in such a way that
function and suitability. BMW
Use only parts and accessor- they:
accepts product liability for them.
ies approved by BMW for your Do not impede the rider
Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle.
accept any liability whatsoever Do not restrict the steering
for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning angle or obstruct handling
has not approved. modifications, comply with all the Cannot be trapped
Also bear in mind the informa- legal requirements. Make sure
tion on the effect of wheel size that the motorcycle does not
on suspension-control systems infringe the national road-vehicle
( 77). construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.

Case
with case OA 7
59
Opening cases
Accessories
Push yellow button 4 down Close case lid 5.
and at the same time pull the The lid engages with an aud-
lid of the case out. ible click.
Closing cases Closing the carry handle z

Turn key 1 in the case lock to while the case lock is in
Turn the lock with the key until line with the forward direction of
right angles with the forward
it is at right angles to the for- travel can result in damage to the
direction of travel.
ward direction of travel. locking tongue.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry Make sure that the case lock is
handle 3. at right angles to the forward dir-
ection of travel when you close
the carry handle.
Push carry handle 3 down.
Turn the key in the case lock
in line with the forward direc-

tion of travel and remove the Close and lock all four latching
7 key from the lock. levers 1.
Close the case.
60 Adjusting case volume
Open the case and remove all Remove the cases
its contents.
Accessories
Pull red release lever 4 up.

Latching flap 5 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
z Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the case out of the
Turn key 1 in the case lock to holder.
right angles with the forward
Disengage all four latching direction of travel.
levers 1 and open them. Press and hold down yellow
Adjust the case to the desired latch 2 and pull up carry
volume by sliding the outer handle 3.
casing of the case all the way
in or out.
The latching levers cannot
be closed unless the outer
casing of the case is set to one
or other of the two limit stops.

Installing cases Turn the case toward the mo- topcase
torcycle, pushing the mount
with topcase OA 7
on the case all the way onto
mushroom head 7. 61
Opening topcase
Accessories
Fully open latching flap 5, if ne-
cessary pulling up red release
lever 4. z
If applicable, unlock topcase
Push latching flap 5 down as
lock 1.
far as it will go and hold it in
this position. Pull up locking lever 2 and
open the topcase lid.
Push red release lever 4 down.
The latching flap engages.
Close the carry handle.
Turn the key parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.
Hook the case into case carri-

er 6.

Close the topcase Removing topcase Installing topcase
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Accessories
Close the lid of the topcase If applicable, unlock topcase Push the topcase with
and hold it down. lock 1. guides 3 forward onto the
z Push locking lever 2 fully down. Push locking lever 2 down. adapter plate until seated.
If applicable, lock topcase Pull the topcase back and clear
lock 1. of the luggage carrier.

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Accessories
Push locking lever 2 up, mak-
ing sure that the lever engages
the adapter plate at position 4.
The locking lever engages with
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an audible click.
If applicable, lock topcase
lock 1.

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Maintenance
Maintenance
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maintenance
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Notes Toolkit 6 Spare fuses with puller tool
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A
and 15 A
66 scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. Engine oil
Special tightening torques are lis- Checking engine oil level
ted as applicable. The tightening
The engine can seize if the
Maintenance
torques for the threaded fasten-

oil level is low, and this can
ers on your motorcycle are listed
lead to accidents.
in the section entitled "Technical
Always make sure that the oil
data". 1 Open-ended spanner level is correct.
You will find information on more Width across flats 24
extensive maintenance and repair The oil level varies with the
z Open-ended spanner
work in the Repair Manual on temperature of the oil. The
Width across flats 15
DVD for your motorcycle, which higher the temperature, the high-
2 Open-ended spanner er the level of oil in the sump.
is available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Width across flats 14/19 Checking the oil level with the
3 Spark plug wrench engine cold or after no more than
Some of the work calls for spe- 4 Reversible-blade screw- a short ride will lead to misinter-
cial tools and a thorough know- driver with star-head and pretation; this in turn, means that
ledge of motorcycle technology. plain tips the engine will be operated with
If you are in doubt consult a spe- Small screwdriver with the incorrect quantity of oil.
cialist workshop, preferably your star-head tip In order to ensure that the en-
authorised BMW Motorrad deal- 5 Torx bit, T25 gine oil level is read correctly,
er. Torx wrench, T45 check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.

Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean. 8
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it 67
to idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
Maintenance
the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand OE Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
Check that the engine is at op- Engine oil, specified level
of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry
erating temperature, make sure cloth.
the ground is level and firm Seat the oil dipstick on the oil Between MIN and MAX
and place the motorcycle on its filler neck, but do not engage marks
z
centre stand. the threads.
Remove the oil dipstick and If the oil level is below the MIN
check the oil level. mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 68).
If the oil level is above the MAX

mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Remove oil dipstick 1.

Topping up engine oil Top up the engine oil to the tem undertaken by trained and
8 Make sure the ground is level specified level. qualified specialists.
and firm and place the motor- Check the engine oil level
68 ( 66). Check operation of the
cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the filler Install the oil dipstick. brakes
neck clean. Pull the handbrake lever.
Brake system The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Maintenance
Reliability
A fully functional brake system is Press the footbrake lever.
a basic requirement for the road The pressure point must be
safety of your motorcycle. clearly perceptible.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you If pressure points are not clearly
have any doubts about the de- perceptible:
z pendability of the brake system. Have the brakes checked by a
Under these circumstances have specialist workshop, preferably
the brake system checked by a an authorised BMW Motorrad
Remove oil dipstick 1. specialist workshop, preferably dealer.
Damage to the engine an authorised BMW Motorrad
can result if it is operated dealer. Brake pads
without enough oil, but the same Check the front brake pad
also applies if the oil level is too Incorrect working practices thickness
high. endanger the reliability of
Always make sure that the oil the brakes.
and firm and place the motor-
level is correct. Have all work on the brake sys-
cycle on its stand.

cause damage to the brake sys-
tem. 8
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not 69
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Maintenance
Have the brake pads replaced
Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised BMW
Brake disc thickness,
to ascertain their thickness. Motorrad dealer.
front
Viewing direction: Between the
spokes toward brake caliper 1. Checking rear brake pad
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing thickness z
plate. The wear indicators Make sure the ground is level
(grooves) must be clearly and firm and place the motor-
visible.) cycle on its stand.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can

In order to ensure the dependab-
8 ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
70 past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
Maintenance

Motorrad dealer.
Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
to ascertain their thickness. Brake fluid
rear
Viewing direction: from the rear
Check the brake-fluid
toward brake caliper 1. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
z level, front brakes
only, without backing plate.
The wear indicators must be A low fluid level in the
clearly visible.) brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
If the wear indicating mark is no This significantly reduces braking
longer visible: efficiency.
Brake pads worn past the Check the brake-fluid level at
minimum permissible thick- regular intervals.
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
and firm and hold the motor-
certain circumstances they can
cycle upright.
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.

with centre stand OE Checking brake-fluid
Make sure the ground is level level, rear brakes 8
A low fluid level in the 71
cycle on its centre stand.
brake reservoir can allow air
Move the handlebars to the to penetrate the brake system.
straight-ahead position. This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Maintenance
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Brake fluid level, front Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
DOT4 brake fluid with centre stand OE z
It is impermissible for the Make sure the ground is level
brake fluid level to drop be- and firm and place the motor-
low the MIN mark. (Brake- cycle on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in fluid reservoir horizontal)
front reservoir 1. If the brake fluid level drops be-
Wear of the brake pads low the permitted level:
causes the brake fluid level Have the defect rectified as
in the reservoir to sink. quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
dealer.

Coolant
8 Checking coolant level
72 Make sure the ground is level
cycle on its stand.
Maintenance
Check the brake fluid level in

Brake fluid level, rear
rear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level DOT4 brake fluid
z in the reservoir to sink. It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop be-
low the MIN mark. (Brake- Check the coolant level in ex-
fluid reservoir horizontal) pansion tank 1.
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
dealer.

Clutch
Checking clutch-lever 8
play 73
Maintenance
Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-
Coolant, specified level
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
between MIN and MAX Checking coolant level ( 72).
marks on the expansion tank Close the cap of the coolant Pull the clutch lever until resist- z
expansion tank. ance is perceptible.
If the coolant drops below the
Measure clutch-lever play a.
permitted level: Install the left side panel
Top up the coolant. ( 99). Clutch, play at handlebar
lever
Topping up coolant
Removing left side panel 1...2 mm
( 98). Clutch-lever play is out of toler-
ance:
Adjusting clutch-lever play
( 74).

Adjusting clutch-lever Pull boot 1 back over the ad- The locations of the marks are
8 play justing screw. indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
74 Tyres an arrow.
Checking tyre tread depth If the tyre tread is worn to minim-
Your motorcycle's handling um:
and grip can be impaired Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
Maintenance
even before the tyres wear to able.

the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law. Rims
Have the tyres changed in good Checking rims
Push back boot 1. time before they wear to the Make sure the ground is level
Slacken nut 2. minimum permissible tread and firm and place the motor-
z
To increase clutch play: turn depth. cycle on its stand.
adjusting screw 3 clockwise. Make sure the ground is level Visually inspect the rims for
To reduce clutch play: turn ad- and firm and place the motor- defects.
justing screw 3 counter-clock- cycle on its stand. Have damaged rims checked
wise. Measure the tyre tread depth and, if necessary, replaced by a
Checking clutch-lever play in the main tread grooves with specialist workshop, preferably
( 73). wear marks. an authorised BMW Motorrad
Repeat the steps in this pro- dealer.
Tyres have wear indicators
cedure until clutch play is set
integrated into the main
correctly.
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
Tighten nut 2.
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.

Checking spokes Lubricate the drive chain every
Make sure the ground is level 1000 km at the latest. Lubric- 8
and firm and place the motor- ate the chain more frequently if
the motorcycle is ridden in wet, 75
cycle on its stand.
Draw the handle of a screw- dusty or dirty conditions.
driver or a similar instrument Switch the ignition off and se-
across the spokes and listen lect neutral.
to the notes of the individual
Maintenance
Clean the drive chain with a
spokes.
suitable cleaning product, dry it
If the notes vary: and apply chain lubricant. Use a screwdriver to push the
Have the spokes checked by a Wipe off excess lubricant. chain up and down and meas-
specialist workshop, preferably ure difference a.
an authorised BMW Motorrad Checking chain sag Chain deflection z
dealer. Make sure the ground is level
Chain cycle on its stand. 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
Lubricating chain Turn the rear wheel until it no weight applied, supported
reaches the position with the on its centre stand)
Dirt, dust and inadequate
lubrication will result in ac- lowest amount of chain sag. If measured value is outside per-
celerated wear and significantly mitted tolerance:
shorten the drive chain's useful Adjust the chain sag ( 76).
life.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.

Adjust the chain sag counter-holding at the left-hand the entire chainset has to be
8 Make sure the ground is level side if necessary. replaced.
76 and firm and place the motor- Fastener, quick-release Pull the chain back at the rear-
cycle on its stand. axle, rear most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
100 Nm must remain inside the chain
links.
Checking chain wear
Maintenance
If the chain can be pulled back

Make sure the ground is level far enough to expose the tips of
and firm and place the motor- the sprocket teeth:
cycle on its stand. Consult a specialist workshop,
Motorrad dealer.
z
Slacken quick-release axle Wheels
nut 1, counter-holding at the Tyre recommendation
left-hand side if necessary.
For each size of tyre BMW
Use adjusting screws 2 on left
Motorrad tests and classifies
and right to adjust chain sag.
as roadworthy certain makes.
Checking chain sag ( 75).
BMW Motorrad cannot assess
Make sure that scale read-
the suitability or provide any
ings 3 are the same on left and Accelerated wear. guarantee of road safety for other
right. If a component of the tyres.
Tighten quick-release axle chainset is found to be worn,
nut 1 to the specified torque,

BMW Motorrad recommends and they too must match the
using only tyres tested by BMW motorcycle's system and con- 8
Motorrad. sequently cannot be changed.
You can obtain detailed informa- If you decide that you would like 77
tion from your authorised BMW to fit non-standard wheels to
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- your motorcycle, it is very im-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
Maintenance
Effect of wheel size an authorised BMW Motorrad
on suspension-control dealer. In some cases, the data Remove screw 1 and remove
systems programmed into the control unit the ABS sensor from its bore.
Wheel size is very important as a can be changed to suit the new
Raise front of motorcycle until
parameter for the ABS. In partic- wheel sizes.
the front wheel can turn freely.
ular, the diameter and the width
Removing front wheel BMW Motorrad recommends z
of a motorcycle's wheels are pro- the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
grammed into the control unit without centre stand OE
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
and are fundamental to all cal- Make sure the ground is level
Install the front-wheel stand
culations. Any change in these and firm and place the mo-
( 83).
influencing variables, caused for torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
example by a switch to wheels stand.
other than those installed ex-
with centre stand OE
works, can have serious effects
on the performance of the sys- Make sure the ground is level
tem. and firm and place the motor-
The sensor rings are essential for cycle on its centre stand.
correct road-speed calculation,

The front wheel must be
8 installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
78 Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
Maintenance
tion between the forks, making

sure that the brake disc passes
Release axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacing bushings 4 between the brake pads.
Remove axle 3, while support- and 5 from the wheel hub.
ing the wheel.
Do not remove the grease from Installing front wheel
z the axle.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.
Raise the front wheel, insert

axle 3 and tighten to specified
Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4 torque.
onto the wheel hub.

Fastener, quick-release
axle, front 8
79
45 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Apply the front brake and firmly
compress the front forks sever-
Maintenance
al times
Tighten axle clamping screw 2
to the specified torque. Insert the ABS sensor into its Remove two screws 1.
bore and install screw 1.
Clamp, front quick-re-
lease axle without centre stand OE
Remove the auxiliary stand. z
23 Nm
Removing rear wheel
cycle on its stand.
Remove three screws 2 and

remove the rear-wheel cover.
without centre stand OE

and firm and place the mo-

torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
8 stand.
80 with centre stand OE

cycle on its centre stand.
Maintenance
Remove axle nut 2, counter- Push the rear wheel as far for-
holding at the left-hand side if ward as possible and disen-
necessary. gage the chain from sprock-
Slacken adjusting screws 3 on et 4.
z left and right by turning them
counter-clockwise.
Remove screw 1 of the speed

sensor and remove the speed
sensor from the holder.

Install the rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not 8
tightened to the specified 81
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
Maintenance
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Remove quick-release axle 5, Lift the rear wheel and work
supporting the rear wheel as quick-release axle 5 through
you do so. the swinging arm, the brake
Roll the rear wheel back until caliper and the rear wheel.
it is clear of the swinging arm, z
while holding the brake caliper
on the left-hand side.
The sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
Make sure that the brake cal-
wheel. Make sure that these
iper moves on guide 6.
parts are not damaged or lost on
Roll the rear wheel into the
removal.
swinging arm, making sure that
the brake disc passes between
the brake pads.

8
82
Maintenance
Roll the rear wheel as far for- Seat the speed sensor in the Hold the rear-wheel cover
ward as possible and loop the holder and install screw 1 of in position and install three
chain over sprocket 4. the speed sensor. screws 2.
Adjust the chain sag ( 76).
z
Remove the auxiliary stand.
Install axle nut 2, but do not Install two screws 1.

tighten it at this point.

BMW Motorrad front- wheel with the BMW Motorrad
wheel stand front-wheel stand. 8
Use the front-wheel stand with 83
Install the front-wheel
the number (0 402 240).
stand
Place the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand.
Maintenance
with centre stand OE
Install rubber buffers 4 in the
Make sure the ground is level top positions on left and right.
and firm and place the motor- Centre the front-wheel stand
cycle on its centre stand. relative to the front wheel and
The BMW Motorrad front push it against the front axle. z
wheel stand is not designed Slacken adjusting screws 1 of Align the two adapters 2 so
to support motorcycles not fitted the front-wheel stand. that the front forks are securely
with a centre stand or without Push the two adapters 2 apart seated.
other auxiliary stands. A motor- until the front forks fit between Tighten adjusting screws 1.
cycle resting only on the front them.
wheel stand and the rear wheel Use locating pins 3 to set the
can topple. front-wheel stand to the de-
Place the motorcycle on its sired height.
centre stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front

Fuses Pull the defective fuse up and
8 Removing fuse
out of the fuse box.
84 If fuse defects recur fre-

Risk of fire if an attempt is quently have the electric
made to jumper defective circuits checked by a specialist
fuse. workshop, preferably an author-
Always replace defective fuses ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
with new fuses of the correct
Maintenance
amperage rating. Installing fuse

If the front of the motor- Switch off the ignition.
cycle is raised too far the Remove the seat ( 38).
auxiliary stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle could
z topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the auxiliary stand
remains on the ground. If ne-
cessary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand or the auxiliary Remove the defective fuse and
stand. replace it with a fuse of the
Apply uniform pressure to push correct amperage rating.
the front-wheel stand down Squeeze the two latches 1 to-
The fuse assignments and
and raise the motorcycle. gether and remove the fuse
fuse amperage ratings spe-
cover.
cified for your motorcycle are lis-
ted in the section entitled "Tech-

nical data". The figures in the The types of bulb fitted to Make sure the ground is level
graphic correspond to the fuse your motorcycle are listed and firm and place the motor- 8
numbers. in the section entitled "Technical cycle on its stand.
data". Switch off the ignition. 85
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an Do not touch the glass of
audible click. new bulbs with your fingers.
Installing seat ( 39). Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
Maintenance
the bulbs when handling them.
Bulbs Dirt deposits, in particular oil and
grease, interfere with heat radi-
Notes
ation from the bulb. This leads
A defective bulb places to overheating and shortens the
your safety at risk because bulb's operating life.
it is easier for other users to z
oversee the motorcycle. Replacing low-beam and Disconnect plug 1.
Replace defective bulbs as high-beam headlight bulb
soon as possible; always carry a
If it is not standing firmly,
complete set of spare bulbs if
the motorcycle could topple
possible.
in the course of the operations
The bulb is pressurised and described below.
can cause injury if dam- Always make sure that the
aged. motorcycle is stable and firmly
Wear protective goggles and supported.
gloves when changing bulbs.
Remove rubber cap 2.

The rubber cap encloses
8 and forms a seal around
the wiring for the parking light.
86 Consequently, the rubber cap
cannot be removed.
Maintenance
Install bulb 4, making sure that Install rubber cap 2.

tab 5 is correctly positioned.
z
Turn retaining ring 3 counter-
clockwise to release and re-
move the ring.
Remove bulb 4.
Replace the defective bulb.

Connect plug 1.
Bulb for low-beam and Hold retaining ring 3 in position
high-beam headlight and turn it clockwise to secure.
H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Replacing parking-light
bulb 8
If it is not standing firmly, 87
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
Maintenance
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Remove rubber cap 2. Pull parking-light socket 3 out
The rubber cap encloses of the headlight housing.
cycle on its stand. and forms a seal around
Switch off the ignition. the wiring for the parking light.
Consequently, the rubber cap
z
cannot be removed.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb

socket.
Disconnect plug 1.

8 Bulb for parking light
88
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Maintenance
Insert parking-light socket 3 Connect plug 1.

into the headlight housing.
Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear
z If it is not standing firmly,
Insert the bulb into the bulb in the course of the operations
socket. described below.
supported.
Install rubber cap 2. and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

8
89
Maintenance
Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install.
remove.
Replace the defective bulb. z

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn

indicators, rear
Pull the glass out of the reflect-
or housing at the threaded- R10W / 12 V / 10 W Working from the inboard side,
fastener side. insert the glass into the bulb
housing and close the housing.

8 Bulb for tail light/brake
90 light
P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Maintenance
Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and re-

move the rear-light glass.
Replacing rear-light and
brake-light bulb
z If it is not standing firmly,
in the course of the operations Press bulb 2 into its socket
described below. and turn it clockwise to install.
supported.
and firm and place the motor- Press bulb 2 into its socket
cycle on its stand. and turn it counter-clockwise to
remove.
Switch off the ignition.

8
91
Maintenance
Hold the rear-light glass in pos- Remove two screws 1. Remove air filter element 6.
ition and install two screws 1. Pull out connecting flange 2.
Disconnect intake air pipe 3
Air filter from the air filter housing and
remove it from mount 4. z
Replacing air-filter
element
Removing right side panel
( 96).
Insert cleaned or new air filter

element 6.
Disconnect plug 5.

Install two screws 1.
8 Install the right side panel
92 ( 97).
Jump starting
The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
Maintenance
a load-capacity rating adequate

Connect plug 5. Seat the intake air pipe in for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
guides 7 of the air filter cessively high current can lead
housing. Take care not to to a cable fire or damage to the
bend the rubber seals of the air vehicle electronics.
z filter element out of shape. Do not use the on-board socket
to jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.
A short-circuit can res-
ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with the
Seat the intake air pipe in motorcycle.
mount 4. Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Install connecting flange 2.

Jump-starting with a donor- tion point and the other end ground point first, then dis-
battery voltage higher than to the positive terminal of the connect the second jump lead 8
12 V can damage the vehicle donor vehicle's battery. from the positive terminal and
electronics. Connect one end of the black the battery connection point. 93
Make sure that the battery of the jump lead to a suitable earthing Do not use proprietary
donor vehicle has a voltage rating point on the motorcycle (e.g. start-assist sprays or oth-
of 12 V. screw 2) and the other end to er products to start the engine.
a suitable earthing point on the
Maintenance
Make sure the ground is level Installing seat ( 39).
donor vehicle or the negative
terminal of the donor vehicle's
cycle on its stand. Battery
battery.
Remove the seat ( 38).
Run the engine of the donor Maintenance instructions
vehicle during jump-starting. Correct upkeep, recharging and
Start the engine of the vehicle storage will prolong the life of z
with the discharged battery the battery and are essential if
in the usual way; if the en- warranty claims are to be con-
gine does not start, wait a few sidered.
minutes before repeating the Compliance with the points be-
attempt in order to protect the low is important in order to max-
starter motor and the donor imise battery life:
battery. Keep the surface of the battery
Allow both engines to idle for a clean and dry
Remove cover 1 from the bat- few minutes before disconnect-
tery connection point. Be sure to read and comply
ing the jump leads. with the instructions for char-
Begin by connecting one end Disconnect the jump lead from
of the red jump lead to the the negative terminal and the
motorcycle's battery connec-

ging the battery on the follow- fore recharging it with a charger Charging battery when
8 ing pages connected directly to the battery disconnected
Do not turn the battery upside posts. Charge the battery using a
94 down If you switch on the igni- suitable charger.
If the battery is not discon- tion and the multifunction Comply with the operating in-
nected, the on-board elec- display and telltale lights fail to structions of the charger.
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually light up, the battery is completely Once the battery is fully
Maintenance
drain the battery. This can cause flat. Attempting to charge a com- charged, disconnect the
the battery to run flat. If this hap- pletely flat battery via the on- charger's terminal clips from
pens, warranty claims will not be board socket can cause damage the battery terminals.
accepted. to the motorcycle's electronics.
The battery has to be re-
If the motorcycle is to be out of If a battery has discharged to the charged at regular intervals
use for more than four weeks, extent that it is completely flat, it in the course of a lengthy period
z disconnect the battery or con- has to be disconnected from the of disuse. See the instructions
nect a suitable trickle charger to on-board circuits and charged for caring for your battery. Al-
the battery. with the charger connected dir- ways fully recharge the battery
ectly to the battery posts. before restoring it to use
Charging battery when With the battery connected
connected to the motorcycle's on-board Removing battery
Charging the connected electrical system, charge only Switch off the ignition.
battery directly at the bat- via the power socket. Remove the centre trim panel
tery terminals can damage the Comply with the operating in- ( 100).
vehicle electronics. structions of the charger.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-

Lift the battery up and out; Checking battery-acid
work it slightly back and forth level 8
if it is difficult to remove. Check the acid level regularly 95
Install the battery at intervals of approximately
three months.
Remove the battery ( 94).
Maintenance
Push back cover 1 of the bat-
tery's positive terminal.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
z
Install the battery, making sure
Always proceed in the correct
to connect breather hose 5.
sequence.
Install battery retaining strap 4. Check the acid level at mark 1.
Disconnect negative lead 2 Connect positive lead 3 first.
first. Then connect negative lead 2.
Then disconnect positive Push cover 1 into position over
lead 3. the battery positive terminal.
Disengage battery retaining Install the centre trim panel
strap 4 and disconnect breath- ( 100).
er hose 5.
Setting clock ( 29).

Body panels
8 Removing right side panel
96 Make sure the ground is level
cycle on its stand.
Maintenance
Disconnect plug 2.
Specified level, battery
fluid
distilled water
z
Between MIN and MAX
marks Remove four screws 1 and re-
If the acid level is below the MIN move the flashing turn indicator
mark: with the side panel.
Top up the battery acid with
distilled water to the specified
level.
Remove two screws 3.

Installing right side panel
8
97
Maintenance
Slacken screw 4. Install two screws 3.
Seat the side panel in the Installing seat ( 39).
centre trim panel at points 6
and push it into mount 5.
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Pull the side panel out of the

mount at position 5, then work Connect plug 2.
the side panel up and clear of
the motorcycle. Tighten screw 4.

8
98
Maintenance
Hold the flashing turn indicator Remove four screws 1 and re- Remove two screws 3.
with side panel in position and move the flashing turn indicator Remove oil filler cap 4.
install four screws 1. with the side panel.
z Removing left side panel

cycle on its stand.
Slacken screw 5.
Disconnect plug 2.

Installing left side panel
8
99
Maintenance
Pull the side panel out of the Tighten screw 5.
mount at position 6, then work Lower the side panel over the
the side panel up and clear of oil filler neck from above. In
the motorcycle. In this process, this process, take care not to
take care not to damage rubber damage rubber boot 7. z
boot 7. Seat the side panel in the
centre trim panel at points 8
and push it into mount 6.
Install oil filler cap 4.

Install two screws 3.
Installing seat ( 39).

Remove the centre trim Installing centre trim
8 panel panel
100 Removing right side panel
( 96).
Removing left side panel
( 98).
Maintenance
Connect plug 2.
Hold the centre trim panel

in position and install two
z
screws 1.
Install the left side panel
( 99).
Remove two screws 1 and re- Install the right side panel
move the centre trim panel. ( 97).
Hold the flashing turn indicator

with side panel in position and
install four screws 1.

Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9
101
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 z
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 104

Care products painted parts prior to washing Warm water intensifies the
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. effect of salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off
102 that you use the cleaning and
the motorcycle immediately after road salt.
care products you can obtain
it has been exposed to strong
from your authorised BMW The high pressure of steam
sunlight and do not wash it in the
Motorrad dealer. The substances cleaners can damage seals,
sun.
in BMW Care Products have the hydraulic brake system, the
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care
been tested in laboratories and in electrical system, and the seat.

is washed frequently, especially
practice; they provide optimised Do not use a steam jet or high-
z care and protection for the
during the winter months.
pressure cleaning equipment.
materials used in your vehicle. To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im- Cleaning easily
The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip.
cleaning and care products damaged components
can damage vehicle components. After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden Plastics
Do not use solvents such as cel-
through water or ridden in Clean plastic parts with water
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
the rain, the brake discs and and BMW plastic care emulsion.
fuel or the like, and do not use
pads might be wet and the This includes in particular:
cleaning products that contain
brakes might not take effect Windscreen and slipstream de-
alcohol.
immediately. flectors
Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time Headlight lens made of plastic
until the brake discs and brake Glass cover of the instrument
BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. cluster
that you use BMW insect re- Black, unpainted parts
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on

If plastic parts are cleaned Radiator Paint care
using unsuitable cleaning Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly 9
agents, the surfaces can be dam- prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term 103
aged. gine due to inadequate cooling. effects of substances that dam-
Do not use cleaning agents that For example, use a garden hose age the paint, especially if your
contain alcohol, solvents or ab- with low water pressure. motorcycle is ridden in areas
rasives to clean plastic parts.
Cooling fins can be bent with high air pollution or natural
Even fly-remover pads or clean-
Care
easily. sources of dirt, for example tree
ing pads with hard surfaces can resin or pollen.
produce scratches. Take care not to bend the fins z
when cleaning the radiator. Remove particularly aggressive
Soften stubborn dirt and substances immediately, how-
insects by covering the af- Rubber ever, as otherwise the paint can
fected areas with a wet cloth. Treat rubber components with be affected or become discol-
water or BMW rubber-care oured. Substances of this nature
Chrome products. include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
Use plenty of water and BMW brake fluid and bird droppings.
Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
the care of rubber seals can polish or BMW paint cleaner for
ticularly if it has been exposed to
cause damage. this purpose.
road salt. Use chrome polish for
Do not use silicone sprays or Marks on the paintwork are par-
additional treatment.
other care products that contain ticularly easy to see after the
silicon. motorcycle has been washed.
Remove stains of this kind im-
mediately, using cleaning-grade
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.

BMW Motorrad recommends Coat bright metal and chrome-
9 BMW tar remover for removing plated parts with an acid-free
specks of tar. Remember to wax grease (e.g. Vaseline).
104 the parts treated in this way. Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
Protective wax coating is no load on either wheel.
BMW Motorrad recommends Before laying the vehicle
applying only BMW car wax or up out of use, have the en-
Care
products containing carnauba gine oil and the oil filter element
z wax or synthetic wax. changed by a specialist work-
It is time to rewax the paint- shop, preferably an authorised
work when water "puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring
beads. to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Laying up motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle. Restoring motorcycle
Remove the battery. to use
Spray the brake and clutch Remove outer preservation.
lever pivots, the side stand Clean the motorcycle.
pivots and the centre stand Install operational battery.
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit- Before starting: work through
ted with a centre stand) with a the checklist.
suitable lubricant.

Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10
105
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
z
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
106 Possible cause Remedy
Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand Retract the side stand ( 44).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 44).
Technical data
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 49).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 94).

Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 10
107
Fastener, quick-release axle,
front
M16 x 1.5 - 10.9 45 Nm
Clamp, front quick-release axle
Technical data
M8 x 20 23 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Fastener, quick-release axle,
rear
M16 x 1.5 100 Nm z
Tensioning screws for drive
chain
M8 x 70 10 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Union nut, mirror
20 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid
10 Clamping screw, mirror to
108 handlebar fitting
21 Nm
Technical data

Engine
Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-
10
shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated by 109
bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-
inder and cylinder head, integral water pump, 5-
speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.
Displacement 652 cm3
Technical data
Cylinder bore 100 mm
Piston stroke 83 mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Nominal output 37 kW, - at engine speed: 6500 min-1
with power reduction OA 25 kW, - at engine speed: 5500 min-1 z
Torque 60 Nm, - at engine speed: 4800 min-1
with power reduction OA 51 Nm, - at engine speed: 4000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1
Idle speed 1480 min-1

Fuel
10 Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
110 91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.3 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Technical data
BMW recommends BP fuels
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change)
z 1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling
0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up
of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes
Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA ~-20 °C
SAE 10W-40, API SF / SG / SH ~-20 °C, Operation in winter
SAE 15W-40, API SF / SG / SH ~-10 °C
BMW recommends

Oil grades BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect 10
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to 111
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
BMW recommends
Technical data
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
Transmission z
Gearbox type claw-shift 5-speed gearbox
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear
1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear
1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear
0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear

Rear-wheel drive
10 Type of final drive Chain drive
112
Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork
Secondary transmission ratio 2,938
Running gear
Technical data
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber; spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad-
z justable, rebound stage damping steplessly ad-
justable.
Spring travel, rear 165 mm, At wheel

Brakes
Type of front brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
10
floating caliper 113
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated 1-piston floating caliper with
fixed brake disc
Technical data
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets 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". z
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 100 / 90 - 19
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Spoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size 3.00" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 130 / 80 - 17

10 Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C
114 2.1 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-
perature: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C
2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-
perature: 20 °C
Technical data
Electrics
Battery
Battery type Lead-acid battery
z Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new
max 0.9 mm, Wear limit

Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W
10
115
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Technical data
Fuses
Current rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A
Current rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz- 10 A
ard warning flashers, on-board socket, optional
accessories and diagnosis plug)
Current rating of fuse 3 (for horn and headlight 7.5 A z
flasher)
Current rating of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight) 7.5 A

10 Current rating of fuse 5 (for high-beam headlight)
Current rating of fuse 6 (for instrument panel,
7.5 A
7.5 A
116 flashing turn indicators, hazard warning flashers,
brake light and optional accessories)
Current rating of fuse 7 (for rear light and parking 4A
light)
Technical data
Current rating of fuse 8 (for heated handlebar 4A

grips)
Frame
Frame type Bridge-type steel frame with bottom truss and
bolt-on rear frame
z
Type plate location Main frame, top right on steering head
VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2175 mm
10
117
Height of motorcycle 1265 mm, Full load of fuel, with rider: 85 kg
Width of motorcycle 910 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with lowered suspension OE 750 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Technical data
with high seat OA 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Weights
Unladen weight 193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
z
Permissible gross weight 380 kg
Maximum payload max 187 kg

Riding specifications
10 Top speed >170 km/h
118
with power reduction OA 145 km/h
Technical data

Service
Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11
119
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 120
BMW Motorrad mobility services -
roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Service
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 z
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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
120 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 mobility
rad dealer. ways in optimum condition, BMW
Motorrad recommends that you services - roadside
Your authorised BMW Motorrad have the maintenance work re- 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 mobility services
dertaken as part of each service. your authorised BMW Motor- available for each new BMW mo-
Have all maintenance and repair rad dealer. For generous treat- torcycle enable you to access an
work carried out confirmed in the ment of claims submitted after extensive range of services such
"Service" chapter in this manual. the warranty period has expired, as breakdown assistance, motor-
Authorised BMW Motorrad deal- evidence of regular maintenance cycle transportation etc. (details
ers are supplied with the latest is essential. can differ from country to coun-
technical information and have
try). In the event of a breakdown,

contact the Mobile Service or- "Service Contact Europe" or the date when the next service
ganisation 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 121
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 Motorrad a maximum odometer reading is
Service
vice Kontakt / Service Contact" dealer conducts the BMW pre- entered as well in the confirma-
brochures, along with informa- delivery check before handing tion of service. Servicing has to
tion on Mobile Service and the over the motorcycle to you. be brought forward if this odo-
z
dealership network. BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
the next scheduled date for the
BMW Motorrad service The BMW running-in check has service.
to be performed when the mo-
network torcycle has covered between
BMW Motorrad has an extens- 500 km and 1,200 km
ive after-sales service network in
place to look after you and your BMW Service
motorcycle in more than 100 The BMW Service is carried out
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
122
Check Check
Completed Completed
on on
Service
Odometer reading
Next service
z at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
11
123
on on on
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
Next service Next service Next service
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
Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

11 BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
124
on on on

Service
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,

BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
11
125
on on on
Service
on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z

11 BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
126
on on on

Service
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,

Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories 11
and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 127
Item Odometer Date
reading
Service
z

Item Odometer Date
11 reading
128
Service

A Brake fluid C
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid levels, 70 Care, 101 12
ABS Reservoir, front, 13 Case
Control, 18 Operation, 59 129
Reservoir, rear, 13
Engineering details, 54 Brake pads Chain
Self-diagnosis, 45 Adjusting sag, 76
Checking brake-pad
Switching off and on, 33 thickness, 68 Checking sag, 75
Warnings, 23 Running in, 46 Checking wear, 76
Index
Accessories Brakes Lubricating, 75
Notes, 58 Checking operation, 68 Checklist, 44 z
Air filter Notes, 47 Clock, 15
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Technical data, 113 Adjusting, 29
Replacing, 91 Bulbs Clutch
Notes on replacement, 85 Adjusting clutch lever, 34
B Adjusting handlebar-lever
Replacing brake-light bulb, 90
Battery play, 74
Replacing high-beam headlight
Charging battery when
bulb, 85 Checking play, 73
connected, 94
Replacing low-beam headlight Technical data, 111
Charging battery when
bulb, 85 Confirmation of maintenance
disconnected, 94
Replacing rear light bulb, 90 work, 122
Installation, 95
Replacing side-light bulb, 87 Coolant
Maintenance instructions, 93 Checking fluid level, 72
Removal, 94 Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 88 Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Stowage, 11 Topping up, 73
Technical data, 115
BMW Motorrad service, 120

Coolant temperature F H
12 Warning, 22 Frame
Technical data, 116
Handlebar fitting, centre
Overview, 18
130 D Front-wheel stand, 83 Handlebar fitting, left
Damping Fuel Overview, 16
Adjuster, rear, 13 Filler neck, 13 Handlebar fitting, right
Adjusting, 36 Refuelling, 49 Overview, 17
Dimensions, 117 Technical data, 110 Hazard warning flashers
Index
Warning, 22 Control, 18
E Fuses, 14 Operation, 31
z Electrics
Technical data, 114 Headlight
G
Emergency off switch (kill Beam throw, 37
General views
switch), 17, 32 centre handlebar fitting, 18 Driving on right/driving on
Engine Instrument panel, 15 left, 37
Starting, 17, 44 Left handlebar fitting, 16 Headlight flasher, 16, 31
Technical data, 109 Left side, 11 High-beam headlight
Engine oil Right handlebar fitting, 17 Switch, 16
Checking fill level, 66 Right side, 13 Switching on, 31
Filler neck, 11 Telltale lights, 20 Telltale light, 20
Oil dipstick, 11 Underneath the seat, 14 Horn, 16
Technical data, 110 Grip heating I
Topping up, 68 Control, 17 Idle
Engine oil pressure Operation, 33 Telltale light, 20
Warning, 22
Equipment, 6

Ignition Luggage R
Switching off, 28 Instructions for loading, 42 Rear-wheel drive
Technical data, 112
12
Switching on, 28 131
M Refuelling, 49
Ignition switch, 28
Maintenance Restoring to use, 104
Instrument cluster Notes, 66
Overview, 15 Rev. counter, 15
Maintenance intervals, 121 Rider's Manual
J Mirrors Stowage, 14
Index
Jump starting, 92 Adjusting, 34 Running gear
Mobility services, 120 Technical data, 112
K Motorcycle
z
Running in, 46
Keys, 28 Care, 101
Laying up, 104 S
L Safety instructions, 42
Laying up, 104 Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 49 Seat
Lights Installation, 38
Headlight flasher, 31 Restoring to use, 104
Lock, 11
Switch on the high-beam O Removal, 38
headlight, 31 Odometer and tripmeters, 15 Service, 120
Switch on the parking lights, 29 Operation, 30 Side light
Switching on low-beam Off-roading, 47 Switching on, 30
headlight, 31 Spark plugs
Switching on the parking P Technical data, 114
lights, 30 Parking, 49 Speedometer, 15
Low-beam headlight Power socket, 11
Switching on, 31 Notes on use, 58

Spring preload Spark plugs, 114 Tyres
12 Adjuster, rear, 13 Standards, 7 BMW recommendations, 113
Adjusting, 35 Transmission, 111 Inflation pressure, 37
132
Standards, 7 Tyres, 113 Pressures, 114
Starter, 17 Weights, 117 Recommendations, 76
Starting, 44 Wheels, 113 Running in, 46
Status indicators Telltale lights, 15 Table of tyre pressures, 13, 14
Index
See also warnings, 20 Overview, 20 Technical data, 113

Standard status indicators, 20 Toolkit
z Warnings, 20 Contents, 66 V
Steering lock, 28 Stowage, 14 Vehicle identification number
Position on the motorcycle, 13
Topcase
T Operation, 61
Technical data W
Torques, 107 Warnings, 20
Brakes, 113
Transmission With ABS, 23
Bulbs, 115 Technical data, 111
Clutch, 111 Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Transportation Weights, 117
Dimensions, 117 Lashing, 50
Electrics, 114 Payload table, 14
Troubleshooting chart, 106 Wheels
Engine, 109 Turn indicators Change of size, 77
Engine oil, 110 Operate, 16 Checking rims, 74
Frame, 116 Telltale light, 20 Install the rear wheel, 81
Fuel, 110 Type plate Removing rear wheel, 79
Rear-wheel drive, 112 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Technical data, 113
Running gear, 112

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are all operated with the same

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a Normal operating position

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Attempting to adjust the to position 3: largest span

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the headlight basic setting is Motorrad dealer.

Use the ignition key to turn

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-

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