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MOTORRAD
RIDER'S MANUAL
G 310 GS
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BMW Motorrad.
01 GENERAL INSTRUC- 04 OPERATION 32
TIONS 2
Ignition 34
Quick & easy reference 4 Lights 35
Abbreviations and sym- Turn indicators 37
bols 4 Multifunction display 38
Equipment 5 Date and time 39
Technical data 5 Resetting trip distance 39
Currency 5 Resetting the average
Additional sources of values 40
information 6 Seat 40
Certificates and operat-
ing licences 6 05 ADJUSTMENT 42
Data memory 6
Mirrors 44
Headlight 44
02 GENERAL VIEWS 12
Spring preload 45
General view, left side 14 Brakes 46
General view, right Clutch 47
side 15
Underneath the seat 16 06 RIDING 48
Multifunction switch,
left 17 Safety instructions 50
Multifunction switch, Regular check 53
right 18 Starting 53
Instrument cluster 19 Running in 55
rpm redline warning 56
Brakes 57
03 STATUS INDICAT- Parking your motor-
ORS 20 cycle 58
Refuelling 59
Warning and indicator
Securing motorcycle
lights 22
for transportation 61
Multifunction display 23
Warning indicators 24
Service display 29
Fuel reserve 30
Rev. counter 31
07 ENGINEERING DE- 10 CARE 114
TAILS 64
Care products 116
General instructions 66 Washing the vehicle 116
Antilock braking sys- Cleaning easily dam-
tem 66 aged components 117
Care of paintwork 118
Vehicle preservation 119
08 MAINTENANCE 70 Laying up the motor-
General notes 72 cycle 119
Toolkit 72 Restoring motorcycle
Front-wheel stand 73 to use 120
Rear-wheel stand 73
Engine oil 74 11 TECHNICAL DATA 122
Brake system 76
Clutch 81 Troubleshooting chart 124
Coolant 82 Screw connections 125
Tyres 83 Fuel 126
Wheel rims 84 Engine oil 126
Wheels 85 Engine 127
Chain 93 Clutch 127
Lighting 95 Transmission 128
Jump-starting 96 Final drive 128
Battery 97 Frame 128
Fuses 101 Chassis and
Diagnostic connector 102 suspension 129
Brakes 129
09 ACCESSORIES 104 Wheels and tyres 129
Electrical system 130
General notes 106 Dimensions 131
Heated handlebar Weights 132
grips 106 Performance figures 132
Power socket 107 Accessories 132
Topcase 107
Light topcase 110
12 SERVICE 134
Reporting safety-rel-
evant defects 136
BMW Motorrad
Service 137
BMW Motorrad
Service history 137
BMW Motorrad Mo-
bility services 138
Maintenance work 138
Maintenance sched-
ule 140
Maintenance confirm-
ations 141
Service confirmations 155
INDEX 158
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
01
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE 4
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4
EQUIPMENT 5
TECHNICAL DATA 5
CURRENCY 5
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 6
CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES 6
DATA MEMORY 6
4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE cessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
Chapter 2 of these operating
NOTICE Specific instruc-
instructions will provide you
tions on how to operate,
with an initial overview of your
control, adjust or look after
motorcycle. All maintenance
items of equipment on the
and servicing work on the mo-
vehicle.
torcycle is documented in the
“Service” section. The record of Instruction.
the maintenance work you have Result of an activity.
had performed on your vehicle
is a precondition for generous Reference to a page
treatment of goodwill claims. with more detailed
When the time comes to sell information.
your BMW, please remem- Indicates the end of
ber to hand over this Rider's a passage relating to
Manual; it is an important part specific accessories or
of the motorcycle. items of equipment.
02
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE 14
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE 15
UNDERNEATH THE SEAT 16
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT 17
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT 18
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 19
14 GENERAL VIEWS
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE
1 Battery ( 97)
2 Operating instructions
( 4)
3 Toolkit ( 72)
4 Fuses ( 101)
5 Diagnostic connector
( 102)
6 Gripping clamp
17
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT
1 Button ( 38)
2 Indicator lights ( 22)
3 Multifunction display
( 23)
4 Warning lights ( 22)
5 Photosensor for the bright-
ness control in the multi-
function display
rpm redline warning
( 56)
STATUS
INDICATORS
03
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 22
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY 23
WARNING INDICATORS 24
SERVICE DISPLAY 29
FUEL RESERVE 30
REV. COUNTER 31
22 STATUS INDICATORS
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
1 On-board computer
( 38)
2 Display area for values
3 Service display ( 29)
4 Clock ( 39)
5 Warning symbols ( 24)
6 Gear; "N" indicates neutral
7 Speed
8 Engine speed ( 31)
9 Fuel level ( 29)
24 STATUS INDICATORS
WARNING INDICATORS
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
If two or more warnings occur
at the same time, all the ap-
propriate warning lights and
warning symbols appear.
The possible warnings are lis-
ted on the next pages.
Warnings, overview
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
lights up. Vehicle voltage is
too low ( 26)
flashes red. is displayed. Coolant tempe-
rature too high
( 26)
lights up is displayed. Engine in emer-
yellow. gency-operation
mode ( 26)
lights up flashes. Engine warning
yellow. ( 27)
lights up. Drive malfunction
( 27)
lights up flashes. Serious drive mal-
yellow. function ( 28)
flashes.
WARNING WARNING
Unusual ride characterist- Engine damage when run-
ics when engine running in ning in emergency-operation
emergency-operation mode mode
Risk of accident Risk of accident
Avoid accelerating sharply Ride slowly, avoid accelerat-
and overtaking. ing sharply and overtaking.
If possible, have the vehicle
Possible cause:
picked up and have the
The engine control unit has
fault rectified by a specialist
diagnosed a fault which im-
workshop, preferably an
pairs the engine performance
authorised BMW Motorrad
or throttle response. The en-
Retailer.
gine is in emergency-operation
mode. In exceptional cases, the Possible cause:
engine stops and refuses to The engine control unit has
start. diagnosed a fault which may
Have the fault rectified as cause severe secondary faults.
quickly as possible by a spe- The engine is in emergency-op-
cialist workshop, preferably eration mode.
an authorised BMW Motorrad Avoid high load and rpm
dealer. ranges if possible.
It is possible to continue rid- Have the fault rectified as
ing, however the engine per- quickly as possible by a spe-
formance and engine speed cialist workshop, preferably
range may be impaired and an authorised BMW Motorrad
not function as normal. dealer.
It is possible to continue to
Engine warning
ride but not recommended.
lights up yellow.
Drive malfunction
flashes. lights up.
28 STATUS INDICATORS
Possible cause: Possible cause:
The engine control unit has ABS self-diagnosis not
diagnosed a fault that affects completed
pollutant emissions and/or re-
duces power. The ABS function is not
Have the fault rectified available, because self-
by a specialist workshop, diagnosis did not complete.
preferably an authorised (The motorcycle has to reach
BMW Motorrad retailer. a defined minimum speed
You can continue riding; pol- for the wheel sensors to be
lutant emissions are higher checked: min 5 km/h)
than the threshold values. Pull away slowly. Bear in
mind that the ABS function
Serious drive malfunction
is not available until self-
lights up yellow.
diagnosis has completed.
approx. 1 l
Refuelling ( 59).
When a service is due
Service appointment has within 1000 km, the word
passed SERVICE 1 and countdown
lights up yellow. distance 2 are displayed and
the distance counts down
SERVICE is displayed con- in steps of 100 km. This
stantly. information appears briefly
Possible cause: after the Pre-Ride-Check
The driving performance or the completes.
date indicate that servicing is
due.
Have your motorcycle ser-
viced regularly by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
30 STATUS INDICATORS
SERVICE displayed constantly
FUEL RESERVE
Range
REV. COUNTER
04
IGNITION 34
LIGHTS 35
TURN INDICATORS 37
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY 38
DATE AND TIME 39
RESETTING TRIP DISTANCE 39
RESETTING THE AVERAGE VALUES 40
SEAT 40
34 OPERATION
IGNITION
Keys
You receive 2 vehicle keys.
Ignition switch/steering lock,
fuel filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
key.
Engaging steering lock
Push the ignition key 1 into
ATTENTION the steering lock and turn to
the LOCK position, moving
Handlebars turned in wrong the handlebars slightly as you
direction when motorcycle do this.
propped on side stand Ignition, lights and all function
Risk of damage to parts if circuits are switched off.
vehicle topples Handlebars are locked.
On level ground, always turn Vehicle key can be removed.
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock. Switching on ignition
In all other cases it is the lie
of the ground that determ-
ines the direction in which
the handlebars should be
turned.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars
all the way to the left.
Insert the ignition key 1 into
the ignition steering lock and
turn it to the ON position.
Side lights, low-beam head-
light and all function circuits
are switched on.
Engine can be started.
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Pre-Ride-Check is performed. Emergency-off or operation
( 54) mode
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed ( 55) WARNING
Switching off ignition Operation of the kill switch
while riding
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
locking
Do not operate the kill
switch when riding.
LIGHTS
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on auto-
A = Operation mode
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
B = Emergency-off (en-
The low-beam headlight
gine is switched off)
and the side light drain
the battery. Do not switch the
36 OPERATION
ignition on for longer than ab- High beam indicator light
solutely necessary. lights up.
Move switch 1 to the centre
The low-beam headlight
position.
switches on automatically
The blue high beam indicator
under the following conditions:
light goes out.
When the engine is started.
The low-beam headlight is
If the vehicle is pushed while
switched on.
the ignition is on.
Using daytime riding light
When the engine is not
with daytime riding light OE
running you can switch on
the lights by switching on the
ignition and either switching WARNING
on the high-beam headlight or
Switching on the daytime
operating the headlight flasher.
riding light in the dark.
with daytime riding light OE Risk of accident
In daytime the daytime riding Do not use the daytime rid-
light can be switched on as an ing light in the dark.
alternative to the low-beam
By comparison with the
headlight.
low-beam headlight, the
High-beam headlight, daytime running light makes
operating the vehicle more visible to on-
coming traffic. This improves
daytime visibility.
Press button 1.
The high-beam headlight is
switched on until you release
the button.
TURN INDICATORS
Operating the turn indicators
Switch on the ignition ( 34).
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MIRRORS 44
HEADLIGHT 44
SPRING PRELOAD 45
BRAKES 46
CLUTCH 47
44 ADJUSTMENT
MIRRORS Right mirror (lock nut)
Adjusting mirrors to adapter
22 Nm (Left-hand thread)
Left mirror (lock nut) to
adapter
22 Nm
Push protective cap 1 over
the threaded fastener.
HEADLIGHT
Turn the mirror to the desired Adjusting headlight for
position. driving on left/driving on right
Adjusting mirror arm This motorcycle has a symmet-
ric-beam low-beam headlight.
If the motorcycle is ridden in
a country where the oppos-
ite rule of the road applies, its
symmetric low-beam headlight
means that no measures are
necessary to prevent the head-
light beam from dazzling on-
coming traffic.
Push protective cap 1 up the
Headlight beam throw and
mirror arm to expose the
spring preload
threaded fastener.
Headlight beam throw is
Loosen lock nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the generally kept constant when
appropriate position. spring preload is adjusted to
Tighten the locknut to the suit load. Headlight beam
specified tightening torque, throw is set correctly ex-works.
while holding the mirror arm If there are doubts about
to ensure that it does not the correct headlight
move out of position. beam throw, have the setting
checked by a specialist work-
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shop, preferably an authorised SPRING PRELOAD
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Adjustment
Adjusting headlight beam Spring preload has to be ad-
throw justed to suit the weight of
Requirement rider, passenger and luggage.
Even with spring preload Increase spring preload for
correctly adjusted, oncoming heavier riders, decrease spring
traffic is dazzled if the motor- preload for lighter riders.
cycle is heavily loaded. Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Loosen bolt 1.
Swivel the headlight to adjust
beam throw.
Tighten screw 1 while holding
the headlight so that it cannot
move out of position. Remove screw 2.
When the motorcycle is again Pull frame panel 3 out of the
ridden with a lower load: grommets and remove it.
Have the basic settings of the
headlight restored by a spe-
cialist workshop, best of all by
a BMW Motorrad dealer.
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06
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 50
REGULAR CHECK 53
STARTING 53
RUNNING IN 55
RPM REDLINE WARNING 56
BRAKES 57
PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE 58
REFUELLING 59
SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION 61
50 RIDING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Loading
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct WARNING
clothing! Always wear Handling adversely affected
Helmet by overloading and imbal-
Suit anced loads
Gloves Risk of falling
Boots Do not exceed the permiss-
This applies even to short ible gross weight and be
journeys, and to every season sure to comply with the in-
of the year. Your authorised structions on loading.
BMW Motorrad retailer will Set spring preload to suit total
be happy to advise you on weight.
the correct clothing for every with topcase OA
purpose. Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload and maximum
WARNING permissible speed, see
also the section entitled
Loose textiles, items of lug- "Accessories" ( 109).
gage or straps snagged by
Payload of topcase
open rotating parts of the
vehicle (wheels, drive shaft)
Risk of accident max 5 kg
Make sure that loosely worn
with topcase Light OA
or carried textiles cannot be
Note the maximum permiss-
snagged by openly rotating
ible payload and maximum
parts of the vehicle.
permissible speed, see
Keep all items of luggage
also the section entitled
and straps well clear of
"Accessories" ( 111).
openly rotating parts of the
vehicle. Payload of topcase
max 3 kg
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Make sure that the weight is Top speed
uniformly distributed between
right and left. DANGER
Stow heavy items at the bot-
tom. Maximum speed of the mo-
torcycle is higher than the
permissible maximum rated
speed of the tyres
Risk of accident due to tyre
damage at high speed
Comply with the tyre-spe-
cific speed restrictions.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
Lash luggage 1 securely. monoxide, which is colourless
Pass retaining straps 2 and odourless but highly toxic.
through eyes 4 of luggage
carrier 3 and tighten. WARNING
Speed Exhaust gases adversely af-
If you ride at high speed, al- fecting health
ways bear in mind that various Risk of asphyxiation
boundary conditions can ad- Do not inhale exhaust
versely affect the handling of fumes.
your motorcycle: Do not run the engine in an
Incorrect adjustment of the enclosed space.
spring system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing WARNING
Insufficient tyre pressure
Inhalation of harmful va-
Poor tyre tread
Etc. pours
Health hazard
Do not inhale vapours from
operating fluid and plastics.
Use the vehicle only out-
doors.
52 RIDING
Risk of burn injury
ATTENTION
CAUTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
Engine and exhaust system converter
become very hot when the Damage to catalytic converter
vehicle is in use Note the points listed for
Risk of burn injury protection of the catalytic
When you park the vehicle converter.
make sure that no-one and
no objects can come into Risk of overheating
contact with the hot engine
and exhaust system. ATTENTION
WARNING
New brake pads
Longer stopping distance, risk
of accident
Apply the brakes in good
Accelerate.
time.
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The rpm redline warn- front wheel. Remember to pull
ing 1 lights up when the clutch at the same time.
the following engine speed is BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
reached: the front wheel from locking.
>10000 min-1 In the "emergency braking situ-
Take care not to exceed the ations" that are trained so fre-
following engine speed: quently, braking force is ap-
Maximum engine speed plied as rapidly as possible and
with the rider's full force ap-
plied to the brake levers; un-
max 10800 min-1 der these circumstances the
Upshift to the next gear. dynamic shift in load distribu-
tion cannot keep pace with the
BRAKES
increase in deceleration and
How can stopping distance be the tyres cannot transmit the
minimised? full braking force to the surface
Each time the brakes are ap- of the road. In the absence
plied, a load distribution shift of load on the wheel the ABS
takes place with the load shift- has to intervene to prevent the
ing forward from the rear to front wheel from locking even
the front wheel. The sharper if the brakes are applied only
the motorcycle decelerates, very lightly. This leads to a re-
the more load is shifted to the duced braking effect.
front wheel. The higher the
wheel load, the more brak- Descending mountain passes
ing force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking. WARNING
In order to achieve the shortest Braking mostly with the rear
stopping distance, the front brake on mountain descents
wheel brake must be pulled Brake fade, destruction of the
quickly until ABS activates, the brakes due to overheating
pressure point held and the Use both front and rear
rear wheel brake operated at brakes, and make use of the
the same time. This makes engine's braking effect as
the best possible use of the well.
dynamic increase in load at the
58 RIDING
Wet and dirty brakes PARKING YOUR
Wetness and dirt on the brake MOTORCYCLE
discs and the brake pads di-
Side stand
minish braking efficiency.
Switch off the engine.
Delayed braking action or poor
On a gradient, the motorcycle
braking efficiency must be
should always face uphill; se-
reckoned with in the follow-
lect 1st gear.
ing situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water ATTENTION
After the vehicle has been Poor ground underneath the
washed stand
Riding on salted or gritted Risk of damage to parts if
roads vehicle topples
After work has been carried Always check that the
on the brakes, due to traces ground under the stand is
of oil or grease level and firm.
Riding on dirt-covered sur-
faces or off-road Extend the side stand and
prop the motorcycle on the
stand.
WARNING
Wetness and dirt result in ATTENTION
diminished braking effi- Additional weight placing
ciency strain on the side stand
Risk of accident Risk of damage to parts if
Apply the brakes lightly vehicle topples
while riding to remove Do not sit or lean on the
wetness and dirt, or vehicle while it is propped
dismount and clean the on the side stand.
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in If the camber of the roadway
good time until full braking permits, turn the handlebars
efficiency is restored. all the way to the left.
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REFUELLING vehicle is to be out of use for
a lengthy period of time. More
Fuel grade
information is available from
Requirement
your authorised BMW Motorrad
For optimum fuel consumption,
retailer.
fuel has to be sulphur-free or
with the lowest sulphur content Recommended fuel
possible. grade
Regular unleaded (max-
ATTENTION imum 15 % ethanol,
E15)
Engine operation with 91 ROZ/RON
leaded fuel 87 AKI
Damage to catalytic converter
Pay attention to the following
Do not attempt to run the
symbols in the fuel filler cap
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
and on the fuel pump:
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
ATTENTION
Engine operation with eth- Refuelling
anol E85
Damage to engine and fuel WARNING
supply system
Do not attempt to run the Fuel is highly flammable
engine on ethanol E85, i.e. a Risk of fire and explosion
fuel with an ethanol content Do not smoke. Never bring
of 85 %, or flex fuel. a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
Note fuel grade.
Fuel additives clean the
fuel injection system and
the combustion zone. It is ad-
visable to use fuel additives
when the engine is operated
with low-grade fuel or if the
60 RIDING
ATTENTION
Component damage
Component damage caused
by overfilled fuel tank
Overfilling the fuel tank will
cause excess fuel to penet-
rate the carbon canister and
cause component damage. Open the protective cap 2.
Fill the fuel tank up to the Unlock the cap of the fuel
lower edge of the filler neck tank by turning ignition key 1
only. clockwise in the lock and pop
the cap open.
ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (sur-
faces become unsightly or
dull)
Clean plastic surfaces im-
mediately after contact with
fuel.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
Make sure the ground is level stated above; do not fill the
and firm and place the motor- tank past the bottom edge of
cycle on its side stand. filler neck 3. When refuelling
be aware of the divider in the
fuel filler neck and take care,
so that fuel cannot escape.
When refuelling after run-
ning on reserve, make
sure that you top up the tank
to a level above reserve, so that
the new level is detected and
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the fuel reserve indicator light
is switched off.
The "usable fuel capacity"
specified in the technical
data is the quantity that the
fuel tank could hold if refilled
after it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
approx. 11.5 l being lifted on to stand
Fuel reserve Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Secure the vehicle to pre-
approx. 1 l
vent it toppling, preferably
Unlock the cap of the fuel with the assistance of a
tank by turning ignition key 1 second person.
clockwise in the lock and
press the cap down firmly to Push the motorcycle onto the
close. transportation flat and hold it
Remove the ignition key and in position: do not place it on
close the protective cap. the side stand.
SECURING MOTORCYCLE
FOR TRANSPORTATION
Make sure that all compon-
ents that might come into
contact with straps used to
secure the motorcycle are ad-
equately protected against
scratching. Use adhesive tape
or soft cloths, for example, for
this purpose.
62 RIDING
Uniformly tighten all the
straps.
The vehicle's springs are com-
pressed.
ATTENTION
Trapping of components
Component damage
Do not trap components
such as brake lines or cable
legs.
At the front, loop a strap over
the bottom fork bridge on
each side.
Pull the straps down and
tight.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 66
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM 66
66 ENGINEERING DETAILS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
To find out more on the sub-
Humps and surface irregular-
ject of engineering go to:
ities can cause the wheels to
bmw-motorrad.com/technik
lose contact temporarily with
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM the road surface; if this hap-
How does ABS work? pens the braking force that
can be transmitted to the road
The amount of braking force
can drop to zero. If the brakes
that can be transferred to the
are applied under these cir-
road depends on factors that
cumstances the ABS has to
include the coefficient of fric-
reduce braking force to en-
tion of the road surface. Loose
sure that directional stability
stones, ice and snow or a wet
is maintained when the wheels
road all have much lower coef-
regain contact with the road
ficients of friction than a clean,
surface. At this instant the ABS
dry asphalt surface. The lower
must assume an extremely low
the coefficient of friction, the
coefficient of friction, so that
longer the braking distance.
If the rider increases braking the wheels will continue to ro-
pressure to the extent that tate under all imaginable cir-
braking force exceeds the max- cumstances, because this is
imum transferable limit, the the precondition for ensuring
wheels start to lock and the directional stability. As soon
motorcycle loses its directional as is registers the actual cir-
stability. A fall is imminent. Be- cumstances, the system reacts
fore this situation can occur, instantly and adjusts braking
ABS intervenes and adapts force accordingly to achieve
brake pressure to the max- optimum braking.
imum transferable brake force, Rear wheel lift
so the wheels continue to turn Even under severe braking, a
and driving stability is main- high level of tyre grip can mean
tained irrespective of the con- that the front wheel does not
dition of the road surface. lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not
intervene until very late, if at
all. Under these circumstances
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the rear wheel can lift off the The system is not optimised
ground, and the outcome can for special requirements that
be a highsiding situation in apply under extreme competit-
which the motorcycle can flip ive situations off-road or on the
over. track.
Special situations
WARNING
The speeds of the front and
Rear wheel lift due to severe rear wheels are compared
braking as one means of detecting a
Risk of falling wheel's incipient tendency to
When you brake sharply, lock. If the system registers
bear in mind that ABS con- implausible values for a lengthy
trol cannot always be re- period the ABS function is
lied on to prevent the rear deactivated for safety reasons
wheel from lifting clear of and an ABS fault message
the ground. is issued. Self-diagnosis has
to complete before fault
What is the design baseline messages can be issued.
for BMW Motorrad ABS? In addition to problems with
Within the limits im- the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex-
posed by physics, the ceptional riding conditions can
BMW Motorrad ABS ensures lead to a fault message being
directional stability on any issued.
surface. If a fault message should be
At speeds above 4 km/h, triggered due to one of the
within the limits im- above-described driving condi-
posed by physics the tions, the ABS function can be
BMW Motorrad ABS can re-activated by switching the
ensure directional stability ignition off and then on again.
on any surface. Limitations Exceptional riding conditions:
inherent to the design principle Heating up with the motor-
mean that at lower speeds the cycle on an auxiliary stand,
BMW Motorrad ABS cannot in neutral or with a gear en-
provide optimum assistance on gaged.
all surfaces.
68 ENGINEERING DETAILS
Rear wheel locked by the
engine brake for a lengthy WARNING
period, for example while des-
cending steep gradients. Braking when cornering
Risk of accident despite ABS
What significance devolves on Invariably, the rider bears
regular maintenance? responsibility for assessing
road and traffic conditions
WARNING and adopting his or her style
of riding accordingly.
Brake system not regularly Do not take risks that would
serviced negate the additional margin
Risk of accident
of safety offered by this sys-
In order to ensure that
tem.
the BMW Motorrad ABS
is always maintained in
optimum condition, it is
essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified
inspection intervals.
Safety reserves
The potentially shorter
braking distances which
BMW Motorrad ABS permits
must not be used as an
excuse for careless riding. The
system is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
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MAINTENANCE
08
GENERAL NOTES 72
TOOLKIT 72
FRONT-WHEEL STAND 73
REAR-WHEEL STAND 73
ENGINE OIL 74
BRAKE SYSTEM 76
CLUTCH 81
COOLANT 82
TYRES 83
WHEEL RIMS 84
WHEELS 85
CHAIN 93
LIGHTING 95
JUMP-STARTING 96
BATTERY 97
FUSES 101
DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR 102
72 MAINTENANCE
GENERAL NOTES TOOLKIT
The Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are
listed as applicable. The tight-
ening torques for the threaded
fasteners on your motorcycle
are listed in the section entitled
"Technical data". 1 Open-ended spanner
Further information on main- Width across flats 12/13
tenance and repair work is Adjust the chain tension
available from your authorised ( 93).
2 Open-ended spanner
BMW Motorrad retailer in the
Width across flats 10/16
form of a DVD. Adjust the mirror arm
Some of the work requires ( 44).
special tools and a thorough Remove the battery
knowledge of the technology ( 99).
involved. If you are in doubt, 3 Hook wrench
Adjust the spring
consult a specialist workshop,
preload for rear wheel
preferably your authorised
( 45).
BMW Motorrad retailer. 4 Ring spanner
Width across flats 27
Remove the rear wheel
( 89).
Adjust the chain tension
( 93).
5 Extension for hook
wrench and ring spanner
6 Reversible screwdriver
blade with cross head
7 Screwdriver handle
8 Allen key
5 mm
73
8 Adjust headlight beam
throw ( 45).
9 Reserve fuses
Miniature fuses, 7.5 A and
15 A
There are spare fuses in
the fuse box.
FRONT-WHEEL STAND
Installing front-wheel stand See the instructions issued
with the front-wheel stand
ATTENTION for the details of the correct
procedure for installation.
Use of the BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad offers an aux-
front-wheel stand without iliary stand suitable for every
accompanying use of centre vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad
stand or auxiliary stand retailer will be happy to help
Risk of damage to parts if you with the selection of a
vehicle topples suitable auxiliary stand.
Place the motorcycle on
its centre stand or another REAR-WHEEL STAND
auxiliary stand before lift- Installing rear-wheel stand
ing the front wheel with the
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Place the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand;
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 73). The description of how to fit
the rear-wheel stand correctly
will be found in the instruc-
tions for the stand.
BMW Motorrad offers an aux-
iliary stand suitable for every
74 MAINTENANCE
vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad
retailer will be happy to help
you with the selection of a
suitable auxiliary stand.
ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level ATTENTION
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the Vehicle toppling sideways
higher the temperature, the Risk of damage to parts if
higher the oil level) vehicle topples
Engine damage Secure the vehicle, prefer-
Check the oil level only after ably with the assistance of
a lengthy ride or when the a second person, so that it
engine is at operating tem- cannot topple sideways.
perature. Check the oil level in the
Place the motorcycle display 1.
on an auxiliary stand;
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad auxiliary
stand.
Alternatively: Hold the motor-
cycle upright, preferably with
the assistance of another per-
son.
75
Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler opening clean.
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect,
damage to the brakes
In order to ensure the de- Visually inspect the brake
pendability of the brake pads to ascertain their thick-
system, do not permit the ness. Viewing direction: from
brake pads to wear past the the rear toward brake pads 1.
minimum permissible thick-
ness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
BMW Motorrad recommends
installing only genuine brake
pads from BMW Motorrad.
Checking brake pad thickness, Note chamfer 2.
rear brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
78 MAINTENANCE
Checking brake-fluid level,
front brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir, or con-
taminants in brake fluid
Considerably reduced braking
power due to presence of air,
Brake-pad wear limit,
contaminants or water in the
rear
brake system
min 1.0 mm (Friction lining Cease operation of the
without carrier plate. The vehicle immediately and do
wear marks must be clearly not ride it until the fault has
visible.) been rectified.
If the chamfer is no longer vis- Check the brake-fluid levels
ible: at regular intervals.
Always make sure that the
WARNING lid of the brake fluid reser-
voir and the area around the
Brake-pad thickness less lid are cleaned before open-
than permissible minimum ing.
Diminished braking effect, Make sure that only fresh
damage to the brakes brake fluid from a sealed
In order to ensure the de- container is used.
pendability of the brake
system, do not permit the Make sure the ground is level
brake pads to wear past the and firm and hold the motor-
minimum permissible thick- cycle upright.
ness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
79
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Checking brake-fluid level,
Turn the handlebars to a pos- rear brakes
ition in which the brake fluid Make sure the ground is level
reservoir is horizontal. and firm and hold the motor-
Check the brake fluid level in cycle upright.
inspection glass 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid
level in the reservoir to sink.
Remove screw 1.
Pull frame panel 2 out of the
grommets and remove it.
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir, or con-
taminants in brake fluid
Considerably reduced braking
power due to presence of air,
contaminants or water in the
Check the brake fluid level in brake system
brake fluid reservoir 3. Cease operation of the
vehicle immediately and do
Wear of the brake pads
not ride it until the fault has
causes the brake fluid
been rectified.
level in the reservoir to sink.
Check the brake-fluid levels
at regular intervals.
Always make sure that the
lid of the brake fluid reser-
voir and the area around the
lid are cleaned before open-
ing.
Make sure that only fresh
brake fluid from a sealed
container is used.
Brake fluid level, rear
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
Brake fluid, DOT4 cialist workshop, preferably an
It is not permissible for the authorised BMW Motorrad re-
brake fluid level to be below tailer.
the MIN mark. (Brake fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
81
If this is not the case, or there
is a lack of power transmission
after the clutch has engaged:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking clutch-lever play
Engage frame panel 2 in
grommets 4.
Align frame panel 2 with flat
nut 5.
Remove cover 2.
Pull clutch lever 1 until resist-
ance is perceptible.
In this position, measure
clutch lever play A between
Install frame panel 2 with the clutch lever fitting and the
screw 1. clutch lever.
Clutch-lever play
CLUTCH
Checking clutch function
Pull the clutch lever. 1...2 mm (on the manual con-
The clutch must fully disen- trols, handlebars in straight-
gage. Signs that the clutch is ahead position, with cold en-
fully disengaged: gine)
Easy to change gear Clutch-lever play is out of toler-
Easy to switch to idling ance:
Adjust the clutch-lever play
( 82).
82 MAINTENANCE
Clutch-lever play is in tolerance: COOLANT
Install cover 2.
Checking coolant level
Adjusting clutch-lever play Requirement
The engine is cold.
Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of another person.
Disengage cover 4.
Slacken knurled nut 2.
Pull the clutch cable up
slightly to relieve adjusting
sleeve 3.
To increase clutch-lever play: Check the coolant level in the
screw adjusting sleeve 3 into coolant expansion tank 1.
the handlebar fitting. Viewing direction: From in
To reduce clutch-lever play: front toward the inside of the
back off adjusting sleeve 3 in right side panel.
the handlebar fitting.
Lock adjusting sleeve 3 with
knurled nut 2.
Check the clutch-lever play
( 81).
Repeat these steps until
clutch lever play is correct.
Install cover 4.
83
Coolant full quantity
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts to
Turn the handlebars all the open by themselves at high
way to the left. riding speeds
Open cap 1 of the coolant Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
expansion tank.
Top up coolant to specified rubber sealing rings and
level. Use a funnel with filler tighten firmly.
adapter or hose.
84 MAINTENANCE
Make sure the ground is level Wear indicators are built
and firm and place the motor- into the main profile
cycle on its stand. grooves on each tyre. The tyre
Check tyre pressures against is worn out when the tyre tread
the data below. has worn down to the level of
Tyre pressure, front the marks. The locations of
the marks are indicated on the
edge of the tyre, e.g. by the
1.7 bar (with cold tyre; one-
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.
up and two-up)
The tyres fitted on the
Tyre pressure, rear vehicle meet the require-
ments of the BIS and the re-
1.9 bar (with cold tyre; one- quirements of the Central Mo-
up and two-up) tor Vehicles Rules (CMVR),
If tyre pressure is too low: 1989.
Correct tyre pressure. If the tyre tread is worn to min-
imum:
Checking tyre tread depth
Replace tyre or tyres, as ap-
plicable.
WARNING
Riding with badly worn tyres WHEEL RIMS
Risk of accident due to im- Checking rims
paired handling Make sure the ground is level
If applicable, have the tyres and firm and place the motor-
changed in good time be- cycle on its stand.
fore they wear to the min- Visually inspect the rims for
imum tread depth permitted defects.
by law. Have any damaged rims in-
spected by a specialist work-
Place the motorcycle on its shop and replaced if neces-
stand on firm, even ground. sary, preferably by an author-
Measure the tyre tread depth
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
in the main tread grooves
with wear marks.
85
WHEELS Removing front wheel
Place the motorcycle
Effect of wheel size on ABS
on an auxiliary stand.
The wheel sizes are very im-
BMW Motorrad recommends
portant for the ABS. In par-
you use the BMW Motorrad
ticular, the diameter and the
rear-wheel stand.
width of a vehicle's wheels are
Install the rear-wheel stand
programmed into the control
( 73).
unit and are fundamental to Lift the front of the motor-
all calculations. Any change cycle until the front wheel is
to these dimensions, caused clear of the ground, preferably
for example by a switch to using a BMW Motorrad front-
wheels other than the stand- wheel stand.
ard installed ones, can seriously Install the front-wheel stand
affect the performance of the ( 73).
control systems.
The sensor rings are essential ATTENTION
for correct wheel speed detec-
tion; they too must match the Unwanted inward movement
motorcycle's control systems of the brake pads
and consequently cannot be re- Component damage on at-
placed. tempt to install the brake cal-
If you decide that you would iper or because brake pads
like to fit non-standard have to be forced apart
wheels to your motorcycle, Do not operate the brake
it is very important to con- with the brake disc
sult a specialist workshop removed.
beforehand, preferably an Push apart the brake pads a
authorised BMW Motorrad little.
retailer. In some cases, the
data programmed into the
control units can be changed to
suit the new wheel sizes.
86 MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION
Removal of front wheel not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Damage to wheel speed
sensor
Remove screw 3. Note the wheel-speed
Loosen clamping bolts 2. sensor when rolling out the
Press quick-release axle front wheel.
slightly toward the inside, so
as to be better able to grip it Set down front wheel and
on the right-hand side. roll forwards out of the front
suspension. In this process,
take care not to damage the
wheel speed sensor.
87
WARNING Optimoly TA
Use of a non-standard wheel Insert spacer bush 5, turned
Malfunctions in ABS operation with the collar facing out, into
See the information on the the wheel hub on the left-
effect of wheel size on the hand side.
ABS system at the start of
this chapter. ATTENTION
Front wheel installed wrong
ATTENTION way round
Risk of accident
Tightening threaded fasten- Note direction-of-rotation
ers to incorrect tightening arrows on tyre or rim.
torque
Damage, or threaded fasten-
ers work loose
Always have the security
of the fasteners checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
88 MAINTENANCE
operate the brake lever in this
ATTENTION process.
Install the front-wheel stand
Installation of front wheel ( 73).
not in compliance with cor-
rect procedure
Damage to wheel speed
sensor
Note the wheel-speed
sensor when rolling in the
front wheel.
Roll the front wheel into pos-
ition between the front forks.
In this process, take care not Install screw 3 and tighten to
to damage the wheel speed specified torque. Counter-
sensor. hold quick-release axle on the
right-hand side.
Screw in front-wheel
quick-release axle
50 Nm
Tighten clamping bolts 2
to the specified tightening
torque.
Optimoly TA
Lift the front wheel slightly
and install quick-release
axle 4.
Remove front-wheel stand
and firmly compress front
forks several times. Do not
89
WARNING
Brake pads not lying against
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to
delayed braking effect.
Before driving, check that
Tighten clamping bolts 1 the brakes respond without
to the specified tightening delay.
torque.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Removing rear wheel
Lift the motorcycle, preferably
with a BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
90 MAINTENANCE
Install the rear-wheel stand Tighten adjusting screws 4 on
( 73). left and right.
Slip wooden chocks or sim- Remove chain tensioner 5 and
ilar under the rear wheel to push the quick-release axle to
prevent it from dropping out the right as far as it will go.
after the quick-release axle
has been removed.
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunctions in ABS operation
See the information on the
effect of wheel size on the
ABS system at the start of
When rolling the rear wheel this chapter.
clear of the motorcycle, take
care not to damage wheel- ATTENTION
speed sensor 10.
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasten-
ers work loose
Always have the security
of the fasteners checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Roll the rear wheel to the rear
and clear of the swinging arm Roll the rear wheel on the
and at the same time pull support into the swinging arm
brake-caliper carrier 11 back as far as necessary to permit
far enough to allow the rear the brake-caliper carrier to be
wheel to clear it. inserted.
The sprocket and the
spacer bushes on left and
right are loose fits in the wheel.
Make sure that these parts are
not damaged or get lost on re-
moval.
92 MAINTENANCE
rier 11 forward at the same
time.
ATTENTION
First connect positive battery
Battery not disconnected cable 2 and cover it with pro-
in accordance with correct tective cap 3.
procedure Then connect negative battery
Risk of short-circuit cable 1.
Always proceed in compli- Install the seat ( 41).
ance with the specified dis-
connection sequence. Removing battery
Remove the seat ( 40).
Disconnect negative battery Disconnecting battery from
cable 1 first. motorcycle ( 98).
Then push protective cap 3
aside and disconnect positive
battery cable 2.
Remove screw 1.
100 MAINTENANCE
terminal on the right in the
forward direction of travel.
Engage the holder on the
right in battery tray 2.
Swing holder 1 down and en-
gage it on the left.
Wiring harness 3 is in the ini-
tial position.
15 A (Lighting, horn)
Fuse 6
09
GENERAL NOTES 106
HEATED HANDLEBAR GRIPS 106
POWER SOCKET 107
TOPCASE 107
LIGHT TOPCASE 110
106 ACCESSORIES
GENERAL NOTES All modifications must be in
compliance with legal require-
ments. Make sure that the
CAUTION vehicle does not infringe the
Use of other-make products national road-vehicle construc-
Safety risk tion and use regulations applic-
BMW Motorrad cannot ex- able in your country.
amine or test each product Your authorised
of outside origin to ensure BMW Motorrad retailer
that it can be used on or can offer expert advice on the
in connection with BMW choice of genuine BMW parts,
vehicles without constituting accessories and other products.
a safety hazard. Country- To find out more about ac-
specific official authorisa- cessories go to:
tion does not suffice as as- bmw-motorrad.com/equip-
surance. Tests conducted ment
by these instances cannot
HEATED HANDLEBAR GRIPS
make provision for all oper-
ating conditions experienced with heated grips OA
by BMW vehicles and, con- Operating the heated
sequently, they are not suffi- handlebar grips
cient in some circumstances. Start the engine.
Use only parts and accessor- The heating in the heated
ies approved by BMW for handlebar grips can be
your vehicle. activated only when the engine
BMW has conducted extensive is running.
testing of the parts and access- The increase in power
ory products to establish that consumption caused by
they are safe, functional and having the heated handlebar
suitable. Consequently, BMW grips switched on can drain the
accepts responsibility for the battery if you are riding at low
products. BMW accepts no li- engine speeds.
ability whatsoever for parts and The handlebar grips have
accessories that it has not ap- two-stage heating. Stage
proved. two is for heating the grips
quickly: it is advisable to switch
107
to stage one as soon as the Cable routing
grips are warm. The cables from the power
sockets to the auxiliary
devices must be routed in
such a way that they do not
impede the rider.
The cable routing should not
restrict the steering angle or
obstruct handling.
The cables must not be
trapped.
Press the rocker switch 1 TOPCASE
on the side with two dots to
switch on the high heater out- Installing topcase
put setting. with topcase OA
Press the rocker switch 1
on the side with one dot to WARNING
switch on the low heater out-
put setting. Topcase not properly se-
Centre the rocker switch 1 to cured
switch the heating system off. Driving safety is impaired
The topcase must not
POWER SOCKET wobble and must be
with extra socket OA secured free from play.
Connection of electrical
devices
You can start using electrical
devices connected to the mo-
torcycle's sockets only when
the ignition is switched on.
Hook the topcase into lug- Turn the key in the topcase
gage carrier 4. Make sure lock to position 1.
that hooks 2 are securely
seated in corresponding keep-
ers 3.
Push carry handle 1 down un-
til it engages.
max 3 kg
113
CARE
10
CARE PRODUCTS 116
WASHING THE VEHICLE 116
CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS 117
CARE OF PAINTWORK 118
VEHICLE PRESERVATION 119
LAYING UP THE MOTORCYCLE 119
RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE 120
116 CARE
CARE PRODUCTS
BMW Motorrad recom- ATTENTION
mends that you use the Use of strongly acidic or
cleaning and care products strongly alkaline cleaning
you can obtain from your agents
authorised BMW Motorrad Damage to vehicle parts
retailer. The substances in Dilute in accordance with
BMW Care Products have the dilution ratio stated on
been tested in laboratories the packaging of the clean-
and in practice; they provide ing agent.
optimised care and protection Do not use strongly acidic
for the materials used in your or strongly alkaline cleaning
vehicle. agents.
ATTENTION ATTENTION
Effect of road salt intensi- Use of unsuitable cleaning
fied by warm water agents
Corrosion Damage to plastic surfaces
Use only cold water to wash Do not use cleaning agents
off road salt. that contain alcohol, solvents
or abrasives.
Do not use insect-remover
ATTENTION pads or cleaning pads with
Damage due to high water hard, scouring surfaces.
pressure from high pressure
Trim panel components
cleaners or steam cleaners
Corrosion or short circuit, Clean trim panel components
damage to labels, seals, hy- with water and BMW Motorrad
draulic brake system, elec- solvent cleaner.
trical system and the motor- Windscreen and lenses made
cycle seat of plastic
Exercise restraint when us- Remove dirt and insects with a
ing a steam jet or high pres- soft sponge and plenty of wa-
sure cleaning equipment. ter.
118 CARE
Soften stubborn dirt and Radiator
insects by covering the
affected areas with a wet cloth. ATTENTION
Clean with water and Bending of radiator fins
sponge only. Damage to radiator fins
Take care not to bend the
Do not use any chemical radiator fins when cleaning.
cleaning agents.
Clean radiator regularly. Use a
Light topcase hose with low water pressure,
with topcase Light OA for example, to do this.
This prevents the engine from
ATTENTION overheating due to insufficient
cooling.
Use of unsuitable cleaning
Rubber
and care products
Treat rubber components with
Damage to the surface
Clean the surface using water or BMW rubber-care
only water and a microfibre products.
cloth.
ATTENTION
Chrome
Application of silicone
Carefully clean chrome sections
sprays to rubber seals
with a generous amount Damage to the rubber seals
of water and motorcycle Do not use silicone sprays
cleaner from the care series or care products that con-
BMW Motorrad Care Products. tain silicon.
This applies especially where
road salt has been in use. CARE OF PAINTWORK
For an additional treatment, use
BMW Motorrad metal polish. The long-term effects of mater-
ials that are damaging to paint
can be prevented by regular
vehicle washes, particularly if
your vehicle is ridden in areas
susceptible to high levels of air
pollution or natural contamina-
119
tion, for example tree resin or LAYING UP THE MOTOR-
pollen. CYCLE
Particularly aggressive mater-
Clean the motorcycle.
ials, however, should be re-
Refuel the motorcycle.
moved immediately, otherwise
changes to or discolouration Fuel additives clean the
of the paint can result. These fuel injection system and
include, for example, spilled the combustion zone. It is ad-
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid or visable to use fuel additives
bird excrement. For this, we when the engine is operated
recommend BMW Motorrad with low-grade fuel or if the
solvent cleaner followed by vehicle is to be out of use for
BMW Motorrad gloss polish a lengthy period of time. More
for preservation. information is available from
Contamination of the paint sur- your authorised BMW Motorrad
face can be seen particularly retailer.
clearly after a vehicle wash. Remove the battery ( 99).
These areas should be cleaned Spray the clutch-lever and
immediately using benzine or brake-lever pivots and the
spirit, applied with a clean cloth centre-stand and side-stand
or cotton pad. BMW Motorrad pivot mounts with a suitable
recommends that tar spots be lubricant.
removed using BMW tar re- Coat bright metal and
mover. The paint should then chrome-plated parts with
be preserved in these areas. an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
VEHICLE PRESERVATION Stand the motorcycle in a dry
If water no longer rolls off the room in such a way that there
paint, the paint must be pre- is no load on either wheel
served. (preferably using the front-
For paint preservation, wheel and rear-wheel stands
BMW Motorrad recommends from BMW Motorrad).
the use of BMW Motorrad
gloss polish or agents contain-
ing carnauba wax or synthetic
wax.
120 CARE
RESTORING MOTORCYCLE
TO USE
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install the battery ( 100).
Comply with checklist ( 53).
121
TECHNICAL DATA
11
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 124
SCREW CONNECTIONS 125
FUEL 126
ENGINE OIL 126
ENGINE 127
CLUTCH 127
TRANSMISSION 128
FINAL DRIVE 128
FRAME 128
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION 129
BRAKES 129
WHEELS AND TYRES 129
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 130
DIMENSIONS 131
WEIGHTS 132
PERFORMANCE FIGURES 132
ACCESSORIES 132
124 TECHNICAL DATA
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
The engine doesn't start.
Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand.
engaged
Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch to
operation mode ( 35).
Gear engaged and clutch not Operate the clutch or put the
disengaged transmission into idle so that
the idle mode indicator light
lights up.
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 59).
Battery flat Recharging disconnected bat-
tery ( 98).
125
SCREW CONNECTIONS
Front wheel Value Valid
Screw in front-wheel
quick-release axle
M12 x 20 50 Nm
Clamping screws in
axle holder
M8 x 30 Tightening sequence:
Tighten screws six times in
alternate sequence
19 Nm
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil, capacity approx. 1.65 l, with filter
change
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SJ /
JASO MA2, Additives (e.g.
molybdenum-based) are
not permissible because
they can attack coated
components of the engine,
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC
Ultimate oil.
Engine oil, quantity for topping 0.18 l, Difference between
up MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
127
ENGINE
Engine number location Crankcase, bottom right
Engine type A82A03B
Engine design Water-cooled 1-cylinder 4-
stroke engine with four valves
operated via rocker arms, two
overhead camshafts and coun-
terbalance shaft
Displacement 313 cm3
Cylinder bore 80 mm
Piston stroke 62.1 mm
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Nominal capacity 25 kW, at engine
speed: 9250 min-1
Torque 28 Nm, at engine
speed: 7250 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 10800 min-1
Idle speed 1600±100 min-1, Engine at
regular operating temperature
CLUTCH
Clutch type Multi-plate oil-bath clutch
Clutch-lever play 1...2 mm, on the manual con-
trols, handlebars in straight-
ahead position, with cold en-
gine
128 TECHNICAL DATA
TRANSMISSION
Type of transmission Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox,
integrated into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 3.083, Primary transmission
ratio
1:3.000, 1st gear
1:2.063, 2nd gear
1:1.588, 3rd gear
1:1.286, 4th gear
1:1.095, 5th gear
1:0.955, 6th gear
FINAL DRIVE
Type of final drive Chain drive
Chain deflection 40...50 mm, Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand
Permissible chain length max 144.30 mm, measured
from the centre of 10 rivets,
chain pulled taut
Final drive, number of teeth 16/40
(Pinion / sprocket)
Secondary transmission ratio 2.500
FRAME
Frame type Tubular spaceframe
Type plate location Frame, left
Position of the vehicle identi- Frame, front right at steering
fication number head
129
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 180 mm, at wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swing
arm
Spring travel, rear 180 mm, at wheel
BRAKES
Front wheel
Type of front brake Single-disc brake, 4-piston ra-
dial brake caliper
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front 5.0 mm, when new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake 1-piston floating caliper
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear 4.5 mm, when new
min 4 mm, Wear limit
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuses
Fuse 1 20 A, Engine control unit
Fuse 2 7.5 A, Heated grips, instru-
ment cluster, ABS pressure
modulator, engine control unit,
starter relay
Fuse 3 30 A, Main fuse
Fuse 4 20 A, ABS pressure modulator
Fuse 5 15 A, Lighting, horn
Fuse 6 7.5 A, Instrument cluster, dia-
gnosis
131
Battery
Battery type AGM
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 8 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and NGK LMAR8J-9E
designation
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high- LED
beam headlight
Bulb for parking light LED
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Light source for the number LED
plate light
Bulbs for turn indicators LED
Bulb for auxiliary headlight LED
DIMENSIONS
Length of motorcycle 2075 mm, over number-plate
carrier
Height of motorcycle 1315 mm, over mirrors, at DIN
unladen weight
1230 mm, without mirrors, at
DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 880 mm, with mirrors
860 mm, without mounted
parts
Height of rider's seat 835 mm, Without rider, at DIN
unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to 1870 mm, Without rider, at
heel DIN unladen weight
132 TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS
Vehicle kerb weight 175 kg, DIN unladen weight,
ready for road, 90 % load of
fuel, without optional equip-
ment (OE)
Wheel load, front, at unladen 82 kg
weight
Permissible wheel load, front max 120 kg
Wheel load, rear, at unladen 90 kg
weight
Permissible wheel load, rear max 225 kg
Permissible gross vehicle 345 kg
weight
Maximum payload 175.5 kg
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
Top speed 143 km/h
ACCESSORIES
Maximum speed for riding
with a loaded topcase
with topcase OA max 130 km/h
or
with topcase Light OA
Payload of topcase max 5 kg
133
SERVICE
12
REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS 136
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE 137
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY 137
BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES 138
MAINTENANCE WORK 138
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 140
MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS 141
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS 155
136 SERVICE
REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS
with Canada export NV
If you think that your motorcycle has a fault which may cause
an accident, injury or death, you must inform the NHTSA (Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration) immediately and
BMW of North America, LLC.
If the NHTSA receives other similar complaints, it may open an
investigation. If it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, the NHTSA may order the manufacturer to perform a
recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems between you, your retailer,
or BMW of North America, LLC.
You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety hotline
on 1–888–327–4236 (teletypewriter TTY for the hearing
impaired: 1–800–424–9153) for free, by visiting the website
at http:// www.safercar.gov or by writing to Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
Further information on vehicle safety is available at http://
www.safercar.gov.
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect
to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls can call
the toll-free hotline 1–800–333–0510. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from http:// www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.
137
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE ance intervals specified for your
motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad has an extens-
Have all maintenance and
ive network of dealerships in
repair work carried out
place to look after you and
confirmed in the "Service"
your motorcycle in more than
chapter in this manual. Evid-
100 countries. Authorised
ence of regular maintenance
BMW Motorrad retailers have
is essential for generous
the technical information and
treatment of claims submitted
the technical expertise to carry
after the warranty period has
out reliably all maintenance and
expired.
repair work on your BMW.
You can locate the nearest au- Your authorised
thorised BMW Motorrad re- BMW Motorrad retailer
tailer by visiting our website: can provide information on
bmw-motorrad.com BMW services and the work
undertaken as part of each
WARNING service.
Maintenance and repair BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE
work not in compliance with HISTORY
correct procedure
Entries
Risk of accident due to con-
Maintenance work that has
sequential damage
BMW Motorrad recom- been carried out is entered in
mends having work of the proof of maintenance. The
this nature carried out on entries are like a Service Book-
the vehicle by a specialist let and provide proof of regular
workshop, preferably an maintenance.
When an entry is made in the
authorised BMW Motorrad
electronic service booklet of
dealer.
the vehicle, service-relevant
In order to help ensure data is saved in the central IT
that your BMW is always systems of BMW AG, Munich,
in optimum condition, Germany.
BMW Motorrad recommends If there is a change in vehicle
compliance with the mainten- owner, the data saved in the
electronic service booklet
138 SERVICE
can also be viewed by tion about the mobility services
the new vehicle owner. A available to you.
BMW Motorrad retailer or a
specialist workshop can also MAINTENANCE WORK
view data that is stored in the BMW pre-delivery check
electronic service booklet. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer
Objection
conducts the BMW pre-delivery
The vehicle owner can object
check before handing over the
to entries being made by the
vehicle to you.
BMW Motorrad retailer or a
specialist workshop in the elec- BMW Running-in check
tronic service booklet along Mileage until the run-
with the corresponding storage ning-in check
of data in the vehicle and trans-
fer of data to the vehicle man- 500...1200 km
ufacturer for the period of time BMW Service
that they are the vehicle owner. The BMW Service is carried out
In this instance, no entry is once a year; the extent of ser-
made in the electronic service vicing can vary, depending on
booklet of the vehicle. the age of the vehicle and the
distance it has covered. Your
BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY authorised BMW Motorrad
SERVICES dealer confirms that the service
As the owner of a new BMW work has been carried out and
motorcycle, in the event of a enters the date when the next
breakdown you can benefit service will be due.
from the protection afforded Riders who cover long dis-
by the various BMW Motorrad tances in a year might have
mobility services (e.g. BMW to bring in their vehicles for
Mobile Service, breakdown service before the next sched-
service, vehicle recovery uled date. It is to allow for
service). these cases that a maximum
Your authorised odometer reading is entered
BMW Motorrad dealer as well in the confirmation of
will be happy provide informa- service. Servicing has to be
brought forward if this odo-
139
meter reading is reached be-
fore the next scheduled date
for the service.
The service-due indicator in
the multifunction display re-
minds you about one month
or 1000 km in advance when
the time for a service is ap-
proaching, on the basis of the
programmed values.
To find out more about service
go to:
bmw-motorrad.com/service
The maintenance tasks neces-
sary for your vehicle are set out
in the maintenance schedule
below:
140 SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
BMW Service
carried out
at
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Odometer reading
Work performed
Yes No
BMW Service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main-
tenance)
Replace hoses from intake silencer to cyl-
inder head and tank vent valve (at mainten-
ance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular unleaded (max-
imum 15 % ethanol, E15)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
BMW recommends