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R 1200 S
BMW Motorrad
General instructions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview tect your motorcycle against Item of technical data.
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's
damage.
General instructions
When you ordered your BMW to the standards and comply
motorcycle, you chose vari- with the tolerance require-
ous items of custom equip- ments of the Deutsche Institut
ment. This Rider's Manual für Normung e.V. Versions for
describes optional extras (OE) individual countries may differ.
offered by BMW and selec-
ted optional accessories (OA). Currency
This explains why the manual The high safety and quality
may also contain descriptions standards of BMW motor-
of equipment which you have cycles are maintained by con-
not ordered. Please note, too, stant development work on z
that your motorcycle might designs, equipment and ac-
not be exactly as illustrated cessories. Because of this,
in this manual on account of your motorcycle may differ
country-specific differences. from the information supplied
If your BMW was supplied in the Rider's Manual. Nor
with equipment not described can BMW Motorrad entirely
in this Rider's Manual, you will rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11
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General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . 15
General views
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster for headlight 2
beam throw underneath 11
the instrument cluster
( 52)
2 Seat lock ( 53)
3 Adjuster, spring preload,
General views
rear ( 57)
4 Adjuster, damping, rear,
standard suspension
( 57)
5 Oil sight glass ( 88)
6 Filler neck, engine oil
( 89) z
7 Adjuster, damping, front,
sport suspension (OE)
( 57)
8 Adjuster, spring preload,
front, sport suspensionOE
( 57)
9 Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 94)
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General views
General view, right
side 2
1 Power socket ( 82) 13
2 Filler neck, fuel ( 74)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir,
front ( 92)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
General views
( 93)
5 Adjuster, rebound-stage
damping, rear, sport sus-
pension (OE) ( 57)
6 Adjuster, compression-
stage damping, rear,
sport suspension (OE) z
( 57)
Underneath the seat
2 1 Hook wrench
14 2 Release, rear seat
( 54)
3 Table of tyre pressures
4 Toolkit ( 86)
5 Battery ( 112)
General views
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Handlebar fitting, left
1 Control, odometer 2
( 41), Control, 15
on-board computerOE
( 44)
2 Pushbutton, ABSOE
( 56)
General views
3 Pushbutton, horn
4 Pushbutton, left flashing
turn indicators ( 52),
Pushbutton, hazard
warning flashers ( 40)
5 Switch, high-beam head-
light ( 50), Switch for
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headlight flasher
Handlebar fitting, right
2 1 Emergency off switch (kill
16 switch) ( 48)
2 Pushbutton, starter
( 70)
3 Grip heating switchOE
( 48)
General views
General views
5 Telltale light for anti-theft
alarm (OE) and sensor for
instrument cluster light-
ing
6 Adjuster, clock ( 42),
Control, odometer
( 41) z
The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic
day and night switchover.
Headlight
2 1 Low-beam headlight
18 2 High-beam headlight
3 Parking light
General views
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Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 20
ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status indicators
Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warnings issued by the tyre
pressure monitoring system
(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Multifunction display 7 Fuel-gauge readings (OE) ABS warning lightOE
3 ( 20)
The way in which the ABS
20 warning light indicates status
Warning and telltale can differ in some countries.
lights
Alternative for the ABS
warning light.
Status indicators
Function indicators
Quantity of fuel (OE)
1 Clock ( 42), Panel for The horizontal bars be-
RDC status indicatorsOE low the fuel-pump sym-
( 44), Panel for oil-level bol indicate the remaining
informationOE ( 47) quantity of fuel.
2 Panel for warnings 1 Telltale light, left turn in-
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dicator
3 Panel for the on-board 2 Telltale light, high-beam Shows which gear is en-
computer's status indic- headlight gaged.
atorsOE ( 44) 3 Warning light, general If no gear is engaged, the
4 Gear indicator ( 20) 4 Telltale light, neutral gear indicator shows N and
5 Engine-oil temperature 5 Warning light, ABS (OE) the 'neutral' telltale light also
display ( 21) lights up.
6 Telltale light, right turn
6 Odometer reading indicator
( 41)
Engine temperature
The horizontal bars 3
below the temperature 21
symbol indicate the engine
temperature.
Warnings, general
Status indicators
Mode of presentation
General warnings are dis-
played by means of plain-text
messages and symbols in the
multifunction display. In some
cases, they are accompanied
by the 'General' warning light
showing red or yellow. Two or
more warnings can be issued z
at the same time.
Warnings, overview
3 Mode of presentation Meaning
22 Lights up yellow The EWS! warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)
ing appears on
the display.
Lights up yellow The FUEL! Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
Status indicators
warning appears
on the display.
Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( 24)
display
Flashes red Appears on the Insufficient engine oil pressure
display ( 25)
Shows accom- Engine-oil level too low ( 25)
panied by the
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warning
Lights up red Appears on the Insufficient battery charge current
display ( 26)
Lights up yellow The LAMPR! Rear light bulb defective ( 26)
warning appears
on the display.
Mode of presentation Meaning
The LAMPF! Front light bulb defective ( 26)
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warning appears 23
on the display.
Lights up yellow The LAMPS! Bulbs defective ( 27)
warning appears
on the display.
Status indicators
Appears on the Ice warning (OE) ( 27)
display
The DWALO! Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak
warning appears ( 27)
on the display.
Lights up yellow The DWA! warn- Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)
ing appears on ( 28)
the display. z
Electronic immobiliser Lack of fuel can result Engine electronics sym-
3 active in the engine misfiring bol appears on the dis-
General warning light and cutting out unexpectedly. play.
24 Misfiring can damage the
lights up yellow. The engine is running
catalytic converter; a hazard- in emergency operating
The EWS! warning appears ous situation can result if the
on the display. mode. Engine power might
engine cuts out unexpectedly. be reduced and this can
The key being used is not au- Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Status indicators
Status indicators
Top up the engine oil.
Engine-oil level too low
Engine oil pressure sym-
If the warning indicating in- Symbol for oil level
bol appears on the dis-
sufficient engine oil level is shows, accompanied by
play.
issued and a check indicates the CHECK OIL warning.
The oil pressure in the lube- that the engine oil level is cor- The electronic oil-level sensor
oil system is too low. Stop rect: has registered an excessively
immediately and switch off low oil level.
the engine if the warning light Other engine problems
shows. besides a low oil level The only exact way of check- z
can cause the insufficient en- ing whether the oil level is
The insufficient oil gine oil pressure warning to correct is to check the oil
pressure warning does be issued. Continuing to ride sight glass. The next time you
not fulfil the function of an in these cases can cause en- stop for fuel:
oil gauge. The only way of gine damage. Checking engine oil level
checking whether the oil level If this warning is issued even ( 88)
is correct is to check the oil though the engine oil level is If the oil level is too low:
sight glass. correct: do not continue to Topping up the engine oil
ride. ( 89)
The oil sensor might be Have faults rectified as soon Rear light bulb defective
3 defective if the "Check oil as possible. General warning light
level" message appears even If the battery is not char- lights up yellow.
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though a check at the oil sight ging, continuing to ride The LAMPR! warning ap-
glass reveals that the oil level can cause it to discharge pears on the display.
is correct. completely, in which case it
Checking engine oil level will suffer irreparable damage. A defective bulb places
( 88) your safety at risk be-
Status indicators
Status indicators
above 3 °C.
bulbs if possible. cause it is easier for other
Always take extra care and
Low-beam headlight, high- users to oversee you and
think well ahead when tem-
beam headlight, side-light or your motorcycle.
peratures are low; remember
turn-indicator bulb defective. Replace defective bulbs as
that the danger of black ice
Replacing high-beam/low- soon as possible; always
is particularly high on bridges
beam headlight bulb carry a complete set of spare and where the road is in the
( 103) bulbs if possible.
shade.
Replacing parking-light bulb A combination of the bulb de- z
Ride carefully and think well
( 105) fects described above has ahead.
Replacing front turn indicat- occurred.
or bulb ( 107) See the fault descriptions Battery of anti-theft alarm
Replacing rear turn indicator above. (OE) weak
bulb ( 108) The DWALO! warning ap-
Ice warning (OE)
pears on the display.
Ice warning symbol ap-
pears on the display. This error message
appears only briefly
after the pre-ride check The integral battery in the Warnings issued by
3 completes. anti-theft alarm has lost its the tyre pressure
The integral battery in the entire original capacity. There
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is no assurance that the anti-
monitoring system
anti-theft alarm has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its ori- theft alarm will be operational (RDC)OE
ginal capacity. There is no if the motorcycle's battery is Display mode for RDC
assurance of how long the disconnected. warnings
Seek the advice of a spe-
Status indicators
Status indicators
range, the 'General' warning
light flashes red.
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Warnings, overview
3 Mode of presentation Meaning
30 Lights up yellow The critical tyre Tyre pressure close to limit of per-
pressure flashes mitted tolerance ( 31)
Flashes red The critical tyre Tyre pressure outside permitted tol-
pressure flashes erance ( 31)
Status indicators
Status indicators
Measured tyre pressure is permitted tolerance the earliest possible oppor-
close to the limit of permitted tunity.
tolerance. General warning light
flashes red. Have the tyre checked for
Correct the tyre pressure as damage by a specialist
stated on the inside cover of The critical tyre pressure workshop, preferably an
the Rider's Manual. flashes. authorised BMW Motorrad
The tyre-pressures listed Measured tyre pressure is dealer.
on the inside cover are outside permitted tolerance. If you are unsure whether the
temperature-compensated; Check the tyre for damage motorcycle can be ridden with z
the reference tyre temperat- the tyre in its present condi-
and to ascertain wheth-
ure for these readings is al- er the motorcycle can be tion:
ways 20 °C. The procedure ridden with the tyre in its Do not continue your jour-
for correctly tyre pressures present condition. ney.
when the tyres are not at this If the motorcycle can be rid- Notify the breakdown ser-
reference temperature is as den with the tyre in its present vice.
follows: condition: Have the tyre checked for
Calculate the difference damage by a specialist
between the specified value workshop, preferably an
stated in the Rider's Manual
authorised BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Sensor defective or system
3 dealer. Motorrad dealer. error
General warning light
32 Signal transmission Wireless communication with
lights up yellow.
disrupted the RDC sensors has been
"--" or "-- --" appears on disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by "--" or "--
the display. include radio-communication --".
The motorcycle has not systems operating in the vi-
Status indicators
Status indicators
This error message warning light indicates status
appears only briefly can differ in some countries.
after the pre-ride check Possible national variant.
completes.
The integral battery in the
tyre-pressure sensor has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity. There is no z
assurance of how long the
tyre pressure control system
can remain operational.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Warnings, overview
3 Mode of presentation Meaning
34 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed
( 35)
Lights up ABS switched off ( 35)
Status indicators
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Self-diagnosis not ABS fault
completed ABS warning light ON. 3
ABS warning light
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flashes.
The ABS control unit has de-
The ABS function is not avail- tected a fault. The ABS func-
able, because self-diagnosis tion is not available.
did not complete. The mo- You can continue to ride.
Status indicators
torcycle has to move forward Bear in mind that the ABS
a few metres for the wheel function is not available.
sensors to be tested. Bear in mind the more de-
Pull away slowly. Bear in tailed information on situ-
mind that the ABS function ations that can lead to an
is not available until self- ABS fault ( 80).
diagnosis has completed. Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
ABS switched off specialist workshop, prefer- z
ABS warning light ON. ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
with OE Anti-lock braking
system (ABS):
Activate the ABS function
( 57)
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Status indicators
Operation
Ignition switch and steering Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 37
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . 39
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 40
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Operation
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 41
ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Suspension settings . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tyre pressure monitoring
Settings, standard z
RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . 44
Settings, sport suspensionOE . . 59
Emergency off switch (kill
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ignition switch and Switching on ignition ABS self-diagnosis is per-
4 steering lock formed. ( 72)
38 Keys Switching off ignition
You receive one master key
and one spare key. Please
consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser
Operation
Operation
Key can be removed. An electronic component is
integrated into each of your
Electronic immobiliser keys. The motorcycle's elec-
If the motorcycle is on tronics exchange certain con-
the side stand, the sur- (EWS) tinuously changing signals z
face of the ground will de- Protection against theft with the electronics in the
termine whether it is better The electronic immobiliser key; these signals are spe-
to turn the handlebars to the helps protect your BMW Mo- cific to your motorcycle and
left or right. However, the mo- torrad motorcycle from theft, they are transmitted via the
torcycle is more stable on a and this enhanced security is ring aerial in the ignition lock.
level surface with the handle- at your disposal without any The ignition is not enabled for
bars turned to the left than need for you to set paramet- starting until the key has been
with the handlebars turned to ers or activate additional sys- recognised as "authorised" for
the right. tems. The engine of a motor- your motorcycle.
On level ground, always turn cycle fitted with this electronic A spare key attached
the handlebars to the left to immobiliser can be started to the same ring as the
set the steering lock. only with the keys that belong ignition key used to start the
to the vehicle. You can also engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the subsequently be cleared and The hazard warning
4 enabling signal for starting is reactivated for use. flashers place a strain
not issued. The EWS warning on the battery. Do not use
40 appears in the multifunction Hazard warning the hazard warning flashers
display. flashers for longer than absolutely
Always keep the spare key necessary.
separately from the ignition Switching on hazard
warning flashers If you press a turn-in-
key.
Operation
Operation
Press cancel button 1. z
Press button 1 once briefly.
Hazard warning flashers
switched off. If the motorcycle is not
equipped with on-board
computer and RDC, you can
use INFO button 1 to operate
the odometer as described
here.
Selecting readings
Switch on the ignition.
When you switch on the
ignition, the odometer The odometer's display field
reading shown when the igni- starts with the current value
tion was switched off always
and cycles through the follow- Residual range ded to the fuel already in the
4 ing sequence: tank.
Total distance covered The residual range is
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Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) only an approximate
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) reading. Consequently, BMW
Residual range (once fuel Motorrad recommends that
level is down to reserve) you should not try to use the
Operation
Operation
Repeatedly press INFO but- Press and hold down the
ton 1 until the total distance Repeatedly press INFO but- INFO button until the read-
covered reading appears on ton 1 until the clock appears ing changes.
the display. Hours reading 2 starts to
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on the display.
flash.
Press the INFO button.
The hour increments by one
each time you press the
button.
Press and hold down the
INFO button until the read-
ing changes.
Minutes reading 3 starts to
flash.
Press the INFO button.
The minute increments by the rear tyre pressure. If your
4 one each time you press the motorcycle is fitted with an
button. on-board computer, the tyre
44 pressures are displayed as an
Press and hold down the
INFO button until the read- additional set of readings by
ing changes. the on-board computer.
The reading stops flashing.
The time is now set. On-board computerOE
Operation
Selecting readings
Tyre pressure Repeatedly press INFO but- Switch on the ignition.
monitoring RDCOE ton 1 until the tyre pres-
sures appear in the display.
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readings
Switch on the ignition.
Operation
The on-board computer's dis-
play field starts with the cur- Ambient-temperature dis-
rent value and cycles through play 1 is active only when
the following sequence:
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the engine is running; at other
Ambient temperature times the display shows ---.
Average speed Average speed 1 is calculated
Average consumption An ice warning on basis of the time elapsed
Range appears if the ambient- since the last RESET. Times
Oil level temperature reading drops during which the engine was
Tyre pressures (OE) below 3 °C. The display stopped are excluded from
automatically switches the calculation.
from any other mode to the
temperature reading when the
temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
The reading flashes until you
Resetting average speed Calculating average Resetting average
4 consumption consumption
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Operation
Operation
The readings mean:
Operation
Adjust the handbrake
lever
2 Heating off.
Changing the position of
3 50 % heat output (one
the brake-fluid reservoir
dot visible).
can allow air to penetrate the z
4 100 % heat output (three
brake system.
dots visible)
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars.
Clutch
Attempting to adjust the
Adjust the clutch lever Turn adjusting screw 1
brake lever while riding
clockwise.
If the position of the the motorcycle can lead to
clutch fluid reservoir is The adjusting screw is accidents.
changed, air can enter the indexed and is easier Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch system. to turn if you push the clutch brake lever unless the motor-
Do not twist the handlebar lever forward. cycle is at a standstill.
fitting or the handlebars. Span between handlebar
grip and clutch lever in-
creases.
Lights Switching on high-beam
4 Switching on the side headlight
50 lights
The side lights switch on
automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
Operation
Operation
You can switch on the Headlight plastic lens of the light.
parking lights only imme- Adjusting headlight for
diately after switching off the
Headlight beam throw
driving on left/driving on and spring preload
ignition. right
Headlight beam throw is gen- z
If the motorcycle is ridden in erally kept constant when
a country where the oppos- spring preload is adjusted to
ite rule of the road applies, its suit load.
asymmetric low-beam head- Spring preload adjustment
light will tend to dazzle on- might not suffice only if
coming traffic. the motorcycle is very
Have the headlight set heavily loaded. Under these
accordingly by a specialist circumstances, headlight
workshop, preferably an beam throw has to be
authorised BMW Motorrad adjusted to suit the weight
Press and hold down dealer.
switch 1 for the left turn carried by the motorcycle.
Consult a specialist
4 workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
52 dealer, if you are unsure
whether the headlight basic
setting is correct.
Adjusting headlight
Operation
beam throw
A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indicat-
B Position for heavy load or button 1.
Left-hand turn indicators
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Turn indicators
Telltale light for left-hand
Switching on left flashing turn indicators flashes.
turn indicators
Switch on the ignition. Switching on right
flashing turn indicators
1 Headlight beam-throw Switch on the ignition.
adjustment
Moving the pivot lever adjusts
headlight beam throw so as
not to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Cancelling turn Front and rear seats
indicators Remove the front seat 4
Make sure the ground is 53
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Operation
Press right-hand turn indic-
ator button 2.
Right-hand turn indicators Press cancel button 3.
switched on.
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Telltale light for right-hand The turn indicators are
turn indicator flashes. cancelled automatically
after you have ridden for ap-
proximately 10 seconds, or Turn key 1 clockwise in the
covered a distance of about seat lock, while pressing
200 m. down on the front part of
the front seat.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.
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Operation
Raise the seat at the front Position the front seat in Pull and hold loop 1 and
and lift it off the motorcycle. mounts 1 and press it firmly pull the rear seat forward
down at the front. to remove.
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If too much pressure is an audible click. Install the rear seat
applied in the forward If too much pressure is
direction, there is a danger Removing rear seat applied in the forward
that the motorcycle will be Make sure the ground is direction, there is a danger
pushed off its stand. level and firm and place the that the motorcycle will be
Always make sure that the motorcycle on its stand. pushed off its stand.
motorcycle is stable and Remove the front seat Always make sure that the
firmly supported. ( 53) motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
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Operation
Position the rear seat in The helmet catch can Guide the wire rope under-
mounts 1 and push it back. scratch the panelling. neath rear frame 3 and slip
The rear seat engages with Make sure the lock is out of the eyes of the wire rope
two audible clicks. into helmet-holder slot 2.
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the way when you hook the
helmet into position. Install the rear seat ( 54)
Helmet holder Use wire rope 1 available
Using helmet holder as an optional accessory
Make sure the ground is to secure the helmet to the
level and firm and place the helmet holder.
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat ( 54)
Mirrors deactivating this motorcycle's ABS warning light
4 Adjusting mirrors
ABS function. shows; if self-diagnosis
Note the detailed descrip- has not completed the ABS
56 tion of the ABS system, which warning light changes from
starts on page ( 78). flashing to ON.
When the ABS warning light
Deactivating ABS comes on, release the ABS
function button within five seconds.
Operation
Operation
off then on again and intended use.
the ABS light comes back on,
there is a fault in the ABS. Shock-absorber settings
Press and hold down and spring preload
ABS button 1. Suspension settings Damping must be adapted z
ABS warning light goes Spring preload and to suit spring preload. An in-
out; if self-diagnosis has weight crease in spring preload re-
not completed the ABS warn- quires firmer damping, a re-
It is essential to set spring
ing light changes from ON to duction in spring preload re-
preload of the rear suspen-
flashing. quires softer damping.
sion to suit the load carried
When the ABS warning light by the motorcycle. Increase
goes out, release the ABS spring preload when the mo-
button within five seconds. torcycle is heavily loaded and
The ABS warning light re- reduce spring preload ac-
mains off. cordingly when the motor-
If ABS self-diagnosis did not cycle is lightly loaded.
complete, the ABS warning
light continues to flash.
Settings, standard
4 suspension
Spring preload, basic
setting
58 Adjusting spring preload Turn adjusting ring to
for rear wheel stage 2. (Motorcycle with
Your motorcycle's hand- full load of fuel, with rider
ling will suffer if you do 85 kg)
Operation
Operation
Rear suspension
damping, basic setting
Adjust the rear shock ab- Use adjusting rings 1 and 2
sorber, using a screwdriver Turn adjusting screw to adjust spring preload.
to turn adjusting screw 1. clockwise to limit stop (H),
then back it off 3/4 of a z
turn. (Motorcycle with
full load of fuel, with rider
85 kg)
Settings, sport
suspensionOE
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel Use the tool from the on-
If you want a harder damp- Make sure the ground is board toolkit to release the
ing characteristic, use a level and firm and place the lock by turning adjusting
screwdriver to turn adjust- motorcycle on its stand. ring 1 counter-clockwise.
If you want to increase Adjusting front spring
4 spring preload, turn preload at front wheel,
adjusting ring 2 clockwise. motorcycles with
60
If you want to reduce spring activated charcoal filter
preload, turn adjusting
ring 2 counter-clockwise. On account of the position
of the activated charcoal fil-
Spring preload, basic ter, it is not possible to adjust
Operation
Operation
Adjust the damping
characteristic to suit spring
If you want to increase preload.
damping, turn adjusting
ring 1 counter-clockwise. Make sure the ground is
If you want to reduce damp-
level and firm and place the z
motorcycle on its stand.
ing, turn adjusting ring 1
clockwise.
Adjust damping by turning Rebound stage basic
adjusting ring 1. setting
Release the lock by turning To turn the adjusting rings, If you want to increase
adjusting ring 1 counter- engage tool 1 from above spring preload, turn
clockwise with the tool from in such a way that all three adjusting ring 2 clockwise.
z the toolkit, while holding ad- hooks 2 securely engage If you want to reduce spring
justing ring 2 with second the grooves. preload, turn adjusting
tool from the toolkit. ring 2 counter-clockwise.
Spring preload, basic
setting
Operation
full load of fuel, with rider
Make sure the ground is 85 kg)
level and firm and place the If you want to increase
motorcycle on its stand. rebound-stage damping, Adjusting compression-
turn adjusting ring 1 stage damping for rear
counter-clockwise.
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wheel
If you want to reduce Make sure the ground is
rebound-stage damping, level and firm and place the
turn adjusting ring 1 motorcycle on its stand.
clockwise.
Rebound stage basic
setting
basic setting
Operation
will go. (Motorcycle with If tyre pressure is too low:
and make sure that the cap is
full load of fuel, with rider Correct tyre pressure.
screwed on firmly.
85 kg)
Align the spray guard as Incorrect tyre pressure
reduces the operating
shown in the illustration.
life of the tyres.
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Tighten screws 3 of the
spray guard. Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
Installing rear wheel ( 100)
Check tyre pressures
Tyres against the data below.
Check the tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front
Incorrect tyre pressures
impair the motorcycle's
2.2 bar (One-up, tyre
handling characteristics and
cold)
can lead to accidents.
Always check that the tyre 2.5 bar (Two-up and/or
pressures are correct. with luggage, tyre cold)
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4
66
Operation
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5
67
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Park your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 73
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 z
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 77
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Safety instructions Settings of the spring-strut reflexes. Medication can ex-
5 Rider's equipment
and shock-absorber system acerbate these effects.
Imbalanced load Do not ride your motorcycle
68 Do not ride without the cor- after consuming alcohol,
Loose clothing
rect clothing. Always wear: Insufficient tyre pressure drugs and/or medication.
Helmet Poor tyre tread
Motorcycling jacket and Etc. Risk of poisoning
trousers Exhaust fumes contain car-
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is running.
Temperatures at the exhaust control unit of the
Catalytic converter are high. electronic engine-
If misfiring causes unburned Flammable materials management system z
fuel to enter the catalytic con- (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with the con-
verter, there is a danger of clothing and luggage, etc.) trol unit of the electronic
overheating and damage. could ignite if allowed to engine-management system
For this reason, observe the come into contact with the can damage the motorcycle
following points: hot exhaust pipe. and cause accidents.
Do not run the fuel tank dry. Do not permit flammable ma- Do not tamper with the
Do not attempt to start or terials to come into contact control unit of the electronic
run the engine with a spark- with the hot exhaust system. engine-management
plug cap disconnected. Cooling would be system.
Stop the engine immediately inadequate if the engine Tampering with the con-
if it misfires. were allowed to idle for trol unit of the electronic
Use only unleaded fuel. a lengthy period with the engine-management system
Comply with all specified motorcycle at a standstill: can result in mechanical loads
maintenance intervals. overheating would result. that the motorcycle's com-
ponents are not designed to Cases correctly installed switched on the ignition, as
5 withstand. Damage caused in and luggage secured otherwise the engine will
this way is not covered by the refuse to start. When the
70 warranty. At regular intervals: gearbox is in neutral, the
Do not tamper with the Engine oil level (every refuel- green neutral telltale light is
control unit of the electronic ling stop) on and the gear indicator
engine-management Brake-pad wear (every third in the multifunction display
system. refuelling stop) shows N.
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jump leads and a donor
battery to start. Phase 2
The engine starts. General warning light z
Consult the troubleshooting lights up yellow.
chart below if the engine
The CHECK! reminder ap-
refuses to start. ( 122)
pears on the display.
Pre-ride check If the 'General' warning light is
not displayed:
The instrument cluster runs
a test of the 'General' warn- Some malfunctions can-
Press starter button 1. ing light when the ignition not be indicated if the
If ambient temperatures is switched on. The warn- 'General' warning light cannot
are very low, you might ing light shows first yellow be displayed.
find it necessary to open the and then red, so that you can Check that the 'General'
throttle slightly when starting check that it is in working or- warning light comes on, and
the engine. At ambient tem- der. This pre-ride check is in- that it lights up yellow and
peratures below 0 °C, disen- dicated by the word CHECK! then red.
appearing in the display. The
Have the fault rectified as Possible national variant Have the fault rectified as
5 quickly as possible by a of the ABS warning light. quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer- specialist workshop, prefer-
72 ably an authorised BMW Phase 2 ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. Test of the wheel sensors Motorrad dealer.
as the motorcycle pulls
ABS self-diagnosisOE away from rest. Running in
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
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No full-load acceleration.
heel angles until the tyres Always check that the ground
Avoid low engine speeds at
are run in. This running in under the stand is level and
full load.
procedure is essential if the firm. z
Do not omit the first inspec- tyres are to achieve maximum
tion after 500 - 1200 km. Switch off the engine.
grip.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Brake pads Tyres do not have their Hold the motorcycle upright
New brake pads must "bed full grip when new and and balanced.
down" and therefore do not there is a risk of accidents at Use your left foot to extend
achieve their optimum friction extreme angles of heel. the side stand fully.
levels during the first 500 km. Avoid extreme angles of
The side stand is de-
You can compensate for this heel.
signed to support only
initial reduction in braking ef- the weight of the motorcycle.
ficiency by exerting greater Do not lean or sit on the mo-
pressure on the levers. torcycle with the side stand
New brake pads can ex- extended.
tend stopping distance
Slowly lean the motorcycle
by a significant margin.
to the side until its weight
is taken by the stand and Removing motorcycle Refuelling
5 dismount to the left. from side stand Fuel is highly flammable.
74 If the motorcycle is on Unlock the steering lock. A naked flame close to
the side stand, the sur- From the left, grip the the fuel tank can cause a fire
face of the ground will de- handlebars with both hands. or explosion.
termine whether it is better Pull the handbrake lever. Do not smoke. Never bring
to turn the handlebars to the Swing your right leg over a naked flame near the fuel
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left or right. However, the mo- the seat and lift the motor- tank.
torcycle is more stable on a cycle to the upright position.
level surface with the handle- Fuel expands when hot.
Hold the motorcycle upright
z bars turned to the left than Fuel escaping from an
and balanced. overfilled tank could make its
with the handlebars turned to
the right. An extended side stand way onto the rear tyre. This
On level ground, always turn can catch on the ground could cause a fall.
the handlebars to the left to when the motorcycle is mov- Do not fill the tank past the
set the steering lock. ing and lead to a fall. bottom edge of the filler
Retract the side stand before neck.
Turn the handlebars to full moving the motorcycle.
left or right lock. Fuel attacks plastics,
Check that the motorcycle Sit on the motorcycle and which become dull or
is standing firmly. use your left foot to retract unsightly.
the side stand. Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
On a gradient, the mo- ately if they come into contact
torcycle should always with fuel.
face uphill; select 1st gear.
Fuel can attack the ma- tank past the bottom edge
terial of the windscreen of the filler neck. 5
and the side slipstream de- The ratings for perform-
flectors, which become dull or 75
ance and consumption
unsightly. are quoted for the recommen-
Wipe off the windscreen and ded grade of fuel.
slipstream deflectors immedi-
ately if they come into contact Recommended fuel
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with fuel. grade
Leaded fuel will destroy Open the protective cap.
the catalytic converter. Open the fuel tank cap with
98 ROZ/RON (Premium z
plus unleaded)
Use only unleaded fuel. the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise. 95 ROZ/RON (Premium
Make sure the ground is unleaded (fuel grade,
level and firm and place the usable with power- and
motorcycle on its stand. consumption-related
restrictions))
17 l
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passes
The brakes may fail to to take effect immediately
There is a danger of the take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on
brakes fading if you use if the motorcycle was ridden the discs or brake pads. z
only the rear brakes when on salt-covered roads and the Apply brakes in good time
descending mountain passes. brakes were not applied for until the brakes have been
Under extreme conditions, the some time. cleaned.
brakes could overheat and
Apply the brakes in good The brake pads will wear
suffer severe damage.
time until the salt layer on the more rapidly if you ride
Use both front and rear brake discs and brake pads
brakes, and make use of the frequently on unsurfaced
has been removed. tracks or poor roads.
engine's braking effect as
well. Check the thickness of the
Oil or grease on brakes
brake pads more frequently
Wet brakes Oil and grease on the and replace the brake pads in
brake discs and pads good time.
After the motorcycle has considerably diminish braking
been washed, ridden efficiency.
through water or ridden in
Especially after repair and
the rain, the brake discs and
maintenance work, make
Brake system with to the maximum transferrable that the wheels will continue
5 BMW Motorrad ABSOE braking force, so the wheels to rotate under all imaginable
continue to turn and direc- circumstances, because this
78 How does ABS work? tional stability is maintained is the precondition for ensur-
The amount of braking force irrespective of the condition of ing directional stability. As
that can be transferred to the road surface. soon as is registers the actu-
the road depends on factors al circumstances, the system
hat include the coefficient of What are the effects of reacts instantly and adjusts
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margin in genuine emergen- When you brake, bear in mind
pull the clutch at the same cies. that ABS control cannot be
time. In the "panic braking Take care when cornering. relied on in all circumstances
situations" that are trained so When you apply the brakes to prevent the rear wheel from z
frequently braking force is ap- on a corner, the motorcycle's lifting clear of the ground.
plied as rapidly as possible weight and momentum take
and with the rider's full force over and even BMW Motorrad What is the design
applied to the brake levers; ABS is unable to counteract baseline for BMW
under these circumstances their effects.
the dynamic shift in load dis-
Motorrad ABS?
tribution cannot keep pace Rear wheel lift Within the limits imposed by
with the increase in decel- physics, BMW Motorrad ABS
Even under severe braking,
eration and the tyres cannot ensures directional stabil-
a high level of tyre grip can
transmit the full braking force ity on any surface. The sys-
mean that the front wheel
to the surface of the road. tem is not optimised for spe-
does not lock up until very
ABS has to intervene to keep cial requirements that apply
late, if at all. Consequently,
the front wheel from locking; under extreme competitive
ABS does not intervene until
this increases stopping dis- situations off-road or on the
very late, if at all. Under these
tance. track.
circumstances the rear wheel
Special situations by applying the front brake BMW Motorrad Integral
5 The speeds of the front and (burn-out). ABS is always maintained
rear wheels are compared Heating up with the motor- in optimum condition, it is
80 cycle on the centre stand essential for you to comply
as one means of detecting a
wheel's incipient tendency to or an auxiliary stand, en- strictly with the specified
lock. If the system registers gine idling or with a gear inspection intervals.
implausible values for a engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a
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Accessories
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General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power socket
6 BMW Motorrad recommends
assess each non-BMW
Ratings
product to determine whether
82 the use of parts and ac-
it can be used on or in con-
cessories for your motorcycle
nection with BMW motor-
that are approved by BMW for
cycles without constituting
this purpose.
a safety hazard. Country-
Genuine BMW parts and ac- specific official authorisa-
Accessories
Accessories
Cable routing
The cables from the power
socket to the auxiliary device
must be routed in such a way
that they: z
do not impede the rider
do not restrict or obstruct
the steering angle and
handling characteristics
cannot be trapped
Maintenance
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General instructions ably your authorised BMW 3 Tool for oil cap
7 The Maintenance chapter de-
Motorrad dealer. Removing and installing
scribes straightforward pro- plug of oil filler neck
86 Toolkit
cedures for checking and re- 4 Screwdriver with
placing certain wear parts. Standard on-board reversible blade
Special tightening torques toolkit
with cross-head/plain
are listed as applicable. The
blades
Maintenance
Maintenance
4 Open ring wrench
Adjusting spring-strut length 1 extending tool holder
On-board toolkit service Adapters to accommodate
1 Hook wrench kit all tools
Adjusting rear spring pre- Your authorised BMW Mo- 2 1/4" bits
load z
torrad dealer can provide the 5x Torx, for example for re-
on-board toolkit service kit moving and installing rear
2 Hook wrench
that you will need if you are wheel
Adjusting front spring pre- considering undertaking more
load, motorcycles without 2x cross-head bits
extensive work. 1x plain screwdriver bit
activated charcoal filter You will find information
Adjusting rear spring pre- on undertaking work of 3 3/8" adapter for socket-
load, holding adjusting ring this nature in the Repair head screws, w/f 22
Manual on the DVD/CD-ROM Removing and installing
also obtainable from your front wheel
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
4 Electric torch oil in the sump. Checking the Wait five minutes after
7 LED bulb oil level with the engine cold switching off the engine.
or after no more than a short Hold the motorcycle upright.
88 5 Socket ride will lead to misinterpret-
3x open-ended spanner, ation; this in turn, means that
for example for connecting the engine will be operated
and disconnecting leads to with the incorrect quantity of
battery terminals oil.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Dependability of the
brake system
Engine oil, specified A fully functional brake sys-
level tem is a basic requirement for
the road safety of your motor-
Between MIN and MAX cycle.
marks Damage to the engine Do not ride the motorcycle if z
can result if it is oper- you have any doubts about
If the oil level is below the ated without enough oil, but the dependability of the brake
MIN mark: the same also applies if the oil system.
Top up the engine oil. level is too high. Under these circumstances
Always make sure that the oil have the brake system
If the oil level is above the level is correct. checked by a specialist
MAX mark: workshop, preferably an
Wipe the area around the
Have the oil level corrected authorised BMW Motorrad
filler neck clean.
by a specialist workshop, dealer.
Use the tool from the toolkit
preferably an authorised
to remove cap 1 from the
BMW Motorrad dealer.
engine oil filler neck.
Incorrect working prac- Brake pads
7 tices endanger the reli-
Check brake-pad
ability of the brakes.
90
Have all work on the brake thickness, front brakes
system performed by a spe- Brake pads worn past
cialist workshop, preferably the minimum permissible
an authorised BMW Motorrad thickness can cause a reduc-
dealer. tion in braking efficiency and
Maintenance
Maintenance
they can cause damage to
the brake system.
In order to ensure the de- Visually inspect the brake
Brake-pad wear-
pendability of the brake sys- pads of the rear brake cal-
indicating marks, front
tem, do not permit the brake iper from the left to ascer-
pads to wear past the minim- tain their thickness.
The wear-indicating um permissible thickness. z
marks must be clearly
Make sure the ground is
visible on the pads.
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
If the wear indicating marks
are no longer clearly visible:
Have the brake pads re-
placed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluid
7 Check the brake-fluid
92 level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
Maintenance
Maintenance
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Brake fluid level, front Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
motorcycle upright.
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below Brake fluid level, rear z
the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below
If the brake fluid level drops the MIN mark. (Brake-
below the permitted level: fluid reservoir horizontal)
Have the defect rectified
as quickly as possible by a If the brake fluid level drops
specialist workshop, prefer- below the permitted level:
ably an authorised BMW Have the defect rectified
Check the brake fluid level
Motorrad dealer.
in rear reservoir 1. as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW If the fluid level drops:
7 Motorrad dealer.
Unsuitable hydraulic flu-
94 ids could cause damage
Clutch to the clutch system.
Checking clutch Do not attempt to top up
operation the system with fluids of any
Pull the clutch lever. kind.
Maintenance
Maintenance
grooves with wear marks.
Have damaged rims on the Internet at www.bmw-
Tyres have wear indic- checked and, if necessary, motorrad.com.
ators integrated into the replaced by a specialist
main tread grooves. The tyre workshop, preferably an RDC labelOE
is worn out when the tyre authorised BMW Motorrad
tread has worn down to the dealer.
level of the marks. The loca- z
tions of the marks are indic- Wheels
ated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
Approved wheels and
by an arrow. tyres
For each size of tyre BMW
If the tyre tread no longer
Motorrad tests certain makes,
complies with the minimum
and approves those that it
legally required tread depth: Incorrect tyre-removal
certifies as roadworthy. If
Replace tyre. procedures can result in
BMW Motorrad has not ap-
proved the wheels and tyres, damage to the RDC sensors.
it cannot assess their suitab- Be sure to notify the author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer or
specialist workshop that the
7 wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
96
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim
bears an adhesive label indic-
ating the position of the RDC
Maintenance
Maintenance
stand for lifting the motor- Do not damage the ABS
cycle. sensor on the left-hand side
Force the brake pads Fit the front-wheel stand
slightly apart by rocking when rolling out the wheel.
( 101)
brake calipers 3 back
and forth A against brake
discs 4. z
Mask off the parts of the
wheel rim that could be
scratched in the process of
removing the brake calipers.
Carefully pull the brake cal-
ipers back and out until
clear of the brake discs.
Remove spacing bushing 7
with OE Anti-lock braking Release axle clamping from the left-hand side of
system (ABS): screw 5. the wheel hub.
When removing the left
brake caliper, take care not
Installing front wheel Note the direction-of-rotation
7 Threaded fasteners not
arrows on the tyre or the
wheel rim.
98 tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
damage.
Always have the security of
Maintenance
Maintenance
Install securing screws 2 Seat the mudguard in hold-
and tighten to specified er 1.
torque. Install the screws on left
and right.
Brake caliper to slider
tube
Operate the brake several z
times until the brake pads
The cable of the ABS 30 Nm are bedded.
sensor could chafe Remove the rear-wheel
Remove the adhesive tape
through if it comes into stand, if installed.
from the wheel rim.
contact with the brake disc.
Removing rear wheel
Make sure that the ABS
sensor cable is routed snugly Parts of the exhaust sys-
along the front suspension. tem can be hot.
Do not touch hot parts of the
Route ABS sensor cable 4
exhaust system.
as illustrated here.
Place the motorcycle on an Roll the rear wheel out to-
7 auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- ward the rear.
rad recommends the BMW
100 Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Installing rear wheel
Fit the rear wheel stand Threaded fasteners not
( 102) tightened to the spe-
Engage first gear. cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
Maintenance
damage.
Always have the security of If applicable, install lock
the fasteners checked by a washer 2 of the auxiliary
specialist workshop, prefer- stand.
ably an authorised BMW Mo- Tighten wheel studs 1 until
torrad dealer. hand-tight and then tighten
z
Check that the wheel ad- to specified torque in diag-
apter and wheel hub are onally opposite sequence.
free of grease.
Place a support underneath Rear wheel to wheel
Place the rear wheel on the carrier
the rear wheel and remove wheel adapter.
5 studs 1.
Tightening sequence:
If applicable, remove lock Tighten in diagonally op-
washer 2 of the rear-wheel posite sequence
stand.
Lower the rear wheel to the 60 Nm
ground. Remove the auxiliary stand.
Front-wheel stand front wheel with the BMW Centre the front wheel stand
Use
Motorrad front-wheel stand. relative to the front wheel 7
and push it against the front
A front-wheel stand for Fit the front-wheel stand axle. 101
simple, safe changing of Place the motorcycle on an
the front wheel is available auxiliary stand; BMW Motor-
from BMW Motorrad. The rad recommends the BMW
BMW special tool number is Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
Maintenance
36 3 970 and the front-wheel
stand is available from your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Maintenance
and can cause injury if the motorcycle could
damaged. topple in the course of the
Lift the motorcycle upright, Wear protective goggles operations described below.
simultaneously pressing the and gloves when changing Always make sure that the
lever down until the stand bulbs. motorcycle is stable and
supports the motorcycle in firmly supported.
The types of bulb fitted
the upright position. z
to your motorcycle are Make sure the ground is
Press the lever down to the
listed in the section entitled level and firm and place the
ground.
"Technical data". motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Bulbs Do not touch the glass
of new bulbs with your
General instructions fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth
A warning appears in the mul- to hold the bulbs when hand-
tifunction display if a bulb is ling them. Dirt deposits, in
defective. particular oil and grease, in-
A defective bulb places terfere with heat radiation
your safety at risk be- from the bulb. This leads to
cause it is easier for other
7 High-beam headlight
bulb
104
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Low-beam headlight
bulb
Maintenance
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Remove cover 2 (low-beam Disengage spring clips 5
headlight) or cover 3 (high- from the fastenings and
beam headlight) by pulling swing them aside.
lever 1.
z
Maintenance
Close and lock spring Install cover 2 (low-beam
clips 5. headlight) or cover 3 (high-
beam headlight).
Replacing parking-light z
bulb Remove cap 1.
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
Connect plug 4. firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
7
106
Maintenance
Disconnect plug 2. Remove bulb 4 from the Push bulb 4 into its socket.
bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Parking-light bulb
z
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Maintenance
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Connect plug 2. Pull the bulb housing out
Make sure the ground is of the mirror housing at the
level and firm and place the threaded-fastener side.
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
z
Install cap 1.
W16W / 12 V / 16 W
Maintenance
Maintenance
Turn bulb 2 counter- Turn bulb 2 clockwise to Install screw 1.
clockwise and remove it install it in the bulb housing.
from the bulb housing. Jump start
Replace the defective bulb. The wires leading to the
Rear flashing turn in- power socket do not z
dicator bulbs have a load-capacity rating
adequate for jump-starting
R10W / 12 V / 10 W the engine. Excessively high
current can lead to a cable
fire or damage to the vehicle
electronics.
Do not use the on-board
Working from the inboard socket to jump-start the
side, insert the glass into engine of the motorcycle.
the bulb housing and close
the housing.
Touching live parts of Remove the front seat itive terminal of the donor
7 the ignition system with ( 53) battery.
the engine running can cause When jump-starting the en- Then connect one end of
110 electric shock. gine, do not disconnect the the black jump lead to the
Do not touch parts of the igni- battery from the on-board negative terminal of the
tion system when the engine electrical system. donor battery, and the other
is running. end to negative terminal 2 of
the discharged battery.
Maintenance
Maintenance
gradually drain the battery. connected
This can cause the battery
Battery Charging the connec-
to run flat. If this happens,
Maintenance instructions warranty claims will not be ac- ted battery directly at the
cepted. battery terminals can damage
Correct upkeep, recharging
the vehicle electronics.
and storage will prolong the If the motorcycle is to be out
of use for more than four Always disconnect the battery z
life of the battery and are es-
weeks, disconnect the battery from the on-board circuits be-
sential if warranty claims are
or connect a suitable trickle fore recharging it with a char-
to be considered.
charger to the battery. ger connected directly to the
Compliance with the points
battery posts.
below is important in order to BMW Motorrad has de-
maximise battery life: veloped a trickle-charger Only chargers suitable
Keep the surface of the bat- specially designed for com- for this mode of charging
tery clean and dry patibility with the electronics can be used to recharge the
Do not open the battery of your motorcycle. Using this battery via the on-board sock-
Do not top up with water charger, you can keep the et. Unsuitable chargers could
Be sure to read and com- battery charged during long cause damage to the motor-
ply with the instructions for periods of disuse, without cycle's on-board electrics.
Use BMW chargers with Charge via the power sock- The battery has to be re-
7 the part numbers 71 60 et, with the battery connec- charged at regular inter-
7 688 864 (220 V) or, as ted to the motorcycle's on- vals in the course of a lengthy
112 applicable, 71 60 7 688 865 board electrical system. period of disuse. See the in-
(110 V). If you are in doubt, Comply with the operating structions for caring for your
disconnect the battery from instructions of the charger. battery. Always fully recharge
the on-board systems and The motorcycle's the battery before restoring it
connect the charger directly to use
Maintenance
on-board electronics
to the battery. know when the battery is Remove the battery
If you switch on the ig- fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when Make sure the ground is
nition and the multifunc-
this happens. level and firm and place the
tion display and telltale lights
motorcycle on its stand.
fail to light up, the battery is
completely flat. Attempting to Charging battery when Remove the front seat
z ( 53)
charge a completely flat bat- disconnected
tery via the on-board socket Charge the battery using a Switch off the ignition.
can cause damage to the mo- suitable charger.
torcycle's electronics. Comply with the operating
If a battery has discharged to instructions of the charger.
the extent that it is completely Once the battery is fully
flat, it has to be disconnec- charged, disconnect the
ted from the on-board circuits charger terminal clips from
and charged with the char- the battery terminals.
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
the right in the direction of
travel. 7
113
Maintenance
Remove diagnosis plug 1 Remove the screw and re-
from its holder. move battery retainer 4.
Disconnection in Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and Slip battery retainer 4 over
the wrong sequence
forth if it is difficult to re- the battery and install the z
increases the risk of
move. screw.
short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
Installing battery
sequence.
Make sure the ground is
Disconnect negative lead 3 level and firm and place the
first. motorcycle on its stand.
Then pull back protective Switch off the ignition.
cap 2 of the positive ter- Insert the battery into the
minal and disconnect the battery compartment, with
positive lead. the positive terminal on
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114
Maintenance
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . 118 z
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 118
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Care products Washing the pads might be wet and the
8 BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle brakes might not take effect
immediately.
116 that you use the cleaning BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time
and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried
obtain from your authorised mover to soften and wash off out.
BMW Motorrad dealer. The insects and stubborn dirt on
substances in BMW Care painted parts prior to washing Warm water intensifies
Care
Care
Cooling fins can be bent
Windscreen and slipstream
Clean off dirt and insects with easily.
deflectors
a soft sponge and plenty of z
Take care not to bend the fins
Headlight lens made of water. when cleaning the radiator.
plastic
Glass cover of the instru- Fuel and chemical
solvents attack the Rubber
ment cluster
material of the windscreen; Treat rubber components with
Black, unpainted parts
the windscreen becomes water or BMW rubber-care
If plastic parts are opaque or dull. products.
cleaned using unsuitable Do not use cleaning agents. Using silicone sprays for
cleaning agents, the surfaces the care of rubber seals
can be damaged. Chrome can cause damage.
Do not use cleaning agents Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays
that contain alcohol, solvents shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that
or abrasives to clean plastic particularly if it has been contain silicon.
parts. exposed to road salt. Use
Even fly-remover pads or chrome polish for additional
cleaning pads with hard treatment.
Paint care this kind immediately, using Spray the brake and clutch
8 Washing the motorcycle
cleaning-grade benzene or lever pivots, the side stand
petroleum spirit on a clean pivots and the centre stand
118 regularly will help counteract
cloth or ball of cotton wool. pivots (if the motorcycle is
the long-term effects of
BMW Motorrad recommends fitted with a centre stand)
substances that damage
BMW tar remover for with a suitable lubricant.
the paint, especially if your
removing specks of tar. Coat bright metal and
motorcycle is ridden in areas
Remember to wax the parts chrome-plated parts with
Care
Care
through the checklist.
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8
120
Care
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 122
9
121
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 127
Technical data
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 z
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Troubleshooting chart
9 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
122 Possible cause Remedy
Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 70).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 70).
Technical data
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 74)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 111)
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 9
123
Quick-release axle clamp
screws
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in axle
Technical data
holder
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Brake caliper to slider tube
M8 x 32 30 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
z
Rear wheel to wheel carrier
M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 Nm
Rear suspension Value Valid
9 Locknut, spring basic setting
124 at top spring retainer
5 Nm with OE
Sport
suspension:
Technical data
Technical data
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Nominal output 90 kW, - at engine speed: 8250 min-1
Maximum torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 6800 min-1
with OE Power reduction: 102 Nm, - at engine speed: 4800 min-1 z
Idle speed 1150±50 min-1
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and consumption-related
restrictions)
Fuel capacity, usable 17 l
Fuel capacity, reserve 4l
9 Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 4 l, with filter change
126
Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50
Engine oil, quantity for topping up 0.5 l, difference between MIN and MAX
Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.
Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or bet-
Technical data
Clutch
Technical data
Clutch type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure
plate
Transmission
Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re-
action damper, claw-action shift by sliding
sleeves z
Gear ratios
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ra-
tio
2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear
1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear
1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear
0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear
0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear
Final drive
9 Final drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears
128
Final drive gear ratio 2.62:1
Running gear
Technical data
Technical data
adjustable rebound-stage damping and
adjustable spring preload
with OE Sport suspension: Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-
filled shock absorber, external expansion
tank, adjustable rebound-stage and pro-
gressive compression-stage damping, step-
lessly adjustable spring preload and length
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adjustment
Total spring travel at rear wheel 120 mm
Brakes
9 Front brakes, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with
130 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake
discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-
Technical data
Technical data
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre
cold
Electrics
Rating of on-board socket 5A
z
Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an
electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir-
cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni-
tion is switched on after the fault has been
rectified.
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
9 Spark plugs
Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE
132
NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Spark plug electrode gap 0.8±0.1 mm, When new
1 mm, Wear limit
Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des- Bosch YR5LDE
Technical data
ignation
NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Secondary spark plug, electrode gap 0.8±0.1 mm, When new
1 mm, Wear limit
Lighting
z High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Front flashing turn indicator bulbs W16W / 12 V / 16 W
Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Frame
Frame type Tubular spaceframe with steel front and
9
centre sections, aluminium rear section and 133
load-bearing drive unit
Type plate, location Front panel carrier, inboard, right
Vehicle identification umber (VIN), location Frame front section, top centre
Technical data
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2151 mm
Height of motorcycle 1177 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with
mirrors
Width of motorcycle 870 mm, across mirrors z
Front-seat height 830 mm, at unladen weight
Weights
9 Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road
134 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras
Permitted gross weight 410 kg
Maximum payload (without optional extras) 197 kg
Technical data
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Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 136
10
135
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
BMW Motorrad Service Card:
Service
on-the-spot breakdown
assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
BMW Motorrad service
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network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 138
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 144
BMW Motorrad confirmed in the "Service" ularly, preferably by your au-
10 service chapter in this manual. thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
Authorised BMW Motorrad er. For generous treatment
136 Advanced technology dealers are supplied with the of claims submitted after the
requires specially adapted latest technical information warranty period has expired,
methods of maintenance and and have the necessary tech- evidence of regular mainten-
repair. nical know-how. BMW Mo- ance is essential.
If maintenance and re- torrad recommends that you Certain signs of wear,
Service
pair work is performed contact your authorised BMW moreover, may otherwise not
inexpertly, it could result in Motorrad dealer if you have be noticed until it is too late
consequential damage and questions regarding your mo- to put them right at moderate
z thus constitute a safety risk. torcycle. cost. Your authorised BMW
BMW Motorrad recommends Motorrad dealer's mechanics
you to have all the associated BMW Motorrad service know every detail of your
work on your motorcycle car- quality motorcycle and can take
ried out by a specialist work- remedial action if necessary
Along with its reputation for before minor faults develop
shop, preferably an author-
engineering quality and high into serious problems. By
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
reliability, BMW Motorrad is a having the necessary repairs
Your authorised BMW Motor- byword for excellent quality of done properly and in good
rad dealer can provide inform- service. time, you save time and
ation on the specified Ser- To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run.
vice, Inspection and Annual always in optimum condition,
Inspection work needed. BMW Motorrad recommends
Have all maintenance and that you have the mainten-
repair work carried out ance work required for your
motorcycle carried out reg-
BMW Motorrad brochures, along with Maintenance work
Service Card: on- information on Mobile Service
Intervals 10
and the dealership network.
the-spot breakdown Some maintenance tasks 137
assistance BMW Motorrad service have to be performed after
a certain time, others depend
In the event of a breakdown, network
on the distance covered by
the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle.
Service
Card issued with each new tensive after-sales service
BMW motorcycle enables network in place to look after BMW Running-in Check
you to access an extensive you and your motorcycle in The BMW running-in check
range of services such as more than 100 countries. In z
has to be performed when
breakdown assistance, mo- Germany alone, you have the the motorcycle has covered
torcycle transportation etc. best possible access to ap- between 500 km and 1,200
(details can differ from coun- proximately 200 authorised km
try to country). In the event of BMW Motorrad dealers.
a breakdown, contact BMW All information concerning BMW Annual Inspection
Motorrad's Mobile Service. the international dealership Some maintenance work has
The specialists will provide network can be found in the to be carried out at least once
the necessary advice and as- brochures entitled "Service a year. Other tasks depend
sistance. Contact Europe" and "Service on the distance the motor-
You will find important Contact Africa, America, Asia, cycle has covered.
country-specific contact Australia, Oceania".
addresses and the after-sales
service organisation phone
numbers in the "Service
Kontakt / Service Contact"
BMW Service a copy of the current mainten-
10 After the first 10,000 km ance schedule for your motor-
and every additional 20,000 cycle on request.
138
km (30,000 km, 50,000
km, 70,000 km, etc.) if this
distance is covered within a
year.
Service
BMW Inspection
After the first 20,000 km
and every additional 20,000
z
km (40,000 km, 60,000
km, 80,000 km, etc.) if this
distance is covered within a
year.
Maintenance
schedules
The maintenance schedule for
your motorcycle depends on
the equipment fitted, and on
the motorcycle's age and the
distance it has covered. Your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer will be happy to supply
Confirmation of maintenance work
10
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
139
Check Check
Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's
instructions instructions
Service
Odometer reading
Service
ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's
instructions instructions instructions
Service
ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's
instructions instructions instructions
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Item Odometer
reading
Date
10
145
Service
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A Brake fluid Replacing high-beam
11 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front headlight bulb, 103
ABS brakes, 92 Replacing low-beam
146 Pushbutton, 15 Checking fluid level, rear headlight bulb, 103
Warning light, 20 brakes, 93 Replacing parking-light
Accessories Fluid reservoir, rear, 13 bulb, 105
General instructions, 82 Front fluid reservoir, 13 Replacing rear turn indicator
Anti-theft alarm, 17 Brake lever
Index
bulb, 108
Adjust the handbrake Technical data, 132
B lever, 49
z Battery, 14 Warning, bulb failure, 26, 27
Brake pads
Charging battery when
Checking front, 90 C
connected, 111
Checking rear, 91 Care, 115
Charging battery when
Running in, 73 Checklist, 70
disconnected, 112
Brakes Cleaning, 115
Installation, 113
Checking operation, 90 Clock, 20
Maintenance instruc-
tions, 111 Safety instructions, 77 Adjusting, 17, 42
Removal, 112 Technical data, 130 Clutch
Bulbs Adjust the clutch lever, 49
Warning, battery charge
General instructions, 103 Checking operation, 94
current, 26
High-beam headlight, 18 Fluid reservoir, 11
Beam throw
Adjusting, 11 Low-beam headlight, 18 Technical data, 127
Parking light, 18 Confirmation of maintenance
Replacing front turn work, 139
indicator bulb, 107 Currency, 7
D EWS H
Dimensions
Technical data, 133
Function description, 39 Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 15
11
Protection against theft, 39
General view, right side, 16 147
E Warning, 24
Electrics Hazard warning flashers, 15
Technical data, 131 F Switching off, 41
Final drive Switching on, 40
Emergency off switch (kill
Technical data, 128
Index
switch), 16, 48 Headlight
Frame
Engine Technical data, 133 Adjusting headlight beam
Starting, 70 throw, 51 z
Front seat
Technical data, 125 Installation, 54 Adjustment for driving on
Temperature gauge, 20 Removal, 53 left/driving on right, 51
Warning, engine electron- Front-wheel stand, 101 Headlight flasher, 15
ics, 24 Fuel High-beam headlight, 15, 18
Engine oil Filler neck, 13 Telltale light, 20
Checking level, 88 Quantity reading, 20 Horn, 15
Filler neck, 11 refuelling, 74
Technical data, 4, 125 I
Technical data, 126
Idle
Temperature gauge, 21 Warning, fuel down to Telltale light, 20
Topping up, 89 reserve, 24
Ignition
Warning, engine oil level, 25 Fuses, 131
Switching off, 38
Warning, engine oil pres- Switching on, 38
G
sure, 25 Gear indicator, 20 Immobiliser
Equipment, 7 Grip heating, 16, 48 Warning, 24
Instrument cluster Switching on side lights, 50 P
11 Overview, 17 Low-beam headlight, 18 Parking, 73
Sensor for lighting, 17 Power socket, 13, 82
148 Pre-ride check, 71
M
J Maintenance
Jump start, 109 General instructions, 86 R
Intervals, 137 Rear seat
K Multifunction display, 17, 20 Installation, 54
Index
Keys, 38 Releasing, 14
Replacement and extra O Removal, 54
z keys, 40 Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Rear-wheel stand, 102
Resetting tripmeter, 42 Refuelling, 74
L
Selecting readings, 41 Reserve
Laying up, 118
On-board computer Warning, 24
Lights
Ambient temperature, 45 Residual range, 42, 47
Adjusting headlight beam
Average consumption, 46 Restoring to use, 119
throw, 52
Average speed, 45 Rev. counter, 17
Switching off parking
lights, 51 Oil level, 47 Running gear
Range, 47 Setting length, 64
Switching on high-beam
headlight, 50 Resetting average con- Technical data, 128
Switching on low-beam sumption, 46 Running in, 72
headlight, 50 Resetting average
speed, 46 S
Switching on parking Safety instructions, 68
lights, 51 Selecting readings, 44
Brakes, 77
Correct loading, 68
Seat lock, 11 Setting with standard Final drive, 128
Service, 136 suspension, 11 Frame, 133 11
Service Card, 137 Starter, 16 Fuel, 4, 125 149
Side light, 18 Starting, 70 Running gear, 128
Side stand Steering lock, 39 Spark plugs, 132
Placing motorcycle on side Suspension damping, front Standards, 7
stand, 73 Adjusting, 60 Transmission, 127
Index
Removing motorcycle from Setting with sport suspen- Weights, 134
side stand, 74 sion, 11 Wheels and tyres, 130
starting the engine, 70 Suspension damping, rear z
Telltale lights, 17
Spark plugs Adjusting, 11, 58 Overview, 20
Technical data, 132 Setting for sport suspen- Toolkit, 14
Speedometer, 17 sion, 63 Overview, 86, 87
Spring preload Setting with sport suspen- Service kit, 87
Adjusting, 57 sion, 13 Torques, 123
Spring preload, front Transmission
Adjusting, 59 T Starting engine, 70
Setting for sport suspen- Technical data
Technical data, 127
Brakes, 130
sion, 57 Troubleshooting chart, 122
Bulbs, 132
Spring preload, rear Turn indicators
Clutch, 127
Adjusting, 58 Left, 15, 52
Dimensions, 133
Setting for sport suspen- Right, 16, 52
Electrics, 131
sion, 61 Switching off, 16, 53
Engine, 125
Setting with sport suspen- Telltale light, 20
sion, 11 Engine oil, 126
Tyre pressure control Warning lights, 17
11 (ReifenDruck-Control) Overview, 20
Label on wheel rim, 95 Warnings, 20
150
Operation, 44 Mode of presentation, 21
Tyres Warnings, overview, 22, 30,
Air pressure, 4, 131 34
Air-pressures table, 14 Weights
Index
W
Warning light, general, 20
Details described or illus-
trated in this booklet may
differ from the motorcycle's
actual specification as pur-
chased, the accessories fit-
ted or the national-market
specification. No claims will
be entertained as a result of
such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel
consumption and perform-
ance data are quoted to the
customary tolerances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excep-
ted.
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus
unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium
unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and
consumption-related
restrictions)
Fuel capacity, usable 17 l
Fuel capacity, reserve 4l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
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