BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualF 800 ST

The UltimateRiding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant andsafe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.

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

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 22Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 23Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 25Kilometres travelled after fueldown to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 26Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Ignition switch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 44Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 54Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Parking your motorcycle . . . . 61Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

6 Engineering details. . . . . 65Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71General instructions . . . . . . . . . 72Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 79General instructions . . . . . . . . . 80Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 95Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 97Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 112Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Protective wax coating . . . . 114Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 114Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

10 Technical data . . . . . . 115troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 116Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 117Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 122Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 123Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Riding specifications . . . . . . 127

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129BMW Motorrad Service . . . 130BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 130Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Confirmation of service . . . . 137

12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

General instructions

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manual;it is an important part of the mo-torcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain optionalaccessories through yourauthorised BMW Motor-rad dealer; optional ac-cessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

RDC Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)

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EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment.This Rider's Manual describesoptional extras (OE) offered byBMW and selected optional ac-cessories (OA). This explains whythe manual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you willfind these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in thisRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained onthe basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual.

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General views

General views

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Underneath the centre trimpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjuster for headlight

beam throw (underneaththe instrument cluster)( 50)

2 Seat lock ( 51)3 Engine-oil filler neck and

oil dipstick ( 81)4 Payload table (on left on

steering-head bearing)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 62)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 84)3 VIN, type plate (on

steering-head bearing)4 Coolant level indicator (be-

hind side panel) ( 86)5 Power socket ( 72)6 Adjuster, spring preload

( 47)7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 85)8 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic ( 48)

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Underneath the seat1 Table of tyre pressures2 Standard toolkit ( 80)3 Rider's Manual4 Stowage

with first-aid kit OA

Location of the first-aid kit5 Helmet holder ( 51)6 Stowage

with service toolkitOA

Location of the servicetoolkit ( 80)

7 Tool for adjusting springpreload ( 47)

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Underneath the centretrim panel1 Battery ( 107)2 Stowage

with tyre repair kit OA

Location of the tyre repairkit

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Multifunction switch,left1 Selecting reading in exten-

ded area ( 40)2 Horn3 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 44)Hazard warning flashers( 44)

4 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 43)

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Multifunction switch,right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 45)2 Starter button ( 57)3 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Grip heating control( 45)

4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 44)Hazard warning flashers( 44)

5 Cancel button, flashingturn indicators ( 44)Pushbutton, cancel hazardwarning flashers ( 44)

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Instrument panel1 Warning and telltale lights

( 24)2 Speedometer3 Setting clock ( 39).

with on-board com-puter OE

Operation of the stopwatch( 41)

4 Multifunction display( 22)

5 Select the readings( 40).Reset the tripmeter( 41).

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6 Ambient-light brightnesssensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)

with anti-theft alarm OE

Anti-theft alarm telltale light(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

with on-board com-puter OE

Redline warning ( 60)7 Rev. counter

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Kilometres travelled after fuel downto reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Multifunction display1 Trip meter ( 40)2 Warning for engine elec-

tronics ( 31)3 with on-board com-

puter OE

Stopwatch ( 41)4 Time ( 39)5 with tyre pressure monit-

oring (RDC)OE

Tyre pressures ( 26)6 Warning for coolant tem-

perature ( 30)7 Service due ( 25)8 Values area ( 40)9 with on-board com-

puter OE

Symbols explaining thereadings shown in the val-ues area ( 23)

10 – with on-board computer(OE)The horizontal bars indic-ate the level of the coolanttemperature.

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11 – with on-board computer(OE)Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutral

12 – with on-board computer(OE)Fuel levelThe horizontal bars abovethe fuel-pump symbolindicate the remainingquantity of fuel. The topbar is larger than the oth-ers and the quantity of fuelit represents is significantlylarger.

13 – with on-board computer(OE)Values area ( 40)

14 a warning is shown in thevalues area ( 26)

Meaning of symbolswith on-board computerOE

distance travelled afterfuel down to reserve in km

( 25)

Average consumption in l/100 km

Average speed in km/h

Current consumption in l/100 km

Ambient temperature in °C( 26)

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Warning and telltalelights1 Oil-pressure warning light

( 31)2 with BMW Motorrad

ABS OE

ABS warning light ( 33)3 Warning light for fuel down

to reserve ( 30)4 General warning light, in

combination with warningsin the display ( 26)

5 High-beam headlight tell-tale light

6 Telltale light for right turnindicators

7 Telltale light for neutral8 Telltale light for left turn

indicators

The ABS symbol might dif-fer, depending on the spe-

cifics of national regulations.

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Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. The month is shown as atwo-digit number and the year asa four-digit number, with a colonas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2011.

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km 2 and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, thedue date or the odometer

reading at which service was due

is accompanied by the 'Gener-al' warning light showing yellow.The word "Service" remains per-manently visible.

If the service-due indicatorappears more than a month

before the service date, the datesaved in the instrument clustermust be adjusted. This situationcan occur if the battery was dis-connected for a prolonged periodof time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Kilometres travelledafter fuel down toreserve

with on-board computerOE

Once the fuel has droppedto the reserve level, the

reading shows the kilometres

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travelled since then. This counteris reset as soon as refuellingbrings the total quantity of fuelon board back above the reservelevel.

Ambient temperaturewith on-board computerOE

When the motorcycle is ata standstill the heat of the

engine can falsify the ambient-temperature reading. If the effectof the engine's heat becomes ex-cessive, -- temporarily appearson the display.If ambient temperature drops be-low 3 °C the temperature dis-play flashes to draw your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading whenthe temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Tyre pressureswith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The fronttyre pressure is on the left 1;the reading on the right 2 is therear tyre pressure. "-- --"appears directly after the ig-nition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the first time themotorcycle accelerates to morethan 30 km/h.

If warning triangle 3 alsoshows, the reading is a

warning. The critical pressureflashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, the reading is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning lightshowing yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightflashes red.

The detailed description of BMWMotorrad RDC starts on page( 68).

WarningsMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.

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Warnings that do not have warn-ing lights of their own are indic-ated by 'General' warning light 1showing in combination with atext warning or a warning symbolin the multifunction display. The'General' warning light shows redor yellow, depending on the ur-gency of the warning.

A reading in values area 2that constitutes a warningis accompanied by warningtriangle 3. These warnings canalternate with the odometerreadings ( 40).

The status of the 'General' warn-ing light matches the most ur-gent warning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow + "EWS" appearson the display

Electronic immobiliser active ( 30)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 30)

Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 30)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 31)

Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 31)

Lights up yellow + "LAMP" ap-pears on the dis-play

Bulb defective ( 31)

"x.x °C" flashes Ice warning ( 32)

Lights up yellow + "dWA" appearson the display

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 32)

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Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)

Lights up ABS fault ( 33)

Lights up yellow + "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 33)

Flashes red + "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 33)

+ "--" or "----" appears onthe display.

Signal transmission disrupted ( 34)

Lights up yellow + "--" or "----" appears onthe display.

Sensor defective or system error( 35)

Lights up yellow + "RdC" appearson the display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 35)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "EWS" appears on thedisplay.

Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 62).

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The temperature symbolflashes.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

result in engine damage.Compliance with the informationset out below is essential.

Possible cause:If the coolant level is too low.

Check the coolant level ( 86).If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 87).

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radi-ator fan continues to operate.If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have thefault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,

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preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light showsyellow.

Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Unusual engine response is apossibility.Adapt your style of riding accord-ingly. Avoid accelerating sharplyand overtaking.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-

gine power might not be avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

Warning light for engine-oilpressure flashes.

The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.

Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.

Check the engine oil level( 81).

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 82).

Possible cause:The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result

in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

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+ "LAMP" appears on thedisplay.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Bulb defective.

Visually inspect to ascertainwhich bulb is defective.Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 98).Replacing parking-light bulb( 99).Replacing the brake light andrear light bulbs ( 101).Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 102).

Ice warningwith on-board computerOE

"x.x °C" (ambient tempera-ture) flashes.Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care whentemperatures are low; rememberthat the danger of black ice form-ing is particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

Anti-theft alarm batteryflat

with anti-theft alarm OE

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "dWA" appears on thedisplay.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS faultwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault ( 67).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "x.x" (critical pressure)flashes.

Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.

Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

General warning lightflashes red.

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+ "x.x" (critical pressure)flashes.

Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Signal transmissiondisrupted

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

+ "--" or "-- --" ap-pears on the display.

Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-

cycle reaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 68).

Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.

Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent fault

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has not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective orsystem error

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "--" or "-- --" ap-pears on the display.

Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:A system error has occurred.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "RdC" appears on thedisplay.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 38

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 39

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive two master keys andone emergency key. The emer-gency key is small and light sothat it can always be kept in awallet or purse, for example. Itis designed for occasional use,for example when no master keyis available; it is not intended forconstant use.Please consult the information onthe electronic immobiliser (EWS)if a key is lost or mislaid ( 39).Ignition switch/steering lock, tankfiller cap lock and seat lock are alloperated with the same key.

with case OA

with topcaseOA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 58)with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 58)

Switch off the ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.The battery can be rechargedvia the socket.

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Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliserEWSThe on-board electronics accessthe data saved in the ignition keyvia a ring aerial in the ignitionlock. The ignition is not enabledfor starting until the engine con-trol unit has recognised the key

as "authorised" for your motor-cycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

If you mislay a key you can havethe key in question barred byyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In order to have a keybarred you must bring along allthe other keys belonging to themotorcycle.The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is under anobligation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

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Press and hold down button 1until the hours number 3flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 4flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.This completes the process.

ReadingSelecting readings

Switch on the ignition.

Press button 2 to select thereading in values area 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Total kilometres (shown)Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Tyre pressures

Warnings, if applicable

with on-board computerOE

Press button 4 to select thereading in values area 5.

The following values can be dis-played:

Ambient temperature (°C)Average speed in km/h

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Average consumption in l/100 km

Current consumption in l/100 km

distance travelled after fueldown to reserve in km

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 2until the tripmeter reading isreset.

Resetting average valueswith on-board computerOE

Switch on the ignition.Select average consumption oraverage speed.

Press and hold down button 1until the value shown is reset.

Stopwatchwith on-board computerOE

Stopwatch

You can switch from the odo-meter reading to a stopwatch 3.The readout is in hours, minutes,seconds and tenths of a second,with dots as separators.By swapping the functions ofbutton 2 and the INFO buttonon the handlebar fitting you canmake the stopwatch easier touse (as a lap timer) as you ride.If you swap the functions in thisway the stopwatch and the odo-meter are operated by means ofthe INFO button and you must

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use button 2 to operate the on-board computer.The stopwatch continues to timein the background if you switchback temporarily to the odometerreading. Similarly, the stopwatchcontinues timing if you temporar-ily switch off the ignition.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the odometer tothe stopwatch.

When the stopwatch isstopped, press button 2 tostart timing with the stopwatch.When the stopwatch is running,press button 2 to stop timingwith the stopwatch.Press and hold down button 2to reset the stopwatch.

Changing buttonfunctions

Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON orOFF appear.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.

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ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument panel.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.

LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

When the engine is notrunning you can switch on

the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press top section of switch 1to switch on the high-beamheadlight.

Centre switch 1 to switch offthe high-beam headlight.Press bottom section ofswitch 1 to operate theheadlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 andhold it in this position until theparking lights come on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.

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Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators

Switch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approximately10 seconds and covered a dis-tance of about 300 m.

Press button 1 to switch onthe left flashing turn indicator.

Press button 2 to switch onthe right flashing turn indicator.

Press button 3 to switch offthe flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers

Switch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If you press a turn-indic-ator button with the ignition

switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.

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Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on thehazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 3 to switch offthe hazard warning flashers.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

a Normal operating position(run)

b Engine switched off

Grip heatingwith heated handlebar grips OE

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1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switched

off to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.

2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dot

visible)4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the

clutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the clutchlever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the clutch lever forward.

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BrakesAdjust the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thehandbrake lever while riding

the motorcycle can lead to acci-dents.Do not attempt to adjust thehandbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the brakelever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the handbrake lever forward.

MirrorsAdjust the mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

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Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Remove the seat ( 51).

Remove on-board toolkit 1.

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

If you want to increase springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go counter-clock-wise, then back it off 12clicks. (Full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)

with lowered suspensionOE

Turn adjusting screw asfar as it will go counter-clockwise, then back it off4 clicks. (Full load of fuel,with rider 85 kg)

Stow the on-board toolkit in itscorrect position.Install the seat ( 51).

DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.

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An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

If you want to increase damp-ing, turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

If you want to reduce damping,turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go clockwise, thenback it off 1 turn. (full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)

with lowered suspensionOE

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go clockwise, thenback it off 0.75 of a turn.(full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

TyresChecking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.

Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid sudden defla-tion, fit valves installed perpen-dicular to the rim with valve capscomplete with rubber seals andmake sure the valve caps arescrewed firmly on to the valves.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.5 bar (Tyre cold)

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Tyre pressure, rear

2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage the

plastic lens of the light.Consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer, in order to avoiddamaging the plastic lens of thelight.

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,if you are unsure whether theheadlight beam-throw setting iscorrect.

Adjusting headlight beamthrow

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment

The pivot lever provides a meansof adjusting beam throw if themotorcycle is heavily loaded.

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A Neutral positionB Position for heavy load

SeatRemoving seat

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Turn the key to the left in seatlock 1 and hold it in this pos-ition while pressing down therear part of the seat.Lift the seat at the rear andrelease the key.Remove the seat and place it,upholstered side down, on aclean surface.

Installing seat

Position the seat in holder 1and apply firm downward pres-sure to the rear of the seat.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

Helmet holderSecuring helmet tomotorcycle

Remove the seat ( 51).

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Use a plastic-sheathed steelcable to secure the helmet tohelmet holder 1.

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of the

way when you hook the helmetinto position.

Position the helmet as shownin the illustration.Install the seat ( 51).

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for every purpose.

Restricted angle of heelwith lowered suspensionOE

A motorcycle with loweredsuspension has less groundclearance and cannot cornerat angles of heel as extremeas those achievable by acounterpart motorcycle with

standard-height suspension (seethe section entitled "Technicaldata").

Risk of accident by unex-pectedly early contact with

the ground.Bear in mind that loweredsuspension limits themotorcycle's angle of heel andground clearance.

Test your motorcycle's angleof heel in situations that do notinvolve risk. When riding overkerbs and similar obstacles, bearin mind that your motorcycle'sground clearance is limited.

Lowering the motorcycle's sus-pension shortens suspensiontravel. Ride comfort might berestricted as a result. Be sure toadjust spring preload accordingly,particularly for riding two-up.

Loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the luggage carrier.

Payload of luggage car-rier

≤10 kg

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Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.

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Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with cases fitted, asstated on the label inside thecase.

with topcaseOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside thetopcase.

with tank rucksackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

≤5 kg

with tankbagOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tankbag.

Payload of tankbag

≤5 kg

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

Risk of burn injury

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is arisk of burn injuries by contactwith hot surfaces, particularly atthe silencer.When you park the motorcyclemake sure that no-one comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of overheating

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

Tampering

Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

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StartingStarting engine

Kill switch in run position a.

Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engine

is running. Inadequate lubricationcan result in damage to the gear-box.Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of time orpush it a long distance with theengine switched off.

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 58)

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 58)Select neutral or, if a gear isengaged, pull the clutch lever.

You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself offif you start it with the gearbox inneutral and then engage a gearbefore retracting the side stand.

When starting a cold engineat low ambient temperatures:disengage the clutch and turnthe twistgrip slightly to openthe throttle.

Press starter button 1.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

The engine starts.If the engine refuses to start,consult the troubleshootingchart in the section entitled"Technical data". ( 116)

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Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the instruments and the telltaleand warning lights when the ig-nition is switched on: this is thePre-Ride-Check The test is abor-ted if you start the engine beforeit completes.

Phase 1The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing tothe limit values on their scales.At the same time, all the warn-ing lights and telltale lights areswitched on in succession.

Phase 2The 'General' warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing backto rest. At the same time, all thewarning lights and telltale lightsswitched on in the initial phase

are switched off in reverse se-quence.

If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

warning lights fails to show.Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-

torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.

ABS warning light flashes.

Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.

ABS warning light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.

Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in.

Running-in speed

<5000 min-1

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can extendstopping distance by a sig-

nificant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.Avoid extreme angles of heel.

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Redline warning

The redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarmtelltale light 1 flashes red to in-dicate that the engine is red-lining.The signal remains active un-til you shift up or reduce enginespeed. You can activate or deac-tivate the redline warning.

Activating redline warning

Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.ON: Redline warning activated.OFF: Redline warning deactiv-ated.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and hold

them down until the readingchanges.

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequently

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braking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with therider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

BMW Motorrad ABS preventsthe front wheel from locking up.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.

Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakesWetness and dirt on the brakediscs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must bereckoned with in the followingsituations:

Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.After the motorcycle has beenwashed.Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiency isrestored.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Extend the side stand andprop the motorcycle on thestand.

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The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.On a gradient, the motorcycle

should always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Centre standwith centre stand OE

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

stand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.

Extend the centre stand andlift the motorcycle onto thestand.

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its side stand.

The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full only

when the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand.

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Use the ignition key to unlockfuel filler cap 1 and pop thecap open.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill the

tank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If thesensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.

Recommended fuelgrade

Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON91) OE

Recommended fuelgrade

Regular unleaded (slightpower- and consumption-related restrictions)91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

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Securing motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it in

position: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.

Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the bottom fork bridge onboth sides and tighten thestraps.

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 68

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of frictionthan a clean, dry asphalt surface.The lower the coefficient of fric-tion, the longer the braking dis-tance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maximumtransferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable braking

force, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmit-ted to the road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking force toensure that directional stabilityis maintained when the wheelsregain contact with the road sur-face. At this instant the BMWMotorrad ABS must assume anextremely low coefficient of fric-tion, so that the wheels will con-tinue to rotate under all imagin-able circumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensuring

directional stability. As soon asis registers the actual circum-stances, the system reacts in-stantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, undercertain circumstances it is pos-sible that the BMW MotorradABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. Ifthe system registers implaus-ible values for a lengthy periodthe ABS function is deactivatedfor safety reasons and an ABSfault message is issued. Self-dia-gnosis has to complete beforefault messages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional

riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

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momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air tempera-ture and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.

Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to about 30 km/h. The display shows -- foreach tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-

nals for approximately 15 minutesafter the motorcycle comes to astop.

The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient tempera-ture, on the style of riding andthe duration of the ride.

The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally with

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the pressures shown by themultifunction display.

Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example: According to theRider's Manual, tyre pressureshould be 2.5 bar, but thereading in the multifunctiondisplay is 2.3 bar. The gauge onthe air line shows 2.4 bar. Youmust now increase tyre pressureby the 0.2 bar differencebetween the value in the tableand the RDC reading; when theair-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 89).

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin toensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without constitutinga safety hazard. Country-specificofficial authorisation does notsuffice as assurance. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for alloperating conditions experiencedby BMW motorcycles and,consequently, they are notsufficient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Power socketsNotes on use of power sockets:

automatic shutdownPower sockets are shut downautomatically under the followingcircumstances:

If battery charge state is toolow to maintain the motor-cycle's start capabilityIf maximum load capability asstated in the technical data isexceededWhen the engine is beingcranked on the starter

Connection of electricaldevicesYou can start using electricaldevices connected to the motor-cycle's sockets only when the ig-nition is switched on. The powersupply to the sockets is switchedoff no more than 15 minutesafter the ignition is switched off,

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in order to prevent overloading ofthe on-board electrics.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handlingCannot be trapped

LuggageLashing luggage

Remove the seat ( 51).

Pull luggage strap 1 throughunderneath the seat in the vi-cinity 2 of the filler neck of thefuel tank. Make sure that thestrap is in front of the ribs onthe underside of the seat.Install the seat ( 51).Position the luggage strap ap-propriately to hold the item ofluggage and down to the lug-gage rack.

Pass luggage strap 1 throughluggage rack 3 and pull it tight.Check that the luggage is se-cure.

Caseswith case OA

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Opening cases

Turn the lock barrel to theOPEN position.

Pull the grey release lever 1(OPEN) up.Lock straps 2 open.

Pull the grey release lever(OPEN) up again andsimultaneously pull case lid 3out of the retainer.

Closing cases

Press catches 1 of the case lidinto retainers 2 until they snapclosed.

Also press catches 3 of thelock straps into retainers 2 untilthey engage.

Adjusting case volumeClose only the lid of the case.

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Push lock straps 1 out and pullthem up.This expands the case to max-imum volume.

Close the lock straps.

Press the case lid against thecase body.The case volume adapts to thecontents.

Remove the cases

Turn the lock barrel to the RE-LEASE position.

Pull the black release lever 1(RELEASE) up and simultan-eously pull the case out.Then lift the case out of thebottom holder.

Installing casesHook the case into the bottomholder.

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Pull black release lever 1 (RE-LEASE) up and simultaneouslypush the case into the topholder.Push the black release lever(RELEASE) down until it en-gages.Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

Secure attachment

If a case wobbles or is difficultto fit, it has to be adapted to thegap between the top and bottomholders.

Screws 1 inside the case allowyou to make this adjustment.

Topcasewith topcaseOA

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Opening topcase

Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topcase lock.

Push lock barrel 1 forward.Lever 2 pops up.

Pull the release lever all theway up.The lid of the topcase opens.

Close the topcase

Pull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close the lid of the topcaseand hold it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.

Push release lever 2 down untilit engages.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the LOCK position andremove the key from the lock.

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Removing topcase

Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the topcase lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 up as far as it willgo.

Lift the topcase at the rear andremove it from the luggagecarrier.

Installing topcasePull the handle up as far as itwill go.

Hook the topcase into positionon the carrier. Make sure thathooks 4 are securely seated inthe corresponding keepers 5.

Push handle 3 down until itengages.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the LOCK position andremove the key from the lock.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ToolkitStandard toolkit

1 Screwdriver handle

2 Reversible screwdriverbladeWith star-head and TorxT25

Replacing turn indic-ator bulbs, front and rear( 102).Replacing the brakelight and rear light bulbs( 101).Remove the centre trimpanel ( 103).Removing battery( 108).

Tools service setwith service toolkitOA

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BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcycle. Youcan obtain the tools set fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperature,the higher the level of oil in thesump. Checking the oil level with

the engine cold or after no morethan a short ride will lead to mis-interpretation; this in turn, meansthat the engine will be operatedwith the incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the engine.Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.with centre stand OE

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Use a dry cloth to wipe gaugelength 2 cleanSeat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.

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Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 82).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Install the oil dipstick.

Topping up engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the same

also applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Check the engine oil level( 81).Install the oil dipstick.

Brake systemChecking operation ofbrakes

Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Check the front brake padthickness

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and frontsuspension toward the brakecalipers.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they can

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the reartoward the brake caliper.

Brake-pad wear limit,rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.The wear indicators must beclearly visible.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they can

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Check the brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.

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with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

Brake fluid (DOT4)

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

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Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

Brake fluid (DOT4)

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

CoolantCheck the coolant level

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1.

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Coolant level

Between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolantRemove the right side panel( 104).

Open cap 1 of the expansiontank.Top up the coolant to the spe-cified level.Close the cap of the expansiontank.

Install the right side panel( 105).

ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:

Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the clutch playTurn the handlebars all the wayto left

Pull clutch cable 1 as far aspossible away from the clutchlever.

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Measure clutch play Abetween the handlebar fittingand the clutch cable.

Clutch play

3 mm (Handlebars turnedfully left, between handlebarfitting and clutch cable)

Clutch play is out of tolerance:Adjusting clutch play ( 88).

Adjusting clutch play

Slacken nut 3.To increase clutch play: screwnut 2 up.

To reduce clutch play: screwnut 2 down.Check the clutch play ( 87).Repeat the steps in this pro-cedure until clutch play is setcorrectly.Tighten nut 3.

Rims and tyresChecking rims

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the tyre treaddepth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,

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e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to min-imum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests certain makes,and approves those that itcertifies as roadworthy. If BMWMotorrad has not approved thewheels and tyres, it cannotassess their suitability or provideany guarantee of road safety.Use only wheels and tyres ap-proved by BMW Motorrad foryour type of motorcycle.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel size onABSWheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-grammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. In some cases, thedata programmed into the controlunits can be changed to suit thenew wheel sizes.

RDC labelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Incorrect tyre fitting candamage the RDC sensors.

Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

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If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, takecare not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

Removing front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Remove screw 1 and removethe speed sensor from itsbore.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove screws 2 of the brakecalipers on left and right.

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Force the brake pads 3 slightlyapart by rocking brake caliper 4back and forth against brakedisc 5.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.

Install the rear-wheel stand( 97).with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 95).

Slacken axle clampingscrews 1.

Remove quick-release axle 2,while supporting the wheel.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 3from the left-hand side of thewheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions whenthe ABS system intervenes

if non-standard wheels are in-stalled.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS systemat the start of this chapter.

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Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Slip spacing bushing 3 intothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Note the direction-of-rotation ar-

rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 2 andtighten to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 Nm

Tighten axle clamping screws 1to the specified tighteningtorque.

Clamp of quick-releaseaxle

20 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.

without centre standOE

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Install screws 2 and tighten tothe specified tightening torque.

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Brake caliper on fork leg

30 Nm

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Insert the speed sensor intothe bore and install screw 1.

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.

Remove the rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 97).with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Parts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Slacken screw 1 at the clamp.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.Place a suitable support (e.g.wooden block) underneath theexhaust manifold to take itsweight.

Remove screw 2 for thebracket of the silencer from therear footrest.Turn the silencer aside; if ap-plicable position it safely on asoft rest.

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Engage first gear.

Remove studs 1 from the rearwheel, while supporting thewheel.Roll the rear wheel out towardthe rear.

Install the rear wheel

Possible malfunctions whenthe ABS system intervenes

if non-standard wheels are in-stalled.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS systemat the start of this chapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

Tighten screws 1 to specifiedtorque in diagonally oppositesequence.

Rear wheel to drive shaft

60 Nm

Turn the silencer to its initialposition.

Install screw 2 for the bracketof the silencer in the rearfootrest, but do not tighten it atthis point.

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Tighten screw 1 at the clampto the specified tighteningtorque.

Silencer to manifold

35 Nm

If the gap between the rearwheel and the silencer is

too small, the rear wheel canoverheat.The gap between the rear wheeland the silencer must be at least20 mm.

Tighten screw 2 for thebracket of the silencer in therear footrest to the specifiedtightening torque.

Silencer to rear frame

19 Nm

without centre standOE

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Front-wheel standInstall the front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcyclewithout the assistance of anauxiliary stand. A motorcycleresting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 97).

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with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-bination with front-wheel ad-apter (83 30 0 402 242).

Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.

Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

with centre stand OE

If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far the centre stand will

lift clear of the ground and themotorcycle could topple to oneside.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground. If ne-cessary, adjust the height of thefront-wheel stand.

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Make sure the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

Rear-wheel standInstalling rear-wheelstand

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 245) in com-bination with rear-axle adapter(83 30 0 417 790).

Use screws 1 to set the rear-wheel stand to the desiredheight.Remove retaining disc 2. Todo so, press release button 3.

Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Push the retaining disc on fromthe left, while holding the un-lock button down.

Hold the motorcycle uprightand at the same time press the

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handle of the stand back untilboth rollers of the stand are onthe ground.Then press the handle down tothe ground.

BulbsReplacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove cover 1 for the high-beam headlight or cover 2 for

the low-beam headlight as ap-plicable, by pulling lever 3.

The positions of the plug,the spring retainer and the

bulb might not be as illustratedbelow.

Disconnect plug 4.

Disengage spring clips 5 fromthe fastenings and swing themaside.Remove bulb 6.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for the low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

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Hold the new bulb by the baseonly, in order to keep the glassfree of foreign matter.

Install the bulb, making surethat tab 7 is correctly posi-tioned.Close and lock spring clips 5.

Connect plug 4.

Install cover 1 for the high-beam headlight or cover 2 forthe low-beam headlight.

Replacing parking-lightbulb

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Turn the handlebars to theleft to facilitate access.

Disconnect plug 1.

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Turn bulb socket 2 counter-clockwise to remove.

Remove bulb 3 from the bulbholder.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Push bulb 3 into its socket.

Turn bulb socket 2 clockwiseto install.

Connect plug 1.

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Replacing the brake lightand rear light bulbs

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove screws 1.Pull the bulb housing to therear to remove.

Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for tail light/brakelight

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

Hold the bulb housing in posi-tion and install screws 1.

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Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the re-flector housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

LED / 12 V

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

Install screw 1.

Body panelsRemove the centre trimpanel

Remove the seat ( 51).

Remove four screws 1 onleft and right and remove thecentre trim panel.

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Installing centre trimpanel

Slip the centre trim panel un-derneath the left and right sidepanels at position 2 and thenseat it in guides 3 on left andright.

Install four screws 1 on left andright.Install the seat ( 51).

Remove the right sidepanel

Remove the centre trim panel( 103).

Remove screws 1 of the rightmirror and remove the mirror.

Remove screw 1.

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Remove screw 2.Remove short screw 3.Remove three screws 4.Lift the fairing side panel up toremove.

Install the right side panel

Slip the fairing side panel be-hind the bottom side panel andseat it in mount 5.

Install three screws 4.Install short screw 3.

Install screw 2.

Install screw 1.

Hold the mirror in position andinstall screws 1.

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Installing centre trim panel( 104).

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips

of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.

Remove the centre trim panel( 103).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal of

the donor battery (positive onthis vehicle: position 2).Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negat-ive terminal of the donor bat-tery and the other end to thenegative terminal of the dis-charged battery (negative onthis vehicle: position 1).

The spring-strut screw canbe used as an alternative to

the battery's negative terminal.

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.

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Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or other

products to start the engine.

Installing centre trim panel( 104).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the battery

Do not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for more thanfour weeks.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,

without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Charging battery whenconnected

Disconnect devices pluggedinto the sockets.

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-

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age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat (battery voltage is less than 9V). Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.

Charge via the power socket,with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-

board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

Removing batteryMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.with anti-theft alarm OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the centre trim panel( 103).

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Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 1first.Then disconnect positivelead 2.Remove screw 3 and removethe battery holder.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing battery

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switch off the ignition.Insert the battery into the bat-tery compartment, with thepositive terminal on the rightin the direction of travel.

Slip the battery holder over thebattery and install screw 3.

Connection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Connect positive lead 2 to thebattery's positive terminal.Connect negative lead 1 to thebattery's negative terminal.

Installing centre trim panel( 104).Setting clock ( 39).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 114

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.

Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of high-pressure cleaners (steam

cleaners) can damage seals, thehydraulic brake system, the elec-trical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlastics

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

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Body panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

Windscreens and headlightlenses made of plasticClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.

Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

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Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.

Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Removing battery ( 108).Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-ted with a centre stand) with asuitable lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: work throughthe checklist.

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Technical data

Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12710115

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troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause Rectification

Emergency off switch (kill switch) activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand.

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 62).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 107).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel FR Valid

Brake caliper on fork leg

M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm

Clamp of quick-release axle

M8 x 40 20 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel FR Valid

Rear wheel to drive shaft

M10 x 1.25 60 Nm

Silencer to manifold

M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm

Silencer to rear frame

M8 x 35 19 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders andheads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox anddry sump lubrication

Displacement 798 cm3

Cylinder bore 82 mm

Piston stroke 75.6 mm

Compression ratio 12 : 1

Nominal output 62.5 kW, - at engine speed: 8000 min-1

with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE 61 kW, - at engine speed: 8000 min-1

with power reductionOE 25 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1

Torque 86 Nm, - at engine speed: 5800 min-1

with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE 83 Nm, - at engine speed: 5800 min-1

with power reductionOE 55 Nm, - at engine speed: 3500 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1

Idle speed 1250+50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (slight power- andconsumption-related restrictions)91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

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Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 3 l, with filter change

viscosity classes recommended by BMW Motorrad

SAE 10W-40, API SG / SH / JASO MA ≥-20 °C

SAE 15W-40, API SG / SH / JASO MA ≥-10 °C

Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. Please do not hesitate tocontact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have any questions relating the choice of asuitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

BMW recommends

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Clutch

clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housing

Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam-adjustable rear wheel axle

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 140 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspensionOE 110 mm, At wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam-adjustable rear wheel axle

Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot central spring strut with steplesslyadjustable rebound-stage damping

Spring travel at rear wheel 140 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspensionOE 113 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Front wheel

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear wheel

Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated 1-piston floating caliper withfixed brake disc

Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

Front wheel

front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5 A, One on-board socket

Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.

Battery

battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

battery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 12 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, When new

Lighting

Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

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

with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE LED / 12 V

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

with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE LED / 12 V

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Frame

Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on rear frame

type plate location Steering head, right

VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2195 mm

Height of motorcycle 1225 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to topedge of windscreen

with lowered suspensionOE 1195 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to topedge of windscreen

Width of motorcycle 860 mm, Across mirrors

Front-seat height 840 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low OE 815 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 760 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1850 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low OE 1820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 1700 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

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Weights

Unladen weight 209 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 405 kg

Maximum payload 196 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

with power reductionOE 155 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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BMW Motorrad ServiceBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service networkin place to look after you andyour motorcycle in more than100 countries. Authorised BMWMotorrad dealerships have thetechnical information and thetechnical know-how to carry outreliably all maintenance and repairwork on your BMW.Visit our website www.bmw-motorrad.com to find out wherethe nearest authorised BMWMotorrad dealership is located.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

In order to help ensure that yourBMW is always in optimumcondition, BMW Motorradrecommends compliance withthe maintenance intervalsspecified for your motorcycle.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.For generous treatment of claimssubmitted after the warrantyperiod has expired, evidence ofregular maintenance is essential.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.

BMW Motorrad MobilityservicesAs owner of a new BMW mo-torcycle, in circumstances inwhich assistance is required youcan benefit from the protectionafforded by the various BMWMotorrad mobility services (e.g.Mobile Service, breakdown ser-vice, vehicle recovery service).Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer will be happy provide in-formation about the mobility ser-vices available to you.

Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

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BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km

BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and entersthe date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-

meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.

The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 km inadvance when the time for a ser-vice is approaching, on the basisof the programmed values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

on

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Engineering details, 66Self-diagnosis, 58Warnings, 33

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 72

Ambient temperatureIce warning, 32Reading, 26

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 32

Average valuesResetting, 41

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 107Charging battery whendisconnected, 108Installation, 109Maintenance instructions, 107Position on the motorcycle, 15

Removal, 108Technical data, 124

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, front, 84Checking fluid level, rear, 85Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking front, 83Checking rear, 83Running in, 59

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 47Checking operation, 82Safety instructions, 60Technical data, 123

BulbsReplacing high-beam headlightbulb, 98Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 98Replacing side-light bulb, 99Replacing the brake light andrear light bulbs, 101

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 102Technical data, 125Warning for bulb failure, 31

CCase

Operation, 73Checklist, 56Clock

Adjusting, 39Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 46Adjusting play, 88Checking operation, 87Checking play, 87Technical data, 121

Confirmation of maintenancework, 132

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CoolantChecking fill level, 86Fill-level indicator, 13Topping up, 87Warning for overtemperat-ure, 30

Currency, 7

DDamping

Adjuster, 13Adjusting, 48

DimensionsTechnical data, 126

EElectrics

Technical data, 124Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 17Operation, 45

EngineStarting, 57Technical data, 118Warning for engineelectronics, 31

Engine oilChecking fill level, 81Filler neck, 11Oil dipstick, 11Technical data, 120Topping up, 82Warning for engine oilpressure, 31

Equipment, 7

FFirst-aid kit

Stowage, 14Frame

Technical data, 126Front-wheel stand

Installing, 95Fuel

Filler neck, 13Refuelling, 62Technical data, 119

Fuel reserveDistance covered, 25Warning, 30

FusesTechnical data, 124

GGeneral views

Instrument panel, 18Left multifunction switch, 16Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 22Right multifunction switch, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 14Underneath the trim panel, 15Warning and telltale lights, 24

Grip heatingControl, 17Operation, 45

HHazard warning flashers

Control, 16, 17Operation, 44

HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 50Adjustment for driving on left/driving on right, 50Beam throw, 50

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Helmet holderHelmet, securing, 51Position on the motorcycle, 14

Horn, 16

IIgnition

Switching off, 38Switching on, 38

ImmobiliserReserve key, 39Warning, 30

Instrument panelAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump starting, 106

KKeys, 38

LLights

Adjusting headlight beamthrow, 11Control, 16Headlight flasher, operating, 43High-beam headlight,operating, 43Low-beam headlight, 43Parking lights, operating, 43Side light, 43

Lowered suspensionRestrictions, 54

LuggageInstructions for loading, 54lashing, 73

MMaintenance

General instructions, 80Maintenance intervals, 130Mirrors

Adjusting, 47Mobility services, 130

Motorcyclecare, 111Cleaning, 111Lashing, 64Laying up, 114Parking, 61Restoring to use, 114

Multifunction displayControl, 16Meaning of symbols, 23Overview, 22Selecting readings, 40

multifunction switchGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17

OOdometer and tripmeters

Control, 18Resetting, 41

PParking, 61

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Power socketNotes on use, 72Position on the motorcycle, 13

Pre-ride check, 58

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 122Rear-wheel stand

Installing, 97Redline warning

Switching on, 59, 60Warning light, 18

Refuelling, 62Rev. counter, 18Rider's Manual

Position on the motorcycle, 14Running gear

Technical data, 122Running in, 59

SSafety instructions

for brake, 60for riding, 54

SeatInstallation, 51Lock, 11Removal, 51

Service, 130Service toolkit

Stowage, 14Service-due indicator, 25Spark plugs

Technical data, 125Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjuster, 13Adjusting, 47Tools, 14

Starting, 57Control, 17

Steering lockLocking, 38

StopwatchOperation, 41

Symbols in displayMeaning, 23

TTechnical data

Battery, 124Brakes, 123Bulbs, 125Clutch, 121Dimensions, 126Electrics, 124Engine, 118Engine oil, 120Frame, 126Fuel, 119Rear-wheel drive, 122Running gear, 122Spark plugs, 125Standards, 7Transmission, 121Weights, 127Wheels and tyres, 123

Telltale lightsOverview, 24

ToolkitContents, 80Position on the motorcycle, 14

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topcaseOperation, 76

Torques, 117Transmission

Technical data, 121Trim panels

install the right side panel, 105Installing centre trim panel, 104remove the right sidepanel, 104Removing centre trimpanel, 103

troubleshooting chart, 116Turn indicators

Control, left, 16Control, right, 17Operation, 44

Type platePosition on the motorcycle, 13

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 89Engineering details, 68Reading, 26Warnings, 33

Tyre repair kitStowage, 15

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 49Checking tread depth, 88Pressures, 124Recommendation, 89Running in, 59Table of tyre pressures, 14Technical data, 123

VVehicle identification number

Position on the motorcycle, 13

WWarning lights

Overview, 24Warnings

ABS, 33Anti-theft alarm, 32Bulb defect, 31Coolant temperature, 30Engine electronics, 31Engine oil pressure, 31Fuel reserve, 30

Ice warning, 32Immobiliser, 30Mode of presentation, 26RDC, 33

Warnings, overview, 28Weights

Payload table, 11Technical data, 127

WheelsChange of size, 89Checking rims, 88Install the rear wheel, 94Installing front wheel, 91Remove the rear wheel, 93Removing front wheel, 90Technical data, 123

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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-relatedrestrictions)91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

BMW recommends

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