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K25_ADV_Titel.fm Seite 9 Freitag, 24. August 2007 10:16 10

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualR 1200GSAdventure

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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)

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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.

© 2007 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

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The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:

FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded

91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded(fuel grade, usable with power-and consumption-related restric-tions)

Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel ≥4 l

Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, at tyre temperat-

ure: 20 °C2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with lug-gage, at tyre temperature: 20 °C

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with lug-gage, at tyre temperature: 20 °C

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 712 32109.2007, 1st edition

*01417712321**01417712321**01417712321*

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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.

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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 and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Standard statusindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Status indicators with on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 21Status indicators withtyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 22Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 26ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Anti-theft alarmwarningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 47On-board computerOE . . . . . . . 49

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 55Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . 71Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 76Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 84Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6 Engineering details . . . . . 87Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . 88Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 96Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 107General instructions . . . . . . . . 108Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 123Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 140Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Protective wax coating . . . . . 142Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 142Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

10 Technical data . . . . . . . 143Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 144Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 145Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 150Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 154Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Riding specifications . . . . . . . 160

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 162BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 162BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 163Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Confirmation of service . . . . . 169

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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 Manu-al will 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 Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

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 option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; optionalaccessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Wegfahr-sicherung).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual 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 will

find these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsche 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 on

the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1

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General views

General views

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

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

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

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjuster, spring preload,

front ( 65)2 Adjustment of windscreen

( 61)3 Adjuster for headlight beam

throw (underneath the in-strument cluster) ( 71)

4 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 115)

5 Type plate (on frame, be-hind side cover)

6 Seat lock ( 71)7 Power socket ( 96)8 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension( 67)

9 Engine-oil filler neck( 110)

10 Engine oil level indicator( 109)

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General view, right side1 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 66)2 Fuel filler neck ( 85)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 113)4 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)

5 Air filter (behind right sidepanel) ( 132)

6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 114)

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Underneath the seat1 Rider's Manual2 Battery ( 135)3 Toolkit, Payload table (in

tool tray), Tyre pressurestable (in tool tray)

4 Helmet holder ( 73)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the odometer

( 47), Operating the on-board computerOE ( 49)

2 Operation of the auxiliaryheadlightsOE ( 54)

3 Operating the ABSOE

( 57), Operating ASCOE

( 59)4 Operating ESAOE ( 68)5 Horn6 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 55), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 55)

7 Headlight flasher and high-beam headlight ( 54)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 56)2 Starter button ( 78)3 Grip heatingOE ( 57)4 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 55), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 55)

5 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 55), Pushbut-ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 56)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Telltale lights ( 20)4 Multifunction display

( 20)5 Telltale light, anti-theft

alarm, and sensor forinstrument lighting

6 Operating the odometer( 47), Operation of theclock ( 46)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Status indicators with tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Anti-theft alarm warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 39

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 46)2 Gear indicator ( 20)3 Engine temperature ( 20)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 47)5 Fuel capacity ( 20)

Telltale lights

1 Flashing turn indicators, left2 High-beam headlight3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars belowthe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also

lights up.

Engine temperatureThe horizontal bars belowthe temperature symbol

indicate the engine temperature.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for the

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next service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.Month and year are both shownas two-digit numbers with a lineas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.

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 and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.

If the service-due indicat-or appears more than a

month in advance of the actualdue date or if the word "Service"does not show permanently eventhough a service is overdue, thedate stored in memory in the in-strument cluster is incorrect andmust be set. This situation canoccur if the battery was discon-nected for a prolonged period oftime.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Status indicators withon-board computer OE

1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computerOE( 49)

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Status indicatorswith tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE

1 Temperature-compensatedtyre-pressuresOE ( 53)

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by the'General' warning light 1 show-ing in combination with a warningword, for example 2 or in com-bination with one of the warningsymbols 3. The 'General' warn-ing light shows red or yellow, de-pending on the urgency of thewarning. If two or more warn-ings occur at the same time, allthe appropriate warning lightsand warning symbols appear, al-ternating with warning words asapplicable.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.3

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.

Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display.

Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 24)

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 25)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient battery charge current( 25)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display.

Rear light bulb defective ( 25)

LAMPF ! appearson the display.

Front light bulb defective ( 26)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display.

Bulbs defective ( 26)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light lightsup yellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.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 reserveGeneral warning light lightsup yellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.

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

≥4 lRefuelling ( 85)

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light lightsup yellow.

Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

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, preferably

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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

General warning lightflashes red.

Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.

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 whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil sight glass.

Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.Check the engine oil level( 109)

If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil.

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.

Insufficient battery chargecurrent

General warning light lightsup red.

Battery symbol appears onthe display.

A discharged battery canrender various systems un-

available, for example the lights,

the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

Battery is not being charged. Ifyou continue to ride the motor-cycle the on-board electronicswill drain the battery.Possible cause:Alternator or alternator drive beltdefectiveHave the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning light lightsup yellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

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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:Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.The LED rear light must bereplaced. Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Front light bulb defectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.

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 a

complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, side-light or turn-indic-ator bulb defective.Replace the low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb( 125)Replacing parking-light bulb( 127)Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 128)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light lightsup yellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.

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 a

complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.See the fault descriptionsabove.

Warnings issued by theon-board computer OE

Mode of presentation

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer appear in panel 1.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Appears on the dis-play

Engine-oil level too low ( 29)

Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play.

Appears on the dis-play

Ice warning ( 29)

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Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears onthe display.

Check Oil appears on thedisplay.Possible cause:The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level. Check the engine-oillevel at the oil-level indicator thenext time you stop to refuel:Check the engine oil level( 109)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 110)

Possible cause:The oil sensor might be defectiveif the "Check oil level" messageappears even though a check atthe oil sight glass reveals that theoil level is correct.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Ice warningIce-crystal symbol appearson the display.

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 and thinkwell ahead when temperaturesare low; remember that thedanger of black ice is particularlyhigh on bridges and where theroad is in the shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS warnings OE

Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fer in some countries.

Possible national variant.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad Integral ABSstart on page ( 88), and youwill find an overview listing thepossible warnings on the nextpage.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 31)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 31)

Lights up ABS fault ( 31)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

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 deactivatedABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Activate the ABS function( 58)

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 89).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC warnings OE

Mode of presentation

ASC warnings are indicated byASC symbol 2 or off-road ASCsymbol 3 in combination with'General' warning light 1.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ASC start onpage ( 90), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Quick-flashes yel-low

Appears on the dis-play

ASC intervention ( 33)

Quick-flashes yel-low

Appears on the dis-play

Off-road ASC intervention ( 33)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis in off-road mode notcompleted ( 33)

Appears on the dis-play

ASC deactivated ( 33)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

ASC fault ( 34)

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ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.

ASC symbol appears onthe display.

The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

Off-road ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.

Off-road ASC symbol ap-pears on the display.

The off-road ASC has detecteda degree of instability at the rearwheel and has intervened to re-duce torque. The warning light

flashes for longer than ASC in-tervention lasts. This affords therider visual feedback on controlintervention even after the criticalsituation has been dealt with.

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/h once in order for ASC self-dia-gnosis to complete.Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

Self-diagnosis in off-roadmode not completed

Off-road ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/h once in order for ASC self-dia-gnosis to complete.Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ASC deactivatedASC symbol appears onthe display.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.

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with Automatic Stability Con-trolOE

Activate the ASC function( 60)

ASC faultGeneral warning light lightsup yellow.

ASC symbol appears onthe display.

Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC functionand the off-road ASC functionare not available.You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 91).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

RDC warningsOE

Mode of presentationThe tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C ( 93).

Warning symbol 2 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 3 or the rear tyrepressure 4 flashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerance

range, 'General' warning light 1shows yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightflashes red.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 92), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow Tyre symbol ap-pears on the dis-play.

Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 37)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

Flashes red Tyre symbol ap-pears on the dis-play.

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 37)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

Signal transmission disrupted ( 38)

Lights up yellow Tyre symbol ap-pears on the dis-play.

Sensor defective or system error( 38)

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow RDC! appears onthe display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 39)

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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance

General warning light lightsup yellow.

Tyre symbol appears onthe display.

The critical tyre 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

General warning lightflashes red.

Tyre symbol appears onthe display.

The critical tyre 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.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

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

Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised 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.

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Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" appears onthe 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 abovethis threshold for the first time( 92).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 faulthas 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

General warning light lightsup yellow.

Tyre symbol appears onthe display.

"--" or "-- --" appears onthe 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.

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Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak

General warning light lightsup yellow.

RDC! appears on the display.

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.

Anti-theft alarmwarnings OE

Mode of presentation

Anti-theft alarm warnings appearas plain-text warnings 2 in com-bination with the 'General' warn-ing light 1 showing after the Pre-Ride Check and relate to the ca-pacity of the internal battery thatsupplies power to the anti-theftalarm.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

DWALO ! appearson the display.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 41)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 41)

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Anti-theft alarm batteryweakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is no assurance ofhow long the anti-theft alarm canremain operational if the motor-cycle's battery is disconnected.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Anti-theft alarm batteryflat

General warning light lightsup yellow.

DWA ! appears on the display.

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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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 44

Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 45

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 56

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . 57

Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 45).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with aluminium caseOA

with aluminium 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.Side light and all function cir-cuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 79)

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Turn the key to position 1.ABS self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 79)

with Automatic Stability Con-trolOE

Turn the key to position 1.ASC self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 80)

Switching off 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.

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The battery can be rechargedvia the on-board socket.

Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

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

Electronic immobiliser(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helpsprotect your BMW motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhanced se-curity is at your disposal withoutany need for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional systems.The engine of a motorcycle fit-ted with this electronic immobil-iser can be started only with thekeys that belong to the vehicle.You can also have your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar

individual keys, for example if aparticular key goes missing. Theengine cannot be started with akey that has been barred.

In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.

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.

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Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-ity system, so the dealer is un-der an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belong tothe motorcycle. A key that hasbeen barred can subsequently becleared and reactivated for use.

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.without on-board computerOE

without tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC)OE

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe odometer reading appearson the display.

Alternatively, repeatedly pressbutton 2 until the total distancecovered reading appears onthe display.

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with on-board computerOE

orwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe clock appears on the dis-play.

In this case, the button inthe instrument cluster oper-

ates only the tripmeters.

Hold down the button.Hours reading 3 flashes.Press the button.The hours reading incrementsby one each time you pressthe button.Hold down the button.Minutes reading 4 flashes.Press the button.The minutes reading incre-ments by one each time youpress the button.Hold down the button.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1.

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The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Residual range (once fuel levelis down to reserve)

without on-board computerOE

without tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC)OE

Alternatively, press button 2.

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1.The tripmeter is reset to zero.

without on-board computerOE

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without tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC)OE

If you prefer, you can use but-ton 2 for this purpose.

Residual rangewithout on-board computerOE

The residual-range reading ap-pears accompanied by the wordRANGE and indicates how faryou can ride with the fuel remain-ing in the tank. This reading isnot displayed until fuel level hasdropped to reserve. This dis-tance is calculated on the basisof fuel level and average con-sumption.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register the

new level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neitherthe fuel-level reading nor theresidual-range readout can beupdated.

The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-

sequently, BMW Motorrad re-commends that you should nottry to use the full residual rangebefore refuelling.

On-board computer OE

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

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Press button 1.

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Ambient temperatureAverage speed

Average consumptionRangeOil levelTyre pressures (OE)

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify ambient-temperaturereading 1. If the effect of the en-gine's heat becomes excessive,-- temporarily appears on thedisplay.

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C a warn-

ing appears, drawing 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.

Average speed

Average speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

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Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.

Press and hold down button 1.Average speed is reset to zero.

Average consumption

Average consumption 1 is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset bythe corresponding amount of fuelused.

Resetting averageconsumptionSwitch on the ignition.Select average consumption.

Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.

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Range

The description of the residual-range function ( 49) alsocovers range readout 1.However, you can also view therange reading before the fuellevel drops to reserve.A special average-consumptionfigure is used to calculate range;this figure is not necessarily thesame as the value you can callup for viewing on the display.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should not

try to use the full range beforerefuelling.

Oil level

Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:Engine at operating temperat-ure.Engine idling for at least 10seconds.

Side stand retracted.Make sure the motorcycle isupright.

The readings mean:OK: Oil level is correct.CHECK: Check the oil level thenext time you stop for fuel.---: Oil level cannot be meas-ured (conditions as stated abovenot satisfied).

If you call up another read-ing on the on-board com-

puter, this symbol remains visibleuntil the sensor again registers acorrect oil level.

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5 secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.

The oil-level sensor mightbe defective if the "Check

oil level" message appears eventhough the oil level in the oilsight glass is correct. In this

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case, consult your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE

Viewing tyre-pressurereadingsSwitch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe tyre pressures appear onthe display.

The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wordingRDC P. The front tyre pres-sure is on the left; the readingon the right is the rear tyre pres-sure. The tyre-pressure readingsare based on a reference tyretemperature of 20 °C. -- --appears directly after the ig-nition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the motorcycleaccelerates to 30 km/h.

If the motorcycle is not equippedwith an on-board computer, the

tyre-pressure readings alternatewith the clock.If the motorcycle is equippedwith an on-board computer, thetyre-pressure readings alternatewith the clock and the values ofthe on-board computer.

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.

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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 the top section of full-beam headlight switch 1.High-beam headlight switchedon.Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to the centre position.

High-beam headlight switchedoff.Press the bottom section offull-beam headlight switch 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button (headlight flasher).

Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off the ignition.

Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turnindicators.Parking light switches on.

Switching off parkinglightsSwitch the ignition on and thenoff again.Parking lights switched off.

Auxiliary headlightsOE

Press the left half of switch 1.Auxiliary headlights switchedon.Press the right half of switch 1.Auxiliary headlights switchedoff.

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Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashingturn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 1 for the left-hand turn indicators.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.

Switching on rightflashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 2 for the right-hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicators flashes.

Cancelling turn indicators

Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale lights areoff.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard

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warning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If you press a turn-indicat-or 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.

Simultaneously press button 1for left turn indicators and but-ton 2 for right turn indicators.

The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights are off.

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

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.

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A Normal operating position(run)

B Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heatingOE

1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Grip heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running.

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 switchedoff 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)

BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

Deactivating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.

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Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

ABS warning light shows.

with Automatic Stability Con-trolOE

Initially, the ASC symbolchanges status. Press and holddown button 1 until the ABSwarning light responds. Underthese circumstances there isno change in the ASC setting.Release the ABS button withintwo seconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated, but the integral functionremains active.

Response with ABSdeactivatedIf you deactivate the ABS, thefunction is initially disabled forthe front wheel only. If you sub-sequently apply the brakes bypulling only the handbrake lever,the Integral function ensures thatthe rear wheel is also braked andABS control remains active forthe rear wheel. ABS control forthe rear wheel is not deactivateduntil you depress the footbrakelever.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.Release the ABS button withintwo seconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

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If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

Automatic StabilityControl ASCOE

OperationThe BMW Motorrad ASC sys-tem can be deactivated and ac-tivated and switched to an off-road mode ( 91) for riding onpebbly or gravely surfaces and onloose sand.

ASC is active when the ASCsymbol does not show.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

is active in off-road mode.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

has been deactivated.

Sequence of operations:Switch from ASC to off-roadASCDeactivate ASCActivate ASC

Switching anddeactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.

You have the option of de-activating the ASC function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

Press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus.

Off-road ASC symbolshows; if self-diagnosis has

not completed the off-road ASCsymbol flashes.Release the button within twoseconds.

Off-road ASC symbol re-mains visible or continues

to flash.

The off-road ASC function isactivated.

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Press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus again.

ASC symbol appears onthe display.

Release the button within twoseconds.

ASC symbol continues toshow.

The ASC function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus.

ASC symbol no longershows; if ASC self-diagnos-

is has not completed the ASCsymbol flashes.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ASC symbol remainsoff or continues to flash.

The ASC function is activated.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycle ac-celerates to a speed in excessof 10 km/h after the ignition wasswitched off and then on again.

Seat heightAdjusting seat heightRemove the front seat ( 72)

Turn the front seat upsidedown.

Introduce seat rods 1 and 2into holders 3.

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The front seat can workloose and wobble if the two

seat rods are not in the sameposition.Always be sure to install bothseat rods in the same position.

Introduce the seat rods in posi-tion 4.Seat set to high position.Introduce the seat rods in posi-tion 5.Seat set to low position.Install the front seat ( 72)

WindscreenAdjusting windscreen

Slacken clamping screws 1 onleft and right.Pivot the windscreen forwardor back to the desired position.Make sure that clampingscrews 1 on left and right aresymmetrically positioned.Tighten the clamping screws.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

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The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier to

turn if you push the clutch leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever decreases.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

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 thebrake lever while riding the

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

brake lever unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw is in-dexed and is easier to turn

if you push the handbrake leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand handbrake lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand handlebar lever decreases.

Adjustable footbrake leverYou can adjust the footbrakelever for riding seated or stand-ing on the footrest pegs.

Position of the footbrake lever forriding seated.

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Position of the footbrake lever forriding standing on the pegs.

Adjusting footbrake leverMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Push pedal 1 of the brake leverforward and turn it to the cor-rect limit position.The swivel lever engages withan audible click.

Shift leverAdjusting shift lever

Slacken screw 1.Turn peg 2 to the desired pos-ition.

You might experience dif-ficulties with gearshifts if

the peg is set either too high ortoo low. If you have difficultiesshifting gear consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Tighten screw 1 to the spe-cified tightening torque.

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Peg to gearshift lever

8 Nm

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.Slacken nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Mirror to adapter

22 Nm

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

HandlebarsAdjusting handlebarsYou can turn the handlebarclamping blocks 180° to increaseor decrease handlebar reach.

Short-reach position, handlebarstoward rider.

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Long-reach position, handlebarsaway from rider.

In order to ensure that thehandlebars are set correctly, thisadjustment should be carriedout by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Spring preloadAdjustment for frontsuspensionIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the front suspension tosuit the terrain. Increase springpreload for riding in rough terrainand reduce if the terrain is level.

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel

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.

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

If you want to reduce springpreload, turn spring retainer 1in direction a.If you want to increase springpreload, turn the spring retainerin direction b.

Spring preload at frontwheel

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Spring preload at setting 2(On-road riding)

Spring preload at setting 3(For riding on gravel tracksand similar and with load)

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Spring preload at frontwheel

Spring preload at setting 5(For riding off-road)

Adjustment for rearsuspensionIt 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.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

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.

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle isat a standstill.

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

If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-

ection indicated by the LOWarrow.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Turn the knob as far as itwill go counter-clockwise inthe direction indicated by theLOW arrow (L) and then turnit 10 clicks clockwise (Forriding one-up)

You can ascertain the currentsetting by counting the num-

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ber of slots that are visible(five when the adjuster is atthe LOW stop).

DampingDampingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.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 wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the

damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.

Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.

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Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the dir-ection indicated by the Harrow and then turn it backone and a half turns in thedirection indicated by the Sarrow. (Full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA OE

Possible adjustmentsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto the load it carries and the sur-face over which you intend riding.You can adapt the suspensionsettings for on-road or off-roadriding.

The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the multi-function display, and spring pre-load in panel 2. The odometerreadings are not shown while theESA readout is active.Three spring-preload stages canbe combined with any of threedamper settings for road riding,while two spring-preload stagescan be paired with any of threedamper settings for off-roading.The detailed description of theESA Electronic Suspension Ad-justment system starts on page( 93).

Calling up settingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.The reading remains visible fora few seconds before disap-pearing automatically.

Adjusting suspensiondampingSwitch on the ignition.

You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while the

motorcycle is on the move.

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Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.Press button 1 once at eachstep.

If you have selected a springpreload setting for road riding,the display starts at the currentstatus and cycles through thefollowing sequence:COMF: Comfortable dampingcharacteristicNORM: Normal damping char-acteristicSPORT: Sporty dampingcharacteristic

If you have selected a spring pre-load setting for off-road riding,the display starts at the currentstatus and cycles through thefollowing sequence:SOFT: Soft damping charac-teristicNORM: Normal damping char-acteristicHARD: Hard damping charac-teristicThe setting shown on the dis-play is automatically acceptedas the damping characteristicif you allow a certain length oftime to pass without makingfurther changes.

Adjusting spring preloadStart the engine.

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

Wait until adjustment com-pletes (reading stops flashing)before pulling away.If the temperature is very low,take the weight off the motor-cycle before increasing springpreload; if applicable, have yourpassenger dismount.

Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.Press and hold down button 1until the reading changes.

The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence:

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One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The possible settings for off-roadriding then appear on the dis-play. The damping-characterist-ic settings you can select alsochanges accordingly.

Predominantly smooth ter-rain

Uneven terrain

The settings shown on thedisplay are automatically ac-cepted as the spring preloadand, if applicable, the damp-ing characteristic if you allow acertain length of time to passwithout pressing making furtherchanges. The reading flashes

while spring preload adjustmentis in progress.

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 a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the reartyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.

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

Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (One-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)

2.5 bar (Two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (One-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)

2.9 bar (Two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

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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.

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 adjusted

to suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.

Headlight beam-throwadjustment

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Moving the

pivot lever adjusts headlightbeam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.

A Neutral positionB Position for heavy load

Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seatMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Turn key 1 clockwise in theseat lock, while pressing downthe front part of rear seat 2.Lift the rear seat at the frontand remove the seat.

Removing front seatRemove the rear seat ( 71)

Turn key 1 counter-clockwisein the seat lock, while press-ing down the rear part of frontseat 3.Lift the front seat at the rearand remove the seat.

Installing front seat

Engage front seat 3 inmounts 4.Allow the front seat to rest onthe motorcycle.

If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Applying pressure to the rearof the seat, push the front seat

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slightly forward and then pressthe seat firmly down.The front seat engages with anaudible click.Install the rear seat ( 73)

Installing rear seatInstall the front seat ( 72)

Engage rear seat 2 in mount 3.Push down firmly on the rearseat, applying pressure to thefront of the seat.The rear seat engages with anaudible click.

Helmet holderSecuring helmet tomotorcycleRemove the front seat ( 72)

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.

Attach the helmet to helmetholder 1 by means of the chinstrap.Install the front seat ( 72)

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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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 of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingfor every purpose.

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.

Correct loadingOverloading 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.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess situ-ations and make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Med-ication can exacerbate these ef-fects.

Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.

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.

High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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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 fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.

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 with theengine control unit

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage

the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in

mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damagecaused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

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

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BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelDamping-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)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and then

engage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on theignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.

Starting engine.

Kill switch in run position A.Switch on the ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.( 79)

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 79)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 79)

with Automatic Stability Con-trolOE

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 79)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 79)ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 80)

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Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.

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.

Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 144)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The'General' warning light shows firstred and then yellow, so that youcan check that it is in workingorder. The test is aborted if youstart the engine before it com-pletes.

Phase 1General warning light lightsup red.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2General warning light lightsup yellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-played.Check that the 'General' warninglight comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.

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

ABS self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensureits operability. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Themotorcycle has to move forward

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at a speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.

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

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

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

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The en-gine must be running and themotorcycle must reach a speedof at least 5 km/h in order forASC self-diagnosis to complete.

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

ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.

ASC symbol slow-flashes.

ASC self-diagnosiscompletedThe ASC symbol no longershows.

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.

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

Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.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.

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

in will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.

Do not exceed the rpm limitsrecommended for running in.

Running-in speed

<4000 min-1

No full-load acceleration.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500 km.You can compensate for thisinitial reduction in brakingefficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant 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.

Riding off-roadTyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

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Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

The off-road settings forspring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics on surfacedroads.If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct spring preloadand shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.

Deactivatable ABS OE

You can deactivate the ABSfunction of the BMW Motor-rad Integral ABS for off-road-ing ( 57). The integral brakingfunction remains active.

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. The

higher 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 frequentlybraking 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.

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with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

ABS has to intervene to keepthe front wheel from locking; thisincreases stopping distance.

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 brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and the

brakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have dried out.

Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the

motorcycle was ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakeswere not applied for some time.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the salt layer on the brakediscs and brake pads has beenremoved.

Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably

diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work, make sure that thebrake discs and brake pads arefree of oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

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Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand

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.

Switch off the engine.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extend theside stand fully.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

Slowly lean the motorcycle tothe side until its weight is takenby the stand and dismount tothe left.

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to full leftor right lock.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a gradient, the motor-cycle should always face

uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom side standUnlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handle-bars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift the motorcycle tothe upright position.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the motorcycle.

Sit on the motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract the sidestand.

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Placing motorcycle oncentre stand

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.

Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to pressthe stand down until its curvedfeet touch the ground.Place your full body weight onthe centre stand and at thesame time pull the motorcycleto the rear.

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.

Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom centre standUnlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.

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 rear tyre. This couldcause a fall.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Fuel can attack the materialof the windscreen and the

side slipstream deflectors, whichbecome dull or unsightly.Wipe off the windscreen and slip-

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stream deflectors 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 stand.

Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

Recommended fuelgrade

95 ROZ/RON (Super un-leaded)

91 ROZ/RON (Regularunleaded (fuel grade,usable with power- andconsumption-relatedrestrictions))

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel

≥4 lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcyclestationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.

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 fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficientof friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable 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 brakingforce, 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 irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-

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ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than isthe case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

Rear wheel liftThe BMW Motorrad Integral ABSincorporates a rear-wheel lift-de-tector function to prevent therear wheel from lifting off theground when the brakes areapplied. Under very severe andsudden deceleration, however,if unfavourable conditions com-bine it is possible that the sys-tem will be unable to prevent therear wheel from lifting clear of theground. If this happens the out-come can be a highsiding situ-ation in which the motorcycle canflip 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.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directionalstability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,

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exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingoff-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 MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad ASCOE

How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of thefront wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-ingly.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.The off-road mode can be activ-ated for off-roading. This modedelays ASC intervention slightlyin order to permit controlled drift-ing.The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that applyunder extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.You have the option of deactiv-ating the BMW Motorrad ASCsystem for these circumstances.

Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and trafficconditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to spin. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ASCfunction is deactivated for safety

reasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.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.

Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 10 km/hafter switching the ignition off

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and then on again reactivates theASC.

Slip can be increased byvery-heavy-duty massive-bartyres, with the result that ASCintervention occurs beforeoptimum forward accelerationis achieved. Under thesecircumstances, BMW MotorradASC should be deactivated.

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, witha corresponding loss of stability.The BWM Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE

FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure 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 above approx-imately 30 km/h for the first time.

The display shows -- for eachtyre until the tyre-pressure signalis received for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit themeasured-value signals for ap-proximately 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.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.

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Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply but stayswithin the permitted 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 temperat-ure, on the style of riding and theduration 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; the

reading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally withthe 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 the Rider-'s Manual, tyre pressure shouldbe 2.5 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.3 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.4 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; when

the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA OE

Adjuster, spring preloadIn order to ensure rapid adjust-ment at ambient temperaturesbelow 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re-commends adjusting the sus-pension to the setting for two-upriding and allowing adjustment tocomplete before your passengermounts the motorcycle.The ESA indicator continuesto flash until adjustment com-pletes. Do not attempt to movethe motorcycle until adjustmenthas completed.

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Off-road settingsThe Enduro ESA developed spe-cially for the R 1200 GS incor-porates the road-riding modesfrom other BMW models, plusspecial off-roading modes en-abled by electro-hydraulic basicspring adjustment of the frontspring strut. This convenient sys-tem of adjusting the suspensionto suit very widely differing sur-faces enhances the motorcycle'stouring and off-roading capabilit-ies.

In this mode, the springpreload of the front spring

strut is increased to about 50 %.The rear spring base setting ad-justs to the same position. Thissetting is suitable for off-roadingin terrain in which large bumps orholes in the ground are unlikelyto be encountered.

This setting brings springpreload of both front and

rear spring struts up to maxim-um. It can be used, for example,in terrain where the likelihood ofhaving to negotiate bumps andholes in the ground necessit-ates maximum protection againstthe suspension bottoming out.Ground clearance in this mode ismore than in the "one-up" road-riding mode.

Not every ESA setting is suitablefor every surface. Try out thevarious combinations of springpreload and damping until youfind the settings that are bestsuited to your style of riding andthe surface.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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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( 118).

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulations.

Power socketRatings

The supply to socket 1 is cut offautomatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.In order to ensure that the drainon the on-board power supply

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system is minimised, In orderto ensure that the drain on theon-board power supply systemis minimised, the supply to thepower socket is cut off approxim-ately 15 minutes after the ignitionis switched off, and it is also tem-porarily interrupted during thestart procedure.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they:do not impede the riderdo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicscannot be trapped

Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as describedabove.

LuggageCorrect 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.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and thespeed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.

Payload of aluminiumcases

with aluminium caseOA

≤10 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with alu-

minium cases fitted to the mo-torcycle

with aluminium caseOA

≤180 km/hNote the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.

Payload of aluminiumcases

with aluminium topcaseOA

≤5 kg

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Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-

case fitted to the motorcycle

with aluminium topcaseOA

≤180 km/hNote the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksackand the speed limit for ridingwith a tank rucksack on themotorcycle.

Payload of tank rucksack

with tank rucksackOA

≤5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle

with tank rucksackOA

≤130 km/h

Aluminium rubbingsIt is advisable to stow sensit-ive items of luggage in a bag,in order to prevent them frombecoming marked by rubbingagainst the aluminium. BMWMotorrad offers a "watertightbag" as an optional accessoryfor use with aluminium cases andthe aluminium topcase. You canobtain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Set of carry handlesYour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can supply a "set ofcarry handles" as an optional ac-cessory to make the cases andtopcase easier to carry.These optional accessories alsomake good lashing points foritems of luggage and the "wa-tertight bag" optional accessoryon cases and topcase.

Case OA

Opening cases

Turn key 1 counter-clockwisein the case lock.

You can open the lid of thecase at either catch.

The case is unlocked.

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Pull catch 2 up as far as it willgo, while pressing down on thecase lid.The catch is open.Open the lid.

Closing cases

Push case lid and catch 2down, engaging the catch hookin the case lid.The catch engages with anaudible click.

Turn key 1 clockwise.The case lock is engaged.Remove the key.

Removing case lidOpen the lid.

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Disengage retainer 1.Close the case lid.Open the second catch of thecase lid.Remove the case lid.

Installing case lidPlace the case lid on the case.Close one of the catches.Open the lid.

Engage retainer 1.Close the case lid.

Removing cases

Turn key 1 counter-clockwisein the case lock.

The case is unlocked.

Push catch 2 in as far as it willgo, while holding the case.The catch is open.

The left case and the casecarrier can become hot on

long rides.Allow the case and the case car-rier to cool down before remov-ing the case.

Pull the case forward as faras it will go and then out toremove.

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Installing case

Position the case on the bot-tom rail of the case carrier insuch a way that hooks 4 are infront of mounts 3.Pivot the case against thetop rail, push it back into themounts and hold it in position.

Press catch 2 out as far as itwill go.The catch engages with anaudible click.

Turn key 1 clockwise.The case lock is engaged.

Remove the key.

TopcaseOA

Topcase and off-roadingIt is advisable to either removethe topcase or fit the backrestcushion available as an optionalaccessory if you intend off-road-ing.

Opening topcase

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.The topcase is unlocked.

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Pull catch 2 up as far as it willgo, while pressing down on thetopcase lid.The catch is open.Open the topcase lid.

Closing topcaseClose the topcase lid.

Push topcase lid and catch 2down, engaging the catch hookin the topcase lid.The catch engages with anaudible click.

Turn key 1 clockwise.

The topcase is locked.Remove the key.

Removing topcase

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.The topcase is unlocked.

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Press catch 2 down as far as itwill go.

Pull the topcase back as far asit will go and then lift it up toremove.

Installing topcase

Position the topcase on thetopcase mount in such a waythat hooks 3 are just behindrails 4.

Press the topcase down untilit is seated flat on the topcasecarrier.

Push the topcase forward asfar as it will go, taking care not

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to push the motorcycle forwardoff its centre stand.

Push catch 2 up.The catch engages with anaudible click.

Turn key 1 clockwise.

The topcase is locked.Remove the key.

Adjustable topcase mountThe topcase mount can be in-stalled on the luggage carrier orinstead of the rear seat.

The luggage carrier has two setsof holes, one above the other, atlocations 1. The topcase mountcan be tilted forward or back byusing holes at different heightsfront and back. This enables thetopcase to be used as a backrestin combination with the topcase

cushion available as an optionalaccessory.

Repositioning topcasemount

Remove screws 2 on left andright.Remove the rear seat ( 71)

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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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 re-pair work in the Repair Manualon DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) foryour motorcycle, which is avail-able from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.

ToolkitToolkit

1 Torx wrenches T15, T25,T30

2 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips

3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 14

4 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 8/10

5 Tool for oil capFor opening the oil filler cap

Toolkit for adjustingsuspension without ESA

1 Extension for hook wrench2 Hook wrench

For adjusting spring preload3 Extension for screwdriver

blade

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On-board toolkit servicekit OA

1 Extending tool holderFor accommodating all toolswith adapters

2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22

4 Electric torch5 Socket

Open-ended spanners ofvarious sizes

6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapter

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can

lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operated withthe 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.

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand with the engineswitched off.Wait five minutes after switch-ing off the engine at operatingtemperature.

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

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Engine oil level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MINmark:Top up the engine oil ( 110)

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:Have the oil level corrected bya specialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

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.Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.

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.

Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

Check the engine oil level( 109)Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.

Brake systemDependability of the brakesystemA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.

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Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking operation ofbrakesPull 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.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.

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 forktube toward brake caliper 1.

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Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger clearly visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.

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

Visually inspect brake pads 1from the left to ascertain theirthickness.

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Brake-pad wear limit, rear

1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

Make sure that the brakedisc is not visible throughthe bore in the inboard brakeblock.

If the brake disc is visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake-pad wearThe rear brake has a brake-padwear indicator.

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

Brake fluidChecking 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 place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir drops

as the brake pads wear.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, mo-torcycle upright)

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.

Checking 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 place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

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Check the brake fluid level inreservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir drops

as the brake pads wear.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, mo-torcycle upright)

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.

ClutchChecking clutch operationPull 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.

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

Clutch fluid level

It is impermissible for theclutch fluid level to drop.(Motorcycle upright andhandlebars in straight-aheadposition)

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.Do not attempt to top up thesystem with fluids of any kind.

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-

cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

The clutch system is filledwith a special hydraulic

fluid that does not have to bechanged.

TyresChecking tyre tread depth

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.

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

If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

Top speedThe motorcycle's topspeed might be higher than

the maximum speed permittedfor the tyres. Excessive speedscan damage the tyres and thiscould cause accidents.

Comply with the tyre-specificspeed restrictions.

Always bear the maximum per-missible top speed of the tyresin mind when riding a motorcyclefitted with massive-bar tyres.Affix a label stating the maximumpermissible speed in the rider'sfield of vision.

RimsChecking rimsMake 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.

Checking spokesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listento the notes of the individualspokes.

If the notes vary:Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests and classifies asroadworthy certain makes. BMWMotorrad cannot assess the suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety for other tyres.

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BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important asa parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheelsare programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. 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 import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

RDC labelOE

Incorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-

age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cialist workshop that the wheel isfitted with an RDC sensor.

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 BMW

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Motorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

Remove the front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Open the two retaining clipsholding the ABS sensor cableto the brake line.

Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched in

the process of removing thebrake calipers.

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 securing screws 1 ofthe brake calipers on left andright.

Force the brake pads slightlyapart by rocking brakecalipers 2 back and forth Aagainst brake discs 3.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

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with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.

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( 123)

Release axle clamping screw 2.Remove quick-release axle 3,while supporting the wheel.Lower the front wheel to theground between the front forks.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 4from the front-wheel hub.

Installing front wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.

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Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Install spacing bushing 4 in thewheel hub.

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 3 and tight-en to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 NmTighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.

Clamp screw of quick-release axle

19 Nm

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

Remove the front-wheel stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

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Install securing screws 1 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon as

the brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS IIOE

Close the retaining clips hold-ing the ABS sensor cable tothe brake line.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through

if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.

Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed correctly.

Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed as shownhere.

Removing rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Engage first gear.

Remove studs 1 from the rearwheel, while supporting thewheel.

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Lower the rear wheel to theground and roll it out to therear.

Installing rear wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

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.

Install wheel studs 1 and tight-en to specified torque.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence: Tight-en in diagonally opposite se-quence

60 Nm

Front-wheel standInstalling front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Use basic stand with tool num-ber (0 402 241) in combina-tion with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).

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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.

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.

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Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Replace the low-beamand high-beam headlightbulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all the wayto the left

Turn cover 1 for high-beamheadlight counter-clockwiseand remove it.Turn cover 2 for low-beamheadlight counter-clockwiseand remove it.

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Disconnect plug 3.

Release spring clips 4 at topand bottom and swing themaside.Remove bulb 5.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam head-light

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 5, making sure thattab 6 is correctly positioned.Engage spring clip 4 in thecatch.

Install plug 3.

Turn cover 1 for high-beamheadlight clockwise to install.Make sure that the wordingTOP is at the top.Turn cover 2 for low-beamheadlight clockwise to install.

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Make sure that the wordingTOP is at the top.

Replacing parking-lightbulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all the wayto the right

Pull bulb carrier 1 out of theheadlight housing.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Install the bulb in the bulbsocket.

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Install bulb carrier 1 in theheadlight housing.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

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

Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the reflect-or 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

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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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.

Replacing auxiliary-headlight bulbsOE

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

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

Disconnect plug 1.Slacken screw 2.Pivot the headlight lens for-ward.

Remove four screws 3.

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Push bulb cover 4 down toremove.

Pull bulb housing 5 down untilit is clear of the holder.

Turn bulb 6 counter-clockwiseto remove.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for auxiliary head-light

with auxiliary headlightsOE

H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Insert bulb 6 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

Push bulb housing 5 up intothe holder from below.

Seat bulb cover 4 from below.Install four screws 3.Pivot the headlight lens back.

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Tighten screw 2.Connect plug 1.Adjust the headlight so thatit does not dazzle oncomingtraffic.

Replacing fuses forauxiliary headlights OE

Open fuse box 1.

To do so, squeeze lockingclips 2 at top and bottom to-

gether and remove the fusecover.

Replace the defective fuse.

Fuse for auxiliary head-light

with auxiliary headlightsOE

7.5 A

Replace fuse 3 for right head-light.Replace fuse 4 for left head-light.Close the fuse box.

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Air filterRemove the air filterMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 72)

Remove long screw 1 andshort screws 2 and removethe cover.

Remove screw 3.Pull the side cover at 4 and 5to disengage it from the hold-ers.

Remove two screws 6 and pullthe fuel-tank cover out of hold-er 7.

Push out both retainers 1 bypressing at rear.Pull the intake air pipe out ofholder 2 and remove.

Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-tom.

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Installing air filter

Insert air filter 3 into the air fil-ter housing at the top.Push the air filter into the airfilter housing at the bottom,making sure that the vanes arenot bent.

Position the air intake pipe onthe air filter housing and push itinto holder 2.Push retainers 1 into the hold-ers until they engage with anaudible click.

Check that the throttle-valvecable is seated in guide 4 ofthe intake and that the throttlevalve is seated against thestop.

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Seat the fuel-tank coverin holder 7 and install twoscrews 6.

Press the side cover at 4and 5 to engage it in theholders.Install screw 3.

Hold the cover in position andinstall short screws 2 and longscrew 1.Install the front seat ( 72)

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.

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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.

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

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in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 72)When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positive ter-minal.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,and the other end to the neg-

ative terminal of the dischargedbattery.

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

Remember to reinstall the pro-tective cap on the battery'spositive terminal.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the front seat ( 72)

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 batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-

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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.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

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's

on-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Charging battery whenconnected

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.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. 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 the

extent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

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

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

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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 whendisconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect the

charger'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 batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Remove the front seat ( 72)

Remove the rider's manual, ifapplicable.

Remove screw 1 and removethe holder for the rider's manu-al.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 2 first.Then disconnect positive bat-tery lead 3.

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Remove screw 4 of the batteryretaining strap.Disengage the retaining strapat the bottom and remove.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive termin-al on the right in the forwarddirection of travel.Engage the battery retainingstrap at the bottom and push itover the battery.

Install screw 4 of the batteryretaining strap.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

Connect battery positive lead 3first.Connect battery negativelead 2.Hold the holder for the rider'smanual in position and installscrew 1.

Insert the rider's manual, if ap-plicable.Switch on the ignition.

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentcluster, in order to ensure thatthe service-due indicator func-tions correctly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Fully open the throttle once ortwice.The engine management sys-tem registers the throttle-valvepositions.Install the front seat ( 72)

Set the clock ( 46)

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 142

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances inBMW Care Products have beentested in laboratories and in prac-tice; they provide optimised careand protection for the materialsused 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 brakes have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windscreen and slipstream de-flectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass cover of the instrumentclusterBlack, unpainted parts

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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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.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the

windscreen; the windscreen be-comes opaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

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.

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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.

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.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main and

side stand pivots with a suit-able 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. Au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers can provide suitable auxili-ary stands.

Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-

gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.

Restoring motorcycleto useRemove 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16010143

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start or is difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy

Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position

Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( 78)

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 78)

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 85)

Battery not adequately charged Charge the battery when connected ( 136)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm

Clamp screw of quick-releaseaxle

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 53 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror to adapter

M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 22 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror adapter to clampingblock

M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm

Shift lever Value Valid

Peg to gearshift lever

M6 x 16 8 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, twooverhead camshafts, electronic engine manage-ment

Displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Nominal output 77 kW, Over: 7500 min-1

Torque 116 Nm, Over: 5750 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8000 min-1

Idle speed 1150+150-50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related restric-tions)

Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel ≥4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.BMW Motorrad recommends not using syntheticoils for the first 10,000 km. Please do nothesitate to contact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you have any questions relatingthe choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures

SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures

SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C

SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C

SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges

SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges

Clutch

Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

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Transmission

Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.737, Primary transmission ratio2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear

with Enduro gearboxOE 2.600 (39:15 teeth), 1st gear

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 32:11, Stamped into underside of final-drive hous-ing

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Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central spring strut supported byleading link and main frame

Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tubegas-filled shock absorber; spring preload mechan-ically adjustable

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping and electro-hydraulically adjustablespring preload

Spring travel, front 210 mm, At wheel

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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filledshock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damping, progressive compression-stagedamping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre-load

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping and electro-hydraulically adjustablespring preload

Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm

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Brakes

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

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal

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Wheels and tyres

Tyre combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 01.08.2007)

Front: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 101 L, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V) TLRear: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 152 L, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL

Front: Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 501 R, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V) TLRear: Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 502 R, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL

Front: Continental TKC 80, 110/80 B19 M/C(59Q) TL M+SRear: Continental TKC 80, 150/70 B17 M/C(69Q) TL M+Smax 160 km/hThe permissible top speed must be indicated byreadily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed inthe rider's field of vision).

Front: Metzeler Tourance Front, 110/80 R19 M/C(59V)Rear: Metzeler Tourance, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V)

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Front: Metzeler MCE Karoo 2 Front, 110/80 R19M/C (59R) M+SRear: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 150/70 R17 M/C(69R) M+Smax 170 km/hThe permissible top speed must be indicated byreadily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed inthe rider's field of vision).

Front: Metzeler MCE Karoo 2 Front (T), 110/80 -19 M/C (59Q) M+SRear: Metzeler MCE Karoo (T), 150/70 - 17 M/C(69Q) M+Smax 160 km/hThe permissible top speed must be indicated byreadily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed inthe rider's field of vision).

Front: Metzeler Tourance Front, 110/80 R19 M/C(59V) TLRear: Metzeler Tourance, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V)TL

Front: Michelin Anakee, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V)TLRear: Michelin Anakee, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL

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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 Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Tyre designation, front 110/80 - 19

Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 150/70 - 17

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A

Fuses Electronic fuses protect 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, manufacturer and designation EXT 14 BS

Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1 mm, Wear limit

Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-nation

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1 mm, Wear limit

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Lighting

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

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

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V

Replace the rear light if an LED fails

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb for auxiliary headlight

with auxiliary headlightsOE H11 / 12 V / 55 W

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Frame

Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rearframe, load-bearing drive unit

Type plate location On left side behind side cover

VIN location Front frame top centre

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2240 mm, Across luggage carrier

Height of motorcycle 1525 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, atDIN unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 980 mm, Across mirrors

Front-seat height 890...910 mm, At unladen weight

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Weights

Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 475 kg

Maximum payload 216 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed 197 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 162

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 162

BMW Motorrad service network . . . 163

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

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.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latesttechnical information and have

the necessary technical know-how. BMW Motorrad recom-mends that you contact your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have questions regardingyour motorcycle.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation for en-gineering quality and high reliab-ility, BMW Motorrad is a bywordfor excellent quality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youhave the maintenance work re-quired for your motorcycle car-ried out regularly, preferably byyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.

Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticeduntil it is too late to put themright at moderate cost. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer'smechanics know every detail ofyour motorcycle and can take re-medial action if necessary beforeminor faults develop into seriousproblems. By having the neces-sary repairs done properly andin good time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spotbreakdown assistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad Service Card is-sued with each new BMW mo-torcycle enables you to accessan extensive range of servicessuch as breakdown assistance,motorcycle transportation etc.(details can differ from country tocountry). In the event of a break-

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down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.

BMW Motorrad servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service network inplace to look after you and yourmotorcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone, youhave the best possible accessto approximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure

"Service Contact Europe" or"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

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

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1,200 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 enters

the 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 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

on

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

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Odometer reading

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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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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

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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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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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

Item Odometerreading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSControl, 15Engineering details, 87Operation, 57Self-diagnosis, 79Warnings, 29

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 96

Air filterInstallation, 133Position on the motorcycle, 13Removal, 132

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 17Warnings, 39

ASCControl, 15Engineering details, 90Operation, 59Self-diagnosis, 80Warnings, 31

Auxiliary headlightsControl, 15Switching on, 54

BBatteryCharging, 136, 137Installation, 138Maintenance instructions, 135Removal, 137Stowage, 14Warning for charge current, 25

BMW Motorrad service, 162BMW Motorrad ServiceCard, 162

Brake fluidChecking fluid levels, 113Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 111Running in, 81

BrakesAdjusting brake lever, 62Checking operation, 110Safety instructions, 82Technical data, 153

BulbsGeneral instructions, 124Overview, headlights, 18Replacing auxiliary-headlightbulb, 129Replacing fuses for auxiliaryheadlights, 131Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 125Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 125Replacing parking-lightbulb, 127Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 128Technical data, 158Warning for bulb failure, 25, 26

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CCaseOperation, 98

Checklist, 77Clock, 20Adjusting, 46Control, 17

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 61Checking fluid level, 115Checking operation, 115Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 149

Confirmation of maintenancework, 164

Currency, 7

DDampingAdjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 67

Dimensions, 159DisplaySee multifunction display, 17

EElectricsTechnical data, 157

Electronic immobiliser (EWS), 45Warning, 24

Emergency off switch (killswitch), 16, 56

EngineControl, 16Starting, 78Technical data, 147Temperature gauge, 20Warning for engineelectronics, 24

Engine oilChecking fill level, 109Fill-level indicator, 11Filler neck, 11Technical data, 148Topping up, 110Warning for engine oil level, 29Warning for engine oilpressure, 25

Equipment, 7

ESAControl, 15Engineering details, 93Operation, 68

FFrameTechnical data, 159

Front-wheel standInstalling, 123

FuelFill-level indicator, 20Filler neck, 13Refuelling, 85Technical data, 148Warning for fuel down toreserve, 24

Fuses, 157

GGear indicator, 20General viewsHeadlight, 18Instrument cluster, 17Left handlebar fitting, 15Left side of motorcycle, 11

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Right handlebar fitting, 16Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 14

Grip heatingControl, 16Operation, 57

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 15General view, right side, 16

HandlebarsAdjusting, 64

Hazard warning flashersControl, 15, 16Operation, 55

HeadlightBeam throw, 71Driving on right/driving onleft, 71Headlight beam-throwadjustment, 11Overview, 18

Headlight flasher, 15Helmet holder, 14, 73

High-beam headlightControl, 15Switching on, 54Telltale light, 20

Horn, 15

IIdleTelltale light, 20

IgnitionSwitching off, 44Switching on, 44

Instrument clusterOverview, 17

JJump starting, 134

KKeys, 44, 46

LLaying up, 142

LightsHeadlight flasher, 54Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 54Switch on the parking lights, 54Switching on auxiliaryheadlights, 54Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 53Switching on the side lights, 53

Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 53

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 97

MMaintenance, 163MirrorsAdjusting, 64

MotorcycleLaying up, 142Parking, 84Restoring to use, 142

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Multifunction display, 17Status indicators, 20

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20Control, 17Operation, 47

Off-roading, 81On-board computerAmbient temperature, 50Average consumption, 51Average speed, 50Control, 15Oil level, 52Operation, 49Range, 52Status indicators, 21Warnings, 26

PParking, 84Parking lightSwitching on, 54

Power socket, 11, 96Pre-ride check, 79

RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 150

Refuelling, 13, 85Reserve volumeWarning, 24

Residual range, 49Restoring to use, 142Rev. counter, 17Rider's ManualStowage, 14

Running gearTechnical data, 151

Running in, 81

SSafety instructionsBrakes, 82General, 76

SeatsAdjusting seat height, 60Installation, 71Lock, 11Removal, 71

Service, 162

Service Card, 162Service-due indicator, 20Shift leverAdjusting, 63

Side lightSwitching on, 53

Spark plugsTechnical data, 157

Speedometer, 17Spring preloadAdjuster, front, 11Adjuster, rear, 13Adjusting, 65

Starting, 78Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 20Standard status indicators, 20With on-board computer, 21With RDC, 22

Steering lock, 45

TTechnical dataBrakes, 153Bulbs, 158

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Clutch, 149Dimensions, 159Electrics, 157Engine, 147Engine oil, 148Frame, 159Fuel, 148Rear-wheel drive, 150Running gear, 151Spark plugs, 157Standards, 7Transmission, 150Weights, 160Wheels and tyres, 154

Telltale lights, 20ToolkitContents, 108Stowage, 14

TopcaseOperation, 101

Torques, 145TransmissionTechnical data, 150

Troubleshooting chart, 144

Turn indicatorsControl, left, 15Control, right, 16Operation, 55Telltale light, 20

Type plate, 11Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 118Engineering details, 92Operation, 53Status indicators, 22Warnings, 34

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 70Checking tread depth, 116Pressures, 4, 156Recommendation, 117Running in, 81Table of tyre pressures, 14Technical data, 154Top speed, 117

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarningsMode of presentation, 22With ABS, 29With anti-theft alarm, 39With ASC, 31With on-board computer, 26With RDC, 34

Warnings, overview, 23, 28, 30,32, 35, 40

Weights, 160Payload table, 14

WheelsChange of size, 118Checking rims, 117Installing front wheel, 120Installing rear wheel, 123Remove the front wheel, 119Removing rear wheel, 122Technical data, 154

WindscreenAdjuster, 11Adjusting, 61

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