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Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number(company stamp)

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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.

Familiarize yourself with yournew motorcycle so that you

can ride it safely and confi-dently in all traffic situations.

Please read this Rider's Man-ual carefully before startingto use your new BMW motor-

cycle. It contains importantinformation on how to oper-ate the controls and how tomake the best possible useof all your BMW's technicalfeatures.

In addition, it contains infor-mation on maintenance andcare to help you maintain yourmotorcycle's reliability andsafety, as well as its value.

If you have questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your

authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer will gladly provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles ofsafe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

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Table of Contents

You can also use the index at

the end of this Rider's Manualto find a specific topic.

1 General instructions . . . 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and

symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of thismanual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . 11General view, rightside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . 15

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . . . . . 21

Multifunction display . . . . . 22Warning and indicatorlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23ABS warning light . . . . . . . 24Function indicators . . . . . . 24

General warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24TPC warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30ABS warning

indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34ASC warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ignition switch and

steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Residual range . . . . . . . . . . 44Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Onboard computerOE . . . . 45Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Emergency ON/OFF

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . 49Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 52Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 56Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 57Electronic suspensionadjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 58Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Safety instructions . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71General brake system . . . . 72Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral

ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . 76

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 79

General instructions . . . . . 80

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . 80Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 87

General instructions . . . . . 88

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90General brake system . . . . 91Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Front wheel stand . . . . . . 104Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . 106

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . 115Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Care products . . . . . . . . . . 122

Washing yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle parts . . . . . . . 123Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Storing motorcycle . . . . . 124Returning motorcycle to

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1249 Technical data . . . . . . . 127

Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Threaded fasteners . . . . . 129

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Riding specifications . . . . 133Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 133Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . 134Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 134Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . 135Electrical system . . . . . . . 136Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

BMW Motorrad

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdown

assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Maintenance work . . . . . . 143Maintenance

schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 145Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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General instructions

O v e r v i e w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6

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

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

Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . 7

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Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-

ual will provide you with aninitial overview of your motor-cycle. All maintenance andrepair work carried out onyour motorcycle will be docu-mented in Chapter 10. Proofof the maintenance work per-formed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.

Should you want to sell yourBMW one day, please also re-

member to turn over the Rid-er's Manual to the new owner;it is an important part of yourmotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings youshould always observe

to ensure your own safety,

the safety of others and to

protect your motorcycle fromdamage.

Special information onoperating and inspectingyour motorcycle as well asmaintenance and adjustmentprocedures.

Indicates the end of anote.

Instruction to take ac-tion.

Results of an action.

Reference to a pagewith additional infor-mation.

Indicates the endof accessory orequipment-dependentinformation.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipmentBMW equipment avail-able only as a factoryinstalled option.

OA Optional accessories

BMW optional acces-sories can be pur-chased and installedat your authorizedBMW Motorrad retail-

er.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem.

TPC Tire Pressure Control.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustment

Electronic suspensionadjustment.

ASC Automatic StabilityControl.

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manual

describes optional equipment(OE) offered by BMW and se-lected optional accessories(OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-

scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcy-cle might not be exactly asillustrated in this manual onaccount of country-specific

differences.

If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories notdescribed in this Rider's Man-ual, then this equipment isdescribed in a separate oper-ating manual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights andoutputs in the Rider's Manualrefer to the Deutsche Institutfür Normung e. V. (DIN) andcomply with its tolerance reg-

ulations. Versions for individ-ual countries may differ.

Currentness of thismanual

The high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcy-cles are maintained by con-stant development work ondesigns, equipment and ac-

cessories. Because of this,your motorcycle may differ

from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In ad-dition, BMW Motorrad cannotguarantee the total absenceof errors. We hope you willappreciate that no claims canbe entertained on the basis ofthe data, illustrations or de-

scriptions in this manual.

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Overviews

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

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

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General view, left side

1 Clutch fluid reservoir

( 96)2 Filling opening of fuel

tank ( 70)

3 Onboard socket ( 80)

4 Adjusting rear damping

( 57)5 Filler neck, engine oil( 91)

6 Oil sight glass ( 90)

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General view, rightside

1 Seat lock ( 54)2 Vehicle Identification

Number

3 Brake-fluid reservoir,front ( 94)

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Underneath seat

1 Battery ( 116)

2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 95)

3 Rider's Manual and on-board toolkit ( 88)

4 Type plate

5 Air pressure table6 Adjuster, spring preload,rear ( 56)

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Left handlebar fitting

1 INFO button for onboard

computerOE

( 45)2 ASC buttonOE ( 53)

3 ESA buttonOE ( 58)

4 Pushbutton, horn

5 Left turn indicator button

( 52), Hazard warningflashers button ( 42)

6 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flash-er ( 51)

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Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency ON/OFF

switch ( 48)2 Pushbutton, starter

( 65)

3 Heated hand gripsswitchOE ( 49)

4 Right turn indicatorbutton ( 52), Hazardwarning flashers button( 42)

5 Turn indicators off button( 53)

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Instrument cluster

1 Warning and indicator

lights ( 24)2 Speedometer

3 Clock operation ( 47)

4 Multifunction display( 22)

5 Control, odometer( 43), Warning display( 24)

6 Anti-theft alarm indica-tor light (OE), Sensorfor lighting of instrument

panel7 Tachometer

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic

day and night switchover.

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Headlight

1 Low-beam headlight

2 High-beam headlight3 Parking lights

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Status indicators

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

Warning and indicator lights . . . 23

ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

General warning indicators. . . . . 24

TPC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . 30

ABS warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . 34

ASC warning indicators

OE

. . . . . 36

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Multifunction display

1 Area for warning symbols

( 24)2 Clock ( 47)

3 Odometer display( 43), Warnings ( 24)

4 Area for onboard com-puter displaysOE ( 45)

5 Engine temperature dis-play (OE) ( 24)

6 Gear indicator ( 24)

7 Fuel level display (OE)( 24)

8 Control, odometer( 43), Warning display( 24)

9 Clock operation ( 47)

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Warning and indicatorlights

1 Indicator light, left turnindicator

2 ASC warning light (OE)

3 Indicator light, neutral

4 Battery charge-current

warning light5 Indicator light, right turn

indicator

6 Indicator light, high-beamheadlight

7 Warning light, general

8 Fuel-reserve warninglight

9 Engine oil-pressurewarning light

10 ABS warning light (OE)

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ABS warning light

In some countries differing il-

lustrations of the ABS warninglamp are possible.

Possible country-depen-dent versions.

Possible country-depen-dent versions.

Function indicators

Fuel capacity (OE)

The horizontal bars overthe gas pump symbol

indicate the remaining fuelquantity.

The top cross bar is shown

enlarged and is equal to acorrespondingly higher fu-el level than the other crossbars.

Gear

Engaged gear is indicat-ed.

If no gear is engaged, thegear indicator displays N andthe 'neutral' indicator lightlights up.

Engine oil temperature(OE)

The lateral bars overthe temperature symbol

show the engine temperature

level.

ASC intervention (OE)

ASC warning light flash-es rapidly.

The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel andhas reduced the torque. Thewarning light flashes one sec-ond longer than the ASC in-tervention lasts. As a result,

the driver is provided with op-tical feedback on the regula-

tion carried out even after thecritical driving situation.

General warningindicators

Display

General warnings are dis-played by means of warninglights or texts and symbolsin the multifunction display.In some cases, an additionalgeneral warning light lights upred or yellow.

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Warnings are shown in thedisplay of the odometer with apreceding warning triangle 1.

If several warnings are ac-

tive, all corresponding warn-ing lights and symbols aredisplayed. Warnings can bedisplayed with the odometerbutton 2 alternately with theodometers.

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Overview of warning indicators

Display Meaning

Lights up yellow Is displayed withnote EWS

Electronic immobilizer is active( 27)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up yellow Appears Engine electronics ( 27)

Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient( 28)

Lights up Battery charge current insufficient

( 28)Lights up yellow Is displayed with

note LAMP

Bulbs defective ( 29)

Lights up yellow Is displayed withnote DWA

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead( 29)

Temperature dis-play flashes

Ice warning (OE) ( 30)

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning light

lights up in yellow.

Is displayed with noteEWS.

The key being used is not au-

thorized for starting, or com-munication between the keyand engine electronics is dis-rupted.

Remove other motorcycle

keys from the ignition keyring.

Use the reserve key.

Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Fuel down to reserve

Fuel-reserve warninglight lights up.

A fuel shortage can leadto misfiring and to the

engine dying unexpectedly.

Misfiring can damage the cat-alytic converter, and the en-gine dying unexpected canlead to accidents.

Do not drive until the fuel tank

is completely empty.The probable operatingrange is indicated.

At the most, the fuel tankstill contains the reserve fuelquantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

3.2 quarts ( 3 l)Refueling ( 70)

Engine electronics

General warning lightlights up in yellow.

Engine electronics sym-bol is displayed.

The engine is in theemergency operatingmode. Only reducedengine performance may beavailable, which can lead todanger driving situations,

especially during passingmaneuvers.

Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.

The engine-electronics con-trol unit has diagnosed a fault.In exceptional cases, the en-gine stops and can no longerbe started. Otherwise, the en-

gine runs in the emergencyoperating mode.

Continued driving is pos-sible, however the accus-tomed engine performance

may not be available.

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Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oil pressureinsufficient

Engine oil-pressurewarning light flashes.

The oil pressure in the lubri-cating oil circuit is too low.If the warning light lights up,stop immediately and switch

off the engine.

The warning on insuf-ficient engine oil pres-

sure is no substitute for thefunction of an oil-level indica-

tor.The correct engine oil levelcan only be checked on theoil level indicator.

The cause of the warning oninsufficient engine oil pressure

can be an insufficient engineoil level.

Checking engine oil level

( 90)When oil level is too low:

Topping up engine oil( 91)

If the warning on insufficientengine oil pressure appearsdespite a correct engine oillevel:

In addition to an insuf-ficient engine oil level,

other problems in the enginecan lead to the warning on in-sufficient engine oil pressure.Continuing to ride in thesecases can cause engine dam-

age.If this warning appears, donot continue to ride eventhough the engine oil levelmight be correct.

Do not continue driving.



Battery charge currentinsufficient

Battery charge-currentwarning light lights up.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cut-

ting out unexpectedly, caus-

ing a hazardous situation.Have faults eliminated assoon as possible.

If the battery is no longercharged, continued

driving can lead to deepdischarging, and therefore tothe destruction of the battery.

If possible, do not continuedriving.

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The battery is not beingcharged.

Continued driving is possi-

ble until the battery is dis-charged. However, the en-gine can die suddenly andthe battery can be exhaus-tively discharged and there-

fore destroyed.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Bulbs defective


Is displayed with noteLAMP.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for other

users to oversee you andyour motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always car-ry a complete set of spare

bulbs if possible.

Low-beam headlight, parkinglight, tail light, brake light orturn indicator bulb defective.

Locate defective bulb with

visual check.

If the tail light bulb fails,the brake light is used as

a substitute in that the lumi-nosity of the second glow fil-

ament is reduced to rear lightlevel.

A defective tail light can berecognized by the fact that itis switched on delayed and

slowly becomes brighter afterswitching on the ignition.

Replacing low-beam orhigh-beam bulb ( 108)

Replacing parking light bulb

( 109)

Replacing brake and rearlight bulb ( 111)

Replacing front/rear turn in-

dicator bulb ( 113)

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)dead


lights up in yellow.Is displayed with noteDWA.

This error message isonly displayed for a short

time following the pre-ridecheck. It can then be dis-played alternately with theodometers.

The anti-theft alarm battery

has no capacity. The opera-tion of the anti-theft alarm isno longer ensured with themotorcycle battery discon-nected.

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an autho-

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Ice warning (OE)Temperature display flashes.

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning doesnot mean that there is

no risk of black ice formingat measured temperaturesabove 3 °C.

Always take extra care andthink well ahead when tem-peratures are low; rememberthat the danger of black iceis particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in the

shade.

Think well ahead when driv-ing.

TPC warningindicatorsOE

Display

The air pressures of the frontwheel 1 and the rear wheel 2are shown with a precedingwarning triangle 3. The criticalair pressure flashes. Depend-ing on the degree of air pres-

sure loss, the general warninglight lights up yellow or flash-es red ( 71).

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Display Meaning

Lights up yellow The critical airpressure flashes

Tire pressure in limit area of permis-sible tolerance ( 32)

Flashes red The critical airpressure flashes

Tire pressure outside permissibletolerance ( 32)

-- or

-- -- Transmission error ( 32)

Lights up yellow Is displayed with-- or -- --.

Sensor defective or system fault( 33)

Lights up yellow Is displayed withnote RdC.

Battery of tire pressure sensor weak( 33)

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Tire pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance



The critical air pressureflashes.

The measured tire pressure is

in the limit area of the permis-sible tolerance.

Correct tire pressure in ac-cordance with instructionson back of cover of Rider's

Manual.The pressure values onthe back of the cover re-

fer to a tire air temperature of68 °F (20 °C). To also adaptthe air pressure at other tiretemperatures, proceed as fol-lows:

Calculate the difference be-tween the nominal value ac-cording to the Rider's Manual

and the value determine bythe TPC system. Change the

air pressure in the tire by thisdifference using an air pres-sure tester at a filling station.

Tire pressure outsidepermissible tolerance

General warning lightflashes in red.

The critical air pressureflashes.

The measured tire pressure isoutside the permissible toler-ance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

Is it still possible to drive withtire:

Incorrect tire pressure

result in poorer handlingof the motorcycle.

Always adapt your drivingstyle to the incorrect tirepressure.

Correct tire pressure at nextopportunity.

Have the tire checked for

damage by a specializedworkshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

If you are unsure about the

drivability of the tire:Do not continue driving.

Inform roadside service.

Have the tire checked fordamage by a specializedworkshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Transmission error

-- or -- --.

The motorcycle's speed hasnot exceeded the thresholdof approx. 20 mph (30 km/h). The TPC sensors do nottransmit their signal until a

speed above this thresholdis reached ( 71).

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Watch TPC display at higherspeed. A permanent faulthas not occurred until the

general warning light alsolights up. In this case:

Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

There is a fault in the radioconnection to the TPC sen-sors. Possible causes are ra-dio systems in the surround-

ing area, which interfere withthe connection between theTPC control unit and the sen-sors.

Watch the TPC display in

another environment. Apermanent fault has notoccurred until the generalwarning light also lights up.In this case:

Have the fault eliminated

by a specialized workshop,


Sensor defective or systemfault


Is displayed with -- or

-- --.

Tires without installed TPCsensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPCsensors.

One or two TPC sensors havefailed.

Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,


A system fault has occurred.

Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,


Battery of tire pressuresensor weak



Is displayed with noteRdC.

This error message is

only displayed for a shorttime following the pre-ridecheck. It can then be dis-played alternately with theodometers.

The battery of the tire pres-sure sensor no longer has itsfull capacity. The operation ofthe tire pressure control is on-ly ensured for a limited time.

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

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ABS warningindicatorsOE

DisplayABS warnings are indi-cated by the ABS warn-

ing light. The warning lightcan light up continuously or

flash.In some countries alternativeillustrations of the ABS warn-ing lamp are possible.

Possible country-depen-

dent versions.Possible country-depen-dent versions.

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Display Meaning

Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed( 36)

Lights up ABS error ( 36)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flash-

es.

The self-diagnosis was notcompleted; neither the ABSnor the integral function isavailable. To check the wheel

sensors, the motorcycle mustdrive faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that neither the ABS

nor the integral function isavailable until the self-diag-nosis has been completed.

ABS error

ABS warning light lightsup.

The ABS control unit has de-tected an error. Neither ABSnor integral function is avail-

able.

Continue driving is possi-ble. It must be noted thatneither the ABS nor the in-

tegral function is available.Observe additional infor-mation on situations whichcan lead to an ABS error( 75).

Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC warningindicatorsOE

Display

ASC warnings are indi-

cated by the ASC warn-ing light. The ASC warninglight can light up continuouslyor flash.

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ASC warning light flash-

es slowly.

The self-diagnosis was notcompleted; the ASC func-tion is not available. So thatthe ASC self-diagnosis can

be completed, the enginemust be running and the mo-torcycle must be moved ata speed of at least 3 mph(5 km/h).

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ASC functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been com-pleted.

ASC error

ASC warning light lightsup.

The ASC control unit has de-tected an error. The ASCfunction is not available.

Continue driving is possible.It must be noted that theASC function is not avail-able. Observe additionalinformation on situations

which can lead to an ASCerror ( 77).

Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC deactivated

ASC warning light lightsup.

The ASC system has beendeactivated by the driver.

with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):

Activating ASC function

( 54)

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Ignition switch and Switching on ignition with OE Automatic Stability

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Ignition switch andsteering lock

Keys You receive one master keyand one spare key. If a key islost, please note the informa-tion on the electronic immobi-

lizer (EWS) ( 41).Ignition key and steer-ing lock, tank filler cap

lock and seat lock are all op-erated with the same key. Onrequest the cases (OA) andthe Topcase (OA) can be op-erated with the same key.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.

Parking lights and all func-tion circuits switched on.

Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 65)

with OE BMW MotorradIntegral ABS:


In addition to the pointsnamed above, the ABS self-diagnosis is also carriedout. ( 66)

with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):


In addition to the pointsnamed above, the ASC self-diagnosis is also carriedout. ( 67)

Switching off ignition


Light switched off.

Handlebars not locked.

Key can be removed.

Electrically powered acces-sories remain operational for

a limited period of time.

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tt y gvia the onboard socket.

Locking handlebars

When you prop themotorcycle on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.

However, the motorcycleis more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to the

right.On level ground, always turn

set the steering lock.

Turn handlebars to full left

or right lock position.Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.

Ignition, lights and all func-tion circuits switched off.

Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizerEWS

Theft protection

The BMW Motorrad electron-ic immobilizer helps protectyour motorcycle from theft,and this enhanced security is

at your disposal without anyneed for you to set parame-ters or activate additional sys-tems. The engine of a motor-cycle fitted with this electronic

immobilizer can be startedonly with the keys that be-

g ycan also have your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer dis-

able particular keys, for exam-ple in the event that you loseyour keys. The engine cannotbe started with a key that hasbeen barred.

Electronics in the keyAn electronic component isintegrated into each of yourkeys. The motorcycle's elec-tronics exchange certain con-

tinuously changing signalswith the electronics in thekey; these signals are specificto your motorcycle and theyare transmitted via the ring

antenna in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognized as "authorized" foryour motorcycle.

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A spare key attached keys that belong to the mo- The hazard warning

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p yto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start the

engine could "irritate" theelectronics, in which case theenabling signal for starting isnot issued. The warning EWS

is shown in the multifunctiondisplay.

Always store the spare keyseparately from the ignitionkey.

Replacement and extra

keysReplacement and spare keysare only available through anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer. The keys are part of an

integrated security system, sothe retailer is under an obli-gation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys. If you want

to have a lost key barred, youmust bring along all other

y gtorcycle. A key that has beenbarred can subsequently be

cleared and reactivated foruse.

Hazard warningflashers

Switching on hazardwarning flashers

Switch on ignition.

Press button for left turn in-dicator 1 and right turn indi-

cator 2 simultaneously.

gflashers place a strain

on the battery. Do not use

the hazard warning flashersfor longer than absolutelynecessary.

If a turn indicator buttonis pressed with the igni-

tion switched on, the flashingfunction replaces the emer-gency flashing function aslong as the button is pressed.If the turn indicator buttonis released, the emergencyflasher function becomes ac-tive again.

Hazard warning flashers inoperation.

Left/right turn indicatorlights flash.

Switch off ignition.

Hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.

Left/right turn indicatorlights off.

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gwarning flashers

Press turn-indicator cancelbutton 1.

Hazard warning flashers areswitched off.

Odometer andtripmeters

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

When you switch on theignition, the information

shown by the odometer whenthe ignition was switched off

tifunction display.

Press odometer button 2once briefly each time.

The odometer display fieldindicates the values below in

with the current value:

Total distance covered

Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

Tire pressures (OE)

Warnings if necessary

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.

Select desired tripmeter.

Press and hold odome-ter button 2 until displaychanges.

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The tripmeter is reset to ze- added is approx. one gallon

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Residual range

The operating range 1 indi-cates what distance can stillbe driven with the remainingfuel. It is only displayed onmotorcycles without an on-board computer after the fuelreserve is reached. The cal-culation is carried out basedon the average consumptionand the fuel level.

When refueling, fuel is not

registered until the quantity

(several liters).

The determined residu-

al range is an approxi-mate reading. BMW Motor-rad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use thefull remaining range before

refueling.

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE

Selecting TPC display

Press button 2 repeated-

ly until tire pressures areshown.

The tire pressures are shownalternately with the mileagedisplay. The left-hand valueindicates the air pressure ofthe front wheel, and the right-hand value the air pressure ofthe rear wheel. Immediatelyafter switching on the ignition,-- -- is displayed, as thetransfer of the air pressure

values does not begin until aspeed over 20 mph (30 km/h)is reached.

Indicates the display ofthe tire pressure.

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Selecting readings

Switch on ignition.

INFO button 1 once eachtime.

The onboard-computer dis-play field indicates the valuesbelow in the following orderbeginning with the currentvalue:

Ambient temperature

Average speed

Average consumption

Range

The display of the ambienttemperature 3 is only activewhen the engine is running.

Otherwise -- is shown.

If the ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C, the tem-perature display flashes asa warning of possible icing-

up. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature readingwhen the temperature dropsbelow this threshold for the

first time. The reading flash-

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display mode.

Average speed

The average speed 3 is cal-culated based on the elapsedtime since the last "RESET".Times during which the en-gine was stopped are exclud-ed from the calculation.

Repeatedly press INFObutton 1 until the averagespeed appears in the

display.Press and hold INFO but-ton 1 until display changeseach time.

Display shows "---"

The average consumption 3 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the last

"RESET" by the correspond-ing amount of fuel used.

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Press and hold button 1 un-til display changes.

Hours reading 3 starts toflash.

Briefly press button 1.The hour increments by oneeach time you press thebutton.

Press and hold button 1 un-til display changes.

Minutes reading 4 starts toflash.

Briefly press button 1.

The minute increments byone each time you press the

button.

til display changes.

The display stops flashing.

Clock setting ended.

Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch.

Actuating the emergen-cy ON/OFF switch while

driving can cause the rearwheel to lock up, resulting ina fall.

Do not operate the emer-

riding.

The engine can be easily and

quickly switched off using theemergency ON/OFF switch.

A Operating position.

B Engine switched off.

The engine can only be

started in the operatingposition.

If the emergency ON/OFF switch is operated

with the ignition switched on,

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If the battery is inadequate-ly charged the heated hand

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ABS continues to function.

Heated hand gripsOE

1 Heated hand grips switch

The handlebar grips can beheated at two different levels.The heated hand grips optioncan only be activated whenthe engine is running.

The increase in powerconsumption caused by

the heated hand grips candrain the battery if you areriding at low engine speeds.

ly charged, the heated handgrips are switched off to en-

sure starting capability.

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

dot visible).

4 100 % heat output (threedots visible).

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

If the position of theclutch fluid reservoir is

clutch system.

Do not reposition the handle-

bar controls on the handle-bars or the handlebars in theirmounts.

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch leverwhen the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

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The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can

Adjusting the brake leverwhile driving can lead to

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a limit position and canbe turned more easily when

you press the clutch leverforward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever in-creases.

Turn adjusting screw 1counterclockwise.

Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever de-creases.

Brakes

Adjusting handbrakelever

Changing the position of

the brake-fluid reservoircan allow air to penetrate thebrake system.

Do not reposition the handle-bar controls on the handle-

bars or the handlebars in theirmounts.

while driving can lead toaccidents.

Only adjust the brake leverwhen the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw has

a limit position and canbe turned more easily whenyou press the handbrake leverforward.

Distance between handle-

bar grip and handbrakelever increases.

counterclockwise.

Distance between handle-

bar grip and handbrakelever decreases.

Lights

Switching on side lights

The side lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignitionis switched on.

The side lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

Switching on low-beam

headlightThe low-beam headlightswitches on automaticallywhen you start the engine.

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off, you can switch onthe lights by switching on the

high-beam headlight with theignition switched on or by op-erating the headlight flasher.

Switching on high-beamheadlight

Press top part of switch 1

for high-beam headlight.High-beam headlight isswitched on.

Move switch 1 for high-beam headlight to center

position.

switched off.

Press bottom part of

switch 1 for high-beamheadlight.

High-beam headlight isswitched on as long asswitch is pressed (headlightflasher).

Switching on parkinglight


You can switch on theparking lights only imme-diately after switching off theignition.

Press and hold left turn in-dicator switch 1 until parklight is switched on.

Switching off parking

lightSwitch ignition on and thenoff again.

Parking light switched off.

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Headlight

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Adjusting headlight forRHD/LHD traffic

When riding in countrieswhere traffic drives on the op-posite side of the road to thatin which the motorcycle wasregistered, the asymmetrical

low headlight beam will dazzleoncoming traffic.

Have the headlight adjustedto the relevant conditions by aspecialized workshop, prefer-

ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

Ordinary adhesive tapedamages the plastic

lens.

To prevent damage to theplastic lens, consult a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

spring preload

The headlight range remains

constant due to the adjust-ment of the spring preload tothe loading state.

If you are unsurewhether the basic

headlight setting is correct,consult a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Turn indicators

Switching on left-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

Press left-hand turn indica-tor button 1.

Left-hand turn indicator isswitched on.

Indicator light for left-handturn indicator flashes.

Switching on right-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

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Press right-hand turn indi-cator button 2.

Right-hand turn indicator isswitched on.

Indicator light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

indicator

Press turn-indicator cancelbutton 3.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx.650 ft (200 m), the turn in-dicators are automatically

switched off.Turn indicator is switchedoff.

Turn indicator lights in indi-cator light panel are off.

Control ASCOE

Deactivating ASCfunction

Switch on ignition.

The ASC function canalso be deactivated while

driving.

Hold down ASC button 1.

ASC warning light lightsup; if self-diagnosis

is not completed, the ASCwarning light changes from

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flashing to being continuouslylit.

being continuously lit toflashing.

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Release ASC button with-

in five seconds after ASCwarning light lights up.

ASC function is deactivated.

ASC warning lamp con-tinues to light up.

Activating ASC function

Hold down ASC button 1.ASC warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis

is not completed, the ASCwarning light changes from

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Release ASC button with-

in five seconds after ASCwarning light goes out flash-es.

ASC warning light remainsoff.

If the ASC self-diagnosis isnot completed, ASC warn-ing light continues to flash.

ASC function is activated.

As an alternative to pressingthe ASC button, the igni-

tion can also be switchedoff and then on again.

If the ASC warning lightlights up after switch-

ing the ignition off and on and

then continued driving over 5mph (10 km/h), an ASC errorhas occurred.

Removing seat

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.

Turn key 1 in seat lockclockwise.

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Remove seat 2 upward.

Installing seat

If too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.

Make sure that the motorcy-cle is steady on its stand.

Set down seat 2 at rear sothat supports 3 rest on rearfairing.

Set down seat at front.Make sure that seat sides

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Firmly press down on the

seat at the rear.Seat engages.

Check firm seating of seat.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desiredposition by twisting.

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Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload

Spring preload and

Removing seat ( 54)

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Slide up protective cap overthreaded fastener on mirrorarm.

Loosen nut 1 by turningclockwise (left-hand thread).

Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.

Tighten nut.

Mirror on clampingpiece

18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

Slide protective cap over

threaded fastener.

Spring preload andweight

The spring preload must beadapted to the load of themotorcycle. Increase springpreload when the motorcycleis heavily loaded and reduce

spring preload accordinglywhen the motorcycle is lightlyloaded.

Adjusting spring preload

for rear wheel Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preloadand damping-characteristic

settings.Adjust the damping char-acteristic to suit the springpreload.

Make sure the ground is

level and firm and park themotorcycle.

Adjust spring preload withhandwheel 1.

To increase spring preload,

turn handwheel 1 in direc-tion of arrow HIGH.

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tion of arrow LOW.

Basic setting forspring-preload

Handwheel on side mark-ing set to "STD" (Driverwith weight of 187 lbs (85

kg), full tank of gas)Installing seat ( 55)

Damping and springpreload

The damping must be adapt-ed to the spring preload. Anincrease in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-

quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping onrear wheel

The motorcycle's han-

dling will suffer if you donot match the spring-preloadand damping-characteristicsettings.

Adjust the damping char-

acteristic to suit the springpreload.


Adjust rear shock absorber,using a screwdriver to turnadjusting screw 1.

To increase damping, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrow

direction H.

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To decrease damping, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrow

Electronic suspensionadjustment ESAOE

in the area 2. The odometerdisplay is hidden for the dura-

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direction S.

Basic setting for rear-wheel damping

Single rider with one per-son weighing approx.

185 lbs (85 kg)Turn adjusting screw inarrow direction H untilstop, then turn one anda half turns in arrow di-rection S.

adjustment ESA

Settings

Using the electronic suspen-sion adjustment ESA you canconveniently adjust your mo-torcycle to various drivingconditions.

Three spring preloads can be

combined with three dampingsettings to optimally adapt themotorcycle to the load andthe road surface. The damp-ing setting is displayed in the

multifunction display in thearea 1, and the spring preload

tion of the ESA display.

Calling up settings

Switch on ignition.

Briefly press button 1.

The current setting is dis-played.

Display goes out again au-tomatically after a few sec-onds.

Adjusting damping

Switch on ignition.

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it securely.

Incorrect tire pressurereduces the life of the

tires.

Ensure proper tire pressure.

Check the tire pressure us-

ing the following data.

Front tire pressure

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single

rider, with cold tire)36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driverwith passenger and/orload, with cold tire)

Rear tire pressure

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driverwith passenger and/orload, with cold tire)

In case of insufficient tirepressure:

Correct tire pressure.

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Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 68Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . 71

General brake system . . . . . . . . . 72

Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . 73

Engine management with BMWMotorrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Safety instructions

Rider's equipment

Settings of the spring-strutand shock absorber system

Imbalanced load

Medication can exacerbatethese effects.

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Do not ride without the cor-rect clothing. Always wear:

Helmet

Rider's suit

Gloves

Boots

This applies even to short journeys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer will be

glad to advise you and hasthe correct clothing for everypurpose.

Speed

If you ride at high speed, al-

ways bear in mind that vari-ous boundary conditions canadversely affect the handlingof your motorcycle:

Imbalanced load

Loose clothingInsufficient tire pressure

Poor tire tread

Etc.

Correct loading

Overloading and unevenloading can diminish the

riding stability of the motorcy-cle.

Do not exceed the gross

weight limit and observe theloading information.

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts of

alcohol or drugs will ad-versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess sit-uations and make decisions,and slow down your reflexes.

Do not ride your motorcy-

cle after consuming alcohol,drugs and/or medication.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which is col-orless and odorless but highlytoxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousnesswith fatal consequences.

Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine inclosed rooms.

High voltage

Touching live parts ofthe ignition system with

the engine running can cause

electric shock.

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Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engineis running

Danger of overheating Make sure that no highlyflammable materials cancome in contact with the hot

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is running.

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburnedfuel to enter the catalytic con-verter, there is a danger ofoverheating and damage.

For this reason, observe thefollowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry

Do not run the engine withthe spark-plug cap removed

Stop the engine immediatelyif it misfires

Use unleaded fuel only

Comply with all specifiedmaintenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will de-stroy the catalytic con-

verter.

Note the points listed forprotection of the catalytic

converter.

Driving without air guidewings can lead to the

engine overheating.

Only drive with the air guidewings installed.

Risk of fire

Temperatures at the exhaustare high.

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

clothing and luggage, etc.)could ignite if allowed tocome into contact with the

hot exhaust pipe.

come in contact with the hot

exhaust system.Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle fora lengthy period with the

motorcycle at a standstill:overheating would result.In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine toidle unnecessarily. After start-

ing, ride off immediately.

Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-

management systemModification of theengine-electronics

control unit can lead todamage to the motorcycle,

and therefore to accidents.

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Do not modify the engine-electronics control unit.

T i i h

Clutch fluid level

Shock absorber setting andspring preload

Transmission

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Tampering with con-

trol unit of electronicengine-management systemcan result in mechanical loadsthat the motorcycle's com-ponents are not designed to

withstand. Damage caused inthis way is not covered by thewarranty.

Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-management

system.

Checklist

Use the following checklistto check important functions,

settings and wear limits be-fore you ride off.

Brakes

Front and rear brake fluidlevels

Clutch

spring preload

Tread depth and tire pres-sure

Firm seating of cases andluggage

At regular intervals:

Engine oil level (every timeyou refuel)

Brake pad wear (during ev-ery third stop for refueling)

StartingSide stand

You cannot start the motor-cycle with the side stand ex-tended and a gear engaged.

The engine will switch itself offif you start it with the trans-mission in neutral and thenengage a gear before retract-ing the side stand.

when the transmission is in

neutral or if you pull the clutchwith a gear engaged. Do notengage the clutch until afterswitching on the ignition,as otherwise the enginecannot be started. When thetransmission is in neutral, thegreen neutral indicator lightis on and the gear indicatorin the multifunction displayshows N.

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Starting engine with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):

Switch on ignition

low 32 °F (0 °C), actuate theclutch after switching on theignition

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Emergency ON/OFF switchin operating position A.

Switch on ignition.

Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 65)


Switch on ignition.


ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 66)

Switch on ignition.


ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 66)

ASC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. ( 67)

Press starter button 1.At extremely low tem-peratures it may be nec-

essary to operate the throt-tle twist grip during starting.

At ambient temperatures be-

ignition.

The start attempt is au-tomatically interrupted

if battery voltage is too low.Recharge the battery beforeyou start the engine, or use

jump leads and a donor bat-tery to start.

The engine starts.

Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses

to start. ( 128)

Pre-ride check

After the ignition is switchedon, the instrument clusterconducts a test of the pointer

instruments and the warningand indicator lights. This so-called Pre-Ride-Check is can-celed as soon as the engineis started.

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Phase 1

The pointer of the tachometerand speedometer are run up

Phase 2

General warning lightchanges from yellow to


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and speedometer are run up

to the end stop.At the same time, the fol-lowing warning and indica-tor lights are switched onconsecutively:

Indicator light, high-beamheadlight, and indicatorlight, left turn indicator

General warning light in yel-low and ASC warning light(OE)

Fuel-reserve warning lightand idling indicator light

Engine oil-pressure warninglight and battery charge-current warning light

ABS warning light (OE) andright turn-indicator indicatorlamp

changes from yellow to

red.

Phase 3

The pointers of the tachome-ter and speedometer are runback. At the same time, allswitched-on warning and in-dicator lights are switched offconsecutively in the reverseorder.

If a pointer has not been

moved, or if one of thespecified warning andindicator lights has not beenswitched on:

If it was not possible to

switch on the warninglights, possible malfunctionscannot be indicated.

Watch all warning and indica-tor lights on the display.

by a specialized workshop,


ABS self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS is checked by the self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Tocheck the wheel sensors, the

motorcycle must drive fasterthan 3 mph (5 km/h).

Phase 1

Checking the diagnosablesystem components while

stopped.ABS warning light flash-es.

Possible country-specificversion of ABS warning

light.

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light.

neither the ABS nor the in-tegral function is available.

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Phase 2

Checking the wheel sensorswhile starting off.

ABS warning light flash-es.


light.

Possible country-specific

version of ABS warninglight.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an ABS fault is indicatedafter the ABS self-diagnosis iscompleted:

Continue driving is possi-

ble. It must be noted that

Have the malfunction cor

rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ASCis checked by the self-diag-nosis. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when

you switch on the ignition. Sothat the ASC self-diagnosiscan be completed, the enginemust be running and the mo-torcycle must drive at a speedof at least 3 mph (5 km/h).

Phase 1

Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.

Phase 2Checking the diagnosablesystem components whiledriving.

ASC warning light flash-es slowly.

ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC warning light goesout.

If an ASC fault is indicatedafter the ASC self-diagnosis iscompleted:

Continue driving is possible.It must be noted that the

ASC function is not avail-able.


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Engine run-in speedBrake early.

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Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)

While running in the mo-torcycle, vary the throttle

opening and engine-speedrange frequently.

Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial periodon twisting, fairly hilly roads,

avoiding high-speed mainroads and highways if pos-sible.

Exceeding the specifiedengine speeds while run-

ning in will lead to increasedengine wear.

Adhere to the specified en-gine run-in speeds.

Do not exceed the engine

run-in speeds.

4000 min-1

Do not accelerate at fullthrottle.

Avoid low engine speeds atfull load.

After 300 - 750 miles (500 -1,200 km), have the first in-spection performed.

Brake pads

New brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum fric-tion levels during the first 300miles (500 km). This initial re-duction in braking efficiency

can be compensated for byexerting greater pressure onthe levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance

by a significant margin.

New tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be rough-ened by riding in a restrainedmanner at various heel an-gles until the tires are run in.This running in procedure is

essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.

New tires have notachieved their full

adhesion yet. There is a

danger of accidents whendriving at extreme angles.

Avoid extreme angles.

Parking your

motorcyclePlacing on side stand

If the ground is soft oruneven, there is no guar-

antee that the motorcycle willrest firmly on the stand.

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Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

However, the motorcycleis more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebars

Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

An extended side stand

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Switch off the engine.Pull handbrake lever.

Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

Use your left foot to extend

side stand fully.The side stand is de-signed to support only

the weight of the motorcycle.

Do not lean or sit on the mo-

torcycle with the side standextended.

Slowly lean the motorcycleto the side until its weightis taken by the stand and

dismount to the left.When you prop themotorcycle on the

side stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine

whether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.

turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.

On level ground, always turnthe handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

Turn handlebars to full leftor right lock position.

Check that motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a grade, the motor-cycle should always faceuphill; select 1st gear.

Remove from side stand

Unlock steering lock.

Grip handlebars with bothhands from left.

Pull handbrake lever.

Swing right leg over seatwhile lifting motorcycle into

upright position.

An extended side stand

can catch on the groundwhen the motorcycle is mov-ing and lead to a fall.

Retract the side stand beforemoving the vehicle.

Sit on motorcycle and useleft foot to retract sidestand.

Placing on centerstandOE

If the ground is soft oruneven, there is no guar-

antee that the motorcycle willrest firmly on the stand.

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.

Dismount and keep lefthand on left handlebar grip.

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With your right hand, griprear frame or rear grab han-dle.

Place left hand on left han-dlebar grip.

With your right hand, grip

bottom edge of the fillerneck.

Fuel attacks plastic

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Place right foot on pin ofcenter stand, and pressstand down until its curvedfeet touch ground.

Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pulling

motorcycle toward rear.

Excessive movementscould result in the cen-

ter stand retracting, and themotorcycle would topple as a

result.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the cen-ter stand.

Check that motorcycle is

standing firmly.

Pushing off centerstandOE

Unlock steering lock.

rear frame or rear grab han-dle.

Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.

Make sure that center standis fully retracted.

Refueling

Fuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.

Do not smoke. Never bringa naked flame near the fueltank.

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can es-cape and get onto the rearwheel. This results in a dan-ger of falling.

Do not fill the tank past the

Fuel attacks plastic

surfaces, making themcloudy or unattractive.

Wipe off any fuel that gets on-to plastic parts immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy

the catalytic converter.Use only unleaded fuel.


Open protective cap.

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Open fuel tank cap with ig-nition key by turning coun-terclockwise.

Recommended fueltype

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE

Function

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Refuel with the quality listed

below at most until the low-er edge of the filler neck isreached.

The nominal value formileage and consump-

tion apply for the recommend-ed fuel type.

98 ROZ/RON (Super Plusunleaded)

95 ROZ/RON (Super un-leaded (fuel type can beused with reduced perfor-

mance and consumption))Usable fuel quantity

4.8 gal (18 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

3.2 quarts ( 3 l)

Close fuel tank cap with firmpressure.

Remove key and close pro-tective cap.

Function

A sensor is located in eachtire, which measures the airtemperature and the air pres-sure inside the tire and sendsthese values to the control

unit.The sensors are equippedwith a centrifugal controller,which does not enable thetransmission of the measured

values until a speed of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h) isreached. Before initial recep-tion of the tire pressure, -- isshown in the display for eachtire. The sensors continue totransmit the measured valuesfor approx. 15 minutes afterthe motorcycle comes to astop.

The control unit can manage

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sult two sets of wheels withTPC sensors can be driv-en. If a TPC control unit isi t ll d ith t th h l

Air pressure within the per-missible tolerance.

Air pressure at the limits of

Wet brakes

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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installed without the wheelsbeing equipped with sensors,an error message is output.

Temperaturecompensation

The tire pressures are showntemperature-compensatedin the multifunction display;they refer to a tire air temper-ature of 68 °F (20 °C). As the

air-pressure testers at fillingstations show a temperature-dependent tire pressure, theydo not match the values in-dicated in the multifunctiondisplay in most cases.

Air pressure ranges

The TPC control unit distin-guishes between three airpressure ranges matched to

the motorcycle:

the permissible tolerance.Air pressure outside thepermissible tolerance.

General brake system

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when de-

scending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat andsuffer severe damage.

Use both front and rearbrakes, and make use of theengine's braking effect aswell.

bee as ed, dde

through water or ridden in therain, the brake disks and padsmight be wet and the brakesmight not take effect immedi-ately.

Brake early until the brakesare dry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakes

The full braking effectcan be delayed if the

motorcycle is ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakesare not applied for some time.

Brake early until the salt layerof the brake disks and brake

pads has been braked off.

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Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on thebrake disks and pads

ness more often and replacethe brake pads sooner.

Brake system with

difficult by the integralfunction. The result may bedamage to the rear wheelbrake and the cl tch

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considerably diminish brakingefficiency.

Especially after repair andmaintenance tasks, makesure that the brake discs and

brake pads are free of oil andgrease.

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycleis ridden on loose sur-

faces or muddy roads, thebrakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirtor moisture on the disks orbrake pads.

Brake early until the brakesare braked clean.

Driving on unpaved ordirty roads leads to in-

creased brake pad wear.

Check the brake pad thick-

Brake system withBMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE

Partially integral brake

Your motorcycle is equipped

with a partially integral brakeconfiguration. Both front andrear brakes are applied simul-taneously when you pull thehandbrake lever. The foot-

brake lever acts only on therear brake.

The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS adapts the braking forcedistribution between the frontand rear wheel brake to theloading of the motorcycle dur-ing braking.

Spinning of the rearwheel with the front

brake pulled (burn out) ismade considerably more

brake and the clutch.

Avoid burn-outs.

How does ABS work?

The maximum braking forcethat can be transferred to

the road surface is partial-ly dependent on the frictioncoefficient of the road sur-face. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a consider-

ably poorer friction coefficientthan a dry, clean asphalt sur-face. The poorer the frictioncoefficient of the road surfaceis, the longer the braking dis-tance will be.

If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceededwhen the driver increases thebrake pressure, the wheelsbegin to block and driving

stability is lost, and a fall can

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result. Before this situationoccurs, ABS intervenes andadjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrable

extremely low friction coef-ficients (gravel, ice, snow)so that the running wheelsturn in every imaginable case

the counter-pressure, thanwhen the footbrake pedal isactuated before or togetherwith the handbrake lever

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to the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enablesthe wheels to continue to turnand maintains driving stabilityregardless of the road surfacecondition.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?

Bumpy or rough roads can

briefly lead to a loss of con-tact between the tires and theroad surface, until the trans-ferrable braking force is re-duced to zero. If braking iscarried out in this situation,ABS must reduce the brakepressure to ensure drivingstability when restoring con-tact to the road. At this pointin time, the BMW Motorrad

Integral ABS must assume

turn in every imaginable caseand the driving stability is en-sured. After detecting the ac-tual conditions, the systemadjusts the optimum brakepressure.

How is the BMWMotorrad Integral ABSnoticeable to the rider?

If the ABS system must re-

duce the braking forces dueto the conditions describedabove, then vibrations can befelt at the handbrake lever.

If the handbrake lever ispulled, then braking pressureis built up at the rear wheelwith the integral function.If the footbrake pedal isfirst actuated after this, thebrake pressure already built

up can be felt earlier than

with the handbrake lever.

How is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?

The dynamic load distribution

between the front and rearwheel changes during brak-ing. The heavier you brake,the more the front wheel isloaded. The greater the wheel

load, the more braking forcecan be transferred.

To achieve the shortest pos-sible braking distance, thefront brake must be appliedquickly and with increasingforce. This optimally utilizesthe dynamic load increase onthe front wheel. At the sametime, the clutch should alsobe actuated. With the "forced

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which the brake pressure isgenerated as quickly as pos-sible and with great force, thedynamic load distribution can

situation in which the motor-cycle can flip over.

Severe braking can

Special situations

To detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speeds

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dynamic load distribution can-not follow the increased de-celeration and the brakingforce cannot be completelytransferred to the road sur-face. To prevent the front

wheel from locking, the ABSsystem must intervene andreduce the brake pressure;the braking distance increas-es.

Rear wheel lift

Even during severe braking,a high level of tire grip canmean that the front wheeldoes not lock up until very

late, if at all. Consequently,ABS does not intervene untilvery late, if at all. Under thesecircumstances the rear wheelcan lift off the ground, and the

outcome can be a highsiding

cause the rear wheel tolift off the ground.

When braking, bear inmind that the ABS controlcannot be relied on in allcircumstances to prevent therear wheel from lifting off theground.

What are the designcharacteristics of the

BMW Motorrad IntegralABS?

The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS ensures driving stabili-ty on any surface within the

limits of driving physics. Thesystem is not optimized forspecial requirements result-ing under extreme weatherconditions offroad or on the

racetrack.

of the front and rear wheelare compared. If implausiblevalues are detected over alonger period of time, the ABSfunction is deactivated forsafety reasons and an ABS

fault is indicated. The condi-tion for a fault message is thecompleted self-diagnosis.

In addition to problems onthe BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS, unusual driving condi-tions can also lead to a faultmessage.

Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on the main or

auxiliary stand at idle or withgear engaged.

Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by en-gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad.

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Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving con-ditions described above, theABS function can be reacti-

a means of ensuring a safetymargin in genuine emergen-cies.

Take care when cornering

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ASC?

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ABS function can be reacti-vated by switching the ignitionoff and then on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system isalways only as good as

its maintenance condition.

To ensure that the BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS is in an

optimally maintained condi-tion, it is vital that the spec-ified inspection intervals becomplied with.

Reserves for safety

But remember: the potential-ly shorter braking distanceswhich BMW Motorrad Inte-gral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for care-

less riding. ABS is primarily

Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum takeover and even BMW Motor-rad Integral ABS is unable to

counteract their effects.

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradASCOE

How does ASC work?

The BMW Motorrad ASCcompares the wheel speedsof the front and rear wheel.From the speed difference theslip, and with it the stabilityreserves on the rear wheelare determined. When a sliplimit is exceeded, the enginetorque is adapted by the

engine management system.

The BMW Motorrad ASC isan assistance system for thedriver and is designed fordriving on public roads. Es-pecially in at the limits of driv-

ing physics, the driver has aconsiderable influence on thecontrol options of the ASC(shifting weight in curves,loose loads). The system isnot optimized for special re-

quirements resulting underextreme weather conditionsoffroad or on the racetrack.The BMW Motorrad ASC canbe deactivated for these cas-

es.Even with ASC, physicallaws cannot be overrid-

den. The driver is always re-sponsible for adapting his/her

driving style.

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Do not reduce the addition-al safety provided with riskydriving.

In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad ASC, unusualdriving conditions can alsolead to a fault message

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Special situationsAt an increasing angle, theacceleration performanceis increasingly limited in ac-cordance with physical laws.

This can result in delayed ac-celeration when coming out ofvery tight curves.

To detect spinning or slipping

away of the rear wheel, thespeeds of the front and rearwheel are compared. If im-plausible values are detectedover a longer period of time,the ASC function is deacti-

vated for safety reasons andan ASC fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault messageis the completed self-diagno-sis.

lead to a fault message.

Unusual driving conditions:

Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer periodwith ASC deactivated.

Rear wheel spinning in

place with front brake pulled(burn out).

Heating up on the main orauxiliary stand at idle or withgear engaged.

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Accessories

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Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and acces-

ensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without consti-tuting a safety hazard. Nor

Onboard socket

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sories for your motorcyclethat are approved by BMWfor this purpose.

Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer is the right place

to go for genuine BMW partsand accessories,other BMW-approved products, and ex-pert advice on their installa-tion and use.

These parts and products

have been tested by BMW forsafety, function and suitability.BMW accepts product liabilityfor these products.

Conversely, BMW is unable to

accept any liability whatsoev-er for parts and accessorieswhich it has not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin to

g yis this guarantee providedwhen the official approval ofa specific country has beengranted. Tests conductedby these instances cannot

make provision for all operat-ing conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, con-sequently, they are not suffi-cient in some circumstances.

Use only parts and acces-sories approved by BMW foryour motorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all

the legal requirements. Themotorcycle must not infringeon national road-vehicle con-struction and use regulations.

The supply to the socket 1 iscut off automatically if battery

voltage is low or the load ex-ceeds the maximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessories

You can start using electricalaccessories only when the ig-nition is switched on. The ac-cessory remains operationalif the ignition is subsequentlyswitched off. Approx. 15 min-

utes after switching off the


ignition and/or during start-ing, the onboard socket isswitched off to take the loadoff the motorcycle electrical

Luggage

Correct loading

Make sure that weight isuniformly distributed be-tween right and left.

Pack heavy items at bottom

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ysystem.

Cable routing

The cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary device

must be routed in such a waythat they:

do not impede the rider

do not restrict or obstructthe steering angle and han-

dling characteristicscannot be trapped

Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as

described above.

Overloading and unevenloading can diminish the

riding stability of the motorcy-cle.

Do not exceed the grossweight limit and observe theloading information.

Fitting a luggage system willaffect the handling of yourmotorcycle. When drivingwith loaded cases, a topspeed of 112 mph (180 km/h)is recommended. Never drivefaster than 112 mph (180 km/h) when the Topcase availableas optional accessory is

mounted.Adjust setting of springpreload, damping character-istic and tire pressures tosuit total weight.

yand toward inboard side.

Max. load in each case (leftand right): 22 lbs (10 kg).

Max. load in tank rucksack11 lbs (5 kg).

CaseOA

Opening case

Turn key in case lock toOPEN position.

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Press lock barrel 1.

Unlocking lever 2 pops up.

Pull up release lever com-pletely.

Open case lid.

Pull release lever 2 com-pletely toward rear.

Close case lid and pressdown. Check that nothing is

trapped between the lid andthe case.

Press release lever 2 down.

Release lever engages.

Turn key in case lock toLOCK position.

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Turn key in case lock to RE-LEASE position.

Handle pops out.

First pull handle 3 out, thenpull upward as far as possi-ble.

Case is released and canbe removed.

Mounting case

Pull carrying handle upwardas far as possible.

Insert case in brackets 4.

Press handle 3 down until itengages.

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Pull up handle 3 completely.

Lift Topcase at rear and pulloff luggage rack.

Mounting Topcase

Fold up Topcase handle asfar as possible.

Hook Topcase into lug-gage rack. Make sure thatfront and rear hooks 4 aresecurely seated in corre-sponding mounts 5.

Press handle 3 down until itengages.

Topcase is locked.

Turn key in Topcase lock toLOCK position.

Topcase is locked.Check Topcase for firmseating.


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Standard onboard toolkit Replacing tail/brake lightbulb

3 Open-ended wrench, 14

mm

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1 Screwdriver, reversibleblade

with extension Adjustingshock absorbers on rearwheelReplacing turn indicatorbulbs

2 Screwdriver blade T25

Replacing low-beam head-light bulb

Replacing high-beam head-light bulb

Replacing parking light

mmAdjusting mirror arm

4 Oil cap wrench

Opening and closing cap of

oil fill location5 Torx wrench T40

Securing headlight

Onboard-toolkit service

set Your BMW Motorrad retaileroffers the onboard-toolkit ser-vice set for additional work.

Information on conducting

this work is provided in theRepair Manual on CD-ROM,which is also available fromyour BMW Motorrad retailer.

1 Pull-out tool holder

Holding of all tools withadapter

2 1/4" bits

5x Torx2x Phillips

1x Straight-blade

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm

Removing and installingfront axle

4 Flashlight

LED technology

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5 Socket wrench

3x Open-ended wrench,various wrench sizes

6 Bit adapter

To ensure that the display ofthe engine oil level is correct,only check the oil level after alonger trip.

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6 Bit adapterMounting for 1/4" bits

9x12 mm and 3/8" jointedadapter

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize ifthe oil level is low, and

this can lead to accidents.

Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the tempera-ture, the higher the level of oilin the sump. Checking the oillevel with the engine cold orafter a short trip leads to mis-interpretations and therefore

to incorrect oil fill quantities.

The warning on insuf-ficient engine oil pres-

sure is no substitute for thefunction of an oil-level indica-tor.The correct engine oil level

can only be checked at the oilsight glass.

Make sure ground is leveland firm and park motorcy-cle at operating tempera-

ture.Wait five minutes afterswitching off the engine.

Hold the motorcycle is verti-cal.

Read off the oil levelfrom the engine oil leveldisplay 1.

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Topping up engine oil

Checking engine oil level( 90)

Engine oil top-upquantity

0.5 quarts (0.5 l) (differ-ence between MIN and

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Specified level of en-gine oil

between MIN and MAXmarking

If the oil level is below theMIN mark:

Top up engine oil.

If the oil level is above theMAX mark:

Have oil level corrected bya specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Both too little and too

much engine oil can leadto engine damage.

Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe area around filler neck

clean.Remove cap 1 of fill locationfor engine oil with toolkit.

Add engine oil up to speci-fied level.

ence between MIN andMAX)

Install cap of fill location forengine oil using toolkit.

General brake systemBrake safety

A properly functioning brakesystem is a basic require-

ment for the road safety ofyour motorcycle.

Do not ride the motorcycle ifyou have any doubts aboutthe dependability of the brakesystem.

In this case, have the brakesystem checked by a special-ized workshop, preferably byan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the relia-

bility of the brakes.

Have all work on the brake

system performed by a spe-

Brake pads

Checking front brake padthickness

Continuing to use brake

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system performed by a specialized workshop, preferablyby an authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer.

Checking brakeoperation

Pull handbrake lever.

Pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If no clear pressure points areperceptible:

Have the brakes checkedby a certified workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Continuing to use brakepads beyond the mini-

mum pad thickness leads toreduced braking power andunder certain circumstances

to brake damage.In order to ensure the operat-ing reliability of the brake sys-tem, make sure that the brakepads are not worn beyondtheir minimum thickness.


Visually inspect the leftand right brake pads toascertain their thickness.Direction of view: betweenwheel and fork tube at

brake caliper.

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Rear brake pads - ma-terial thickness

0.04 in (1 mm) (Only fric-tion material without carri-

system. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.

Check brake fluid levelregularly.


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tion material without carrier plate)

Brake disk must not bevisible through bore holeof inner brake pad.

If brake pad thickness is notsufficient:

Have the brake pads re-placed by a specialized

workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brakefluid level

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brake

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle vertically.

with OE Center stand:

Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center stand.

Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

Read off brake fluid level atfront brake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level inthe brake-fluid reser-

voir drops due to brake pad

wear.

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Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can al-low air to penetrate the brake

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Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MINmark.

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permissible level:

Have the defect correct-ed as soon as possible bya specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.

Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle vertically.



Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

Removing seat ( 54)

Check the brake fluid levelat the reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level inthe brake-fluid reser-

voir drops due to brake pad

wear.

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Clutch

Checking clutchoperation

Pull the clutch lever.

Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.7

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Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MINmark.

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permissible level:

Have the defect correct-ed as soon as possible bya specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Installing seat ( 55)

Pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If no clear pressure point canbe felt:

Have the clutch checkedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking clutch fluid

levelMake sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle vertically.



Read off clutch fluid level atreservoir 1.

The fluid level in theclutch fluid reservoir

rises due to clutch wear.

The clutch system isfilled with a special hy-

draulic fluid that does not re-quire changing.

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Clutch fluid level

The clutch fluid level mustnot drop.

Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park the

Rims

Checking rims


level and firm and park themotorcycle

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If fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic flu-ids could cause damage

to the clutch system.No fluids may be poured in.

Have the defect correct-ed as soon as possible bya specialized workshop,


Tires

Checking tire tread

depthThe handling of yourmotorcycle can already

change for the worse beforethe legally prescribed mini-

mum tread depth is reached.

glevel and firm and park themotorcycle.

Measure the tire treaddepth in the main treadgrooves with wear indicating

marks.

Tires have wear indica-tors integrated into the

main tread grooves. If the tiretread has worn down to the

level of the marks, the tire iscompletely worn. The loca-tions of the marks are indi-cated on the edge of the tire,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or

by an arrow.If the tire tread depth nolonger complies with thelegally required minimumtread depth:

Replace tire.

motorcycle.

Visually inspect the rims fordefects.

Have damaged rims

checked and, if necessary,replaced by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

WheelsApproved wheels andtires

For every size of tire, BMW

Motorrad has tested certainmakes and approved those ithas found to be roadworthy.If you use wheels and tiresthat have not been approved,BMW Motorrad cannot as-

sess their suitability or pro-

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vide any guarantee as to theirroad safety.

Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approved

for your type of motorcycle.

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Extensive information isavailable at your authorizedBMW Motorrad retaileror on the Internet at

www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Removing front wheel

Place motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Mo-torrad recommends BMWMotorrad rear wheel stand.

Installing rear-wheel stand( 106)


Make sure ground is level

and firm and place motorcy-cle on its center stand.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads be-ing pressed together to theextent that they cannot be

slipped back over the brakedisk on reassembly.

Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove mounting bolts 1of brake calipers on left andright.

Press brake pads in brakecaliper 2 apart slightly byrocking back and forth A inrelation to brake disks 3.

Mask off area of wheel rim

that could be scratched inprocess of removing brakecalipers.

Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.

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Unclip ABS line from hold-ers 9.

When pulling off left brake

caliper, make sure thatABS sensor cable is notdamaged.

Raise front of motorcycleuntil front wheel can ro-

tate freely. To lift motorcy-cle, BMW Motorrad recom-mends using BMW Motor-rad front wheel stand.

Mounting front wheel stand

( 104)

Remove axle clampingscrew 4.

Remove quick-releaseaxle 5 while supportingwheel.

Roll front wheel forward toremove.


When rolling out wheel,watch ABS sensor on leftside.

Remove spacing bushing 6on left side from wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

ABS malfunctions due to

incorrect speed signals.There are differently segment-ed sensor wheels which maynot be interchanged. Only in-stall the correct sensor wheelfor the corresponding con-struction status.

Screw connections nottightened to the speci-

fied torque can work loose or

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their threads can suffer dam-age.

Always have the tighteningtorques of the screw connec-

tions checked by a special-ized workshop preferably an

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ized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

During the following

work, parts of the frontbrake, and in particular of theBMW Integral ABS, can bedamaged.

Take care not to damage the

brake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable andthe ABS sensor ring.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round

to rotate in the correct direc-tion.

Observe the direction of rota-tion arrows on the tires or onthe rim.

Insert spacer bushing 6 intowheel hub.

Roll front wheel into frontforks.


When rolling in wheel,watch ABS sensor on leftside.

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 5 withappropriate torque.

Quick-release axle inaxle mount

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Tighten axle clampingscrew 4 with appropriatetorque.

Clamping screw forquick-release axle

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand.

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Ease brake calipers ontobrake disks.


Removing rear wheel

Components of the ex-haust system can be

hot.

Do not touch hot parts of the

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The cable of the ABS

sensor could chafethrough if it comes intocontact with the brake disk.

Ensure installation of the ABSsensor cable close to the

front suspension.Route ABS sensor cable 7as shown in picture.

Make sure that ABS sensorcable is clipped into hold-

ers 8 and 9.

Install mounting screws 1with appropriate torque.

Brake caliper on slidertube

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.

Operate brakes severaltimes until brake pads

contact brake disk.Remove rear wheel stand ifmounted.

exhaust system.

Place motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Mo-

torrad recommends BMWMotorrad rear wheel stand.




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Screw in screws 1 hand-tight and tighten withtorque.

Rear wheel on wheelcarrier

Tightening sequence:Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Turn the end muffler to itsinitial position.

Install screw 2 for bracket ofend muffler on rear footrest,but do not tighten it at thispoint.

Align clamp 1 with mark-ing A on marking on endmuffler and tighten screw tospecified torque.

Torca clamp on muf-

fler and manifold

41 lb/ft (55 Nm)

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Remove auxiliary stand ifmounted.

Front wheel stand

Use

BMW Motorrad front wheelstand.

Mounting front wheel

standPlace motorcycle on an

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If the gap between therear wheel and the end

muffler is too small, the rearwheel can overheat.

The gap between the rear

wheel and the end mufflermust be at least 15 mm.

Tighten screw 2 for bracketof end muffler on passengerfootrest with torque.

End muffler on footrestsystem

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

A front wheel stand for sim-ple, safe changing of the frontwheel is available from BMWMotorrad. The front wheel

stand with the BMW specialtool number 36 3 970 can beobtained from your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

The BMW Motorradfront wheel stand isnot designed for holdingmotorcycles without a centeror other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on thefront wheel stand and the rearwheel alone can fall over.

Place the motorcycle on thecenter stand or an auxiliarystand before lifting it with the

Place motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Mo-torrad recommends BMWMotorrad rear wheel stand.



Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-

cle on its center stand.

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Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounts 2 farenough apart that frontforks fit between them.

Use locating pins 3 to set

front wheel stand to desiredheight.

Center the front wheel standrelative to the front wheeland push it against the frontaxle.

Align two mounts 2 so thatfront forks rest securely onthem.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is rest-ing on the center stand:

The motorcycle is raised toofar at the front, the centerstand lifts off the ground and

the motorcycle can tip over tothe side.

When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centerstand remains on theground.

Apply uniform pressure topush the front wheel standdown and raise the motor-cycle.

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Rear-wheel stand

Rear-wheel stand

In order to be able to work

safely on motorcycles withoutcenter stands, BMW Motor-

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rad offers a rear wheel stand.This rear wheel stand withthe BMW special tool num-ber 36 3 980 can be obtainedfrom your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Set the desired height of therear wheel stand using thebolts 1.

Remove the lock washer 2;to do so, press the unlockbutton 3.

Push the rear-wheel standfrom the right onto the rearaxle.

Mount lock washer 2 fromleft by pressing release but-

ton.Place your left hand on themotorcycle and your righthand on the lever 4 of therear wheel stand.

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is used as a substitute in thatthe luminosity of the secondglow filament is reduced torear light level. Failure of the

rear light is nevertheless indi-cated in the display.

Do not touch the glassof new bulbs with your

fingers. For installation, usea clean, dry cloth. Dirt de-

posits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat ra-

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Raise the motorcycle whilesimultaneously pressing thelever downward until themotorcycle stands vertically.

Press the lever onto the

ground.

Lamps


A bulb failure is signaled to

you in the multifunction dis-play by a warning indicator.If the brake or rear light fails,the general warning light al-so lights up in yellow. If therear light fails, the brake light

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for other

users to oversee you andyour motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always car-ry a complete set of spare

bulbs if possible.The bulb is pressurizedand can cause injury if

damaged.

Wear eye and hand protection

when replacing bulbs.An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your

motorcycle is provided in thechapter "Technical Data".

gdiation from the bulb. Over-heating and therefore shortservice life of the bulbs are

the consequence.

Removing headlight fromhousing

Remove lower screw 1.

Remove cover 2.

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Removing headlight fromhousing ( 107)

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Remove screw 3.Carefully remove headlight 4from housing.

Replacing low-beam or

high-beam bulbIf it is not standing firm-ly, the motorcycle could

topple in the course of thework described below.

Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firm-ly supported.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park the

motorcycle.

Remove bulb holder of low-

beam bulb 1

by turning itcounterclockwise.

Remove bulb holder of high-beam bulb 2 by turning itcounterclockwise. If neces-sary, pull out bulb socket of

parking-light bulb to simplifyremoval of high-beam bulbsocket.

Press together clips of bulbsocket 4 on right and leftand remove bulb 3 frombulb socket.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb of low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H11 / 12 V / 55 W

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and low-beam bulb when in-stalling the bulb sockets.

Watch the color coding ofthe cables for the low-beam

headlight (yellow) and high-beam headlight (white).

Replacing parking lightbulb

If it is not standing firm-ly, the motorcycle could

topple in the course of thework described below

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Install bulb 3 for low-beamor high-beam headlight inbulb socket 4.

It is possible to inter-change the high-beam

Install bulb socket of low-beam bulb 1 by turningclockwise. Watch color

coding of cable whendoing so: low-beamheadlight=yellow.

Install bulb socket of high-beam bulb 2 by turning

clockwise. Watch colorcoding of cable whendoing so: high-beamheadlight=white.

Inserting headlight in hous-ing ( 111)

work described below.

Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firm-ly supported.



Removing headlight from

housing ( 107)

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Side-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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Pull bulb socket 1 out ofhousing.

Pull bulb 2 out of bulb sock-et 1.


Insert bulb 2 in bulb sock-et 1.

Install bulb socket 1 inhousing.

Inserting headlight in hous-ing ( 111)

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Remove 3 screws 1 andtake off cover 2.

Remove screw 3.

Pull lamp housing out ofholders 4 toward rear.

Remove bulb holder 5 fromhousing by turning it coun-terclockwise.

Press bulb 6 into fitting 7and remove it by turning itcounterclockwise.


Bulb of tail/brake light

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

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Switch off ignition.Bulb of rear turn indi-cators

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turnindicators:

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Remove screw 1.

Pull screw connection sideof lens out from mirrorhousing.

Remove bulb 2 from lighthousing by turning it coun-terclockwise.


Bulb of front turn indi-

cators

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turnindicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

indicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Install bulb 2 by turningclockwise in light housing.

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Jump-starting

The wires leading to theonboard socket do not

have a load-capacity ratingadequate for jump-startingthe engine. Excessively high

with fully insulated crocodileclips at both ends.

Jump-starting with adonor-battery voltage

higher than 12 V can damagethe motorcycle electronics.

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Insert inside end of lens intolight housing and close.

Install screw 1.

current can lead to a cablefire or damage to the motor-cycle electronics.

Do not use the onboardsocket to jump-start themotorcycle.

Touching live parts ofthe ignition system with

the engine running can causeelectric shock.

Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engineis running.

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are acciden-tally brought into contact withthe motorcycle.

Use only jump leads fitted

The battery of the donor ve-hicle must have a voltage of12 V.


Removing seat ( 54)

When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect the

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motorcycle or connect a trick-le charger to the battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a trickle-charger

specially designed for com-patibility with the electronicsof o r motorc cle Using

battery terminals, disconnectthe battery first.

Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is

only possible with suitablechargers. Unsuitable charg-ers can res lt in damage to

Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charge the disconnect-ed battery via the onboard

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of your motorcycle. Usingthis charger, you can keepthe battery charged during

long periods when the motor-cycle is not being used with-out having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additionalinformation is available at yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Charging connectedbattery

Charging the connect-ed battery directly at the

battery terminals can damagethe motorcycle electronics.

To charge the battery via the

ers can result in damage tothe motorcycle electronics.

Use BMW chargers with

the part numbers 71 607 688 864 (220 V) or71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).If in doubt, charge thedisconnected battery directlyat the terminals.

If you switch onthe ignition and the

multifunction display andindicator lights fail to lightup, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via theonboard socket can causedamage to the motorcycle'selectronics.

socket.

Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.

The motorcycle'sonboard electronics

know when the battery isfully charged. The onboardsocket is switched off when

this happens.

Charging disconnectedbattery

Charge the battery using a

suitable charger.Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.

Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect the

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Always observe the propersequence.

Never install the battery with-out the protective cap.

Install positive cable.

Push on protective cap 1.

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Push battery retaining strapover battery and installscrew 3.

An incorrect installationsequence increases the

risk of short-circuiting.

Install negative cable 2.

Installing seat ( 55)

Setting clock ( 47)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . 122

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . 124Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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Care products

BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning andcare products available atyour authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer. BMW CareProducts have been materi-

Washing yourmotorcycle

BMW Motorrad recommends

that you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing

might be wet and the brakesmight not take effect immedi-ately.

Brake early until the brakes

are dry or braked until dry.Warm water intensifiesthe effects of salt

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Products have been materials tested, laboratory tested,and field tested and provide

optimum care and protectionfor the materials used in yourmotorcycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care prod-

ucts can damage motorcyclecomponents.

Do not use solvents such ascellulose thinners, cold clean-ers, fuel or the like, and donot use cleaning productsthat contain alcohol.

painted parts before washingthe motorcycle.

To prevent stains, do

not wash the motorcycleimmediately after it has beenexposed to strong sunlightand do not wash it in the sun.

Make sure that the motor-

cycle is washed frequently,especially during the wintermonths.

To remove road salt, cleanthe motorcycle with cold wa-

ter immediately after everytrip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden in therain, the brake disks and pads

the effects of salt.

Use only cold water to washoff road salt.

The high pressure ofsteam cleaners can

damage seals, the hydraulicbrake system, the electricalsystem and the seat.

Do not use steam-jet orhigh-pressure cleaningequipment.

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Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle parts

Plastics

Clean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emul-sion. This includes in particu-

surfaces can producescratches.

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

Radiator

Clean the radiator regular-ly to prevent overheating ofthe engine due to inadequate

cooling.For example, use a gardenhose with low water pressure.

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lar:

Windshields and wind de-flectors

Headlight lens made ofplastic

Covering glass of the instru-ment cluster

Black, unpainted parts

If plastic parts arecleaned using unsuitable

cleaning agents, the surfacescan be damaged.

Do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol, solventsor abrasives to clean plasticparts.

Even fly-remover pads orcleaning pads with hard

Windshield

Clean off dirt and insects with

a soft sponge and plenty ofwater.

Fuel and chemical sol-vents attack the material

of the windshield; the wind-

shield becomes opaque ordull.

Do not use cleaning agents.

Chrome

Especially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chromeparts with plenty of water andBMW auto shampoo. Usechrome polish for additionaltreatment.

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Cooling fins can be benteasily.

When cleaning the radiator,ensure that the fins are notbent.

Rubber

Treat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protec-tion coating agent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals

can cause damage.Do not use silicone spraysor other care products thatcontain silicone.

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Washing the motorcycleregularly will help counteractthe long-term effects of

substances that damagethe paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areas

or cotton ball. BMW Motor-rad recommends removingtar spots with BMW Tar Re-mover. Then add a protective

wax coating to the paint atthese locations.

Protective wax

stand pivot with a suitablelubricant.

Coat bare metal andchrome-plated parts with

an acid-free grease (e.g.Vaseline).

Park the motorcycle in a dryh b h h l

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motorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution ornatural sources of dirt, e.g.

tree resin or pollen.However, remove particularlyaggressive materials imme-diately; otherwise changesin the paint or discoloration

can occur. These includespilled fuel, oil, grease, brakefluid as well as bird drop-pings. BMW Car Polish orBMW Paint Cleaner are rec-ommended for this.

Contamination of the paint fin-ish is particularly easy to seeafter the motorcycle has beenwashed. Remove this typeof soiling with cleaning naph-

tha or spirit on a clean cloth

Protective waxcoating

To preserve the finish of yourmotorcycle, BMW Motorradrecommends using BMW CarWax or agents that containcarnauba or synthetic waxes.

The best way to see whetherthe paint has to be protectedis that water no longer formspearls.

Storing motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.

Remove the battery.

Spray the brake and clutchlever, the side stand pivotand, if necessary, the main

room so that both wheelsare unloaded.

Before storing thevehicle, have the engine

oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.Combine work forstoring/returning to use withmaintenance service or aninspection.

Returning motorcycleto use

Remove protective waxcoating.

Clean the motorcycle.

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Install a charged battery.

Before starting: Observechecklist.

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 128

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 133

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Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 133

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Troubleshooting chart

Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy

Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi-tion.

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 64).

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Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 64).

Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengageclutch ( 64).

Clutch disengaged with ignition switched off. Switch on ignition first, then disengageclutch.

No fuel in tank. Refueling ( 70)

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Threaded fasteners

Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror on clamping piece

Left-hand thread 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

Clamping piece on clampingblock

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block

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Front wheel Value Valid

Clamping screw for quick-re-lease axle

M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-release axle in axlemount

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

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Rear wheel Value Valid

Torca clamp on muffler andmanifold

M8 41 lb/ft (55 Nm)End muffler on footrest system

M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

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M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Rear wheel on wheel carrier

M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Brakes Value Valid

Brake caliper on slider tube

M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

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Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled withoil-cooled exhaust section, installed longitu-

dinally, two overhead camshafts, electronicengine management.

Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm3)

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Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm)

Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm)

Compression ratio 12.0:1

Rated output 109 hp (80 kW), At: 7500 min-1

Maximum torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm), At: 6000 min-1

Permissible maximum engine speed 8000 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

Fuel

Recommended fuel type 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded

95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can

be used with reduced performance and con-sumption)

Usable fuel quantity 4.8 gal (18 l)

Reserve fuel quantity 3.2 quarts (3 l)

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Engine oil

Engine oil capacity 1.1 gal (4 l), with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil 20W-50

Engine oil top-up quantity 0.5 quarts (0.5 l), difference between MINand MAX

Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or

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better. Engine oils of the ACEA classifica-tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom-

mends not using synthetic oils for the first6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo-torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for yourmotorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 5 W- 30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tem-peratures

SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moder-ate temperatures

SAE 15 W- 40 32 °F (0 °C)SAE 20 W- 40 32 °F (0 °C)

SAE 5 W- 50 -4 °F (-20 °C), High-quality and syntheticoil for operation at all temperatures

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Riding specifications

Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

Clutch

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Clutch

Clutch design single dry plate with high-leverage pressureplate

Transmission

Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated

torsional vibration damper, claw shifting viasliding sleeves

Gear ratios

Transmission primary gear ratio 1.824 (31:17 teeth)

Gear ratio in 1st gear 2.277 (41:18 teeth)Gear ratio in 2nd gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth)

Gear ratio in 3rd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth)

Gear ratio in 4th gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth)

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Rear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears

Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.75:1

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Running gearFront suspension design BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in en-

gine and on telescopic fork, centrally posi-tioned spring strut supported on leading linkand main frame

Total suspension travel of front suspension 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel

Rear suspension design Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustablerebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload

with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust-ment (ESA):

Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, electric 3x adjustablerebound-stage damping and electrohydraulic3x adjustable spring preload

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Total spring travel at rear wheel 5.5 in (140 mm)

Brakes

Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixedcalipers and floating brake disks

Front brake pad Sintered metal

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Rear wheel brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floatingcaliper and fixed brake disk

Rear brake pad Organic

Wheels and tires

Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front-wheel tire designation 120/70 ZR17

Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

Rear-wheel tire designation 180/55 ZR17

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Spark plugs

Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Spark-plug electrode gap 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm), New0.04 in (1 mm), Wear limit

Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des-ignation

Bosch YR5LDE

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ignation

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Secondary spark-plug electrode gap 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm), New

0.04 in (1 mm), Wear limit

Bulbs

Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb of tail/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5...21 W

Bulb of front turn indicators R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb of rear turn indicators R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Frame

Frame design Steel tube front frame section with steel tuberear frame section and carrying drive unit

Location of type plate Rear frame section centered under passen-ger seat

Location of vehicle identification number(VIN)

Upper midsection of frame front

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(VIN)

Dimensions

Motorcycle length 84.4 in (2145 mm)

Motorcycle height 45.7 in (1160 mm), in DIN normal-load posi-tion; without mirrors

Motorcycle width 33.3 in (845 mm), Handlebar width withoutmirrors

Driver's seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), Without driver at unladenweight

with OE Low dual seat: 30.3 in (770 mm), Without driver at unladenweight

with OE High dual seat: 32.9 in (835 mm), Without driver at unladenweight

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Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad Service

Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad Service Card -On-the-spot breakdown

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assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 144

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 150

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BMW MotorradService

Advanced technologyrequires specially adapted

methods of maintenance andrepair.

If this maintenance andrepair work is performed

firmed in the "Service" chap-ter in this manual.

Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer is supplied with all

the latest technical informa-tion and therefore possess-es the necessary technicalknow-how. BMW Motorradrecommends that you refer

authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer. For generous treatmentof claims submitted after thewarranty period has expired,evidence of regular mainte-nance is essential.

Certain signs of wear, more-over, may otherwise not benoticed until it is too late to

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repair work is performedinexpertly, there is a danger

of damage and associatedsafety risks.

BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding workon your motorcycle carried

out by a specialized work-shop, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

You can contact your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer

for information on the proce-dures included in BMW ser-vice, inspections and the an-nual inspection.

Have all maintenance and

repair work carried out con-

recommends that you referany questions about your mo-

torcycle to your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW MotorradService Quality

BMW Motorrad means notonly quality workmanship andhigh reliability, but also anoutstanding quality of service.

To ensure that your BMW is

always in optimum condition,BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you adhere to the regu-lar maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle, preferably

having the work done by your

noticed until it is too late tocorrect them at moderate

cost. The workshop person-nel at BMW Motorrad retailershave thorough knowledge ofyour motorcycle and can takeaction before minor problems

can turn into major trouble.By having the necessary re-pairs done properly and ingood time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

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BMW MotorradService Card - On-the-spot breakdownassistance

With all new BMW motorcy-cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser-vice Card protects you in theevent of a breakdown with

can be found in the "ServiceKontakt/Service Contact"brochures.

BMW MotorradService Network

With its worldwide servicenetwork, BMW Motorrad can

Maintenance work

Intervals

Some maintenance tasksmust be performed after a

certain time, others dependon the distance covered bythe motorcycle.

BMW R i I Ch k

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event of a breakdown withan extensive range of ser-vices such as breakdown as-sistance, motorcycle trans-portation etc. (differing reg-ulations are possible in indi-vidual countries). In the case

of a breakdown, contact theMobile Service of BMW Mo-torrad. Here you will find ourspecialists ready to help withboth advice and action.

Important country-specificcontact addresses and therelevant after-sales service or-ganization phone numbers aswell as information on MobileService and the retail network

attend to you and your mo-

torcycle in over 100 countriesaround the globe. In Germanyalone, there are approximately200 authorized BMW Motor-rad retailers ready to assistyou.

All information on the inter-national retail network is con-tained in the "Service ContactEurope" brochure and "Ser-vice Contact Africa, America,

Asia, Australia and Oceania".

BMW Running-In Check

The BMW running-in checkmust be performed when themotorcycle has covered be-tween 300 miles (500 km) and750 miles (1,200 km).

BMW Annual InspectionSome maintenance workmust be carried out at leastonce a year. Other tasksdepend on the distance the

motorcycle has covered.

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BMW Service

After the first 6,000 miles(10,000 km) and everyadditional 12,000 miles

(20,000 km) (18,000 miles,30,000 miles, 42,000 milesetc. (30 000 km, 50 000km, 70 000 km etc.)) if thisdistance is covered within a

Maintenanceschedules

The maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle depends on

the equipment installed, andon the motorcycle's age andthe distance it has covered. Your authorized BMW Motor-

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distance is covered within ayear.

BMW Inspection

After the first 12,000 mi/20,000 km and every addi-tional 12,000 mi/20,000 km

(24,000 mi/40,000 km,36,000 mi/60,000 km,48,000 mi/80,000 km, etc.), ifthis distance is covered withina year.

rad retailer will be happy to

supply a copy of the currentmaintenance schedule foryour motorcycle on request.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheck

Carried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

BMW Running-InCheck


Odometer reading

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Date, stamp, signature

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BMW Annual In-spectionBMW Service

BMW Inspection

Carried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications

BMW Service


BMW Inspection


BMW Service


BMW Inspection


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shop specifications.

Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed



Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed



Odometer reading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6

ABSFunctional description, 73

Warning indicators, 34

Warning light, 23

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 80

Anti-theft alarm, 18

ASC

Installing, 118

Maintenance instruc-tions, 116

Removing, 118

Brake fluidChecking front brake fluidlevel, 94

Checking rear brake fluidlevel, 15, 95

CCase

Closing, 82

Mounting, 83

Opening, 81

Removing, 83

Center standPlacing on center stand, 69

Push off center stand, 70

Ch kli t 64

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ASC

Button, 16Deactivating, 53

Functional description, 76

Switching on, 54


Warning light, 23

BBattery, 15

Battery charging-currentwarning indicator, 28

Charging connectedbattery, 117

Charging disconnectedbattery, 117

Brake leverAdjusting handbrakelever, 50

Brake padsChecking front, 92

Checking rear, 93

Running in, 68Brakes

Checking operation, 92

Fluid reservoir, 13

Technical data, 135

Checklist, 64

Clock, 22Adjusting, 18, 47

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 49

Checking operation, 96

Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 133

Commissioning, 124

Confirmation of maintenancework, 145

Currentness of this manual, 7

DDimensions

Technical data, 138

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EElectrical system

Technical data, 136

Emergency ON/OFFswitch, 17, 48

Engine

Engine-electronics warningindicator, 27

Technical data, 131

Temperature display 22

ESAAdjusting damping, 58

Adjusting spring preload, 59

Button, 16

Calling up settings, 58EWS

Functional description, 41

Theft protection, 41

Warning indicator, 27

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left, 16

General view, right, 17

Hazard warning flashers, 16

Switching off, 43

Switching on, 42

Headlight

Adjusting for RHD/LHD

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Temperature display, 22

Engine oilChecking level, 90

Engine oil-pressure warningindicator, 28

Fill location, 11

Oil sight glass, 11Technical data, 132

Temperature display, 24

Topping up, 91

Warning light, 23

Engine speed warningDisplay, 18

Equipment, 7

FFrame

Technical data, 138

Front wheel stand, 104

Fuel

Quantity indicator, 22, 24refueling, 70

Reserve-quantity warningindicator, 27

Technical data, 4, 131

Warning light, 23

Fuel tank, 11

Fuses, 136

GGear indicator, 22, 24

traffic, 52

Adjusting headlightrange, 52

High-beam headlight, 19

Low-beam headlight, 19

Parking lights, 19

Headlight flasher, 16

Heated hand grips, 17, 49

High-beam headlight, 16

Indicator light, 23

Horn, 16

IIdling

Indicator light, 23

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Switching off, 40

Switching on, 40

Immobilizer

Warning indicator, 27Indicator lights, 18

Overview, 23

Instrument clusterLighting sensor, 18

Replacing front/rear turnindicator bulb, 113

Replacing low-beam orhigh-beam bulb, 108

Replacing parking lightbulb, 109

Technical data, 137

Lights

Switching off parkingli h

Motorcycle

General view of left side, 11

General view of rightside, 13

Returning to use, 124Storing, 124

Multifunction display, 18

OOdometer and tripmeters

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Overview, 18

JJump-starting, 115

KKeys, 40

Replacement and extrakeys, 42

LLamps

Defective bulb warningindicator, 29

general instructions, 107

Replacing brake and rearlight bulb, 111

light, 51

Switching on high-beamheadlight, 51

Switching on low-beamheadlight, 50

Switching on parking

light, 51

Switching on side lights, 50

MMaintenance

General instructions, 88Intervals, 143

MirrorsAdjusting, 55, 56

Odometer and tripmeters

Display range, 22Resetting tripmeter, 43

Selecting readings, 43

Onboard computer

Ambient temperature, 45

Average consumption, 46Average speed, 46

Button, 16

Range, 47

Resetting average con-

sumption, 47Resetting averagespeed, 46

Selecting readings, 45

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Onboard socket, 11

Overview of warning indica-tors, 26, 31, 35, 37

PPre-ride check, 65

RRange, 47

Rear shock absorber system

SeatInstalling, 55

Removing, 54

Seat lock, 13

Service, 142Service Card, 143

Side standduring starting, 64

Placing on side stand, 68

R f id t d 69

Dimensions, 138

Electrical system, 136

Engine, 131

Engine oil, 132

Frame, 138Fuel, 4, 131

Rear-wheel drive, 134

Running gear, 134

Spark plugs, 137

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Adjusting, 11, 57Rear suspension preload

Adjusting, 15, 56

Rear-wheel driveTechnical data, 134

Rear-wheel stand, 106

Refueling, 70

ReserveWarning indicator, 27

Residual range, 44

Running gear

Technical data, 134

SSafety instructions

Correct loading, 62

Remove from side stand, 69

Spark plugs

Technical data, 137

Speedometer, 18

Spring preload

Adjusting, 56

Starter, 17

Steering lock, 41

Storing, 124

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Tachometer, 18Technical data

Brakes, 135

Bulbs, 137

Clutch, 133

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Standards, 7Tire pressures, 4, 136

Transmission, 133

Weights, 139

Wheels and tires, 135

Tire Pressure Control, 71Displaying values, 44


TiresApproved tires, 97

Checking air pressure, 59

Checking tread depth, 97

Inflation pressures, 4, 136

Running in, 68

Technical data, 135

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Standard equipment, 89

Topcase

Closing, 84Mounting, 85

Opening, 84

Removing, 84

Torques, 129

WWarning indicators

Display, 24

Warning lamps, 18

Overview, 23

Warning light, general, 23

Warning symbols

Display range, 22

Weights

T h i l d t 139

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TransmissionDuring starting, 64

Technical data, 133

Troubleshooting chart, 128

Turn indicatorsIndicator light, 23

Left, 16, 52

Right, 17, 52

Switching off, 17, 53

Type plate, 15

VVehicle Identification Num-

ber, 13

Technical data, 139

WheelsInstalling front wheel, 99

Installing rear wheel, 102

Removing front wheel, 98

Removing rear wheel, 101

Technical data, 135

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Details described or illustrat-ed in this booklet may differfrom the motorcycle's actualspecification as purchased,the accessories fitted or thenational-market specification.No claims will be entertainedas a result of such discrepan-cies.

Dimensions weights

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Dimensions, weights,

fuel consumption andperformance data are quotedto the customary tolerances.

The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories is

reserved.Errors and omissions except-ed.

© 2006 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writ-ten permission from BMWMotorrad, After Sales.

Printed in Germany.

Important data for refueling

Rider's Manual (US Model)

Recommended fuel type 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus un-leaded

95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded

(fuel type can be used withreduced performance andconsumption)

Usable fuel quantity 4.8 gal (18 l)

Reserve fuel quantity 3.2 quarts ( 3 l)

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Rider's Manual (US Model)Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider,

with cold tire

36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire

Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider,with cold tire

42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 47 7 703 987

06.2006, 1st Edition

*01477703987**01477703987*

7 Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has

a defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic Safety

individual problems between you,your dealer, or BMW of North

America, LCC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at

1–888–327–4236

Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual

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Administration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying BMW of North America,LLC.

If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall and

remedy campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involved in

1 888 327 4236

(TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:

Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh

Street, SW., Washington, DC

20590. You can also obtain other

information about motor vehicle

safety from

http://www.safercar.gov.

BMW MotorradOrder No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006

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