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BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualK1200S

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service depart-ment

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number(company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with yournew motorcycle so that youcan ride it safely and confid-ently in all traffic situations.Please read this Rider'sManual carefully beforestarting to use your newBMW motorcycle. It containsimportant information onhow to operate the controlsand how to make the bestpossible use of all yourBMW's technical features.In addition, it contains inform-ation on maintenance andcare to help you maintain yourmotorcycle's reliability andsafety, as well as its value.If you have any questionsconcerning your motorcycle,

your authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer will gladly provideadvice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoyriding your BMW and that allyour journeys will be pleasantand safe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the in-dex at the end of this Rider'sManual if you want to find aparticular topic or item of in-formation.1 General instructions . . . 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views . . . . . . . . . 9

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . 19

Multifunction display . . . . . 20Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20ABS warning light . . . . . . . 20Function indicators . . . . . . 20Warnings, general . . . . . . . 21ABS warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Electronic immobiliser . . . 37Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39On-board computerOE . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Grip heatingOE. . . . . . . . . . . 45Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 49Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 52Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . 53Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 53Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 54Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 56Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Safety instructions . . . . . . . 60Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Brake system, general . . . 77Brake system with BMWIntegral ABS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 81

General instructions . . . . . 82Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 82Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Breakdown assistancekitOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 91

Maintenance - generalinstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Contents, supplementarykitOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Overview, supplementarykit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Brake system, general . . . 94Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Front-wheel stand . . . . . . 109Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . 110

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 118Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Care products . . . . . . . . . . 126Washing themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Cleaning easily damagedcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . 127Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Laying up themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 131

Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Threaded fasteners . . . . . 133Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Riding specifications . . . . 136Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 136Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 137Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 138Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Maintenance work . . . . . . 145Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 147Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

General instructions

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

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

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Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider'sManual will provide you withan initial overview of yourmotorcycle. All maintenanceand servicing work on themotorcycle is documented inChapter 10. This record ofthe maintenance work youhave had performed on yourmotorcycle is a preconditionfor generous treatment ofclaims submitted after thewarranty period has expired.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please remem-ber to hand over this Rider'sManual; it is an important partof the motorcycle.

Abbreviations and

symbols

Indicates warnings thatyou must comply with for

reasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to pro-tect your motorcycle againstdamage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control,

adjust or look after items ofequipment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a pagewith more detailed in-formation.

OE Optional extraYour motorcycle wasassembled completewith all the BMWoptional extras youordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; op-tional accessorieshave to be retrofittedto the motorcycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Weg-fahrsicherung).

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

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DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

Equipment

When you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manualdescribes optional extras (OE)offered by BMW and selec-ted optional accessories (OA).This explains why the manualmay also contain descriptionsof equipment which you havenot ordered. Please note, too,that your motorcycle mightnot be exactly as illustratedin this manual on account ofcountry-specific differences.If your BMW was suppliedwith equipment not describedin this Rider's Manual, you willfind these features describedin separate manuals.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quotedto the standards and complywith the tolerance require-ments of the Deutsche Institutfür Normung e.V. (DIN). Ver-sions for individual countriesmay differ.

Currency

The high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motor-cycles are maintained by con-stant development work ondesigns, equipment and ac-cessories. Because of this,your motorcycle may differfrom the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. Norcan errors and omissions beentirely ruled out. We hopeyou will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustra-tions or descriptions in thismanual.

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General views

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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General view, left side

1 Adjuster for headlightbeam throw ( 49)

2 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 100)

3 Adjuster, spring preload,rear ( 54)

4 Seat lock beneath rearlight ( 50)

5 Rear shock absorber ad-juster ( 54)

6 Power socket ( 82)

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General view, right

side

1 Indicator for engine oillevel ( 93)

2 Filler neck, fuel tank( 76)

3 Battery compartment( 121)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir,front ( 97)

5 Type plate on rear crosspipe

6 Vehicle identificationnumber on front rightside panel

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 98)

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Underneath the seat

1 Helmet holder under-neath seat ( 52)

2 Toolkit ( 92)3 Filler neck, engine oil

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( 94)

Handlebar fitting, left

1 Pushbutton, Tripmaster /on-board computer (OE)( 39) ( 41)

2 Pushbutton, ESA ( 56)3 Pushbutton, horn4 Pushbutton, left flash-

ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 49) ( 38)

5 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flash-er ( 47)

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Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 45)

2 Pushbutton, starter( 62)

3 Grip heating switch( 45)

4 Pushbutton, right flash-ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 49) ( 38)

5 Pushbutton, cancel flash-ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 50) ( 39)

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Instrument cluster

1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Warning and telltale

lights ( 20)4 Multifunction display

( 20)5 Telltale light, anti-theft

alarm (OE) and sensor forinstrument lighting

6 Adjuster, clock ( 44)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic

day and night switchover.

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Headlight

1 High-beam headlights2 Low-beam headlight3 Parking light

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Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 20

ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 28

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Multifunction display

1 Clock2 Panel for warnings

( 21)3 Panel for the on-board

computer's status indic-ators

4 Gear indicator ( 20)5 Engine temperature

readout ( 21)6 Panel for ESA status in-

dicators ( 56)7 Tripmaster display ( 39)8 Fuel gauge ( 20)

Warning and telltale

lights

1 Telltale light, left turn in-dicator

2 Telltale light, high-beamheadlight

3 Warning light, general4 Telltale light, neutral5 ABS warning light6 Telltale light, right turn

indicator

ABS warning light

The way in which the ABSwarning light indicates statuscan differ in some countries.

Alternative for the ABSwarning light.

Function indicators

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars be-low the fuel-pump sym-

bol indicate the remainingquantity of fuel.

Gear

Shows which gear is en-gaged.

If no gear is engaged, thegear indicator displays 0;the 'neutral' telltale light alsolights up.

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Coolant temperature

The horizontal barsbelow the temperature

symbol indicate the coolanttemperature.

Warnings, general

Mode of presentation

General warnings are dis-played by means of plain-textmessages and symbols in themultifunction display. In somecases, they are accompan-ied by the 'General' warninglight showing red or yellow.Two or more warnings can beissued at the same time.

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Warnings, overview

Mode of presentation Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS! warningappears on thedisplay

Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)

Lights up yellow FUEL! warningappears on thedisplay

Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up red Coolant temperature too high ( 24)

Lights up yellow Appears on thedisplay

Engine electronics ( 25)

Lights up red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient engine oil pressure( 25)

Lights up red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient battery charge current( 26)

Lights up yellow LAMPR! warningappears on thedisplay

Rear light bulb defective ( 26)

LAMPF! warningappears on thedisplay

Front light bulb defective ( 26)

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Lights up yellow LAMPS! warningappears on thedisplay

Bulbs defective ( 27)

Appears on thedisplay

Ice warning ( 27)

Appears on thedisplay, accom-panied by the let-ters DWA

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 27)

Lights up yellow Appears on thedisplay, accom-panied by the let-ters DWA

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 28)

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Electronic immobiliser act-

ive

General warning lightlights up yellow.

EWS! warning appears onthe display.The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or com-munication between key andengine electronics is disrup-ted.

Remove all other vehiclekeys from the same ring asthe ignition key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Fuel down to reserve


FUEL! warning appears onthe display.

Lack of fuel can resultin the engine misfiring

and cutting out unexpec-tedly. Misfiring can damagethe catalytic converter; a haz-ardous situation can result ifthe engine cuts out unexpec-tedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The Tripmaster calcu-lates the residual oper-

ating range and shows thisestimated figure on the dis-play.

The fuel tank contains nomore than the reserve quant-ity of fuel.

Reserve fuel4 lRefuelling ( 76)

Coolant temperature too

high

General warning lightlights up red.

Coolant temperature in-dicator flashes 10 times.

Continuing to ride whenthe engine is overheated

could result in engine dam-age.You must comply with the in-structions below.

The coolant temperature istoo high.

You can continue to ride,but ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the en-gine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionon so that the radiator fancontinues to operate.If the coolant temperatureis frequently too high, havethe fault rectified as soon

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as possible by a special-ist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine electronics


Engine electronics sym-bol appears on the dis-

play.

The engine is runningin emergency operating

mode. Engine power mightbe reduced and this cancause hazardous situations,particularly if you attempt toovertake other road users.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

The engine electronics controlunit has diagnosed a fault. Inexceptional cases, the enginestops and refuses to start.

Otherwise, the engine runs inemergency operating mode.

You can continue to ride,but bear in mind that theusual engine power mightnot be available.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Insufficient engine oil pres-

sure


Engine oil pressure sym-bol appears on the dis-

play.

The oil pressure in the lube-oil system is too low.

The insufficient oilpressure warning does

not fulfil the function of anoil gauge. The only way of

checking whether the oil levelis correct is to check the oilsight glass.

A low oil level is one reasonwhy a warning indicating in-sufficient oil pressure is is-sued.

Checking the engine oillevel ( 93)Topping up the engine oil( 94)

If the warning indicating in-sufficient engine oil level isissued and a check indicatesthat the engine oil level is cor-rect:

Other engine problemsbesides a low oil level

can cause the insufficient en-gine oil pressure warning tobe issued. Continuing to ridein these cases can cause en-gine damage.If this warning is issued eventhough the engine oil level is

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correct: do not continue toride.

Do not continue your jour-ney.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Insufficient battery charge

current


Battery charge currentsymbol appears on the

display.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cut-

ting out unexpectedly, caus-ing a hazardous situation.Have faults rectified as soonas possible.

If the battery is not char-ging, continuing to ride

can cause it to dischargecompletely, in which case itwill suffer irreparable damage.If possible, do not continueyour journey.

Battery is not being charged.You can continue toride until the battery isdischarged. Bear in mind,however, that the enginecould cut out suddenlyand that the battery coulddischarge until completelyflat, in which case it mighthave suffered irreparabledamage.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Rear light bulb defective


LAMPR! warning appears onthe display.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; alwayscarry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

Rear light or brake light bulbdefective.

Replacing the brake lightand rear light bulbs ( 116)

Front light bulb defective

LAMPF! warning appears onthe display.

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Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, side-light orturn-indicator bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam head-light bulb ( 112)Replacing high-beam head-light bulb ( 114)Replacing parking-light bulb( 115)Replacing front turn indicat-or bulb ( 117)Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb ( 117)

Bulbs defective


LAMPS! warning appears onthe display.



A combination of the bulb de-fects described above hasoccurred.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Ice warning

Ice warning symbol ap-pears on the display.

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lowerthan 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 theshade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

Anti-theft alarm battery

weak

Battery symbol appearson the display, accom-

panied by the letters DWA.

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The integral battery in theanti-theft alarm has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its ori-ginal capacity. There is noassurance of how long theanti-theft alarm can remainoperational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat


Battery symbol appearson the display, accom-

panied by the letters DWA.

The integral battery in theanti-theft alarm has lost itsentire original capacity. Thereis no assurance that the anti-theft alarm will be operational

if the motorcycle's battery isdisconnected.

Seek the advice of a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

ABS warning indicat-

ors

Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicatedby a combination of the'General' warning light andthe ABS warning light. Bothwarning lights can light upcontinuously or flash at a rateof one or four flashes persecond.There are two country-dependent versions of theABS warning light:

Country-dependent ver-sion 1.


Country-dependent version1 is used as the basis for thedescription of the warnings inthis section.

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Warnings, overview


Lights up red Brake switch defective ( 30)

Flashes once persecond

Pull-away test not completed ( 30)

Flashes fourtimes per second

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 30)

Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective( 31)

Lights up red Flashes once persecond

ABS function not available ( 31)

Lights up red Flashes fourtimes per second

Residual braking function active( 32)

Flashes red onceper second

Flashes once persecond

Brake fluid level in wheel brake cir-cuit too low ( 32)

Flashes red fourtimes per second

Flashes fourtimes per second

ABS fault ( 33)

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Brake switch defective


There is a defect inthe brake system and

it could result in delayedbraking response and,consequently, accidents.Brake in good time asdelayed braking response canbe expected.

The brake switch is defectiveor incorrectly adjusted. Theincrease in pressure when thelever is pulled or the pedaldepressed is the signal in-dicating to the BMW IntegralABS that the rider wants toapply the brakes. There maybe an unusual response fromthe brakes.

You can continue to ride.Bear in mind, however, thatthe brakes might respond in

a manner to which you arenot accustomed.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Pull-away test not com-

pleted

ABS warning lightflashes once per

second.

Without the assistanceof the ABS function, the

wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard, andthis could result in accidents.Avoid hard braking if pos-sible.

The ABS function is not avail-able because the pull-awaytest has not completed.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS function

is not available until the pull-away test has completed.If possible, do not useemergency braking untilthe pull-away test hascompleted.

Self-diagnosis not com-

pleted

ABS warning lightflashes four times per

second.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard. Youhave to apply considerablymore force to the brakelevers to brake withoutservo-assisted brakes. Thechanged braking responsecan cause accidents.Avoid hard braking if possible.Apply brakes in good time asincreased effort is required.

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Only residual braking functionavailable in both brake cir-cuits, because self-diagnosisdid not complete.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS functionand brake servo assistanceare not available until thepull-away test has com-pleted.As soon as possible, leavethe brake lever and thebrake pedal released, sothat self-diagnosis cancomplete.

ABS warning indicators de-

fective


ABS warning light ON.

ABS warnings not avail-able. The system is un-

able to draw your attention to

the non-availability of BMWIntegral ABS functions. Thiscould result in unexpectedbraking response and there-fore can cause accidents.Think well ahead, brake earlyand avoid sharp braking ifpossible, because BMW In-tegral ABS functions mightnot be available.

The controller of the ABSwarnings is defective. ABSfaults cannot be displayed.

You can continue to ride.However, the system is un-able to notify you of ABSfaults if they occur.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

ABS function not available



second.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard, andthis could result in accidents.Avoid hard braking if pos-sible.

The ABS function is unavail-able in at least one brake cir-cuit.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

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Residual braking function

active



second.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard. Youhave to apply considerablymore force to the brakelevers to brake withoutservo-assisted brakes. Thechanged braking responsecan cause accidents.Avoid hard braking if possible.Apply brakes in good time asincreased effort is required.

Only residual braking func-tion is available in at least onebrake circuit.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS function

and brake servo assistanceare not available.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Brake fluid level in wheel

brake circuit too low

General warning lightflashes red once per

second.


second.

The ABS wheel brakecircuit is a closed sys-

tem whose fluid level cannotbe determined at the brakefluid reservoirs.

Very badly worn brake padscan also trigger the "Brakefluid too low" warning.

Checking brake-pad thick-ness, front brakes ( 95)Checking brake pad thick-ness, rear brakes ( 96)

Worn brake pads canlengthen stopping dis-

tances by a significant marginand consequently cause acci-dents.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

Worn brake pads candamage the brake discs.

Think well ahead and brakecarefully; avoid severe brak-ing.

Have worn brake pads re-placed as soon as possibleby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

If the brake pads are notbadly worn, the brake system

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will have to be checked formalfunctions and leaks.

Switch off the ignition andpull the brake lever, thenrelease it and depress thebrake pedal.Check the following:Brake pressure perceptibleat brake lever and at brakepedal.Brakes acting on bothwheels.No visible signs of brakefluid leaking.

There is a defect in thebrake system and it

could result in brake fade.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

If these criteria are satis-fied, you can continue rid-ing. Bear in mind, however,that a loss of brake fluid thatcannot be detected might

be the cause of the warn-ing.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

If the function and leak checkreveals a fault:

There is a defect in thebrake system and it

could result in accidents.Do not continue your jour-ney.

Do not continue your jour-ney.Notify a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS fault

General warning lightflashes red four times

per second.


second.

There are at least two faultsin the brake system. Only theresidual braking function isavailable in at least one brakecircuit and the fluid level inthe brake system is too low.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

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Operation

Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . 37

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 38

Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Ignition switch and

steering lock

Keys

You receive one master keyand one spare key. Pleaseconsult the information on theelectronic immobiliser (EWS) ifa key is lost or mislaid ( 37).

Ignition switch and steer-ing lock, tank filler cap

lock and seat lock are all op-erated with the same key. Ifyou wish you can arrange tohave the cases available asoptional accessories fittedwith locks that can be openedwith this key as well.

Switching on the ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 63)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 64)

Switching off the ignition

Brake servo assistanceis not available when the

ignition is off.Do not switch off the ignitionwhen riding.

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered ac-cessories remain opera-tional for a limited periodof time.

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The battery can berecharged via the on-boardsocket.

Locking the handlebars

If the motorcycle is onthe side stand, the sur-

face of the ground will de-termine whether it is better toturn the handlebars to the leftor right. However, the motor-cycle is more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn

the handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

Turn the handlebars to thefull left or right lock position.Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handle-bars slightly.Ignition, lights and all func-tion circuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliser

Protection against theft

The electronic immobiliserhelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and thisenhanced security is at yourdisposal without any need foryou to set parameters or ac-tivate additional systems. Theengine of a motorcycle fittedwith this electronic immobil-iser can be started only withthe keys that belong to the

vehicle. You can also haveyour authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer bar individualkeys, for example if a partic-ular key goes missing. Theengine cannot be started witha key that has been barred.

In-key electronics

An 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 spe-cific to your motorcycle andthey are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attachedto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start the

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engine could "irritate" theelectronics, in which case theenabling signal for starting isnot issued. The EWS warningappears in the multifunctiondisplay.Always keep the spare keyseparately from the ignitionkey.

Replacement keys and

extra keys

You can obtain replace-ment/extra keys only throughan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. The keys are partof an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is underan obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applicationsfor replacement/extra keys. Ifyou want to have a lost keybarred, you have to bring withyou all the other keys thatbelong to the motorcycle. Akey that has been barred can

subsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

Hazard warning flash-

ers

Switching on the hazardwarning flashers

Switch on the ignition.

Simultaneously press but-ton 1 for left turn indicatorsand button 2 for right turnindicators.

The hazard warningflashers place a strain

on the battery. Do not usethe hazard warning flashersfor longer than absolutelynecessary.

If you press a turn-indicator button with

the ignition switched on,the turn-indicator functionis activated instead of thehazard warning flashers,and remains active untilyou release the button. Thehazard warning flashersrecommence flashing as soonas the button is released.

Hazard warning flashers inoperation.Left/right turn indicator tell-tale lights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.

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Left/right turn indicator tell-tale lights off.

Switching off the hazard

warning flashers

Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.Alternative: Simultaneouslypress button 1 for left turnindicators and button 2 forright turn indicators.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

Tripmaster

Operating the Tripmaster

You have the option of usingpushbutton 1 in the instru-ment cluster to operate theTripmaster as described be-low.

Selecting readings


When you switch on theignition, the information

shown by the Tripmasterwhen the ignition wasswitched off always reappearson the multifunction display.

Briefly press the Tripmasterbutton 1 once to proceedto each subsequent step inthe cycle.

The Tripmaster display fieldcycles through the followingsequence:

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Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Residual range

Resetting the tripmeter

Switch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down Trip-master button 1 until thereading changes.The tripmeter is reset tozero.

Residual range

Residual range 1 is displayedwith the word RANGE onlywhen the fuel level hasdropped to reserve. Residualrange is calculated on thebasis of your style of ridingand the amount of fuel leftin the tank; the readingindicates the estimateddistance you can travel beforethe fuel supply runs out.If the motorcycle is restingon its side stand, the level inthe tank cannot be measuredcorrectly, so this estimate of

residual operating range willbe inaccurate.When you refuel, the Trip-master does not register theincrease in fuel level unlessseveral litres are added to thefuel already in the tank.

The calculated range isan approximate value.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you shouldnot try to use the full residualrange before refuelling.

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On-board computerOE

Pushbutton, on-boardcomputer

If the motorcycle is equippedwith an on-board computer,the on-board computerbutton 1 takes the place ofthe Tripmaster button on thehandlebar fitting.

In this case, you have to usebutton 1 in the instrumentcluster to operate the Trip-master. The on-board com-puter incorporates the func-tion for calculating and dis-playing the residual range.

Selecting readings


Press BC button 1 once.

The on-board computer's dis-play field cycles through thefollowing sequence:

ClockResidual rangeAverage speed

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Average consumptionOil levelAmbient temperature

Residual range

You can also view residualrange 1 before the fuel leveldrops to reserve. The de-scription of how to read theresidual range in the sectionon the Tripmaster ( 40) alsoapplies to the on-board com-puter.

Calculating averagespeed

Average speed 1 is calculatedon basis of the time elapsedsince the last RESET. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded fromthe calculation.

Resetting average speed

Repeatedly press BCbutton 1 until the averagespeed appears in thedisplay.Hold the BC button downfor at least 2 seconds (RE-SET).The display shows "---.--km"

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Calculating average con-sumption

Average consumption 1 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the lastRESET by the correspondingamount of fuel used.

Resetting average con-sumption

Repeatedly press BC but-ton 1 until the average fuelconsumption appears in thedisplay.Hold the BC button downfor at least 2 seconds (RE-SET).The display shows"--.- l/100 km".

Ambient temperature

The current ambient temper-ature 1 appears on the dis-play.

An ice warningappears if the ambient-

temperature reading dropsbelow 3 °C. The displayautomatically switchesfrom any other mode to thetemperature reading when thetemperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.The reading flashes until youselect some other displaymode.

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Clock

Setting the clock

You have the option of usingTripmaster button 1 to set theclock as described below.

Setting the clock


Attempting to set theclock while riding the

motorcycle can lead to ac-cidents.Set the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Press and hold downbutton 1 until the readingchanges.Hours reading 2 starts toflash.Press button 1.The hour increments by oneeach time you press thebutton.

Press and hold downbutton 1 until the readingchanges.Minutes reading 3 starts toflash.Press button 1.The minute increments byone each time you pressthe button.Press and hold downbutton 1 until the readingchanges.The reading stops flashing.The time is now set.

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Emergency off switch

(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch).

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock andthus cause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

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

You cannot start theengine unless the kill

switch is in the run position.

If you move the killswitch away from the

RUN position while theignition is switched on, theBMW Integral ABS remainsoperational.

A Normal operating posi-tion (run)

B Engine switched off.

Grip heatingOE

1 Grip heating switch

The handlebar grips havetwo-stage heating. Gripheating can be activated onlywhen the engine is running.

The increase in powerconsumption caused by

the grip heating can drain thebattery if you are riding at lowengine speeds. If the chargelevel is low, grip heating isswitched off to ensure thebattery's starting capability.

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2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one

dot visible)4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

Clutch

Adjusting the clutchlever

If the position of theclutch fluid reservoir is

changed, air can enter theclutch system.Do not twist the handlebarfitting or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding

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

Turn adjusting screw 1

clockwise.

The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier

to turn if you push the clutchlever forward.

Span between handlebargrip and clutch lever in-creases.


counter-clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and clutch lever de-creases.

Brakes

Adjusting the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir

can allow air to penetrate thebrake system.Do not twist the handlebarfitting or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding

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

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clockwise.

The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier

to turn if you push the hand-brake lever forward.

Span between handlebargrip and handbrake leverincreases.Turn adjusting screw 1

counter-clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and handlebar lever de-creases.

Lights

Switching on the sidelights

The side lights switch onautomatically when theignition is switched on.

The side lights place astrain on the battery. Do

not switch the ignition on forlonger than absolutely neces-sary.

Switching on the low-beam headlight

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

When the engine is notrunning you can switch

on the lights by switching onthe ignition and either switch-ing on the high-beam head-light or operating the head-light flasher.

Switching on the high-beam headlight

Press the top part ofswitch 1 for the high-beamheadlight.High-beam headlightswitched on.Move switch 1 for thehigh-beam headlight to thecentre position.High-beam headlightswitched off.Press the bottom part ofswitch 1 for the high-beamheadlight.

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The high-beam headlightis switched on until you re-lease the button (headlightflasher).

Switching on the parkinglights

Switch off the ignition.

You can switch on theparking lights only imme-

diately after switching off theignition.

Press and hold downswitch 1 for the left turn

indicators until the parkinglights are ON.

Switching off the parking

lights

Switch on the ignition.Parking lights switched off.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving on

right

If the motorcycle is ridden ina country where the oppos-ite rule of the road applies, itsasymmetric low-beam head-light will tend to dazzle on-coming traffic.Have the headlight setaccordingly by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Commercially availableadhesive tape will dam-

age the plastic cover over thelight.Use only the special, blackadhesive film for bodyworkapplications available fromtrade outlets.

Headlight beam throwand spring preload

Headlight beam throw is gen-erally kept constant whenspring preload is adjusted tosuit load.Spring preload adjustmentmight not suffice only ifthe motorcycle is veryheavily loaded. Under thesecircumstances, headlightbeam throw has to beadjusted to suit the weightcarried by the motorcycle.

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Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer, if you are unsurewhether the headlight basicsetting is correct.

Headlight beam-throwadjustment

1 Headlight beam-throwadjustment

Spring preload adjustmentmight not suffice if the motor-cycle is very heavily loaded.Moving the pivot lever adjusts

headlight beam throw so asnot to dazzle oncoming traffic.

A Neutral positionB Position for heavy load

Turn indicators

Switching on the left

flashing turn indicators


Press left-hand turn indicat-or button 1.

The turn indicators arecancelled automatically

after you have ridden for ap-proximately 10 seconds, orcovered a distance of about200 m.

Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-handturn indicators flashes.

Switching on the right

flashing turn indicators


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Press right-hand turn indic-ator button 2.

The turn indicators arecancelled automatically

after you have ridden for ap-proximately 10 seconds, orcovered a distance of about200 m.

Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

Cancelling the turn indic-ators

Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale light isoff.

Seat

Removing the seat

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.

Turn the key counter-clockwise in the seatlock.

Press the seat down at thesame time.

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Lift the rear of the seat.

The seat can be dam-aged at the edges if it is

placed on a rough surface.Lay the seat upholstered sidedown on a smooth, clean sur-face, such as the fuel tank.

Release the key and pull theseat back out of its holder.

Installing the seat

If too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.

Push the seat forward intoholders 1.

Push down firmly on theseat, applying pressure tothe point above the latch.The seat engages with anaudible click.

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Helmet holder

Helmet holder under-neath seat

Helmet holders 1 and 2 arelocated under the seat.A motorcycle helmet with chinstrap can be attached to hel-met holders 1. If cases arefitted or if the chin strap istoo short, a steel cable canbe used to secure the motor-cycle helmet to helmet hold-er 2.

Using helmet holder

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing the seat ( 50)

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out ofthe way when you hook thehelmet into position.

Use the wire rope availableas an optional extra to se-cure the helmet to helmetholder 2.

On the right-hand sideof the motorcycle, the

helmet could be damaged byheat from the end silencer.Attach the helmet on the left-hand side of the motorcycleonly.

Pull the steel cable throughthe helmet and hook it intobracket 2.

You can obtain a suit-able steel cable from

your authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

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Luggage loops

Luggage loops under-neath seat

Loops 1 on the undersideof the seat are for attach-ing luggage straps. You canuse them and eyelets 2 in thegrab handles to strap luggageon the rear seat.

Using luggage loops


Turn the seat upside down.

Pull loops 1 out of hold-ers 3.You can hook luggagestraps into the loops.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move the mirror to the de-sired position by pressinglightly at the appropriatepoint close to the rim.

Spring preload

Adjusting spring preload

It is essential to set springpreload to suit the loadcarried by the motorcycle.Increase spring preload whenthe motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring

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preload accordingly when themotorcycle is lightly loaded.


for rear wheel

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preloadand damping-characteristicsettings.Adjust the damping char-acteristic to suit spring pre-load.

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is

being ridden can lead to acci-dents.Do not attempt to adjustspring preload unless themotorcycle is at a standstill.


If you want to increasespring preload, turn knob 1

in the direction indicated bythe HIGH arrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in thedirection indicated by theLOW arrow.

One click correspondsto a half turn of

the knob. The range ofadjustment comprises 15turns.

Rear spring preload, basicsetting

One-up, rider weighing 85kgTurn the knob as far as itwill go in the direction indic-ated by the LOW arrow andthen turn it back 15 clicksin the direction indicated bythe HIGH arrow.

Shock absorbers

Adjusting suspensiondamping

Damping must be adaptedto suit spring preload. An in-crease in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting rear shock ab-sorber

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload

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and damping-characteristicsettings.Adjust the damping char-acteristic to suit spring pre-load.


Adjust the rear shock ab-sorber, using a screwdriverto turn adjusting screw 1.

If you want a harder damp-ing characteristic, use ascrewdriver to turn the ad-justing screw 1 in the direc-tion indicated by the H ar-row.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn the adjustingscrew 1 in the direction in-dicted by the S arrow.

The adjusting screw canbe turned through three

and a half turns.

Rear suspension, basic set-ting

One-up, rider weighing 85kgTurn the adjusting screwas far as it will go in the dir-ection indicated by the Harrow and then turn it backone and a half turns in thedirection indicated by the Sarrow.

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Electronic Suspension

Adjustment ESAOE

Settings

Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA provides a con-venient way of adapting themotorcycle to different condi-tions. Three spring preloadsettings can be combinedwith three damping charac-teristics to fine-tune the mo-torcycle's suspension to theload it carries and the surfaceover which you want to ride.The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the mul-

tifunction display, and springpreload in panel 2.The Tripmaster readings arenot shown while the ESAreadout is active.

Calling up settings


Press button 1.The current setting appearson the display.The reading remains visiblefor a few seconds beforedisappearing automatically.

Adjusting suspensiondamping


Press button 1.The current setting appearson the display.Press button 1 once briefly.

The display field startsat the current status andcycles through the followingsequence:COMF Comfortable dampingcharacteristicNORM Normal dampingcharacteristic

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SPORT Sporty dampingcharacteristic

The setting shown on thedisplay is automaticallyaccepted as the dampingcharacteristic if you allowa certain length of timeto pass without pressingbutton 1. The readingflashes while adjustment isin progress.


Start the engine.

Press button 1.

The current setting appearson the display.Press button 1 once,without releasing itimmediately.

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

The display field startsat the current status andcycles through the followingsequence:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The setting shown on thedisplay is automaticallyaccepted as the springpreload if you allow acertain length of time topass without pressing

button 1. The readingflashes while adjustment isin progress.

Tyres

Checking tyre pressures

Incorrect tyre pressureadversely affects the

handling characteristics ofthe motorcycle and can leadto accidents.Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

At high road speeds,tyre valves have a tend-

ency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a suddenloss of tyre pressure, fit ametal valve cap with rubbersealing ring to the rear tyreand make sure that the cap isscrewed on firmly.

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Incorrect tyre pressurereduces the operating

life of the tyres.Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

Check that tyre pressuresare correct as per the databelow.Front wheel, tyre pressure2.5 bar (When cold)Rear wheel, tyre pressure2.9 bar (When cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct the tyre pressures.

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 69

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 77

Brake system with BMW IntegralABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Rider's equipment

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

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every sea-son of the year. Your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealerwill be glad to advise you onthe 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:

Settings of the spring-strutand shock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Correct loading

Overloading andimbalanced loads

can adversely affect themotorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permiss-ible gross weight and be sureto comply with the instruc-tions on loading.

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your percep-tion and your ability to as-sess situations and make de-cisions, and slow down your

reflexes. Medication can ex-acerbate these effects.Do not ride your motorcycleafter consuming alcohol,drugs and/or medication.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which is col-ourless and odourless buthighly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaustfumes therefore

represents a health hazardand can even cause lossof consciousness with fatalconsequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in anenclosed space.

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High voltage

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.

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 attempt to start orrun the engine with a spark-plug cap disconnected.Stop the engine immediatelyif it misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specifiedmaintenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will des-troy the catalytic con-

verter.Note the points listed for pro-tection of the catalytic con-verter.

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 thehot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable ma-terials to come into contactwith the hot exhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle fora lengthy period with themotorcycle at a standstill:overheating would result.

In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine toidle unnecessarily. Ride awayimmediately after starting theengine.

Tampering with the con-trol unit of the electronic

engine-management sys-tem

Tampering with the con-trol unit of the electronic

engine-management systemcan damage the motorcycleand cause accidents.Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-managementsystem.

Tampering with the con-trol unit of the electron-

ic engine-management sys-tem can result in mechanicalloads that the motorcycle's

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components are not designedto withstand. Damage causedin this way is not covered bythe warranty.Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-managementsystem.

Checklist

Use the following checklistto check important functions,settings and wear limits be-fore you ride off.

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front andrearClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressures

Cases correctly installedand luggage secured

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

Starting

Side stand

You cannot start the motor-cycle with the side stand ex-tended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itselfoff if you start it with the gear-box in neutral and then en-gage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

Gearbox

You can start the enginewhen the gearbox is in neutralor if you pull the clutch with agear engaged. Switch on theignition before you pull the

clutch. When the gearbox isin neutral, the green neutraltelltale light is on and the gearindicator in the multifunctiondisplay shows 0.

Starting the engine

If you switch on the ig-nition while the brakes

are applied, then start theengine and ride off immedi-ately, the BMW Integral ABSremains in residual brakingfunction mode. Self-diagnosisis performed as soon as thebrake levers are in their fullyreleased positions for the firsttime. Until this completes theABS function is not available;the same applies to powerassistance for the brakes.When you start the engine,wait for the ABS to completeits self-diagnosis.


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Kill switch 1 in run posi-tion A.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 63)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 64)

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperaturesare very low, you might

find it necessary to open thethrottle slightly when startingthe engine. At ambient tem-peratures below 0 °C, disen-gage the clutch after switch-ing on the ignition.

The start attempt isautomatically interrupted

if battery voltage is too low.Recharge the battery beforeyou start the engine, or usejump leads and a donorbattery to start.

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the enginerefuses to start. ( 132)

Pre-ride check

The instrument cluster runsa test of the 'General' warn-ing light when the ignitionis switched on. The warn-ing light shows first yellowand then red, so that you cancheck that it is in working or-der. This pre-ride check is in-dicated by the word CHECK!in the display. The test isaborted if you start the enginebefore it completes.Phase 1


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Phase 2


CHECK! indicator appearson the display.

If the 'General' warning light isnot displayed:

Some malfunctions can-not be indicated if the

'General' warning light cannotbe displayed.Check that the 'General'warning light comes on, andthat it lights up yellow andthen red.

Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

ABS warning lights

There are two country-dependent versions of theABS warning light:



The description below isbased on country-dependentversion 1.

ABS self-diagnosis

BMW Integral ABS performsself-diagnosis and apull-away test to ensure itsoperability. Self-diagnosisis performed automaticallywhen you switch on theignition. Self-diagnosis isnot performed unless bothbrake levers are in their fullyreleased positions.

Phase 1

Self-diagnosis is in progress.General warning lightlights up red.


second.

Phase 2

Self-diagnosis is complete.ABS warning lightflashes once per

second.If self-diagnosis did not com-plete:

Release the brake levers assoon as possible.

If an error message appearswhen self-diagnosis com-pletes:

See the section entitled"Status indicators" for in-formation on how to inter-pret these messages.

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The ABS warning lightdoes not go out until the

pull-away test completes.

Pulling away

Starting on gradients

Select a gear.Release the clutch lever andboth brake levers.Switch on the ignition.

ABS pull-away test

When you pull away, theBMW Integral ABS checks theABS sensors.


second.

The ABS warning light goesout when the pull-away testcompletes.

If an error message appearswhen the pull-away test com-pletes:

See the section entitled"Status indicators" for in-formation on how to inter-pret these messages.

Running in

The first 1000 km

While running in the mo-torcycle, vary the throttleopening 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.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.

Do not exceed the rpm lim-its recommended for run-ning in.Running-in speeds7000 min-1

No full-load acceleration.Avoid low engine speeds atfull load.Do not omit the first inspec-tion after 500 - 1200 km.

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Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Apply the brakes and disen-gage the clutch.Start the engine.

Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 63)

Brake pads

New brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500 km.You can compensate for thisinitial reduction in braking ef-ficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance

by a significant margin.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

Tyres

New tyres have a smoothsurface. This must beroughened by riding in arestrained manner at variousheel angles until the tyresare run in. This running inprocedure is essential if thetyres are to achieve maximumgrip.

Tyres do not have theirfull grip when new and

there is a risk of accident atextreme angles of heel.Avoid extreme angles ofheel.

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Parking your motor-

cycle

Placing motorcycle on

side stand

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.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extendthe side stand fully (arrow).

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 anddismount to the left.

If the motorcycle is onthe side stand, the sur-

face of the ground will de-termine whether it is better toturn the handlebars to the leftor right. However, the motor-cycle is more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turnthe handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

Turn the handlebars to fullleft or right lock.Check that the motorcycleis standing firmly.

On a gradient, the mo-torcycle should always

face uphill; select 1st gear.

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Removing motorcycle

from side stand

Unlock the steering lock.


ignition is off; the motorcyclecan start to roll.Particularly when the motor-cycle is parked on a gradi-ent, switch on the ignition andwait for the ABS to completeits self-diagnosis.

Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.From the left, grip thehandlebars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg overthe seat and lift the motor-cycle to the upright posi-tion.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.

An extended side standcan catch on the ground

when the motorcycle is mov-ing and lead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the motorcycle.

Sit on the motorcycle anduse your left foot to retractthe side stand.

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Placing motorcycle on

centre standOA

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 your lefthand on the left handlebargrip.With your right hand, gripthe rear grab handle or therear frame.Place your right foot on thepin of the centre stand, andpress the stand down un-til its curved feet touch theground.Place your full body weighton the centre stand and at

the same time pull the mo-torcycle backwards (arrow).

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

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

Check that the motorcycleis standing firmly.

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Removing motorcycle

from centre standOA


ignition is off; the motorcyclecan start to roll.Particularly when the motor-cycle is parked on a gradi-ent, switch on the ignition andwait for the ABS to completeits self-diagnosis.

Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Place your left hand on theleft handlebar grip.Grip the rear grab handlewith your right hand.Push the motorcycle for-ward off the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.

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Refuelling

Fuel is highly flammable.A naked flame close to

the fuel tank can cause a fireor explosion.Do not smoke. Never bringa naked flame near the fueltank.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make itsway onto the rear tyre. Thiscould cause a fall.Do not fill the tank past thebottom edge of the fillerneck.

Fuel attacks plastics,which become dull or

unsightly.Wipe off plastic parts immedi-ately if they come into contactwith fuel.

Leaded fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.


Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below.Recommended fuel grade

Super Plus, unleaded98 ROZ

Fuel grade, usable withpower- and consumption-related restrictions

Super unleaded95 ROZ

Usable fuel capacity19 lReserve fuel4 l

Press the filler cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and closethe protective cap.

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Brake system, general

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions,the brakes could overheatand suffer severe damage.Use both front and rearbrakes, and make use of theengine's braking effect aswell.

Wet brakes

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

until the brakes have driedout.

Salt on brakes

The brakes may fail totake effect immediately

if the motorcycle was riddenon salt-covered roads and thebrakes were not applied forsome time.Apply the brakes in goodtime until the salt layer on thebrake discs and brake padshas been removed.

Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on thebrake discs and pads

considerably diminish brakingefficiency.Especially after repair andmaintenance work, makesure that the brake discs andbrake 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 discs orbrake pads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleared.

Brake system with

BMW Integral ABS

Sensitive electronic con-trol

It takes skill and sensitivecontrol of the brakes to pullup safely on a motorcycle. Ifthe front brakes lock and thewheel skids, the necessarylongitudinal and lateral stabil-ising forces are lost, and a fallcan result. For this reason,the rider seldom makes full

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use of available braking per-formance in an emergency.BMW Integral ABS providesimproved braking deceler-ation by means of anti-lockbraking for both wheels andbraking force distribution bymeans of the integral brak-ing function. Making full useof the motorcycle's technicalbraking capacity will minimisebraking distances noticeably,even when road conditionsare poor. When the motor-cycle is ravelling in a straightline, BMW Integral ABS en-ables safe optimised emer-gency braking adapted tomatch the road-surface con-ditions.

Reserves for safety

The potentially shorter brak-ing distances which BMWIntegral ABS permits mustnot be used as an excuse

for careless riding. ABS isprimarily a means of ensur-ing a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum takeover and even BMW IntegralABS is unable to counteracttheir effects.

Partially integral brakes

Your motorcycle is equippedwith partially integral brakes.Both front and rear brakesare applied when you pull thehandbrake lever. The foot-brake lever acts only on therear brake.The electronic controller inthe BMW Integral ABS regu-lates braking-force distribu-tion between front and rearwheels. Braking-force distri-bution depends on load and

is recalculated every time theABS controller comes into ac-tion.

Brake booster

The hydraulic pump in theBMW Integral ABS booststhe braking force acting onthe wheel when the brakesare applied. By boosting thebraking force in this way,BMW Integral ABS achieveshigher braking efficiency thanstandard brake systems.

ABS anti-lock brakingsystem

ABS prevents the wheelslocking under braking, thuscontributing significantly toroad safety.

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Rear wheel lift

Even under severe braking,a high level of tyre grip canmean that the front wheeldoes not lock up until verylate, if at all. Consequently,ABS does not intervene untilvery late, if at all. Under thesecircumstances the rear wheelcan lift off the ground, and theoutcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motor-cycle can flip over.

Severe braking cancause the rear wheel to

lift off the ground.Bear in mind that ABS can-not be relied on in all circum-stances to prevent the rearwheel from lifting clear of theground.

Residual braking func-tion

When the ignition is switchedoff, during self-diagnosis,or if the BMW Integral ABSmalfunctions, only a residualbraking function remainsavailable in the brake circuitsin question. The residualbraking function is the brakingpower without the hydraulicservo assistance of the BMWIntegral ABS. Under thesecircumstances, therefore,you must apply considerablyhigher pressure to the brakelevers in question in order toapply the brakes, and levertravel is longer. When theresidual braking functionis active, the ABS functionis unavailable in the brakesystem in question. When theresidual braking function isactive, the integral braking

function is partially or entirelyunavailable.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard. Youhave to apply considerablymore force to the brakelevers to brake withoutservo-assisted brakes. Thechanged braking responsecan cause accidents.Avoid hard braking if possible.Apply brakes in good time asincreased effort is required.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

The brake-lever travelneeded to build up brak-

ing pressure can be consider-ably longer when the systemis in residual braking functionmode, so BMW Motorrad re-

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commends setting the brakelever to a wider span.

When the residual brak-ing function is active for

both brake circuits, the noiseof the pump is no longer aud-ible when you operate thebrake levers.

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Breakdown assistance kitOA . . . 89

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BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and ac-cessories for your motorcyclethat are approved by BMW forthis purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approvedcan be obtained from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer, together with expertadvice on their installationand use.These parts and productshave been tested by BMW forsafety, function and suitability.BMW accepts product liabilityfor them.Conversely, BMW is unableto accept any liability whatso-ever for parts and accessor-ies which it has not approved.

BMW cannot examineor test each product of

outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connec-tion with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safetyhazard. Country-specific of-ficial authorisation does notsuffice as assurance. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for alloperating conditions experi-enced by BMW motorcyclesand, consequently, they arenot sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW foryour motorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicle construction and useregulations.

Power socket

Ratings

The supply to socket 1 is cutoff automatically if batteryvoltage is low or the load ex-ceeds 5 A.

Operating electrical ac-cessories

You can start using electricalaccessories only when the ig-nition is switched on. The ac-cessory remains operationalif the ignition is subsequentlyswitched off. In order to en-sure that the drain on the on-

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board power supply system isminimised, the supply to thepower socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes afterthe ignition is switched off,and it is also temporarily in-terrupted during the start pro-cedure.

Cable routing

The cables from the powersocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they:

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstructthe steering angle andhandling characteristicsCannot be trapped

Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables asdescribed above.

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Luggage

Correct loading

Overloading andimbalanced loads

can adversely affect themotorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permiss-ible gross weight and be sureto comply with the instruc-tions on loading.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.Ensure that the casevolumes on the left and rightare equal.Make sure that the weightis uniformly distributedbetween right and left.Pack heavy items at thebottom and toward the in-board side.Max. load in each case (leftand right): 8 kg.

Max. load in tank rucksack5 kg. 6

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CaseOA

Release levers

Each case has two levers,one on each side of the lock.The grey lever marked OPENis for opening and closing thecase.The black lever marked RE-LEASE is for removing andattaching the case.

Opening cases

Turn the lock barrel until itis at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.Case can be opened.

Case secured.Key can be removed.

Pull the grey release lever(OPEN) up.Lock straps 1 open.Pull the grey release lever(OPEN) up again.Pull case lid 2 out of the re-tainer.Case fully opened.

Closing cases

Press catches 1 of the caselid into retainers 2.The catches engage with anaudible click.

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Adjusting case volume

Close the case lid.

Close the lock straps.

Turn the lock strapbuckles 1 of the lock strapsout.Pull the lock straps up andout.This expands the case tomaximum volume.

Close the lock straps.Press the lock strapsagainst the case body.The case volume adapts tothe contents.

Removing the case

Turn the case lock until itis at an angle of 45° to theforward direction of travel.Key cannot be removed.Case locked.Cases can be removed.Pull the black release lever(RELEASE) up.

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Pull the case out of the topholder.Lift the case out of the bot-tom holder.

Installing cases

Turn the case lock until itis at an angle of 45° to theforward direction of travel.Key cannot be removed.Case locked.

Hook the case into bottomholder 2.Pull the black release lever(RELEASE) up.Press the case into topholder 3.Push the black release lever(RELEASE) down.The case is locked intoplace.Lock the case.Check that it is correctly en-gaged.

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Secure attachment

If a case wobbles or is difficultto fit, it has to be adapted tothe gap between the top andbottom holders. The bottombracket on the case can bemoved up or down for thispurpose.

Adapting cases

Open the case.

Remove screws 1.Adjust the height of theholder.Tighten screws 1.

Breakdown assistance

kitOA

Use

The stowage space for thebreakdown assistance kit isunder the left side panel.See the description enclosedwith the breakdown assist-ance kit for instructions de-tailing the procedure and forsafety information.

Removing breakdownassistance kit


Remove screws 1.Remove the side panel.

Lay the panel on theseat to protect the side

panel from scratches.

Open the retaining strapand remove the breakdownassistance kit.

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Maintenance

Maintenance - generalinstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Contents, supplementarykitOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Overview, supplementary kit . . . 92

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 94

Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Maintenance - general

instructions

The 'Maintenance' chapterdescribes work involving thereplacement of wear partsthat can be performed withminimum effort.If special tightening torquesare to be taken into accountfor assembly, these are alsolisted.Threaded fasteners for whicha suitable tool is included inthe toolkit are marked ac-cordingly.If you are interested in inform-ation on more extensive work,we recommend the repairmanual on CD-ROM whichapplies to your particular mo-torcycle. You can obtain acopy from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Toolkit

1 Screwdriver with revers-ible blade

2 Torx wrench, T253 Screwdriver, small

The toolkit supplied withthe motorcycle is under-

neath the seat.

Contents, supplement-

ary kitOA

The supplementary kit isavailable as an optional ac-cessory. Please consult your

authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Overview, supple-

mentary kit

1 Screwdriver blade2 Socket wrench, w/f 173 Spark plug socket span-

ner4 Open-ended spanner,

w/f 175 TORX wrenches, T40,

T45, T50

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Engine oil

Checking the engine oillevel

The engine can seize ifthe oil level is low, and

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

Oil can collect in thesump if the motorcycle

is out of use for an extendedperiod of time; this oil has tobe pumped into the oil tankbefore the level is read. Theengine oil must be at oper-ating temperature to do this.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no morethan a short ride will lead tomisinterpretation; this in turn,means that the engine will beoperated with the incorrectquantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,

check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperat-ure the higher the oil level inthe oil tank. Check the engineoil level immediately after alengthy journey.

Make sure the engine is atoperating temperature andhold the motorcycle upright.

with OA Centre stand:Check that the engine isat operating temperature,make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.

Allow the engine to idle forone minute.Switch off the ignition.

Check the oil level in oil-level indicator 1.

Engine oil, specified levelBetween MIN and MAXmarks

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If the oil level is below theMIN mark:

Top up the engine oil.

If the oil level is above theMAX mark:

Drain off the engine oil.

Topping up the engine oil


Damage to the enginecan result if it is oper-

ated without enough oil, but

the same also applies if the oillevel is too high.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe the area around thefiller neck clean.Unscrew the cap of engineoil filler neck 1.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

Draining engine oil

Squeeze the retainer oftransparent tube 2 togetheron left and right and pull the

tube up and out of the oiltank.Pull the transparent tubedown out of the frame anddrain the engine oil into asuitable container until thelevel is to specification.Insert the transparent tubeinto the oil tank and engagethe retainer.Store or dispose of the ex-cess engine oil in an envir-onmentally compatible man-ner.

Brake system, general

Reliability

A fully functional brake sys-tem is a basic requirement forthe road safety of your motor-cycle.Do not ride the motorcycle ifyou have any doubts aboutthe dependability of the brakesystem.

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Under these circumstanceshave the brake systemchecked by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the reli-

ability of the brakes.Have all work on the brakesystem carried out by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking operation of

the brakes

Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

The noise of the hydraulicpump running must be aud-ible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.The noise of the hydraulicpump running must be aud-ible.

with OE No BMW MotorradIntegral ABS:

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

Brake pads

Checking brake-pad

thickness, front brakes

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

thickness can cause a reduc-tion in braking efficiency and

under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage tothe brake system.In order to ensure the de-pendability of the brake sys-tem, do not permit the brakepads to wear past the minim-um permissible thickness.


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascer-tain their thickness.

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Brake-pad thickness, frontThe wear indicators on thebrake pads must be clearlyvisible.

If the wear indicating mark isno longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads re-placed by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking brake padthickness, rear brakes

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

thickness can cause a reduc-tion in braking efficiency andunder certain circumstancesthey can cause damage tothe brake system.In order to ensure the de-pendability of the brake sys-tem, do not permit the brakepads to wear past the minim-um permissible thickness.


Visually inspect the brakepads from the right to as-certain their thickness.

Brake-pad thickness, rearMake sure that the brakedisc is not visible through

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the bore 1 in the inboardbrake block.

If the brake disc is visible:Have the brake pads re-placed by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Brake fluid

Checking brake-fluid

level, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold themotorcycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

with OA Centre stand:Make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid levelin reservoir 1.

The brake fluid levelin the reservoir does

not drop as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, frontDOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake flu-id level to drop.

Any drop in brake fluid level,even if the level remainsabove the MIN mark, isindicative of a fault in thebrake system.


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The brake fluid level inthe brake fluid reser-

voir drops as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, frontwith OE No BMW MotorradIntegral ABS:DOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake flu-id level to drop below theMIN mark.

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permitted level:


Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

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The brake fluid levelin the reservoir does

not drop as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, rearDOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake flu-id level to drop.

Any drop in brake fluid level,even if the level remainsabove the MIN mark, isindicative of a fault in thebrake system.

Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a spe-

cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.



The brake fluid level inthe brake fluid reser-

voir drops as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, rearwith OE No BMW MotorradIntegral ABS:DOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake flu-id level to drop below theMIN mark.

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permitted level:


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Clutch

Checking clutch opera-tion

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

If the pressure point is notclearly perceptible:

Have the clutch checkedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking the clutch fluidlevel

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold themotorcycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

with OA Centre stand:Make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.

Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid levelin reservoir 1.

Clutch fluid level

Do not permit the clutch flu-id level to drop.

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic flu-ids could cause damage

to the clutch system.Do not attempt to top upthe system with fluids of anykind.


The clutch system isfilled with a special hy-

draulic fluid that does nothave to be changed.

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Tyres

Checking tyre treaddepth

Your motorcycle's hand-ling and grip can be im-

paired even before the tyreswear to the minimum tyretread depth permitted by law.Have the tyres changed ingood time before they wearto the minimum permissibletread depth.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Measure the tyre treaddepth in the main treadgrooves with wear marks.

Tyres have wear indic-ators integrated into the

main tread grooves. The tyreis worn out when the tyretread has worn down to thelevel of the marks. The loca-

tions of the marks are indic-ated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

If the tyre tread no longercomplies with the minimumlegally required tread depth:

Replace the tyre.

Rims

Checking rims

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rimschecked and, if necessary,replaced by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Wheels

Approved wheels andtyres

For each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests certain makes,and approves those that itcertifies as roadworthy. IfBMW Motorrad has not ap-proved the wheels and tyres,it cannot assess their suitab-ility or provide any guaranteeof road safety.Use only wheels and tyresapproved by BMW Motorradfor your type of motorcycle.You can obtain detailed in-formation from your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer oron the Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Removing front wheel

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-

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rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand.


Remove screws 1 on leftand right.Pull the front mudguard for-ward to remove.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads be-ing pressed together to theextent that they cannot beslipped back over the brakedisc on reassembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove securing screws 3

of the brake calipers on leftand right.

Force the brake padsslightly apart by rockingbrake calipers 4 backand forth A against brakediscs 5.Mask off the parts of thewheel rim that could bescratched in the process ofremoving the brake calipers.Carefully pull the brake cal-ipers back and out untilclear of the brake discs.When removing the leftbrake caliper, take care notto damage the ABS sensorcable.

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Raise the front of the mo-torcycle until the front wheelcan rotate freely. It is advis-able to use the BMW Motor-rad front wheel stand to liftthe motorcycle.Fitting the front wheel stand( 109)

The left axle clampingscrew locates the

threaded bush in the frontsuspension. If the threadedbush is not correctly alignedthe gap between the ABSsensor ring and the ABSsensor will not be correct and

this can cause the ABS tomalfunction or allow the ABSsensor to be damaged.in order to ensure that thethreaded bush remains cor-rectly aligned, do not slackenor remove the left axle camp-ing screw.

Remove right-hand axleclamping screw 6.Remove quick-releaseaxle 7, holding the wheel asyou do so.

BMW Motorrad providesan adapter for removing

the quick-release axle. Thisadapter can be combinedwith a commercially availablew/f 22 open-end or ring span-ner. The BMW special toolnumber is 36 3 691 and theadapter is available from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Lower the front wheel to theground between the frontforks.Roll the front wheel forwardto remove.

Do not damage the ABSsensor when rolling the

front wheel in or out betweenthe forks.

Installing front wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.

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Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

There is a risk ofdamaging parts of the

front brake, particularly theBMW Integral ABS, in thecourse of the proceduredescribed below.Take care not to damage thebrake 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.Note the direction-of-rotationarrows on the tyre or thewheel rim.

Roll the front wheel intoposition between the frontforks.

Do not damage the ABSsensor when rolling the

front wheel in or out betweenthe forks.

Raise the front wheel, installquick-release axle 7 andtighten to specified tighten-ing torque.Quick-release axle inthreaded bush50 NmTighten right-hand axleclamping screw 6 to theappropriate tighteningtorque.Clamping screw for quick-release axle in wheel carrier19 NmRemove the front wheelstand.

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Ease the brake calipers onto the brake discs.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe

through if it comes intocontact with the brake disc.Make sure that the ABSsensor cable is routedcorrectly.

Carefully route the ABScable.

Install securing screws 3.Front brake caliper, wheelcarrier installed ( 133)

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Install the front mudguardand tighten screws 1.Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Firmly pull the handbrakelever until the pressure pointis perceptible, and repeatthis operation several times.

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Removing rear wheel

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand.


Remove screw 1 from silen-cer cover 2.

Pull the cover to the rear toremove.

Remove clamp 3 from thesilencer.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.

Remove screw 4 for thebracket of the end silencerfrom the rear footrest.Turn the end silencer out.Engage first gear.

Remove studs 5 from therear wheel, holding thewheel as you do so.If you are using a BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-move the retaining disc.

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Lower the rear wheel to theground.Roll the rear wheel out to-ward the rear.If you are using a BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-install the retaining disc.

Installing rear wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

If you are using a BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-move the retaining disc.

Roll the rear wheel into po-sition at the rear-wheel ad-apter.Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.If you are using a BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-install the retaining disc.

Install studs 5 and tighten tothe specified torque in diag-onally opposite sequence.Rear wheel to wheel flange60 NmTurn the end silencer to itsinitial position.

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Install screw 4 for thebracket of the end silencerin the rear footrest, but donot tighten it at this point.

Align clamp 3 on the endsilencer with mark A (arrow)on oxygen sensor B.Tighten clamp 3 on the si-lencer.Silencer to manifold ( 133)

If the gap between therear wheel and the end

silencer is too small, the rearwheel can overheat.The clearance between therear wheel and the end silen-cer must be at least 15 mm.

Install screw 4 for thebracket of the end silencerin the rear footrest.Silencer to rear footrest,right28 Nm

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Push silencer heat shield 2

with guides A into retain-ers B.Remove the auxiliary stand,if installed.

Front-wheel stand

Front-wheel stand

A front wheel stand forsimple, safe changing ofthe front wheel is availablefrom BMW Motorrad. TheBMW special tool number is36 3 971 and the front wheelstand is available from yourauthorised BMW Motorrad

dealer. You also need theadapters with the BMWspecial tool number 36 3 973.

The BMW Motorradfront wheel stand is

not designed to supportmotorcycles not fitted with acentre stand or without otherauxiliary stands. A motorcycleresting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another aux-iliary stand before lifting thefront wheel with the BMWMotorrad front wheel stand.

Fitting the front wheelstand

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand.


Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two pins 2 apartuntil the front suspensionfits between them.Use locating pins 3 to setthe front wheel stand to thedesired height.Centre the front wheel standrelative to the front wheel

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and push it against the frontaxle.

Push both mounting pins 2

through the triangles of thebrake caliper anchoragesjust far enough to allowthe front wheel to be rolledbetween them.

In the case of BMW In-tegral ABS, the ABS

sensor ring can be damaged.Push the pin in just farenough to ensure that itclears the sensor ring of theBMW Integral ABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is onthe centre stand and

is raised too far, the centrestand will lift clear of theground and the motorcyclecould topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centrestand remains on theground.

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

Rear wheel stand

Rear wheel stand

BMW Motorrad offers an aux-iliary stand for holding mo-torcycles (including thosewithout centre stands) se-curely upright for mainten-ance work. The BMW specialtool number is 36 3 980 andthe auxiliary stand is avail-able from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

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Fitting the rear wheelstand

Use screws 1 to set therear-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Remove retaining disc 2. Todo so, press release but-ton 3.

Push the rear wheel standfrom the left into the rearaxle.Install the retaining discfrom the right; to do so,press the unlock button.Place your left hand on theleft grab handle of the mo-torcycle 4, and your righthand on the lever of the rearwheel stand 5.

Lift the motorcycle upright,simultaneously pressing thelever down until the standsupports the motorcycle inthe upright position.

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Press the lever down to theground.

Bulbs


The 'bulb defect' symbol ap-pears in the display if a bulbis defective. If the brake orrear light fails, the symbol isaccompanied by the generalwarning light, which lights upyellow. If the rear light failsthe second filament of thebrake light shines at reducedbrightness to double as a rearlight. Even though you have

this substitute rear light, theindicators in the display tellyou that a bulb defect has oc-curred.



The bulb is pressurisedand can cause injury if

damaged.Wear protective gogglesand gloves when changingbulbs.

The types of bulb fittedto your motorcycle are

listed in the section entitled"Technical data".

Do not touch the glassof new bulbs with your

fingers. Use a clean, dry clothto hold the bulbs when hand-ling them. Dirt deposits, inparticular oil and grease, in-terfere with heat radiationfrom the bulb. This leads tooverheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could

topple in the course of theoperations described below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.

Turn the handlebars tothe left to facilitate ac-

cess.

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Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Turn cover 1 counter-clockwise and removeit.

Disconnect plug 2.

Release spring clip 3 at leftand right and swing it up.

Remove bulb 4.Installation of the bulb is thereverse of the removal pro-cedure.Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

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When installing, make surethat tab 5 is pointing up.

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb



Turn the handlebars tothe left to facilitate ac-

cess.


Turn cover 1 counter-clockwise and removeit.

Disconnect plug 2.

Release spring clip 3 at leftand right and swing it up.

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Remove bulb 4.Installation of the bulb is thereverse of the removal pro-cedure.Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

When installing, make surethat tab 5 is pointing up.

Position in headlight

Side-light bulb 1 is accessiblethrough 2.

Replacing parking-lightbulb




Pull off the connector 3 be-neath the headlight.

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Remove the bulb holder 4

from the headlight hous-ing by turning it counter-clockwise.Twist the bulb 5 to removeit from the bulb holder.Installation of the bulb is thereverse of the removal pro-cedure.Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

Replacing the brake light

and rear light bulbs




Switch off the ignition.

Remove screw 1.

Pull the bulb housing to therear until it is clear of hold-ers 2.

Turn bulb holder 3 counter-clockwise to remove it fromthe bulb housing.Press the bulb intoits socket and turn itcounter-clockwise toremove.Installation of the brake lightand rear light bulbs is thereverse of the removal pro-cedure.Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

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Replacing front turn in-dicator bulb




Remove screw 1.

Pull the bulb housing outof the mirror housing at thethreaded-fastener side.

Remove the bulb holder 2

from the bulb housing byturning it counter-clockwise.

Remove the bulb 3 from thebulb holder.Installation of the bulb is thereverse of the removal pro-cedure.Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

Replacing rear turn in-

dicator bulb




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Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of theturn-indicator housing at thethreaded-fastener side.

Press bulb 2 into fitting 3

and remove by turning itcounter-clockwise.Installation of the turn indic-ator bulb is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

Jump starting

The wires leading to thepower socket do not

have a load-capacity ratingadequate for jump-startingthe engine. Excessively highcurrent can lead to a cable

fire or damage to the vehicleelectronics.Do not use the on-boardsocket to jump-start theengine of the motorcycle.

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 accident-ally brought into contact withthe motorcycle.Use only jump leads fittedwith fully insulated crocodileclips at both ends.

Jump-starting with adonor-battery voltage

higher than 12 V can damagethe vehicle electronics.Make sure that the battery

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of the donor vehicle has avoltage rating of 12 V.



Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the on-boardelectrical system.Remove the screws.Lift the battery compartmentcover up and forward to re-move.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting oneend of the red jump leadto the positive terminal of

the discharged battery andthe other end to the pos-itive terminal of the donorbattery.Then connect one end ofthe black jump lead to thenegative terminal of thedonor battery, and the otherend to the negative terminalof the discharged battery.Start the engine of thevehicle with the dischargedbattery in the usual way; ifthe engine does not start,wait a few minutes beforerepeating the attemptin order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idlefor a few minutes beforedisconnecting the jumpleads.Disconnect the jump leadfrom the negative terminalsfirst, then disconnect the

second lead from the posit-ive terminals.Install the cover of the bat-tery compartment and installscrews 1.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or

other products to start theengine.

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct upkeep, rechargingand storage will prolong thelife of the battery and are es-sential if warranty claims areto be considered.Compliance with the pointsbelow is important in order tomaximise battery life:

Keep the surface of the bat-tery clean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with water

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Be sure to read and com-ply with the instructions forcharging the battery on thefollowing pagesDo not turn the battery up-side down

If the battery is not dis-connected, the on-board

electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)gradually drain the battery.This can cause the battery torun flat. If this happens, war-ranty claims will not be ac-cepted.If the motorcycle is to be outof use for more than fourweeks, disconnect the batteryor connect a suitable tricklecharger to the battery.

BMW Motorradhas developed a

trickle-charger speciallydesigned for compatibilitywith the electronics of yourmotorcycle. Using this

charger, you can keep thebattery charged during longperiods of disuse, withouthaving to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You canobtain additional informationfrom your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Charging battery whenconnected

Charging the connec-ted battery directly at the

battery terminals can damagethe vehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a char-ger connected directly to thebattery posts.

If you switch on the ig-nition and the multifunc-

tion display and telltale lightsfail to light up, the battery iscompletely flat. Attempting to

charge a completely flat bat-tery via the on-board socketcan cause damage to the mo-torcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged tothe extent that it is completelyflat, it has to be disconnec-ted from the on-board circuitsand charged with the char-ger connected directly to thebattery posts.

Only chargers suitablefor this mode of char-

ging can be used to rechargethe battery via the on-boardsocket. Unsuitable chargerscould cause damage to themotorcycle's on-board elec-trics.Use BMW chargers withthe part numbers 71 607 688 864 (220 V) or, asapplicable, 71 60 7 688 865(110 V). If you are in doubt,disconnect the battery fromthe on-board systems and

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connect the charger directlyto the battery.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connec-ted to the motorcycle's on-board electrical system.

The motorcycle'son-board electronics

know when the battery isfully charged. The on-boardsocket is switched off whenthis happens.

Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery

through the power socket,you may be using a chargerthat is not compatible withyour motorcycle's electronics.If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect thecharger directly to thebattery.

Charging the batterywhen disconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular inter-

vals in the course of a lengthyperiod of disuse. See the in-structions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully rechargethe battery before restoring itto use

Removing the battery


topple in the course of theoperations described below.Always make sure that the

motorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.


Remove screws 1.Lift the battery compartmentcover up and forward to re-move, noting latches 2.

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Disconnection inthe wrong sequence

increases the risk ofshort-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 2

first.Then disconnect positivelead 3.

Remove screws 4 and pullthe retainer to the rear.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back andforth if it is difficult to re-move.

Installing battery



Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Place the battery in the bat-tery compartment, positiveterminal on the right in theforward direction of travel.

Slip the battery retainerover the battery and installscrews 4.

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Connection in the wrongsequence increases the

risk of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the batterywithout the protective cap.

Connect battery positivelead 3 first.The connect battery negat-ive lead 2.Install the cover of the bat-tery compartment.

Install the battery com-partment cover, notinglatches 2.Install screws 1.Switch on the ignition.Fully open the throttle onceor twice.The engine managementsystem registers thethrottle-valve position.Setting the clock ( 44)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Washing the motorcycle . . . . . . 126

Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Protective wax coating. . . . . . . . 128

Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . 128

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Care products

We recommend that youuse the cleaning and careproducts you can obtainfrom your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Thesubstances in BMW CareProducts have been tested inlaboratories and in practice;they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care

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

Washing the motor-

cycle

We recommend that youuse BMW insect remover tosoften and wash off insectsand resilient dirt on paintedparts prior to washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, donot 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 inthe rain, the brake discs and

pads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have driedout.

Warm water intensifiesthe effect 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 a steam jet orhigh-pressure cleaning equip-ment.

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Cleaning easily dam-

aged components

Plastics

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

WindscreenHeadlight lens made ofplasticGlass cover of the instru-ment clusterBlack, 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

surfaces can producescratches.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the

affected areas with a wetcloth.

Windscreen

Clean off dirt and insects witha soft sponge and plenty ofwater.

Fuel and chemicalsolvents attack the

material of the windscreen;the windscreen becomesopaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

Chrome

Use plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome,particularly if it has beenexposed to road salt. Usechrome polish for additionaltreatment.

Radiator

Clean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cool-ing.For example, use a gardenhose with low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

Rubber

Treat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals

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

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Paint care

Washing the motorcycleregularly will help counteractthe long-term effects ofsubstances that damagethe paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution ornatural sources of dirt, forexample tree resin or pollen.Remove particularlyaggressive substancesimmediately, however, asotherwise the paint canbe affected or becomediscoloured. Substancesof this nature include spiltfuel, oil, grease, brake fluidand bird droppings. Werecommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleanerfor this purpose.Marks on the paintwork areparticularly easy to see afterthe motorcycle has beenwashed. Remove stains of

this kind immediately, usingcleaning-grade benzene orpetroleum spirit on a cleancloth or ball of cotton wool.We recommend that specksof tar be removed with BMWtar remover. Remember towax the parts treated in thisway.

Protective wax coat-

ing

For the protective wax coatingof paint, we recommend thatyou use only BMW vehiclewax or agents that containcarnauba wax or syntheticwaxes.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles"on the surface, instead offorming beads.

Laying up the motor-

cycle

Clean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the mainand side stand pivots with asuitable lubricant.Coat bright metal andchrome-plated parts withan acid-free grease (e.g.Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in adry room in such a way thatthere is no load on eitherwheel.

Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the

engine oil and the oil filter ele-ment changed by a special-ist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer. Combine work for lay-ing up/restoring to use with aBMW service or inspection.

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Restoring motorcycle

to use

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

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 132

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 136

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Troubleshooting chart

Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause Remedy

Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 62).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 62).

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutchlever.

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 76)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)

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Threaded fasteners

Activity Type of threaded connection Tighteningtorques

Front wheel

Front brake caliper, wheel carrierinstalled

M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm (Left)

M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm (Right)

Clamping screw for quick-releaseaxle in wheel carrier

M8 x 30 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in threadedbush

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel

Silencer to rear footrest, right M8 x 30 28 Nm

Silencer to manifold M8 - 10.9 self-locking, Optimoly TA 35 Nm

Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 43 x 1.25 60 Nm

M10 x 40 x 1.25 60 Nm

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Engine

Type

Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinderfour-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward,with four valves per cylinder, two overheadcamshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled,with electronic fuel injection, integratedsix-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sumplubrication.

Technical data

Effective displacement 1157 cm3

Cylinder bore 79 mm

Piston stroke 59 mm

Compression ratio 13 : 1

Nominal output 123 kW, At engine rpm: 10250 min-1

with OE Power reduction: 74 kW, At engine rpm: 7000 min-1

with OE Power reduction: 79 kW, At engine rpm: 8750 min-1

Max. torque 130 Nm, At engine rpm: 8250 min-1

Maximum permissible engine speed 11000 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded98 ROZ

Fuel grade, usable with power- andconsumption-related restrictions

Super unleaded95 ROZ

Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable4 l, Including reserve of

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity, total 3.5 l, With filter change0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks

Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;JASO MA)

Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF toSH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oiladditives, because they can have a detriment-al effect on clutch operation.

Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 5 W->30 -20...20 °C, Use in winter

SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, At low temperatures

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Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.8 s

Clutch

Clutch, type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

Gearbox, type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-rated into engine block

Gear ratios

Total transmission ratio, 1st gear 2.521

Total transmission ratio, 2nd gear 1.842

Total transmission ratio, 3rd gear 1.455

Total transmission ratio, 4th gear 1.287



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Final drive

Rear wheel drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears

Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1

Running gear

Front suspension, type Double leading link

Front suspension, total suspension travel 115 mm, Static125 mm, Dynamic

Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber

Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Front brake, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Front brake pads, material Sintered metal

Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc

Rear brake pads, material Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Front wheel, rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front wheel, tyre designation 120/70 ZR 17

Rear wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Rear wheel, rim size 6.00" x 17"

Rear wheel, tyre designation 190/50 ZR17

Tyre pressures

Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, When cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, When cold

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Electrics

On-board socket, rating 5 A

Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, soplug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If anelectronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir-cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ig-nition is switched on after the fault has beenrectified.

Type

Type, battery AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Technical data

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Battery low-temperature test current 100 A

Technical data

Spark plug, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5DDE

Spark plug, electrode gapWhen new

0.7 mm

Spark plug, electrode gapWear limit

No wear limit; spark-plug replacement as permaintenance schedule

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Lighting

High-beam headlight bulb, standard designa-tion

H7 halogen bulb

High-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V

High-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W

Low-beam headlight bulb, standard designa-tion

H7 halogen bulb

Low-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V

Low-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W

Parking light bulb, standard designation W5W

Parking light bulb, voltage 12 V

Parking light bulb, power 5 W

Tail light / brake light bulb, standard designa-tion

P21W

Tail light / brake light bulb, voltage 12 V

Tail light / brake light bulb, power 21 W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, standarddesignation

W16W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, voltage 12 V

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, power 10 W

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Number-plate light bulb Integrated in rear light

Frame

Main frame, type Composite with internal-high-pressure formingand extruded sections and chill castings

Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear

Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front right

Dimensions

Overall motorcycle length 2182 mm

Maximum width 905 mm, Across mirrors

Maximum height 1211 mm, DIN unladen weight

Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider

with OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider

Wheelbase in normal-load position 1571.64 mm, Full load of fuel, withrider: 85 kg

Ground clearance 144 mm, In normal-load position, full load offuel, with rider: 85 kg

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Unladen weight 248 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road90 % load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 450 kg

Maximum payload 202 kg

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BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 144

BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

BMW Motorrad Service Card -On-the-spot breakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 146

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 152

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Advanced technologyrequires specially adaptedmethods of maintenance andrepair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed

inexpertly, it could result inconsequential damage andthus constitute a safety risk.BMW recommends that youhave the necessary work onyour motorcycle performedeither by an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or by a work-shop that operates to BMWspecifications and employssuitably trained personnel.

Your authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can provide inform-ation on the specified Ser-vice, Inspection and AnnualInspection work needed.

Have all maintenance andrepair work carried outconfirmed in the "Service"chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorraddealers are supplied with thelatest technical informationand have the necessary tech-nical know-how. BMW Mo-torrad recommends that youcontact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you haveany questions regarding yourmotorcycle.

BMW Motorrad service

quality

Along with its reputation forengineering quality and highreliability, BMW Motorrad is abyword for excellent quality ofservice.To ensure that your BMWis always in optimum condi-tion, we recommend that youhave the maintenance work

required for your motorcyclecarried out regularly, prefer-ably by your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. Evidenceof regular maintenance is es-sential for generous treatmentof claims submitted after thewarranty period has expired.Certain signs of wear,moreover, might otherwisenot be noticed until it istoo late to put them rightat moderate cost. Yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer's mechanics knowevery detail of your motor-cycle and can take remedialaction if necessary beforeminor faults develop intoserious problems. By havingthe necessary repairs doneproperly and in good time,you save time and money inthe long run.

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Service Card - On-

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assistance

In the event of a breakdown,the BMW Motorrad ServiceCard issued with each newBMW motorcycle enablesyou to access an extensiverange of services such asbreakdown assistance, mo-torcycle transportation etc.(details can differ from coun-try to country). In the event ofa breakdown, contact BMWMotorrad's Mobile Service.The specialists will providethe necessary advice and as-sistance.You will find importantcountry-specific contactaddresses and the after-salesservice organisation phonenumbers in the "ServiceKontakt / Service Contact"

brochures, along withinformation on Mobile Serviceand the dealership network.

BMW Motorrad service

network

Our extensive after-sales ser-vice network is in place tolook after you and your mo-torcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone,you have the best possibleaccess to approximately 200authorised BMW Motorraddealers.All information concerningthe international dealershipnetwork can be found in thebrochures entitled "ServiceContact Europe" and "ServiceContact Africa, America, Asia,Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance work

Intervals

Some maintenance taskshave to be performed aftera certain time, others dependon the distance covered bythe motorcycle.

BMW Running-in Check

The BMW running-in checkhas to be performed whenthe motorcycle has coveredbetween 500 km and 1,200km

BMW Annual Inspection

Some maintenance work hasto be carried out at least oncea year. Other tasks dependon the distance the motor-cycle has covered.

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After the first 10,000 kmand every additional 20,000km (30,000 km, 50,000km, 70,000 km, etc.) if thisdistance is covered within ayear.

BMW Inspection

After the first 20,000 kmand every additional 20,000km (40,000 km, 60,000km, 80,000 km, etc.) if thisdistance is covered within ayear.

Maintenance sched-

ules

The maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle depends onthe equipment fitted, and onthe motorcycle's age and thedistance it has covered. Yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer will be happy to supply

a copy of the current main-tenance schedule for yourmotorcycle on request.

Every authorised BMWMotorrad dealer has a

fixed scale of charges basedon labour times and carefullycalculated hourly rates. Fuel,lubricants and similar sub-stances, filters, gaskets etc.are billed as itemised items.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheck

Carried out in accord-ance with manufacturer'sinstructions

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheck


Odometer reading

Brake fluid, newWithout BMW Integ-ral ABSWith BMW IntegralABS

Wheel circuitControl circuit


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The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation ofoptional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6Anti-theft alarm, 17

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 120Charging the battery whendisconnected, 121Installation, 122Removal, 121Warning, battery chargecurrent, 26

Brake fluidChecking level, front, 97Checking level, rear, 98

Brake padsChecking front, 95Checking rear, 96

BrakesTechnical data, 138

Breakdown assistance kit, 89

BulbsGeneral instructions, 112Replacing brake-lightbulbs, 116Replacing front turnindicator bulb, 117Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb, 114Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb, 112Replacing parking-lightbulb, 115Replacing rear lightbulbs, 116Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb, 117Technical data, 140Warning, bulb failure, 26, 27

CCase

Adapting, 89Adjusting, 86Closing, 86Installing, 88

Opening, 86Removing, 87

Clock, 20Adjusting, 17, 44

ClutchFluid reservoir, 11, 13Technical data, 136

Confirmation of maintenancework, 147

CoolantTemperature gauge, 21Warning, coolant temperat-ure, 24

EElectrics

Technical data, 139Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 16, 45Engine

Technical data, 134Temperature gauge, 20Warning, engine electron-ics, 25

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Engine oilChecking level, 93Technical data, 135Topping up, 94Warning, engine oil pres-sure, 25

ESA, 56Adjusting spring preload, 57Adjusting suspensiondamping, 56Calling up settings, 56

EWSWarning, 24

FFinal drive

Technical data, 137Frame

Technical data, 141Front-wheel stand

Installing, 109

FuelQuantity reading, 20Refuelling, 76Technical data, 135Warning, fuel down toreserve, 24

Fuses, 139

GGear indicator, 20Grip heating, 16, 45

HHandlebar fittings

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

Hazard warning flashers, 15,16Switching off, 39Switching on, 38

HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 48High-beam headlight, 18Low-beam headlight, 18Side lights, 18

Headlight flasher, 15High-beam headlight, 15Horn, 15

IIgnition

Switching off, 36Switching on, 36

ImmobiliserWarning, 24

Instrument clusterOverview, 17Sensor for lighting, 17

JJump starting, 118

LLaying up, 128

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LightsSwitching off the parkinglights, 48Switching on the high-beamheadlight, 47Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 47Switching on the parkinglights, 48Switching on the sidelights, 47

MMultifunction display, 17, 20

OOn-board computer

Ambient temperature, 43Average consumption, 43Average speed, 42Pushbutton, 15Resetting average con-sumption, 43Resetting averagespeed, 42

Residual range, 42Selecting readings, 41Tripmaster function, 41

PPower socket, 11, 13Pre-ride check, 63

RRear wheel stand

Installing, 111Refuelling, 76Reserve

Warning, 24Residual range, 40, 42Restoring to use, 129Rev. counter, 17Running gear

Technical data, 137

SSeat

Installation, 51Lock, 11, 13Removal, 50

Service, 144

Side standStarting the engine, 62

Speedometer, 17Spring preload, rear

Adjusting, 11, 13, 54Starter, 16Steering lock, 37Suspension damping, rear

Adjusting, 11, 13, 54

TTechnical data

Brakes, 138Bulbs, 140Clutch, 136Electrics, 139Engine, 134Engine oil, 135Final drive, 137Frame, 141Fuel, 135Running gear, 137Transmission, 136Wheels and tyres, 138

Telltale lights, 17

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ToolkitOverview, basic kit, 92Overview, supplementarykit, 92

Torques, 131Transmission

Starting the engine, 62Technical data, 136

Tripmaster, 20Operation, 39Resetting the tripmeter, 40Residual range, 40Selecting readings, 39

Troubleshooting chart, 132Turn indicators

Left, 15, 49Right, 16, 49Switching off, 16, 50

TyresChecking tread depth, 101Checking tyre pressures, 57Technical data, 138

VVehicle

General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13Laying up, 128restoring to use, 129

WWarning lights, 17Warnings, 20

Mode of presentation, 21Warnings, overview, 22, 29Wheels

Installing front wheel, 103Installing rear wheel, 107Removing front wheel, 101Removing rear wheel, 105Technical data, 138

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Details described or illus-trated in this booklet maydiffer from the motorcycle'sactual specification as pur-chased, the accessories fit-ted or the national-marketspecification. No claims willbe entertained as a result ofsuch discrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuelconsumption and perform-ance data are quoted to thecustomary tolerances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excep-ted.

© 2005 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writ-ten permission from BMWMotorrad, After Sales.Printed in Germany.

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

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded98 ROZ

Minimum octane number 95 ROZ

Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable4 l, Including reserve of

Tyre pressures

Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, When cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, When cold

BMW recommends

BMW Motorrad

Order No.01 41 7 698 34108.20053rd Issue The Ultimate Riding

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About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

How does ABS work?The maximum braking force it is possible to transfer to the carriageway depends, among other things, on the road surface's coefficient of friction. Gravel, ice and snow, and water on the road, have significantly poorer coeffi-cients of friction than a dry, clean asphalt road surface. The poorer the road's coeffi-cient of friction, the longer the braking distance.If the maximum braking force it is possible to apply to the road is exceeded when the rider increases brake pressure, the wheels will begin to lock and directional stability is lost; a fall threatens. Before this situation can arise, ABS intervenes and

adapts the braking pressure to the maximum braking force it is possible to transfer so that the wheels continue to turn and driving stability is main-tained whatever the prevailing road conditions.

What happens with bumps in the road?Corrugated road surfaces or bumps in the road can cause the tyres to temporarily lose contact with the road surface and hence the braking force it is possible to apply to drop to zero. If the brakes are applied in this situation, the ABS must reduce the braking pressure to ensure driving stability when contact with the road surface is restored. At this moment, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

must assume extremely low coefficients of friction (gravel, ice, snow) so that the wheels turn in any conceivable situa-tion and thus the stability of the motorcycle is ensured. Once the actual circum-stances are detected, the system will set the brake pres-sure to the optimum value.

What do we observe during rider safety training?Braking in which ABS has to intervene has, by comparison with normal braking, a signifi-cantly higher demand for electricity which puts a heavy load on the battery. The battery is constantly being charged in normal riding so that it always has sufficient capacity available.

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If the motorcycle is not to be ridden for several weeks, a trickle charger, which can be obtained from your BMW Motorrad dealer, should be connected or the battery disconnected and then recharged before starting riding again. During rider safety training, an unusual number of ABS-controlled braking operations take place in rapid succession interspersed with periods of waiting and assessment in which the motorcycle is not being ridden. The battery is put under heavy load by the ABS control actions, but at the same time it is not being recharged as practically no riding is being done. In isolated cases, in this artificially created situation,

braking operations in which the brake lever is operated with maximum force and extreme speed, in combina-tion with declining on-board supply voltage, can bring the ABS up to its technical limits in which its control function is no longer fulfilled. Field observations carried out by BMW Motorrad indicate that a comparable situation has not arisen in traffic or even during training rides.The following notes must be observed during safety training:• check the warning and

indicator lamps before any braking exercise

• ride the motorcycle over sufficient distance to charge the battery after a maximum of five braking exercises

• switch off consumers such as seat and grip heating, radio, navigation system and accessories connected to the power sockets

• in pauses and discussions, switch off the ignition; if the engine is switched off with the emergency off switch, the lights and all electronic systems remain switched on and drain the battery

How can I achieve the shortest braking distance?Dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheels changes under braking. The heavier the brakes are applied, the more load is transferred to the front brake. The greater the load on the wheel, the more braking force can be transferred.


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To achieve the shortest braking distance, it is neces-sary to apply the front brake gradually and with increasing force. This makes best use of the dynamic increase in load on the front wheel. At the same time, the clutch should be disengaged. In emergency braking as it is often taught, in which the brake pressure is generated as quickly as possible and with all possible force, the dynamic load distribution cannot follow the increasing deceleration and the braking force cannot be completely transferred to the road. The ABS has to intervene to ensure that the front wheel does not lock up; this reduces the brake pres-sure and the braking distance is extended.

What happens if ABS control fails?A fault in BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is indicated by a corresponding warning dis-play in the instrument cluster.If only ABS control fails, the Integral system and the brake servo action remain opera-tional. If these systems also fail, the residual brake function is applied. In this case, the forces to be applied to the brake levers will be signifi-cantly higher and the lever travel required will be longer. The residual brake function is a mechanical function and is always available in the event of the failure of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, whatever the battery condi-tion. It meets all requirements of legislation around the world

on the design of brakes for motor vehicles and allows the rider to brake the motorcycle. The following notes must be observed for riding with the residual braking function:• set the brake lever to

maximum travel• always brake with both front

and rear brakes• where it is safe to do so, try

out the brakes so that you can learn the brakes' response characteristics

• be aware of the prevailing road conditions and adapt your braking force accordingly

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What is the role of regular maintenance?

Any technical system is only ever as good as its

maintenance.The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition.

What is the design specification for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS?BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures stability of the motor-cycle on any surface within the bounds of physics. The system is not designed for special requirements such as those that arise under extreme conditions of competition off-road or on the racetrack.

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