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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualR 1200 GS

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 questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your

authorised BMW Motorraddealer will gladly provide ad-vice 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 . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . 11General view, rightside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . . . . . 21Multifunction display . . . . . 22Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ABS warning lightOE . . . . . 22Function indicators . . . . . . 22Warnings, general . . . . . . . 23ABS warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Grip heatingOE. . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Adjusting windscreen . . . . 43Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 46Front and rear seats . . . . . 47Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 50Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 51Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 52Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Safety instructions . . . . . . . 56Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Pulling away with BMWIntegral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . 61Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . 62Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Brake system, general . . . 73Brake system with BMWIntegral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . 74

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 77General instructions . . . . . 78Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 78Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . 82

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 85General instructions . . . . . 86Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Brake system, general . . . 87Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 110Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Care products . . . . . . . . . . 116Washing themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Cleaning easily damagedcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . 117Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Laying up themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 121Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Threaded fasteners . . . . . 122Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Riding specifications . . . . 126Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 126Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 127Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 128

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spotbreakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Maintenance work . . . . . . 135Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 137Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

General instructions

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

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

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OverviewChapter 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 andsymbols

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).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

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EquipmentWhen 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 dataAll 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.

CurrencyThe 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 BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciatethat no claims can be en-

tertained on the basis of thedata, illustrations or descrip-tions in this manual.

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General views

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

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

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

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

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

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General view, left side1 Adjuster, spring preload,

front ( 51)2 Socket (OA) ( 78)3 Adjustable windscreen

( 43)4 Adjuster, beam throw

( 46)5 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 93)

8 Luggage carrier ( 82)9 Seat lock ( 48)10 Power socket ( 78)11 Adjuster, damping, rear

( 52)12 Indicator for engine oil

level ( 86)

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6 Type plate7 Filler neck, engine oil

( 87)

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General view, rightside1 Filler neck, fuel ( 72)2 Brake-fluid reservoir,

front ( 90)3 Vehicle identification

number4 Air filter (underneath tank

cover) ( 108)5 Adjuster, spring preload,

rear ( 51)6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 91)

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Underneath the seat1 Helmet holders, left and

right ( 50)2 Battery ( 112)3 Toolkit4 Seat holders ( 49)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Button for Tripmaster

( 39)2 Pushbutton, horn3 Pushbutton, left flash-

ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 46) ( 38)

4 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flash-er ( 45)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 41)2 Pushbutton, starter

( 58)3 Pushbutton, right flash-

ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 47) ( 38)

4 Pushbutton, cancel flash-ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 47) ( 39)

5 Grip heating switch( 41)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Warning and telltale

lights ( 23)4 Multifunction display

( 23)5 Telltale light for anti-theft

alarm and sensor for in-strument cluster lighting

6 Setting clock and oper-ating Tripmaster ( 42)( 39)

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side lights

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Status indicators

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

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 22

ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ABS warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . 29

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Multifunction display

1 Fuel gauge ( 22)2 Field for warning symbols

( 23)3 Gear indicator ( 22)4 Engine temperature

readout ( 23)5 Tripmaster display6 Clock

Warning and telltalelights

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 lightOE

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

Alternative for the ABSwarning light.

Function indicatorsFuel capacity

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

bol indicate the remainingquantity of fuel.

GearShows which gear is en-gaged.

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

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Engine temperatureThe horizontal barsbelow the temperature

symbol indicate the enginetemperature.

Warnings, generalMode of presentationGeneral 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, overviewMode of presentation Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS! warningappears on thedisplay

Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)

Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 26)

Lights up yellow appears on thedisplay

Engine electronics ( 26)

Lights up red appears on thedisplay

Insufficient engine oil pressure( 27)

Lights up red appears on thedisplay

Insufficient battery charge current( 27)


Rear light bulb defective ( 28)

appears on thedisplay

Front light bulb defective ( 28)


Bulbs defective ( 28)

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Mode of presentation Meaning

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

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 29)

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

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 29)

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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 reserveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

Fuel reserve symbol ap-pears on the display and

flashes 10 times.

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 indicatesthe estimated residual

operating range.

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

Reserve fuel4 lRefuelling ( 72)

Engine electronicsGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

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 the

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usual engine power mightnot be available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Insufficient engine oil pres-sure

General warning lightlights up red.

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 ofchecking 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 ( 86)Topping up the engine oil( 87)

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 iscorrect: do not continue toride.

Do not continue your jour-ney.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Insufficient battery chargecurrent


Battery charge currentsymbol is displayed.

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.

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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 asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

Defective bulb symbolwith arrow pointing to

the rear appears on the dis-play.

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 ( 105)

Front light bulb defectiveDefective bulb symbolwith arrow pointing to

the front appears on the dis-play.


cause it is easier for other

users to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; alwayscarry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

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

Replacing high-beam head-light bulb ( 103)Replacing low-beam head-light bulb ( 101)Replacing parking-light bulb( 104)Replacing turn indicatorbulbs ( 106)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

Defective bulb symbolwith two arrows appears

on the display.

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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.

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

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Anti-theft alarm batteryweak

Battery symbol appearson the display, accom-

panied by the letters DWA.

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 remain

operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.

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

Anti-theft alarm battery flatGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

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 operationalif the motorcycle's battery isdisconnected.

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

ABS warning indicat-orsOE

Mode of presentationABS warnings are indicatedby a combination of thegeneral 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:

Version 1.

Version 2.

Version 1 is used as the basisfor the description of thewarnings in this section.

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Warnings, overviewMode of presentation Meaning

Lights up red Brake switch defective ( 31)

Flashes once persecond

Pull-away test not completed ( 31)

Flashes fourtimes per second

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 31)

Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective( 32)

Lights up red Flashes once persecond

ABS function not available ( 32)

Lights up red Flashes fourtimes per second

Residual braking function active( 33)

Flashes red onceper second

Flashes once persecond

Brake fluid level in wheel brake cir-cuit too low ( 33)

Flashes red fourtimes per second

Flashes fourtimes per second

ABS fault ( 34)

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Brake switch defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up red.

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.However, bear in mind thatthe brakes may respond in

a manner to which you arenot accustomed.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad 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, bear in mind thatthe ABS function is not

available until the end of thepull-away test.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.Bear in mind that until self-diagnosis has completed,neither the ABS function northe brake booster is avail-able.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.Bear in mind, however, thatthe system is unable to no-tify you of ABS faults if theyoccur.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ABS function not availableGeneral warning lightlights up red.


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, bear in mind thatthe ABS function is notavailable.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Residual braking functionactive



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, bear in mind that

neither the ABS function northe brake booster is avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake fluid level in wheelbrake circuit too low

General warning lightflashes red once per

second.


second.

The ABS wheel brakecircuit is a closed sys-

tem; you cannot check thefluid level in this circuit at thebrake-fluid reservoirs.

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

Checking brake-pad thick-ness, front brakes ( 88)Checking brake pad thick-ness, rear brakes ( 89)

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 quickly as pos-sible by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW 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. However, bear in mindthat a loss of brake fluid thatcannot be detected might

be the cause of the warn-ing.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad 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 faultGeneral 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 (EWS) . . . 37

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 38

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

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting windscreen . . . . . . . . . . 43

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou 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. Onrequest, the cases and thetopcase available as optionalaccessories can be arrangedto lock with the same key.

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. ( 59)

With OE BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS:

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all functionsswitched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 59)

ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 60)

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-

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tional for a limited periodof time.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 with

the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turnthe 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(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliserhelps protect your motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhancedsecurity is at your disposalwithout any need for you toset parameters or activate ad-ditional systems. The engine

of a motorcycle fitted with thiselectronic immobiliser can bestarted only with the keys thatbelong to the vehicle. Youcan also have your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer bar in-dividual keys, for example if aparticular key goes missing.The engine cannot be star-ted with a key that has beenbarred.

In-key electronicsAn 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 been

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recognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attachedto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start theengine 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 and extrakeysYou 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. If

you want to have a lost keybarred, you have to bring withyou all the other keys thatbelong to the motorcycle. Akey that has been barred cansubsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

Hazard warning flash-ersSwitching on the hazardwarning flashers

Switch on the ignition.

Simultaneously press but-ton 1 for left turn indicators

and 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.

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The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left/right turn indicator tell-tale lights off.

Switching off the hazardwarning 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.

TripmasterOperating the Tripmaster

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

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

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 tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press Tripmaster button 1and hold it down for longerthan 2 seconds.The tripmeter is reset tozero.

Residual range

Residual range 1 is displayedwhen the fuel level drops toreserve. Residual range iscalculated on the basis ofyour style of riding and theamount of fuel left in the tank;the reading indicates theestimated distance you cantravel before the fuel supplyruns 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 residual range isonly an approximate

reading. Consequently, BMWMotorrad recommends thatyou should not try to use thefull residual range before re-fuelling.

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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.

A Normal operating posi-tion (run)

B Engine switched off.

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.

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).

ClockSetting 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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Adjusting windscreen

Slacken clamping screws 1on left and right.Pivot the windscreen for-ward or back to the desiredposition.

You can set the wind-screen to any of six dif-

ferent positions.

Make sure that clampingscrews 1 on left andright are symmetricallypositioned.Tighten the clampingscrews.

ClutchAdjusting 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 1clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and clutch lever in-creases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and clutch lever de-creases.

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BrakesAdjusting 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.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and handbrake leverincreases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and handlebar lever de-creases.

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

When the engine is notrunning you can switch

on the high-beam headlightby switching on the ignitionand either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or oper-ating the headlight flasher.

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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.

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.Parking lights switched on.

Switching off the parkinglights

Switch on the ignition.Parking lights switched off.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf 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.

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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 preloadHeadlight 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.

Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorraddealer, 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 indicatorsSwitching on the leftflashing turn indicators


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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 rightflashing turn indicators


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.

Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seat

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

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

Installing rear seatIf 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.

Engage rear seat 2 in therear catch.Push down firmly on rearseat 2, applying pressure tothe front of the seat.The rear seat engages withan audible click.

Removing front seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 47)

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise in the seat lock,while pressing down therear part of front seat 3.Lift front seat 3 at the rearand remove the seat.

Installing front seatIf 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.

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Introduce front seat 1 intothe front catch.Push down firmly on frontseat 1, applying pressure tothe rear of the seat.The front seat engages withan audible click.Installing rear seat ( 48)

Adjusting seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 47)Removing front seat ( 48)

Turn the front seat upsidedown.

Introduce seat rods 1 and 2into holders 3.

The front seat can workloose and wobble if the

two seat rods are not in thesame position.Always be sure to install bothseat rods in the same posi-tion.

Introduce the seat rod inposition 4.Seat set to high position.Introduce the seat rod inposition 5.Seat set to low position.Installing front seat ( 48)Installing rear seat ( 48)

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Helmet holderHelmet holder under-neath seat

There are helmet holders 1 onleft and right underneath theseat.A motorcycle helmet can beattached to each helmet hold-er.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Pivot the mirror to the cor-rect position by pressinggently at the edge.

Adjustable mirror armYou can adjust the mirror armif you find that the range ofadjustment allowed by themirror itself is insufficient.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 upover the threaded fasteneron the mirror arm.Slacken union nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to theappropriate position.Retighten union nut 2.Pull protective cap 1 overthe threaded fastener.

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Spring preloadAdjusting spring preloadIt is essential to set springpreload of the front suspen-sion to suit the terrain. In-crease spring preload for rid-ing in rough terrain and re-duce if the terrain is level.It is essential to set springpreload of the rear suspen-sion to suit the load carriedby the motorcycle. Increasespring preload when the mo-torcycle is heavily loaded andreduce spring preload ac-cordingly when the motor-cycle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel


If you want to reduce springpreload, turn spring retain-er in direction A .If you want to increasespring preload, turn springretainer in direction B.

The range of adjustmentcomprises nine settings.

Spring preload at frontwheelSpring preload at setting 3(On-road riding)Spring preload at setting 5(For riding on gravel tracksand similar)

Spring preload at setting 9(For riding off-road)

Adjusting spring preloadfor 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.


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If you want to increasespring preload, turn knob 1in the direction indicated bythe HIGH arrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in thedirection indicated by theLOW arrow.Rear suspension, springpreload (for riding one-up)Turn knob as far as it willgo counter-clockwise in thedirection indicated by theLOW arrow (L) and then turnit 10 clicks clockwise

Rear suspension, springpreload (for off-roading orriding two-up with luggage)Turn knob as far as it will goclockwise in the directionindicated by the HIGH arrow(H).

Shock absorbersAdjusting suspensiondampingDamping 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 damping forrear 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.


You adjust the rear shockabsorber by turning adjust-ing screw 1.

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If you want a harder damp-ing characteristic, use ascrewdriver to turn adjust-ing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the H arrow.If you want a softer damp-ing characteristic, use ascrewdriver to turn adjust-ing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the S arrow.Rear suspension, basic set-tingOne-up, rider weighing 85kgTurn the adjusting screwas far as it will go in the dir-ection indicated by the H

arrow and then turn it backone and a half turns in thedirection indicated by the Sarrow.

TyresChecking 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.Fit metal valve caps with rub-ber seals and screw them onfirmly to prevent sudden de-flation.

Incorrect tyre pressurereduces the operating

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

Check tyre pressuresagainst the data below.Front wheel, tyre pressure,one-up2.2 bar (Tyre cold)Front wheel, tyre pressure,two-up or luggage2.5 bar (Tyre cold)Front wheel, tyre pressure,two-up + luggage2.5 bar (Tyre cold)Rear wheel, tyre pressure,one-up2.5 bar (Tyre cold)Rear wheel, tyre pressure,two-up or luggage2.9 bar (Tyre cold)Rear wheel, tyre pressure,two-up + luggage2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

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If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.4

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Pulling away with BMW IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 65

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 73

Brake system with BMW IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo 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.

SpeedIf 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 loadingOverloading 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 drugsEven 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 poisoningExhaust 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 voltageTouching 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 converterIf 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 fireTemperatures 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 electronicengine-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.

ChecklistUse 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)

StartingSide standYou 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.

GearboxYou 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

Kill switch 1 in run posi-tion A.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 59)

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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.

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 59)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 60)

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. ( 122)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs apre-ride check of the 'Gener-al' warning light and some ofthe warning indicators whenthe ignition is switched on.The warning light shows firstred and then yellow, so thatyou can check that it is inworking order. The test isaborted if you start the enginebefore it completes.Phase 1


Battery charge currentsymbol appears on the

display, accompanied by theengine oil pressure symbol.

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Phase 2General warning lightlights up yellow.

Engine electronics sym-bol appears on the dis-

play, accompanied by the let-ters EWS.

Phase 3Bulb defect symbol ap-pears on 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, preferably

an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

ABS warning lightsOE

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

Version 1.

Version 2.

The description below isbased on version 1.

ABS self-diagnosisOE

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 both

brake levers are in their fullyreleased positions.Phase 1Self-diagnosis is in progress.



second.

Phase 2Self-diagnosis is complete.


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-

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formation on how to inter-pret these messages.

The ABS warning lightdoes not go out until the

pull-away test completes.

Pulling away withBMW Integral ABSOE

Starting on gradientsSelect a gear.Release the clutch lever andboth brake levers.Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Apply the brakes and disen-gage the clutch.Start the engine.

ABS pull-away testOE

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 inThe 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 main

roads 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 speeds4000 min-1

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

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500 km.You can compensate for this

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initial 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.

TyresNew 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.

Riding off-roadWheels and tyres

Tyre pressures reducedfor off-road riding im-

pair the motorcycle's handlingcharacteristics on surfacedroads and can lead to acci-dents.Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

This motorcycle is atouring Enduro machine,

which means it can also beused for light off-roading onunsurfaced tracks. Severeoff-roading could, however,result in damage to thestandard cast-aluminiumwheels.Use the cross-spoked wheelsavailable as optional extras forsevere off-roading.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loosesurfaces or muddy

roads, the brakes may failto take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe discs or brake pads.Apply brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride

frequently on unsurfacedtracks or poor roads.Check the thickness of thebrake pads more frequentlyand replace the brake pads ingood time.

Deactivatable ABSOE

You can deactivate BMW In-tegral ABS for off-roading( 76).

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Spring preload andshock-absorber settings

The off-road settingsfor spring preload and

shock absorber dampingcharacteristic will impairthe motorcycle's handlingcharacteristics on surfacedroads.If you have been off-roading,remember to correct springpreload and shock-absorberdamping characteristics be-fore you return to surfacedroads.

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Parking your motor-cyclePlacing motorcycle onside 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 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 motorcyclefrom side stand

Unlock the steering lock.With OE BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS:


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.

Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg overthe seat and lift the motor-cycle to the upright posi-tion.

From the left, grip thehandlebars with both hands.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 oncentre 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.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 motorcyclefrom centre stand

Unlock the steering lock.With OE BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS:


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.


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.

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RefuellingFuel 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 unleaded95 ROZ

Fuel grade, usable withpower- and consumption-related restrictions

Regular, unleaded91 ROZ

Usable fuel capacity20 lReserve fuel4 l

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

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Brake system, generalDescending 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 brakesAfter 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 brakesThe 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 brakesOil 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 brakesWhen riding on loosesurfaces or muddy

roads, the brakes may failto take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe discs or brake pads.Apply brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride

frequently on unsurfacedtracks or poor roads.Check the thickness of thebrake pads more frequentlyand replace the brake pads ingood time.

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Brake system withBMW Integral ABSOE

Sensitive electronic con-trolIt 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 fulluse 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 safetyThe potentially shorter brak-ing distances which BMWIntegral ABS permits mustnot be used as an excusefor 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 brakesYour 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 andis recalculated every time theABS controller comes into ac-tion.

Brake boosterThe 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 achieves

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higher braking efficiency thanstandard brake systems.

ABS anti-lock brakingsystemABS prevents the wheelslocking under braking, thuscontributing significantly toroad safety.

Rear wheel liftEven 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-tionWhen 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 function

is active, the ABS functionis unavailable in the brakesystem in question. When theresidual braking function isactive, the integral brakingfunction 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 asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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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-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.

Deactivatable ABSUnder certain circumstances,it can be best to dispensewith ABS when youright on loose surfaces.Consequently, you havethe option of temporarilydeactivating this motorcycle'sABS function.Deactivating ABS does notimpair the effectiveness of the

brake booster or the integralbraking function.

Deactivating ABS func-tion

Bring the motorcycle to astandstill.Switch off the ignition.

Press and hold downABS button 1.Switch on the ignition.Release ABS button 1.The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

ABS warning light ON.

Activating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to astandstill.Switch the ignition off andthen on again.The ABS function isrestored.

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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General instructionsBMW 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 socketRatings

The supply to socket 1 andthe extra socket availableas an optional accessory iscut off automatically if batteryvoltage is low or the load ex-ceeds 5 A.

Operating electrical ac-cessoriesYou can start using electricalaccessories only when the ig-nition is switched on. The ac-cessory remains operationalif the ignition is subsequently

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switched off. In order to en-sure that the drain on the on-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 routingThe 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.

LuggageCorrect 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.

CaseOA

Opening cases

Turn key 1 in the case lockto right angles with the for-ward direction of travel.Hold down latch 2 and pullup carrying handle 3.

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Press the ribbed part ofrocker switch 4.Hold the rocker switchdown and open the lid ofthe case.

Closing casesTurn the lock with the keyuntil it is at right angles tothe forward direction oftravel.Close the case lid.The lid engages with anaudible click.

Closing the case handlewhile the case lock is in

line with the forward directionof travel can result in damageto the locking tongue.Make sure that the lock caseis at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel whenyou close the case handle.

Push the case handle downuntil closed.The case handle engageswith an audible click.Turn the key in the caselock in line with the forwarddirection of travel and re-move the key from the lock.

Adjusting case volumeOpen the case.Remove all its contentsfrom the case.

To change the volume ofthe case, engage pivotlever 1 at the top or bottomlimit position, as applicable.Pivot lever at top limit posi-tion: minimum volume.Pivot lever at bottom limitposition: maximum volume.

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Removing the case

Turn key 1 in the case lockto right angles with the for-ward direction of travel.Hold down latch 2 and pullup carrying handle 3.

Open locking lever 4.

Pull red release lever 5 up.Latching flap 6 pops up.Fully open latching flap 6.A red bar appears in win-dow 7.

Take a firm grip of thehandle and lift the case outof the holder.

Installing cases

Pull red release lever 1 up.Latching flap 2 pops up.Fully open latching flap 2.Hold the case straight andlower it into the top holder.Push latching flap 2 downuntil a black bar appears inwindow 3.

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Push red release lever 1down, while pressing onlatching flap 2.Latching flap 2 engages.

Hook locators 4 of the casein the holders.

Make sure that the caseis secure in mushroomhead 5.Mushroom head 5 has to beadjusted accordingly if thecase sits loose or refuses tolatch.Close the carrying handle.Turn the lock with the keyuntil it is in line with the for-ward direction of travel andremove the key.

Luggage carrierExtra-large luggage plat-formBy removing the luggagecarrier with the rear seatremoved and cases (OA)installed, you have a large,flat luggage platform to whichyou can secure bulky items ofluggage in various ways.Take care not to exceed thepermissible total weight of thecases.

Removing luggage carri-er

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 47)

With OA Case:Removing the case ( 81)

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Remove three screws 1.Remove the sleeves andwashers.Remove luggage carrier 2.

Installing luggage carrierMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.

Place luggage carrier 2 inposition.Install screws 1 completewith the correspondingsleeves and washers.Installing rear seat ( 48)

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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 87

Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward pro-cedures for checking and re-placing certain wear parts.Special tightening torquesare listed as applicable. Thetightening torques for thethreaded fasteners on yourmotorcycle are listed in thesection entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information onmore extensive maintenanceand repair work in the Re-pair Manual on CD-ROM (Re-pROM) for your motorcycle,which is available from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine oilChecking 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.

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temper-ature, the higher the level ofoil in the sump. Checking theoil level with the engine coldor after no more than a shortride will lead to misinterpret-ation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operatedwith the incorrect quantity ofoil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

The insufficient oilpressure warning does

not fulfil the function of anoil gauge. The only way ofchecking whether the oil levelis correct is to check the oilsight glass.

Make sure the engine is atoperating temperature andhold the motorcycle upright.Wait five minutes afterswitching off the engine atoperating temperature.Hold the motorcycle up-right.

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Check the oil level in oil-level indicator 1.

Engine oil, specified levelbetween MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below theMIN mark:

Topping up the engine oil( 87)

If the oil level is above theMAX mark:

Have the fault rectified bya specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Topping up the engine oilDamage to the enginecan result if it is oper-

ated without enough oil, butthe same also applies if the oillevel is too high.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe the area around thefiller neck clean.Remove the cap of the oilfiller neck.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.

Brake system, generalDependability of thebrake systemA 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.Under these circumstanceshave the brake systemchecked by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the reli-

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

Checking brake functionPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If pressure points are notclearly perceptible:

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



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.

If the hydraulic pump doesnot run or if the pressurepoints are not clearlyperceptible:

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

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, front 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.


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Visually inspect left andright brake pads 1 to ascer-tain their thickness. Viewingdirection: Between wheeland fork tube toward thebrake caliper.

Brake-pad thickness, frontThe wear indicators (arrows)must be clearly visible oneach brake pad.

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.


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Visually inspect brakepads 1 from the right toascertain their thickness.

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

the bore 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 fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, 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.

Check the brake fluid levelin front reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level inthe brake fluid reser-

voir drops as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, front

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Do not permit the brakefluid level to drop belowthe MIN mark (Motorcycleupright and handlebars instraight-ahead position)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permitted level:

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


Check the brake fluid levelin front reservoir 1.

The brake fluid levelin the reservoir does

not drop as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, frontWith OE BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS:Do not permit the brake flu-id level to drop (Motorcycleupright and handlebars instraight-ahead position)

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


Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes



Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold themotorcycle upright.

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Check the brake fluid levelin reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level inthe brake fluid reser-

voir drops as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, rearDo not permit the brake flu-id level to drop below theMIN mark (Motorcycle up-right)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permitted level:





Check the brake fluid levelin reservoir 1.

The brake fluid levelin the reservoir does

not drop as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, rear

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With OE BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS:Do not permit the brake flu-id level to drop (Motorcycleupright)

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




ClutchChecking 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.

Check the clutch fluid levelin reservoir 1.

Wear of the clutchcauses the fluid level in

the clutch fluid reservoir torise.

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Clutch fluid levelDo not permit the fluidlevel to drop below theMIN mark (Motorcycleupright and handlebars instraight-ahead position)

If the fluid level is below theMIN mark:

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.

TyresChecking 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.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 tyre.

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Top speedThe motorcycle's topspeed might be high-

er than the maximum speedpermitted for the tyres. Ex-cessive speeds can damagethe tyres and this could causeaccidents.Comply with the tyre-specificspeed restrictions.

The permissible top speedfor a motorcycle fittedwith massive-bar tyres is160 km/h.Affix a label stating the max-imum permissible speed inthe rider's field of vision.

RimsChecking rims


Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rimschecked and, if necessary,replaced by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking spokesOE

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instru-ment across the spokesand listen to the notes ofthe individual spokes.

If the notes vary:Have the spokes checkedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

WheelsApproved wheels andtyresFor 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 wheelPlacing motorcycle oncentre stand ( 69)

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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 1of the brake calipers on leftand right.

Force the brake padsslightly apart by rockingbrake calipers 2 backand forth A against brakediscs 3.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 not

to damage the ABS sensorcable.

Lift the front of the motor-cycle on the front wheelstand or a suitable auxiliarystand until the front wheelis clear to turn.BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad front wheel stand.

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Remove axle clampingscrew 4.Remove quick-releaseaxle 5, 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.

Remove spacing bushing 6from the front-wheel hub.

Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by a

specialist 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.

When installing the wheel,take care not to damagebrake pipes, brake discs,brake pads and the rim.

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When installing the wheel,take care not to damage theABS sensor cable, the ABSsensor ring and the ABSsensor.

Install spacing bushing 6 inthe wheel hub.

Roll the front wheel intoposition between the frontforks.Raise the front wheel, installquick-release axle 5 andtighten to specified tighten-ing torque.Quick-release axle in axleholder50 NmTighten axle clampingscrew 4 to the specifiedtightening torque.Quick-release axle clampscrews19 Nm

Remove device used toraise front wheel.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.

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Install securing screws 1and tighten to the specifiedtightening torque.Brake caliper to slider tube30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Braking efficiency isimpaired if the brake

pads are not correctlybedded against the discs.Before riding off, alwayscheck that the brakes biteas soon as the brake leveris pulled or the brake pedaldepressed.

Firmly pull the handbrakelever several times.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.



Braking efficiency isimpaired if the brake

pads are not correctlybedded against the discs.Before riding off, alwayscheck that the brakes biteas soon as the brake leveris pulled or the brake pedaldepressed.

Firmly pull the handbrakelever several times.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Removing rear wheelPlacing motorcycle oncentre stand ( 69)Engage first gear.

Remove studs 1 from therear wheel, holding thewheel as you do so.Roll the rear wheel out to-ward the rear.

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work loose

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

Roll the rear wheel into po-sition at the rear-wheel ad-apter.Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

The wheel studs for thecross-spoked wheel

(optional extra) and the castaluminium wheel differ in

length. Mixing up sets ofstuds or using the wrongstuds would mean that therear wheel would not becorrectly secured and this,in turn, could result in anaccident.Use only wheel studs with thesame, approved length code.Do not oil or grease wheelstuds.

Install studs 1 and tighten tothe specified torque in diag-onally opposite sequence.Rear wheel to wheel carrierTightening sequence: In di-agonally opposite sequence60 NmWith OE Cross-spokedwheels:Tightening sequence: In di-agonally opposite sequence60 Nm

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the mul-tifunction display if a bulb isdefective. If the brake lightor rear light fails, the warn-ing is accompanied by theGeneral warning light light-ing up yellow. If the rear lightfails the second filament ofthe brake light shines at re-duced brightness to doubleas a rear light. Even thoughyou have this substitute rearlight, the indicators in the dis-play tell you that a bulb defecthas occurred.


cause it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always

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carry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

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.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all theway to the left.

Remove cover 1 by turningit counter-clockwise.

Disconnect plug 2.

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Release spring clips 3 attop and bottom and swingthem aside.

Remove bulb 4.Replace the defective bulb.

Low-beam headlight bulb,standard designationH7 halogen bulbLow-beam headlight bulb,voltage12 VLow-beam headlight bulb,power55 W

Install bulb 1 with tab 2 inguide 3.

Engage spring clip 4 in thecatch.

Install plug 5.

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Install cover 6. Make surethat the wording TOP is atthe top.

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb




Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all theway to the right.

Remove cover 1 by turningit counter-clockwise.

Disconnect plug 2.

Release spring clips 3 attop and bottom and swingthem aside.

Remove bulb 4.Replace the defective bulb.

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High-beam headlight bulb,standard designationH7 halogen bulbHigh-beam headlight bulb,voltage12 VHigh-beam headlight bulb,power55 W

Install bulb 1 with tab 2 inguide 3.

Engage spring clip 4 in thecatch.

Install plug 5.

Install cover 6. Make surethat the wording TOP is atthe top.

Replacing parking-lightbulb




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Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all theway to the right.

Pull bulb carrier 1 out of theheadlight housing.Remove the bulb from thebulb socket.Replace the defective bulb.Parking light bulb, standarddesignationT8/4Parking light bulb, voltage12 VParking light bulb, power5 W

Install the bulb in the bulbsocket.

Install bulb carrier 1 in theheadlight housing.

Replacing the brake lightand rear light bulbs



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

Remove screws 1.Pull bulb housing 2 to therear until it is clear of theholders.

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Press bulb 3 into itssocket and turn itcounter-clockwise toremove.Replace the defective bulb.Tail light / brake light bulb,standard designationP25-2Tail light / brake light bulb,voltage12 VTail light / brake light bulb,power5...21 W

Install bulb 3 in its socket.

Seat bulb housing 2 in itsholders.Install screws 1.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs




Remove screw 1.

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

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise and remove itfrom the bulb housing.

Replace the defective bulb.Front flashing turn indicatorbulbs, standard designationR10WFront flashing turn indicatorbulbs, voltage12 VFront flashing turn indicatorbulbs, power10 W

Turn bulb 2 clockwise toinstall it in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboardside, insert the glass intothe bulb housing and closethe housing.

Install screw 1.

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Air filterRemoving air filter

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.Removing front seat ( 48)

Pull off side cover 1.

Open quick-actionadapters 2.Turn quick-action adapter 3at the inside to open andpull it out of the retainer.Pull side panel 4 at front outof the retainer and remove.

Remove three securingscrews 5.Remove fuel-tank cover 6.

Push out both retainers 1 bypressing at rear.Remove intake air pipe 2.

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Pull out air filter 3 at thebottom.

Installing air filter

Insert air filter 3 into the airfilter housing at the top.

Push the air filter into the airfilter housing at the bottom,making sure that the vanesare not bent.

Position intake air pipe 2 onthe air filter housing.Push retainers 1 into theholders until they engagewith an audible click.

Check that the throttle-valvecable is seated in guide 4of the intake and that thethrottle valve is seatedagainst the stop.

Install fuel-tank cover 6.

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Install securing screws 5.

Press side panel 4 into theretainer at front.Close quick-actionadapters 2.Turn quick-action adapter 3to the horizontal positionand press it into side pan-el 4.The quick-action adapterengages with an audibleclick.

Insert the side cover 1 intomount.Installing front seat ( 48).

Jump startingWhen jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the on-boardelectrical system.Remove the protective capfrom the battery adapterpoint.Begin by connecting oneend of the red jump leadto the positive terminal ofthe discharged battery and

the 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.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.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 terminals

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first, then disconnect thesecond lead from the posit-ive terminals.Remember to reinstall theprotective cap on the ad-apter point.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or

other products to start theengine.

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect 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

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 Motorrad has de-veloped a trickle-charger

specially designed for com-patibility with the electronicsof your motorcycle. Using thischarger, you can keep the

battery charged during longperiods of disuse, withouthaving to disconnect the bat-tery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You canobtain additional informationfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad 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 tocharge a completely flat bat-

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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

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 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 batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could

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

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motorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Removing front seat ( 48)

Disconnection inthe wrong sequence

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

Disconnect negative batterylead 1 first.

Open protective cap 2 forthe battery's positive termin-al.Then disconnect positivebattery lead 3.Remove screw 4 of the bat-tery retaining strap.Disengage the retainingstrap at the bottom and re-move.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back andforth if it is difficult to re-move.

Installing batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could


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.Engage the battery retain-ing strap at the bottom andpush it over the battery.

Install screw 4 of the batteryretaining strap.

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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.Close protective cap 2 forthe battery's positive termin-al.Connect battery negativelead 1.Switch on the ignition.Fully open the throttle onceor twice.The engine managementsystem registers thethrottle-valve positions.Installing front seat ( 48)Setting the clock ( 42)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Washing the motorcycle . . . . . . 116

Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Protective wax coating. . . . . . . . 118

Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . 118

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaningand care products you canobtain from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Thesubstances in BMW CareProducts have been testedin laboratories and in prac-tice; 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-cycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt onpainted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.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 componentsPlasticsClean 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.

WindscreenClean 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.

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

RadiatorClean 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.

RubberTreat 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 careWashing 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.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover forremoving specks of tar.Remember to wax the partstreated in this way.

Protective wax coat-ingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW carwax or products containingcarnauba wax or syntheticwax.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 ina dry room in such a waythat there is no load oneither wheel. AuthorisedBMW Motorrad dealers canprovide suitable auxiliarystands.

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 motorcycleto 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 . . . . . . . . 122

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 126

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start or is difficult to startPossible cause Remedy

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

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 58).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 58).

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

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 72)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 111)

Threaded fastenersActivity Type of threaded connection Tightening

torques

Front wheel

Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm

Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

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Activity Type of threaded connection Tighteningtorques

Rear wheel

Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 60 Nm

With OE Cross-spoked wheels: M10 x 53 x 1.25 60 Nm

Engine

Type

Engine, type Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally,two overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injec-tion

Technical data

Effective displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 11.0 : 1

Nominal output 74 kW, At: 7000 min-1

With OE Power reduction: 72 kW, At: 7000 min-1

Max. torque 115 Nm, At: 5500 min-1

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With OE Power reduction: 115 Nm, At: 5500 min-1

Maximum permissible engine speed 7800 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ

Fuel grade, usable with power- andconsumption-related restrictions

Regular, unleaded91 ROZ

Usable fuel capacity 20 l

Reserve fuel 4 l

Engine oil

Engine, oil capacity 4 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

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

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Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or bet-ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not usingsynthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Pleasedo not hesitate to contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques-tions relating the choice of a suitable engineoil for your motorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

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

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

SAE 15 W-40 or SAE 20 W-40 >0 °C, Operation at high temperatures

SAE 5 W-50 or SAE 10 W-50 >-20 °C, Use high-grade oils and syntheticoils.Suitable for all temperature ranges, Operationat low and high temperatures

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Riding specifications

Speeds

Top speed >200 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.4 s

Clutch

Clutch, type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressureplate

Transmission

Gearbox, type Fully helical 6-speed gearbox with integralreaction damper, claw-action shift by slidingsleeves

Gear ratios

1st gear transmission ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth)

2nd gear transmission ratio 1.583 (38:24 teeth)

3rd gear transmission ratio 1.259 (34:27 teeth)

4th gear transmission ratio 1.033 (31:30 teeth)



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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 BMW Telelever, with anti-dive, leading linkpivoted centrally on main frame / mounted onengine, with external spring strut

Front suspension, total suspension travel 190 mm, At wheel

Rear suspension, type Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, adjustable rebound dampingand hydraulically adjustable spring preload

Rear suspension, total suspension travel 200 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Front brake

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

Front brake pads Sintered metal

Rear brake

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

Rear brake pads Organic material

Wheels and tyres

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

With OE Cross-spoked wheels: Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Front wheel, rim size 2,50" x 19"

Front wheel, tyre designation 110/80 R19 59H-Tubeless

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

With OE Cross-spoked wheels: Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear wheel, rim size 4,00" x 17"

Rear wheel, tyre designation 150/70 R17 69H-Tubeless

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Tyre pressures

Front wheel, tyre pressure, one-up 2.2 bar, Tyre cold

Front wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Front wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure, one-up 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

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.

Battery

Battery, type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plug, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

Spark plug, electrode gapWhen new

0.8±0.1 mm

Spark plug, electrode gapWear limit

1 mm

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

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Parking light bulb, standard designation T8/4

Parking light bulb, voltage 12 V

Parking light bulb, power 5 W

Tail light / brake light bulb, standard designa-tion

P25-2

Tail light / brake light bulb, voltage 12 V

Tail light / brake light bulb, power 5...21 W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, standarddesignation

R10W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, voltage 12 V

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, power 10 W

Number-plate light bulb Integrated in rear light

Frame

Frame, type Two-part tubular-steel frame and load-bearingdrive unit

Type plate, location On left side behind side cover

Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame front section, top centre

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Dimensions

Overall length 2210 mm

Maximum width 915 mm, Across mirrors

Maximum height 1380 mm, In DIN normal-load position;without mirrors, windscreen lowered

Seat height without rider 840...860 mm, At unladen weight

Weights

Unladen weight 225 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road90 % load of fuel, without optional extras

Permitted gross weight 425 kg

Maximum payload 200 kg

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 134

BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

BMW Motorrad Service Card:on-the-spot breakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 136

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 142

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BMW Motorrad ser-viceAdvanced 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 havequestions regarding your mo-torcycle.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation forengineering quality and highreliability, BMW Motorrad is abyword for excellent quality ofservice.To ensure that your BMW isalways in optimum condition,BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you have the mainten-

ance work required for yourmotorcycle carried out reg-ularly, preferably by your au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. For generous treatmentof claims submitted after thewarranty period has expired,evidence of regular mainten-ance is essential.Certain signs of wear,moreover, may otherwise notbe noticed until it is too lateto put them right at moderatecost. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer's mechanicsknow every detail of yourmotorcycle and can takeremedial action if necessarybefore minor faults developinto serious problems. Byhaving the necessary repairsdone properly and in goodtime, you save time andmoney in the long run.

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BMW MotorradService Card: on-the-spot breakdownassistanceIn 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 servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an ex-tensive after-sales servicenetwork in place to look afteryou and your motorcycle inmore than 100 countries. InGermany alone, you have thebest possible access to ap-proximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerningthe international dealershipnetwork can be found in thebrochures entitled "ServiceContact Europe" and "ServiceContact Africa, America, Asia,Australia, Oceania".

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

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

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

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BMW ServiceAfter 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 InspectionAfter 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-ulesThe 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-deliveryCheckCarried out in accord-ance with manufacturer'sinstructions

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCarried out in accord-ance with manufacturer'sinstructions

Odometer reading

Brake fluid, newWithout BMW Integ-ral ABSWith BMW IntegralABS

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Confirmation of serviceThe 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, 6Accessories

General instructions, 78

BBattery

Battery, 129Charging battery whenconnected, 111Charging the battery whendisconnected, 112Installation, 15, 113maintenance instruc-tions, 111Removal, 15, 112Warning, battery chargecurrent, 27

Brake fluidchecking fluid level, frontbrakes, 90Checking fluid level, rearbrakes, 91Fluid level, front, 13Fluid level, rear, 13

Brake leverAdjusting the handbrakelever, 44

Brake padschecking front, 88Checking rear, 89Running in, 61

BrakesChecking operation, 88Technical data, 128

Bulbsgeneral instructions, 100Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb, 103Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb, 101Replacing parking-lightbulb, 104Replacing the brake lightand rear light bulbs, 105Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 106Technical data, 130Warning, bulb failure, 28

CCase

Adjusting, 80Closing, 80Installing, 81Opening, 79Removing, 81

Checklist, 58Clock, 22

Adjusting, 18Clutch

Adjusting the clutchlever, 43Fluid level, 11Technical data, 126

Confirmation of maintenancework, 137

Currency, 7

EElectrics

Technical data, 129Emergency off switch (kill

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EngineStarting, 58Technical data, 123Temperature gauge, 22, 23Warning, engine electron-ics, 26

Engine oilChecking fluid level, 11, 86Technical data, 124Topping up, 11Warning, engine oil pres-sure, 27

Equipment, 7EWS

Warning, 26

FFinal drive

Technical data, 127Frame

Technical data, 131Front seat

Adjusting, 49Holders, 15Installation, 48Removal, 48

FuelQuantity reading, 22refuelling, 72Warning, fuel down toreserve, 26

Fuel tank, 13Fuses, 129

GGear indicator, 22Grip heating, 17

HHandlebar fittings

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

Hazard warning flashers, 16,17Switching off, 39Switching on, 38

HeadlightAdjusting, 11Adjusting headlight beamthrow, 46Adjustment for driving onleft/driving on right, 45

Headlight flasher, 16High-beam headlight, 16Horn, 16

IIgnition

Switching off, 36Switching on, 36

ImmobiliserWarning, 26

Instrument clusterOverview, 18Sensor for lighting, 18

KKeys, 38

LLaying up, 118

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LightsSwitching off the parkinglights, 45Switching on the high-beamheadlight, 45switching on the low-beamheadlight, 44Switching on the parkinglights, 45switching on the sidelights, 44

MMaintenance

General instructions, 86Multifunction display, 22

Anti-theft alarm, 18

PPower socket, 11Pre-ride check, 59

RRefuelling, 72

ReserveWarning, 26

Residual range, 40Restoring to use, 119Rev. counter, 18Running gear

Technical data, 127

SSeat

Lock, 11Overview, 15

Service, 134Service Card, 135Side stand

starting the engine, 58Spark plugs

technical data, 130Speedometer, 18Spring preload, front

Adjusting, 51Spring preload, rear

Adjusting, 13, 51Starter, 17

Steering lockLocking, 37

Suspension damping, rearAdjusting, 11, 52

TTechnical data

Battery, 129Brakes, 128Bulbs, 130Clutch, 126Electrics, 129Engine, 123Engine oil, 124Final drive, 127Frame, 131Running gear, 127spark plugs, 130Standards, 7Transmission, 126Tyre pressures, 4, 129Wheels and tyres, 128

Telltale lights, 18Toolkit, 15Torques, 122

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Transmissionstarting the engine, 58Technical data, 126

Tripmaster, 22Operation, 39Resetting the tripmeter, 40Residual range, 40Selecting readings, 39

Troubleshooting chart, 122Turn indicators

Left, 16Right, 17Switching off, 17, 47Switching on left, 46Switching on right, 47

Type plate, 11Tyres

Approved tyres, 95checking tread depth, 94Checking tyre pressures, 53Inflation pressures, 4, 129Running in, 62Technical data, 128Top speed, 95

VVehicle

General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13Laying up, 118Restoring to use, 119

WWarning lights, 18Warnings, 22

Mode of presentation, 23Warnings, overview, 24, 30Wheels

Installing front wheel, 97Installing rear wheel, 99Removing front wheel, 95Removing rear wheel, 99Technical data, 128

WindscreenAdjusting, 11

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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.

Important data for refuelling.

FuelRecommended fuel grade Super unleaded

95 ROZ

Usable fuel capacity 20 l

Reserve fuel 4 l

Tyre pressuresFront wheel, tyre pressure, one-up 2.2 bar, Tyre cold

Front wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Front wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure, one-up 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

BMW recommends

BMW Motorrad

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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

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• 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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Applies to: Motorcycles with hand protectorsOA

Possibility of malfunction due to incorrectly posi-tioned hand protectorIf the hand protector is twisted out of position relative to the handlebar lever to the extent that the two come into contact, there is a possibility of the handlebar lever remaining continuously in the partly operated position. This is turn can cause problems with the clutch or brake function, depending on which lever is affected.Possible causes can be:– Crash or fall– Lack of due care when trans-

porting the motorcycle– Threaded fasteners working

loose

– Impermissible ergonomic set-tings (see Rider's Manual, "Adjusting clutch lever//han-dlebar lever" or, as applicable, "Adjusting brake lever/handle-bar lever").

• Before riding off, always check that there is nothing to impede the movement of the clutch lever and the handbrake lever.

Checking freedom of movement of handlebar levers

The movement of the handlebar levers is not impeded if– you can insert a finger into the

gap between the handlebar lever and the hand protector,

or– the handlebar lever is easily

pushed forward from its nor-mal released position.

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Aligning hand protector

• Push the handlebar lever fully forward. Turn the hand protec-tor until the tip of the handlebar lever touches the cross on the label.

• Have the settings and the threaded-fastener tightening torques checked by a special-ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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