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BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate RidingMachine
Rider'sManual (USModel)F 650GS
Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Color number
First registration
Registration number
Retailer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Retailer's address/phone number (compa-ny stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.
We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
Table of Contents
You can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic.1 General instructions . . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of this manual . . . . 72 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Displays with onboard com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Displays with Tire PressureControl TPC/RDCOE . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warning indica-tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warning indicators of on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warning indica-torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30TPC/RDC warning indica-torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Anti-theft alarm warning indi-catorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobilizer(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 42Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . 43
Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 51Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . 53BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 62Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Driving offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 69Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6 Technology in detail . . . 73Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 89General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 104Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Cleaning sensitive motorcy-cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Protective wax coating . . . . . 122Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 122Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
10 Technical data . . . . . . . 123Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 124Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 125Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 131Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 133Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Riding specifications . . . . . . . 137
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 140BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 141Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Confirmation of service . . . . . 147Reporting Safety Defects. . . . . . . . . . 154
General instructions
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried out on your motorcycle willbe documented in Chapter 11.Proof of the maintenance workperformed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.
Abbreviations andsymbols
Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for rea-
sons of your safety and the safe-ty of others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.
Special information on op-erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte-nance and adjustment proce-dures.
Indicates the end of anitem of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.
Indicates the end of ac-cessory or equipment-dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipmentThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessoriesBMW optional acces-sories can be purchasedand installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorradretailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
RDC Tire Pressure Control(TPC).
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EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes optionalequipment (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment which you have notordered. Please note, too, thatyour motorcycle might not be ex-actly as illustrated in this manualon account of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories not de-scribed in this Rider's Manual,then this equipment is describedin a separate operating manual.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and out-puts in the Rider's Manual referto the Deutsche Institut für Nor-mung e. V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance regulations. Ver-sions for individual countries maydiffer.
Currentness of thismanualThe high safety and quality stan-dards of BMW motorcycles aremaintained by constant devel-opment work on designs, equip-ment and accessories. Becauseof this, your motorcycle may dif-fer from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In addition,BMW Motorrad cannot guaranteethe total absence of errors. Wehope you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on thebasis of the data, illustrations ordescriptions in this manual.
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Overviews
Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General view, left side1 Onboard socket ( 80)2 Seat lock ( 59)3 Engine oil fill location and oil
dipstick ( 91)
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General view, right side1 Fuel filler opening ( 71)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 95)3 Vehicle Identification
Number (on steering-headbearing), Type plate (onsteering-head bearing)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 94)
5 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 95),Coolant fill location (behindside panel) ( 96)
6 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 56)
7 Adjustment of rear damping( 57)
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Underneath seat1 Location of first-aid kit (OA)2 Onboard toolkit3 Payload table4 Tire inflation pressure table5 Helmet holder ( 60)6 Rider's Manual (US Model)7 Tools for adjusting spring
preload ( 56)
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Under fairing1 Battery ( 113)2 Air filter housing ( 112)
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Left handlebar fitting1 Operating onboard comput-
erOE ( 43)2 ABS operationOE ( 53)3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 50), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 51)
5 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 49)
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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency ON/OFF switch
( 52)2 Starter button ( 64)3 Heated hand gripsOE
( 53)4 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 50), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 51)
5 Turn indicators off ( 51),Hazard warning flashers off( 52)
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Instrument cluster1 Indicator lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operating clock ( 42),
Operation of stopwatchOE
( 46)4 Multifunction display
( 22)5 Operating odometer
( 42)6 Anti-theft alarm indicator
light (OE), Sensor for instru-ment lighting, Engine speedwarning lightOE ( 47)
7 Tachometer
The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Parking lights
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Status indicators
Status indicators
Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Displays with onboard comput-erOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Displays with Tire Pressure ControlTPC/RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning indicators of onboard com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TPC/RDC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . 32
Anti-theft alarm warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Standard displaysMultifunction display
1 Clock ( 42)2 Odometer and tripmeters
( 42)
Indicator lights
1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicators, left3 Idling4 Flashing turn indicators,
right
Service display
If the time remaining until thenext service lies within a month,the service date is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month and year areshown with two and four dig-its respectively separated by acolon. In this example the displaymeans "March 2007".
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If the motorcycle is driven longdistances annually, it is possiblethat earlier service is required. Ifthe odometer reading for the ear-lier service lies within 600 miles(1000 km), the remaining miles(kilometers) are counted downin 60-mile (100-km) steps andbriefly displayed following thepre-ride check.
If the service interval has beenexceeded, the general warninglight also lights up yellow in ad-dition to the date or mileage dis-play. The Service lettering is dis-played continuously.
If the service display alreadymore than one month be-
fore the service date, or if theService lettering does not stopafter the service date is exceed-ed, then the date stored in theinstrument cluster must be set.This situation can occur if thebattery has been disconnectedfor a longer time.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.
Displays with onboardcomputerOE
Multifunction display
1 Onboard computer displayareaOE ( 43)
2 Gear indicator ( 23)3 Coolant temperature
( 24)4 Fuel capacity ( 24)
Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the
display.
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If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' indicator light also
lights up.
Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars over thetemperature symbol show
the coolant temperature level.
Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars overthe filling station symbol
indicate the remaining fuel quan-tity. The top cross bar is shownenlarged and is equal to a corre-spondingly higher fuel level thanthe other cross bars.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.
Displays with TirePressure Control TPC/RDCOE
1 Temperature-compensatedtire inflation pressuresOE( 48)
Standard warningindicatorsDisplay
Warnings are indicated by thewarning lights 1 or by the gener-al warning light 2 in conjunctionwith a warning or a warning sym-bol in the multifunction display.The general warning light lightsup red or yellow, depending onthe urgency of the warnings.
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The warning symbols 1 and 2can be shown in the multifunc-tion display. Warnings like 3 areshown in the display area of theodometer preceded by the warn-ing triangle 4.
If several warnings are active, allcorresponding warning lights andsymbols are displayed. Warningscan be displayed in alternationwith the odometers ( 42). Thegeneral warning light is shown inaccordance with the most urgentwarning.
The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3
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Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning
Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27)
EWS appears onthe display
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 27)
Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode( 28)
Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 28)
Lights up yellow Is indicated Bulb defective ( 28)
LAMP appears onthe display
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Electronic immobilizer isactive
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning triangle appears onthe display.
EWS appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or communica-tion between the key and engineelectronics is disrupted.Remove other motorcycle keysfrom the ignition key ring.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserveFuel-reserve warning lightlights up.
A fuel shortage can lead tomisfiring and to the engine
dying unexpectedly. Misfiring candamage the catalytic converter,and the engine dying unexpectedcan lead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tank iscompletely empty.
Possible cause:At the most, the fuel tank stillcontains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
≥1.1 gal (≥4 l)Refueling ( 71)
Coolant temperature toohigh
General warning light showsred.
The temperature symbolflashes.
Continued driving with anoverheated engine can re-
sult in engine damage.Be sure to observe the measureslisted below.
Possible cause:Coolant level is too low.Checking coolant level ( 95)
If coolant level is too low:Topping up coolant ( 96)
Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.If possible, continue drivingin the part-load range to cooldown the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionswitched on so that the radia-tor fan continues to operate.Should the coolant temperaturefrequently be too high, havethe fault rectified as quickly aspossible by a specialized work-
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shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergency-operation mode
General warning light showsyellow.
Engine symbol appears onthe display.
The engine is in the emer-gency operating mode. On-
ly reduced engine performancemay be available, which can leadto danger driving situations, es-pecially during passing maneu-vers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.
Possible cause:The engine control unit has di-agnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and canno longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emergen-cy operating mode.Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine performance may not beavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Engine oil pressureinsufficient
Engine oil-pressure warninglight flashes.
The oil pressure in the lubricatingoil circuit is too low. Stop imme-diately and switch off the engine.
The warning on insufficientengine oil pressure is no
substitute for the function ofan oil-level indicator. The cor-rect engine oil level can only bechecked on the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:The engine oil level is too low.Checking engine oil level( 91)
If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil ( 92)
Possible cause:The engine oil pressure is insuffi-cient.
Driving with insufficient en-gine oil pressure can result
in engine damage.Do not continue driving.
Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.
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Warning triangle appears onthe display.
LAMP appears on the display.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, parkinglight, tail light, brake light or turnindicator bulb defective.Locate defective bulb with vi-sual check.Replacing low-beam bulb( 106)Replacing high-beam bulb( 106)Replacing parking light bulb( 108)
Replacing brake and tail lightbulb ( 110)Replacing front and rear turnindicator bulbs ( 109)
Warning indicators ofonboard computer OE
The ambient temperature displayflashes.
Possible cause:The ambient temperature mea-sured at the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 °F (3 °C).
The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).Always think well ahead whentemperatures are low, especiallyon bridges and where the road isin the shade.
Think well ahead when driving.
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ABS warningindicators OE
Display
ABS warnings are indicated bythe ABS warning light 1.In some countries an alternativedisplay of the ABS warning lightis possible.
Possible country-dependentversions.
Additional information on theBMW Motorrad ABS is providedfrom page ( 74); an overview
of the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.3
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Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning
Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)
Lights up ABS deactivated ( 32)
Lights up ABS error ( 32)
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Self-diagnosis notcompleted
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven a fewyards.Ride off slowly. It must be not-ed that the ABS function is notavailable until the self-diagnosishas been completed.
ABS deactivatedABS warning light lights up.
Possible cause:The ABS system has been deac-tivated by the driver.
with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
Switching on ABS function( 54)
ABS errorABS warning light lights up.
Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detect-ed an error. The ABS function isnot available.Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ABSfunction is not available. Ob-serve additional information onsituations which can lead to anABS error ( 75).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
TPC/RDC warningindicators OE
Display
The warning symbol 1 signalsa critical tire pressure, and thecorresponding air pressure of thefront wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3flashes.
If the critical value is at thelimit of the permissible tol-
erance, the general warning lightalso lights up in yellow. If the de-termined tire pressure is outsidethe permissible tolerance, the
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general warning light flashes inred.
Additional information on theBMW Motorrad TPC is providedfrom page ( 75); an overviewof the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.
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Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning
Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire pressure in limit area of permissibletolerance ( 35)
The critical air pres-sure flashes
Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler-ance ( 35)
The critical air pres-sure flashes
"--" or "-- --"is displayed
Transmission error ( 35)
Lights up yellow Is indicated Sensor defective or system fault ( 36)
"--" or "-- --"is displayed
Lights up yellow Is indicated Battery of tire pressure sensor weak( 36)
RdC appears onthe display.
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Tire pressure in limit areaof permissible tolerance
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning triangle appears onthe display.
Critical air pressure flashes.Possible cause:The measured tire pressure is inthe limit area of the permissibletolerance.Correct tire pressure in accor-dance with instructions on backof cover of Rider's Manual.
Before adjusting the tire in-flation pressure, observe
the information on temperaturecompensation and on inflationpressure adjustment in the chap-ter "Technology in detail".
Tire pressure outsidepermissible tolerance
General warning light flash-es red.
Warning triangle appears onthe display.
Critical air pressure flashes.Possible cause:The measured tire pressure isoutside the permissible tolerance.Check tire for damage anddrivability.
Is it still possible to drive with tire:
Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure result in poorer han-
dling of the motorcycle.Always adapt your driving styleto the incorrect tire inflationpressure.
Correct tire pressure at nextopportunity.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the driv-ability of the tire:Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Transmission error"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:The motorcycle's speed has notexceeded the threshold of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h). TheTPC sensors do not transmittheir signal until a speed abovethis threshold is reached ( 75).Watch TPC display at higherspeed. A permanent fault hasnot occurred until the generalwarning light also lights up. Inthis case:
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Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Possible cause:There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the TPC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which interfere with the connec-tion between the TPC controlunit and the sensors.Watch the TPC display in an-other environment. A perma-nent fault has not occurred un-til the general warning light alsolights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Sensor defective orsystem fault
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning triangle appears onthe display.
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:Wheels without installed TPCsensors are mounted.Retrofit wheel set with TPCsensors.
Possible cause:One or two TPC sensors havefailed.Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Possible cause:A system fault has occurred.Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Battery of tire pressuresensor weak
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning triangle appears onthe display.
RdC appears on the display.
This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:The battery of the tire pressuresensor no longer has its full ca-pacity. The operation of the tirepressure control is only ensuredfor a limited time.
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Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
Anti-theft alarmwarning indicators OE
General warning light showsyellow.
The warning dWA is displayedwith the warning triangle in frontof it.
This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:The anti-theft alarm battery hasno capacity.The operation of theanti-theft alarm is no longer en-sured with the motorcycle batterydisconnected.Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
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Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 40
Electronic immobilizer (EWS) . . . . . . . . 41
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tire Pressure Control RDCOE . . . . . . . 48
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 41).Ignition key and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.
with case OA
with TopcaseOA
The cases and the Topcase canalso be ordered with locks forthe same key on request. Pleasecontact a specialized workshopfor this purpose, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Switching on ignition
Turn key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)
with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
Turn key to position 1.In addition to the points namedabove, the ABS self-diagnosisis also carried out. ( 66)
Switching off ignition
Turn key to position 2.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered acces-sories remain operational fora limited period of time.Battery can be recharged viaonboard socket.
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Locking handlebars
Turn handlebars to left.Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.
Electronic immobilizer(EWS)Theft protectionThe electronic immobilizer EWShelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and this en-hanced security is at your dis-posal without any need for you toset parameters or activate addi-tional systems. The engine of amotorcycle fitted with this elec-tronic immobilizer can be startedonly with the keys that belongto the motorcycle. You can alsohave your authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer disable particularkeys, for example in the eventthat you lose your keys. The en-gine cannot be started with a keythat has been barred.
Electronics in keyThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering antenna in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognized as "authorized" foryour motorcycle.
A spare key attached tothe same ring as the igni-
tion key used to start the enginecould "irritate" the electronics,in which case the enabling sig-nal for starting is not issued. Thewarning EWS is shown in themultifunction display.Always store the spare key sepa-rately from the ignition key.
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Replacement and extrakeysReplacement and spare keysare only available through an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an integrat-ed security system, so the retail-er is under an obligation to checkthe legitimacy of all applicationsfor replacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you must bring along all otherkeys that belong to the motorcy-cle. A key that has been barredcan subsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.
ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.
Switch on ignition.
Hold down button 1.Hours 2 flash.Press button 1.Hours increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Hold down button 1.Minutes 3 flash.Press button 1.Minutes increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Press and hold button 1 or donot press any further button.End setting; set time is dis-played.
Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readingsSwitch on ignition.with onboard computerOE
If necessary, switch over fromstopwatch to odometer withbutton 1.
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Press button 2.
Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:
Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Tire pressures (OE)Warnings if necessary
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.
Press and hold button 2.Tripmeter is reset.
Onboard computer OE
Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.
Press button 1.
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Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:
Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRange
Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is stopped,the engine heat can falsify themeasurement of the ambienttemperature. If the influence ofthe engine heat becomes toogreat, -- is temporarily shown inthe display.
If the ambient temperature dropsbelow 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera-ture display flashes as a warningof possible icing-up. The displayautomatically switches from anyother mode to the temperaturereading when the temperature
drops below this threshold forthe first time.
Average speed
The average speed is calculatedbased on the elapsed time sincethe last reset. Times duringwhich the engine was stoppedare excluded from the calculation.
Resetting average speedSwitch on ignition.Select average speed.
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Hold down button 1.Average speed is reset.
Average consumption
The average consumption is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset by
the corresponding amount of fuelused.
Resetting averageconsumptionSwitch on ignition.Select average consumption.
Hold down button 1.Average consumption is reset.
Range
The range indicates what dis-tance can still be driven with theremaining fuel. The calculation ismade based on the fuel level andan average consumption storedfor this purpose, however whichneed not always match the val-ue that can be called up in thedisplay.With a completely filled fuel tank,the fuel volume cannot be deter-mined exactly. In this area a min-imum range is indicated, markedwith a > symbol. As soon as thefuel level can be determined ex-
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actly, the range is shown moreprecisely.When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. Otherwise neither thefill level nor the range display canbe updated.
The determined range is anapproximate reading. BMW
Motorrad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use the fullrange before refueling.
Stopwatch
As an alternative to the odome-ter, the stopwatch can be dis-played. The display consistsof hours, minutes, seconds andtenths of a second separated bydots.To use the stopwatch as a laptimer, it can also be operatedvia the INFO button on the han-dlebar fitting instead of with thebutton 2. If the operation of thestopwatch is set to the INFObutton, the onboard computermust be operated with the but-ton 2.
The stopwatch continues to runin the background when the dis-play is temporarily switched overto the odometer. The stopwatchalso continues to run when theignition is temporarily switchedoff.
Operating stopwatch
If necessary, switch over fromodometer to stopwatch withbutton 1.
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Press stopped stopwatch but-ton 2.Stopwatch runs starting fromindicated time in steps of one-tenth of a second.Press button 2 with stopwatchrunning.Stopwatch shows the timemeasured.Press and hold button 2.Stopwatch is reset and shows0.00.00.0.
Using stopwatch as Lap-Timer
Press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untildisplay changes.FLASH (display of enginespeed warning) and ON orOFF are shown.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON orOFF are shown.Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired state is shown.ON: Operation of stopwatchwith INFO button on handlebarfitting.
OFF: operation of stopwatchwith button 2 in instrumentcluster.To confirm setting, press andhold button 1 and button 2simultaneously until displaychanges.The settings are applied andthe last display is shown.If no confirmation is made, thelast setting is retained.
Engine speed warning
The engine speed warning sig-nals to the driver that the redengine speed range has beenreached. This signal is shown in
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red by the flashing of the anti-theft alarm indicator light 1.The signal is maintained until thetransmission is upshifted or theengine speed is reduced. It canbe activated or deactivated bythe driver.
Activating engine speedwarning
Press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untildisplay changes.FLASH (display of enginespeed warning) and ON orOFF are shown.
Press button 1 until desiredstate is shown.ON: engine speed warning ac-tivated.OFF: engine speed warningdeactivated.To confirm setting, press andhold button 1 and button 2simultaneously until displaychanges.The settings are applied andthe last display is shown.If no confirmation is made, thelast setting is retained.
Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE
Selecting TPC/RDCdisplaySwitch on ignition.
Press button 2 repeatedly untiltire pressures are shown.
The tire pressures are shownalternately with the mileage dis-play. The left-hand value indi-cates the air pressure of the frontwheel, and the right-hand val-
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ue the air pressure of the rearwheel. Immediately after switch-ing on the ignition, -- -- isdisplayed, as the transfer of theair pressure values does not be-gin until a speed over 20 mph(30 km/h) is reached.
Indicates the display of thetire pressure.
LightsParking lightsThe parking lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignition isswitched on.
The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.
Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.
With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on the
lights by switching on the high-beam headlight with the ignitionswitched on or by operating theheadlight flasher.
High-beam headlight
Press top section of full-beamheadlight switch 1.High-beam headlight isswitched on.
Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to center position.High-beam headlight isswitched off.Press bottom section of full-beam headlight switch 1.High-beam headlight isswitched on as long as switchis pressed (headlight flasher).
Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off ignition.
Immediately after switching offignition, press and hold left-hand turn indicator button 1.
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Parking light switches on.
Switching off parkinglightsSwitch ignition on and then offagain.Parking light switched off.
Turn indicatorsSwitching on left-handturn indicatorSwitch on ignition.
After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-
ering a distance of approx. 650ft (200 m), the turn indicators areautomatically switched off.
Press left-hand turn indicatorbutton 1.Left-hand turn indicator isswitched on.Indicator light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.
Switching on right-handturn indicatorSwitch on ignition.
After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-
ering a distance of approx. 650ft (200 m), the turn indicators areautomatically switched off.
Press right-hand turn indicatorbutton 2.Right-hand turn indicator isswitched on.Indicator light for right-handturn indicators flashes.
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Switching off turnindicator
Press turn-indicator cancel but-ton 3.Turn indicator is switched off.Indicator lights for turn indica-tors are off.
Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on ignition.
The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.
If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing functionreplaces the emergency flashingfunction as long as the button ispressed. If the turn indicator but-ton is released, the emergencyflasher function becomes activeagain.
Press left 1 and right-hand 2turn indicator buttons simulta-neously.Hazard warning flashers areswitched on.Left/right turn indicator lightsflash.Switch off ignition.Hazard warning flashers contin-ue to operate.Indicator lights of left and rightturn indicator are off.
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Switching off hazardwarning flashers
Press turn-indicator cancel but-ton 3.Hazard warning flashers areswitched off.
Emergency ON/OFFswitch
1 Emergency ON/OFF switch
Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency ON/OFF switch.
a Operating positionb Engine switched off.
The engine can only bestarted in the operating
position.
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Heated hand grips OE
1 Heated hand grip switch
The handlebar grips can be heat-ed at two different levels. Theheated hand grips option can on-ly be activated when the engineis running.
The increase in power con-sumption caused by the
heated hand grips can drain thebattery if you are riding at lowengine speeds. If the battery isinadequately charged, the heat-ed hand grips are switched off toensure starting capability.
2 Heating function off.3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible).4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible).
BMW Motorrad ABSOE
Switching off ABSfunctionSwitch on ignition or bring mo-torcycle to a stop.
Hold down ABS button 1.ABS warning light begins tolight up.
Release ABS button within fiveseconds.
ABS warning light contin-ues to light up.
ABS function is switched off.
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Switching on ABSfunction
Hold down ABS button 1.ABS warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has
not been completed, it begins toflash.Release ABS button within fiveseconds.
ABS warning light remainsoff or continues to flash.
ABS function is switched on.As an alternative to pressingthe ABS button, the ignitioncan also be switched off andthen on again.
If the ABS light continuesto light up after switching
the ignition off and then on again,an ABS fault has occurred.
ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to
accidents.Only adjust the clutch lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.
The adjusting screw has alimit position and can be
turned more easily when youpress the clutch lever forward.
Distance between handlebargrip and clutch lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise.Distance between handlebargrip and clutch lever decreases.
BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.
Adjusting the brake leverwhile driving can lead to
accidents.
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Only adjust the brake lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.
The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can
be turned more easily whenyou press the handbrake leverforward.
Distance between handlebargrip and handbrake lever in-creases.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise.
Distance between handlebargrip and handbrake lever de-creases.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrors
Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.
Adjusting mirror arm
Slide protective cap 1 up overscrew connection on mirrorarm.Loosen the nut 2.Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Tighten the nut to the spec-ified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.
Mirror on clamping ele-ment
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
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Slide protective cap overthreaded fastener.
Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set the springpreload of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelRemoving seat ( 59)
Remove toolkit 1.
Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.
To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 2 clockwiseusing toolkit.To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 2 counter-clockwise using toolkit.
Basic setting of springpreload, rear
Turn adjusting screw coun-terclockwise as far as pos-sible (Full tank of gas, withrider 187 lbs (85 kg))
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Insert toolkit 1.Installing seat ( 60)
DampingDampingThe damping must be adjustedto the road conditions and thespring preload.A rough road surface requiressofter damping than a smoothroad surface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rearwheel
Adjust damping via adjustingscrew 1.
To increase damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 clockwise.
To decrease damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 counterclock-wise.
Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjusting screwclockwise as far as possibleand then turn back 2 clicks(Full tank of gas, with rider187 lbs (85 kg))
TiresChecking tire pressureMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer hand-
ing characteristics of the motor-cycle and reduces the life of thetires.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.
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At high road speeds, tirevalves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugalforce.Use valve caps with rubber sealsand screw them on firmly to pre-vent sudden tire deflation.
Check tire pressures againstdata below.
Tire pressure, front
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up,at tire temperature 68 °F(20 °C))
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Driver withpassenger and/or load, at tiretemperature 68 °F (20 °C))
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up,at tire temperature 68 °F(20 °C))
Tire pressure, rear
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver withpassenger and/or load, at tiretemperature 68 °F (20 °C))
If tire pressure is too low:Correct tire pressure.
HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjusted tothe relevant conditions by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad retail-er.
Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.Spring preload adjustment mayonly be insufficient when the mo-torcycle is very heavily loaded.In this case, the headlight rangemust be adjusted to the weight.
If you are unsure whetherthe basic headlight setting
is correct, consult a specializedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Adjusting headlight range
Loosen screws 1 on left andright.Adjust headlight by tiltingslightly.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.
Basic headlight rangeadjustment
Loosen screws 1 on left andright.Adjust headlight by tiltingslightly so that tip 2 points tomarking 3.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.
SeatRemoving seatMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Turn seat lock 1 counterclock-wise with ignition key and hold.
Raise seat 2 at front and re-lease key.Remove seat and set down onrubber buffers.
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Installing seat
Insert seat in brackets 3.Firmly press down on seat atfront.The seat can be heard to lockinto place.
Helmet holderRemoving seat ( 59)
Pull steel cable available as anoptional accessory through hel-met and push onto two eyeson one of helmet holders 1.
The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.
When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the helmetlock.
If the helmet is securedon the left-hand side of
the motorcycle, damage can becaused by the hot end muffler.Attach the helmet to the right-hand side of the motorcycle ifpossible.
Guide helmet and cable to rear.Installing seat ( 60)
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Riding
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Driving offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots
This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer will be happy toadvise you and has the correctclothing for every purpose.
Reduced clearance ininclined positionwith loweringOE
With a lowered running gear themotorcycle does not have its fullclearance in an inclined position.
When driving in curves withlowered motorcycles, mo-
torcycle parts can contact the
road surface soon than accus-tomed, which can lead to acci-dents.Carefully try out the clearanceof the motorcycle in an inclinedposition and adjust your drivingstyle accordingly.
SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:Settings of spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire treadEtc.
Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.
Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts of al-cohol or drugs will adverse-
ly affect your perception and yourability to assess situations andmake decisions, and slow downyour reflexes. Medication can ex-acerbate these effects.Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.
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Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a
health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in closedrooms.
High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the
engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specified main-tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.
Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Make sure that no highlyflammable materials can comein contact with the hot exhaustsystem.
Cooling would be inade-quate if the engine were al-
lowed to idle for a lengthy periodwith the motorcycle at a stand-still: overheating would result. Inextreme cases, the motorcyclecould catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. After starting, rideoff immediately.
Tampering with controlunit of electronic engine-management system
Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.
Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damage
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caused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.
ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off:BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchDamping setting and springpreloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage
At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcy-cle with the side stand extendedand a gear engaged. The enginewill switch itself off if you start itwith the transmission in neutraland then engage a gear beforeretracting the side stand.
TransmissionYou can start the engine whenthe transmission is in neutral or ifyou pull the clutch with a gearengaged. Do not engage theclutch until after switching onthe ignition, as otherwise the en-gine cannot be started. Whenthe transmission is in neutral, thegreen neutral indicator light is onand the gear indicator in the mul-tifunction display shows N.
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch inrun position a.
Transmission lubricationis only ensured when the
engine is running.Insufficient lu-brication can lead to transmissiondamage.Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for longer periods or push itover longer distances with theengine switched off.
Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)
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with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 66)
Press starter button 1.
At extremely low tempera-tures it may be necessary
to operate the throttle twist gripduring starting. At ambient tem-peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),actuate the clutch after switchingon the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.
Engine starts.If the engine fails to start, thetroubleshooting table in thechapter "Technical Data" mayprovide assistance. ( 124)
Pre-ride checkAfter the ignition is switched on,the instrument cluster conductsa test of the pointer instrumentsand the warning and indicatorlights. This so-called Pre-Ride-Check is canceled as soon as theengine is started.
Phase 1The pointer of the tachometerand speedometer are run up tothe end stop.
At the same time, the followingwarning and indicator lights areswitched on consecutively:Indicator light for high-beamheadlight and telltale light forleft turn indicatorGeneral warning light in yellowand indicator light for idlingWarning light for fuel reserveand indicator light for right turnindicatorWarning light for oil pressure
with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
ABS warning light
Phase 2General warning lightchanges from yellow to red.
Phase 3The pointers of the tachometerand speedometer are run back.At the same time, all switched-onwarning and indicator lights are
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switched off consecutively in thereverse order.
If a pointer has not been moved,or if one of the specified warningand indicator lights has not beenswitched on:
If it was not possible toswitch on the warning
lights, possible malfunctionscannot be indicated.Watch all warning and indicatorlights on the display.
Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
ABS self-diagnosisOE
The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ABS ischecked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switch onthe ignition. To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must bedriven a few yards.
Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible country-specif-ic version of ABS warning
light.
Phase 2Checking the wheel sensorswhile starting off.
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible country-specif-ic version of ABS warning
light.
ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.
If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted:Continued driving is possible.It must be noted that the ABSfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period on
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twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased enginewear.Adhere to the specified enginerun-in speeds.
Do not exceed the engine run-in speeds.
Engine break-in speed
<5000 min-1
Do not accelerate at full throt-tle.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.After 300 - 750 miles (500 -1,200 km), have the first in-spection performed.
Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 300 miles(500 km). This initial reductionin braking efficiency can becompensated for by exertinggreater pressure on the levers.
New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.Brake early.
TiresNew tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tiresare run in. This running in proce-dure is essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.
New tires have notachieved their full adhesion
yet. There is a danger of
accidents when driving atextreme angles.Avoid extreme angles.
Driving offroadTire inflation pressure
A tire inflation pressure re-duced for offroad driving
leads to poorer handling of themotorcycle on paved roads andcan result in accidents.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.
Rims offroadBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for possibledamage after riding offroad.
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediately
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because of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.
Driving on unpaved or dirtyroads leads to increased
brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thicknessmore often and replace the brakepads sooner.
Spring preload anddamping
Spring preload and damp-ing values that have been
changed for offroad use reducehandling characteristics on pavedsurfaces.Before returning to on-road use,reset correct spring preload andcorrect damping.
BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the morethe front wheel is loaded. Thegreater the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transferred.To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This optimal-ly utilizes the dynamic load in-crease on the front wheel. At thesame time, the clutch should al-so be actuated. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generat-ed as quickly as possible andwith great force, the dynamicload distribution cannot followthe increased deceleration and
the braking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. The front wheel locksand the danger of falling increas-es.
with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
To prevent the front wheel fromlocking, the ABS system mustintervene and reduce the brakepressure; the braking distanceincreases.
Descending mountainpasses
There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use on-
ly the rear brakes when descend-ing mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.
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Wet brakesAfter washing the motor-cycle, after driving through
water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.Brake early until the brakes aredry or braked until dry.
Salt on brakesThe full braking effect canbe delayed if the motor-
cycle is ridden on salt-coveredroads and the brakes are not ap-plied for some time.Brake early until the salt layer ofthe brake disks and brake padshas been braked off.
Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakedisks and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance tasks, make sure that
the brake disks and brake padsare free of oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.
Driving on unpaved or dirtyroads leads to increased
brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thicknessmore often and replace the brakepads sooner.
Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing on side stand
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guarantee
that the motorcycle will rest firm-ly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Switch off the engine.Pull handbrake lever.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.Use your left foot to extendside stand fully.
The side stand is designedto support only the weight
of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.
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Slowly lean motorcycle to sideuntil its weight is taken bystand and dismount to left.
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface
of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn handlebars to full left orright lock position.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.
On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill;
select 1st gear.
Lock steering lock.
Remove from side standUnlock steering lock.From left, grip handlebars withboth hands.Pull handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift motorcycle to up-right position.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.
An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the vehicle.
Sit on motorcycle and use yourleft foot to retract side stand.
Placing on center standOE
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guarantee
that the motorcycle will rest firm-ly on the stand.Always check that the ground
under the stand is level andfirm.
Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on left handlebar grip.Grasp passenger seat handleor rear frame with your righthand.Using your right foot, presscenter stand toward rear untilfeet rest on ground.Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pulling mo-torcycle toward rear.
Excessive movementscould result in the center
stand retracting, and themotorcycle would topple as aresult.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the centerstand.
Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock.
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Pushing off centerstandOE
Unlock steering lock.Place your left hand on lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip reargrab handle or rear frame.Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.Make sure that center stand isfully retracted.
RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the rear wheel.This results in a danger of falling.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontoplastic parts immediately.
Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onside stand.
The available fuel tank vol-ume can only be optimally
used with the vehicle standing onthe side stand.
Open protective cap.Open fuel tank cap with igni-tion key by turning it counter-clockwise.
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Refuel with quality listed belowat most until lower edge of fillerneck is reached.
Recommended fuel qual-ity
91 ROZ/RON (Regular un-leaded gasoline)
Usable fuel quantity
approx. 4.2 gal (approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
≥1.1 gal (≥4 l)Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.
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Technology in detail
Technology in detail
Brake system with BMW MotorradABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS OE
How does ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerablypoorer friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceeded whenthe driver increases the brakepressure, the wheels begin toblock and driving stability is lost,and a fall can result. Before thissituation occurs, ABS intervenesand adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enables thewheels to continue to turn and
maintains driving stability regard-less of the road surface condi-tion.
What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads can brieflylead to a loss of contact betweenthe tires and the road surface,until the transferrable brakingforce is reduced to zero. If brak-ing is carried out in this situa-tion, ABS must reduce the brakepressure to ensure driving sta-bility when restoring contact tothe road. At this point in time,the BMW Motorrad ABS mustassume extremely low friction co-efficients (gravel, ice, snow) sothat the running wheels turn inevery imaginable case and thedriving stability is ensured. Afterdetecting the actual conditions,the system adjusts the optimumbrake pressure.
Lifting off rear wheelHowever, during extremelyheavy and rapid decelerationsit is possible that the BMWMotorrad ABS cannot preventthe rear wheel from lifting offthe ground.In these cases, themotorcycle can also flip end overend.
Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the
ground.When braking, bear in mind thatthe ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting off theground.
What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ABS?The BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures driving stability on any sur-face within the limits of drivingphysics. The system is not op-
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timized for special requirementsresulting under extreme weath-er conditions offroad or on theracetrack.
Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad ABS, unusualdriving conditions can also leadto a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer period.Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake pulled (burnout).
Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.Locked-up rear wheel for alonger period of time, e.g.when riding downhill offroad.
Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can be reactivated byswitching the ignition off andthen on again.
How important is regularmaintenance?
Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Motor-rad ABS is in an optimally main-tained condition, it is vital that thespecified inspection intervals becomplied with.
Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad ABS permitsmust not be used as an excusefor careless riding. ABS is pri-marily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a cor-ner, the motorcycle's weight andmomentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.
Tire Pressure ControlTPC/RDC OE
FunctionA sensor is located in each tire,which measures the air temper-ature and the air pressure insidethe tire and sends these valuesto the control unit.
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The sensors are equipped witha centrifugal controller, whichdoes not enable the transmis-sion of the measured values un-til a speed of approx. 20 mph(30 km/h) is reached. Before ini-tial reception of the tire pressure,-- is shown in the display foreach tire. The sensors continueto transmit the measured valuesfor approx. 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.The control unit can manage foursensors, and as a result two setsof wheels with TPC/RDC sen-sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDCcontrol unit is installed withoutthe wheels being equipped withsensors, an error message is out-put.
TemperaturecompensationThe tire inflation pressure is tem-perature dependent, i.e. it in-creases or decreases togetherwith the tire temperature. Thetire temperature is dependent onthe ambient temperature and onthe driving style and duration.The tire inflation pressures areshown temperature-compensat-ed in the multifunction display;they refer to a tire temperatureof 68 °F (20 °C). No tempera-ture compensation takes place inthe air pressure testers at fillingstations, i.e. the measured tire in-flation pressure is dependent onthe tire temperature. As a result,the values displayed there do notmatch the values shown in themultifunction display in most cas-es.
Air pressure rangesThe TPC/RDC control unit distin-guishes between three air pres-sure ranges matched to the mo-torcycle:Air pressure within the permis-sible tolerance.Air pressure at the limits of thepermissible tolerance.Air pressure outside the per-missible tolerance.
Adjusting inflationpressureCompare the TPC/RDC value inthe multifunction display with thevalue on the back cover of theRider's Manual. The differencebetween the two values must becompensated with the air pres-sure tester at the filling station.
Example: According to theRider's Manual, the tire inflationpressure is to be 36.3 psi(2.5 bar), however 33.4 psi
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(2.3 bar) is shown in themultifunction display. The testerat the filling station indicates 34.8psi (2.4 bar). This value must beincreased by 2.9 psi (0.2 bar) to37.7 psi (2.6 bar) to produce thecorrect tire inflation pressure.
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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Onboard socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is the right place to gofor genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories,other BMW-approvedproducts, and expert advice ontheir installation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for theseproducts.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.
BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product
of outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorcycles without
constituting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee provided whenthe official approval of a specificcountry has been granted. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for all op-erating conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, conse-quently, they are not sufficient insome circumstances.Use only parts and accessoriesapproved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planning mod-ifications, comply with all the le-gal requirements. The motorcy-cle must not infringe on nationalroad-vehicle construction anduse regulations.
Onboard socketRatings
The supply to the socket 1 is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum rating.
Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.Approx. 15 minutes after switch-ing off the ignition and/or during
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starting, the onboard socket isswitched off to take the load offthe motorcycle electrical system.
Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they:Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicsCannot be trapped
Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.
Route the cables as describedabove.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loadinginformation.
Adjust setting of springpreload, damping characteristicand tire inflation pressures tosuit total weight.with case OA
Ensure that case volumes onleft and right are equal.Make sure that weight is uni-formly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy pieces of luggageto bottom and inside of cases.Observe maximum payload ofcase and corresponding topspeed.
Payload of case
max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)
Speed limit for drivingwith case
max 99 mph (max 160 km/h)
with TopcaseOA
Observe maximum payload ofTopcase and correspondingtop speed.
Payload of Topcase
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed limit for drivingwith Topcase
max 99 mph (max 160 km/h)
with tank rucksackOA
Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack and correspond-ing top speed.
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Payload of tank rucksack
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed limit for drivingwith tank rucksack
max 81 mph (max 130 km/h)
with rear softbagOA
Observe maximum payload ofrear bag and corresponding topspeed.
Payload of rear bag
max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg)
Speed limit for drivingwith rear bag
max 81 mph (max 130 km/h)
Lashing down luggage
Route luggage belts betweenmotorcycle and along anti-sliplocks 1.
Route luggage belt 2 as shownusing example of a luggage roll.
Check piece of luggage for se-cure hold.
Case OA
Opening case
Turn key 1 in case lock per-pendicular to direction of travel.Hold down locking device 2and fold out carrying handle 3.
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Press ribbing of rocker but-ton 4.With rocker button pressed, liftcase lid.
Closing case
Turn key in case lock perpen-dicular to direction of travel.Close case lid 1.The lid clicks audibly into place.
If the carrying handle isfolded down when the slot
of the case lock is oriented in thedirection of travel, the lock tabcan be damaged.Before folding down the carryinghandle, make sure that the slot ofthe case lock is perpendicular tothe direction of travel.
Fold carrying handle closed 2downward.Carrying handle audibly en-gages.Turn key in case lock in thedirection of travel and remove.
Adjusting case volume
Open case.Empty case completely.To adjust case volume, lockpivot lever 1 in upper or lowerend position.Pivot lever in upper end posi-tion: small volume.
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Pivot lever in lower end posi-tion: large volume.
Removing case
Turn key 1 in case lock per-pendicular to direction of travel.Hold down locking device 2and fold out carrying handle 3.
Pull up red release lever 4.Locking flap 5 pops up.Fold locking flap 5 all the wayopen.Remove case from mushroom-headed fastener and pipe barby carrying handle.
Mounting case
Turn key 1 in case lock per-pendicular to direction of travel.Hold down locking device 2and fold out carrying handle 3.
Pull up red release lever 4.
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Locking flap 5 pops up.Fold locking flap 5 all the wayopen.
Hook in support 6 on pipebar 7.Tilt case upward and positionon mushroom-headed fasten-er 8 until mushroom-headedfastener 8 is located at rearend of mount 9.
Then press locking flap 5downward while swiveling redrelease lever 4 downward.Locking flap clicks into place.Case must now be locked onmushroom-headed fastener.Fold down carrying handle.Carrying handle audibly en-gages.Turn key in case lock in thedirection of travel and remove.
TopcaseOA
Opening Topcase
Turn key 1 in Topcase lockvertical to road surface.Hold down locking device 2and fold out carrying handle 3.
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Press ribbing of rocker but-ton 4.With rocker button pressed,open Topcase lid.
Closing Topcase
Turn key in Topcase lock verti-cal to road surface.Close Topcase lid 1.The lid clicks audibly into place.
If the carrying handle isfolded down when the slot
of the Topcase lock is orientedin the direction of travel, the locktab can be damaged.Before folding down the carryinghandle, make sure that the slot ofthe Topcase lock is perpendicu-lar to the direction of travel.
Fold carrying handle closed 2upward.Carrying handle audibly en-gages.Turn key in Topcase lock hor-izontal to road surface and re-move.
Adjusting Topcasevolume
Open Topcase.Empty Topcase completely.To adjust Topcase volume,lock pivot lever 1 in front orrear end position.
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Pivot lever in rear end position(toward carrying handle): smallvolume.Pivot lever in front end position(toward Topcase bottom): largevolume.
Removing Topcase
Turn key 1 in Topcase lockvertical to road surface.Hold down locking device 2and fold out carrying handle 3.
Pull red lever 4Locking flap 5 is unlocked.Fold open locking flap 5 all theway manually.Removing Topcase by grabhandle
Mounting Topcase
Turn key 1 in Topcase lockvertical to road surface.Hold down locking device 2and fold out carrying handle 3.
Pull red lever 4.
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Locking flap 5 is unlocked.Fold open locking flap 5 all theway manually.
Hook Topcase into front hold-ers 6 of Topcase retainingplate.
Press Topcase onto Topcaseretaining plate at rear and foldin locking flap 5.Fold in red lever 4.Locking flap 5 is blocked.Check firm seating of Topcase.Fold in carrying handle andlock Topcase.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torques areto be taken into account forassembly, these are listed. Anoverview of all required tighteningtorques is contained in thechapter "Technical Data".Information on additional mainte-nance and repair work is provid-ed in the Repair Manual for yourmotorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM(RepROM), which you can ob-tain from your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Special tools and a thoroughknowledge of motorcycles arerequired to carry out some of thework described here. If you arein doubt, consult a certified work-
shop, preferably your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
Onboard toolkitOnboard toolkit
1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver in-
sertwith Phillips and straightblade
3 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 17 mm
4 Torx wrench T40
5 Reversible screwdriver in-sertwith Phillips and Torx T25blade
Onboard-toolkit serviceset OA
1 Pull-out tool holderfor holding all tools withadapter
2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes
3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm4 Flashlight
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5 Socket wrenchOpen-ended wrenches ofvarious sizes
6 Adapterfor holding 1/4" bits and9x12 mm and 3/8" jointedadapter
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after a short tripleads to misinterpretations andtherefore to incorrect oil fill quan-tities.To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level after a longertrip.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-tion clean.Allow engine to idle until fanstarts up, then allow to con-tinue running for an additionalminute.Switch off ignition.Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle at op-erating temperature vertically.with center standOE
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle atoperating temperature on itscenter stand.
Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn-ing counterclockwise.
Clean measuring area 2 with adry cloth
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Place oil dipstick on oil fill loca-tion, but do not install.Remove oil dipstick and readoff oil level.
Engine oil level
between MIN and MAXmarkings on oil dipstick
Engine oil 10W-40
0.4 quarts (0.4 l) (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)
If oil level is below MIN mark:Topping up engine oil ( 92)
If oil level is above MAX mark:Have oil level corrected by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.
Topping up engine oilChecking engine oil level( 91)
Top up engine oil up to speci-fied level via fill location 1.Install oil dipstick.
Brake systemBrake safetyA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.In this case, have the brake sys-tem checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of
the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake operationPull handbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.
If no clear pressure points areperceptible:Have the brakes checked by acertified workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
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Brake padsChecking front brake padthicknessMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads to ascertain theirthickness. Direction of view:between wheel and fork tubeat brake caliper 1.
Front brake-pad wearlimit
min 0.04 in (min 1 mm) (On-ly friction material withoutcarrier plate)
Wear markings (grooves)must be clearly visible.
If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Checking brake padthickness at rearMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Visually check brake pad thick-ness 1 from rear.
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Rear brake-pad wear limit
min 0.04 in (min 1 mm) (On-ly friction material withoutcarrier plate)
Wear indicators must beclearly visible.
If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:Have brake pads replaced by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.
Brake fluidChecking front brake fluidlevelMake sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.with center standOE
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level atfront brake-fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.
If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably an
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authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
Checking rear brake fluidlevelMake sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.with center standOE
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.
Read off brake fluid level atrear brake-fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Rear brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.
If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Check coolant level on expan-sion tank 1. Viewing direction:through between windshieldand right-hand side panel.
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Coolant, specified level
Radiator antifreeze
between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank
If coolant level is too low:Add coolant.
Topping up coolantOpen cap of coolant fill locationby turning counterclockwise.Pour in coolant up to specifiedlevel using a suitable funnel.Close cap of fill location forcoolant by turning clockwise.
ClutchChecking clutch operationPull the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.
If no clear pressure point can befelt:Have the clutch checked by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.
TiresChecking tire tread depth
The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legallyprescribed minimum tread depthis reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Measure tire tread depth inmain tread grooves with wearindicating marks.
Tires have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main
tread grooves. If the tire treadhas worn down to the level ofthe marks, the tire is completelyworn. The locations of the marksare indicated on the edge of thetire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.
If the tire tread depth no longercomplies with the legally requiredminimum tread depth:Replace tire.
RimsVisual inspectionMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by
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a specialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.
Checking spokesMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Sweep across spokes with ascrewdriver handle or similaritem, paying attention to result-ing series of notes.
If you hear an uneven series ofnotes:Have spokes checked by a cer-tified workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
ChainLubricating chain
Dirt, dust and insufficientlubrication will considerably
shorten the service life of thedrive chain.
Clean and lubricate the drivechain regularly.
Lubricate drive chain at leastevery 600 miles (1000 km). Af-ter driving though water or dustand dirt, carry out lubricate ear-lier accordingly.Switch off ignition and engageNeutral.Clean drive chain with suitablecleaning agent, dry and applychain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tensionMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Press chain upward and down-ward using a screwdriver andmeasure difference A.
Chain sag
1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo-torcycle unloaded on sidestand)
If the measured value is outsidethe permissible tolerance:Adjusting chain tension ( 97)
Adjusting chain tensionMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
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Loosen quick-release axlenut 1.Loosen lock nuts 2 on left andright by turning counterclock-wise.Adjust chain tension with ad-justing screws 3 on left andright.Turning clockwise: chain ten-sion is reduced.Turning counterclockwise:chain tension is increased.Checking chain tension ( 97)Make sure that the same scalevalue 4 is set on the left andright.
Tighten lock nuts 2 on left andright by turning clockwise.
Locknut of drive-chaintensioning screw
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 with specified torque.
Rear-wheel quick-releaseaxle in swinging arm
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Checking chain wearMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Pull chain toward rear at rear-most point of chain sprocket.The tooth tips must still bewithin the chain links.
If the chain can be pulled off be-yond the tooth tips:Please contact a specializedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
WheelsTire recommendationFor every size of tire, BMW Mo-torrad has tested certain makesand approved those it has foundto be roadworthy. If you use
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wheels and tires that have notbeen approved, BMW Motorradcannot assess their suitability orprovide any guarantee as to theirroad safety.Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approved foryour type of motorcycle.Extensive information is availableat your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer or on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.
Affect of wheel sizes onchassis control systemsThe wheel sizes play a major rolewith the ABS system. Especial-ly the diameter and width of thewheels are stored in the controlunit as the basis for all necessarycalculations. A change in thesesizes due to conversion to oth-ers than the wheels installed asstandard equipment can seriouslyaffect the control comfort of thesystem.
The sensor wheels required forwheel speed detection must alsomatch the system installed andmay not be replaced.If you want to equip your mo-torcycle with different wheels,please speak to a specializedworkshop, and preferably a BMWMotorrad retailer. In some casesthe data stored in the control unitcan be adapted to the new wheelsizes.
TPC/RDC stickerOE
The TPC/RDC sensors canbe damaged by improper
tire mounting.Inform the BMW Motorrad retail-er or the specialized workshopthat the wheel is equipped with aTPC/RDC sensor.
On motorcycles equipped withTPC/RDC, a corresponding stick-er is located on the wheel rimat the position of the TPC/RDCsensor. During a tire change itmust be ensured that the TPC/RDC sensor is not damaged. In-form the BMW Motorrad retailer
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or the specialized workshop ofthe TPC/RDC sensor.
Removing front wheelPlace motorcycle on a suitableauxiliary stand.with center standOE
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle oncenter stand.
with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
Remove screw 1 and take ABSsensor out of hole.
Raise front of motorcycle un-til the front wheel can turn
freely. To lift motorcycle, BMWMotorrad recommends usingBMW Motorrad front wheelstand.Mounting front wheel stand( 104)
Remove axle clamping screw 2.Remove axle 3 while support-ing wheel.Do not remove grease on axle.
Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem-bly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.
Roll front wheel forward to re-move.
Remove spacing bushing 4 onleft side from wheel hub.
Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the specified
torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.
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Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Mount spacing bushing 4 onleft side on wheel hub.
The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.Observe the direction of rota-tion arrows on the tires or on therim.
Roll front wheel into front sus-pension while guiding brakedisk between brake pads.
Lift front wheel and installaxle 3 with appropriate torque.
Front quick-release axlein axle mount
22 lb/ft (30 Nm)Remove front wheel stand.Firmly compress the springforks several times.Tighten axle clamping screw 2with appropriate torque.
Pinch bolt of quick-re-lease axle
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
with BMW Motorrad ABSOE
Insert ABS sensor into holeand install screw 1.
The cable of the ABS sen-sor could chafe through if
it comes into contact with thebrake disk.Make sure that ABS sensor cableis routed correctly.
Make sure that ABS sensorcable is routed as shown.
Remove auxiliary stand if nec-essary.
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Removing rear wheelPlace motorcycle on a suitableauxiliary stand.with center standOE
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.
Remove screw 1 of speed sen-sor and take speed sensor outof holder.
Remove axle nut 2.Loosen lock nuts 3 on left andright by turning counterclock-wise.Loosen adjusting screws 4 onleft and right by turning clock-wise.Remove adjusting plate 5 andslide axle as far as possible to-ward inside.
Remove quick-release axle 6and take out adjusting plate 7.
Roll rear wheel as far forwardas possible and removechain 8 from chain sprocket.
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Roll rear wheel toward rear outof swinging arm.
The chain sprocket andthe spacer sleeves on the
left and right are loosely insertedin the wheel. When removing,make sure that these parts arenot damaged or lost.
Installing rear wheelRoll rear wheel into swingingarm while guiding brake diskbetween brake pads.
Roll rear wheel as far forwardas possible and lay chain 8 onchain sprocket.
Mount left-hand adjustingplate 7 in swinging arm and
install quick-release axle 6 inbrake caliper and rear wheel.Make sure that axle fits incutout of adjusting plate.
Insert right-hand adjustingplate 5.
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Install axle nut 2, however donot tighten yet.
Mount speed sensor in holderand install screw 1 of speedsensor.Adjusting chain tension ( 97)
Remove auxiliary stand if nec-essary.
Front wheel standMounting front wheelstand
The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed
to support the motorcycle with-out the assistance of an auxiliarystand. A motorcycle standing onthe front wheel stand and therear wheel alone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.
Place motorcycle on a suitableauxiliary stand.with center standOE
Place motorcycle onto centerstand.
Use basic stand (0 402 241)with front wheel mount(0 402 242).Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounts 2 far enoughapart that front suspension fitsbetween them. Adjust supportpin to match front suspension.Use locating pins 3 to set frontwheel stand to desired height.Center front wheel stand rela-tive to front wheel and push itagainst front axle.
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Align two mounts 2 so thatfront suspension rests securelyon them.Tighten adjusting screws 1.
Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.
with center standOE
If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far at the front the
center stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the center standremains on the ground. Adjustthe height of the front wheelstand if necessary.
Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.
LampsGeneral instructionsA bulb failure is signaled to youin the multifunction display by awarning indicator.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
The bulb is pressurized andcan cause injury if dam-
aged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.
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An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your mo-
torcycle is provided in the chap-ter "Technical Data".
Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fin-
gers. For installation, use a clean,dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-ticular oil and grease, interferewith heat radiation from the bulb.Overheating and therefore shortservice life of the bulbs are theconsequence.
Replacing low-beam bulbMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Remove low-beam headlightcover 1 by turning counter-clockwise.
Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb ( 107)
Install low-beam headlight cov-er 1 by turning clockwise.
Replacing high-beam bulb
Remove high-beam headlightcover 1 by turning counter-clockwise.
Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb ( 107)
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Install high-beam headlightcover 1 by turning clockwise.
Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulb
Open connector 1.
Remove spring strap 2 fromdetents and fold to side.Remove bulb 3.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for low-beam head-light
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beamheadlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Install bulb 3 while ensuringcorrect alignment.Close and lock spring strap 2.
Close connector 1.
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Replacing parking lightbulbMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Remove low-beam headlightcover 1 by turning counter-clockwise.
Pull parking-light bulb 1 out ofheadlight housing.
Pull bulb out of bulb socket.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Insert bulb into bulb socket.
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Insert parking-light bulb 1 intoheadlight housing.
Install low-beam headlight cov-er 1 by turning clockwise.
Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbsMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.
Remove screw 1.
Pull glass on screw connectionside out of mirror housing.
Remove bulb 2 fromlight housing by turning itcounterclockwise.
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Replace defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn signalsOA
LED / 12 V
Install bulb 2 by screwingclockwise into light housing.
Insert inside end of lens intolight housing and close.
Install screw 1.
Replacing brake and taillight bulbThe diode tail light can only becompletely replaced. Pleasecontact a specialized workshopfor this purpose, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
Replacing license-platebulbMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Remove screw 1 of mudguardcover and take off cover.
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Pull bulb socket 2 out of bulbholder.
Pull bulb out of socket.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for license-platelight
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Mount bulb in socket.
Insert bulb socket 2 into bulbholder.
Position mudguard cover andinstall screw 1.
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Air filterRemoving air filterRemoving center fairing panel( 116)
Remove screws 1.Remove air filter cover 2.
Take out air filter 3.
Installing air filter
Install air filter 3.
Lay on air filter cover 2.Install screws 1.Installing center fairing panel( 116)
Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to themotorcycle electronics.Do not use the onboard socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.
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Touching live parts of theignition system with the
engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.
A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidental-ly brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycleelectronics.The battery of the donor vehiclemust have a voltage of 12 V.
Removing center fairing panel( 116)When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-tem.
Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal 2 of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Connect the black jump leadto the negative terminal of thedonor battery and then to thenegative terminal 1 of the dis-charged battery.
Start engine of motorcycle withdischarged battery in usualway; if engine refuses to start,wait a few minutes before re-peating attempt to protectstarter and supporting battery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing jump leads.First disconnect jump leadfrom negative terminal 1, thenfrom positive terminal 2.
To start the engine, do notuse start sprays or similar
items.
Installing center fairing panel( 116)
BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be consid-ered.
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Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to maxi-mize battery life:Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for charg-ing the battery on the followingpagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown
If the battery is not discon-nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain thebattery. This can cause the bat-tery to run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not be ac-cepted.During periods when the motor-cycle is not being used, of morethan four weeks, disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle or
connect a trickle charger to thebattery.
BMW Motorrad has devel-oped a trickle-charger spe-
cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods when themotorcycle is not being usedwithout having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additional in-formation is available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Charging connectedbattery
Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage themotorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnect thebattery first.
Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is only
possible with suitable chargers.Unsuitable chargers can result indamage to the motorcycle elec-tronics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If indoubt, charge the disconnectedbattery directly at the terminals.
If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction
display and indicator lights fail tolight up, the battery is complete-ly flat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.
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Charge disconnected batteryvia onboard socket.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.
The motorcycle's onboardelectronics know when the
battery is fully charged. Theonboard socket is switched offwhen this happens.
Charging disconnectedbatteryCharge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.Once battery is fully charged,disconnect charger's terminalclips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery mustbe recharged regularly. See theinstructions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it touse.
Removing batteryRemoving center fairing panel( 116)Switch off ignition.
An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.
First remove threaded fasten-er 1 of negative cable.
Then remove threaded fasten-er 2 of positive cable.Remove screws 3 on left andright and take off battery retain-ing strap.Lift battery up and out, usingtilting movements if it is difficultto move.
Installing batteryIf the motorcycle was dis-connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the currentdate must be entered in the in-strument cluster to ensure theproper operation of the servicedisplay.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.
Insert battery into battery com-partment, with positive terminalon right in direction of travel.
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Lay on battery retaining strapwhile ensuring correct routingof cables to position 4.Install screws 3 on left andright.
An incorrect connectionsequence increases the risk
of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.
Install screw 2 of positive ca-ble.Then install screw 1 of nega-tive cable.
Installing center fairing panel( 116)Setting clock ( 42)
Removing center fairingpanelRemoving seat ( 59)
Remove screws 1 on left andright.
Remove four screws 2.Disconnect connector at on-board socket.Remove center fairing panel.
Installing center fairingpanelConnect connector to onboardsocket.
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Lay on center fairing panel.Make sure that three tabs 3on left and right grip into sidepanels.
Install four screws 2.
Install screws 1 on left andright.Installing seat ( 60)
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Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 122
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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning and careproducts available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.BMW Care Products have beenmaterials tested, laboratory test-ed, and field tested and provideoptimum care and protection forthe materials used in your motor-cycle.
The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products
can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not use any sol-vents such as nitro-thinners, coldcleaning agents, fuel or similar,and do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol.
Washing yourmotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to brightsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.
After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through
water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes aredry or braked until dry.
Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.
Only use cold water to removeroad salt.
The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,
the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windshields and wind deflec-torsHeadlight lens made of plasticCovering glass of the instru-ment cluster
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Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning
agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Fly sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.
Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering
the affected areas with a wetcloth.
WindshieldClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.
Fuel and chemical solventsattack the windshield ma-
terial; the windshield becomescloudy or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.
ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chrome partswith plenty of water and BMWauto shampoo. Use chrome pol-ish for additional treatment.
RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be benteasily.
When cleaning the radiator, en-sure that the fins are not bent.
RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protectioncoating agent.
Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicon sprays or oth-er care products that containsilicon.
Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, e.g. tree resin orpollen.However, remove particularly ag-gressive materials immediately;otherwise changes in the paint ordiscoloration can occur. Theseinclude spilled fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid as well as bird drop-pings. BMW Car Polish or BMWPaint Cleaner are recommendedfor this.Contamination of the paint finishis particularly easy to see afterthe motorcycle has been washed.Remove this type of soiling with
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cleaning naphtha or spirit on aclean cloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends remov-ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-mover. Then add a protectivewax coating to the paint at theselocations.
Protective wax coatingTo preserve the finish of yourmotorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-ommends using BMW Car Waxor agents that contain carnaubaor synthetic waxes.A sure sign that the paint mustbe protected, is the fact that wa-ter no longer pearls up on it.
Storing motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever, the side stand pivot and,if necessary, the main standpivot with a suitable lubricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Park motorcycle in a dry roomso that both wheels are un-loaded.
Before putting the motor-cycle into storage, have
the engine oil and the oil filterelement changed by a special-ist workshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.Combine work for storing/return-ing to use with maintenance ser-vice or an inspection.
Returning motorcycleto useRemove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: Observechecklist.
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Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to start
Possible cause Remedy
Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position.
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 64).
Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 64).
Clutch disengaged with ignition switched off. Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.
No fuel in tank. Refueling ( 71)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging connected battery ( 114)
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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid
Brake caliper on spring forks
M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm)
Pinch bolt of quick-release axle
M8 x 25 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Front quick-release axle in axlemount
M16 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear-wheel quick-release axle inswinging arm
M16 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Mirror arm Value Valid
Mirror on clamping element
M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
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Mirror arm Value Valid
Clamping element on clampingblock
M10 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Chain Value Valid
Locknut of drive-chain tension-ing screw
M8 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
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Engine
Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC con-trol with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuatedby trailing valve levers, compensating connectingrods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head.Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission anddry-sump lubrication
Displacement 798 cc (798 cm3)
Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm)
Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm)
Compression ratio 12:1
Rated output 71 hp (52 kW), at engine speed: 7000 min-1
Torque 55 lb/ft (75 Nm), at engine speed: 4500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
Idle speed 1250+50 min-1
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Fuel
Recommended fuel quality 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded gasoline
Usable fuel quantity approx. 4.2 gal (approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity ≥1.1 gal (≥4 l)
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 3.1 quarts (2.9 l), with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil 10W-40
Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF toSH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend usingoil additives, as these can worsen clutch opera-tion. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engineoils suitable for your motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ≥14 °F (≥-10 °C)
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Clutch
Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch
Transmission
Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated inengine housing
Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear
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Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 7.1 in (180 mm), On wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with step-lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping
Spring travel at rear wheel 6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel
Brakes
Front wheel
Type of front brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliperand fixed brake disk
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 1-piston floating caliperand fixed brake disk
Brake-pad material, rear Organic
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Wheels and tires
Tire combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 23.08.2007)
Front:Michelin Anakee Front, 110/80 R19 M/C TL/TT (59V)Rear:Michelin Anakee, 140/80 R17 M/C TL/TT (69V)
Front:Bridgestone BW 501 Front, 110/80 R19 M/C TL/TT (59V)Rear:Bridgestone BW 502,140/80 R17 M/C TL/TT (69V)
Front:Metzeler Tourance Front, 110/80 R19 M/C TL/TT (59V)Rear:Metzeler Tourance, 140/80 R17 M/C TL/TT (69V)
You can obtain an overview of the current tireapprovals from your authorized BMW Motorradretailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor-rad.com.
Front wheel
Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Front tire designation 110/80 R 19 (59V) TL
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Rear wheel
Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
Rear-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Rear tire designation 140/80 R 17 (69V) TL
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, at tire tempera-ture: 68 °F (20 °C)31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C)
Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, at tire tempera-ture: 68 °F (20 °C)42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C)
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Electrical system
Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A
Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected.If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition isswitched on after the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery manufacturer and designation Exide ETX14-BS
Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.04±0 in (0.9±0 mm), New
max 0.05 in (max 1.2 mm), Wear limit
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Bulbs
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V
From 6 defective LEDs, replace tail light
Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn signalsOA LED / 12 V
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn signalsOA LED / 12 V
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Frame
Frame design Lattice-tube frame
Location of type plate Front center steering head
Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head
Dimensions
Motorcycle length 89.8 in (2280 mm), Over front wheel to license-plate carrier
Motorcycle height 48.8 in (1240 mm), Without driver at unladenweight
Motorcycle width 33.3 in (845 mm), Over handlebars without mir-rors
Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver at unladenweight
with low dual seatOE
without loweringOE31.1 in (790 mm), Without driver at unladenweight
with loweringOE 30.1 in (765 mm), Without driver at unladenweight
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Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.7 in (1820 mm)
with low dual seatOE
without loweringOE70.1 in (1780 mm), Without driver at unladenweight
with loweringOE 67.3 in (1710 mm), Without driver at unladenweight
Weights
Unladen weight 439 lbs (199 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % load of fuel
Permissible gross weight 961 lbs (436 kg)
with loweringOE 769 lbs (349 kg)
Maximum payload 522 lbs (237 kg)
with loweringOE 331 lbs (150 kg)
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Riding specifications
Top speed max 118 mph (max 190 km/h)
with power reductionOE max 91 mph (max 147 km/h)
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Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 140
BMW Motorrad Service Card - On-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 140
BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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BMW Motorrad ServiceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.
If this maintenance and re-pair work is performed inex-
pertly, there is a danger of dam-age and associated safety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding work onyour motorcycle carried out by aspecialized workshop, preferablyby an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
You can obtain information onthe contents of the BMW Ser-vices from your BMW Motorradretailer.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is supplied with all thelatest technical information andtherefore possesses the neces-
sary technical know-how. BMWMotorrad recommends that yourefer any questions about yourmotorcycle to your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
BMW Motorrad ServiceQualityBMW Motorrad means not onlyquality workmanship and highreliability, but also an outstandingquality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youadhere to the regular mainte-nance schedule for your motor-cycle, preferably having the workdone by your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer. For generoustreatment of claims submittedafter the warranty period has ex-pired, evidence of regular mainte-nance is essential.Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticed
until it is too late to correct themat moderate cost. The workshoppersonnel at BMW Motorrad re-tailers have thorough knowledgeof your motorcycle and can takeaction before minor problems canturn into major trouble. By havingthe necessary repairs done prop-erly and in good time, you savetime and money in the long run.
BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdown assistanceWith all new BMW motorcy-cles, the BMW Motorrad ServiceCard protects you in the eventof a breakdown with an exten-sive range of services such asbreakdown assistance, motorcy-cle transportation etc. (differingregulations are possible in indi-vidual countries). In the case of abreakdown, you contact the Mo-bile Service of BMW Motorrad.Here you will find our specialists
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ready to help with both adviceand action.Important country-specific con-tact addresses and the relevantafter-sales service organizationphone numbers as well as infor-mation on Mobile Service andthe retail network can be foundin the "Service Kontakt/ServiceContact" brochures.
BMW Motorrad ServiceNetworkWith its worldwide service net-work, BMW Motorrad can attendto you and your motorcycle inover 100 countries around theglobe. In Germany alone, thereare approximately 200 authorizedBMW Motorrad retailers ready toassist you.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure"Service Contact Europe" or
"Service Contact Africa, Ameri-ca, Asia, Australia, Oceania".
Maintenance workBMW Pre-Delivery CheckThe BMW pre-delivery check iscarried out by your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer before itturns over the motorcycle to you.
BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between300 miles (500 km) and 750miles (1200 km).
BMW ServiceBMW Service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be depen-dent on the vehicle owner andthe mileage driven. Your BMWMotorrad retailer confirms thatthe service has been performed
and enters the date for the nextservice.For drivers who drive long dis-tances annually, it may be neces-sary to come in for service beforethe entered date. In this case acorresponding maximum odome-ter reading will also be entered inthe confirmation of service. If thisodometer reading is reached be-fore the next service date, servicemust be performed sooner.The service display in the multi-function display reminds you ofthe next service date approx. onemonth or 600 miles (1000 km)before the entered values.
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Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConducted
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Stamp, Signature
BMW Running-inCheckConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
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BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
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onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
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onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
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BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
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onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
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onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
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BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
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onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
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BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
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onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces-sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out.
Work carried out Odometerreading
Date
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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSOperating element, 16Operation, 53Self-diagnosis, 66Technology in detail, 74Warning indicators, 30
AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 80
Air filterInstalling, 112Position on motorcycle, 15Removing, 112
Anti-theft alarmIndicator light, 18Warning indicators, 37
BBatteryCharging, 114, 115Installing, 115Location, 15Maintenance instructions, 113Removing, 115Technical data, 133
Brake fluidChecking fluid levels, 94Front reservoir, 13Rear reservoir, 13
Brake padsChecking brake padthicknesses, 93Running in, 67
BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 92Safety instructions, 68Technical data, 130
CCaseOperation, 82
ChainAdjusting tension, 97Checking tension, 97Checking wear, 98Lubricating, 97
Checklist, 64
Clock, 22Adjusting, 42Operating element, 18
ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 96Technical data, 129
Confirmation of maintenancework, 142
CoolantChecking fill level, 95Fill level indicator, 13Fill location, 13Overtemperature warningindicator, 27Temperature display, 23, 24Topping up, 96
Currentness of this manual, 7
DDampingAdjusting at rear, 57Rear adjustment element, 13
Dimensions, 135
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DisplaySee Multifunction display, 18
EElectrical systemTechnical data, 133
Electronic immobilizer EWS, 41Warning indicator, 27
Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17Operation, 52
EngineOperating element, 17Starting, 64Technical data, 127Warning for engineelectronics, 28
Engine oilChecking fill level, 91Dipstick, 11Fill location, 11Technical data, 128Topping up, 92Warning for engine oilpressure, 28
Engine speed warning light, 18Equipment, 7
FFirst-aid kitLocation, 14
FrameTechnical data, 135
Front wheel standMounting, 104
FuelFill level indicator, 23, 24Fill location, 13Refueling, 71Technical data, 4, 128Warning for fuel down toreserve, 27
Fuses, 133
GGear indicator, 23
HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left, 16General view, right, 17
Hazard warning flashersOperating element, 16, 17Operation, 51
HeadlightHeadlight range, 58Overview, 19RHD/LHD traffic, 58
Headlight flasher, 16Heated hand gripsOperating element, 17Operation, 53
Helmet holder, 14, 60High-beam headlightIndicator light, 22Operating element, 16Switching on, 49
Horn, 16
IIdlingIndicator light, 22
IgnitionSwitching off, 40Switching on, 40
Indicator lights, 22
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Instrument clusterOverview, 18
JJump-starting, 112
KKeys, 40, 42
LLampsGeneral instructions, 105Headlight overview, 19Replacing high-beam bulb, 106Replacing license-platebulb, 110Replacing low-beam bulb, 106Replacing parking-lightbulb, 108Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 109Technical data, 134Warning for bulb failure, 28
LightsHeadlight flasher, 49Switching on high-beamheadlight, 49Switching on low-beamheadlight, 49Switching on parking lights, 49
Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 49
LuggageInformation on loading andsecuring, 81
MMaintenance intervals, 141MirrorsAdjusting, 55
MotorcycleReturning to use, 122Storing, 122Switching off, 69
Multifunction display, 18Status indicators, 22
OOdometer and tripmeters, 22Operating element, 18Operation, 42
Offroad riding, 67Onboard computerAmbient temperature, 44Average consumption, 45Average speed, 44Engine speed warning, 47Operating element, 16Operation, 43Range, 45Status indicators, 23Stopwatch, 46Warning indicators, 29
Onboard socket, 11, 80Onboard toolkitContents, 90Location, 14
Overview of warningindicators, 26, 31, 34
OverviewsHeadlight, 19Instrument cluster, 18
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Left side of motorcycle, 11Left-hand handlebar fitting, 16Right side of motorcycle, 13Right-hand handlebar fitting, 17Under fairing, 15Underneath seat, 14
PParking lightSwitching on, 49
Parking lightsSwitching on, 49
Pre-ride check, 65
RRefueling, 13, 71Reserve quantityWarning indicator, 27
Returning to use, 122Rider's Manual (US Model)Location, 14
Running gearTechnical data, 130
Running in, 66
SSafety instructionsBrakes, 68General information, 62
SeatInstalling, 59Locking device, 11Removing, 59
Service Card, 140Service display, 22Spark plugsTechnical data, 133
Speedometer, 18Spring preloadAdjusting at rear, 56Rear adjustment element, 13Tool, 14
Starting, 64Status indicatorsAlso see warning indicators, 22Standard displays, 22With onboard computer, 23With TPC/RDC, 24
Steering lock, 41
StopwatchOperating element, 18
Storing, 122Switching off, 69
TTachometer, 18Technical dataBattery, 133Brakes, 130Clutch, 129Dimensions, 135Electrical system, 133Engine, 127Engine oil, 128Frame, 135Fuel, 4, 128Lamps, 134Running gear, 130Spark plugs, 133Standards, 7Transmission, 129Weights, 136Wheels and tires, 131
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Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDCOperation, 48Rim sticker, 99Status indicators, 24Technology in detail, 75Warning indicators, 32
TiresChecking inflation pressure, 57Checking tread depth, 96Inflation pressure table, 14Inflation pressures, 4, 132Recommendation, 98Running in, 67Technical data, 131
TopcaseOperation, 85
Torques, 125TransmissionTechnical data, 129
Troubleshooting chart, 124
Turn indicatorsIndicator light, 22Operating element, left, 16Operating element, right, 17Operation, 50
Type plate, 13
VVehicle Identification Number, 13
WWarning indicators, 24Display, 24With ABS, 30With anti-theft alarm, 37With onboard computer, 29With TPC/RDC, 32
Weights, 136Payload table, 14
WheelsChecking rims, 96Installing front wheel, 100Installing rear wheel, 103Removing front wheel, 100Removing rear wheel, 102
Size change, 99Technical data, 131 12
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Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives simi-lar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifi-cation as purchased, the acces-sories fitted or the national-mar-ket specification. No claims willbe entertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.
Important data for refueling
FuelRecommended fuel quality 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded
gasoline
Usable fuel quantity approx. 4.2 gal (approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity �1.1 gal (�4 l)
Tire inflation pressureTire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, at tire
temperature: 68 °F (20 °C)31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with pas-senger and/or load, at tire temper-ature: 68 °F (20 °C)
Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, at tiretemperature: 68 °F (20 °C)42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas-senger and/or load, at tire temper-ature: 68 °F (20 °C)
BMW recommends
Order No.: 01 47 7 712 28710.2007, 1st Edition
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1Bei Fahrzeugen mit der Sonderausstattung „Tieferlegung“ gelten folgende abweichende technische Daten:
Die Schräglagenfreiheit reduziert sich um 3,5°.
For motorcycles with the "lowering" optional equipment, the following differing technical data apply:
The clearance in the inclined position is reduced by 3.5°.
Sur les véhicules dotés de l'équipement optionnel « Ligne surbaissée », les caractéristiques techniques suivantes sont différentes :
En fonction de la garde au sol réduite, l'angle limite d'inclinaison est réduit de 3,5°.
Sitzhöhe mit SA niedrige Sitzbank
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Gesamtfederweg am Vorderrad 104 mmGesamtfederweg am Hinterrad 104 mmGrundeinstellung Federvor-spannung hinten (S. 55)
4 Klicks (statt 12 Klicks)
Height of seat with low seat OE
31 in (790 mm)30 in (760 mm)
Total spring travel at front wheel 4 in (104 mm)Total spring travel at rear wheel 4 in (104 mm)Basic setting for spring preload at rear (Pg. 55)
4 clicks (instead of 12 clicks)
Hauteur d'assise avec option selle surbaissée
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Course totale de débattement de suspension de la roue avant 104 mmCourse totale de débattement de suspension de la roue arrière 104 mmRéglage de base du tarage de la suspension arrière (p. 60)
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2Para los vehículos con el equipo opcional «Rebajado», los datos técnicos válidos son los siguientes:
La libertad de inclinación se reduce en 3,5°.
Per i veicoli con equipaggiamento speciale «Regolazione della profondità» valgono i seguenti dati tecnici fra loro divergenti:
Riduzione dell'angolo di inclinazione a 3,5°.
För motorcyklar med extrautrustning "sänkning" gäller följande avvikande tekniska data:
Snedlägesvinkeln reduceras med 3,5°.
Altura del asiento con EO asiento bajo
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Carrera total de muelle en la rueda delantera 104 mmCarrera total de muelle en la rueda trasera 104 mmAjuste básico del pretensado de muelle trasero (pág. 57)
4 clics (en vez de 12 clics)
Altezza sella con equipaggiamento speciale SA Sella bassa
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Corsa complessiva della molla su ruota anteriore 104 mm
Corsa complessiva della molla su ruota posteriore 104 mmRegolazione di base del precarico molle posteriore (pag. 57)
4 clic (anziché 12)
Sitshöjd med FE låg sits
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Total fjädringsväg vid framhjulet 104 mmTotal fjädringväg vid bakhjulet 104 mm
Grundinställning fjäderförspän-ning bak (sid 54)
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3Bij motorfietsen met de speciale uitrusting "Verlaging" gelden de volgende afwijkende technische gegevens:
De grondspeling in bochten wordt met 3,5° ver-minderd.
Nos veículos com o equipamento extra "Posição mais baixa", aplicam-se os seguintes dados técnicos divergentes:
A liberdade de inclinação reduz-se em 3,5°.Zithoogte met SU lage buddyseat
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Totale veerweg voorwiel 104 mmTotale veerweg achterwiel 104 mm
Basisinstelling veervoorspanning achter (pag. 55)
4 klikken (i.p.v. 12 klikken)
Altura do banco com SA Assento baixo
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Curso total da mola na roda mm 401arietnaid
Curso total da mola na roda mm 401ariesart
Ajuste básico da tensão prévia da mola traseira (cons. 57)
4 cliques (em vez de 12 cliques)
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ローダウン仕様(オプション)車両の場合のテクニカルデータは、以下のようになります:
最大許容バンク角が 3.5° 減少します。
シート高 オプションローシート
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総スプリングトラベル(フロントホイールで) 104 mm総スプリングトラベル(リヤホイールで) 104 mm
リヤスプリングプリロードの基本設定(p54)
4クリック(12 クリックではない)
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Dla pojazdów z opcją wyposażenia "Obniżenie zawieszenia" obowiązują następujące różnice w danych technicznych:
Wolna przestrzeń nachylenia zredukowana zostaje o 3,5°.
Σε μοτοσικλέτες με τον προαιρετικό εξοπλισμό "Διάταξη χαμηλώματος" ισχύουν τα εξής αποκλίνοντα τεχνικά στοιχεία:
Το όριο κλίσης μειώνεται κατά 3,5°.
Moottoripyörässä, jossa on lisävaruste "Madal-lus", ovat voimassa seuraavat tekniset tiedot:
Kallistuskulma pienenee 3,5°.
Wysokość siedzenia z OW niskie siedzenie
790 mm760 mm
Całkowity skok amortyzatora na przednim kole 104 mmCałkowity skok amortyzatora na tylnym kole 104 mmPodstawowe ustawienie wstępnego naciągu sprężyny z tyłu (str. 55)
4 kliknięcia (zamiast 12 kliknięć)
Ύψος σέλας με SA χαμηλή σέλα
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Συνολική διαδρομή ανάρτησης μπροστινού τροχού 104 mmΣυνολική διαδρομή ανάρτησης πίσω τροχού 104 mmΒασική ρύθμιση προφόρτισης ελατηρίου πίσω (σελ. 57)
4 κλικ (αντί 12 κλικ)
Istuinkorkeus kun lisävaruste matala istuin
790 mm760 mm
Kokonaisjoustomatka edessä 104 mmKokonaisjoustomatka takana 104 mmTakajousen esijännityksen perussäätö (s. 54)
4 naksahdusta (12 naksahduksen sijaan)
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