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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding Machine

Rider's Manual (US-Model)R 1200 GS Adventure

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number(company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with yournew motorcycle so that youcan ride it safely and confi-dently in all traffic situations.Please read this Rider's Man-ual carefully before startingto use your new BMW motor-cycle. It contains importantinformation on how to oper-ate the controls and how tomake the best possible useof all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains infor-mation on maintenance andcare to help you maintain yourmotorcycle's reliability andsafety, as well as its value.If you have questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your

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

We wish you many miles ofsafe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index atthe end of this Rider's Manualto find a specific topic.1 General instructions . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . 11General view, rightside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . 14Left handlebar fitting . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, right . . . 16Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 17Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . 20Warning and indicatorlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20ABS warning lightOE . . . . . 20Function indicators . . . . . . 20General warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Warning indicators of TirePressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28ABS warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32ASC warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Onboard computerOE . . . . 46BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Heated hand gripsOE. . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 59Front and rear seats . . . . . 60Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 62Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Adjusting windshield . . . . . 63Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 63

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 65Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Safety instructions . . . . . . . 70Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Driving offroad. . . . . . . . . . . 76Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79General brake system. . . . 80Brake system with BMWMotorrad IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . 84

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 87General instructions . . . . . 88Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . 88Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 97General instructions . . . . . 98Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100General brakesystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Front wheel stand . . . . . . 113Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Removing right sidepanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Installing right sidepanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 126Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Care products . . . . . . . . . . 134Washing yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle parts . . . . . . . 135Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Storing motorcycle . . . . . 136Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 139Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Threaded fasteners . . . . . 141Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Riding specifications . . . . 145Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 145Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . 146Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 146Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . 147Electrical system . . . . . . . 148

Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Maintenance work . . . . . . 155Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 157Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

General instructions

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

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with aninitial overview of your motor-cycle. All maintenance andrepair work carried out onyour motorcycle will be docu-mented in Chapter 10. Proofof the maintenance work per-formed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.Should you want to sell yourBMW one day, please also re-member to turn over the Rid-er's Manual to the new owner;it is an important part of yourmotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings youshould always observe

to ensure your own safety,the safety of others and to

protect your motorcycle fromdamage.

Special information onoperating and inspecting

your motorcycle as well asmaintenance and adjustmentprocedures.

Indicates the end of anote.

Instruction to take ac-tion.

Results of an action.

Reference to a pagewith additional infor-mation.

Indicates the endof accessory orequipment-dependentinformation.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

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

OA Optional accessoriesBMW optional acces-sories can be pur-chased and installedat your authorizedBMW Motorrad retail-er.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem.

ASC Automatic StabilityControl.

TPC Tire Pressure Control.

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EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manualdescribes optional equipment(OE) offered by BMW and se-lected optional accessories(OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasealso note that your motorcy-cle might not be exactly asillustrated in this manual onaccount of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories notdescribed in this Rider's Man-ual, then this equipment isdescribed in a separate oper-ating manual.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andoutputs in the Rider's Manualrefer to the Deutsche Institutfür Normung e. V. (DIN) andcomply with its tolerance reg-ulations. Versions for individ-ual countries may differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcy-cles are maintained by con-stant development work ondesigns, equipment and ac-cessories. Because of this,your motorcycle may differfrom the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In ad-dition, BMW Motorrad cannotguarantee the total absenceof errors. We hope you willappreciate that no claims canbe entertained on the basis of

the data, illustrations or de-scriptions in this manual. 1

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Overviews

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

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

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

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

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

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General view, left side1 Clutch fluid reservoir

( 106)2 Headlight adjustment

(vertical), beneath instru-ment panel ( 58)

3 Adjusting rear damping( 65)

4 Seat lock ( 61)5 Onboard socket ( 88)6 Filler neck, engine oil

( 101)7 Oil sight glass ( 100)8 Adjusting front spring

preload ( 64)9 Onboard socket (OA)

( 88)10 Adjustable windshield

( 63)

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General view, rightside1 Fill location for fuel

( 78)2 Vehicle Identification

Number on steering-head bearing

3 Brake-fluid reservoir,front ( 104)

4 Air filter (under tank cov-er) ( 123)

5 Adjustable footbrakelever ( 55)

6 Adjuster, spring preload,rear ( 63)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 105)

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Underneath seat1 Battery ( 129)2 Rider's Manual3 Toolkit ( 98)4 Flat tire set (OA) below

onboard toolkit5 Helmet holder ( 62)

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Left handlebar fitting1 Control, odometer

( 43), Operation ofonboard computerOE

( 46)2 ASC buttonOE ( 51)3 ABS buttonOE ( 49)4 Pushbutton, horn5 Left turn indicator button

( 59), Hazard warningflashers button ( 42)

6 High-beam headlightswitch ( 56), Switchfor headlight flasher

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency ON/OFF

switch ( 52)2 Pushbutton, starter

( 72)3 Right turn indicator

button ( 59), Hazardwarning flashers button( 42)

4 Turn indicators off button( 60), Hazard warn-ing flashers off button( 43)

5 Heated hand gripsswitchOE ( 53)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Tachometer3 Warning and indicator

lights ( 21)4 Multifunction display

( 21)5 Indicator light for anti-

theft alarm (OE) and sen-sor for instrument clusterlighting

6 Adjustment of clock( 45), Control,odometer ( 43)

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Parking lights

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Status indicators

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

Warning and indicator lights . . . 20

ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

General warning indicators. . . . . 21

Warning indicators of TirePressure Control TPCOE . . . . . . . 28

ABS warning indicatorsOE. . . . . . 32

ASC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . 34

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Multifunction display

1 Clock ( 45), Area forTPC displaysOE ( 44),Area for oil level informa-tionOE ( 49)

2 Area for warning symbols( 21)

3 Area for onboard com-puter displaysOE ( 46)

4 Gear indicator ( 20)5 Engine-oil temperature

display ( 21)6 Odometer display ( 43)7 Fuel gauge ( 20)

Warning and indicatorlights

1 Indicator light, left turnindicator

2 Indicator light, high-beamheadlight

3 Warning light, general4 Indicator light, neutral5 ABS warning light (OE)6 Indicator light, right turn

indicator

ABS warning lightOE

In some countries a differentdisplay of the ABS warninglight is possible.

Possible country-depen-dent versions.

Function indicatorsFuel capacity

The horizontal bars un-der the gas pump sym-

bol indicated the remainingfuel quantity.

GearEngaged gear is indicat-ed.

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

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Engine temperatureThe lateral bars underthe temperature symbol

show the engine temperaturelevel.

ASC intervention (OE)General warning lightflashes rapidly in yellow.

ASC symbol lights up.

The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel andhas reduced the torque. Thewarning light flashes one sec-ond longer than the ASC in-tervention lasts. As a result,the driver is provided with op-tical feedback on the regula-tion carried out even after thecritical driving situation.

Offroad ASC intervention(OE)

General warning lightflashes rapidly in yellow.

Offroad ASC symbollights up.

The offroad ASC has detect-ed instability at the rear wheeland has reduced the torque.The warning light flashes onesecond longer than the ASCintervention lasts. As a result,the driver is provided with op-tical feedback on the regula-tion carried out even after thecritical driving situation.

General warningindicatorsDisplayGeneral warnings are dis-played by means of informa-tion and symbols in the mul-tifunction display. In some

cases, an additional gener-al warning light lights up redor yellow. If several warningsare active, all correspondingindicator lights and warningsymbols are displayed. Warn-ings are shown alternately.

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Overview of warning indicatorsDisplay Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS! warningappears.

Electronic immobilizer is active( 24)

Lights up yellow FUEL! warningappears.

Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( 24)

Flashes in red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient( 25)

Displayed withCHECK OILwarning

Engine oil level too low ( 25)

Lights up red Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient( 26)

Lights up yellow LAMPR! warningappears.

Rear bulb defective ( 26)

LAMPF! warningappears.

Front bulb defective ( 26)

Lights up yellow LAMPS! warningappears.

Bulbs defective ( 27)

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Display Meaning

Is indicated Ice warning (OE) ( 27)

DWALO! warningappears

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) weak( 27)

Lights up yellow DWA! warningappears.

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead( 28)

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning lightlights up yellow.

EWS! warning appears.The key being used is not au-thorized for starting, or com-munication between the keyand engine electronics is dis-rupted.

Remove other motorcyclekeys from the ignition keyring.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

FUEL! warning appears.

A fuel shortage can leadto misfiring and to the

engine dying unexpectedly.Misfiring can damage the cat-alytic converter, and the en-gine dying unexpected canlead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tankis completely empty.

The probable operatingrange is indicated.

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

Reserve fuel quantity

1.1 gal (4 l)Refueling ( 78)

Engine electronicsGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

Engine electronics sym-bol is displayed.

The engine is in theemergency operating

mode. Only reducedengine performance may beavailable, which can lead todanger driving situations,especially during passingmaneuvers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.

The engine-electronics con-trol unit has diagnosed a fault.In exceptional cases, the en-gine stops and can no longerbe started. Otherwise, theengine runs in emergency op-erating mode.

Continued driving is pos-sible, however the accus-tomed engine performancemay not be available.

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

Engine oil pressureinsufficient

General warning lightflashes in red.

Engine oil pressure sym-bol is displayed.

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

The warning on insuf-ficient engine oil pres-

sure is no substitute for thefunction of an oil-level indica-tor.The correct engine oil levelcan only be checked at the oilsight glass.

The cause of the warning oninsufficient engine oil pressurecan be an insufficient engineoil level.

Checking engine oil level( 100)

If oil level is too low:Top up engine oil.

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

In addition to an insuf-ficient engine oil level,

other problems in the enginecan lead to the warning on in-sufficient engine oil pressure.Continuing to ride in thesecases can cause engine dam-age.If this warning appears, donot continue to ride eventhough the engine oil levelmight be correct.

Do not continue driving.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oil level too lowOil level symbol is dis-play with CHECK OIL

warning.The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine oillevel.

The exact engine oil level canonly be determined by con-ducting a check on the oilsight glass. During the nextrefueling stop:


If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil( 101)

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If "Check oil level" appears inthe display, although a cor-rect oil level has been read offat the oil sight glass, the oillevel sensor may be defective.


If oil level is too low:Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

Battery charge currentinsufficient

General warning lightlights up red.

Battery charge currentsymbol is displayed.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cut-

ting out unexpectedly, caus-ing a hazardous situation.Have faults eliminated assoon as possible.

If the battery is no longercharged, continued

driving can lead to deepdischarging, and therefore tothe destruction of the battery.If possible, do not continuedriving.

The battery is not beingcharged.

Continued driving is possi-ble until the battery is dis-charged. However, the en-gine can die suddenly andthe battery can be exhaus-tively discharged and there-fore destroyed.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Rear bulb defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

LAMPR! warning appears.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-

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

Tail light or brake light bulbdefective.

Replacing brake and rearlight bulb ( 118)

Front bulb defectiveLAMPF! warning appears.


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

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ry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking lightor turn indicator bulb defec-tive.

Replacing low-beam/high-beam bulb ( 115)Replacing parking light bulb( 117)Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs ( 119)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

LAMPS! warning appears.


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

ry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

A combination of several bulbdefects is present.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Ice warning (OE)Ice warning symbol isdisplayed.

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

The ice warning doesnot mean that there is

no risk of black ice formingat measured temperaturesabove 3 °C.Always take extra care andthink well ahead when tem-peratures are low; rememberthat the danger of black iceis particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in theshade.

Think well ahead when driv-ing.

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)weakDWALO! warning appears.

This error message isonly displayed for a short

time following the pre-ridecheck.

The anti-theft alarm batteryno longer has its full capaci-ty. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is only ensured fora limited time with the motor-cycle battery disconnected.

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

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Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)dead


DWA! warning appears.



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


Warning indicators ofTire Pressure ControlTPCOE

Display of TPC warningindicators

In the display area of theclock or the onboardcomputer, the air pressure ofthe front wheel 1 and the rearwheel 2 are displayed withthe text TPC. The critical airpressure flashesIf the critical value is at thelimit of the permissible tol-erance, the general warninglight also lights up in yellow. If

the determined tire pressureis outside the permissible tol-erance, the general warninglight flashes in red.

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Lights up yellow The critical airpressure flashes

Tire pressure in limit area of permis-sible tolerance ( 30)

Flashes in red The critical airpressure flashes

Tire pressure outside permissibletolerance ( 30)

"--" or "-- --"is displayed

Transmission error ( 30)

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

Sensor defective or system fault( 31)

Lights up yellow Is displayed withTPC! note

Battery of tire pressure sensor weak( 31)

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Tire pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance


The critical air pressureflashes.

The measured tire pressure isin the limit area of the permis-sible tolerance.

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

The pressure values onthe back of the cover re-

fer to a tire air temperature of68 °F (20 °C). To also adaptthe air pressure at other tiretemperatures, proceed as fol-lows:Calculate the difference be-tween the nominal value ac-cording to the Rider's Manualand the value determine bythe TPC system. Change the

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

Tire pressure outsidepermissible tolerance

General warning lightflashes in red.

The critical air pressureflashes.

The measured tire pressure isoutside the permissible toler-ance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

Is it still possible to drive withtire:

Incorrect tire pressureresult in poorer handling

of the motorcycle.Always adapt your drivingstyle to the incorrect tirepressure.

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

If you are unsure about thedrivability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked fordamage by a specializedworkshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Transmission error"--" or "-- --" is displayed.The motorcycle's speed hasnot exceeded the thresholdof approx. 20 mph (30 km/h). The TPC sensors do nottransmit their signal until aspeed above this thresholdis reached ( 79).

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Watch TPC display at higherspeed. A permanent faulthas not occurred until thegeneral warning light alsolights up. In this case:Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

There is a fault in the radioconnection to the TPC sen-sors. Possible causes are ra-dio systems in the surround-ing area, which interfere withthe connection between theTPC control unit and the sen-sors.

Watch the TPC display inanother environment. Apermanent fault has notoccurred until the generalwarning light also lights up.In this case:Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Sensor defective or systemfault


Is displayed with "--" or"-- --".

Tires without installed TPCsensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPCsensors.

One or two TPC sensors havefailed.

Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

A system fault has occurred.Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Battery of tire pressuresensor weak


Is displayed with TPC!note.



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


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ABS warningindicatorsOE

DisplayABS warnings are indi-cated by the ABS warn-

ing light. The warning lightcan light up continuously orflash.In some countries an alterna-tive display of the ABS warn-ing light is possible.

Possible country-depen-dent versions.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed( 34)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 34)

Lights up ABS error ( 34)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flash-es.

The ABS function is notavailable, because theself-diagnosis has notbeen completed. To checkthe wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven afew yards.

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

ABS deactivatedABS warning light ON.

The ABS system has beendeactivated by the driver.

with OE BMW MotorradIntegral ABS:

Switching on ABS function( 50)

ABS errorABS warning light ON.

The ABS control unit has de-tected an error. The ABSfunction is not available.

Continue driving is possible.It must be noted that theABS function is not avail-able. Observe additionalinformation on situationswhich can lead to an ABSerror ( 83).Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC warningindicatorsOE

DisplayASC warnings are indi-cated by the ASC warn-

ing symbol in conjunction withthe general warning light. TheASC warning light can light upcontinuously or flash.

In the offroad mode,ASC warnings are indi-

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Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed( 36)

Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not ended in offroadmode ( 36)

Is indicated ASC deactivated ( 36)

Lights up yellow Is indicated ASC error ( 36)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ASC symbol flashesslowly.

The self-diagnosis was notcompleted; the ASC func-tion is not available. So thatthe ASC self-diagnosis canbe completed, the enginemust be running and the mo-torcycle must be moved ata speed of at least 3 mph(5 km/h).

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

Self-diagnosis not ended inoffroad mode

Offroad ASC symbolflashes slowly.

The ASC self-diagnosis hasnot yet been completed, how-ever the system has alreadyswitched over to the offroadmode. The offroad ASC func-tion is not yet available. Sothat the self-diagnosis canbe completed, the enginemust be running and the mo-torcycle must be moved ata speed of at least 3 mph(5 km/h).

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

ASC deactivatedASC symbol isdisplayed.

The ASC system has beendeactivated by the driver.

with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):

Activating ASC function( 52)

ASC errorGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

ASC symbol isdisplayed.

The ASC control unit has de-tected an error. The ASCfunction and the offroad ASCfunction are not available.

Continue driving is possible.It must be noted that theASC function is not avail-able. Observe additionalinformation on situationswhich can lead to an ASCerror ( 85).Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,

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Operation

Ignition switch and steeringlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . 41

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 43

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . 44

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . 46

BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . 52

Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Adjusting windshield . . . . . . . . . . 63

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master keyand one spare key. If a key islost, please note the informa-tion on the electronic immobi-lizer (EWS) ( 41).

Ignition key and steer-ing lock, tank filler cap

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

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.Parking lights and all func-tion circuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 73)


Turn key to position 1.In addition to the pointsnamed above, the ABS self-diagnosis is also carriedout. ( 74)


Turn key to position 1.In addition to the pointsnamed above, the ASC self-diagnosis is also carriedout. ( 74)

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.

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The battery can berecharged via the onboardsocket.

Locking handlebars

When you prop themotorcycle on the

side stand, the surface ofthe ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycleis more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.

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

Turn handlebars to full leftor right lock position.Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Ignition, lights and all func-tion circuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizerEWSTheft protectionThe electronic immobilizerhelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and thisenhanced security is at yourdisposal without any needfor you to set parameters oractivate additional systems.The engine of a motorcyclefitted with this electronic im-mobilizer can be started only

with the keys that belong tothe motorcycle. You can al-so have your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer disable par-ticular keys, for example inthe event that you lose yourkeys. The engine cannot bestarted with a key that hasbeen barred.

Electronics in the keyAn electronic component isintegrated into each of yourkeys. The motorcycle's elec-tronics exchange certain con-tinuously changing signalswith the electronics in thekey; these signals are specificto your motorcycle and theyare transmitted via the ringantenna in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognized as "authorized" foryour motorcycle.

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A spare key attachedto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start theengine could "irritate" theelectronics, in which case theenabling signal for starting isnot issued. The warning EWSis shown in the multifunctiondisplay.Always store the spare keyseparately from the ignitionkey.

Replacement and extrakeysReplacement and spare keysare only available through anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer. The keys are part of anintegrated security system, sothe retailer is under an obli-gation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys. If you wantto have a lost key barred, youmust bring along all other

keys that belong to the mo-torcycle. A key that has beenbarred can subsequently becleared and reactivated foruse.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers

Switch on ignition.

Press button for left turn in-dicator 1 and right turn indi-cator 2 simultaneously.

The hazard warningflashers place a strain

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

If a turn indicator buttonis pressed with the igni-

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

Hazard warning flashers inoperation.Left/right turn indicatorlights flash.Switch off ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left/right turn indicatorlights off.

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Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press turn-indicator cancelbutton 1.The hazard warning flashersare switched off.

Odometer andtripmetersOperating odometer

On motorcycles without anonboard computer and with-out TPC, the operation of theodometer described in the fol-lowing can also be carried outwith the INFO 1 button.

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

When you switch on theignition, the information

shown by the odometer whenthe ignition was switched off

always reappears on the mul-tifunction display.

Press button 1 once briefly.

The odometer display fieldindicates the values below in

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the following order beginningwith the current value:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Operating range (afterreaching reserve level)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.

Press and hold button 1 un-til display changes.The tripmeter is reset to ze-ro.

Residual range

The operating range 1 is dis-played together with the let-tering RANGE and indicateswhat distance can still bedriven with the remaining fuel.It is only displayed on motor-cycles without an onboardcomputer (OE) after the fuelreserve is reached. The cal-culation is carried out basedon the average consumptionand the fuel level.When refueling, fuel is notregistered until the quantity

added is approx. one gallon(several liters).

The determined residu-al range is an approxi-

mate reading. BMW Motor-rad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use thefull remaining range beforerefueling.

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE

Displaying tire pressuresSwitch on ignition.

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Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the tire pressuresappear in the display.

The tire pressures are shownalternately with the clock.The left-hand value indicatesthe air pressure of the front

wheel, and the right-hand val-ue the air pressure of the rearwheel. On motorcycles withan onboard computer, the tirepressures are displayed asan additional value of the on-board computer.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set theclock while riding the

motorcycle can lead to ac-cidents.Adjust the clock only whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press INFO button 1 repeat-edly until total mileage isshown.

with OE Onboard computer:

Press INFO button 1 repeat-edly until clock is shown.

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Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes.Hours reading 2 starts toflash.Press INFO button.The hour increments by oneeach time you press thebutton.Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes.Minutes reading 3 starts toflash.Press INFO button.The minute increments byone each time you press thebutton.

Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes.The display stops flashing.Clock setting ended.

Onboard computerOE

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

INFO button 1 once eachtime.

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

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRangeOil levelTire pressures (OE)

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Ambient temperature

The display of the ambienttemperature 1 is only activewhen the engine is running.Otherwise --- is shown.

An ice warningappears if the ambient-

temperature reading dropsbelow 37 °F (3 °C). Thedisplay automatically switchesfrom any other mode to thetemperature reading when thetemperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.The reading flashes until you

select some other displaymode.

Calculation of averagespeed

The average speed 1 is cal-culated based on the elapsedtime since the last "RESET".Times during which the en-gine was stopped are exclud-ed from the calculation.

Resetting average speed

Repeatedly press INFObutton 1 until the averagespeed appears in thedisplay.Hold down INFO button forat least 2 seconds ("RE-SET").Display shows "--.- mph".

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Calculation of averageconsumption

The average consumption 1 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the last"RESET" by the correspond-ing amount of fuel used.

Resetting averageconsumption

Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until average con-sumption appears in dis-play.Hold down INFO button forat least 2 seconds ("RE-SET").Display shows "--.- mpg".

Range

The functional description ofthe operating range ( 44)also applies to the range dis-play. However, the range 1can also be displayed beforethe fuel reserve is reached.To calculate the range, a spe-cial average consumption isused, which does not alwaysmatch the value that can beshown on the display.

The determined rangeis an approximate read-

ing. BMW Motorrad thereforerecommends that you do not

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try to use the full range beforerefueling.

Oil level

The oil level indicator 1 pro-vides information on the oillevel in the engine. It can onlybe displayed when the motor-cycle is stopped.

The conditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:

Engine idling for at least 10seconds.Engine at operating temper-ature.

Side-stand retracted.

The readings mean:

OK: Oil level is correct.

CHECK: Check oil level at oilsight glass during next refuel-ing stop.

>Displayed until correctoil level has been detect-

ed again.

---: No measurement possi-ble (above-mentioned condi-tions not met).

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5 sec.when you next switch on theignition.

If, despite a correct oillevel on the oil sight

glass, "Check oil level"continually appear on thedisplay, the oil level sensormay be defective. In this

case, please contact yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE

Switching off ABSfunction

Switch on ignition.

The ABS function canonly be deactivated

with the motorcycle at astandstill.

Hold down ABS button 1.

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ABS warning light lightsup; if self-diagnosis

is not completed, the ABSwarning light changes fromflashing to being continuouslylit.

Release ABS button with-in five seconds after ABSwarning light lights up.ABS function is switchedoff.

ABS warning light con-tinues to light up.

Behavior with ABSdeactivatedWith the ABS function deac-tivated, first only the controlon the front wheel is switchedoff. If the motorcycle is on-ly braked with the handbrakelever, ABS regulation contin-ues to be active for the rearwheel also braked via the in-tegral function. The ABS reg-ulation for the rear wheel is

not switched off until the foot-brake lever is actuated.

Switching on ABSfunction

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

is not completed, the ABSwarning light changes frombeing continuously lit toflashing.

Release ABS button with-in five seconds after ABSwarning light goes out.

ABS warning light remainsoff.If ABS self-diagnosis is notcompleted, ABS warninglight continues to flash.ABS function is switchedon.As an alternative to pressingthe ABS button, the igni-tion can also be switchedoff and then on again.

If the ABS light con-tinues to light up after

switching the ignition off andthen on again, an ABS faulthas occurred.

Automatic StabilityControl ASCOE

Operating the ASCThe ASC button switches intothe offroad mode ( 84) anddeactivates or activates theASC.

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If no ASC symbol is shown,the ASC is active.

If this symbol is shown,the offroad ASC is ac-

tive.

If this symbol is shown,the ASC is deactivated.

Operating sequence of ASCbutton:

Switch over ASC to offroadASCDeactivate ASCActivate ASC

Switching ASC functionover and off

Switch on ignition.

The ASC function canalso be deactivated while

driving.

Hold down ASC button 1.Offroad ASC symbolis displayed; if self-

diagnosis is not completed,offroad ASC symbol flashes.

Release ASC button withinfive seconds after offroadASC symbol appears.

Offroad ASC symbol isdisplayed.

Offroad ASC is activated.

Hold down ASC button 1.ASC symbol isdisplayed.

Release ASC button with-in five seconds after ASCsymbol appears.

ASC symbol continuesto be displayed.

ASC function is deactivated.

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Activating ASC function

Hold down ASC button 1.ASC symbol is nolonger displayed;

if self-diagnosis is notcompleted, ASC symbolbegins to flash.

Release ASC button with-in five seconds after ASCsymbol goes out.ASC symbol remains off.If the ASC self-diagnosis isnot completed, ASC symbolcontinues to flash.ASC function is activated.

As an alternative to pressingthe ASC button, the igni-tion can also be switchedoff and then on again.

If the ASC warning lightlights up after switch-

ing the ignition off and on andthen continued driving over 5mph (10 km/h), an ASC errorhas occurred.

Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch.

Actuating the emergen-cy ON/OFF switch while

driving can cause the rearwheel to lock up, resulting ina fall.Do not operate the emer-gency ON/OFF switch whileriding.

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The engine can be easily andquickly switched off using theemergency ON/OFF switch.

A Operating positionB Engine switched off.

The engine can only bestarted in the operating

position.

If the emergency ON/OFF switch is operated

with the ignition switched on,the BMW Motorrad IntegralABS continues to function.

Heated hand gripsOE

1 Heated hand grips switch

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

The increase in powerconsumption caused by

the heated hand grips candrain the battery if you areriding at low engine speeds.If the battery is inadequate-ly charged, the heated hand

grips are switched off to en-sure starting capability.

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

dot visible).4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible).

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of theclutch fluid reservoir is

changed, air can enter theclutch system.Do not reposition the handle-

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

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch leverwhen the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can

be turned more easily whenyou press the clutch leverforward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever in-creases.Turn adjusting screw 1counterclockwise.Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever de-creases.

BrakesAdjusting handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir

can allow air to penetrate thebrake system.Do not reposition the handle-bar controls on the handle-bars or the handlebars in theirmounts.

Adjusting the brake leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the brake lever

when the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can

be turned more easily whenyou press the handbrake leverforward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and handbrakelever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counterclockwise.

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Distance between handle-bar grip and handbrakelever decreases.

Adjustable footbrakeleverThe footbrake lever can beadjusted for a seated or astanding riding style.

Position of the footbrake leverfor seated riding.

Position of the footbrake leverfor standing riding.

Adjusting footbrake leverMake sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.

Push foot plate 1 of brakelever forward and turn it tocorrect limit position.The rotary lever can beheard to lock into place.

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Shift leverAdjusting shift lever

Slacken screw 1.Turn foot piece 2 into de-sired position.

A foot piece adjustedtoo high or too low

can cause problems whenshifting. If you have problemsshifting, consult a certifiedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorraddealer.

Tighten screw 1 to appropri-ate torque.

Foot piece on gearshiftlever

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

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

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

Switching on low-beamheadlightThe low-beam headlightswitches on automaticallywhen you start the engine.

With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on

the lights by switching on the

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

Switching on high-beamheadlight

Press top part of switch 1for high-beam headlight.The high-beam headlight isswitched on.Move switch 1 for high-beam headlight to centerposition.High-beam headlightswitched off.

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Press bottom part ofswitch 1 for high-beamheadlight.High-beam headlight isswitched on as long asswitch is pressed (headlightflasher).

Switching on parkinglights

Switch off ignition.

You can switch on theparking lights only imme-

diately after switching off theignition.

Press and hold left turn indi-cator switch 1 until parkinglight is switched on.Parking light switched on.

Switching off parkinglights

Switch ignition on and thenoff again.The parking lights areswitched off.

Switching on additionalheadlightOE

Press bottom part ofswitch 1 for additionalheadlight.Additional headlight isswitched on.

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Switching off additionalheadlightOE

Press top part of switch 1for additional headlight.Additional headlight isswitched off.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficWhen riding in countrieswhere traffic drives on the op-posite side of the road to thatin which the motorcycle wasregistered, the asymmetrical

low headlight beam will dazzleoncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjustedto the relevant conditions by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range gener-ally remains constant due tothe adjustment of the springpreload to the loading state.Spring preload adjustmentmay only be insufficient whenthe motorcycle is very heav-ily loaded. In this case, theheadlight range must be ad-justed to the weight.

If you are unsurewhether the basic

headlight setting is correct,consult a specializedworkshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Headlight rangeadjustment

1 Headlight range adjust-ment

In the case of very high pay-loads, the available springpreload adjustment mightnot be adequate. To avoiddazzling oncoming traffic, theheadlight adjustment can becorrected by adjusting theswivel lever.

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A Neutral positionB Position with heavy pay-

load

Turn indicatorsSwitching on left-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

Press left-hand turn indica-tor button 1.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

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

The left-hand turn indicatorswitched on.The indicator light for left-hand turn indicator flashes.

Switching on right-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

Press right-hand turn indi-cator button 2.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

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

Right-hand turn indicatorswitched on.Indicator light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

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Switching off turnindicators

Press turn-indicator cancelbutton 3.The turn indicator isswitched off.The turn indicator lights inthe indicator light panel areoff.

Front and rear seatsRemoving passengerseat

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.

Turn key 1 in seat lockclockwise while pressingdown on front region ofpassenger seat 2.Lift front of passengerseat 2 and remove.

Installing passenger seatIf too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.Make sure that the motorcy-cle is steady on its stand.

Insert passenger seat 2 intomount 3.Press down firmly on frontregion of passenger seat 2.Passenger seat clicks audi-bly into place.

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Removing driver's seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Removing passenger seat( 60)

Turn key 1 in seat lockcounterclockwise whilepressing down on rearregion of driver's seat 3.Lift rear of driver's seat 3and remove.

Installing driver's seatIf too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.Make sure that the motorcy-cle is steady on its stand.

Insert driver's seat 3 intomounts 4.Lay driver's seat loosely onmotorcycle.Press driver's seat light-ly forward in rear area andthen firmly downward.

Driver's seat clicks audiblyinto place.Installing passenger seat( 60)

Adjusting driver's seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Removing driver's seat( 61)Turn driver's seat over.

Insert seat rods 1 and 2 intothe mounts 3.

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If both seat rods are notin the same position, the

driver's seat can come loosefrom the locking device andwiggle.Always insert both seat rodsin the same position.

Insert seat rod into posi-tion 4.High seat position.Insert seat rod into posi-tion 5.Low seat position.Installing driver's seat( 61)

Helmet holderUsing helmet holder

Removing driver's seat( 61)

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the hel-met lock.

Hook helmet into helmetholder with chin strap 1.Installing driver's seat( 61)

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move the mirror into the de-sired position by applyinglight pressure at the edge.

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Adjusting mirror arm

Slide the protective cap 1up over the screw connec-tion on the mirror arm.Loosen union nut 2.Turn the mirror arm into thedesired position.Retighten union nut 2.

Mirror on clampingpiece

18 lb/ft (25 Nm)Slide the protective cap 1over the screw fitting.

Adjusting windshield

Loosen clamping screws 1on left and right.Bring windshield into de-sired position by rotating itforward or back.

The windshield can beset to several positions.

Make sure that the clampingscrews 1 are adjusted sym-metrically on the left andright.Tighten clamping screws.

Spring preloadSpring preload andweightThe spring preload on therear wheel must be adaptedto the load of the motorcy-cle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heav-ily loaded and reduce springpreload accordingly when themotorcycle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

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

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

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Adjusting the springpreload while the

motorcycle is being riddencan lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preload on-ly when the motorcycle isstationary.


To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in direc-tion of arrow HIGH.

To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in direc-tion of arrow LOW.

Rear wheel preload(for rider traveling solo)

Rotate handwheel to-ward left in arrow direc-tion LOW (L) all the wayto stop, then rotate tenclicks to the right

Rear wheel springpreload (for offroad

use or with passenger andluggage)

Turn handwheel towardright in arrow directionHIGH (H) all the way tostop.

Spring preload and roadsurface conditionThe spring preload on thefront wheel must be adapt-ed to the nature of the terrain.Uneven terrain requires a highspring preload, flat terrain re-quires a lower spring preload.

Adjusting spring preloadon front wheel


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To reduce spring preload,turn spring retainer in direc-tion A with onboard toolkit.To increase spring preload,turn spring retainer in direc-tion B with onboard toolkit.

The range of adjustmenthas nine positions.

Spring preload onfront wheel

Spring preload at position2 (For street use)

Spring preload onfront wheel

Spring preload at posi-tion 3 (For riding on graveltracks etc. and loading)

Spring preload at position5 (For offroad use)

Shock absorbersDamping and springpreloadThe damping must be adapt-ed to the spring preload. Anincrease in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping onrear wheel

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

not match the spring-preload

and damping-characteristicsettings.Adjust the damping char-acteristic to suit the springpreload.


Adjust rear wheel shockwith adjusting screw 1.

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To increase absorption, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrowdirection H.To reduce absorption, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrowdirection S.

Basic setting for rear-wheel damping

Single rider with one per-son weighing approx.185 lbs (85 kg)

Basic setting for rear-wheel damping

Turn adjusting screw inarrow direction H untilstop, then turn one anda half turns in arrow direc-tion S.

TiresChecking tire pressures

Incorrect tire pressuresresult in poorer handling

of the motorcycle and canlead to accidents.Ensure proper tire pressure.

At high road speeds, tirevalves have a tendency

to open as a result of centrifu-gal force.Fit metal valve caps with rub-ber seals and screw themon firmly to prevent suddendeflation.

Incorrect tire pressurereduces the life of the

tires.Ensure proper tire pressure.

Check the tire pressure us-ing the following data.

Front tire pressure

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)

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

Rear tire pressure

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

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

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Riding

Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Driving offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 76

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . 79

General brake system . . . . . . . . . 80

Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . 81

Engine management with BMWMotorrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the cor-rect clothing. Always wear:

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer will beglad to advise you and hasthe correct clothing for everypurpose.

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, al-ways bear in mind that vari-ous boundary conditions canadversely affect the handlingof your motorcycle:

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

Correct loadingOverloading and unevenloading can diminish the

riding stability of the motorcy-cle.Do not exceed the grossweight limit and observe theloading information.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess sit-uations and make decisions,and slow down your reflexes.

Medication can exacerbatethese effects.Do not ride your motorcy-cle after consuming alcohol,drugs and/or medication.

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

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousnesswith fatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine inclosed rooms.

High voltageTouching live parts ofthe ignition system with

the engine running can causeelectric shock.

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

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburnedfuel to enter the catalytic con-verter, there is a danger ofoverheating and damage.For this reason, observe thefollowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine withthe spark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediatelyif it misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specifiedmaintenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will de-stroy the catalytic con-

verter.Note the points listed forprotection of the catalyticconverter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaustare high.

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

clothing and luggage, etc.)could ignite if allowed tocome into contact with thehot exhaust pipe.Make sure that no highlyflammable materials cancome in contact with the hotexhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle fora lengthy period with themotorcycle at a standstill:overheating would result.In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine toidle unnecessarily. After start-ing, ride off immediately.

Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-management system

Modification of theengine-electronics

control unit can lead todamage to the motorcycle,and therefore to accidents.Do not modify the engine-electronics control unit.

Tampering with con-trol unit of electronic

engine-management systemcan result in mechanical loadsthat the motorcycle's com-ponents are not designed towithstand. Damage caused inthis way is not covered by thewarranty.Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-managementsystem.

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

BrakesFront and rear brake fluidlevelsClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire pres-sureFirm seating of cases andluggage

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every timeyou refuel)Brake pad wear (during ev-ery third stop for refueling)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-cycle with the side stand ex-tended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself offif you start it with the trans-mission in neutral and thenengage a gear before retract-ing the side stand.

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

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFF switchin operating position A.Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 73)


Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 73)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 74)

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Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 73)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 74)ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 74)

Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tem-peratures it may be nec-

essary to operate the throt-tle twist grip during starting.At ambient temperatures be-

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

The start attempt is au-tomatically interrupted

if battery voltage is too low.Recharge the battery beforeyou start the engine, or usejump leads and a donor bat-tery to start.

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refusesto start. ( 140)

Pre-ride checkAfter switching on the igni-tion, the instrument clustercarries out a general warninglight test. In the process, thewarning lamp first lights upred and then yellow to test itsfunction. This test, called a"Pre-Ride Check", is indicat-ed by the lettering CHECK!

in the display. If the engineis started during the test, thetest is canceled.Phase 1

General warning lightlights up red.

CHECK! warning appears.

Phase 2General warning lightlights up yellow.

CHECK! warning appears.If the general warning light isnot shown:

If the general warninglight cannot be dis-

played, several malfunctionscannot be indicated.Watch the display of the gen-eral warning light in red andyellow.

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

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ABS self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad IntegralABS is checked by the self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must drive fasterthan 3 mph (5 km/h).Phase 1

Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Possible country-specificversion of ABS warning

light.

Phase 2Checking the wheel sensorswhile starting off.


Possible country-specificversion of ABS warning

light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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

Continue driving is possi-ble. It must be noted thatneither the ABS nor the in-tegral function is available.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ASCis checked by the self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Sothat the ASC self-diagnosiscan be completed, the enginemust be running and themotorcycle must drive ata speed of at least 3 mph(5 km/h).Phase 1

Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Phase 2Checking the diagnosablesystem components whiledriving.

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ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC warning light goesout.

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

Continue driving is possible.It must be noted that theASC function is not avail-able.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)

While running in the mo-torcycle, vary the throttle

opening and engine-speedrange frequently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial periodon twisting, fairly hilly roads,avoiding high-speed mainroads and highways if pos-sible.

Exceeding the specifiedengine speeds while run-

ning in will lead to increasedengine wear.Adhere to the specified en-gine run-in speeds.

Do not exceed the enginerun-in speeds.

Engine run-in speeds

<4000 min-1

Do not accelerate at fullthrottle.Avoid low engine speeds atfull load.

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

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum fric-tion levels during the first 300miles (500 km). This initial re-duction in braking efficiencycan be compensated for byexerting greater pressure onthe 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 rough-ened by riding in a restrainedmanner at various heel an-gles until the tires are run in.This running in procedure is

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essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.

New tires have notachieved their full

adhesion yet. There is adanger of accidents whendriving at extreme angles.Avoid extreme angles.

Driving offroadTire pressures

A tire pressure reducedfor offroad driving leads

to poorer handling of the mo-torcycle on paved roads andcan result in accidents.Ensure proper tire pressure.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycleis ridden on loose sur-

faces or muddy roads, thebrakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt

or moisture on the disks orbrake pads.Brake early until the brakesare braked clean.

Driving on unpaved ordirty roads leads to in-

creased brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thick-ness more often and replacethe brake pads sooner.

Deactivatable ABSOE

For offroad use, you canswitch off the BMW IntegralABS ( 49).

Spring preload anddamping

Spring preload anddamping values that

have been changed foroffroad use reduce handlingcharacteristics on pavedsurfaces.Before returning to on-road

use, reset correct springpreload and correctdamping.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing on side stand

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

antee that the motorcycle willrest firmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

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

The side stand is de-signed to support only

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torcycle with the side standextended.

Slowly lean the motorcy-cle to side until its weightis taken by stand and dis-mount to left.

When you prop themotorcycle on the

side stand, the surface ofthe ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycleis more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turnthe handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

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

On a grade, the motor-cycle should always face

uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side standUnlock steering lock.From left, grip handlebarswith both hands.Pull handbrake lever.Swing your right leg overthe seat and lift motorcycleto upright position.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

An extended side standcan catch on the ground

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

Sit on motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract sidestand.

Placing on center standIf the ground is soft oruneven, there is no guar-

antee that the motorcycle willrest firmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on left handlebar grip.Grasp passenger seat han-dle or rear frame with yourright hand.Place right foot on extendedarm of center stand, andpress stand down until itscurved feet touch ground.Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pullingmotorcycle toward rear.

Excessive movementscould result in the cen-

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motorcycle would topple as aresult.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the cen-ter stand.

Check that motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock.

Pushing off center standUnlock steering lock.Place your left hand on lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, griprear grab handle or rearframe.Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.Make sure that center standis fully retracted.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.

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

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can es-cape and get onto the rearwheel. This results in a dan-ger of falling.Do not fill the tank past thebottom edge of the fillerneck.

Fuel attacks plasticsurfaces, making them

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

Fuel can attack the ma-terial of the windshield

and the side wind deflec-tors, making them cloudy orunattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets on-to the windshield and winddeflectors immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.


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

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Refuel with quality listed be-low at most until lower edgeof filler neck is reached.

The nominal value formileage and consump-

tion apply for the recommend-ed fuel type.

Recommended fueltype

95 ROZ/RON (Super un-leaded)

Recommended fueltype

91 ROZ/RON (Regular un-leaded (fuel type can beused with reduced perfor-mance and consumption))

Usable fuel quantity

8.7 gal (33 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

1.1 gal (4 l)Close fuel tank cap with firmpressure.Remove key and close pro-tective cap.

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE

FunctionA sensor is located in eachtire, which measures the airtemperature and the air pres-sure inside the tire and sendsthese values to the controlunit.The sensors are equippedwith a centrifugal controller,which does not enable thetransmission of the measuredvalues until a speed of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h) isreached. Before initial recep-tion of the tire pressure, -- isshown in the display for eachtire. The sensors continue totransmit the measured valuesfor approx. 15 minutes afterthe motorcycle comes to astop.The control unit can managefour sensors, and as a result

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two sets of wheels with TPCsensors can be driven. If aTPC control unit is installed,however the wheels have nosensors, then an error mes-sage is output.

TemperaturecompensationThe tire pressures are showntemperature-compensatedin the multifunction display;they refer to a tire air temper-ature of 68 °F (20 °C). As theair-pressure testers at fillingstations show a temperature-dependent tire pressure, theydo not match the values in-dicated in the multifunctiondisplay in most cases.

Air pressure rangesThe TPC control unit distin-guishes between three airpressure ranges matched tothe motorcycle:

Air pressure within the per-missible tolerance.Air pressure at the limits ofthe permissible tolerance.Air pressure outside thepermissible tolerance.

A warning is also output if thetire pressure drops rapidlywithin the permissible toler-ance.

General brake systemDescending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when de-scending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat andsuffer severe damage.Use both front and rearbrakes, and make use of the

engine's braking effect aswell.

Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden in therain, the brake disks and padsmight be wet and the brakesmight not take effect immedi-ately.Brake early until the brakesare dry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakesThe full braking effectcan be delayed if the

motorcycle is ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakesare not applied for some time.Brake early until the salt layerof the brake disks and brakepads has been braked off.

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Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on thebrake disks and pads

considerably diminish brakingefficiency.Especially after repair andmaintenance tasks, makesure that the brake discs andbrake pads are free of oil andgrease.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycleis ridden on loose sur-

faces or muddy roads, thebrakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirtor moisture on the disks orbrake pads.Brake early until the brakesare braked clean.

Driving on unpaved ordirty roads leads to in-

creased brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thick-

ness more often and replacethe brake pads sooner.

Brake system withBMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE

Partially integral brakeYour motorcycle is equippedwith a partially integral brakeconfiguration. Both front andrear brakes are applied simul-taneously when you pull thehandbrake lever. The foot-brake lever acts only on therear brake.The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS adapts the braking forcedistribution between the frontand rear wheel brake to theloading of the motorcycle dur-ing braking.

Spinning of the rearwheel with the front

brake pulled (burn out) ismade considerably more

difficult by the integralfunction. The result may bedamage to the rear wheelbrake and the clutch.Avoid burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The maximum braking forcethat can be transferred tothe road surface is partial-ly dependent on the frictioncoefficient of the road sur-face. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a consider-ably poorer friction coefficientthan a dry, clean asphalt sur-face. The poorer the frictioncoefficient of the road surfaceis, the longer the braking dis-tance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceededwhen the driver increases thebrake pressure, the wheelsbegin to block and drivingstability is lost, and a fall can

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result. Before this situationoccurs, ABS intervenes andadjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enablesthe wheels to continue to turnand maintains driving stabilityregardless of the road surfacecondition.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads canbriefly lead to a loss of con-tact between the tires and theroad surface, until the trans-ferrable braking force is re-duced to zero. If braking iscarried out in this situation,ABS must reduce the brakepressure to ensure drivingstability when restoring con-tact to the road. At this pointin time, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS must assume

extremely low friction coef-ficients (gravel, ice, snow)so that the running wheelsturn in every imaginable caseand the driving stability is en-sured. After detecting the ac-tual conditions, the systemadjusts the optimum brakepressure.

How is the BMWMotorrad Integral ABSnoticeable to the rider?If the ABS system must re-duce the braking forces dueto the conditions describedabove, then vibrations can befelt at the handbrake lever.If the handbrake lever ispulled, then braking pressureis built up at the rear wheelwith the integral function.If the footbrake pedal isfirst actuated after this, thebrake pressure already builtup can be felt earlier than

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

How is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rearwheel changes during brak-ing. The heavier you brake,the more the front wheel isloaded. The greater the wheelload, the more braking forcecan be transferred.To achieve the shortest pos-sible braking distance, thefront brake must be appliedquickly and with increasingforce. This optimally utilizesthe dynamic load increase onthe front wheel. At the sametime, the clutch should alsobe actuated. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced in

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which the brake pressure isgenerated as quickly as pos-sible and with great force, thedynamic load distribution can-not follow the increased de-celeration and the brakingforce cannot be completelytransferred to the road sur-face. To prevent the frontwheel from locking, the ABSsystem must intervene andreduce the brake pressure;the braking distance increas-es.

Rear wheel liftEven under severe braking,a high level of tire grip canmean that the front wheeldoes not lock up until verylate, if at all. Consequently,ABS does not intervene untilvery late, if at all. Under thesecircumstances the rear wheelcan lift off the ground, and theoutcome can be a highsiding

situation in which the motor-cycle can flip over.

Severe braking cancause the rear wheel to

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

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS ensures driving stabili-ty on any surface within thelimits of driving physics. Thesystem is not optimized forspecial requirements result-ing under extreme weatherconditions offroad or on theracetrack.

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheelare compared. If implausiblevalues are detected over alonger period of time, the ABSfunction is deactivated forsafety reasons and an ABSfault is indicated. The condi-tion for a fault message is thecompleted self-diagnosis.In addition to problems onthe BMW Motorrad IntegralABS, unusual driving condi-tions can also lead to a faultmessage.Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on the main orauxiliary stand at idle or withgear engaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by en-gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad.

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Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving con-ditions described above, theABS function can be reacti-vated by switching the ignitionoff and then on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system isalways only as good as

its maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS is in anoptimally maintained condi-tion, it is vital that the spec-ified inspection intervals becomplied with.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potential-ly shorter braking distanceswhich BMW Motorrad Inte-gral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for care-less riding. ABS is primarily

a means of ensuring a safetymargin in genuine emergen-cies.Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum takeover and even BMW Motor-rad Integral ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradASCOE

How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASCcompares the wheel speedsof the front and rear wheel.From the speed difference theslip, and with it the stabilityreserves on the rear wheelare determined. When a sliplimit is exceeded, the enginetorque is adapted by theengine management system.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ASC?The BMW Motorrad ASC isan assistance system for thedriver and is designed fordriving on public roads. Es-pecially in at the limits of driv-ing physics, the driver has aconsiderable influence on thecontrol options of the ASC(shifting weight in curves,loose loads).The offroad mode can be ac-tivated when driving offroad.In this mode the controllingintervention by the ASC iscarried out later, enablingcontrolled drifting.The system is not optimizedfor special requirements re-sulting under extreme weatherconditions offroad or on theracetrack. The BMW Motor-rad ASC can be deactivatedfor these cases.

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Even with ASC, physicallaws cannot be overrid-

den. The driver is always re-sponsible for adapting his/herdriving style.Do not reduce the addition-al safety provided with riskydriving.

Special situationsAt an increasing angle, theacceleration performanceis increasingly limited in ac-cordance with physical laws.This can result in delayed ac-celeration when coming out ofvery tight curves.

To detect the spinning of therear wheel, the speeds of thefront and rear wheel are com-pared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longerperiod of time, the ASC func-tion is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault is

indicated. The condition for afault message is the complet-ed self-diagnosis.In the following unusual driv-ing states, the BMW MotorradASC can be automatically de-activated.Unusual driving conditions:

Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer period.Rear wheel spinning inplace with front brake pulled(burn out).Heating up on the main orauxiliary stand at idle or withgear engaged.

The ASC is reactivated byswitching the ignition onand off and then driving at aspeed above 10 km/h.

With extremely massive-bartires, an ASC intervention canoccur before the optimumpropulsion is achieved due

to the greater slip involved. Inthese cases the BMW Motor-rad ASC should be deactivat-ed.

If the front wheel loses con-tact to the ground during ex-treme acceleration, the ASCreduces the engine torqueuntil the front wheel touchesthe ground again.In this case, BMW Motorradrecommends turning backthe throttle twist grip some-what to achieve a stable driv-ing state again as quickly aspossible.

On a slippery surface, thethrottle twist grip should nev-er be suddenly turned backcompletely without pull theclutch at the same time. Theengine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to block,resulting in an unstable driv-ing state. This case cannot

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and acces-sories for your motorcyclethat are approved by BMWfor this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer is the right placeto go for genuine BMW partsand accessories,other BMW-approved products, and ex-pert advice on their installa-tion and use.These parts and productshave been tested by BMW forsafety, function and suitability.BMW accepts product liabilityfor these products.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoev-er for parts and accessorieswhich it has not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin to

ensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without consti-tuting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee providedwhen the official approval ofa specific country has beengranted. Tests conductedby these instances cannotmake provision for all operat-ing conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, con-sequently, they are not suffi-cient in some circumstances.Use only parts and acces-sories approved by BMW foryour motorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Themotorcycle must not infringeon national road-vehicle con-struction and use regulations.

Onboard socketRatings

When the battery voltage isinsufficient and the maximumpermissible load is exceeded,the onboard socket 1 and theonboard socket available asan optional accessory (OA)are automatically switched off.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electri-cal accessories only whenthe ignition is switched on.The accessory remains oper-

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ational if the ignition is subse-quently switched off. Approx.15 minutes after switchingoff the ignition and/or duringstarting, the onboard sock-et is switched off to take theload off the vehicle electricalsystem.

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 obstructthe steering angle and han-dling characteristicscannot be trapped

Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables asdescribed above.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and unevenloading can diminish the

riding stability of the motorcy-cle.Do not exceed the grossweight limit and observe theloading information.

Fitting a luggage system willaffect the handling of yourmotorcycle. When drivingwith cases (OA) and/or Top-case (OA), BMW Motorradrecommends a top speed of112 mph (180 km/h).

Adjust setting of springpreload, damping character-istic and tire pressures tosuit total weight.Make sure that the weightis uniformly distributed be-tween right and left.

Pack heavy items at bottomand toward inboard side.Max. load for left and rightcase (OA) in each case:22 lbs (10 kg).Load Topcase (OA) with amaximum of 11 lbs (5 kg).

Aluminum abrasionTo prevent soiling with alu-minum abrasion, sensitivepieces of luggage should bestowed in a bag. BMW Mo-torrad offers the optional ac-cessory "Waterproof Bag" forthe aluminum cases and thealuminum Topcase for thispurpose. Details are availablefrom your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Carrying handle setTo carry the cases and theTopcase, your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer offers

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the optional accessory "Carry-ing Handle Set".This optional accessory isalso suitable for securingpieces of luggage andthe optional accessory"Waterproof Bag" on thecases and the Topcase.

CaseOA

Opening case

Turn key 1 counterclock-wise in case lock.

The case cover can beopened with both the left

and the right latch.

Case lock is unlocked.

Pull latch 2 upward as faras possible while pressingcase lid downward.Latch is open.Open case lid.

Closing case

Press case lid and latch 2downward while hookinglatch hook into case lid.Latch engages with an audi-ble click.

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Turn key 1 clockwise.Case lock is locked.Remove key.

Removing case lidOpen case lid.

Detach lid retaining cable 1.Close case lid.Open second latch of caselid.Remove case lid.

Installing case lidLay case lid on case.Close one latch.Open case lid.

Hook in lid retaining ca-ble 1.Close case lid.

Removing case

Turn key 1 counterclock-wise in case lock.

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Case lock is unlocked.

Press in latch 2 as far aspossible while holding casein place.Latch is open.

On longer drives, leftcase and case carrier

may become hot.Allow case and case carrierto cool down before removingcase.

Pull case forward as far aspossible and remove towardoutside.

Mounting case

Place case on lower strutof case carrier so thathooks 4 are located beforemounts 3.Swivel case by upperstrut, slide toward rear intomounts and hold.

Press latch 2 outward as faras possible.Latch engages with an audi-ble click.

Turn key 1 clockwise.Case lock is locked.

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Remove key.

TopcaseOA

Topcase when drivingoffroadWhen driving offroad, theTopcase should be removedor the back padding availableas an optional accessoryshould be used.

Opening Topcase

Turn key 1 counterclock-wise.Topcase lock is unlocked.

Pull latch 2 upward as faras possible while pressingTopcase lid downward.Latch is open.Open Topcase lid.

Closing TopcaseClose Topcase lid.

Press Topcase lid andlatch 2 downward whilehooking latch hook intoTopcase lid.Latch engages with an audi-ble click.

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Turn key 1 clockwise.Topcase lock is locked.Remove key.

Removing Topcase

Turn key 1 counterclock-wise.

Topcase lock is unlocked.

Press latch 2 downward asfar as possible.

Pull Topcase toward rear asfar as possible and removeupward.

Mounting Topcase

Place Topcase on Topcaseholder so that hooks 3 arelocated directly behind re-taining rails 4.

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Press Topcase downwarduntil it rests completely onTopcase carrier.

Press Topcase forward asfar as possible while making

sure that motorcycle is notpushed off center stand.

Press latch 2 upward.Latch engages with an audi-ble click.

Turn key 1 clockwise.

Topcase lock is locked.Remove key.

Adjustable TopcaseholderThe Topcase holder can beinstalled on the luggage rackor in place of the passengerseat.

In the luggage rack, two holespositioned above each otherare provided at the installationpoints 1. If holes are used atdifferent heights at the frontand rear, the Topcase holdermust be tilted toward the front

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or rear accordingly. The Top-case can then be used as abackrest in conjunction withthe Topcase padding avail-able as an optional accesso-ry.

Converting Topcasebracket

Remove screws 2 on leftand right.Removing passenger seat( 60)

Install Topcase holder withdesired tilt in holes 1.Installing passenger seat( 60)

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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

General brake system . . . . . . . . 101

Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Removing right side panel . . . . 125

Installing right side panel . . . . . 126

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapterdescribes work involving thechecking and replacement ofwear parts that can be per-formed with a minimum of ef-fort.If special tightening torquesare to be taken into accountfor assembly, these are listed.An overview of all requiredtightening torques is con-tained in the chapter "Tech-nical Data".Information on additionalmaintenance and repair workis provided in the RepairManual for your motorcycleon DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM),which you can obtain fromyour authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Special tools and a thoroughknowledge of motorcycles arerequired to carry out some ofthe work described here. Ifyou are in doubt, consult acertified workshop, preferablyyour authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer.

ToolkitStandard onboard toolkit

1 ExtensionInsert with hook wrench

2 Hook wrenchAdjust spring preload atfront

3 Phillips/straightscrewdriver blade

Removing and installing turnindicator glassesReplacing tail light/brakelight bulbsDisconnecting battery termi-nalsAdjusting rear damping

4 Screwdriver bladeextension

Adjusting damping on rearwheel

5 Phillips/TORX T25screwdriver blade

Replacing air filter

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6 Screwdriver handleMount for screwdriverblades

7 Open-ended wrench, 17mm

Adjusting mirror arm

8 Oil cap wrenchOpening and closing cap ofoil fill location

9 Open-ended wrench, 8/10mm

Replacing bulbs of addition-al headlight

10 TORX wrench T15Replacing bulbs of addition-al headlight

11 TORX wrench T30Replacing bulbs of addition-al headlight

Onboard-toolkit servicesetYour BMW Motorrad retaileroffers the onboard-toolkit ser-vice set for additional work.Information on conductingthis work is provided in theRepair Manual on DVD/CD-ROM, which is also availablefrom your BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

1 Pull-out tool holderHolding of all tools withadapterRemoving and installingspark plugs

2 1/4" bits5x Torx, e.g. removing andinstalling rear wheel2x Phillips1x Straight-blade

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mmRemoving and installingfront axle

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4 FlashlightLED technology

5 Socket wrench3x open-ended wrench, e.g.removing and installing bat-tery terminals

6 AdapterMounting for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" jointedadapter

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize ifthe oil level is low, and

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

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the tempera-ture, the higher the level of oilin the sump. Checking the oil

level with the engine cold orafter a short trip leads to mis-interpretations and thereforeto incorrect oil fill quantities.To ensure that the display ofthe engine oil level is correct,only check the oil level after alonger trip.

The warning on insuf-ficient engine oil pres-

sure is no substitute for thefunction of an oil-level indica-tor.The correct engine oil levelcan only be checked at the oilsight glass.

Hold motorcycle vertically orplace on center standWait five minutes afterswitching off motorcycle atoperating temperature.

Check oil level in oil sightglass 1.

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Specified level of en-gine oil

between MIN and MAXmarking

If the oil level is below theMIN mark:

Top up engine oil.

When oil level is above MAXmark:

Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Topping up engine oilChecking engine oil level( 100)

Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead

to engine damage.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe the area around thefiller neck clean.Remove cap 1 of fill locationfor engine oil with toolkit.Add engine oil up to speci-fied level.

Replace engine oil fillerneck cap.

General brake systemBrake safetyA properly functioning brakesystem is a basic require-ment for the road safety ofyour motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle ifyou have any doubts aboutthe dependability of the brakesystem.In this case, have the brakesystem checked by a special-ized workshop, preferably byan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the relia-

bility of the brakes.Have all work on the brakesystem performed by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably

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by an authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer.

Checking brakeoperation

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

If no clear pressure points areperceptible:

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

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Continuing to use brakepads beyond the mini-

mum pad thickness leads toreduced braking power and

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


Visually inspect left andright brake pads toascertain their thickness.Direction of view: between

wheel and fork tube atbrake caliper.

Front brake pad thick-ness

The brake pads musthave clearly visible wearmarks (arrows).

If the wear indicating mark isno longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads re-placed by a specializedworkshop, preferably an

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authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Checking brake padthickness at rear

Continuing to use brakepads beyond the mini-

mum pad thickness leads toreduced braking power andunder certain circumstancesto brake damage.In order to ensure the operat-ing reliability of the brake sys-tem, make sure that the brakepads are not worn beyondtheir minimum thickness.


Visually check brake padthickness 1 from left side. Rear brake pad thick-

ness

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

If the brake disk is visible:Have the brake pads re-placed by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Brake fluidChecking front brakefluid level

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

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

In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid lev-

el in the brake-fluid reservoirfalls.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reser-voir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permissible level:

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

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Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

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

Read off the brake fluid levelat the reservoir 1.

In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid lev-

el in the brake-fluid reservoirfalls.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reser-voir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permissible level:

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

ClutchChecking clutchoperation

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

If no clear pressure point canbe felt:

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

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Checking clutch fluidlevel

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

Read off clutch fluid level atreservoir 1.

The fluid level in theclutch fluid reservoir

rises due to clutch wear.

Clutch fluid level

The clutch fluid level mustnot drop. (Motorcyclestanding upright with han-dlebars straight ahead)

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic flu-ids could cause damage

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

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


The clutch system isfilled with a special hy-

draulic fluid that does not re-quire changing.

TiresChecking tire treaddepth

The handling of yourmotorcycle can already

change for the worse beforethe legally prescribed mini-mum tread depth is reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Measure tire tread depthin main tread grooves withwear indicating marks.

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Tires have wear indica-tors integrated into the

main tread grooves. If the tiretread has worn down to thelevel of the marks, the tire iscompletely worn. The loca-tions of the marks are indi-cated on the edge of the tire,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

When the minimum treaddepth is reached:

Replace tires concerned.

Top speedThe maximum speedspecified for the motor-

cycle may be higher than themaximum speed permissiblefor the tires. Excessively highspeeds can lead to tire dam-age and accidents.Observe the maximum per-missible speed for the tires.

With massive-bar tires, thetop speed permissible for thetire must be observed.Attach maximum permissiblespeed decal in field of view.

RimsChecking rims

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rimschecked and, if necessary,replaced by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Checking spokesMake sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.

Sweep across spokes witha screwdriver handle or sim-ilar item, paying attention toresulting series of notes.

If you hear an uneven seriesof notes:

Have the spokes checkedby a certified workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

WheelsApproved wheels andtiresFor every size of tire, BMWMotorrad has tested certainmakes and approved those ithas found to be roadworthy.If you use wheels and tiresthat have not been approved,BMW Motorrad cannot as-sess their suitability or pro-vide any guarantee as to theirroad safety.

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Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approvedfor your type of motorcycle.Extensive information isavailable at your authorizedBMW Motorrad retaileror on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.

TPC stickerOE

The TPC sensors can bedamaged by improper

tire mounting.Inform the BMW Motorradretailer or the specializedworkshop that the wheel

is equipped with a TPCsensor.

On motorcycles equippedwith TPC, a correspondingsticker is located on thewheel rim at the position ofthe TPC sensor. During a tirechange it must be ensuredthat the TPC sensor is notdamaged. Inform the BMWMotorrad retailer or thespecialized workshop of theTPC sensor.

Removing front wheelMake sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center or auxiliarystand.


Remove securing screw 1of the ABS sensor below leftbrake caliper.Pull ABS sensor 2 out ofhole.

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Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove mounting bolts 3of brake calipers on left andright.


When pulling off left brakecaliper, make sure thatABS sensor cable 4 is notdamaged.

Mask off the parts of thewheel rim that could bescratched in the process ofremoving the brake calipers.

Press brake pads in brakecaliper 5 apart slightly byrocking back and forth A inrelation to brake disks 6.Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.

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Lift front of motorcycle withfront wheel stand (363971)or suitable auxiliary standuntil front wheel rotatesfreely. BMW Motorrad rec-ommends the BMW Motor-rad front wheel stand.Mount front wheel stand.

Remove axle clampingscrew 7.Remove quick-releaseaxle 8, holding wheel as youdo so.

BMW Motorrad offersan adapter for remov-

ing the quick-release axle.This adapter can be com-bined with a commerciallyavailable 22 mm open-end orring wrench. The adapter withthe BMW special tool num-ber 36 3 691 can be obtainedfrom your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Place the front wheel in thefront wheel guide on theground.Roll the front wheel forwardto remove.

Remove spacer bushing 9from front wheel hub.

Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the speci-

fied torque can work loose ortheir threads can suffer dam-age.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a spe-

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cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

During the followingwork, parts of the front

brake, and in particular of theBMW Integral ABS, can bedamaged.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable andthe ABS sensor ring.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round

to rotate in the correct direc-tion.Observe the direction of rota-tion arrows on the tires or onthe rim.

When installing wheel, makesure not to damage brakelines, brake disks, brakepads and rim.


When installing wheel, makesure that ABS sensor cable,ABS sensor wheel and ABSsensor are not damaged.

Insert spacer bushing 9 intowheel hub.Roll front wheel into frontforks.

Raise front wheel, installquick-release axle 8 andtighten to appropriatetorque.

Quick-release axle inaxle mount

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)Tighten axle clampingscrew 7 with appropriatetorque.

Clamping screw forquick-release axle

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

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Remove front wheel stand.


Insert ABS sensor 2 in holeand install screw 1.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe

through if it comes intocontact with the brake disk.Make sure that ABS sensorcable is routed correctly.

Secure routing of ABS sen-sor cable in clip 10.

Place brake calipers onbrake disks.

Install securing screws 3 onleft and right and tighten toappropriate torque.

Brake caliper on slidertube

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.

Braking efficiency isimpaired if the brake

pads are not correctly beddedagainst the disks.

Before driving off, check thatthe braking effect kicks inwithout any delay.

Squeeze handbrake leversforcefully several times.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.


Switch on ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Squeeze handbrake leversforcefully several times.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Removing rear wheelMake sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center or auxiliarystand.Engage first gear.

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Components of the ex-haust system can be

hot.Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Remove mounting bolts 1 ofrear wheel, holding wheel asyou do so.Roll rear wheel out towardrear.

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the speci-

fied torque can work loose or

their threads can suffer dam-age.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Roll the rear wheel onto therear wheel support.Place the rear wheel on therear wheel support.

Screw in wheel studs 1hand-tight and tightendiagonally with specifiedtorque.

Rear wheel on wheelcarrier

Tightening sequence:Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Front wheel standUseA front wheel stand for sim-ple, safe changing of the frontwheel is available from BMWMotorrad. The front wheelstand with the BMW specialtool number 36 3 970 can beobtained from your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

The BMW Motorradfront wheel stand is

not designed for holdingmotorcycles without a centeror other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on the

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front wheel stand and the rearwheel alone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on thecenter stand or an auxiliarystand before lifting it with theBMW Motorrad front wheelstand.

Fitting front wheel standMake sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center or auxiliarystand.

Loosen adjusting screws 1.

Push two mounts 2 farenough apart that frontforks fit between them.Use locating pins 3 to setfront wheel stand to desiredheight.Center the front wheel standrelative to the front wheeland push it against the frontaxle.

Align two mounts 2 so thatfront forks rest securely onthem.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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

The motorcycle is raised toofar at the front, the centerstand lifts off the ground andthe motorcycle can tip over tothe side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centerstand remains on theground.

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

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LampsGeneral instructionsA bulb failure is signaled toyou in the multifunction dis-play by a warning indicator.If the brake or rear light fails,the general warning light al-so lights up in yellow. If therear light fails, the brake lightis used as a substitute in thatthe luminosity of the secondglow filament is reduced torear light level. Failure of therear light is nevertheless indi-cated in the display.


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

The bulb is pressurizedand can cause injury if

damaged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your

motorcycle is provided in thechapter "Technical Data".

Do not touch the glassof new bulbs with your

fingers. For installation, usea clean, dry cloth. Dirt de-posits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat ra-diation from the bulb. Over-heating and therefore shortservice life of the bulbs arethe consequence.

Replacing low-beam/high-beam bulb

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

topple in the course of theoperations described below.Make sure that the motorcy-cle is steady on its stand.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Switch off ignition.Turn handlebars to left.

For low-beam light, removecover 1 by turning counter-clockwise.For high-beam light, removecover 2 by turning counter-clockwise.

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Disconnect plug 3.

Detach top and bottom ofspring clip 4 from catch andfold to the side.

Remove bulb 5.Replace defective bulb.

Low-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

High-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Insert tab 7 of bulb 5 intoguide 6.

Insert spring clip 4 intocatch.

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Insert plug 3.

For low-beam headlight,install cover 1 by turningclockwise. Make sure theword TOP is pointing up.For high-beam headlight,install cover 2 by turning

clockwise. Make sure theword TOP is pointing up.

Replacing parking lightbulb



Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Switch off ignition.Turn handlebars to the right.

Remove bulb holder 1 fromheadlight housing.Remove bulb from bulbsocket.Replace defective bulb.

Side-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 WInsert bulb into bulb socket.

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Insert bulb holder 1 intoheadlight housing.

Replacing brake and rearlight bulb



Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove screws 1.Pull lamp housing 2 towardrear from retaining brackets.

Press bulb 3 into its socketand turn it counterclockwiseto remove.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb of tail/brake light

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

Press bulb 3 into the fittingand install turning clock-wise.

The bulb cannot only beinserted in the socket in

one direction.

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Insert lamp housing 2 intoretaining brackets.Install screws 1.

Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs




Remove screw 1.

Pull screw connection sideof lens out from mirrorhousing.

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

Bulb of front turn indi-cators

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turnindicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb of rear turn indi-cators

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Bulb of rear turn indi-cators

with OE White turnindicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Install bulb 2 by turningclockwise in light housing.

Insert glass on motorcyclein lamp housing and close.

Install screw 1.

Replacing additionalheadlight bulbsOE




Open connector 1.Slacken screw 2.

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Swivel headlight housingtoward front.

Remove four screws 3.Remove lamp cover 4downward.

Pull lamp housing 5 down-ward out of locking device.

Remove bulb 6 by turningcounterclockwise.Replace defective bulb.

Bulb of additionalheadlight

with OE Additionalheadlight:

H11 / PGJ 19-2 / 12 V /55 W

Insert bulb 6 into fitting andinstall by turning clockwise.

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Press lamp housing 5 intolocking device from below.

Position lamp cover 4 frombelow.Install four screws 3.

Swivel headlight housingtoward rear.

Tighten screw 2.Close connector 1.Adjust headlight so that on-coming traffic is not daz-zled.

Replacing fuses foradditional headlightOE

Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center stand.Removing driver's seat( 61)

Removing right side panel( 125)

Press together retainingclips 1 at top and bottomand pull off fuse cover 2 toside.Replace defective fuse.

Fuses of additionalheadlight

with OE Additionalheadlight:

7.5 A

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Replace fuse 3 for left head-light.Replace fuse 4 for rightheadlight.Mount fuse cover.Installing right side panel( 126)Installing driver's seat( 61)

Air filterRemoving air filter

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

Removing driver's seat( 61)Removing right side panel( 125)

Remove the screw 1.Pull side cover 2 out ofbrackets 3 and 4.

Remove screws 1 and 2.Pull knee cover out ofbracket 3.

Detach retaining clips 1.

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To do so, press rear of clipand pull out clip.

Pull intake snorkel out ofbracket 2.

Pull out bottom end of airfilter 3.

Installing air filter

Insert top of air filter 3 intoair filter housing.

Press bottom of air filter in-to air filter housing, makingsure not to bend its layers inthe process.

Place intake snorkel 2against air filter housing.Slide retaining clips 1 intobrackets until they audiblyclick into place.

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Make sure that the throttlevalve cable is seated in theguide 4 of the intake mani-fold and the throttle valve isresting against the stop.

Insert knee cover intobracket 3.Install screws 2 and 1.

Insert side cover 2 intobrackets 3 and 4.Install screw 1.

Installing right side panel( 126)Installing driver's seat( 61)

Removing right sidepanel

Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center stand.Removing driver's seat( 61)

Remove the screw 1.Remove screw 2 on inside.

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Pull side panel out of brack-et 3.

Installing right sidepanel

Grease bracket 3 with rub-ber care agent and insertside panel into bracket.

Install screw 2 on inside.Install screw 1.Installing driver's seat( 61)

Jump startingThe wires leading to theonboard socket do not

have a load-capacity ratingadequate for jump-startingthe engine. Excessively highcurrent can lead to a cablefire or damage to the motor-cycle electronics.Do not use the onboard

socket to jump-start themotorcycle.

Touching live parts ofthe ignition system with

the engine running can causeelectric shock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engineis running.

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are acciden-tally brought into contact withthe motorcycle.Use only jump leads fittedwith fully insulated crocodileclips at both ends.

Jump-starting with adonor-battery voltage

higher than 12 V can damagethe motorcycle electronics.The battery of the donor ve-hicle must have a voltage of12 V.

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Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Removing driver's seat( 61)

When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the onboardelectrical system.

Remove protective cap 1from positive battery termi-nal.Begin by connecting oneend of red jump leadto positive terminal ofdischarged battery andother end to positiveterminal of donor battery.Connect black jump lead tonegative terminal 2 of donorbattery and then to nega-tive terminal of dischargedbattery.

As an alternative to thenegative battery terminal,

the spring strut bolt can alsobe used.

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the mo-torcycle with the dischargedbattery in the usual way; ifthe engine refuses to start,wait a few minutes before

repeating the attempt toprotect the starter and thesupporting battery.Allow both engines to idlefor a few minutes beforedisconnecting the jumpleads.Disconnect the jump leadfrom the negative terminalsfirst, then disconnect thesecond lead from the posi-tive terminals.Place protective cover backonto positive battery termi-nal.

To start the engine, donot use start sprays or

similar items.

Installing driver's seat( 61)

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

Keep the surface of the bat-tery clean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and com-ply with the instructions forcharging the battery on thefollowing pagesDo not turn the battery up-side down

If the battery is notdisconnected, the

onboard electronics (clocketc.) will drain the battery.

This can cause the batteryto run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not beaccepted.During periods when the mo-torcycle is not being used, ofmore than four weeks, dis-connect the battery from themotorcycle or connect a trick-le charger to the battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a trickle-charger

specially designed for com-patibility with the electronicsof your motorcycle. Usingthis charger, you can keepthe battery charged duringlong periods when the motor-cycle is not being used with-out having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additionalinformation is available at yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Charging connectedbattery

Charging the connect-ed battery directly at the

battery terminals can damagethe motorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnectthe battery first.

If you switch onthe ignition and the

multifunction display andindicator lights fail to lightup, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via theonboard socket can causedamage to the motorcycle'selectronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

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Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is

only possible with suitablechargers. Unsuitable charg-ers can result in damage tothe motorcycle electronics.Use BMW chargers withthe part numbers 71 607 688 864 (220 V) or71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).If in doubt, charge thedisconnected battery directlyat the terminals.

Charge the disconnect-ed battery via the onboardsocket.

The motorcycle'sonboard electronics

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

Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery via

the onboard socket, youmay be using a charger thatis not compatible with yourmotorcycle's electronics.In this case, please chargethe battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charging disconnectedbattery

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

In the case of longer pe-riods when the motor-

cycle is not being used, thebattery must be rechargedregularly. See the instruc-

tions for caring for your bat-tery. Always fully recharge thebattery before returning it touse.

Removing batteryIf it is not standing firm-ly, the motorcycle could


Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Switch off ignition.Removing driver's seat( 61)

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Remove bracket 1 accord-ing to operating instruc-tions.

An incorrect disconnec-tion sequence increase

the risk of short-circuiting.

Always observe the propersequence.

Remove battery groundwire 2 first.Fold open protective cov-er 3 for positive battery ter-minal.Then remove positive bat-tery cable 4.Remove screw 5 from bat-tery retaining strap.Unhook retaining strap andremove.Lift battery up and out, us-ing tilting movements if it isdifficult to move.

Installing batteryIf it is not standing firm-ly, the motorcycle could


Make sure the ground islevel and firm and park themotorcycle.Switch off the ignition.Place the battery in the bat-tery compartment, positiveterminal on the right in thedirection of travel.Hook battery retaining strapunderneath and slide overbattery.

Install battery retaining strapscrew 5.

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An incorrect installationsequence increases the

risk of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.Never install the battery with-out the protective cap.

First attach positive batterycable 4.Slide protective cover 3 forpositive battery terminal intoplace.Attach negative battery ca-ble 2.

Install bracket 1 accordingto operating instructions.Switch on the ignition.Fully open the throttle onceor twice.Engine control unit detectsthrottle valve control.Installing driver's seat( 61)Setting clock ( 45)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . 134

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . 136

Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning andcare products available atyour authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer. The materialsin BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratoriesand in practice; they provideoptimized care and protectionfor the materials used in yourmotorcycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care prod-

ucts can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not useany solvents such asnitro-thinners, cold cleaningagents, fuel or similar, and donot use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol.

Washing yourmotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, donot wash the motorcycleimmediately after it has beenexposed to strong sunlightand do not wash it in the sun.Make sure that the motor-cycle is washed frequently,especially during the wintermonths.To remove road salt, cleanthe motorcycle with cold wa-ter immediately after everytrip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

might be wet and the brakesmight not take effect immedi-ately.Brake early until the brakesare dry or braked until dry.

Warm water intensifiesthe effect of salt.

Only use cold water to re-move road salt.

The high pressure ofsteam cleaners can

damage seals, the hydraulicbrake system, the electricalsystem and the seat.Do not use a steam jet orhigh-pressure cleaningequipment.

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

Windshields and wind de-flectorsHeadlight lens made ofplasticCovering glass of the instru-ment clusterBlack, unpainted parts

If plastic parts arecleaned using unsuitable

cleaning agents, the surfacescan be damaged.Do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol, solventsor abrasives to clean plasticparts.

'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 witha soft sponge and plenty ofwater.

Fuel and chemical sol-vents attack the wind-

shield material; the windshieldbecomes cloudy or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chromeparts with a great deal of wa-ter and BMW auto shampoo.Use chrome polish for addi-tional treatment.

Aluminum partsTo clean aluminum parts, usesuitable cleaning agents likethose offered by your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.Especially in the case of roadsalt, clean aluminum partswith plenty of water and BMWauto shampoo.

RadiatorClean the radiator regular-ly to prevent overheating ofthe engine due to inadequatecooling.For example, use a gardenhose with low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

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

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

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals

can cause damage.Do not use silicon sprays orother care products that con-tain silicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycleregularly will help counteractthe long-term effects ofsubstances that damagethe paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution ornatural sources of dirt, e.g.tree resin or pollen.However, remove particularlyaggressive materials imme-diately; otherwise changes inthe paint or discoloration can

occur. These include spilledfuel, oil, grease, brake fluid aswell as bird droppings. BMWvehicle polish or BMW paintcleaner are recommendedhere.Contamination on the paintfinish is particularly easy tosee after the motorcycle hasbeen washed. Remove thistype of soiling with cleaningnaphtha or spirit on a cleancloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends re-moving tar spots with BMWtar remover. Then add a pro-tective wax coating to thepaint at these locations.

Protective waxcoatingTo preserve the finish of yourmotorcycle, BMW Motorradrecommends using BMW carwax or agents that containcarnauba or synthetic waxes.

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

Storing motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever, and the main and sidestand pivots with a suitablelubricant.Coat bare metal andchrome-plated parts withan acid-free grease (e.g.Vaseline).Park the motorcycle in a dryroom so that both wheelsare unloaded. Appropriateauxiliary stands are availableat your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Before storing thevehicle, have the engine

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changed by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.Combine work forstoring/returning to use withmaintenance service or aninspection.

Returning motorcycleto use

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

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 140

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 145

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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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 posi-tion.

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 72).

Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengageclutch ( 72).

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

No fuel in tank. Refueling ( 78)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging connected battery ( 128)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper on slider tube

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

Clamping screw forquick-release axle

M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-release axle in axlemount

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel on wheel carrier

M10 x 53 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Shift lever Value Valid

Foot piece on gearshift lever

ISA M6 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

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Mirrors Value Valid

Mirror on clamping piece

M10 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

Clamping piece on clampingblock

M10 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Engine

Type

Engine design Longitudinally mounted four-stroke opposedtwin with one overhead camshaft each, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust section andelectronic engine management

Technical data

Effective displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm3)

Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm)

Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm)

Compression ratio 11.0:1

Rated output 101 hp (74 kW), At: 7000 min-1

with OE Power reduction: 98 hp (72 kW), At: 7000 min-1

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Maximum torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm), At: 5500 min-1

Permissible maximum engine speed 7800 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

Fuel

Recommended fuel type 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel typecan be used with reduced performance andconsumption)

Usable fuel quantity 8.7 gal (33 l)

Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal (4 l)

Engine oil

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

Lubricant Engine oil 20W-50

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

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Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF orbetter. Engine oils of the ACEA classifica-tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom-mends not using synthetic oils for the first6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo-torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for yourmotorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

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

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

SAE 15 W- 40 32 °F ( 0 °C)

SAE 20 W- 40 32 °F ( 0 °C)

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

SAE 10 W- 50 -4 °F ( -20 °C), High-quality and syntheticoil for operation at all temperatures

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Riding specifications

Speeds

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

Clutch

Clutch design Single dry plate with high-leverage pressureplate

Transmission

Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integratedtorsional vibration damper, claw shifting viasliding sleeves

Gear ratios

Transmission gear ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Rear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears

Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.82:1

Running gear

Front suspension design BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decou-pled, leading link mounted in engine and ontelescopic fork, centrally positioned springstrut supported on leading link and mainframe

Total suspension travel of front suspension 8.3 in (210 mm), On wheel

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

Total suspension travel of rear-wheel sus-pension

8.7 in (220 mm), On wheel

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Brakes

Front wheel brake

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

Front brake-pad material Sintered metal

Rear wheel brake

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

Friction material of rear brake pad Organic

Wheels and tires

Front wheel design Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Front-wheel tire designation 110/80 R 19 M/C 59 V TL

Rear wheel design Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"

Rear-wheel tire designation 150/70 R 17 M/C 69 V TL

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Tire pressures

Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire

Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire

Electrical system

Rated load of onboard socket 5 A

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

Fuses of additional headlight

with OE Additional headlight: 7.5 A

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Battery

Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Matt) battery

Battery nominal voltage 12 V

Battery nominal capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

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

Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des-ignation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

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

Bulbs

High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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

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

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

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

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

Bulb of additional headlight

with OE Additional headlight: H11 / PGJ 19-2 / 12 V / 55 W

Frame

Frame design Two-part steel tube frame and load-bearingdrive unit

Location of type plate Left side under side cover

Location of vehicle identification number(VIN)

Upper midsection of frame front

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Dimensions

Motorcycle length 88.6 in (2250 mm)

Vehicle width 37.6 in (955 mm), Across mirrors

with OA Case: 39 in (991 mm), Across case

Motorcycle height 57.9 in (1470 mm), DIN unladen weight; with-out mirrors, windshield down

Driver's seat height (- at unladen weight) 35.8 in (910 mm), Top position

35 in (890 mm), Bottom position

Weights

Unladen weight 564 lbs (256 kg), DIN unladen weight, readyfor road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 1047 lbs (475 kg)

Maximum payload 483 lbs (219 kg), Without OE/OA

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 154

BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

BMW Motorrad Service Card -On-the-spot breakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Maintenance schedules. . . . . . . 156

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 162

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BMW MotorradserviceAdvanced technologyrequires specially adaptedmethods of maintenance andrepair.

If this maintenance andrepair work is performed

inexpertly, there is a dangerof damage and associatedsafety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding workon your motorcycle carriedout by a specialized work-shop, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

You can contact your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailerfor information on the proce-dures included in BMW ser-vice, inspections and the an-nual inspection.Have all maintenance andrepair work carried out con-

firmed in the "Service" chap-ter in this manual.Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer is supplied with allthe latest technical informa-tion and therefore possess-es the necessary technicalknow-how. BMW Motorradrecommends that you referany questions about your mo-torcycle to your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityBMW Motorrad means notonly quality workmanship andhigh reliability, but also anoutstanding quality of service.To ensure that your BMW isalways in optimum condition,BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you adhere to the regu-lar maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle, preferablyhaving the work done by your

authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer. For generous treatmentof claims submitted after thewarranty period has expired,evidence of regular mainte-nance is essential.Certain signs of wear, more-over, may otherwise not benoticed until it is too late tocorrect them at moderatecost. The workshop person-nel at BMW Motorrad retailershave thorough knowledge ofyour motorcycle and can takeaction before minor problemscan turn into major trouble.By having the necessary re-pairs done properly and ingood time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

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BMW MotorradService Card - On-the-spot breakdownassistanceWith all new BMW motorcy-cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser-vice Card protects you in theevent of a breakdown withan extensive range of ser-vices such as breakdown as-sistance, motorcycle trans-portation etc. (differing regu-lations are possible in individ-ual countries). In the case ofa breakdown, you contact theMobile Service of BMW Mo-torrad. Here you will find ourspecialists ready to help withboth advice and action.Important country-specificcontact addresses and therelevant after-sales serviceorganization phone numbersas well as information on Mo-bile Service and the dealer-

ship network can be found inthe "Service Kontakt / ServiceContact" brochures.

BMW Motorrad servicenetworkWith its worldwide servicenetwork, BMW Motorrad canattend to you and your mo-torcycle in over 100 countriesaround the globe. In Germanyalone, there are approximately200 authorized BMW Motor-rad retailers ready to assistyou.All information on the inter-national retail network is con-tained in the "Service ContactEurope" brochure and "Ser-vice Contact Africa, America,Asia, Australia and Oceania".

Maintenance workIntervalsSome maintenance tasksmust be performed after acertain time, others dependon the distance covered bythe motorcycle.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in checkhas to be performed whenthe motorcycle has coveredbetween 300 miles (500 km)and 750 miles (1,200 km).

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

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BMW ServiceAfter the first 6,000 miles(10,000 km) and everyadditional 12,000 miles(20,000 km) (18,000 miles,30,000 miles, 42,000 milesetc. (30,000 km, 50,000km, 70,000 km etc.)) if thisdistance is covered within ayear.

BMW InspectionAfter the first12,000 mi/20,000 kmand every additional12,000 mi/20,000 km(24,000 mi/40,000 km,36,000 mi/60,000 km,48,000 mi/80,000 km etc.) ifthis distance is covered withina year.

MaintenanceschedulesThe maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle depends onthe equipment installed, andon the motorcycle's age andthe distance it has covered.Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer will be happy tosupply a copy of the currentmaintenance schedule foryour motorcycle on request.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Running-InCheckCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

Odometer reading

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BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW Inspection

Carried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


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Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


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Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


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Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optionalaccessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out.

Work carried out Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS, 15Accessories

General instructions, 88Additional headlight

Switching off, 58Switching on, 57

Air filterInstalling, 124Removing, 123

BBattery

Battery charging-currentwarning indicator, 26Charging connectedbattery, 128Charging disconnectedbattery, 129Installing, 14, 130Maintenance instruc-tions, 128Removing, 14, 129Technical data, 149

Brake fluidChecking front brake fluidlevel, 104Checking rear brake fluidlevel, 105Front fluid level, 13Rear fluid level, 13

Brake leverAdjusting footbrakelever, 55Adjusting handbrakelever, 54Footbrake lever, 55

Brake padsCheck front, 102Check rear, 103Running in, 75

BrakesChecking operation, 102Technical data, 147

CCase

Closing, 90Installing cover, 91Mounting, 92

Opening, 90Removing, 91Removing lid, 91

Checklist, 72Clock, 20

Adjusting, 17, 45Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever, 53Fluid level, 11Technical data, 145

Commissioning, 137Confirmation of maintenance

work, 157Currentness of this manual, 7

DDriver's seat

Adjusting, 61Installing, 61Removing, 61

EElectrical system

Technical data, 148Emergency ON/OFF

switch, 16

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EngineEngine-electronics warningindicator, 24Starting, 72Technical data, 142Temperature display, 20

Engine oilChecking fluid level, 11, 100Engine oil-pressure warningindicator, 25Engine oil-level warningindicator, 25Technical data, 143Temperature display, 21Topping up, 11, 101

Equipment, 7EWS

Warning indicator, 24

FFlat tire kit

Brackets, 14Footbrake lever, 13Frame

Technical data, 150

Front suspension preloadAdjusting, 64

Front wheel stand, 113Fuel

Quantity indicator, 20Refueling, 78Reserve-quantity warningindicator, 24

Fuel tank, 13Fuses, 148

For additional headlightbulbs, 122

GGear indicator, 20

HHandlebar fittings

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

Hazard warning flashers, 15,16Switching off, 43Switching on, 42

HeadlightAdjusting, 11Adjusting for RHD/LHDtraffic, 58Adjusting headlightrange, 58

Headlight flasher, 15Heated hand grips, 16Helmet holder, 14High-beam headlight, 15Horn, 15

IIgnition

Switching off, 40Switching on, 40

ImmobilizerWarning indicator, 24

Indicator lights, 17Instrument cluster

Lighting sensor, 17Overview, 17

JJump-starting, 126

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KKeys, 40, 42

LLamps

Bulb-defect warningindicator, 26, 27general instructions, 115Replacing additionalheadlight bulb, 120Replacing brake and rearlight bulb, 118Replacing fuses for addi-tional headlight bulbs, 122Replacing high-beambulb, 115Replacing low-beambulb, 115Replacing parking lightbulb, 117Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 119Technical data, 149

LightsSwitching off parkinglights, 57Switching on high-beamheadlight, 56Switching on low-beamheadlight, 56Switching on parkinglights, 57Switching on side lights, 56

MMaintenance

General instructions, 98Intervals, 155

MotorcycleGeneral view, left, 11General view, right, 13Returning to use, 137Storing, 136

Multifunction display, 20Anti-theft alarm, 17

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20

Resetting tripmeter, 44Selecting readings, 43

Onboard computerAmbient temperature, 47Average consumption, 48Average speed, 47Oil level, 49Range, 48Resetting average con-sumption, 48Resetting averagespeed, 47Selecting readings, 46

Onboard socket, 11Overview of warning indica-

tors, 22, 29, 33, 35

PPre-ride check, 73

RRear shock absorber system

Adjusting, 11, 65

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Rear suspension preloadAdjusting, 13, 63

Rear-wheel driveTechnical data, 146

Refueling, 78Reserve

Warning indicator, 24Residual range, 44Rider's Manual (US Mod-

el), 14Running gear

Technical data, 146

SSafety instructions

Correct loading, 70Seat

Lock, 11Overview, 14

Service, 154Service Card, 155Shift lever

Adjusting, 56Side stand

during starting, 72

Spark plugsTechnical data, 149

Speedometer, 17Spring preload

Adjusting, 63, 64Starter, 16Steering lock

Locking, 41Storing, 136

TTachometer, 17Technical data

Battery, 149Brakes, 147Bulbs, 149Clutch, 145Electrical system, 148Engine, 142Engine oil, 143Frame, 150Rear-wheel drive, 146Running gear, 146Spark plugs, 149Standards, 7

Tire pressures, 4, 148Transmission, 145Wheels and tires, 147

Tire Pressure ControlOperation, 44Sticker on wheel rim, 108

TiresApproved tires, 107Checking air pressure, 66Checking tread depth, 106Inflation pressures, 4, 148Running in, 75Technical data, 147Top speed, 107

Toolkit, 14Service set, 99Standard equipment, 98

Topcase, 93Adjustment options, 95Closing, 93Converting, 96Mounting, 94Removing, 94

Torques, 141

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TransmissionDuring starting, 72Technical data, 145

Troubleshooting chart, 140Turn indicators

Left, 15Right, 16Switching off, 16, 60Switching on left, 59Switching on right, 59

WWarning indicators, 20

Display, 21Warning lamps, 17Wheels

Installing front wheel, 110Installing rear wheel, 113Removing front wheel, 108Removing rear wheel, 112Technical data, 147

WindshieldAdjusting, 11

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Details described or illustrat-ed in this booklet may differfrom the motorcycle's actualspecification as purchased,the accessories fitted or thenational-market specification.No claims will be entertainedas a result of such discrepan-cies.Dimensions, weights,fuel consumption andperformance data are quotedto the customary tolerances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions except-ed.

© 2006 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writ-ten permission from BMWMotorrad, After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refueling.

FuelRecommended fuel type 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded

91 ROZ/RON, Regular unlead-ed (fuel type can be used withreduced performance andconsumption)

Usable fuel quantity 8.7 gal (33 l)

Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal (4 l)

Tire pressuresFront tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider,

with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire

Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider,with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 47 7 706 23706.2006, 2nd Edition

*01477706237**01477706237**01477706237*

7 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 similar 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 cannot 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.

BMW MotorradOrder No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006

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

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Subject: Motorcycles with hand protectorsMalfunctions due to twisted hand protectorIf the hand protector and the handlebar lever are twisted rela-tive to each other so that they touch, a permanent actuation of the respective handlebar lever can result. This can lead to faults in clutch or brake operation.Possible causes include:– Accident or fall– Improper transport– Loose threaded connections– Impermissible ergonomic set-

tings (see Rider's Manual "Adjusting clutch//handlebar lever" or "Adjusting brake/han-dlebar lever")

• Always check the smooth movement of the clutch and brake lever before driving off.

Checking smooth move-ment of handlebar levers

Smooth movement is ensured when– a finger fits between the han-

dlebar lever and the hand pro-tector

or– the handlebar lever can easily

be moved forward out of the rest position.

Aligning hand protector

• Press the handlebar lever for-ward. Twist the hand protector so that the end of the handle-bar lever touches the cross on the adhesive label.

• Have adjustments and torques checked by a specialized work-shop, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

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BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 49 7 714 317 04/2008

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