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Rider's Manual (US Model)G 650 GS Sertão
BMW Motorrad
The UltimateRiding Machine
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 (com-pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informa-tion on maintenance and care tohelp you maintain your vehicle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.
We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.
1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Notice concerning current sta-tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 15Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16Multifunction switch,right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Auxiliary switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Warning and indicatorlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Distance covered since thefuel reached the reservelevel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Steering and ignitionlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31Emergency-off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 32BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Parking your motorcycle . . . . 49Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Securing motorcycle fortransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6 Technology indetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57General instructions . . . . . . . . . 58Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 65General instructions . . . . . . . . . 66Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74BMW Motorrad front wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . 91
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Cleaning sensitive vehicleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Protective wax coating . . . . . . 98Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 98Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . 99Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 100Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 101Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 106Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 107Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 109Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Riding specifications . . . . . . 112
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Reporting safetydefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114BMW Motorrad Service . . . 115BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 115Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Confirmation of service . . . . 122
12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried out on your motorcycle willbe documented in Chapter 11.Proof of the maintenance workperformed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manual;it is an important part of the mo-torcycle.
Abbreviations andsymbols
Indicates warnings thatmust be complied - for
reasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to protectyour motorcycle against damage.
Special information on op-erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte-nance and adjustment proce-dures.
Indicates the end of anitem of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.
Indicates the end of ac-cessory or equipment-dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipmentBMW Motorrad optionalextras are already com-pletely installed duringmotorcycle production.
OA Optional accessoryBMW optional acces-sories can be purchasedand installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorradretailer.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes optionalequipment (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment which you have notordered. Please note, too, that
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your motorcycle might not be ex-actly as illustrated in this manualon account of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories not de-scribed in this Rider's Manual,then this equipment is describedin separate operating instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and out-puts in the Rider's Manual referto the Deutsches Institut für Nor-mung e. V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance regulations. Ver-sions for individual countries maydiffer.
Notice concerningcurrent statusThe high safety and quality stan-dards of BMW motorcycles aremaintained by constant devel-opment work on designs, equip-
ment and accessories. Becauseof this, your motorcycle may dif-fer from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In addition,BMW Motorrad cannot guaranteethe total absence of errors. Wehope you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on thebasis of the data, illustrations ordescriptions in this manual.
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Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auxiliary switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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General view, left side1 Battery (under center fair-
ing panel) ( 89)2 Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick ( 66)3 Seat bench release (in
storage compartment)( 38)
4 Onboard socket ( 58)5 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 71)
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General view, right side1 Fuel filler opening ( 50)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 69)3 Type plate (on right frame
tube)Vehicle Identification Num-ber (on right steering-headbearing)
4 Air filter (under fairing sidepanel) ( 86)
5 Adjusting spring preload( 35)
6 Adjusting damping ( 36)7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 70)8 Chain tension notice (rear
swing arm)
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Underneath seat1 Auxiliary battery terminal2 Fuse box ( 80)3 Onboard toolkit ( 66)4 Payload table
Storage compartment forRider's Manual
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Instrument cluster1 Multifunction display
( 20)2 Engine speed warning
( 47)3 Speedometer4 Warning and indicator
lamps ( 21)5 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED (refer to in-struction manual for alarmsystem)
6 Operating clock ( 29)Operating odometer( 30)
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Multifunction switch,left1 Headlight flasher2 ABS operation ( 33)3 Turn indicator switch
( 31)4 Horn5 High-beam headlight
( 31)
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Multifunction switch,right1 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 32)2 Starter button ( 44)
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Auxiliary switch1 Hazard warning flashers
( 31)2 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Heated handlebar grips( 32)
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Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 21
Distance covered since the fuelreached the reserve level . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Multifunction display1 Symbol for milage covered
since fuel reached reservelevel ( 22)
2 Trip odometer symbold(Trip 1 or Trip 2) ( 30)
3 Display sector for tripodometer and milagecovered since fuel reachedreserve level
4 RPM limit5 Tachometer6 Clock7 Symbol for setting clock
( 29)8 Total distance
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Warning and indicatorlamps1 Turn signal indicator lamp2 Fuel-reserve warning lamp
( 24)3 Neutral indicator lamp4 ABS warning lamp ( 24)5 Coolant warning lamp
( 24)6 Headlight high beam indi-
cator lamp
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Distance covered sincethe fuel reached thereserve level
Once the fuel level falls tothe reserve sector the dis-
tance covered since operation inthe reserve range started appearsin the display. This odometeris reset and no longer appearsas soon as the tank is refuled toa level higher than the reservelevel.The trip odometer and the clocksetting can still be accessed.
Warning indicatorsDisplayWarnings are displayed with thecorresponding warning lamp.The following page contains a listof potential warnings.
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Overview of warning indicatorsWarning and indicatorlamps
Warning symbols in thedisplay
Meaning
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 24)
Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 24)
Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)
Lights up ABS error ( 25)
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Fuel down to reserveFuel-reserve warning lightlights up.
Fuel shortage can lead toengine misfires. This can
result in unexpected engine de-activation (accident hazard) anddamage to the catalytic con-verter.Do not drive to the extent thatthe fuel tank is completelyempty.
Possible cause:At the most, the fuel tank stillcontains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Refueling ( 50).
Coolant temperature toohigh
Coolant-temperature warn-ing light lights up.
Driving with an overheatedengine can result in engine
damage.Be sure to observe the measureslisted below.
Possible cause:Coolant level too low.
Checking coolant level ( 71).If coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 71).
Possible cause:Radiator fan defective.If the radiator fan fails to run withthe coolant-temperature warninglight switched on:
Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Possible cause:Cooling is insufficient.
If possible, continue drivingin the part-load range to cooldown the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionswitched on so that the radia-tor fan continues to operate.Should the coolant temperaturefrequently be too high, havethe fault rectified as quickly aspossible by a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted
ABS warning light flashes.
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Possible cause:The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven a fewyards.
Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ABS functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.
ABS deactivatedABS warning light lights up.
Possible cause:The ABS system has been deac-tivated by the driver.
Switch on the ABS function.
ABS errorABS warning light lights up.
Possible cause:The ABS control unit has de-tected an error. The ABS func-tion is not available.
It remains possible to continueriding. It must be noted thatthe ABS function is not avail-able. Observe additional infor-mation on conditions that canlead to an ABS error ( 55).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at a spe-cialist service facility, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
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Operation
Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emergency-off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Steering and ignitionlockKeysTwo main keys and one emer-gency key are provided with thevehicle. The emergency key fea-tures a light, compact design, al-lowing it to be carried in a wallet,etc. This key is intended for usewhen no main key is immediatelyavailable, and is not suitable forcontinuous use.The ignition lock, tank lock andseat lock are operated with thesame key.
with Vario case OA
with TopcaseOA
The cases and the Topcase canalso be ordered with locks forthe same key on request. Pleasecontact a specialist service fa-cility for this purpose, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
Switching on ignition
Turn key to position 1.Parking light, low-beam head-light and all function circuits areswitched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 45)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 46)
Switching off ignition
Turn key to position 2.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.
Locking steering lock withparking light
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface
of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left than
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with the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn handlebars to full left orright lock position.
Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Parking light switched on.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.
Locking steering lockwithout parking light
Locking steering lock withparking light ( 28).
Turn key further to position 4.Parking light switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can now be removed.
ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 repeatedly untilSET 2 is displayed.Press and hold button untilhours display flashes.Press button repeatedly untildesired hours are shown.Press and hold button untilminutes display flashes.Press button repeatedly untildesired minutes are shown.Press and hold button untilminutes no longer flash.
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Setting is completed.
DisplaySelecting readings
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 to select valuein display.
The following values can be dis-played:
Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)
Kilometers driven afterreaching the reserve quan-
tity
Clock setting (SET)
Resetting trip odometerSwitch on ignition.Select desired trip odometer.
Press and hold button 1 untiltrip odometer has been reset.
LightsParking lightsThe parking lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignition isswitched on.
The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.
Headlight low beamThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when the igni-tion is switched on.
The low-beam headlight isa strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.
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High-beam headlight
Slide the switch 1 upward toswitch on the high beam.Slide the switch 1 downward todeactivate the high beam.
Headlight flasher
Press button 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on for as long as thebutton is pressed.
Turn indicatorsOperating turn signal
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 toward left toswitch on left-hand turn signal.Press button 1 toward rightto switch on right-hand turnsignal.Press button 1 into center po-sition to switch off turn signals.
Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers
Switch on ignition.
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The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.
Press the bottom of the haz-ard warning flasher switch 1to activate the hazard warningflasher.Ignition can be switched off.Press the top of the hazardwarning flasher switch 1 todeactivate the hazard warn-ing flasher.
Emergency-off switch(kill switch)
1 Emergency-off switch (killswitch)
Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency ON/OFF switch.
- Switch not activated: stan-dard operating position
- Switch activated: engineswitched off
The engine can only bestarted in the operating
position.
Heated handlebar gripswith heated handlebar grips OE
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1 Heated handlebar-gripswitch
The handlebar grips can beheated at two different levels.The second level is used for fastheat-up of the grips; then theswitch should be switched backto the first level.
The grip heating place astrain on the battery. Only
switch on the grip heating whenthe engine is running.
Press switch at top: 50 %heating output.
- Switch in center position:heating function off.
Press switch at bottom:100 % heating output.
BMW Motorrad ABSSwitch off ABS function
Stop motorcycle or switch onignition with motorcycle sta-tionary.
Press and hold button 1 untilABS warning lamp changes itsdisplay behavior.
ABS warning light begins tolight up.
Release button 1 within twoseconds.
ABS warning light contin-ues to light up.
ABS function is switched off.
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Switch on ABS function
Press and hold button 1 untilABS warning lamp changes itsdisplay behavior.
ABS warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has
not been completed, it begins toflash.
Release button 1 within twoseconds.
ABS warning light remainsoff or continues to flash.
ABS function is switched on.As an alternative, the ignitioncan also be switched off andthen on again.
If the ABS warning lightlights up after switching the
ignition off and on and then con-tinued driving over 4 mph (5 km/h), an ABS error has occurred.
ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to
accidents.Only adjust the clutch lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1 intodesired position.
The adjusting screw can beturned more easily if you
press the clutch lever forwardwhen doing so.
Adjustment options:from Position 1: smallest dis-tance between handlebar gripand clutch leverto Position 3: largest distancebetween handlebar grip andclutch lever
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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors
Adjusting the mirror whiledriving can result in acci-
dents.Only adjust the mirrors with themotorcycle stopped.
Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.
Adjust mirror arm
Slide protective cap 1 up overscrew connection on mirrorarm.Loosen the nut 2.Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Tighten the nut to the spec-ified torque while holding themirror arm to ensure that itdoes not move out of position.
Locknut (mirror) onclamping piece
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap overthreaded fastener.
Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set the springpreload of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
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Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preloadonly when the motorcycle isstationary.
To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in directionof arrow HARD.
To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in directionof arrow SOFT.
Basic setting of springpreload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel com-pletely to left, then back 15clicks. (Full tank of gas, withrider 187 lbs (85 kg))
DampingSettingThe damping must be adjustedto the spring preload and theroad conditions.An increase in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a reduc-tion in spring preload requiressofter damping.The stiffer the damping, thegreater the compensatingmovement of the spring strutis damped when riding onrough road surfaces. When soft
damping is set, the spring strutreacts correspondingly faster torough roads.
Adjusting damping on rearwheel
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Adjust damping with the toolkitusing the adjusting screw 1.
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To increase absorption, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrow di-rection H.To reduce absorption, turn ad-justing screw 1 in arrow direc-tion S.
Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear
Turn lower adjusting screwas far as possible clockwise,then turn back 0.75 turns(Full tank of gas, with rider187 lbs (85 kg))
TiresChecking tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer han-
dling characteristics of the motor-cycle and reduces the life of thetires.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.
At high road speeds, ver-tically installed tire valves
have a tendency to open on theirown.To avoid a sudden loss of tire in-flation pressure, use valve capswith a rubber sealing ring forvalves installed vertically to thewheel rim and tighten firmly.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Check tire pressures againstdata below.
Tire pressure, front
27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tires)
30.5 psi (2.1 bar) (Opera-tion with passenger and loadwith cold tires)
Tire pressure, rear
30.5 psi (2.1 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)
33.4 psi (2.3 bar) (Operationwith passenger and cargo oncold tires)
If tire pressure is too low:Correct tire pressure.
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HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficThis motorcycle's headlight fea-tures a symmetrical low beam.No special adjustments or prece-dures are required prior to oper-ating the motorcycle in a countrywhere traffic uses the oppositeside of the road (left-hand driveto right-hand drive or vice versa).
Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.Spring preload adjustment mayonly be insufficient when the mo-torcycle is very heavily loaded.In this case, the headlight rangemust be adjusted to the weight.
If there are questionswhether the headlight
range is correct, consult aspecialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Adjusting headlight range
Loosen screws 1 on left andright.Adjust headlight by tiltingslightly.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.
SeatRemove seat
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Turn storage compartmentlock 1 to right with motorcy-cle key.Take off cover 2.
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Pull release lever 3 upwardwhile assisting by pressingdown seat at rear.Raise seat at rear and let go ofrelease lever.Take off seat and place on aclean surface with upholsteredside facing downward.
Installing seat
Mount seat mounts 4 in hold-ers 5 on left and right.Position the seat and slide itforward all the way to the travelstop.Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.The seat's detent mechanismwill be heard to engage.
Mount cover 2.Lock storage compartmentlock 1 with motorcycle key.
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Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Securing motorcycle for trans-port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:
HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots
This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer will be happy toadvise you and has the correctclothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and unevenloading can diminish the
riding stability of the motorcycle.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.
Adjust spring preload, suspen-sion damping rate settings and
tire inflation pressures for thecurrent gross vehicle weight.with Vario case OA
Ensure that case volumes onleft and right are equal.Make sure that weight is uni-formly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy luggage and cargoas low and as close to the cen-ter of the motorcycle as possi-ble.Observe maximum payload andtop speed as indicated on labelin case.
with TopcaseOA
Observe maximum payload andtop speed as indicated on labelin Topcase.
with tank rucksackOA
Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack and correspond-ing top speed.
Payload of tank rucksack
≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)
Speed limit for drivingwith tank rucksack
≤81 mph (≤130 km/h)
SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:
Settings of spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tire pressurePoor tire treadEtc.
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Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.
Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a
health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in closedrooms.
Danger of burns
Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the
vehicle is in use. There is a riskof burn injuries by contact withhot surfaces.After parking the motorcycle,make sure that nobody comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specified main-tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.
Danger of overheating
Cooling would be inade-quate if the engine were al-
lowed to idle for a lengthy periodwith the motorcycle at a stand-
still: overheating would result. Inextreme cases, the motorcyclecould catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. After starting, rideoff immediately.
Modifications
Modifications of the mo-torcycle (e.g. engine man-
agement system, throttle valves,clutch) can cause damage to theaffected components and fail-ure of safety-related functions.Damage caused in this way isnot covered by the warranty.Do not make any modifications.
ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off:
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BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire pressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage
At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling)Tension and lubrication of drivechain
StartingStarting the engine
Emergency-off switch (killswitch) 1 in position for normaloperation.
with anti-theft alarm OE
Deactivate the anti-theft alarmsystem as required.
Transmission lubricationis only ensured when the
engine is running. Insufficient lu-brication can lead to transmissiondamage.Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push itover longer distances with theengine switched off.
Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 45)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 46)with anti-theft alarm OE
When the alarm system's statusLED is illuminated this indicatesthat the vehicle immobilizer isactive. It is not possible to startthe engine.
Using the remote controlto switch off the vehicleimmoblizer.
Wait until coolant-temperaturewarning lamp no longer flashes.
After the ignition isswitched on, the idling
positioner is positioned. Ifpositioning takes longer than thepre-ride check, this is signaledby the coolant-temperature
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warning light flashing. You shouldwait for this procedure to becompleted to avoid problemsduring driving.
Engage neutral, or pull backclutch lever if a gear is en-gaged.
You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself off ifit is started with the transmissionin neutral and then a gear is en-gaged before retracting the sidestand.
For cold starts and at lowambient temperatures: pull thelever to disengage the clutchand twist the throttle gripslightly.
Press starter button 2.
If the engine fails to startalthough the starter turns,
insufficient battery voltage maybe the reason. Recharge the bat-tery before you start the engine,or use jump leads and a donorbattery to start.
Engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses tostart. ( 100)
Pre-ride checkAfter the ignition is switched on,the instrument cluster conducts atest of the warning and indicatorlights and the display, the so-called "Pre-Ride-Check".
Phase 1The indicator and warning lightsand all segments of the multi-function display are switched on.
Phase 2The pointer of the speedometeris moved back to the end stopagain.
Phase 3All lamps and segments areswitched off.The instrument cluster switchesinto normal operation.
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If the pointer was not moved, ifone of the indicator and warn-ing lights was not switched on orif not all segments of the multi-function display were visible:
If it was not possible toswitch on the warning
lights, possible malfunctionscannot be indicated.Watch all warning and indicatorlights on the display.
Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
ABS self-diagnosisThe readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ABS ischecked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switch onthe ignition. To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must bedriven a few yards.
Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2Checking wheel sensors whilestarting off.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosiscompleted
The ABS warning light goesout.
If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted:
Continued driving is possible.It must be noted that the ABSfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
Breaking inEngine
While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid driving for longperiods at a constant speed.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing highways if possible.Observe the engine run-inspeeds.
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Engine run-in speed
max 5000 min-1 (for the first621 miles (1000 km))
Have the first inspection carriedout after 300 - 750 mls (500 -1,200 km).
Brake padsNew brake pads must be run inbefore they achieve their opti-mum friction force. This initialreduction in braking efficiencycan be compensated for by ex-erting greater pressure on thebrake levers.
New brake pads can extendstopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.Brake early.
TiresNew tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tiresare run in. This running in proce-dure is essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.
New tires do not providefull tire traction. Accident
hazards exist in particular on wetroads and at extreme angles.Always think well ahead andavoid extreme angles.
SpeedEngine speed warning
The engine rpm warning 1 alertsthe rider that the red overspeedrange 2 has been reached. Thesignal is maintained until thetransmission is upshifted or theengine speed is reduced.
Offroad ridingAfter driving offroadBMW Motorrad recommendsthat the following be observedafter driving offroad:
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Tire inflation pressure
A tire inflation pressure re-duced for offroad driving
leads to poorer handling of themotorcycle on paved roads andcan result in accidents.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.
Brakes
When the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.
Driving on unpaved or dirtyroads leads to increased
brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thicknessmore often and replace the brakepads sooner.
Spring preload and damping
Spring preload and damp-ing values that have been
changed for offroad use reducehandling characteristics on pavedsurfaces.Before returning to on-road use,reset correct spring preload andcorrect damping.
RimsBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for possibledamage after riding offroad.
Air filter insert
Engine damage due tosoiled air filter insert.
When driving in dusty terrain,check air filter insert for soilingat short intervals and clean or re-place if necessary.
Use under very dusty conditions(deserts, savannas, etc.) requiresthe use air filter inserts specially
developed for these kinds of ap-plications.
BrakesHow do you achievethe shortest stoppingdistances?During braking the load distri-bution changes dynamically be-tween the front and the rearwheel. The heavier you brake,the greater the weight transferto the front wheel. Increases inthe load at an individual wheelare accompanied by a rise in theeffective braking force that thewheel can provide.To achieve the shortest possi-ble braking distance, the frontbrake must be applied quicklyand with increasing force. Thisprocedure provides ideal exploita-tion of the extra weight transferto the front wheel. The clutchshould also be disengaged at
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the same time. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generatedas quickly as possible and withgreat force, the dynamic loaddistribution cannot follow theincreased deceleration and thebraking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. The front wheel can lockup.
Locking up of the front wheel isprevented by the BMW MotorradABS.
Descending mountainpasses
There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat and suffersevere damage.Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakesMoisture and dirt on the brakedisks and the brake pads result ina decrease in the braking action.Delayed or poorer braking actionmust be expected in the follow-ing situations:
When driving in the rain andthrough puddles.After washing the motorcycle.When driving on roads spreadwith salt.After working on the brakesdue to oil or grease residues.When driving on soiled roadsor offroad.
Poor braking action due tomoisture and dirt.
Brake until brakes are dry orclean; clean if necessary.Brake early until the full brakingaction is available again.
Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand
Switch off engine.
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Fold out side stand and parkmotorcycle.
The side stand is designedto support only the weight
of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.
If the slope of the road permits,turn the handlebars to the left.On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.
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RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.Immediately wipe off plastic partsafter contact with fuel.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onside stand.
The available fuel tank vol-ume can only be optimally
used with the vehicle standing onthe side stand.
Open protective cap.
Unlock cap of fuel tank 1 withmotorcycle key and fold open.
Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
and get onto the road. This re-sults in a danger of falling.Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Refuel with quality listed belowat most until lower edge of fillerneck is reached.
When refueling after run-ning on reserve, make sure
that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level and thefuel warning lamp will not beswitched off.
Recommended fuel qual-ity
Regular unleaded, (max.10 % ethanol, E10)87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)87 AKI
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Usable fuel quantity
Approx. 3.7 gal (Approx.14 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmlyto close.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.
Securing motorcyclefor transport
Protect all component surfacesagainst which straps are routedagainst scratching. For exam-ple, use adhesive tape or softcloths.
The motorcycle can tipaway to the side and fall
over.Secure motorcycle against tip-ping away to the side, prefer-ably with the help of a secondperson.
Push motorcycle onto transportsurface, and do not place onside stand.
Components can be dam-aged.
Do not pinch components, e.g.brake lines or wiring harnesses.
Fasten front straps on bothsides on lower fork bridge.
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Technology in detail
Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSHow does ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerablypoorer friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferable brak-ing force is exceeded when thedriver increases the brake pres-sure, the wheels begin to lockand driving stability is lost, and afall can result. Before this situa-tion occurs, ABS intervenes andadjusts the brake pressure to themaximum transferable brakingforce. This enables the wheelsto continue to turn and maintains
driving stability regardless of theroad surface condition.
What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads can brieflylead to a loss of contact betweenthe tires and the road surface,until the transferable brakingforce is reduced to zero. If brak-ing is carried out in this situa-tion, ABS must reduce the brakepressure to ensure driving sta-bility when restoring contact tothe road. At this point in time,the BMW Motorrad ABS mustassume extremely low friction co-efficients (gravel, ice, snow) sothat the running wheels turn inevery imaginable case and thedriving stability is ensured. Afterdetecting the actual conditions,the system adjusts the optimumbrake pressure.
Lifting off rear wheelEven during severe braking, ahigh level of tire grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.
Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the
ground.When braking, bear in mindthat the ABS control cannotalways be relied on to preventthe rear wheel from lifting off theground.
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What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ABS?The BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures driving stability on any sur-face within the limits of drivingphysics. The system is not op-timized for special requirementsresulting under extreme weatherconditions offroad or on the race-track.
Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
driving conditions can also leadto a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:
Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer period.Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake pulled (burnout).Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.Locked-up rear wheel for alonger period of time, e.g.when riding downhill offroad.
Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can be reactivated byswitching the ignition off andthen on again.
How important is regularmaintenance?
Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Motor-rad ABS is in an optimally main-tained condition, it is vital that thespecified inspection intervals becomplied with.
Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad ABS permitsmust not be used as an excusefor careless riding. ABS is pri-marily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the vehicle's weight and momen-tum take over and even BMW
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is the right place to gofor genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories,other BMW approvedproducts, and expert advice ontheir installation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for theseproducts.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Observe the information on theimportance of tire sizes for chas-sis control systems ( 75).
BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product
of outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorcycles withoutconstituting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee provided whenthe official approval of a specificcountry has been granted. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for all op-erating conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, conse-quently, they are not sufficient insome circumstances.Use only parts and accessoriesapproved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planning mod-ifications, comply with all the le-gal requirements. The motorcy-cle must not infringe on nationalroad-vehicle construction anduse regulations of your country.
Onboard socketsInformation on using onboardsockets:
RatingsThe load of the onboard socketsmay not exceed the value speci-fied in the technical data.
Operating electrical acces-soriesThe operation of additional de-vices is a strain on the battery.The starting capacity of the bat-tery must be maintained.
Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsockets to the auxiliary devicesmust be routed in such a waythat they:
Do not impede the riderDo not restrict the steering an-gle and the driving characteris-ticsCannot be trapped
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Casewith Vario case OA
Opening case
Turn key 1 in case lock per-pendicular to direction of travel.Hold down yellow locking de-vice 2 and fold out carryinghandle 3.
Press yellow button 4 down-ward while pulling case lid out-ward.
Closing caseTurn key in case lock perpen-dicular to direction of travel.
Close case lid.The lid clicks audibly into place.
If the carrying handle isfolded down when the slot
of the case lock is oriented in thedirection of travel, the lock tabcan be damaged.Before folding down the carryinghandle, make sure that the slot ofthe case lock is perpendicular tothe direction of travel.
Fold carrying handle closed 3downward.Turn key in case lock in thedirection of travel and remove.
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Adjusting case volumeOpen case and empty com-pletely.
Release locking levers 1 on leftand right from detent and foldup.Slide outer case sleeve as faras possible inward or outward,depending on desired case vol-ume.
The locking levers can onlybe closed if the outer case
sleeve is positioned at one of thetwo stops.
Close locking levers 1 on leftand right and engage.Closing case.
Removing case
Turn key 1 in case lock per-pendicular to direction of travel.Hold down yellow locking de-vice 2 and fold out carryinghandle 3.
Pull up red release lever 4.Locking flap 5 pops up.Fold locking flap all the wayopen.Remove case from mount byits handle.
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Mounting case
Fold up locking flap 5 com-pletely by pulling red releaselever 4 upward if necessary.
Hook case into case carrier 6.
Turn case toward motorcy-cle while sliding mounting oncase as far as possible ontomushroom-headed fastener 7.
Press locking flap 5 downwardas far as possible and hold inplace.Press red release lever 4downward.Locking flap clicks into place.Fold carrying handle down.Turn key in direction of traveland remove.
Topcasewith TopcaseOA
Opening the Topcase
Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec-essary.Pull locking lever 2 upward andopen Topcase lid.
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Closing the Topcase
Close Topcase lid and hold itdown.Press locking lever 2 com-pletely downward.Lock Topcase lock 1 if neces-sary.
Removing Topcase
Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec-essary.Press locking lever 2 down.Pull Topcase toward rear offluggage rack.
Mounting the Topcase
Slide Topcase with guides 3onto adapter plate as far aspossible.
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Press the locking lever 2 up-ward, ensuring that the lever 4engages with the adapter plate.The locking lever can be heardengaging.Lock Topcase lock 1 if neces-sary.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
BMW Motorrad front wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91865
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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torques areto be taken into account forassembly, these are listed. Anoverview of all required tighteningtorques is contained in thechapter "Technical Data".Information on additional main-tenance and repair work is pro-vided in the Repair Manual foryour motorcycle on DVD, whichyou can obtain from your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-cialized knowledge are requiredto carry out some of the workdescribed here. If you are indoubt, consult a certified work-shop, preferably your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.
Onboard toolkit
1 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 24 mm
2 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 17/19 mm
3 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 14/19 mm
4 Spark plug wrench5 Reversible screwdriver with
Phillips and straight blade6 Torx wrench, T457 TORX wrench, T258 Small screwdriver with
Phillips blade
9 Spare fuses with gripperMiniature fuses: 4 A,7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
Wipe area around oil filler loca-tion clean.Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle at op-erating temperature vertically.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts, then continue tolet the engine run for an addi-tional three minutes.Switch off engine.
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Remove oil dipstick 1.
Clean measuring range 2 of oildipstick with a dry clothPosition oil dipstick on oil filleropening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and readoil level.
Specified level of engineoil
between MIN and MAXmarking
If oil level is below MIN mark:Topping up engine oil ( 67).
If oil level is above MAX mark:Have oil level corrected bya specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oilMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Clean the area adjacent to theoil filler opening.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead to
engine damage.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
Add engine oil up to specifiedlevel.Checking engine oil level( 66).
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Install oil dipstick.
Brake systemChecking brake operation
Squeeze the brake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.
If no clear pressure points areperceptible:
Have the brakes checked ata specialist service facility,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Checking front brake padthickness
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Check the brake pad thicknesswith visual inspection. Inpec-tion direction: Look betweenwheel and front suspension toview the brake pads.
Front brake-pad wearlimit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction materialwithout carrier plate. Wearmarkings (grooves) must beclearly visible.)
If the wear indicators are nolonger clearly visible:
Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operating
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reliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist service facility,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake padthickness
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Check the brake pad thicknesswith visual inspection. Direc-
tion of view: from rear at brakecaliper 1.
Rear brake-pad wearlimit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material with-out carrier plate.)
If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:
Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.
In order to ensure the operatingreliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluidlevel
A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.
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Check brake fluid level in frontbrake-fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-zontal)
If brake fluid level falls below theapproved level:
Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ist service facility, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
Checking rear brake fluidlevel
A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.
Read brake fluid level at rearbrake-fluid reservoir 1.
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The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Rear brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-zontal)
If brake fluid level falls below theapproved level:
Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-
ist service facility, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
CoolantChecking coolant level
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Danger of burns on hot en-gine.
Maintain distance from hot en-gine.Do not touch hot engine.
Check the coolant level byviewing through the recess in
the GS emblem on the reser-voir 1.
Coolant, specified level
between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank
If coolant level drops below ap-proved level:
Add coolant.
Topping up coolantRemoving left fairing side panel( 93).
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Open cap 1 of coolant expan-sion tank and add coolant upto specified level.Checking coolant level ( 71).Close cap of coolant expansiontank.
Installing left side panel fairing( 94).
ClutchChecking clutch lever play
Pull clutch lever until resistanceis felt.Measure clutch lever play A.
Clutch hand-lever play
0.04...0.08 in (1.0...2.0 mm)
If clutch lever play is outside tol-erance:
Adjusting clutch lever play( 72).
Adjusting clutch leverplay
Push back the rubber boot 1.Loosen the nut 2.To increase clutch play: screwin adjusting screw 3 clockwise.To decrease clutch play: turnadjusting screw 3 counter-clockwise.Checking clutch lever play( 72).Repeat work steps until clutchplay is correctly adjusted.Tighten nut 2.Pull rubber boot 1 over adjust-ing screw.
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ChainLubricating chain
Dirt, dust and insufficientlubrication will considerably
shorten the service life of thedrive chain.Clean and lubricate the drivechain regularly.
Lubricate drive chain at leastevery 620 mls (1,000 km). Af-ter driving though water or dustand dirt, carry out lubricate ear-lier accordingly.Switch off ignition and engageNeutral.Clean drive chain with suitablecleaning agent, dry and applychain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sagMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Turn the rear wheel until theposition with the lowest chainsag is reached.
Press chain upward and down-ward using a screwdriver andmeasure difference A.
Chain sag
1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo-torcycle unladen on auxiliarystand)
If the measured value is outsidethe approved tolerance:
Adjust chain sag ( 73).
Adjust chain sagMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Loosen quick-release axlenut 1, while holding on left sideif necessary.Adjust chain sag with adjustingscrews 2 on left and right.Checking chain sag ( 73).Ensure that the figures 3 indi-cating the adjustment settingsare identical on left and right.
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Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 with specified torque,while holding on left side ifnecessary.
Nut on quick-release axle(rear wheel)
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Checking chain wearMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Increased wear.If wear is identified on a
component of the sprocket set,the entire set must be replaced.
Pull chain toward rear at rear-most point of chain sprocket.The tooth tips must still bewithin the chain links.
If the chain can be pulled off be-yond the tooth tips:
Please contact a specializedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
WheelsChecking rims
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.
Checking spokesMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Sweep across spokes with ascrewdriver handle or similaritem, paying attention to result-ing series of notes.
If you hear an uneven series ofnotes:
Have spokes checked by a cer-tified workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.
Checking tire tread depth
The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legallyprescribed minimum tread depthis reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
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Measure tire tread depth inmain tread grooves with wearindicators.
Tread wear marks areintegrated into the main
grooves on every tire. If the tiretread has worn down to thelevel of the marks, the tire iscompletely worn. The locationsof the marks are indicated onthe edge of the tire, e.g. by theletters TI, TWI or by an arrow.
When the minimum tread depthis reached:
Replace the worn tires.
Tire recommendationFor every size of tire, BMWMotorrad has tested andapproved certain makes asroadworthy. BMW Motorradcannot evaluate the suitability ofother tires, and can thereforetake no responsibility for theirdriving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommendsonly using the tires tested andapproved by BMW Motorrad.Extensive information is availableat your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer or on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.
Affect of wheel sizes onchassis control systemsThe wheel sizes play a major rolewith the ABS system. Especiallythe diameter and width of thewheels are stored in the controlunit as the basis for all necessarycalculations. A change in thesesizes due to conversion to oth-ers than the wheels installed asstandard equipment can seriouslyaffect the control comfort of thesystem.The sensor wheels required forwheel speed detection must alsomatch the system installed andmay not be replaced.
If you want to equip your mo-torcycle with different wheels,please speak to a specializedworkshop, and preferably a BMWMotorrad retailer. In some casesthe data stored in the control unitcan be adapted to the new wheelsizes.
Removing front wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle on asuitable auxiliary stand.
Remove screw 1 and extractthe ABS sensor from its
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socket. Note whether or not awasher is installed.Raise front of motorcycle un-til the front wheel can turnfreely. To lift motorcycle, BMWMotorrad recommends usingBMW Motorrad front wheelstand.Mounting front wheel stand( 79).
Remove axle clamping screw 2.Remove axle 3 while support-ing wheel.Do not remove grease on axle.When rolling out the frontwheel take care to avoid
damaging the ABS sensor andits wire.Roll front wheel forward to re-move.
Remove shims 4 and 5 fromwheel hub.
Installing front wheel
Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified
torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
When installing the front wheeluse caution to avoid damagingthe ABS sensor and its wire.
Insert ABS sensor in its socketand install screw 1. Insertwasher if one was installed.
Removing rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle on asuitable auxiliary stand.
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Detach the screw 1 and extractthe wheelspeed sensor from itsbracket; a washer may also beinstalled at this location.
Remove the nut 2, applyingcounterpressure of the leftside.Loosen adjusting screws 3 onleft and right by turning coun-terclockwise.
Support the rear wheel (witha suitable block of wood, etc.)and remove the quick-releaseaxle 4.
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Push wheel as far forward aspossible and remove chainfrom chain sprocket 5.Roll rear wheel out of swingarm toward rear while holdingbrake caliper on left side.
The chain sprocket andthe spacer sleeves on the
left and right are loosely insertedin the wheel. When removing,make sure that these parts arenot damaged or lost.
Installing rear wheel
Make sure that brake caliperruns in guide 6.Roll rear wheel into swing armwhile guiding brake rotor be-tween brake pads.
Roll rear wheel as far forwardas possible and lay chain onchain sprocket 5.
Raise the rear wheel (or sup-port it with a suitable woodenblock) and guide the quick-re-lease axle 4 through the swing
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arm, the brake caliper and therear wheel.
Install axle nut 2 but do not yettighten it down.
Insert the wheelspeed sen-sor in the bracket, then install
the screw 1 (with shim as re-quired).Adjust chain sag ( 73).Remove auxiliary stand.
BMW Motorrad frontwheel standMounting front wheelstand
The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed
to support the motorcycle with-out the assistance of an auxiliarystand. A motorcycle standing onthe front wheel stand and therear wheel alone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.
Place motorcycle on a suitableauxiliary stand.Use basic stand with toolnumber (83 30 0 402 241) in
combination with front-wheeladapter (83 30 0 402 242).
Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounts 2 far enoughapart that front suspension fitsbetween them. Adjust supportpin to match front suspension.Use locating pins 3 to set frontwheel stand to desired height.Center front wheel stand rela-tive to front wheel and push itagainst front axle.
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Install rubber buffer 4 on leftand right in upper position.
Align two mounts 2 so thatfront suspension rests securelyon them.Tighten adjusting screws 1.
Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.
FusesRemoving fuse
If defective fuses arebridged, this results in a
danger of short-circuit and thus adanger of fire.Replace defective fuses with newfuses.
Switch off ignition.Remove seat ( 38).
Press together locking levers 1and remove fuse cover.Pull defective fuse upward outof fuse box with toolkit.
If the fuses blow frequently,have the electrical system
checked by an authorized spe-cialized workshop, preferably aBMW Motorrad retailer.
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Installing fuse
Replace defective fuse withfuse with required amperage.
An overview of the fuse as-signment and the required
amperages is provided in thechapter "Technical Data". Thenumbers in the graphic matchthe fuse numbers.
Close fuse cover.Latch audibly engages.Installing seat ( 39).
LampsReplacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulb
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Remove screw 1 and pull in-strument cluster upward out ofholders.Set down instrument cluster onside.
Switch off ignition.
Pull off connector 1 while brac-ing on bulb located below rub-ber cap.
Remove rubber cap 2.
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Remove spring strap 3 fromdetents and fold up.Remove bulb 4.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight
H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W
To avoid contamination on thebulb's glass surface, nevertouch or hold the bulb any-where other than on its metalsocket base.
Install bulb 4 while ensuringcorrect position of lug 5.Insert spring clip 3.
Mount rubber cap 2.
Close connector 1.
Mount instrument cluster inholders 2.
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Install screw 1.
Replacing parking lightbulb
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.Remove the instrument clusterusing the procedure describedin the previous section.
Pull bulb socket 1 out of head-light housing.
Pull bulb out of socket.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
To prevent contaminants frombeing deposited on the newbulb's glass surface, always usea clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Mount bulb in socket.
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Insert bulb socket 1 into head-light housing.Install the instrument clusterusing the procedure describedin the previous section.
Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.
Remove screw 1.
Pull glass on screw connectionside out of mirror housing.
Remove bulb 2 fromlight housing by turning itcounterclockwise.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
To prevent contaminants frombeing deposited on the new
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bulb's glass surface, always usea clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Install bulb 2 by screwingclockwise into light housing.
Insert inside end of lens intolight housing and close.
Install screw 1.
Replacing tail light andbrake light bulb
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.
Remove two screws 1 andtake off tail light lens.
Press bulb 2 into socket andturn counterclockwise to re-move.
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Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for taillight/brakelight
P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
To prevent contaminants frombeing deposited on the newbulb's glass surface, always usea clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Press bulb 2 into fitting andinstall turning clockwise.
Position tail light lens and in-stall two screws 1.
Air cleanerReplacing air filter insert
Removing right fairing sidepanel ( 92).
Remove two screws 1.Pull out connecting flange 2.Pull suction pipe 3 off air filterhousing, take out of mount 4and turn to side.
Disconnect plug 5.
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Remove air filter insert 6.
Insert cleaned or new air filterinsert 6.
Close connector 5.
Insert suction pipe in mount 4.
Insert suction pipe in guides 7of air filter housing. Make surerubber gaskets of air filter insertare not folded.
Insert connecting flange 2.Install two screws 1.
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Installing right fairing side panel( 93).
Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the socket tojump-start the engine of themotorcycle.
A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidentallybrought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycleelectronics.The battery of the donor vehiclemust have a voltage of 12 V.
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Remove seat ( 38).Removing center fairing panel( 91).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the onboard electrical sys-tem.
Slide back cover 1 of positivebattery terminal.
Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal 2 of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Connect black jump lead tonegative terminal 3 of donorbattery and then to negativeterminal of discharged battery.Allow the engine on the sup-port vehicle to run while jump-starting.Start engine of the vehicle withdischarged battery in usualway; if engine does not start,wait a few minutes before re-peating attempt in order to pro-tect starter motor and donorbattery.Allow both engines to run forseveral minutes before discon-necting jumper cables.Disconnect the jumper cablefrom the negative terminal first,then disconnect the second
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lead from the positive termi-nals.
To start the engine, do notuse start sprays or similar
items.
Attach cover panel 1 of thepositive battery terminal.Installing center fairing panel( 92).Installing seat ( 39).
BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be consid-ered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to maxi-mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the followingpagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown
If the battery is not discon-nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain thebattery. This can cause the bat-tery to run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not be ac-cepted.During driving breaks of morethan 4 weeks, a trickle-chargershould be connected to thebattery.
Charging connectedbattery
Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage themotorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnect thebattery first.
If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction
display and indicator lights failto light up, the battery is com-pletely flat (battery voltage be-low 9 V). Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.
Only charge connected batteryvia onboard socket.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.
Charging disconnectedbattery
Charge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.
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Once battery is fully charged,disconnect charger's terminalclips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery mustbe recharged regularly. See theinstructions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully rechargethe battery before returning it touse.
Removing batteryMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.with anti-theft alarm OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm ifnecessary.
Switch off ignition.Removing center fairing panel( 91).
Slide back cover 1 of positivebattery terminal.
An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.
Remove negative cable 2 first.Then remove the positive bat-tery cable 3.Detach battery holding strap 4and bleeding hose 5.Lift out battery upward; if itis difficult to move, moving itback and forth will help.
Installing battery
Install battery and attach bleed-ing hose 5 when doing so.Mount battery holding strap 4.First install positive cable 3.Then install negative cable 2.Slide cover 1 over positive bat-tery terminal.Installing center fairing panel( 92).
Setting clock ( 29).
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Checking battery acidlevel
Check acid level approximatelyevery three months.Removing battery ( 90).
Read off acid level from mark-ing 1.
Setpoint level of batteryacid
between MIN and MAXmarking
If acid level is below MIN mark-ing:
Add distilled water up to speci-fied level.
Fairings and PanelsRemoving center fairingpanel
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.
Remove seat ( 38).
Remove screws 1 on left andright.Extract the oil dipstick 2 andremove the center faiting panelsection.Install oil dipstick.
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Installing center fairingpanel
Remove oil dipstick 2.
Position the center fairing paneland install the oil dipstick 2.
Install the screws 1 on the leftand right sides, starting withthe center screw.Installing seat ( 39).
Removing right fairingside panel
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Removing center fairing panel( 91).
Remove screws 1 and 2.
Remove screw 3.Pull the side fairing panel in thesector 4 from its support andremove it.
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Installing right fairing sidepanel
Slide the fairing side panel be-hind the upper section of fair-ing 5 then insert it in the fix-ture 4.
Install screw 3.
Install screws 1 and 2.Installing center fairing panel( 92).
Removing left fairing sidepanel
Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Removing center fairing panel( 91).
Remove screws 1 and 2.
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Remove screw 3.Pull the side fairing panel in thesector 4 from its support andremove it.
Installing left side panelfairing
Slide the fairing side panel be-hind the upper section of fair-ing 5 then insert it in the fix-ture 4.
Install screw 3.
Install screws 1 and 2.Installing center fairing panel( 92).
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Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . . . . . 96
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . . 98
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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning andcare products available at yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer. BMW Care Productshave been materials tested,laboratory tested, and field testedand provide optimum care andprotection for the materials usedin your motorcycle.
The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products
can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not use any sol-vents such as nitro-thinners, coldcleaning agents, fuel or similar,and do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol.
Washing yourmotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to brightsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.
After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through
water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.
Brake early until the brake disksand pads are dry.
Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.
Only use cold water to removeroad salt.
The high water pressureof high-pressure cleaners
(steam cleaners) can damageseals, the hydraulic brake sys-tem, the electrical system andthe seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning sensitivevehicle partsPlastics
If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning
agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents that
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contain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Insect sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.
FairingsClean body panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.
Plastic windshields andheadlight lensesClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.
Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering
the affected areas with a wetcloth.
ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chrome partswith plenty of water and BMWauto shampoo. Use chrome pol-ish for additional treatment.
RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be benteasily.
When cleaning the radiator, en-sure that the fins are not bent.
RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protectioncoating agent.
Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can
cause damage.Do not use silicone sprays orcare products that containsilicone.
Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, e.g. tree resin orpollen.However, remove particularly ag-gressive materials immediately;otherwise changes in the paint ordiscoloration can occur. Theseinclude spilled fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid as well as bird drop-pings. BMW Car Polish or BMWPaint Cleaner are recommendedfor this.Contamination of the paint finishis particularly easy to see afterthe motorcycle has been washed.Remove this type of soiling withcleaning naphtha or spirit on aclean cloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends remov-ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
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mover. Then add a protectivewax coating to the paint at theselocations.
Protective wax coatingTo preserve the finish of yourmotorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-ommends using BMW Car Waxor agents that contain carnaubaor synthetic waxes.A sure sign that the paint mustbe protected, is the fact that wa-ter no longer pearls up on it.
Storing motorcycleCleaning the motorcycle.Removing battery ( 90).Spray the brake and clutchlever, the side stand pivot and,if necessary, the main standpivot with a suitable lubricant.Coat bare metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g., Vaseline).
Park motorcycle in a dry room,raising it to remove weightfrom both wheels.
Returning motorcycleto use
Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Observe checklist before start-ing.
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11210
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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to startPossible cause Remedy
Emergency-off switch (kill switch) Emergency-off switch (kill switch) in normal oper-ating position.
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.
No fuel in tank Refueling ( 50).
Battery drained Charge battery.
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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid
Quick-release axle in telescopicfork
M16 x 1.5 33 lb/ft (45 Nm)
Clamping of front quick-releaseaxle
M8 x 20 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid
Nut on quick-release axle (rearwheel)
M16 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Tensioning screws (drive chain)in swinging arm
M8 x 70 7 lb/ft (10 Nm)
Mirror arm Value Valid
Locknut (mirror) on clampingpiece
M18 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
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Mirror arm Value Valid
Clamping piece (mirror) onclamping block
M10 x 1.25 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
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Engine
Engine design Single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC controlwith bush roller-chain drive, 4 valves actuated bybucket tappets, compensating shaft, liquid coolingfor cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated coolantpump, 5-speed transmission and dry-sump lubri-cation.
Displacement 652 cc (652 cm3)
Cylinder bore 3.9 in (100 mm)
Piston stroke 3.3 in (83 mm)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Rated output 48 hp (35 kW), at engine speed: 6500 min-1
with reduced outputOA 34 hp (25 kW), at engine speed: 6500 min-1
Torque 44 lb/ft (60 Nm), at engine speed: 5000 min-1
with reduced outputOA 35 lb/ft (47 Nm), at engine speed: 4500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1
Idle speed 1500±100 min-1
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Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Regular unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 3.7 gal (Approx. 14 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 2.4 quarts (2.3 l), Gesamtfüllmenge (mit Filter-wechsel)1.8 quarts (1.7 l), Ölbehälter - Vorabbefüllung0.6 quarts (0.6 l), Ölbehälter - Auffüllen
Products recommended by BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad High Performance Oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2
Oil grades BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oiladditives, as these can worsen the operationof the clutch. BMW Motorrad recommendsnot using synthetic oils for the first 6000 miles(10000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer forengine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
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Clutch
Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch
Transmission
Transmission design Claw-shifted 5-speed transmission integrated inengine housing
Transmission gear ratios 1.946 (72:37 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.750 (33:12 teeth), 1st gear1.750 (28:16 teeth), 2nd gear1.313 (21:16 teeth), 3rd gear1.045 (23:22 teeth), 4th gear0.875 (21:24 teeth), 5th gear
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Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Chain drive
Type of rear suspension Two-arm box-section swinging fork
Secondary gear ratio 2.938
Running gear
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 8.3 in (210 mm), On wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm box-section swinging fork
Spring travel, rear 8.3 in (210 mm), On wheel
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Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically disk brake with 2-piston floatingcaliper
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically disk brake with 1-piston floatingcaliper
Brake-pad material, rear Organic
Wheels and tires
Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tireapprovals from your authorized BMW Motorradretailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor-rad.com.
Front wheel
Front wheel design Spoke wheel
Front-wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"
Front tire designation 90 / 90 - 21
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Rear wheel
Rear wheel design Spoke wheel
Rear-wheel rim size 3.00" x 17"
Rear tire designation 130 / 80 - 17
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 27.6 psi (1.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tires30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Operation with passenger andload with cold tires
Tire pressure, rear 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Single rider, with cold tire33.4 psi (2.3 bar), Operation with passenger andcargo on cold tires
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Electrical system
Battery
Battery design Lead-acid battery
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.02...0.03 in (0.6...0.7 mm), New
Bulbs
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for taillight/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
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Fuses
Nominal current of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A
Nominal current of fuse 2 (for instrument cluster,hazard warning flashers, onboard socket, optionalaccessories and diagnosis plug)
10 A
Nominal current of fuse 3 (for horn and headlightflasher)
7.5 A
Nominal current of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight) 7.5 A
Nominal current of fuse 5 (for high-beam head-light)
7.5 A
Nominal current of fuse 6 (for instrument cluster,turn indicators, hazard warning flashers, brake lightand optional accessories)
7.5 A
Nominal current of fuse 7 (for tail light and parkinglights)
4 A
Nominal current of fuse 8 (for heated handlebargrips)
4 A
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Frame
Frame design Bridge-type tube frame of steel profiles withbolted rear frame
Location of type plate Upper right main frame
Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head
Dimensions
Motorcycle length 86 in (2185 mm)
Motorcycle height 56.7 in (1440 mm), without driver at DIN unladenweight
Motorcycle width 36.2 in (920 mm), Across mirrors
Driver's seat height 33.9 in (860 mm), without driver at unladenweight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76 in (1930 mm)
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Weights
Unladen weight 428 lbs (194 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE
Permissible gross weight 838 lbs (380 kg)
Maximum payload max 410 lbs (max 186 kg)
Riding specifications
Top speed 106 mph (170 km/h)
with reduced outputOA 90 mph (145 km/h)
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Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 114
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration (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 asafety 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, yourdealer, 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: Administra-tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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BMW Motorrad ServiceWith its worldwide service net-work, BMW Motorrad can attendto you and your motorcycle inover 100 countries around theglobe. BMW Motorrad retailershave the technical informationand expertise needed to conductreliable service and repairs cover-ing every aspect of your BMW.You can find the nearest BMWMotorrad retailer by visiting ourInternet site at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
If this maintenance and re-pair work is performed inex-
pertly, there is a danger of dam-age and associated safety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding work onyour motorcycle carried out by aspecialized workshop, preferablyby an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.
To ensure that your BMW con-sistently remains in optimal con-dition BMW Motorrad urges youto observe the recommendedservice intervals.Have all maintenance and repairwork confirmed in the "Service"chapter in this manual. For gen-erous treatment of claims sub-mitted after the warranty periodhas expired (goodwill), evidenceof regular maintenance is essen-tial.
You can obtain information onthe contents of the BMW Ser-vices from your BMW Motorradretailer.
BMW Motorrad MobilityServicesThe BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-vices furnish you and your newBMW motorcycle with extra se-curity by offering a wide array ofassistance services in the event
of a breakdown (Mobile Service,breakdown assistance, vehicle re-covery and retrieval, etc.).Contact your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer for additionalinformation on available mobility-maintenance services.
Maintenance workBMW Pre-Delivery CheckThe BMW pre-delivery check iscarried out by your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer before itturns over the motorcycle to you.
BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in checkmust be carried out between300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls(1200 km).
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BMW ServiceBMW Service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be depen-dent on the vehicle owner andthe mileage driven. Your BMWMotorrad retailer confirms thatthe service has been performedand enters the date for the nextservice.For drivers who drive long dis-tances annually, it may be neces-sary to come in for service beforethe entered date. In this case acorresponding maximum odome-ter reading will also be entered inthe confirmation of service. If thisodometer reading is reached be-fore the next service date, servicemust be performed sooner.
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Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConducted
on
Stamp, Signature
BMW Running-inCheckConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
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BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
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BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
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BMW ServiceConducted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature
BMW ServiceConducted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and anyspecial campaign (recall) work carried out.
Work carried out Odometerreading
Date
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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS
Control, 16Operating, 33Self-diagnosis, 46Technology in detail, 54Warning indicators, 24
AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 58
Air filterPosition in motorcycle, 13Replacing, 86
Anti-theft alarmIndicator lamp, 15
BBattery
Auxiliary positive terminal, 14Charging connected battery, 89Charging disconnectedbattery, 89Installing, 90Maintenance instructions, 89Position on motorcycle, 11
Removing, 90Technical data, 109
Brake fluidChecking fluid level at rear, 70Checking front fluid level, 69Front reservoir, 13Rear reservoir, 13
Brake padsChecking front, 68Checking rear, 69Running in, 47
BrakesChecking operation, 68Safety instructions, 48Technical data, 107
CCase
Operating, 59Chain
Adjusting sag, 73Chain tension notice, 13Checking sag, 73Checking wear, 74
Lubricating, 73Checklist, 43Clock
Adjusting, 29Control, 15
ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 34Adjusting play, 72Checking play, 72Technical data, 105
Confirmation of maintenancework, 117
CoolantChecking fill level, 71Fill level indicator, 11Overheating warningindicator, 24Topping up, 71
Currentness of this manual, 7
DDamping
Adjusting, 36Adjustment element, 13
DimensionsTechnical data, 111
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EElectrical system
Technical data, 109Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17
Operating, 32Engine
Starting, 44Technical data, 103
Engine oilChecking fluid levels, 66Fill location, 11Oil dipstick, 11Technical data, 104Topping up, 67
Engine speed warning, 47Warning lamp, 15
Equipment, 6
FFairing
Installing center section, 92Installing left side panel, 94Installing right side panel, 93Removing center section, 91
Removing left side panel, 93Removing right side panel, 92
FrameTechnical data, 111
Front wheel standMounting, 79
FuelFill location, 13Refueling, 50Technical data, 104
Fuel reserveMilage covered, 22Warning indicator, 24
FusesPosition on motorcycle, 14Replacing, 80Technical data, 110
HHazard warning flashers
Control, 18Operating, 31
HeadlightAdjusting headlight range, 38Headlight range, 38RHD/LHD traffic, 38
Heated handlebar gripsControl, 18Operation, 32
Horn, 16
IIgnition
Switching off, 28Switching on, 28
Indicator lights, 15Overview, 21
Instrument clusterOverview, 15
JJump-starting, 88
KKeys, 28
LLamps
Replacing brake light bulb, 85Replacing high-beam bulb, 81Replacing low-beam bulb, 81Replacing parking-light bulb, 83
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Replacing tail light bulb, 85Replacing turn indicatorbulb, 84Technical data, 109
LightsControl, 16Headlight low beam, 30Operating headlight flasher, 31Operating headlight highbeams, 31Parking lights, 30Switching on parking lights, 28
LuggageLoading information, 42
MMaintenance
General instructions, 66Maintenance intervals, 115Mirrors
Adjusting, 35Mobility Services, 115Motorcycle
Care, 95Cleaning, 95
Parking, 49Returning to use, 98Securing with straps, 51Storage, 98
Multifunction display, 15Control, 15Overview, 20Select display readings, 30
Multifunction switchGeneral view, left, 16General view, right, 17
OOdometer and tripmeters
Control, 15Resetting, 30
Offroad riding, 47Onboard socket
Information on use, 58Position on motorcycle, 11
Onboard toolkitContents, 66Position on motorcycle, 14
Overview of warningindicators, 23
OverviewsAuxiliary switch, 18Instrument cluster, 15Left side of motorcycle, 11Left-hand multifunctionswitch, 16Multifunction display, 20Right side of motorcycle, 13Right-hand multifunctionswitch, 17Underneath seat, 14Warning and indicatorlamps, 21
PPre-ride check, 45
RRear-wheel drive
Technical data, 106Refueling, 50Rider's Manual (US Model)
Position on motorcycle, 14Running gear
Technical data, 106Running in, 46
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SSafety instructions
About brakes, 48On riding, 42
SeatInstalling, 38Locking mechanism, 11Removing, 38
Service, 115Reporting safety defects, 114
Spark plugsTechnical data, 109
Speedometer, 15Spring preload
Adjusting, 35Adjustment element, 13
Starting, 44Control, 17
Steering lockLocking, 29
Switching off, 49
TTachometer, 20
Technical dataBattery, 109Brakes, 107Bulbs, 109Clutch, 105Dimensions, 111Electrical system, 109Engine, 103Engine oil, 104Frame, 111Fuel, 104Rear-wheel drive, 106Running gear, 106Spark plugs, 109Standards, 7Tires, 107Transmission, 105Weights, 112Wheels, 107
TiresChecking tire inflationpressure, 37Checking tire tread depth, 74Inflation pressure table, 14Inflation pressures, 108
Recommendations, 75Running in, 47Technical data, 107
TopcaseOperating, 61
Torques, 101Transmission
Technical data, 105Troubleshooting chart, 100Turn indicators
Control, 16Operating, 31
Type platePosition on motorcycle, 13
VVehicle Identification Number
Position on motorcycle, 13
WWarning indicators
ABS, 24Coolant temperature, 24Display, 22Fuel reserve, 24
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Warning lamps, 15Overview, 21
WeightsPayload table, 14Technical data, 112
WheelsChecking spokes, 74Installing front wheel, 76Removing front wheel, 75Size change, 75Technical data, 107
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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifi-cation as purchased, the acces-sories fitted or the national-mar-ket specification. No claims willbe entertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2012 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.
Important data for refueling
Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Regular unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 3.7 gal (Approx. 14 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 27.6 psi (1.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tires30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Operation with passenger and load withcold tires
Tire pressure, rear 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Single rider, with cold tire33.4 psi (2.3 bar), Operation with passenger and cargo oncold tires
BMW recommends
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