Rider’s Manual (US Model) R 1200 RT

BMW Motorrad 9 Welcome to BMW If you have any questions con- cerning your motorcycle, your We congratulate you on your authorized BMW motorcycle i choice of a motorcycle from retailer will gladly provide 1 BMW and welcome you to the advice and assistance. community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your We hope you enjoy reading new motorcycle so that you this Rider’s Manual and wish can ride it safely and confi- you many a pleasant, safe dently in all traffic situations. journey on your BMW Please read this Rider’s Man- motorcycle. ual carefully before starting to Introduction use your new BMW motorcy- Best wishes, cle. It contains important infor- mation on how to operate the BMW Motorrad controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW’s technical features. In addition, it contains infor- mation on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle’s reliability and safety, as well as its value. Introduction 2 i B anns ...... 27 warnings ABS ...... 21 indicators Warning lights ...... 21 Warning andindicator Multifunction display ...... 20 19 ...... indicators Status ...... 17 Headlight ...... 16 clusterInstrument ...... right 15 fitting,Handlebar ...... left 14 fitting,Handlebar ...... 13 seat the Underneath ...... side 11 right view, General ...... side 9 General view, left 7 ...... Overview ...... 4 information General ...... 1 toBMW Welcome certain topic quickly. Use the index Use ( Contents b 157) to find a find to 157) Onboard computer Onboard 39 ...... dimming Display 38 ...... Clock 37 ...... tripmeters and Odometer 37 ...... flashers warning Hazard 36 Electronic ... immobilizer 34 ...... lock steering Ignition switchand ...... Operation 33 pigpeod...... 56 ...... Spring preload 56 ...... Windshield 55 ...... Mirrors 55 ...... holder Helmet 52 ..... seats andrear Front 52 ... compartment Storage 51 ...... indicators Turn ...... Lights 48 47 ...... levers Handlebar Cruise controlCruise Grip heatingGrip 45 ...... switch ON/OFF Emergency Seat heatingSeat OE OE OE ...... 45 ...... 46 ...... 42 ...... OE . 39 ... Brake system ...... 80 ...... system Brake 79 ...... Fuel 79 ...... center stand from Removing motorcycle 77 ...... stand center Placing motorcycle on 75 ...... sidestand from Removing motorcycle 73 ...... sidestand its Placing motorcycle on 71 ...... gear Shifting 71 ...... speed Engine 70 ...... Running in ...... Riding 70 Starting ...... 68 65 ...... youstart Before 64 ...... out time First 64 ...... check Safety 62 ...... instructions Safety 61 ...... Riding 58 ...... Wheels 57 ...... absorbers Shock Accessories ...... 85 Technical data ...... 129 General instructions ..... 86 Threaded fasteners ..... 130 Onboard sockets ...... 86 Tire pressures ...... 132 i Luggage system ...... 89 Engine ...... 133 3 Maintenance ...... 95 Power transmission .... 134 Toolkit ...... 97 Frame and suspension 135 Engine oil ...... 98 Wheels and tires ...... 137 Brakes ...... 99 Fuel and lubricants ..... 138 Clutch ...... 103 Electrical system ...... 141 Wheels ...... 103 Dimensions and Front-wheel stand ...... 111 weights ...... 143 Riding Bulbs ...... 112 Introduction Jump starting ...... 118 specifications ...... 144 Battery ...... 119 Service ...... 145 Splash guard ...... 122 BMW Motorrad Care ...... 123 service ...... 146 Cleaning and care .... 124 Confirmation of Storing ...... 126 maintenance work ...... 149 Restoring to use ...... 127 Confirmation of service ...... 153 Index ...... 157 i Introduction 4 ( alphabeticalthe detailed index topic is oritem by consulting accesstoaparticular quickest tofind. The easy Manual information in this Rider’s allthe to havetried make We Manual Rider’s this About information General motorcycle. of part important your Manual; itisan this Rider’s over to hand remember please your tosell BMW, comes time the When motorcycle. tial overview ofyour provide anini- ual will youwith of Man- this Rider’s 1 Chapter b 157). » Result of an activity. an of Result » Instruction. • c procedures. andadjustment maintenance well motorcycle as your as damage. motorcycle your against safety of others, andto protect ofyourreasons safety and the abbreviations Symbols and Indicates the end of an Indicatesthe endof item ofinformation. operating andinspecting Special information on you must comply with for complywith you must that warnings Indicates ( B Anti-lock braking system ABS system alarm Anti-theft DWA Electronic immobilizer EWS Optional accessory OA OE Optional equipment b 4) Reference to 4) a page with more detailed information. detailed more the motorcycle. the to retrofitted be to have optional accessories retailer; motorcycle your authorized BMW through accessories You canobtain optional equipment youordered. with allthe optional complete assembled was Your motorcycle Custom equipment Technical data claims can be entertained on When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and the basis of the data, illustra- motorcycle, you chose various power ratings stated in the tions or descriptions in this i items of custom equipment. Rider’s Manual are quoted to manual. 5 This Rider’s Manual describes the standards and comply with BMW Service optional equipment (OE) the tolerance requirements of Advanced technology requires offered by BMW and selected the Deutsche Institut für Nor- specially adapted methods of optional accessories (OA). mung e. V. (DIN). Versions for maintenance and repair. This explains why the manual individual countries may differ. may also contain descriptions If maintenance and repair Currency of equipment which you have work is performed inex-

The high safety and quality Introduction not ordered. Please note, too, pertly, it could result in conse- standards of BMW motorcy- that your motorcycle might not quential damage and thus cles are maintained by con- be exactly as illustrated in this constitute a safety risk. BMW stant development work on manual on account of country- recommends that you have designs, equipment and specific differences. the necessary work on your accessories. Because of this, If your BMW was supplied with motorcycle performed either your motorcycle may differ equipment not described in by an authorized BMW motor- from the information supplied this Rider’s Manual, you will cycle retailer or by a workshop in the Rider's Manual. Nor can find these features described that operates to BMW specifi- errors and omissions be in separate manuals. cations and employs suitably entirely ruled out. We hope trained personnel.c you will appreciate that no i Introduction 6 ( firmed in the "Service" chapter carriedrepair out work con- Have allmaintenance and needed. Annual work Inspection Service, and Inspection onthemation specified infor-can provide cycle retailer motor- BMW authorized Your regarding your motorcycle. anyif you have questions rized BMW motorcycle retailer youcontactthat your autho- weConsequently, recommend nical know-how. and have the necessary tech- technicallatest information are the retailers supplied with motorcycle BMW Authorized b 146) inthis manual. purpose. correct clothing for every toadviseyou onthe glad be motorcycle retailer will BMW Your of the authorized year. season every andto journeys, short to even This applies Boots – Gloves – Motorcycling jacket and – –Helmetclothing. Always wear: correct the without ride not Do equipment Rider’s trousers General view, left side ...... 9 General view, right side ...... 11 1 Underneath the seat ...... 13 7 Handlebar fitting, left ...... 14 Handlebar fitting, right...... 15 Instrument cluster ...... 16

Headlight ...... 17 Overview Übersicht 1 Overview 8 General view, left side 1 Adjuster for headlight 1 beam throw underneath 9 the instrument cluster (b 50) 2 Brake-fluid reservoir (b 102) 3 Radio operating panelOE 4 Onboard socket (b 86) 5 Onboard socketOE/OA Overview (b 86) 6 Adjuster, rear shock absorber (b 57) 7 Oil sight glass (b 98) 8 Filler neck, engine oil (b 99) 1 Overview 10 General view, right side 1 1 Seat lock (b 52) 11 2 Switch, rear-seat heatingOE underneath the rear seat (b 47) 3 Mount, tank rucksackOE (b 94) 4 Filler neck, fuel tank 5 Brake-fluid reservoir, front Overview (b 102) 6 Electrically adjustable windshield (b 56) 7 Storage or radio compart- mentOE (b 52) 1 Overview 12 Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster, front seat 1 (b 53) 13 2 Battery (b 119) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear (b 102) 4 Adjuster, spring preload, rear (b 56) 5 Onboard toolkit (b 97) 6 Type plate Overview 7 Helmet holder (b 55) 8 Table of tire pressures 9 Label, payload 1 Overview 14 Handlebar fitting, left fitting, Handlebar 6 5 7 4 1 2 3 ( turn indicatorsturn ( Pushbutton, left flashing Pushbutton, horn ( light andheadlight flasher head- Switch, high-beam adjustment ( Pushbutton, windshield Switch, cruise control warning flashers ( Pushbutton, hazard Radio operating panel operating Radio b b 42) 49) b 56) b b 51) 37) OE OE

Handlebar fitting, right 1 Pushbutton, onboard 1 computerOE (b 39) 15 2 Emergency ON/OFF switch (b 45) 3 Pushbutton, starter 4 Switch, grip heatingOE (b 45) 5 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right (b 51) Overview 6 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators off (b 51) 7 Switch, front-seat heatingOE (b 46) 1 Overview 16 is variable ( is variable nightsetting ofthe brightness nightday and The switchover. Instrument cluster Instrument 7 3 6 2 1 5 4 8 Control, odometer ( Control, odometer ( Multifunction display Adjuster, clockAdjuster, ( lights ( Warning and indicator Speedometer alarm Indicator light, anti-theft Rev. counter ment cluster lightsSensor, for instru- b lighting automatic has The instrument-cluster 20) 20) OE b b 21) 39). c b 38) b 37)

Headlight 1 High-beam headlight 1 2 Low-beam headlight 17 3 Side light Overview 1 Overview 18 Multifunction display ...... 20 Warning and indicator lights ...... 21 2 Warning indicators ...... 21 19 ABS warnings ...... 27 Anzeigen Status indicators 2 Status indicators 20 the fuel tank.the Multifunction display Multifunction Fuel capacity Fuel 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 heating Displayclock,seat areafor Odometer computer Display, onboard Oil gauge temperature indicatorGear symbols forwarningDisplay area Display, radio Fuel gauge cates the levelof fuel incates ofbarThe height indi- the OE , display dimming OE ( b OE 39) Gear indicator Warning and indicator Warning indicators The gear indicator shows lights which gear is selected. If Warnings are displayed by 2 no gear is engaged, the gear means of symbols in the multi- 21 indicator displays 0; the ’neu- function display. In some tral’ indicator light also lights up. cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or Oil temperature yellow. A number of warnings The height of the bar indi- may be issued simultaneously. cates the oil temperature. Warning lights and sym- bols in the display appear only when the emergency ON/ 1 Indicator light, left turn OFF switch (b 45) is in the

indicator Status indicators ’run’ position.c 2 Indicator light, high-beam headlight 3 Indicator light, neutral 4 ABS warning light 5 Indicator light, right turn indicator 6 Indicator light, cruise- control system 7 Warning light, general 2 Status indicators 22 refer to for more information. more tofor refer youcan ofthe the pages listedpage numbers with below, are intheThe warnings table along Overview ih yblMaigExplanations Meaning Symbol Light e nieoltmeauetohg ( ( too Engine-oil high temperature Front/rear bulbsdefective ( ( in Fault engine the electronics to Fuel down reserve red yellow yellow yellow yellow ubdfcie ( computer (onboard °C) (3 °F below 37.4 Ambient temperature bulb defective. headlight, side-light or turn-indicator headlight, high-beam Low-beam giinkyntatoie.( authorized. not key Ignition eetv ( defective light brakeRear light or bulb OE )( b b b b b b b b 24) 26) 26) 25) 24) 27) 26) 36) Light Symbol Meaning Explanations 2 b red Engine-oil pressure too low ( 25) 23

red Battery is no longer being charged (b 26)

red Brake switch defective (b 27) 1 flash per second ABS pull-away test not completed (b 28) 4 flashes per second ABS self-diagnosis not completed (b 28)

Relay for ABS warning lights Status indicators red defective (b 28) 1 flash per red second ABS function not available (b 29) 4 flashes per red second ABS in residual braking mode (b 29) 1 red flash 1 flash per per second second Insufficient brake fluid (b 29) 4 red flashes 4 flashes per per second second Two or more ABS faults (b 31) 2 Status indicators 24 • Remove all othervehicle Remove • disrupted. electronics engine and is betweenkey communication for starting, orauthorized The keybeingusedisnot • Have the defective the Have key • key. reserve the Use • Electronic immobilizer ignition key ( near the located keys retailer ( motorcycle BMW authorized preferablyreplaced, byan displayed. is symbol Immobilizer b 36). b 34) . •Refuel. dry. tank fuel the run not Do ic converter. the catalyt- coulddamage turn Do not run the fuel tank dry. tank fuel the run not Do in situation. ahazardous sult and thisexpectedly couldre- ing range ( the estimated residual operat- The onboard computer shows reserve of a liters.of 4 maximum The fuel tank contains afuel 10 times. Fuel reserve Fuel in misfiring and this in ofLack fuel couldresult the the engine cutting out un- ofLack fuel canresult in displayed and flashes displayed and symbolis reserve Fuel lights upyellow. warninglightGeneral b 39). c c • If possible, ride in the part- the in ride possible, If • damage. engine in result can Oil temperature high. too • Switch off Switch the engine if you • Oil temperature engine. to load range cooldown the are caughtare ina traffic jam. flashes 10times. flashes Oil temperature gauge lights upred. warninglightGeneral the engineoverheated Continuingride to with c Engine electronics Adapt your style of riding to If the "engine oil pressure" General warning light the reduced level of engine warning is displayed while the lights up yellow. power.c motorcycle is being ridden, 2 Engine electronics take account of the traffic 25 Engine oil pressure symbol is displayed. situation and: General warning light • Disengage the gear. Fault in the engine electronics. lights up red. • Operate the emergency In exceptional cases, the Engine oil pressure ON/OFF switch. engine stops and can no symbol is displayed. •Bring the motorcycle safely longer be started. Otherwise, Insufficient engine oil pressure to a halt. the engine runs in emergency The "engine oil pressure" • Check the engine oil level. operating mode. warning indicates that there is You can continue to ride, but There are other engine- no oil pressure or that the oil related problems besides bear in mind that the usual Status indicators pressure in the lubricating oil engine output is not available. a low engine-oil level that can circuit is too low; under no cir- trigger the "engine-oil pres- The engine is running in cumstances is it to be sure" warning. Continuing to emergency operating regarded as fulfilling the func- ride in these cases can cause mode. Engine power might be tion of an oil gauge. The warn- engine damage. reduced and this can cause ing must disappear when oil If the "engine oil pressure" hazardous situations, particu- pressure builds up 1 to 2 sec- warning is issued, do not con- larly if you attempt to overtake onds after the engine starts. tinue to ride if a check shows other road users. that the engine oil level is correct.c 2 Status indicators 26 your journey.your c If possible,donot continue hazardous situation.a unexpectedly,ting causing out discharged. onlyride until the battery is Youcharged. cancontinue to is no The battery being longer Battery charge current charge Battery fault the Have rectified bya • M motorcycle retailer. BMW ably an authorized prefer- workshop, specialist result in engine the cut- can battery discharged A isdisplayed. symbol current charge Battery lights upred. warning lightGeneral • Have the fault the Have rectified as • rear isdisplayed. rear if possible.c a complete of set spare bulbs carryalways aspossible; soon defective as bulbs Replace motorcycle. tooversee youandyour users other for easier is it cause Defective bulb M motorcycle retailer. BMW an authorized cialist preferably workshop, aspossiblebyaspe- soon with arrow pointing to the the to pointing arrow with bulb Defective symbol lights upyellow. warning lightGeneral your safety at risk be- atrisk your safety defectiveA places bulb • Replace bulbs( Replace • occurred. describeddefects above has combination of theA bulb displayed. bulbs ( Replace • turn-indicator bulbdefective. headlight, side-light orbeam headlight, high- Low-beam displayed. is front • Replace bulbs ( Replace • defective. light brakeRear light or bulb with two arrows is bulb Defective symbol lights upyellow. warning lightGeneral the to pointing arrow with bulb Defective symbol b b b 112). 112). 116). Ice warning ABS warnings General warning light Symbol for ice warning is General warning light displayed (motorcycle red. 2 with onboard computerOE 27 Brake switch defective or only). incorrectly adjusted. BMW The air temperature measured Integral ABS detects the at the motorcycle is lower than driver's braking request by the 37.4 °F (3 °C): Risk of black pressure build-up from the ice. brake lever. There may be an The ice warning does not unusual response from the mean that there is no risk ABS warnings are indicated by brakes. You can continue to of black ice forming at mea- a combination of the general ride. However, bear in mind sured temperatures above warning light and the ABS that the brakes may respond in Status indicators 37.4 °F (3 °C). warning light. Both warning a manner to which you are not Always take extra care when lights can light up continuously accustomed. temperatures are low and or flash at a rate of one or four There is a defect in the think well ahead; remember flashes per second. brake system that can that the danger of black ice is lead to abnormal braking. particularly high on bridges Think well ahead and brake and where the road is in the carefully; avoid severe shade.c braking.c 2 Status indicators 28 because pull-awaybecause test ( ABS function not available lock under braking. brak- not useemergency Do • locking: from theprevent wheels canYou continue to ride.To completed.not ABS warning light fault the Have rectified as • has beencompleted. has ing until the pull-away test motorcycle retailer. BMW an authorized cialist preferably workshop, aspossiblebyaspe- soon once persecond. warning lightABS flashes tion, could the wheels func- ABS the Without b 70)

( self-diagnosiscuits, because available inbothcir- brake Only residual braking function braking. carefully; avoidsevere Think well aheadand brake required to brake. torequired brake. is force greater siderably con- brakes, servo-assisted lock under braking; without available. the braketion booster nor is neitherpleted, func- the ABS until self-diagnosis com- has inmindthat bear However, canYou continue to ride. b 66) four times per second. per four times warning lightABS flashes tion, could the wheels func- ABS the Without

has not completed. c if they occur. faults, warning ofABS receive you inmindthat willbear not canYou continue to ride,but faults cannot bedisplayed. isdefective.warnings ABS The controller ofthe ABS ABS warning light General warning light and If circumstances permit, • braking. carefully; avoidsevere Think well aheadand brake completed. until self-diagnosis has not applythe brakes do ABS warningABS light ON. red. warninglightGeneral c ABS warnings not avail- Without the ABS func- Without the ABS func- able. ABS faults cannot tion, the wheels could tion, the wheels could be indicated. lock under braking. lock under braking; without 2 Think well ahead and brake Think well ahead and brake servo-assisted brakes, con- 29 carefully; avoid severe carefully; avoid severe siderably greater force is braking.c braking.c required to brake. Think well ahead and brake • Have the fault rectified as • Have the fault rectified as carefully; avoid severe soon as possible by a spe- soon as possible by a spe- braking.c cialist workshop, preferably cialist workshop, preferably an authorized an authorized • Have the fault rectified as BMW motorcycle retailer. BMW motorcycle retailer. soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably General warning light General warning light an authorized Status indicators red. red. BMW motorcycle retailer. ABS warning light flashes ABS warning light flashes once per second. 4 times per second. General warning light flashes red once per ABS function (b 81) unavail- Only residual braking function second. able in at least one brake (b 83) available in at least one ABS warning light flashes circuit. brake circuit. once per second. You can continue to ride. You can continue to ride. However, bear in mind that the However, bear in mind that Fluid level in at least one wheel ABS function is not available. neither the ABS function nor brake circuit too low. the brake booster is available. 2 Status indicators 30 • Stop andcheck Stop the • braking. carefully; avoid severe Think well ahead and brake braking. carefully; avoidsevere Think well aheadand brake byasignificanttance margin. warning. trigger this pads,can badly brake worn factors,Several including very fluid reservoirs. level inthis circuit the brake- at you cannot checkthe fluid ( pads thickness ofthe brake b 100). damage the brake discs. the brake damage padscan brake Worn lengthen braking dis- padscan brake Worn cuit isaclosedsystem; The ABS wheel brake cir- c c c Do not continueDo to ride. satisfied: not anyoftheIf above criteria are leaktight, system no Brake – Brakes acting on both – Ignition off, pressure brake – Check the following • sufficient: thickness is brakeIf pad pads brake worn Have • escaping. brakesigns of fluid wheels. levers. the brake at present functions: motorcycle retailer. BMW anauthorized preferably ble byaspecialist workshop, possi- as assoon replaced brake system. brake in is a defect There the c • Have the fault the Have rectified as • braking. carefully; avoidsevere Think well aheadand brake efficiency. to braking decreased lead of the warning. cause the be might detected of brake fluid cannot that be aloss in that mind bear ever, you cancontinue riding. How- criteria satisfied, these are If M motorcycle retailer. BMW an authorized cialist preferably workshop, aspossibleby aspe- soon brake system that can can that system brake is afaultThere inthe c General warning light flashes red four times per second. 2 ABS warning light flashes 31 four times per second.

There are two faults: – Only residual braking func- tion (b 83) available in at least one brake circuit, indi- cated by the general warning light and the ABS warning light flashing 4 times per

second. Status indicators – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- gral ABS is too low, indi- cated by the general and ABS warning lights flashing once per second.

See the fault descriptions above. 2 Status indicators 32 Ignition switch and Front and rear seats ...... 52 steering lock ...... 34 Helmet holder ...... 55 3 Electronic immobilizer ...... 36 Mirrors ...... 55 33 Hazard warning flashers ...... 37 Windshield ...... 56 Odometer and tripmeters ...... 37 Spring preload ...... 56 Clock ...... 38 Shock absorbers ...... 57 Display dimming ...... 39 Wheels ...... 58 Onboard computerOE ...... 39 Operation Bedienung Cruise controlOE ...... 42 Emergency ON/OFF switch ...... 45 Grip heatingOE ...... 45 Seat heatingOE ...... 46 Handlebar levers ...... 47 Lights ...... 48 Turn indicators ...... 51 Storage compartment ...... 52 3 Operation 34 this key as well.this keyas withlock that can beopened a with fitted topcase the have if you wish you can arrange to available in two different sizes; key.Thetopcase same the alloperatedwith locks are andcase andtheseat lock lizer (EWS) ( lizer (EWS) electroniction onthe immobi- and one spare key. If a If key. onespare and receive onemaster key You Keys lock steering switchand Ignition lost , please notetheinforma- , please ing lock, tank filler cap steer- switch and Ignition b 24). c OA key is is key is » ABS self-diagnosisis ABS » Switching on ignition • Turn the key to the to key the the Turn • » Pre-ride check Pre-ride is performed » lights Side andall function » » Engine canbestarted. Engine » performed ( performed ( circuits switched on. b 65). b 66). U position. » Electrically powered accesso- powered Electrically » Switching off the ignition • Turn the key to the to key the Turn • Ignition andlights are » » The radio remains opera- remains radio The » The battery canbe » limited periodtime of( a for operational remain ries tion. switched off. instructions for the radio the operating (see time tional limited for a period of socket ( onboard recharged viathe b 120). V posi- b 87). OE ). » Handlebars not locked. Locking the handlebars If the motorcycle is » The key can be removed in stored for a prolonged this position. period with the ignition lock in 3 this position, recharge the bat- 35 Brake servo assistance is tery every two months not available when the ig- (b 120).c nition is off. Do not switch off the ignition When you prop the mo- while the motorcycle is being torcycle on the side ridden.c stand, the surface of the

ground will determine whether Operation If the motorcycle is • Turn the handlebars to the it is better to turn the handle- stored for a prolonged full left or right lock position. bars to the left or right. On lev- period with the ignition lock in • Turn the key to the 1 posi- el ground, a secure stance is this position, recharge the bat- tion for OFF, while moving ensured only with the handle- tery every four weeks the handlebars slightly. bars turned to the left. (b 120).c » Ignition, lights and all func- On level ground, always turn tion circuits switched off. the handlebars to the left and » Handlebars locked. lock them in this position.c » In this position, you can remove the key. 3 Operation 36 tronics exchange certain con- keys. Themotorcycle’s elec- your each of into integrated electronicAn component is In-key security been barred. has that a key with The enginecannot bestarted ifakeygoes missing. example retailer bar individual keys, for motorcycle BMW authorized cle. You canalsohaveyour belongtokeys that the vehi- only can bestarted thewith thiswith electronic immobilizer engine ofamotorcyclefitted The additionalsystems. vate oracti- setparameters to you for without need disposal any enhanced security is at your this and theft, from motorcycle helps protectBMW your The electronic immobilizer immobilizer Electronic arate from the ignition key. ignition the from arate key the spare sep- keep Always function display. ing isdisplayed inthe multi- issued. The"EWS" warn- not signalfor starting is enabling in thetronics, which case gine could"upset" elec- the start the en- usedto tion key rized for your motorcycle. been recognized asautho- has enabled for starting until the key ignition lock. Theignition isnot ring aerial inthe viathe mitted trans- are they and motorcycle your specificsignals to are electronicsthe inthe key;these tinuously changing signalswith the same ring asthe igni- the same to attached key spare A c use. clearedand reactivatedbe for been barred can subsequently has that key A motorcycle. belong toall the the keysthat you bring along must barred, youwantIf key to havealost ment/extra keys. all applications for replace- ofcheck legitimacy to the tion retailer isunderthe anobliga- so system, security integrated an of part are keys The retailer. motorcycle BMW authorized extra keys can replacement/You obtain keys Replacementextra and only only through an Hazard warning flashers » The hazard warning flashers Switching on a turn signal continue to operate. temporarily deactivates Switching on the hazard » Left/right turn indicator lights the hazard warning flashers. 3 warning flashers off. The hazard warning flashers 37 switch on again as soon as the You can also switch on turn signal is canceled.c the hazard warning flash- ers by simultaneously press- Odometer and ing the buttons for the left and tripmeters right turn indicators.c

Odometer Operation The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the • Switch on the ignition. hazard warning flashers for • Press hazard warning flash- longer than absolutely ers button 1. necessary.c » Hazard warning flashers in operation. Switching off the hazard » Left/right turn indicator lights warning flashers flash. • Press hazard warning flash- • Switch off the ignition. ers button 1. The odometer reading » Hazard warning flashers appears in display field 1. cease to operate. 3 Operation 38 • Briefly press tripmeter tripmeter Brieflypress • display. onthe multifunctionpears switchedtion off was reap- the igni- shown when reading onthe Switch ignition. • Selecting the tripmeter button ignition, the tripmeter youswitch ontheWhen c 3 once. an onboard computer with fitted is motorcycle your If Thefollowing alternate in » ( » The tripmeter is reset to to isreset tripmeter The » button tripmeter Press • the desired tripmeter. Select • onthe Switch ignition. • tripmeter Resetting the odometer reading. odometer the in displayfield b – Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) 2(Trip Tripmeter – I) 1(Trip Tripmeter – display field zero. seconds. hold it for down than 2 longer 39), the tripmeter readings tripmeter 39),the 2 1 : alternate with OE

3 and • Briefly press button button press Briefly • reading Hours » button Press • onthe Switch ignition. • isstationary. motorcycle the clock Set onlywhen the cantorcycle leadto accidents. Clock flash. 2seconds. than clock while riding the mo- the set to Attempting 1 for longer 2 starts to starts 1 . c » The hour increments by one Onboard computerOE each time you press the button. Selecting readings 3 • Press button 1 for longer • Switch on the ignition. 39 than 2 seconds. » Minutes reading 3 starts to flash. • Briefly press button 1. » The minute increments by one each time you press the • Press button 1. button. » The level of dimming Operation • Press button 1 for longer appears in display field 2. than 2 seconds. • Press button 1 again. • Briefly press BC button 1. »Setting confirmed. » The brightness of the display increases one level each Display dimming time you press the button. The brightness of the backlit Each time you press the but- multifunction display is ton after maximum bright- variable. ness is reached, brightness is reduced by one level. 3 Operation 40 » Each time you press the but- press you time Each » –Ambient level Oil – consumption Average – temperature speed Average – range Residual – readings: through the following display fieldton, 2 cycles tain at least 5.3quarts(5liters) at least tain tank. Thetankthe con- must addedtoare the fuel already in (2 liters) 2.1quarts than more fuelin level unless increase the not registercomputer does switched off) the onboard yourefuelWhen (ignition inaccurate. be operating willresidual range of sothisrectly, estimate tank cannot bemeasured cor- level inthe sidestand,the its on isresting theIf motorcycle fuel supply out. runs youtance cantravel before the dis- estimated the indicates left inthe tank; the reading amountriding offuel andthe basisof styleof your on the rangeResidual iscalculated Residual range before refueling.before range residual full the use quently, youshouldnot try to Conse- reading. approximate rangeThe residual isonlyan recalculated.be rangeing andthe residual to read- fuel-gauge for fuel the of from thefrom calculation. excluded are stopped was during whichTimes the engine for calculating speed. average "RESET" is used as the basis last the timesince Elapsed speed Average Resetting average speed Resetting average The "Oil" reading gives you an consumption indication of the engine oil • Repeatedly press the BC level. The preconditions for the 3 button until the average oil level check are as follows: 41 consumption appears in the – Engine idling (for at least display. 10 seconds) • Hold the BC button down for – Engine at operating at least 2 seconds (RESET). temperature » The display shows "---.- –Side stand retracted l/100 km" • Repeatedly press BC The readings mean: Operation Oil level check button 1 until the average Oil level is correct. speed appears in the display. Check the oil level • Hold the BC button down for (b 98). at least 2 seconds (RESET). Oil level cannot be mea- » The display shows "---.- km/h" sured (conditions as Average consumption stated above not satisfied). Average consumption is cal- culated by dividing the dis- The most recently measured tance covered since the last level is displayed for 5 sec- RESET by the corresponding onds when you next switch on amount of fuel used. the ignition. 3 Operation 42 er. retail- Motorcycle BMW your contact please case, this In be defective. may sensor level oil the glass, sight oil in the indicated ing be- oillevel the correct despite in display the continuously pear ing ( ing ice warn- An is displayed. ture tempera- ambient current The temperature Ambient some otherdisplay mode. select you until flashes reading threshold for the first time. The this below drops temperature the when reading temperature to the mode other any from switches automatically display drops below 37.4 °F (3°C). The ambient-temperature reading c b "Check the oil level" ap- level" oil the "Check the display Should 27)appears if the » Cruise control Cruise •Set switch system Activating 1 switch lights up. Red indicator light to to ON OE . 2

in the the in Setting road speed road Setting Briefly pushbutton • SET direction (arrow). 3 inthe »The yellow SET indicator Stepless acceleration • Briefly push button 3 in the light of the cruise control • Push button 3 in the SET RES direction (arrow). system lights up. direction (arrow) and hold it » Speed is decreased by 3 » The motorcycle maintains in this position. approx. 1 mph (2 km/h) each 43 your current cruising speed » The motorcycle accelerates time you push the button, and the setting is saved. steplessly. and the new setting is saved. • Release button 3. Step-by-step Stepless deceleration » The motorcycle maintains acceleration •Push button 3 in the RES your current cruising speed direction (arrow) and hold it and the setting is saved.

in this position. Operation Step-by-step » The motorcycle decelerates deceleration steplessly and the new setting is saved.

• Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction. » Speed is increased by approx. 1 mph (2 km/h) each time you push the button, and the new setting is saved. 3 Operation 44 When you actuate the: actuate you When system Deactivating »The »The deactivated. cruise-control is the system Throttle twistgrip (turn the – –Clutch–Brakes system goesout. system light ofthe cruise control switch remains on. switch remains position) normal closed-throttle the backpast twistgrip red yellow indicator light inthe SETindicator •Pushcruising speed buttonResuming former c speed. lower slowing tohave intended a eventhough youory, might saved inmem- cruising speed to only the will decelerate motorcycle the twistgrip the If system. control you release the resumes motorcycle The » »The this setting is saved. is setting this cruising and previous speed lights up. system light ofthe cruise control direction. not deactivate the cruise- the deactivate not does throttle the Opening yellow SETindicator 3 inthe RES

Deactivating thesystem Deactivating » Button Button » deactivated. is system The » •Move switch 1 3 is locked. is to to OFF . Emergency ON/OFF • Turn emergency ON/OFF Grip heatingOE switch switch 1 to left or right to position B. Grip heating can be acti- 3 » The engine electronics con- vated only when the en- 45 trol unit switches the engine gine is running. The increase off. in power consumption caused »The radioOE is switched off. by the grip heating can drain » The engine cannot be the battery if you are riding at started while the switch is in low engine speeds. If the this position. charge level is low, grip heat-

ing is switched off to ensure Operation If you move the emergen- the battery's starting Emergency ON/OFF switch 1 cy ON/OFF switch to capability.c is an emergency ON/OFF the B position while the igni- switch for switching off the tion is switched on, the engine during or after a fall. BMW Integral ABS remains operational (b 81).c Operating emergency ON/OFF switch 1 when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock, provoking a fall. Do not operate the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding.c 1 Grip heating switch 3 Operation 46 4 3 2 (three dots) heating power 100% (one dot) heating power 50% off Heating tery’s startingtery’s capability. switched off to theensure bat- the heatinglevel islow, is charge If the speeds. engine battery if you are riding atlow heating candrainby the the caused consumption in power gine isrunning. Theincrease Seat heating vated only thevated en- when canbeacti- heating Seat OE c each seat. seat. each cating the heating power for (right), seat indi- rear the and (left) seat front the for symbol a displayfield bottom heating ison, the seat When Seat heating, front seat 1 –One dot: – Two dots: Two dots: – 50% heating power 100% heating power front seat front Switch heating, for seat 1 contains contains 1 Switch for seat heating, system. In order to ensure the rear seat voltage supply under these cir- cumstances, idle speed is 3 temporarily increased to up to 47 1300 rpm.c Handlebar levers Adjusting clutch lever

2 Heating off Attempting to adjust the 3 50% heating power clutch lever while riding Operation 4 100% heating power 2 Switch in center position: the motorcycle can lead to ac- Heating off. cidents. Seat heating, rear seat 3 Pushed back: 100% heat- Adjust the clutch lever only ing power when the motorcycle is sta- c 4 Pushed forward: 50% tionary. heating power Switching on the grip heating or the seat heat- ing or some other heavy elec- trical consumer can cause a sudden drop in the voltage in the motorcycle’s electrical 3 Operation 48 Position 3: » Position 1: » between han- The distance • maximum span minimum span adjuster of positions bymeans three toanyof can beadjusted gripdlebar andclutch lever A. • The distance between han- Thedistance • stationary. the is motorcycle when lever theAdjust only brake accidents. the motorcycle can lead to lever Adjusting handbrake adjuster of four positions means by can be adjusted to any of lever gripdlebar andbrake brake lever whilebrake riding the adjust to Attempting c B . » Position 1: 1: Position » » Position 4: 4: Position » Lights necessary. than absolutelylonger ignition switchnot the onfor switched on. ignition whenmatically the is The sidelights switchon auto- Side lights minimum span maximum span strain on the battery. Do strain onthe battery. Do a The sidelights are c Low-beam headlight • Press the top part of switch 1 The low-beam headlight for the high-beam headlight. switches on automatically » High-beam headlight 3 when you start the engine. switched on. 49 • Move switch 1 for the high- With the engine switched beam headlight to the center off, you can switch on the position. lights by switching on the » High-beam headlight high-beam headlight with the switched off. ignition switched on or by op- • Switch off the ignition. c • Press the bottom part of erating the headlight flasher. Operation switch 1 for the high-beam • Press left-hand turn indica- High-beam headlight/ headlight. tor switch 1. headlight flasher » Headlight flasher. » Parking lights switched on. • Switch the ignition on and off Parking lights again. You can switch on the parking » Parking lights switched off. lights only immediately after switching off the ignition. 3 Operation 50 traffic: To avoid dazzling oncoming cycle isvery heavily loaded. motor- if the suffice not might Spring adjustment preload aspecialist work- Consult • • Adjust the spring-preload spring-preload the Adjust • to suit load. is adjusted constant whenspringpreload throw iskept Headlight beam throw Adjusting headlight beam light basicsetting iscorrect. whether the head- unsure if retailer, youare motorcycle rized BMW preferably anautho- shop, to suit load( to shock-absorber settings and b 56). • Use pivot lever pivot lever Use • B A the headlight. High load Neutral position 1 to adjust toadjust • Have the Have headlight adjusted • films.c onlysuitable adhesive Use headlight lens. plastic of the the damage oncoming traffic. willheadlight dazzle beam low asymmetric the tered, vehiclewhich regis- the was in tothat of theroad side traffic opposite drives onthe riding When in countries where RHD/LHD traffic Adjusting headlight for M motorcycle retailer. BMW anauthorized erably specialist pref- workshop, a theto relevant conditions by suitable adhesives can can adhesives suitable with films Adhesive un- Turn indicators Switching off the turn indicators Switching on turn- 3 indicators 51

• Press right-hand turn indica- tor button 2. Operation » Right-hand turn indicator • Press cancel button 3. switched on. » Turn indicator off. • Press left-hand turn indica- » Indicator light for right-hand » Turn indicator light is off. tor button 1. turn indicator flashes. » Left-hand turn indicator switched on. » Indicator light for left-hand turn indicator flashes. 3 Operation 52 Thelidopens. » the Push lockbarrel in. • »Lock barrel the ignition Use keyto unlock • 1 right. fairing intograted the onthe inte- compartment storage The ignition keyopensthe compartment Opening storage Storage compartment to the direction of travel. of direction the to compartment. storage the is at right angles . Thelock barrelisin linewith » thethe lock ignition keyto Use • an Thelock engageswith » lid the the compart- of Snap • compartment storage Closing the directionthe of travel. lid. audible click. down. closed andpushit ment Removing seat Front and rearseats • Turn the Turn keycounter-clock- • wise in the seat lock. inthe seat wise • When doing so, press the • Pull the seat to the rear to • Lift the seat up to remove. rear seat down. release it from its holders. Adjusting front seat • Lift the seat at the rear and 3 The front seat can be raised or release the key. 53 lowered to either of two posi- tions. Operation

• Raise the front seat at the rear. • If the seat has seat heatingOE, disconnect plug 1. • Adjust the seat by removing seat supporting rod 1 and reinserting it in the appropri- ate holder.

• If the seat has seat heatingOE, disconnect plug 2. 3 Operation 54 • If the front seat has seat seat has seat front the If • onits stand. is steady motorcycle the that sure Make off stand. its be pushed will motorcycle the danger thererection, that isa Installing seats • Slip the Slip front forward seat • heating rectly seated. Check that the seat is cor- seat rod supporting onto applied inthe forward di- If too muchis pressure OE , connect the plug. the , connect c 1 . • If youinstall If in the seat its • bottom mount on the frame. mount onthe bottom rubber buffersrubber that sure position, low make 2 engage the engagethe • Firmly push the Firmly front seat • • If the rear seat has seat seat seat heat- the has If rear • • Slide the rear seat into the into the theseat rear Slide • • Firmly press down onthe down press Firmly • » The seat engages with an engages seat The » into the mount. the into ing tongues engagetheir mounts.tongues the that insuchaway holders seat at the rear. the at seat audible click. OE , connect the plug. Helmet holder Helmet holder 1 will accom- Mirrors modate one motorcycle hel-

met. Adjusting mirrors 3 • Remove the rear seat (b 52). 55 • Use the wire rope from the toolkit to secure the helmet to the holder. • Install the seat. The helmet catch can

scratch the side panel. Operation Helmet holder 1 is on the rear Note the position of the helmet right, underneath the rear catch when you secure the • Move the mirrors into the seat. helmet.c desired position by pressing lightly on one of the corners. 3 Operation 56 » Windshield lower Windshield » of part the bottom Press • higher Windshield » • Press the top part of part the top Press • onthe Switch ignition. • windshield Adjusting Windshield button button 1 1 : : loaded. the islightly motorcycle when preloadspring accordingly heavily loaded and reduce the motorcycle is load when pre- spring Increase torcycle. mo- the on load the suit to load pre- spring should adjust You wheel rear for preload spring Adjusting Spring preload • Make sure is the ground Make • •Turn knob preload: decrease spring To 1 •Turn knob increase spring preload: To 1 indicated by the LOW arrow. LOW indicated by the indicated arrow. bythe HIGH stand or side stand. onitsmotorcycle center place level andfirm the and in direction the in direction the Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload 3 and damping-characteristic 57 settings. Adjust the damping character- istic to suit spring preload.c Shock absorbers Basic setting for one-up riding: Adjusting rear shock • Adjust the rear shock Operation • Set the knob to the "STD" absorber absorber, using a screwdriver mark on scale 2 at the side You should adjust the damp- to turn adjusting screw 1. (red dots). ing characteristic to suit spring This is the basic setting preload. An increase in spring for a motorcycle carrying preload requires firmer damp- a full load of fuel and a rider ing, a reduction in spring pre- weighing 185 lbs (85 kg).c load requires softer damping. • Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its center stand or side stand. 3 Operation 58 • Turn adjusting Turn screw • riding: settingfor one-up Basic • Turn adjusting screw adjusting Turn screw • Softer damping: adjusting Turn screw • damping: Harder cated bythe cated way in thethe direction indi- S direction indicated bythe H direction indicated bythe arrow. arrow. H arrow. 1 1 1 in the in the all istic to suit spring preload. the damping character- Adjust settings. damping-characteristicand not match the spring-preload 85kg.weighing a full load of fuel and arider • Back offadjusting Back screw • S directionthe indicated by the in aturn of three-quarters by arrow. dling will suffer ifyou do Your motorcycle's han- for a motorcycle carrying This isthe basic setting c c 1

One-up: tires with cold) are: (measured pressures tire correct The c pressures. correct the to inflated the tires keep Always wear. One-up with luggage: One-up with c pressures. correct the to inflated the tires keep Always accidents. can leadto dling of motorcycle and the Checking tire pressures tire Checking Wheels – rear 36.3 psi(2.5bar) rear – front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) – – rear 42psi (2.9bar) rear – front 36.3psi(2.5 bar) – result in accelerated tire pressures tire Incorrect adversely affectadversely han- the pressures tire Incorrect Two-up (with luggage): – front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) 3 – rear 42 psi (2.9 bar) 59 At high road speeds, tire valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu- gal force. Fit metal valve caps with rub-

ber seals and screw them on Operation firmly to prevent sudden deflation.c 3 Operation 60 Safety instructions ...... 62 Removing motorcycle from center stand ...... 79 Safety check ...... 64 4 Fuel ...... 79 First time out ...... 64 61 Brake system ...... 80 Before you start ...... 65 Fahren Starting ...... 68 Riding ...... 70 Riding Running in ...... 70 Engine speed ...... 71 Shifting gear ...... 71 Placing motorcycle on its side stand ...... 73 Removing motorcycle from side stand ...... 75 Placing motorcycle on center stand ...... 77 4 Riding 62 –etc. –worn pressure tire insufficient – tires clothing loose – load imbalanced – settings ofthe spring-strut – of your motorcycle: affectadversely handling the conditionsous boundary can inmindthatvari- bear always high yourideIf at speed, Speed instructions Safety and shock absorber system wheel loads( wheel andpermissible weight gross Do not exceedthe permissible handling.cycle's drugs ordrugs medication. after consuming alcohol, notDo ride your motorcycle effects. these can exacerbate es.Medication your down reflex-and slow andmake decisions, ations yourand ability to assess situ- affectversely your perception Correct loading Correct Alcohol and drugs versely affectversely the motor- ad- can Overloading cohol or will drugs ad- Even smallamounts of al- b 143). c c running. engineis the when system tion igni- the of parts touch not Do electric shocks. engine running canlead to enclosed space. enclosed not runDo the inan engine not inhaleexhaustDo fumes. with fatalness consequences. ofconscious- cause loss even can hazardand a health sents but odorless highlytoxic.and which iscolorless monoxide, carbon contain fumes Exhaust poisoning of Risk High voltage ignition system with ignition with system the Touching live parts of the fumes therefore repre- therefore fumes Inhaling the exhaust c c Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with control If misfiring causes unburned Temperatures at the exhaust unit of electronic engine- 4 fuel to enter the catalytic con- are high. management system verter, there is a danger of 63 Flammable materials (e.g. Tampering with control overheating and damage. hay, leaves, grass, clothing unit of electronic engine- For this reason, observe the and luggage, etc.) could ignite if management system can following points: allowed to come into contact damage the motorcycle and – Do not run the fuel tank dry. with the hot exhaust pipe. cause accidents.

– Do not attempt to start or run Riding Do not permit flammable ma- Do not tamper with the control the engine with a spark-plug terials to come into contact unit of the electronic engine- cap disconnected. with the hot exhaust system.c management system.c – Stop the engine immediately if it misfires. Cooling would be inade- Tampering with control – Use only unleaded fuel. quate if the engine were unit of electronic engine- – Comply with all specified allowed to idle for a lengthy management system can re- maintenance intervals. period with the motorcycle at a sult in mechanical loads that standstill: overheating would the motorcycle's components Unburned fuel will destroy result. In extreme cases, the are not designed to withstand. the catalytic converter. motorcycle could catch fire. Damage caused in this way is Note the points listed for protec- Do not allow the engine to idle not covered by the warranty. tion of the catalytic converter.c unnecessarily. Ride away im- Do not tamper with the control mediately after starting the unit of the electronic engine- engine.c management system.c 4 Riding 64 – Wheel rims ( rims Wheel – setting absorber Shock – – Brake fluid Brake level( – –BrakesChecklist ( you ride off. before wear limits and settings check important functions, the followingUse checklist to every journey to Prior Safety check – Luggage system ( system Luggage – – Load, gross weight ( weight gross Load, – Warning andindicatorlights – –Clutch ( ( depth ( depth ( ( sures ( b b b 56) preload 57) spring and 21) b b b b 58) 103) pres- andtire 103) 103) b 103), tread 103),tread b b 102) 89) b 143) ( km) first 600 miles(1,000 the berun inover hasto engine the that mind,too, in Bear –Braking Cornering – Roadholding – Acceleration – character: unique motorcycle's your with yourself familiarize You tohave takethe time to motorcycle Safe handling of your out time First – Engine oil Engine time level(every – regularAt intervals: – Brake pads (every pads second/ Brake – b you refuel) ( third time you refuel) ( 70). b 98) b 100) ( on starts page Integral ABS BMW The descriptionof the conditions.c Integral ABSunder safe Practice braking with BMW cle iscornering. particularly motorcy- when the situations, to dangerous lead vertently braking can severe systems. ventionalInad- brake cantly with higher than con- braking efficiencyso issignifi- b 81). porates a porates brake booster, incor- Integral ABS BMW Before you start Pre-ride check Phase 2 A pre-ride check is performed Switching on ignition after you switch on the igni- 4 tion. Communication between 65 the various control units is tested in this check. The multi- function display shows the fol- lowing in the order in which

they are described below: Riding

Phase 1 General warning light lights up yellow. • See the notes on the elec- "SET" lights up (only if the tronic immobilizer (EWS) motorcycle is fitted with b ( 24). cruise controlOE). • Emergency ON/OFF switch 1 in operating position A. • Switch on the ignition. » Pre-ride check is performed. » BMW Integral ABS: General warning light ABS self-diagnosis is lights up red. performed. The display shows "CHECK". 4 Riding 66 displays. the various Observe the corresponding system. indicatedbe if oneoccurs in malfunctionplayed, a cannot alarm system anti-theft the in batteries the lights upifthe voltage level of Phase 3 word "CHECK" is not dis- lightIf awarning the or ing for the anti-theft alarm alarm anti-theft the ing for batteryThe "DWA" warn- c OE is too low. istoo occur. warning ofreceive faults if they can offYou ride andyouwill beforeengine it completes. values. their show indicators current gaugesand the various pletes, Once the pre-ride check com- fault the Have rectified as • displayed: isnot alightIf or symbol cycle retailer. an authorized BMW motor- cialist preferably workshop, aspossiblebyaspe- soon aborted ifyou the start The pre-ride check is c • Switch onthe Switch ignition. • the brake levers. Release • diagnosis completes. ABS self-diagnosis ABS ( ensure its to test operability andapull-away self-diagnosis ABS Integral performs The BMW tion brakingOnly the residual func- fully positions. released their are brake levers in unless both Self-diagnosis is not performed switch onthe ignition. automaticallyformed when you b 70). Self-diagnosis isper- 70).

( b 83) is available until self- Phase 1 performed as soon as the Side stand General warning light brake levers are in their fully You cannot start the motorcy- lights up red. released positions for the first cle with the side stand 4 ABS warning light flashes time. Until this completes the extended and a gear engaged. 67 4 times per second. ABS function is not available; The engine will switch itself off the same applies to power as- if you start it with the transmis- Self-diagnosis is in progress. sistance for the brakes. sion in neutral and then Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to engage a gear before retract- Phase 2

complete before you start the ing the side stand. Riding ABS warning light flashes engine.c once per second. Transmission Starting on gradients: You can start the engine when Self-diagnosis is complete. Switch on the ignition the transmission is in neutral with gear engaged, clutch le- or if you pull the clutch with a The ABS warning light goes ver released and both brake gear engaged. Switch on the out when the pull-away test levers released. When self-di- ignition before you pull the completes (b 70). agnosis completes, apply the clutch. If you switch on the igni- brakes, disengage the clutch, When the transmission is in tion while the brakes are and start the engine.c neutral, the green neutral indi- applied, then start the engine cator light is on and the gear and ride off immediately, the indicator in the multifunction BMW Integral ABS remains in display shows 0. its residual braking function mode. Self-diagnosis is 4 Riding 68 switching onignition. the clutchdisengage after °C), (0 32°F below peratures engine. tem- ambient the At • Observe instruments and and instruments Observe • starts. engine The » button starter Press • Starting information ( display for warnings and twistgrip when starting starting when twistgrip throttle the turn not Do b 21). c 1 . the engine refuses tostart. refuses engine the when the engineiscold. when highAvoid enginespeeds erate enginewear. tery to start ( start to tery leads andadonor bat- jump the engine,or use you start battery before the Recharge voltage istoobattery low. shooting chart below ifshooting below chart trouble-Consult the the iscoldaccel- engine while speeds engine High matically if interrupted The start attempt is auto- b 118). c c c Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. 4 69 Possible cause Remedy see page

Emergency ON/OFF switch Set the emergency ON/OFF switch to its (b 45) activated RUN position

Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand fully (b 67) Riding engaged

Gear engaged, clutch not Select neutral or pull clutch lever (b 67) disengaged

Clutch pulled when ignition was Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch (b 65) OFF lever

No fuel in tank Refuel (b 79)

Battery not adequately charged Recharge the battery (b 120) 4 Riding 70 is active. ABS Integral BMW the and out warning lightABS then goes afterpull away starting. The you ABS when sensors the checks IntegralABS BMW The ABS pull-away test Riding once per second. once per second. warning lightABS flashes • No full-load No acceleration. • speedmax. Engine • km): (1,000 the600miles first For below. stated as to the guideline values Keep wear. engine ning inwill lead to increased riding your of most do to Try • running While inthe motor- • in Running 4,000 rpm. 4,000 possible. if andhighways roads avoiding high-speedmain twisting, fairly hilly roads, initialduring this period on frequently. ing and engine-speed range theopen- throttlecycle, vary engine speeds while run-engine speeds Exceeding the specified c • Avoid low engine speeds at low enginespeeds Avoid • • The first inspection inspection first The should • braking. carefully; avoidsevere Think well ahead and brake significantby a margin. pressure greater on the levers. for byexerting compensated in braking efficiency canbe km).(500 This initial reduction levels during the first 300 miles friction optimum achieve their donot andtherefore down bed padsmust brake New Brake pads full load. 1,200 km). 1,200 to to 750miles (500 300 after performed be always tend stopping distance distance stopping tend canex- brake pads New c Tires the dial, the throttle-valve Shifting gear New tires have a smooth sur- angle is limited in order to pro- face. This must be roughened tect the engine against over- 4 by riding in a restrained man- revving. The governor cuts in 71 ner at various heel angles until at 8,000 rpm. the tires are run in. This run- Load-dependent speed ning in procedure is essential increase if the tires are to achieve If the voltage in the onboard maximum grip. Riding electrics drops below the level Tires do not have their full needed to power the electric grip when new and there consumers, idle speed is tem- Attempting to shift gear is a risk of accident at extreme porarily increased to max. with the clutch engaged heeling angels. 1,300 rpm in order to maintain can damage the transmission. Avoid extreme heeling the supply (see also b 47). Always disengage the clutch in angels.c order to shift gears.c Engine speed The gear indicator in the Do not use the high end of the multifunction display tells engine-revolutions range in you which gear is engaged.c any gear unless the engine is at operating temperature. When the revolution counter needle enters the red zone on 4 Riding 72 Placing motorcycle on • Turn the handlebars to full The side stand is de- its side stand left or right lock. signed to support only • Check that the motorcycle is the weight of the motorcycle. 4 If the ground is soft or un- standing firmly. Do not lean or sit on the mo- 73 even, there is no guaran- torcycle with the side stand If the motorcycle is on the tee that the motorcycle will extended.c side stand, the surface of rest firmly on the stand. the ground determines wheth- On a gradient, the motor- Always check that the ground er it is better to turn the han- cycle should always face under the stand is level and dlebars to the left or right. uphill; select 1st gear.c Riding firm.c However, the motorcycle is You must be seated on the more stable on a level surface motorcycle: with the handlebars turned to • Switch off the engine. the left than with the handle- • Pull the handbrake lever. bars turned to the right. • Hold the motorcycle upright On level ground, always turn and balanced. the handlebars to the left and • Use your left foot to extend lock them in this position.c the side stand fully (arrow). • Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken by the stand and dismount to the left. 4 Riding 74 Removing motorcycle • Hold the motorcycle upright from side stand and balanced. • Sit on the motorcycle and 4 Brake servo assistance is use your left foot to retract 75 not available when the ig- the side stand. nition is off; the motorcycle An extended side stand can start to roll. can catch on the ground Particularly when the motorcy- when the motorcycle is mov- cle is parked on a gradient, ing and lead to a fall. Riding switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS to complete its Retract the side stand before moving the motorcycle.c self-diagnosis (b 66).c • Unlock the ignition lock, switch on the ignition. • Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to complete. • From the left, grip the han- dlebars with both hands. • Pull the handbrake lever. • Swing your right leg over the seat and lift the motorcycle to the upright position. 4 Riding 76 Placing motorcycle on • Place the full weight of your center stand body on the center stand, while pulling the motorcycle 4 If the ground is soft or un- to the rear (arrow). 77 even, there is no guaran- • Check that the motorcycle is tee that the motorcycle will standing firmly. rest firmly on the stand. Excessive movements Always check that the ground could cause the center under the stand is level and stand to retract, and the Riding firm.c motorcycle would topple in • Switch off the engine. consequence. • Dismount and keep your left Do not lean or sit on the mo- hand on the left handlebar torcycle with the center stand grip. extended.c • With your right hand, grip the rear grab handle or the rear frame. • Place your right foot on the pin of the center stand, and press the stand down until its curved feet touch the ground. 4 Riding 78 Removing motorcycle • Check that the center stand • Make sure the ground is from center stand has fully retracted. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its center 4 Brake servo assistance is Fuel stand or side stand. 79 not available when the ig- Refueling nition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll. Fuel is flammable and Particularly when the motorcy- explosive. cle is parked on a gradient, Do not smoke. Never bring a Riding switch on the ignition and wait naked flame near the fuel for the ABS to complete its tank.c self-diagnosis (b 66).c Fuel expands when hot • Unlock the ignition lock, (for instance if the fuel • Open the protective cap. switch on the ignition. tank is in the sun). • Using the ignition key, turn • Wait for ABS self-diagnosis Do not fill the tank past the the fuel cap in the direction to complete. bottom edge of the filler • Place your left hand on the neck.c indicated by the arrow to open the tank. left handlebar grip. Fuel can damage plastic • Refuel with fuel of the • Grip the rear grab handle parts. approved grade. with your right hand. Do not permit fuel to come into • Push the motorcycle forward contact with body panels.c off the center stand. 4 Riding 80 Super Plus (Premium) – on: The engine is designedto run fuel. onlyunleaded Use Fuel grade Fuel the keyandclose Remove • capdown the filler Press • nedd(8RN 8MON) 88 RON, unleaded (98 the protective cap. firmly toclose. the catalytic converter. catalytic the fuelLeaded will destroy c ue nedd(5RON, (95 unleaded Super – fuel of the following grade: canalsorunengineon the You consumption. fuel and rated performance erence, in order to achieve fuelUse bypref- ofthis grade switched on.c the ignitionis when only works –including fuel Usable capacity: – reserveCapacity of: 5MON) 85 approx. 1 gal (4 liters) 1gal(4 approx. liters)7 gal (27 multifunction display in The fuel the gauge immediately. might not take effect effect take not might brakes be wet andthe might the brakerain, pads discsand the in ridden or water through Wet brakes braking effect aswell. the engine's useof make and brakes, rear and front both Use damage. severe fer andsuf- couldoverheat brakes conditions, the extreme der Un- mountain scending passes. de- when only thebrakes rear passes Descending mountain General Brake system been washed, ridden ridden been washed, has motorcycle the After fadingbrakes ifyou use is adanger the There of c Bear in mind that this extends It is particularly important to lock and the wheel skids, the your stopping distance, be- check the brake pads and necessary longitudinal and lat- cause the brakes have to either discs after repair and mainte- eral stabilizing forces are lost, 4 dry out as you ride, or dry them- nance work is carried out, to and a fall can result. For this rea- 81 selves when applied.c make sure they are free of oil son, the rider seldom makes full and grease.c use of available braking perfor- Salt on brakes mance in an emergency. Dirt or mud on brakes The full braking effect can By preventing both wheels from

be delayed if the motor- When the motorcycle is locking and optimizing braking- Riding cycle is ridden on salt-covered ridden on loose surfaces force distribution by means of roads and the brakes are not or muddy roads, the brakes the integral function, BMW Inte- applied for some time. may fail to take effect immedi- gral ABS offers improved brak- Bear in mind that this extends ately because of dirt or moisture ing efficiency (b 81). Making full your stopping distance, be- on the discs or brake pads. use of the motorcycle’s techni- cause the force of friction has Bear in mind that this extends cal braking capacity will mini- to remove the layer of salt your stopping distance, be- mize braking distances when the brakes are applied.c cause the brakes have to clean noticeably, even when road con- themselves when applied.c Oil or grease on brakes ditions are poor. When the BMW Integral ABS motorcycle is ridden in a straight Oil and grease on the line, the BMW Integral ABS is brake discs and pads In extreme situations, it takes skill and sensitive control of the able to handle emergency brak- considerably diminish braking ing safely. efficiency. brakes to pull up safely on a motorcycle. If the front brakes 4 Riding 82 Theelectronic controllerthe in only on therear brake. lever. The footbrake lever acts when youpull the handbrake and rear brakes are applied with integral brakes. Both front Your motorcycle isequipped brakes Integral effects. counteractunable to their is Integral ABS even BMW and take over momentum and corner, the motorcycle’s weight on youapplythe brakes When a when cornering. care Take uine emergencies. in safety margin gen- ensuring a of isprimarily ameans ABS an foras excuse carelessriding. used be not must permits ABS Integral which BMW distances shorterThe potentially braking for safety Reserves uting significantly to safety. road ing under braking, thus contrib- lock- the prevents wheels ABS (ABS) system braking Antilock systems. brake standard higher braking efficiency than achieves ABS Integral BMW ing force inthis way, boosting the brak- applied. By brakesare the when wheel braking force acting onthe the ABSIntegral boosts BMW The hydraulic pumpinthe booster Brake controller comesinto action. ABS every the time culated depends on load and is recal- distribution Braking-force between front and rear wheels. distribution braking-force ABS regulates Integral BMW ing clear ofthe ground. from lift- theprevent rear wheel oninrelied to all circumstances be cannot ABS that mind in Bear lift off the ground. motorcycle canflip over. siding situation inwhich the high- outcome canbea the and rear wheel can lift off the ground, the circumstances these Under untilintervene late, if very all. at not ABS does Consequently, lock upuntil late, very if all. at doesnot the frontthat wheel high levelof tiregrip canmean a braking, severe under Even Rear wheellift cause the rear wheel to wheel rear to cause the braking Severe can c Residual braking function Without the assistance of When the residual brak- When the ignition is off, while the ABS function, the ing function is active for self-diagnosis is in progress, wheels could lock when the both brake circuits, the noise 4 and if a fault develops in the brakes are applied, and with- of the pump is no longer audi- 83 BMW Integral ABS, the out the brake booster you ble when you operate the hydraulic brake boost pro- have to apply considerably brake levers.c vided by the BMW Integral more force in order to slow the Checking brake system ABS is not available in the motorcycle. The brake system requires brake circuits in question, and Think well ahead and brake Riding regular maintenance in order only a residual braking func- carefully; avoid severe brak- to ensure that it operates tion is available. Under these ing. Have the fault rectified as reliably (b 99). circumstances, therefore, you soon as possible by a special- must apply higher pressure to ist workshop, preferably an the brake levers in question in authorized BMW motorcycle order to apply the brakes, and retailer.c lever travel is longer. When the The brake-lever travel residual braking function is needed to build up brak- active, the ABS function is ing pressure can be consider- unavailable in the brake sys- ably longer when the system is tem in question. Under these in residual braking function circumstances, moreover, the mode, so it is advisable to set integral braking function is the brake lever to a wider span partially or entirely unavailable. (b 47).c 4 Riding 84 General instructions ...... 86 Onboard sockets ...... 86 5 Luggage system ...... 89 85 Zubehör Accessories 5 Accessories 86 which it has notwhich it approved. has accessories and parts for any accept liability whatsoever isunable to BMW versely, for products. 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The the modifications, complyall with you planning are Whenever Onboard socket, Onboard front left. Onboard sockets precondition for reactivation is Cable routing that the reason for cut-off no The cables from the power longer applies. socket to the auxiliary device 5 must be routed in such a way 87 Operating electrical that they: accessories – do not impede the rider You can start using electrical – do not restrict or obstruct accessories only when the the steering angle and han- ignition is switched on. The dling characteristics OE accessories remain opera- Onboard socket rear left. – cannot be trapped tional if the ignition is subse-

Supply quently switched off. In order Improperly routed cables Accessories The onboard sockets carry a to ensure that the drain on the can impede the rider. 12 V supply. The maximum onboard power supply system Route the cables as described total current rating for all sock- is minimized, the supply to the above.c ets is 10 A. power sockets is cut off The supply to the socket is cut approximately 15 minutes off automatically if battery volt- after the ignition is switched age is low or the load exceeds off, and it is also temporarily the maximum rating. interrupted during the start The socket is automatically procedure. The same applies reactivated the next time the to the supply for the perma- ignition is switched on. The nently installed accessories. 5 Accessories 88

Luggage system • Set spring preload (b 56), Case damping characteristic Fitting a luggage system will Opening case 5 (b 57) and tire pressures affect the handling of your (b 58) to suit total weight. 89 motorcycle. The recom- • Make sure that the weight is mended top speed with the uniformly distributed cases loaded is 110 mph between right and left. (180 km/h). The maximum • Pack heavy items at the bot- permissible top speed with the tom and toward the inboard OA small or large topcase fitted side. is 110 mph (180 km/h). • Max. load in each case Accessories Correct loading (left and right): 22 lbs (10 kg). • Unlock the case. • Max. load in tank rucksack Overloading can impair » The lock barrel is at right 11 lbs (5 kg). the stability of your mo- angles to the direction of torcycle, as can an unbal- travel. anced load. Never exceed the motorcy- cle’s permissible gross weight (b 143). Comply with the in- structions for loading below.c 5 Accessories 90 • Open lid. Open • Pivot lever • 2 Lever » lock barrel Press • popsup. 2 down. 1 . •Close lid lever Pull 3 • case Closing the case. the the lid and between trapped Check down. nothingthat is will go. will 2 and press it andpress back as far asit far back as » The lockbarrel points The inthe » thecase. Lock • engages. lever The » lever Push • direction of travel. 2 down. Removing case Installing case • Unlock the case. • Unlatch the handle and pull it » The lock barrel is at right up as far as it will go. 5 angles to the direction of 91 travel.

• Pull the handle out and then pull it up as far as it will go.

» The case is released and Accessories can be removed. • Locate the case in holders 5 and check that it is securely • Turn the key clockwise (left seated. case) or counter-clockwise (right case). »Handle 4 pops out. 5 Accessories 92 Thelockbarrel points inthe » •Lock the iscorrectly Thecase case.» the Push handle of the case • direction of travel. onits holders. engaged disappear). dle must indicatorcolored onthe han- until itdown engages(the »Handle Turn the keyclockwise. • Thelockbarrel ishorizontal. » topcase. the Lock • topcase Installing Topcase 6 OA popsout. • Hook the topcase into the posi- topcase Hook • handle Pull • will go. will sponding keepers sponding keepers seatedsecurely inthe corre- hooks that sure Make carrier. the tion on 6 up as far as it as asfar up 7 are are 8 . Removing topcase 5 93

• Push the handle down until it • Lift the topcase at the rear engages (the colored indica- •Lock the topcase. and pull it off the carrier.

tor on the handle must dis- » The lock barrel is horizontal. Accessories appear). • Turn the key clockwise. » The topcase is correctly »Handle 6 pops out. engaged on its carrier. • Pull handle 6 up as far as it will go. 5 Accessories 94 Locking lever » lock barrel Press • Thelockbarrel is vertical. » Unlock the topcase. • Opening topcase 8 pops out. popsout. 7 . The lock barrel ishorizontal. » topcase. the Lock • lockingdown the lever Push • liditdown. press and Close • Fully openlocking lever • Closing topcase lid. Open • Fully openthe locking lever. • until it engages. case. the the lid and between trapped thatCheck nothing is 8 . Tank rucksack • You canfit You aspecially • • See the separate instruc- separate the See • your motorcycle.your tankdesigned rucksack to on usingtheon tank rucksack. for usefortions information OA Toolkit ...... 97 Engine oil ...... 98 6 Brakes ...... 99 95 Clutch ...... 103 Wheels ...... 103 Front-wheel stand ...... 111 Bulbs...... 112 Jump starting ...... 118 Maintenance Battery ...... 119 Splash guard ...... 122 Wartung 6 Maintenance 96 applies yourapplies particularto which on CD-ROM manual the repair recommend we work, extensive tion on more If you interestedare in informa- accordingly. marked are is includedtool in toolkit the for asuitable which fasteners Threaded asapplicable. listed Special tightening torques are required tools. asidethe toset chart this cal Data’ ( are innents listed the ’Techni- for various compo- used the fastener threaded of types The mum effort. with mini- can beperformed that parts of wear replacement involving work describes the chapterThe ’Maintenance’ b 130). You can use BMW motorcycle retailer. BMW yourcopy from authorized canobtain a You motorcycle. Toolkit The toolkit is underneath the 6 rear seat. 97 • Remove the rear seat (b 52).

Contents of the toolkit: Contents of additional set of 1 Screwdriver, toolsOA: ®

reversible blade, with 1 TORX wrenches T25, Maintenance extension T30, T40, T45, T50 2 Tool for oil cap 2 Open-ended wrenches, • The tools wallet 1 is held in 3 TORX® wrench, T25 8mm/10mm, 10mm/ place by a rubber strap. 4 Steel cable for helmet 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm You can obtain a more exten- holder dia. sive, additional set of tools 3 Puller tool, direct ignition from your authorized coil BMW motorcycle retailer. 4 Socket wrench, 17 5 Spark plug socket wrench with TORX® wrench as lever 6 Screwdriver blade 6 Maintenance 98 level is correct.c oil the that sure make Always level istoo high. appliesif the oil also same without enough oil,but the journey. alengthy after immediately Check the engineoillevel sump. the higher the level of oil in the temperature, The higher the intervals. theCheck oillevelat regular Checkinglevel oil engine Engine oil can result if it is operatedcan result ifit to the engine Damage theof the temperature oil. The oillevel with varies c • Wait 5 minutes after switch- after 5minutes Wait • Check thatthe engine is at • lengthy trip. check the oil level onlyafter a gine oillevelis correctly, read ensurethe en- that to order In incorrect quantity ofoil. gine will be operated with the this in turn, means that the en- to misinterpretation;will lead ride short a than nomore after level iscorrect.c oil the that sure make Always toaccidents. can lead this ing off the engine. on its center stand. the motorcycle place and firm and islevel the ground sure make temperature, operating with thewith or enginecold Checking the oil level the oillevelislow, and The enginecanseizeif c • Check the oil the Check levelin sight • glass 1 . The oil level must be visible in Do not ride the motorcycle if the sight glass. The difference you have any doubts about the between the min. and max. dependability of the brake sys- 6 marks is equal to approxi- tem. In this case: 99 mately 0.5 quart (0.5 liter). • Have the brake system checked by a specialist Topping up the engine oil workshop, preferably an If the oil is below the minimum authorized BMW motorcycle level: retailer. • Wipe the area around the filler neck clean. Brakes Checking operation • Using the tool from the toolkit, • Switch on the ignition. A properly functioning brake Maintenance remove filler plug 1. Pour in • Wait for the ABS self-diagno- system is a basic requirement the correct quantity of engine sis to complete. for the road safety of your oil thorough the filler neck. • Pull the handbrake lever. motorcycle. • Pour in the correct quantity » The pressure point must be of engine oil thorough the Incorrect working prac- clearly perceptible. filler neck. tices endanger the reli- » The noise of the hydraulic • Using the tool from the tool- ability of the brakes. pump of the BMW Integral kit, hand-tighten filler plug 1. Have all work on the brake ABS must be clearly audible. system carried out by a spe- • Press the footbrake lever. cialist workshop, preferably an » The pressure point must be authorized BMW motorcycle clearly perceptible. retailer.c 100 Maintenance 6 missible thickness. missible per- minimum pastthe wear to permitthe brake pads not do system, the brake ofability ensureIn orderto the depend- the brake system. to damage circumstances they can cause efficiency andunder certain brakingthickness canimpair • Make sure the ground is sure the ground Make • thickness pad brake front Checking pads Brake Thenoiseof the hydraulic » stand or side stand. orstand side onitsmotorcycle center level and firm place the and mustABS be clearly audible. Integral BMW of the pump minimum permissible the past padsworn Brake c • Visually inspect the left and and left the inspect Visually • their thickness. their ascertain to pads right brake • Have the brake pads brake pads the Have • nolongerare clearly visible: indicating marks thewear If clearly visible be onthe pads. Wear indicating marks 1 • Make sure is the ground Make • thickness brake rear pad Checking retailer. motorcycle BMW authorized an preferably workshop, byaspecialist replaced stand or side stand. onitsmotorcycle center place level andfirm the and must must Make sure that the brake disk is not visible through bore 1 in the inboard brake pad. If the 6 brake disk is visible: 101 • Have the brake pads replaced immediately, pref- erably by an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.

Wear indicator 2 indicates the • Visually inspect the brake condition of the rear brake pads from the left to ascer- pads The number of rings visi- Maintenance tain their thickness. ble is a measure of residual brake-pad thickness: – 3 rings: at least 75% – 2 rings: at least 50% – 1 ring: 50 to 25% Wear indicator, brake pads 2 – No rings visible: • Check brake-pad thickness; replace the brake pads if necessary. 102 Maintenance 6 ting on the handlebar. fit- handlebar the turn not Do system. brake the air tocan allow penetrate level fluidChecking brake 1 front Minimum brake fluid level, the brake-fluid reservoir Changing the position of c wear of the brake of pads. the wear thethe leveloffluidin Check • Turnthe handlebars to aposi- • Make sure the ground is level • 2 reservoirs. horizontal. is reservoir fluid tionin which the front brake- stand. center its on cycle and firm and place the motor- rear Minimum brake fluid level, mains constant despite fluidThe brake level re- c • Have the fault the Have rectified as • braking. carefully; avoidsevere Think well aheadand brake braking efficiency. This tem. significantly reduces sys- brake the topenetrate air system. oftive afault inthe brake isindica- minimum mark, the ifeven the level above remains drop inbrakeAny fluid level, M motorcycle retailer. BMW an authorized cialist preferably workshop, aspossibleby aspe- soon brake can brake reservoir allow lowA fluid levelinthe c Clutch wheels and tires approved by Checking tire tread depth BMW Motorrad for your type of Do not allow the tires to wear Checking operation motorcycle. past the minimum depth per- 6 • Pull the clutch lever. You can obtain detailed informa- mitted by law in the country of 103 » The pressure point must be tion from your authorized BMW use. clearly perceptible. motorcycle retailer or by visiting Your motorcycle's han- Do not ride the motorcycle if www.bmw-motorrad.com on dling and grip can be im- you have any doubts about the the Internet. dependability of the clutch. In paired even before the tires this case: Checking rims wear to the minimum tire tread • Have the clutch checked by • Make sure the ground is depth permitted by law. a specialist workshop, pref- level and firm and place the Have the tires changed in Maintenance erably an authorized motorcycle on its center good time before they wear to BMW motorcycle retailer. stand or side stand. the minimum permissible tread • Visually inspect the rims for depth.c Wheels defects. For each size of tire BMW Motor- • Have damaged rims rad tests certain makes, and checked and, if necessary, approves those that it certifies as replaced by a specialist roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad workshop, preferably an has not approved the wheels authorized BMW motorcycle and tires, it cannot assess their retailer. suitability or provide any guaran- tee of road safety. Use only 104 Maintenance 6 • Measure the tire the depth tread Measure • arrow. or lettersbyan TI,TWI by the tire, e.g. the onthe edgeof ed indicat- of are the marks tions Theloca- worn. completely is the tire level ofthe marks, the down worn to has tread treadgrooves. the If tire main fastener usedon ( fastener Removing front wheel marks. indicating wear with grooves tread only inthe main tors integrated into the the into integrated tors wear have indica- Tires of the types of threaded threaded of types the of You will find an overview c b 130). c • Place the motorcycle onits the motorcycle Place • ABS sensor ring. ABS sensor with cable andthe in system, the particular brake the damage to not care Take below. scribed ofprocedurecourse the de- Integral ABS,inthe BMW particularly brakes, the center stand. center ing parts of the front ofing parts the is arisk ofThere damag- c • Pull the Pull front for- mudguard • screws Remove • • Remove securing screws Remove • right. front mudguard left on and same time. same the at slightly apart sides the ward to remove, spreading ipers. the leftof and brakeright cal- 1 from the the from 2

• Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in the process of 6 removing the brake calipers. 105 • Pull the brake calipers back and out until clear of the brake disks. When the motorcycle is standing on its center • Force brake calipers 3 • Raise the front of the motor- stand: if the motorcycle is slightly apart by rocking cycle until the front wheel raised too far at the front the

them back and forth A can rotate freely. It is advis- Maintenance center stand will lift clear of the against the brake disks 4. able to use the BMW Motor- ground and the motorcycle rad front wheel stand Once the calipers have could topple to one side. (b 111) for this purpose. been removed, there is a When raising the motorcycle, risk of the brake pads being make sure that the center pressed together to the extent stand remains on the that they cannot be slipped ground.c back over the brake disk on reassembly. Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed.c 106 Maintenance 6 The BMW The BMW special tool number ring wrench. or 22 open-end available commercially any adapter can becombined with able from BMW Motorrad. This quick-release Remove • axle clamping Remove • wheel. axle screw the front isavail- wheel removing for adapter An 6 , while supporting, while the 5 . • Roll the front wheel forward the front Roll wheel • the to the front wheel Lower • motorcycle retailer. BMW available your from authorized andtheis adapter is 363690 to remove. forks. front the between ground c scribed below. scribed of procedurecourse the de- Integral inthe ABS, BMW particularly brake, the ( tightening torques, on retailer. motorcycle BMW authorized an cialist preferably workshop, byaspe- checked fasteners security havethe ofthe Always threads can suffer damage. their looseor torque canwork Installing front wheel b 130). ing parts oftheing parts front is arisk ofThere damag- are listed, complete with listed, complete are used of screw The types tightened to the specified specified the to tightened not fasteners Threaded c c Take care not to damage the • Raise the front wheel, install The cable of the ABS brake system, in particular the quick-release axle 6 com- sensor could chafe ABS sensor with cable and the plete with the spacer, and through if it comes into con- 6 AMS sensor ring.c tighten to 50 Nm. tact with the brake disk. 107 • Tighten axle clamping Make sure that ABS sensor The front wheel must be screw 5 to 19 Nm. cable 7 is routed correctly.c installed right way round • Remove the front wheel to rotate in the correct stand. direction. • Ease the brake calipers on to Note the direction-of-rotation the brake disks. arrows on the tire and the wheel rim.c Maintenance

• Install securing screws 2 for the left and right brake cali- pers and tighten to 30 Nm.

• Roll the front wheel into the front wheel guide. 108 Maintenance 6 • Wait for to Wait self-diagnosis • onthe Switch ignition. • disks. brake brake the pads against the tobed times afew operated The front haveto brakes be the adhesivetape Remove • and mudguard the Install • complete ( complete rim. thewheel from tighten securing screws b 66) . 1 . • Place the motorcycle on its the motorcycle Place • bedded against the disks. against the bedded are correctly brake pads the ridingBefore off, check that disks. the against notare correctly bedded pull the Firmly handbrake • Removing rear wheel center stand. stand. center perceptible. point pressure is the until oftimes, number a lever are listed on( are ofThe types screw used paired if pads paired the brake im- is efficiency Braking b 130). c c • Slacken clamp Slacken • clamp. silencer. ing grease from the from the ing grease seal- the remove not Do c 1 onthe • Remove screw 2 for the Installing rear wheel bracket of the end silencer The types of screw used from the rear footrest. 6 are listed, complete with 109 tightening torques, on (b 130).c Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. • Install rear-wheel studs 3 Always have the security of the and tighten in diagonally

fasteners checked, preferably opposite sequence to Maintenance • Turn the end silencer out. an authorized BMW motorcy- 60 Nm. • Engage first gear. cle retailer.c • Turn the end silencer to its • Remove studs 3 from the initial position. • Roll the rear wheel into posi- rear wheel, while supporting tion at the rear wheel hub. the wheel. • Lift the rear wheel onto the • Lower the rear wheel to the rear wheel hub. ground. • Roll the rear wheel out toward the rear. 110 Maintenance 6 Installscrew 2 • tighten it attighten this point. not do but footrest, rear the bracket of the end silencer in for the two. the can beslipped between screwdriver the handleof when is silencer end and correct rear wheel between clearance tire. to the The in damage and the end silencer can result • Align clamp Align • ihe o5 Nm. tighten to 55 silencer with mark Aand c between the rear wheel rear the between lackA ofclearance 4 from the toolkit from the toolkit 1 on the end •Tighten screw h erfors o1 Nm. rearfootrestto 19 the bracket of the end silencer in 2 for the Front-wheel stand • Place the motorcycle on its center stand. A front-wheel stand for simple, • Slacken adjusting screws 1. 6 safe changing of the front • Push pins 2 apart until the 111 wheel is available from front forks fit between them. BMW Motorrad. The BMW • Use locating pins 3 to set the special tool number is 363971 front-wheel stand to the and the front-wheel stand is desired height. available from your authorized • Center the front-wheel stand BMW motorcycle retailer. relative to the front wheel • Apply uniform pressure to You also need the adapters and push it against the front push the front-wheel stand with the BMW special tool axle. down and raise the Maintenance number 363972. motorcycle. Fitting front wheel stand When the motorcycle is standing on its center stand: if the motorcycle is raised too far at the front the center stand will lift clear of the ground and the motorcycle could topple to one side. When raising the motorcycle, • Push pins 2 in until the front make sure that the center forks are securely located. stand remains on the ground.c • Tighten adjusting screws 1. 112 Maintenance 6 The ’bulb defect’ symbol ( Information on bulbs Bulbs if possible. of a complete set spare bulbs as soon alwayspossible; carry defective as bulbs Replace motorcycle. youandyour to oversee ers us- other for easier is it cause light, which lights upyellow. general warning bythe panied light fails, the symbol is accom- is defective. theIf brake or rear inthe displayifabulb appears are listed onpage142. are ofThe types bulb used your safety at risk be- atrisk your safety defectiveA bulbplaces c b 26) c bulbs.c changinggloves when protective goggles and Wear damaged. ating life.ating bulb’s the shortens and oper- overheatingbulb. Thisleadsto heat with theradiation from oil interfere lar grease, and inparticu- Dirt deposits, them. handlinghold the bulbswhen cloth aclean,dry to Use gers. headlight bulb high-beam Replacing and cancause injury if The bulbispressurized new bulbs with your fin- Do not touch the glassof c •Turn cover 1 off Switch the ignition. • access. is steady onits stand. is steady motorcycle the that sure Make below. described erations topple in the course of the op- wise and remove it. the left to facilitate facilitate to left the to handlebars the Turn the motorcycle could could motorcycle the not firmly, standing is If it c counter-clock- c • When installing, make sure that lug 5 is pointing up and that the bulb is securely 6 seated. 113 • Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in through the headlight lens).

• Disconnect plug 2. • Remove bulb 4.

Installation is the reverse of the Maintenance removal procedure.

• Disengage spring clip 3 at left and right and secure it (preferably by hooking it into the headlight housing). 114 Maintenance 6 • From this point on,the From pro- • Turn cover • Switchoff the ignition. • access. headlight bulb, left Replacing low-beam headlight bulb. for high-beam replacing the as that isthesame cedure wise and remove it. the left to facilitate facilitate to left the Turn the handlebarsto c 1 counter-clock- • From this point on,the From pro- • Turn cover • access. headlight bulb, right Replacing low-beam beam headlight bulb. beam for left replacing the low- as that isthesame cedure wise and remove it. the to right facilitate to handlebars the Turn c 1 counter-clock- • Switch off Switch the ignition. • side-light bulbisanalogous. for replacingdure the right Theproce- below. described leftthe side-light bulbis The procedure for replacing onits stand. is steady motorcycle the that sure Make below. described erations topple in the course of the op- bulbs Replacing side-light the motorcycle could could motorcycle the not firmly, standing is If it c • Apply firm forward pressure • Remove fairing panel 2. lever 6 in the shell down (on with the flat of your hand to the right side of the motorcy- push the mirror back out of cle: pivot the lever up). 6 the anchorage. 115

• The side-light bulb is acces-

sible through aperture 4. Maintenance • Remove bulb 7 from the bulb • Remove screws 1, while holder. holding fairing panel 2. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. • Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in • Turn bulb holder 5 counter- through the headlight lens). clockwise to remove it from the headlight housing; pivot 116 Maintenance 6 • When installing When • recess. intheseated corresponding lug ofthe paneliscorrectly panel 2 , make sure that the the that sure , make

fairing • Switch off Switch the ignition. • onits stand. is steady motorcycle the that sure Make below. described erations topple in the course the op- of • When installing When the mirror • indicator bulbs indicator rear- and light rear Replacing brake-light, their corresponding mounts. corresponding their plugsallengagein three housing, make sure the that the motorcycle could could motorcycle the firmly,not standing is If it c • Pull the Pull bulbhousing the to • screws Remove • right. holders holders until of itrear isclear 2 . 1 onleft and Replacing front turn indicator bulb 6 If it is not standing firmly, 117 the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Turn bulb holder 3 counter- • Switch off the ignition. • Turn bulb holder 1 counter- clockwise to remove it from clockwise to remove it from

the bulb housing. the bulb housing. Maintenance • Press the bulb into its socket • Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clock- and turn it counter-clock- wise to remove. wise to remove.

Installation is the reverse of the Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. • Apply firm forward pressure the new bulb. with the flat of your hand to push the mirror back out of the anchorage. 118 Maintenance 6 installing the mirrors. not uselubricantsDo when keep it secure. installing When the mirror • their corresponding mounts. plugsallengagein three housing, makesure the that seated in the mounts to mounts the in seated The mirror must be firmly c motorcycle. the with contact into brought ly accidental- leadsare jump the engine. the start to products er et to jump-start the engine. to jump-start et not sock- usetheDo onboard tronics. the vehicle to elec- damage rent canlead to acable fire or Excessively highcur-engine. for adequate jump-starting the have aload-capacity rating Jump startingJump if the crocodileif clips the of result can short-circuit A start-assist sprays oroth- sprays start-assist not useproprietary Do power socket donot socket power The wiresleadingto the c c • When jump-starting When the • V. ratingage of12 donor vehiclethe avolt- has of battery the that sure Make vehicle electronics. the Vcandamage than 12 er • Remove the seats ( the seats Remove • at bothat ends. fully insulated crocodile clips fitted with onlyjumpleads Use • Run the engineofthe Run donor • • Begin by Begin connecting one • electrical system. electrical onboard the from battery the engine, donot disconnect vehicle during jump-starting. minal of battery. theminal donor the positive end to ter- other battery andthe discharged of the positive terminal the lead to jump the red of end nor-battery voltage high- voltage nor-battery Jump-starting with a do- c c b 52). • Then connect one end of the Touching live parts of the – Keep the surface of the bat- black jump lead to the nega- ignition system with the tery clean and dry. tive terminal of the donor engine running can cause – Do not open the battery. 6 battery, and the other end to electric shock. – Be sure to read and comply 119 the negative terminal of the Do not touch parts of the igni- with the instructions for discharged battery. tion system when the engine is charging the battery on the • Start the engine of the vehi- running.c following pages. cle with the discharged bat- – Do not turn the battery tery in the usual way; if the Battery upside down. engine does not start, wait a Maintenance instructions If the battery is not dis- few minutes before repeat- Your motorcycle is supplied with connected, the onboard ing the attempt in order to Maintenance a maintenance-free battery. electronics (e.g. clock, etc.) protect the starter and the Correct upkeep, recharging will gradually drain the battery. donor battery. and storage will prolong the This can cause the battery to • Allow both engines to idle for life of the battery and are run flat. If this happens, war- a few minutes before discon- essential if warranty claims are ranty claims will not be necting the jump leads. to be considered. accepted. • Disconnect the jump lead If the motorcycle is to be out of from the negative terminals Compliance with the points use for more than four weeks, first, then disconnect the below is important in order to disconnect the battery or con- second lead from the posi- maximize battery life: nect a suitable trickle charger tive terminals. to the battery.c • Reinstall the seats. 120 Maintenance 6 retailer. motorcycle BMW authorized available onrequest yourfrom is information More tems. sys- motorcycle’s onboard the disconnectto the battery from of disuse,withoutods having during charged tery longperi- the bat- charger, youcankeep motorcycle. thisyour Using of electronics the with patibility com- for designed specially battery is completely flat. flat. completely is battery you switch on the ignition, the blank when display remains light upand the multifunction not lights do indicator the If connected when battery Charging veloped a trickle-charger hasde- Motorrad BMW c on suitable chargers. on suitable provide information to happy the with operating Comply • a torecharge attempt not Do • terminals. atthe directly berecharged always it must flat theIf battery iscompletely electronics. motorcycle’s the to damage cause can socket onboard the instructions charger. of the to the battery terminals. theconnect charger directly and onboard system the batterydisconnect from the onboard socket; the instead, flatbattery via completely motorcycle retailer will be be will retailer motorcycle authorized Your BMW flat batterycompletely via a tocharge Attempting c c • If electrical accessories are electrical If are accessories • socket. viatheonboard charged discharged, it canbere- is only theIf battery partially • Plug the Plug chargerinto the • onthe Switch ignition. • pens. is switched offthis hap- when Theonboardcharged. socket the battery is fully when off Switch the ignition. • onboard socket onboard anadditional to connected the charger. nect beforethem connecting tions oftions the charger. instruc- the operating with socket. Comply onboard board electronicsboard know The motorcycle's on- c OE , discon- If you are unable to • Charge the battery using a charge the battery via the suitable charger. power socket, you may be us- • Comply with the operating 6 ing a charger that is not com- instructions of the charger. 121 patible with your motorcycle’s • Once the battery is fully electronics. If this happens, charged, disconnect the disconnect the battery from charger terminal clips from the onboard systems and con- the battery terminals. nect the charger directly to the Removing battery battery.c •Remove screw 1. The types of screw used Charging battery when are listed on (b 130).c Maintenance disconnected If it is not standing firmly, The battery has to be re- the motorcycle could charged at regular inter- topple in the course of the op- vals in the course of a lengthy erations described below. period of disuse. Make sure that the motorcycle See the instructions for caring is steady on its stand.c for your battery. Always fully recharge the battery before re- • Switch off the ignition. • Disconnect the battery's storing it to use.c negative lead 2 first. • Then disconnect the bat- tery's positive lead 3. 122 Maintenance 6 • The install negative lead install The negative • positive Install lead • • Engage the clip the bot- the at Engage • the into battery the Insert • Switchoff the ignition. • onits stand. is steady motorcycle the that sure Make below. described erations op- the of the course in topple Installing battery battery Installing out; and up battery the Lift • and hand-tighten the screw. and hand-tighten the screw. and hand-tighten screw the battery, slipit over tom, inright the direction of travel. the on terminal positive the with compartment, battery if it isdifficult remove. to and forthit slightly work back the motorcycle could could motorcycle the firmly, standing is not If it 3 c first 1 2 .

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To born dirt on painted parts prior and wash off insects and stub- soften to remover insect BMW use you that recommend We motorcycle Washing cleaning andcare prod- The useofunsuitable c equipment. high-pressure cleaning jet or not use asteam Do labelsandbadges. adhesive the electrical system, system, brake hydraulic the seals, age dry the brakes bybraking. the brakes dry the motorcycle, washing After braking efficiency. off road salt. onlycoldUse to water wash the journey. of end the at water cold with immediately down motorcycle To remove road salt, wash the steam cleaners cleaners steam can dam- ofThe highpressure Wet brake discs reduce discsreduce brake Wet the effect of salt. intensifies water Warm c c c Plastics Soften stubborn dirt and Paint care Clean plastic parts with water dead insects by covering Washing the motorcycle regu- and BMW plastic care the affected areas with a wet larly will help counteract the 7 emulsion. This includes in cloth.c long-term effects of sub- 125 particular: stances that damage the Windshield – Windshields paint, especially if your motor- Clean off dirt and insects with – Headlight lens made of cycle is ridden in areas with a soft sponge and plenty of plastic high air pollution or natural water. Care – Covering glass of the sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin instrument cluster Fuel and chemical or pollen. – Black, unpainted parts solvents attack the However, remove particularly windshield. aggressive materials immedi- If plastic parts are Do not use detergent ately; otherwise changes in cleaned using unsuitable products.c the paint or discoloration can cleaning agents, the surfaces occur. These include spilt fuel, can be damaged. Chrome oil, grease, brake fluid and bird Do not use cleaning agents Especially in the case of road droppings. BMW vehicle pol- that contain alcohol, solvents salt, carefully clean chrome ish or BMW paint cleaner are or abrasives to clean plastic with plenty of water and BMW recommended here. parts. Even fly-remover pads vehicle shampoo. Use chrome Contamination on the paint fin- or cleaning pads with hard polish for additional treatment. ish is particularly easy to see surfaces can produce after the motorcycle as been scratches.c 126 Care 7 pearls. is that water nolonger forms protected paint hasto be the whether tosee way The best nauba or wax synthetic waxes. car- contain agentsthat or you useonly BMWvehicle wax that of paint, recommend we coating protective wax the For Protective wax coating locations. these tive wax coating to the paint at Thenaddaprotec- remover. tar with removed BMW be tar specksof that recommend cloth ballofcottonwool. or We spiritleum onaclean benzeneoring-grade petro- using kind immediately clean- of stains this Remove washed. nlBWpaints. inal BMW orig- specifications with works with dance jobpaint carried out inaccor- by aspecialized repair retailer motorcycle BMW authorized at be dealt your with age paint andlarger pencil dam- paint aBMW spray or paint berectifiedflaws BMW with a paintwork minor that mend recom- We damage. paint low-cost correction of minor suitable systems forrapid and cycle retailer isequippedwith motor- BMW authorized Your Touching up tion coating agent. protec- rubber BMW or water with components rubber Treat Rubber tain silicone. products care other con- that not or usesiliconesprays Do can causedamage. • Remove the battery ( Remove • the motorcycle. Clean • Storing • Spray the brake andclutch thebrake Spray • • Coat bright metal/chrome- bright Coat • • Place the motorcycle the on its Place • • Raise the engine the the with Raise • suitable lubricant. suitable a with pivots stand side and pivots andthelever center free grease (e.g.Vaseline) grease free acid- an with parts plated center stand in room. stand center adry clear of the ground. ofclear the way that both wheels are infront wheel stand a such the care of rubber seals seals rubber of care the Using siliconefor sprays c b 121). Before laying the vehicle up out of use, have the engine oil and the oil filter ele- 7 ment changed by a specialist 127 workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW motorcycle re- tailer. Combine work for stor- ing/restoring to use with a Care maintenance service or inspection.c Restoring to use • Remove the protective wax coating. •Clean the motorcycle. • Install a charged battery (b 122). • Perform the safety checks (b 64). • Check the brakes (b 99). • Check the tire pressures (b 58). 128 Care 7 Threaded fasteners ...... 130 Tire pressures ...... 132 8 Engine ...... 133 129 Power transmission ...... 134 Frame and suspension ...... 135 Wheels and tires ...... 137 Fuel and lubricants ...... 138 Electrical system ...... 141

Dimensions and weights ...... 143 data Technical Riding specifications ...... 144 Technische Daten 130 Technical data 8 Threaded fasteners Mudguard Internal TORX Internal Mudguard wheel Front Activity Front turn indicators turn Front andrearlightBrake housing Bulb wheel rear for Studs onendsilencerClamp End silencer to footrest Rear wheel clampingAxle screw Quick-release axle caliperBrake

Hex head15 Hex Internal TORX Phillips (1) screw, large Internal TORX Internal Internal TORX Type of threaded fastener ofthreaded Type Internal TORX Allen screw 22 Allen screw Internal TORX Internal ® ® ® ® ® ® T25(1) T50 T45 T45 T45 T25(1) hand-tight 55 Nm hand-tight 60 Nm 19 Nm 19 Nm 30 Nm hand-tight torque Tightening 50 Nm Threaded fasteners Activity Type of threaded fastener Tightening 8 torque 131 Battery Battery-terminal clamps Hex head 10 hand-tight Securing bracket Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight Splash guard Splash guard Internal TORX® T25 (1) hand-tight

(1) in the toolkit Technical data Technical 132 Technical data 8 Tire pressures pressures Tire n-p3. s 22br 36.3psi 42 psi (2.9 bar) 42 psi (2.9 bar) Rear bar) 31.9psi (2.2 bar) 36.3psi (2.5 bar) 36.3psi (2.5 (withTwo-up luggage) Front One-up with luggage One-up Accessories and loads tires cold. when are measured Tire pressures (2.5 bar) Engine Engine 8 Type Four-stroke opposed-twin engine 133 Displacement 1,170 cc Bore/stroke 3.98/2.87 in (101/73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Power output Maximum rated output 81 kW - at engine speed 7,500 rpm Torque

Max. torque 115 Nm data Technical - at engine speed 6,000 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed, maximum 8,000 rpm Idle speed 1,150 + 50 rpm (increasing to max. 1,300 rpm to ensure electricity supply) Consumption Fuel consumption at constant 55 mph (90 km/h) 65 mpg (3.6 l/100 km) Fuel consumption at constant 75 mph (120 km/h) 49 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) Maximum permissible oil consumption 1.7 quart/1,000 miles (1 l/1,000 km) 134 Technical data 8 Power transmission Power Final drive ratio 2.62 :1 2.62 Bevel gears gear =2.277 1st Final drive ratio Singledry plate high-leverage with pressure drive Rear-wheel drive to wheel rear fromTransmission transmission Rear-wheel drive Overall ratios Type Transmission Type Clutch damper torsional shaft withUniversal integrated =0.805 6th gear =0.903 5th gear =1.033 4th gear gear =1.259 3rd =1.583 2nd gear damper mechanism engagement and integral vibration transmission with6- speed dog-clutch plate Frame and suspension Frame 8 Type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear 135 frame, load-bearing drive unit Location of type plate On rear-frame bridge, underneath the seat Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) On right of steering head Front brake Type Two floating brake discs with 4-piston fixed calipers, sintered metal brake pads Rear brake Technical data Technical Type One fixed brake disk with 2-piston floating caliper, organic brake pads Front suspension Type BMW Telelever Steering lock angle 2 x 42o Front wheel castor in normal-load position 4.3 in (109.9 mm) Rear suspension Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm 136 Technical data 8 Frame and suspension Type Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled single-tube with strut spring Central mm) 1.2in(30 4.1in(105 mm) 5.3in (135 mm) spring Central strutcoil with andtwin- spring 4.7in(120 mm) Total wheel) (at travel suspension 2.2in(55 mm) 2.6in(65 mm) Spring (rebound) travel Spring travel (bump) Type system suspension Rear Total travel suspension Spring (rebound) travel Spring (bump) travel Type Front suspension system adjustable spring preloadadjustable andsteplessly damping rebound-stage adjustable steplessly absorber, shock tube, shock gas-filled absorber. Wheels and tires Front wheel 8 Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 137 Rim size 3.50 x 17“ Tire size 120/70-ZR17 Rear wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 5.50 x 17“ Tire size 180/55-ZR17 Technical data Technical 138 Technical data 8 Fuel and lubricants Oil grade Brand-name HD oil of API HD classification SL Brand-name or (4.0l) 4.2quarts (3.7 l) 3.9quarts (0.5 0.5quart l) MAX and MIN Top-up volumebetween filterchange) (without Capacity (with filterCapacity change) Oil grade Engine oil G4 or G5; amendment PD2ispermissible. G5;amendment G4 or classification oil HD brand-name or ofCCMC permissible; are amendments CE or higher; CD BMW recommends Castrol Fuel and lubricants Engine-oil viscosity classes depend on outside temperatures 8 -4 °F – 14 °F (-20 °C – 10 °C) SAE 20 139 32 ° F - 86 °F (0 °C – 30 °C) SAE 30 68 °F (20 °C) – above 86 °F (30 °C) SAE 40 14 °F (-10 °C) – over 86 °F (30 °C) SAE 20 W-50 5 °F (-15 °C) – above 86 °F (30 °C) SAE 15 W-50 5 °F - 86 °F (-15 °C – 30 °C) SAE 15 W-40 -4 °F – 68 °F (-20 °C – 20 °C) SAE 10 W-40 -4 °F – 14 °F (-20 °C – 10 °C) SAE 10 W-30

Oil additives are not necessary. data Technical 140 Technical data 8 Fuel and lubricants Grade DOT 4 DOT 1gal(4 l) unleaded Super Plus(premium) 7gal(27 l) (0.9 0.95quart l) approx. SAE 90GL5 Grade fluid Brake volume Reserve ofCapacity fuel tank Fuel grade Fuel Capacity Grade Transmission oil We recommend brake BMW fluid octaneminimum number 98 (RON) Electrical system Battery 8 Type 12 V, 19 Ah gel battery, maintenance-free 141 Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5LDE Electrode gap 0.031 in (± 0.004 in) (0.8 mm (± 0.1 mm)) Wear limit 0.04 in (1.0 mm) Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic

fuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit data Technical is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. 142 Technical data 8 Electrical system Ratings 12 V, total max. 10A max. 12V,total Ratings sockets Onboard Side lights 12 V, W5 W (2 x) W 12V,W5 (2 x) 12V,P21W 12V,P21W (2x) V,55 W halogenbulb H7 12 Triple freeform headlight V,55 W halogenbulb H7 12 white indicators, turn Flashing Flashing turn indicators light Brake/rear Side lights headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam Headlight type Bulbs OE 12 V, PY21 W 12 V,PY21 Dimensions and weights Dimensions 8 Maximum length 87.8 in (2,230 mm) 143 Maximum width with cases 38.6 in (980 mm) Maximum width across mirrors 35.6 in (905 mm) Maximum height (windshield lowered) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) Maximum height (windshield raised) 61.4 in (1,560 mm) Seat height 32.3-33.1 in (820-840 mm) Height of seat (low front seatOE) 30.7-31.5 in (780-800 mm) Wheelbase 58.4 in (1,484.6 mm)

Ground clearance 6.1 in (156.1 mm) data Technical Weights Unladen weight (ready for road, fuel tank full) 571 lbs (259 kg) Maximum payload 520 lbs (236 kg) Permissible gross weight 1,091 lbs (495 kg) Permissible wheel loads Front 441 lbs (200 kg) Rear 728 lbs (330 kg) 144 Technical data 8 Riding specifications specifications Riding Stationary noise level 88 dB 3,750rpm 88dB (A) at 124mph(200 km/h) over 80dB (A) 3.6s Stationary noiselevel noiselevel Ride-past Noises Acceleration 0-100km/h Top speed Speeds

BMW Motorrad Service ...... 146 Confirmation of 9 maintenance work ...... 149 145 Confirmation of service ...... 153 Service Service 146 Service 9 at moderate cost. Your cost. Your autho- moderate at right put them to late istoo until it otherwisemay benoticed not Certain signs of wear, moreover, essential. is maintenance ofregular dence warranty period has expired, evi- of claimssubmitted the after treatmentretailer. generous For motorcycle BMW authorized carried out, byyour preferably required for your motorcycle work regular maintenance that youhavethe recommend condition, inoptimum always we is BMW your that To ensure quality excellent an service.of ofreliability,degree but also for for goodhandlingandahigh notonly stands Motorrad BMW quality service Motorrad BMW BMW Motorradservice contact BMW Motorrad’s Mobile contact BMW event breakdown, ofIn the a countries). individual in possible are ulations transportation (differing etc. reg- down assistance, motorcycle as break- such services of range anextensive with breakdown youprotects of in the event a Card Service Motorrad BMW the motorcycles, BMW all new With assistance down On-the-spot break- – Card Service Motorrad BMW money in the long run. run. long the in money and time, yousavetime good repairssary done properly and in having neces- the By problems. faultsminor developinto serious dial action necessary if before reme- take can and motorcycle everyofknows detail your retailer motorcycle BMW rized Service Contact” brochures. Service Contact” found in “Service the / Kontakt dealership network canbe the onMobileServicemation and well asinfor- as phone numbers organization service after-sales andtherelevant addresses tact con- country-specific Important anddeed. word both in help to ready specialists Service. youwill Here find our motorcycle retailers. motorcycle BMW 200 authorized imately approx- possible accessto best alone, In Germany you have the than 100 countries. cle inmore look after you motorcy- and your organization network isableto service after-sales extensive Our network service Motorrad BMW All information concerning the between 300 miles and 48,000 miles) (40,000 km, international dealership network 750 miles (500 km and 60,000 km, 80,000 km, etc.) if can be found in the brochure 1,200 km) this distance is covered within a 9 "Service Contact Europe" or year. 147 BMW Annual Inspection "Service Contact Africa, Amer- Some maintenance work has to Maintenance schedules ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania". be carried out at least once a The maintenance schedule for year. Other tasks depend on the your motorcycle depends on the You will be given the relevant distance the motorcycle has equipment fitted, and on the brochure for your country

covered. motorcycle’s age and the dis- Service together with your motorcycle; tance it has covered. Your you can obtain both brochures BMW Service authorized BMW motorcycle from your authorized BMW After the first 6,000 miles retailer will be happy to supply a motorcycle retailer. (10,000 km) and every further copy of the current maintenance 12,000 miles (20,000 km) Maintenance work schedule for your motorcycle on (18,000 miles, 30,000 miles, Some maintenance tasks have request. 42,000 miles) (30,000 km, to be performed after a certain 50,000 km, 70,000 km, etc.) if Every authorized BMW time, others depend on the dis- this distance is covered within a motorcycle retailer has a tance covered by the motorcy- year. fixed scale of charges based on cle. labor times and carefully calcu- BMW Inspection BMW Running-in Check lated hourly rates. Fuel, lubri- After the first 12,000 miles The BMW running-in check has cants and similar substances, fil- (20,000 km) and every further to be performed when the ters, gaskets etc. are charged 12,000 miles (20,000 km) motorcycle has covered separately.c (24,000 miles, 36,000 miles, 148 Service 9 Date, stamp, signature instructions manufacturer’s with accordance Carried in out Check Pre-delivery BMW Check BMW Running-In Date, stamp, signature stamp, Date, ABS Integral BMW changed: fluid Brake Odometer reading instructions manufacturer’s with accordance in Carried out Control circuit circuit Control Wheel circuit Confirmation of maintenance work 9 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service 149 BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection

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Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature 150 Service 9 Confirmation of maintenancework Odometer reading Odometer instructions manufacturer’s with accordance Carried in out Date, stamp, signature ABS Integral BMW changed: fluid Brake BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection Control circuit circuit Control circuit Wheel Odometer reading instructions manufacturer’s with accordance in Carried out BMW Service Date, stamp, signature stamp, Date, ABS Integral BMW changed: fluid Brake BMW Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Annual BMW Control circuit circuit Control Wheel circuit Odometer reading instructions manufacturer’s with accordance in out Carried BMW Service Date, stamp, signature stamp, Date, BMW Integral ABS Brake fluid changed: BMW Inspection BMW Service Inspection Annual BMW Control circuit circuit Control circuit Wheel Confirmation of maintenance work 9 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service 151 BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection

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Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: BMW Integral ABS BMW Integral ABS BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Wheel circuit Wheel circuit Control circuit Control circuit Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature 152 Service 9 Confirmation of maintenancework Odometer reading manufacturer’s instructions with in out Carried accordance Date, stamp, signature stamp, Date, BMW Integral ABS Brake fluid changed: BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Service Inspection Annual BMW Control circuit circuit Control circuit Wheel Odometer reading manufacturer’s instructions Carried accordance with in out BMW Service BMW Date, stamp, signature stamp, Date, ABS Integral BMW changed: fluid Brake BMW Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Annual BMW Control circuit circuit Control Wheel circuit Odometer reading instructions manufacturer’s with accordance in out Carried BMW Service Date, stamp, signature stamp, Date, BMW Integral ABS changed: fluid Brake BMW Inspection BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection Control circuit circuit Control Wheel circuit Confirmation of service The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of 9 optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 153

Record of all work carried out in workshop Odometer Work details reading Date Service 154 Service 9 Confirmations ofservice Confirmations Work details workshop in out carried work ofall Record edn Date reading Odometer Confirmation of service 9 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 155 replaced replaced replaced

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______Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature 156 Service 9 A B Brake Abbreviations, 4 Battery, 13 Adjusting handbrake lever, 48 i ABS Charging when Brake-fluid reservoir, 9 Antilock braking system, 82 connected, 120 Bulb for brake light, 157 BMW Integral ABS, 81 Charging when replacing, 116 Brake booster, 82 disconnected, 121 Front fluid reservoir, 11 Pull-away test, 70 Maintenance instructions, 119 Rear fluid reservoir, 13 Rear wheel lift, 82 Removing, 121 Residual braking function, 83 Self-diagnosis, 66 Technical data, 141 Safety instructions, 80 Index Warning, 27 Warning indicator for charge Brake pads, 70 Warning light, 21 current, 26 Brakes, 99 Accessories BMW Service Brake pads, 100 BMW optional equipment, 4 Annual inspection, 147 Checking front brake pad Cable routing, 87 Confirmation of maintenance thickness, 100 General instructions, 86 work, 149 Checking operation, 99 Non-BMW products, 5 Confirmation of service, 153 Checking rear brake pad Operation via power socket, 87 Information, 5 thickness, 100 Accessory Inspection, 147 Checking the fluid level, 102 BMW optional accessories, 4 Maintenance schedules, 147 Bulbs, 112 Adjusting mirrors, 55 Maintenance service, 147 Information, 112 Adjusting rear shock Running-in check, 147 Replacing brake-light, rear- absorber, 57 Service Card, 146 light and rear-indicator Anti-theft alarm indicator light, 16 Worldwide, 146 bulbs, 116 158

Index i Case Care C ub 26 bulb, defective for indicator Warning 142 data, Technical 114 bulbs, side-light Replacing 114 right, bulb, headlight low-beam Replacing 114 left, bulb, headlight low-beam Replacing 112 bulb, headlight Replacing high-beam ntlig 91 Installing, 125 Windshield, 124 motorcycle, Washing 126 up, Touching 126 Rubber, 126 Protective wax coating, 125 Plastics, 125 Paint, 125 Chrome, 124 Care products, urny 5 Currency, Cruise-control system Clutch Clock 64 Checklist, Center stand Catalytic converter, safety Cases Display dimming D wth 14 Switch, 42 Function, 103 Checking operation, 38 Setting, 20 Display, 16 Adjusting, 79 Retracting, 77 Extending, 63 information, 89 Opening, 89 Correct loading, 90 Closing, ipa,20 Display, Electronic engine-management engine-management Electronic E Electronic immobilizer Electronic Emergency ON/OFF nie 138 Engine, Engine electronics Engine nieol 99 Engine oil, nie ehia aa 133 data, technical Engine, aprn ihcnrlui,63 unit, control with Tampering system ann,24 Warning, 36 Explanations, 24 Display, wth 5 45 15, switch, i eprtr ag,20 gauge, temperature Oil ann niao,25 indicator, Warning rsue 25 pressure, oil for indicator Warning 24 warning, Temperature 138 data, Technical 9 glass, sight Oil 9 neck, filler Oil 99 98, oil level, the Checking F Handlebar levers Indicator lights, 21 Front seat Adjusting brake lever, 48 Inflation pressures, 132 i Height adjuster, 13 Adjusting clutch lever, 47 Installing battery, 122 Front-wheel stand, 111 Hazard warning flashers, 14, 37 Instrument cluster, 16 159 Fuel Headlight light sensor, 16 Fuel gauge, 20 Adjustment for right-hand/left- Multifunction display, 20 Grade, 80 hand traffic, 50 Speedometer, 16 Quality, 140 Overview, 17

J Index Refueling, 79 Headlights Jump starting, 118 Reserve, 24 Adjusting beam throw, 9, 50 Fuel tank capacity, 80 Helmet holder, 13, 55 K Fuses, 141 High-beam headlight Keys G Bulb, 17 Ignition keys, 34 Indicator light, 21 Replacement keys, 36 Gear indicator, 20, 21 Switching on, 14 General view L Horn, 14 Right side, 11 Lights General view, I Headlight flasher, 14, 49 left side, 9 Ice warning Parking lights, 49 Grip heating, 15, 45 Warning Side lights, 48 H risk of black ice, 27 Switching on the high-beam Ignition headlight, 49 Handlebar fitting Switching off, 34 Switching on the low-beam Left, 14 Switching on, 34, 65 headlight, 49 Right, 15 160

Index i Oil temperature Oil 99 neck, filler Oil 98 capacity, Oil Odometer O 21 light, indicator Neutral, N 16 display, Multifunction 5 Motorcycle equipment, M 89 system, Luggage Luggage headlight Low-beam 35 the handlebars, Locking ipa,21 Display, 20 Reading, 16 Control, 62 information, Safety 114 bulb, Replacing 17 Bulb, Onboard computer Onboard r-iecek 65 Pre-ride check, Power socket,9,142Payload 77 73, motorcycle, your Parking P ie’ qimn,6 equipment, Rider’s 16 Rev. counter, 127 Restoring to use, 83 function, braking Residual absorber shock Rear 116 bulb, replacing light, Rear 11 Radio compartment, Radio R prto,39 Operation, 20 Display, ae,13 Label, dutet 9 Adjustment, 20 Display, Running in Running S Safety check check aSafety before Seat 62 instructions, Safety ethaig 46 Seat heating, Side light Side 71 Shifting gear, 11 lock, Seat ie,71 Tires, 70 information, General 70 pads, Brake ore,64 journey, eoig 52 Removing, 52 Lock, 54 Installing, 53 seat, front Adjusting ersa,11 Rear seat, 46 Front seat, 20 Display, ub 17 Bulb, Side lights Technical data Gear shifts, 71 Replacing bulbs, 114 Dimensions and weights, 143 Position on starting, 65 i Side stand Electrical system, 141 Technical data, 134 Extending, 73 Engine, 133 Tripmeter 161 Position for starting, 67 Frame and suspension, 135 Resetting, 38 Retracting, 75 Fuel and lubricants, 138 Troubleshooting chart, 69 Spark plugs, technical data, 141 Information, 5 Turn indicator Speed Power transmission, 134 Left, 14 Safety information, 62 Riding specifications, 144 Replacing the front bulb, 117 Index Technical data, 144 Threaded fasteners, 130 Right, 15 Splash guard, 122 Wheels, 137 Turn indicators Spring preload Threaded fasteners, 130 Indicator lights, 21 Adjusting, 56 Tightening torques, 130 Switching off, 15, 51 Adjusting rear, 13 Tires Switching on, 51 Starter, 15 Checking pressures, 58 Type plate, 13 Starting, 68 Checking tread depth, 103 W Storage compartment, 11, 52 Tire pressures, 132 Warning indicator Storing, 126 Toolkit, 13, 97 Fuel reserve, 24 Symbols, 4 Topcase Warning indicators, 21 Closing, 94 T Notes, 21 Installing, 92 Table of tire pressures, 13 Overview, 22 Opening, 94 Tank rucksack, 94 Warning lights, 16, 21 Removing, 93 Mount, 11 Warning symbols, 20 Transmission, 67 162

Index i Windshield 103 Wheels, 4 Warnings, lcrclyajsal,11 adjustable, Electrically 125 Care, 14 Adjustment, 56 Adjusting, 132 Tire pressures, 137 data, Technical 108 Removing rear wheel, 104 wheel, front Removing 109 wheel, rear Installing 106 wheel, front Installing 103 Checking tread depth, 103 Checking rims, i 163 Index Vehicle/dealership data i Vehicle data Dealership data 164

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Registration number Dealership address/phone (company stamp) Details described or illustrated The right to modify designs, in this booklet may differ from equipment and accessories is 9 the motorcycle’s actual specifi- reserved. cation as purchased, the Errors and omissions accessories fitted or the excepted. national-market specification. © 2004 BMW Motorrad No claims will be entertained as Not to be reproduced either a result of such discrepancies. wholly or in part without written Dimensions, weights, fuel con- permission from BMW Motor- sumption and performance rad, After Sales. data are quoted to the cus- Printed in Germany tomary tolerances. BMW recommends Castrol 9 The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart:

Fuel Designation Premium grade unleaded fuel RON 98 MON 88 Fuel tank capacity 7 gal (27 l) Tire pressures Front Rear 31.9 psi One-up (2.20 bar) 36.3. psi (2.50 bar) 36.3 psi One-up with luggage (2.50 bar) 42 psi (2.90 bar) Two-up (with luggage) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) 42 psi (2.90 bar)

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Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, 7 your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you To contact NHTSA, you may call the should immediately inform the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at National Highway Traffic Safety 1–888–327–4236 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to LLC. http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh If NHTSA receives similar Street, SW., Washington, DC complaints, it may open an 20590. You can also obtain other investigation, and if it finds that a information about motor vehicle safety defect exists in a group of safety from vehicles, it may order a recall and http://www.safercar.gov. remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006 Info_I_ABS_us_yyyyyyy.fm Seite 1 Dienstag, 19. Juli 2005 3:01 15

Information on BMW Motorrad Integral ABS E How does ABS work? resulting in a danger of falling. ensure driving stability when 1 The maximum braking force Before this situation occurs, contact with the road surface which can be transferred to the ABS intervenes and is restored. At this point in time the road surface is partially adjusts the brake pressure the BMW Motorrad Integral dependent on the coefficient to the maximum transferrable ABS must assume extremely of friction of the road surface. braking force. As a result, low coefficients of friction Gravel, ice, snow and wet road the wheels continue to turn (gravel, ice or snow) so that surfaces offer a considerably and the driving stability is the wheels turn in every poorer coefficient of friction maintained regardless of the imaginable case and the than a dry, clean layer of road surface condition. driving stability is ensured. asphalt. The lower the coeffi- What happens on uneven After the actual conditions are cient of friction of the road road surfaces? detected, the system adjusts surface is, the longer the Wavy ground or uneven road the brake pressure to the braking distance will be. surfaces can briefly result in a optimum value. If the maximum transferrable loss of contact between the What must be observed braking force is exceeded tire and the road surface, and during driving safety BMW MotorradIntegral ABS when the driver increases the the transferrable braking force training? brake pressure applied, the decreases to zero. If the Compared to normal braking, wheels begin to lock and brakes are applied in this braking during which the ABS the driving stability is lost, situation, the ABS must must intervene in a regulating reduce the brake pressure to manner requires a consider- E BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 2 Info_I_ABS_us_yyyyyyy.fm Seite 2 Dienstag, 19. Juli 2005 3:01 15 3:01 2005 Juli 19. Dienstag, Seite2 Info_I_ABS_us_yyyyyyy.fm which the motorcycle isnot during phases and evaluation are waiting there actions those within a shorttime.Between braking actionstakeplace number ofABS-controlled courses an unusually high During driving-safety training driven. is motorcycle before thenext time the connected and recharged dis- shouldbe or thebattery retailer shouldbeconnected Motorrad authorized BMW froman available charger atrickle- weeks, several of During drivingbreaks capacity. therefore has a sufficient and istery constantly charged, During driving normal thebat- load onthebattery. a heavy places rent, which amountably increased ofcur- followed: lowing instructions must be During safety training the fol- training. road traffic or during circuit parable situations occurin thatnocom- Motorrad show byBMW Field observations fulfilled. function isnolonger limits atwhich the control technical to ABS the push voltage, system electrical withadecreasing bination com- quickly,in and extremely pulled with maximum force during which the brake lever is artificially producedsituation this in kind this of actions braking isolatedcases, In tually no driving takesplace. time it is not recharged, as vir- atthesame actions, however theABScontrol loaded by heavily is Thebattery driven. Switch offthe ignition during • Switch offconsumerslike • Drive alongerdistanceafter • and thewarning Observe • battery the onandload switched tronic systems remain switch,light the and allelec- emergency ON/OFF with the the engine isswitched off If andconversations. breaks the sockets accessories connected to system and radio, navigation seat andhandgrip heaters, battery the tocharge exercises a maximum offive braking braking exercise control lights beforeeach Info_I_ABS_us_xx.fm Seite 3 Freitag, 22. Juli 2005 10:09 10

How can the shortest as quickly as possible and with fail, the residual braking func- braking distance be maximum force, the dynamic tion is activated. In this case, achieved? load distribution is unable to the forces to be applied to the E During braking the dynamic follow the increase in brake levers are considerably 3 load distribution between the deceleration and the brake higher and the required lever front and rear wheel changes. force cannot be completely travel increases. The heavier braking is, the transferred to the road sur- The residual braking function higher the load on the front face. To prevent locking of is a mechanical function and is wheel. The greater the wheel the front wheel, the ABS must always available when the load, the more braking force intervene and reduce the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS can be transferred. brake pressure, which fails, regardless of the battery To achieve the shortest possi- increases the braking charging level. It meets all ble braking distance, the front distance. requirements of the worldwide brake must be operated legislation on the brake design quickly and with increasing What happens when the ABS of motor vehicles and enables force. This optimally utilizes control function fails? A fault in the BMW Motorrad the rider to brake the motor- the dynamic load increase on Integral ABS is indicated by a cycle. the front wheel. At the same corresponding warning in the When driving with the residual time, the clutch should also be BMW MotorradIntegral ABS instrument cluster. braking function, the following disengaged. If only the ABS control function instructions must be followed: With the "forced braking" often fails, the integral system and • Adjust the brake levers to practiced, during which the the brake booster continue to the maximum travel brake pressure is generated operate. If these systems also E BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 4 Info_I_ABS_us_xx.fm Seite 4 Freitag, 22. Juli 2005 10:09 10 10:09 2005 22.Juli 4Freitag, Seite Info_I_ABS_us_xx.fm • As it is anemergency itis As • Observethe thecondition of • In clear situations, carry out • withthefront brake Always • possible quicklyas retailer, as authorized BMW Motorrad an preferably workshop, drive to aspecialized runningfunction, youshould accordingly braking forceapplied the andadapt road surface brakes behavior ofthe response test braking tolearn the and rear brakes always be complied with. becomplied always inspection intervals must to maintenance, the specified regard with condition optimum Motorrad IntegralABSisin To ensurethat theBMW its maintenance status. maintenance? How important is regular always only as good as onlyasgood always Any technical systemis 1st edition US/RF 07.2005 01 477699 277 Order No.: BMW Motorrad circuits. on offroad terrain or on racing extreme weather conditions under resulting requirements not optimized forspecial is The system driving. limits of any surfacewithinthe physical on ofthemotorcycle stability thedriving ensures ABS Integral The BMWMotorrad Integral ABS designed? How isthe Motorrad BMW Riding Machine The Ultimate