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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding Machine Motorcycle data/dealership details

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Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com- pany stamp) Details described or illustrated in this booklet may differ from the motorcycle's actual specification as purchased, the accessories fitted or the national-market specification. No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies. Dimensions, weights, fuel consumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol- erances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany. The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:

Fuel Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded 95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restrictions) Usable fuel capacity approx. 27 l Reserve fuel ≥4l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

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Order No. 01 41 7 712 501 *01417712501* 02.2008, 5th edition *01417712501* *01417712501* Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe. motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic BMW Motorrad. situations. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features. In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value. If you have questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorised Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ...... 21 4 Operation ...... 45 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status Ignition switch and steering you want to find a particular topic indicators ...... 22 lock ...... 47 or item of information. Status indicators with on- Electronic immobiliser 1 General instructions . ... . 5 board computer OE ...... 23 (EWS) ...... 48 Overview ...... 6 Status indicators with ra- Clock ...... 49 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6 dio OE ...... 24 Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 49 Equipment ...... 7 Status indicators with Multifunction display ...... 51 Technical data ...... 7 tyre pressure monitoring On-board computer OE ...... 51 Currency ...... 7 (RDC) OE ...... 24 Tyre pressure monitoring OE 2 General views ...... 9 Status indicators with seat RDC ...... 55 OE General view, left side ...... 11 heating ...... 24 Lights ...... 55 General view, right side ...... 13 Telltale light of cruise con- Turn indicators ...... 57 OE Underneath the seat ...... 15 trol ...... 25 Hazard warning flashers ...... 57 Handlebar fitting, left ...... 16 Standard warnings ...... 25 Emergency off switch (kill Handlebar fitting, right ...... 17 Warnings issued by the on- switch) ...... 58 OE Instrument cluster ...... 18 board computer ...... 30 Automatic Stability Control OE Headlight ...... 19 ABS warnings ...... 32 ASC ...... 59 ASC warnings OE ...... 34 Grip heating OE ...... 60 RDC warnings OE ...... 36 Seat heating OE ...... 60 Anti-theft alarm Seat height ...... 62 warnings OE ...... 42 Windscreen ...... 62 Cruise-control system OE ..... 63 Stowage compartment ...... 65 Clutch ...... 66 6 Engineering details . .. .. 91 Front-wheel stand ...... 123 Brakes ...... 66 Brake system with BMW Mo- Bulbs ...... 125 Mirrors ...... 67 torrad Integral ABS ...... 92 Jump starting ...... 134 Spring preload ...... 67 Electronic engine manage- Battery ...... 135 Damping ...... 68 ment with BMW Motorrad 9 Care ...... 139 OE Electronic Suspension Ad- ASC ...... 94 Care products ...... 140 OE justment ESA ...... 69 Tyre pressure monitoring Washing motorcycle ...... 140 OE Tyres ...... 71 RDC ...... 96 Cleaning easily damaged Headlight ...... 72 7 Accessories ...... 99 components ...... 140 Front and rear seats ...... 73 General instructions ...... 100 Paint care ...... 141 Helmet holder ...... 76 Power socket ...... 100 Protective wax coating . . . . . 142 5 Riding ...... 77 Luggage ...... 101 Laying up motorcycle ...... 142 Safety instructions ...... 78 Case ...... 102 Restoring motorcycle to Checklist ...... 79 Topcase OA ...... 104 use...... 142 Starting...... 80 8 Maintenance ...... 107 10 Technical data ...... 143 OE Lowered suspension ...... 82 General instructions ...... 108 Troubleshooting chart ...... 144 Running in ...... 83 Toolkit...... 108 Threaded fasteners ...... 145 Brakes ...... 84 Engine oil ...... 109 Engine ...... 146 Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 85 Brake system ...... 110 Fuel ...... 147 Refuelling ...... 87 Brake pads ...... 111 Engine oil ...... 147 Securing motorcycle for Brake fluid ...... 113 Clutch ...... 148 transportation ...... 88 Clutch ...... 115 Transmission ...... 149 Tyres ...... 115 Rear-wheel drive ...... 149 Rims ...... 115 Running gear ...... 150 Wheels ...... 116 Brakes ...... 151 Wheels and tyres...... 152 Electrics ...... 153 Frame ...... 154 Dimensions ...... 155 Weights ...... 156 Riding specifications ...... 156 11 Service ...... 157 BMW Motorrad service. . . . . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality ...... 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance ...... 158 BMW Motorrad service network ...... 159 Maintenance work ...... 159 Confirmation of maintenance work ...... 160 Confirmation of service . . . . . 165 General instructions

General instructions 1 Overview ...... 6 5 Abbreviations and symbols ...... 6 Equipment ...... 7 Technical data ...... 7 Currency ...... 7

z instructions General Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- 1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial 6 ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work on Indicates the end of an item of information. the motorcycle is documented in OA Optional accessory Chapter 11. This record of the Instruction. You can obtain option- maintenance work you have had al accessories through performed on your motorcycle is Result of an activity. your authorised BMW a precondition for generous treat- Motorrad dealer; optional ment of goodwill claims. Reference to a page with accessories have to be When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- retrofitted to the motor- your BMW, please remember tion. cycle. to hand over this Rider's Manu- al; it is an important part of the Indicates the end of a EWS Electronic immobiliser motorcycle. passage relating to spe- (Elektronische Wegfahr- cific accessories or items sicherung). z instructions General Abbreviations and of equipment. symbols DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs- Tightening torque. tahlwarnanlage) Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reas- ABS Anti-lock brake system ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data. of others, and to protect your ASC Automatic Stability Con- motorcycle against damage. trol. ESA Electronic Suspension find these features described in the basis of the data, illustrations Adjustment separate manuals. or descriptions in this manual. 1 Electronic Suspension 7 Adjustment. Technical data All dimensions, weights and RDC Tyre pressure control power ratings stated in the (ReifenDruck-Control) Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the Equipment tolerance requirements of the When you ordered your BMW Deutsche Institut für Normung motorcycle, you chose various e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual items of custom equipment. This countries may differ. Rider's Manual describes optional extras (OE) offered by BMW Currency and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles manual may also contain de- are maintained by constant z instructions General scriptions of equipment which development work on designs, you have not ordered. Please equipment and accessories. note, too, that your motorcycle Because of this, your motorcycle might not be exactly as illus- may differ from the information trated in this manual on account supplied in the Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that this Rider's Manual, you will no claims can be entertained on 1 8

z instructions General General views

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

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z General views General view, left side 1 Adjuster for headlight beam 2 throw (underneath the in- 11 strument panel) ( 72) 2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 113) 3 Radio operating panel (OE) (see instructions for use for radio) 4 Power socket ( 100) 5 Extra socket (OE) ( 100) 6 Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear suspension

( 68) z General views 7 Engine oil level indicator ( 109) 8 Engine-oil filler neck ( 110) 2 12

z General views General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 73) 2 2 Rear-seat heating 13 (underneath the rear seat) OE ( 61) 3 Tank rucksack adapter 4 Fuel filler neck ( 87) 5 Clutch-fluid reservoir 6 Windscreen ( 62) 7 Stowage compartment ( 65) with radio with CD drive OE

Radio compartment ( 65) z General views 2 14

z General views Underneath the seat 1 Front-seat height adjust- 2 ment ( 62) 15 2 Battery ( 135) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 114) 4 Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 67) 5 Toolkit 6 Type plate 7 Helmet holder ( 76) 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Payload table

z General views Handlebar fitting, left 2 1 Cruise-control system OE 16 ( 63) 2 Operating ESA OE ( 69) 3 Radio operating unit (OE) 4 Operating ASC OE ( 59) 5 Windscreen adjustment ( 62) 6 Horn 7 Flashing turn indicators, left ( 57), Hazard warning flashers ( 57) 8 High-beam headlight and

z General views headlight flasher ( 56) Handlebar fitting, right 1 Control of the on-board 2 computer OE ( 51) 17 2 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 58) 3 Starter button ( 80) 4 Grip heating OE ( 60) 5 Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warning flashers ( 57) 6 Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 57), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning

flashers ( 58) z General views 7 Front-seat heating OE ( 60) Instrument cluster 2 1 Speedometer 18 2 Telltale lights ( 22) 3 Multifunction display ( 22) 4 Rev. counter 5 Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE) (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) 6 Operation of the clock ( 49) Adjust the dimmer ( 51)

z General views 7 Operating the odometer ( 49) 8 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting) Headlight 1 High-beam headlight 2 2 Low-beam headlight 19 3 Side light

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z General views Status indicators

Status indicators 3 Standard status indicators ...... 22 21 Status indicators with on-board com- puterOE ...... 23 Status indicators with radioOE ...... 24 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC)OE ...... 24 Status indicators with seat heating OE ...... 24 Telltale light of cruise controlOE ..... 25 Standard warnings ...... 25

z Status indicators Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE ...... 30 ABS warnings ...... 32 ASC warningsOE ...... 34 RDC warningsOE ...... 36 Anti-theft alarm warningsOE ...... 42 Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator 3 indicators The gear engaged or N 22 for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The column below the tem- 1 Flashing turn indicators, left perature symbol indicates 2 High-beam headlight the engine temperature. 3 Idle Service-due indicator 1 Fuel capacity ( 22) 4 Flashing turn indicators, 2 Gear indicator ( 22) right z Status indicators 3 Engine temperature ( 22) 4 Clock ( 49) Fuel capacity 5 Odometer The column below the fuel- 6 Trip meter ( 49) pump symbol indicates the remaining quantity of fuel. When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated. If the next service is due in less than one month, the date for the next service is shown briefly the distance is counted down in preferably an authorised BMW after the Pre-Ride Check com- steps of 100 km and is shown Motorrad dealer. 3 pletes. The month and year briefly after the Pre-Ride Check show, accompanied by the word- completes. Status indicators with 23 ing SERVICE; in this example on-board computerOE the next service is due in March If service is overdue, the due 2007. date or the odometer reading at which service was due is accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow. The word "Service" remains permanently visible. If the service-due indicator appears more than a month in advance of the actual due date or if the word "Service" does not 1 Status-indicator panel of

z Status indicators show permanently even though the on-board computer OE If the motorcycle covers long dis- a service is overdue, the date ( 51) tances in the course of the year, stored in memory in the instru- 2 The tripmeter readings al- under certain circumstances it ment panel is incorrect and must ternate with the odometer might be necessary to have it be set. This situation can occur if reading. serviced at a date in advance the battery was disconnected for of the forecast due date. If the a prolonged period of time. countdown distance to the odo- If you want to have the date set meter reading at which a service consult a specialist workshop, will be due is less than 1000 km, Status indicators with Status indicators Status indicators with 3 radioOE with tyre pressure seat heatingOE 24 monitoring (RDC)OE

1 Panel for audio-system dis- 1 Indicator for active heating OE plays (see the instructions 1 Tyre-pressure readout OE stages ( 60) for use for the radio) ( 55)

z Status indicators with on- board computer OE "RDC" is replaced by "BC". The figures shown in the tyre-pressure readings are temperature-compensated (see the section entitled "Engineering details"). Telltale light of cruise Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. controlOE Mode of presentation 3 25

1 Telltale light of cruise con- Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- trol OE ( 63) eral' warning light 1 showing in combination with one of the warning symbols 2. The 'Gener- z Status indicators al' warning light shows red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning symbols appear. The status of the 'General' warning light matches the most urgent warning. Warnings, overview 3 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 26 Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( 27) the display

Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play ( 27)

Flashes red Appears on the dis- Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28) play

Lights up red Appears on the dis- Insufficient battery charge current play ( 28) z Status indicators Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Rear light bulb defective ( 28) play

Appears on the dis- Front light bulb defective ( 29) play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Bulbs defective ( 29) play Electronic immobiliser Lack of fuel can result in The engine is running in active the engine misfiring and emergency operating mode. 3 cutting out unexpectedly. Mis- Engine power might be reduced General warning light shows 27 yellow. firing can damage the catalytic and this can cause hazardous converter; a hazardous situation situations, particularly if you at- EWS ! appears on the display. can result if the engine cuts out tempt to overtake other road Possible cause: unexpectedly. users. The key being used is not au- Do not run the fuel tank dry. Engine power level might be thorised for starting, or commu- Possible cause: lower than normal: adapt your nication between key and engine style of riding accordingly. The fuel tank contains no more electronics is disrupted. than the reserve quantity of fuel. Possible cause: Remove all other vehicle keys The engine control unit has dia- from the same ring as the igni- Reserve fuel gnosed a fault. In exceptional tion key. cases, the engine stops and re- Use the reserve key. fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- Have the defective key re- ≥4l gine runs in emergency operating z Status indicators placed, preferably by an au- Refuelling ( 87) mode. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Engine in emergency- You can continue to ride, but Fuel down to reserve operation mode bear in mind that the usual engine power might not be avail- General warning light shows General warning light shows able. yellow. yellow. Have the fault rectified as Reserve fuel level symbol Engine symbol appears on quickly as possible by a flashes. the display. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil. the engine or the ABS. This can 3 dealer. result in dangerous situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue your 28 Insufficient engine oil The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey. pressure cient. Possible cause: General warning light Riding when engine-oil Alternator or alternator drive belt flashes red. pressure is low can result defective in engine damage. Oil-can symbol appears on Have the fault rectified as Do not continue your journey. the display. quickly as possible by a Have the fault rectified as specialist workshop, preferably The oil pressure in the lube-oil quickly as possible by a an authorised BMW Motorrad system is too low. Stop immedi- specialist workshop, preferably dealer. ately and switch off the engine. an authorised BMW Motorrad The insufficient oil pres- dealer. Rear light bulb defective sure warning does not fulfil General warning light shows z Status indicators the function of an oil gauge. The Insufficient battery charge yellow. only way of checking whether the current Bulb symbol with arrow oil level is correct is to check the General warning light shows pointing to the rear appears oil sight glass. red. on the display. Possible cause: Battery symbol appears on A defective bulb places The engine-oil level is too low. the display. your safety at risk because Check the engine oil level A discharged battery can it is easier for other users to ( 109) oversee the motorcycle. If the oil level is too low: render various systems un- available, for example the lights, Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause: Replace defective bulbs as possible. Low-beam headlight, high-beam soon as possible; always carry a 3 headlight, side-light or turn-indic- complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause: 29 ator bulb defective. possible. Rear light or brake light bulb defective. Replacing high-beam headlight Possible cause: Replacing brake-light, rear bulb ( 125) A combination of the bulb de- light and rear-indicator bulbs Replacing left low-beam head- fects described above has oc- ( 131) light bulb ( 126) curred. Replacing right low-beam See the fault descriptions Front light bulb defective headlight bulb ( 126) above. Bulb symbol with arrow Replacing parking-light bulb pointing to the front ap- ( 128) pears on the display. Replacing front turn indicator bulb ( 133) A defective bulb places your safety at risk because Bulbs defective z Status indicators it is easier for other users to General warning light shows oversee the motorcycle. yellow. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a Bulb symbol with two ar- complete set of spare bulbs if rows appears on the dis- possible. play. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Warnings issued by the 3 on-board computerOE 30 Mode of presentation

Warnings issued by the on-board computer appear in panel 1.

z Status indicators The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 3

Oil appears on Engine-oil level too low ( 32) 31 the display.

Appears on the display Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( 32) ure reading flashes.

Flashes

z Status indicators Engine-oil level too low Ice warning ABS warnings 3 Oil appears on the display. The ambient-temperature read- Mode of presentation ing flashes. 32 Oil-level symbol appears on the display. Ice-crystal symbol flashes. Possible cause: The electronic oil-level sensor Possible cause: has registered an excessively low The air temperature measured oil level. Check the engine-oil at the motorcycle is lower than level at the oil-level indicator the 3°C. next time you stop to refuel: The ice warning does not Check the engine oil level mean that there is no risk ( 109) of black ice forming at measured ABS warnings are indicated by If the oil level is too low: temperatures above 3 °C. ABS warning light 1. Top up the engine oil ( 110) Always take extra care and think The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can dif- Status indicators well ahead when temperatures z Possible cause: are low; remember that the fer in some countries. The oil sensor might be defective danger of black ice is particularly if the "Check oil level" message high on bridges and where the Possible national variant. appears even though a check at road is in the shade. the oil sight glass reveals that the oil level is correct. Ride carefully and think well The detailed descriptions relating Seek the advice of a specialist ahead. to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS workshop, preferably an author- start on page ( 92), and you ised BMW Motorrad dealer. will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 3 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 34) 33

Lights up ABS fault ( 34)

z Status indicators Self-diagnosis not You can continue to ride the ASC warningsOE motorcycle, but make due pro- 3 completed Mode of presentation ABS warning light flashes. vision for the fact that the ABS 34 function is not available. Bear in mind the more detailed in- Possible cause: formation on situations that can The ABS function is not lead to an ABS fault ( 93). available, because self- Have the fault rectified as diagnosis did not complete. The quickly as possible by a motorcycle has to move forward specialist workshop, preferably a few metres for the wheel an authorised BMW Motorrad sensors to be tested. dealer. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind ASC warnings are indicated by that the ABS function is not ASC warning light 1. available until self-diagnosis has The detailed descriptions relating completed. to BMW Motorrad ASC start on z Status indicators page ( 94), and you will find ABS fault an overview listing the possible ABS warning light shows. warnings on the next page.

Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detected a fault. The ABS function is not available. Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 3 Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 36) 35

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 36)

Lights up ASC deactivated ( 36)

Lights up ASC fault ( 36)

z Status indicators ASC intervention Pull away slowly. Bear in mind is not available. Bear in mind 3 ASC warning light quick- that the ASC function is not the more detailed information available until self-diagnosis has on situations that can lead to 36 flashes. The ASC has detected a degree completed. an ASC fault ( 95). Have the fault rectified as of instability at the rear wheel ASC deactivated and has intervened to reduce quickly as possible by a torque. The warning light flashes ASC warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably for longer than ASC intervention an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. lasts. This affords the rider visual Possible cause: feedback on control intervention The rider has switched off the RDC warningsOE even after the critical situation ASC system. has been dealt with. with Automatic Stability Control Mode of presentation OE Self-diagnosis not (ASC) The tyre-pressure readings are based on a reference tyre tem- completed Activate the ASC function ( 59) perature of 20 °C ( 97). z Status indicators ASC warning light slow- flashes. ASC fault Possible cause: ASC warning light shows. Self-diagnosis did not complete, so the ASC function is not avail- Possible cause: able. The engine must be run- The ASC control unit has detec- ning and the motorcycle must ted a fault. The ASC function is reach a speed of at least 5 km/h not available. in order for ASC self-diagnosis to You can continue to ride. Bear complete. in mind that the ASC function 3 37

Warning symbol 2 indicates a The critical tyre press of the critical tyre pressure; the corres- front wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4 ponding reading flashes. flashes. If the critical value is close to the limit of the permissible tolerance with on-board computer OE range, 'General' warning light 1 RDC is replaced by BC.

shows yellow. If the tyre pres- z Status indicators sure registered by the sensor is The detailed descriptions relating outside the permissible tolerance to BMW Motorrad RDC start on range, the 'General' warning light page ( 96), and you will find shows red. an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. Warnings, overview 3 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 38 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( 40)

The critical pressure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( 40)

The critical pressure flashes. "--"or"-- --" Signal transmission disrupted ( 41) appears on the display z Status indicators Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error play ( 41)

"--"or"-- --" appears on the display Lights up yellow RDC appears on Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak the display ( 42) Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak 3 play ( 42) 39

z Status indicators Tyre pressure close Tyre pressure outside Correct the tyre pressure at the 3 to limit of permitted permitted tolerance earliest possible opportunity. 40 tolerance General warning light Before you adjust tyre pres- General warning light shows flashes red. sure, read the information yellow. on temperature compensation Tyre symbol appears on and adjusting pressure in the Tyre symbol appears on the display. section entitled "Engineering the display. The critical pressure flashes. details". The critical pressure flashes. Possible cause: Have the tyre checked for Possible cause: Measured tyre pressure is out- damage by a specialist Measured tyre pressure is close side permitted tolerance. workshop, preferably an to the limit of permitted toler- Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad ance. to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. Correct the tyre pressure as torcycle can be ridden with the If you are unsure whether the stated on the inside cover of tyre in its present condition. motorcycle can be ridden with z Status indicators the Rider's Manual. If the motorcycle can be ridden the tyre in its present condition: Before you adjust tyre pres- with the tyre in its present condi- Do not continue your journey. sure, read the information tion: Notify the breakdown service. on temperature compensation Incorrect tyre pressures im- Have the tyre checked for and adjusting pressure in the pair the motorcycle's hand- damage by a specialist section entitled "Engineering ling characteristics. workshop, preferably an details". If tyre pressure is incorrect it is authorised BMW Motorrad essential to adapt your style of dealer. riding accordingly. Signal transmission Possible cause: Tyre symbol appears on disrupted Wireless communication with the the display. 3 RDC sensors has been disrupted. "--"or"-- --" appears on "--"or"-- --" appears on 41 the display. Possible causes include radio- the display. communication systems operat- Possible cause: Possible cause: ing in the vicinity and interfering The motorcycle has not yet ac- with the link between the RDC Motorcycle is fitted with wheels celerated past the threshold of control unit and the sensors. not equipped with RDC sensors. approximately 30 km/h. The Move to another location and Fit wheels and tyres equipped RDC sensors do not start trans- with RDC sensors. mitting signals until the motor- observe the RDC readings. As- sume that a permanent fault cycle reaches a speed above Possible cause: has not occurred unless the this threshold for the first time One or two RDC sensors have 'General' warning light comes ( 96). failed. on to accompany the symp- Increase speed above this Have the fault rectified by a toms. Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad z Status indicators Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred dealer. specialist workshop, preferably unless the 'General' warning light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: the symptoms. Under these dealer. A system error has occurred. circumstances: Sensor defective or Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably Have the fault rectified by a system error specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows dealer. dealer. yellow. Tyre-pressure sensor Anti-theft alarm 3 battery weak warningsOE 42 General warning light shows Mode of presentation yellow. RDC appears on the display. Battery symbol appears on the display. This error message appears only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre- Anti-theft alarm warnings 2 ap- pressure sensor has lost a sig- pear in combination with 'Gener- nificant proportion of its original z Status indicators al' warning light 1 showing after capacity. There is no assurance the Pre-Ride Check and relate to of how long the tyre pressure the capacity of the internal bat- control system can remain opera- tery that supplies power to the tional. anti-theft alarm. Seek the advice of a specialist The possible warnings are listed workshop, preferably an author- on the next page. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 3 Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 44) 43 play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 44) play

z Status indicators Anti-theft alarm battery Battery symbol appears on 3 weak the display. 44 Battery symbol appears on This error message appears the display. only briefly after the pre- This error message appears ride check completes. only briefly after the pre- Possible cause: ride check completes. The integral battery in the anti- Possible cause: theft alarm has lost its entire ori- The integral battery in the anti- ginal capacity. There is no assur- theft alarm has lost a significant ance that the anti-theft alarm will proportion of its original capa- be operational if the motorcycle's city. There is no assurance of battery is disconnected. how long the anti-theft alarm can Seek the advice of a specialist remain operational if the motor- workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. z Status indicators cycle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows yellow. Operation

Operation 4 Ignition switch and steering lock ..... 47 Seat heatingOE ...... 60 45 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ...... 48 Seat height ...... 62 Clock ...... 49 Windscreen ...... 62 Odometer and tripmeters ...... 49 Cruise-control systemOE ...... 63 Multifunction display ...... 51 Stowage compartment ...... 65 On-board computerOE ...... 51 Clutch ...... 66 Tyre pressure monitoring Brakes ...... 66 z Operation RDCOE ...... 55 Mirrors ...... 67 Lights ...... 55 Spring preload ...... 67 Turn indicators...... 57 Damping ...... 68 Hazard warning flashers...... 57 Electronic Suspension Adjustment Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 58 ESAOE ...... 69 Automatic Stability Control Tyres ...... 71 ASC OE ...... 59 Headlight ...... 72 Grip heatingOE ...... 60 Front and rear seats ...... 73 4 Helmet holder ...... 76 46

z Operation Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock 4 Keys 47 You receive one master key and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 48). Ignition switch and steering lock, tank filler cap lock and the seat and case locks are all operated Turn the key to position 1. Brake servo assistance is with the same key. Side light and all function cir- not available when the igni- z Operation cuits switched on. tion is off. with topcase OA Engine can be started. Do not switch off the ignition If you wish you can arrange to Pre-ride check is performed. when riding. have the topcase fitted with a ( 81) Turn the key to position 2. lock that can be opened with this ABS self-diagnosis is Lights switched off. performed. ( 81) key as well. Consult a specialist Handlebars not locked. with Automatic Stability Control workshop, preferably an author- Key can be removed. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. (ASC) OE Electrically powered accessor- ASC self-diagnosis is per- ies remain operational for a lim- formed. ( 82) ited period of time. The battery can be recharged via the socket. Locking handlebars Turn the key to position 3, engine cannot be started with a 4 while moving the handlebars key that has been barred. slightly. 48 Ignition, lights and all function In-key electronics circuits switched off. The motorcycle's electronics Handlebars locked. exchange certain continuously Key can be removed. changing signals with the electronics in the key; these signals Electronic immobiliser are specific to your motorcycle (EWS) and they are transmitted via the ring aerial in the ignition lock. If the motorcycle is on the Protection against theft The ignition is not enabled for z Operation side stand, the surface of The electronic immobiliser helps starting until the key has been the ground will determine wheth- protect your BMW motorcycle recognised as "authorised" for er it is better to turn the handle- from theft, and this enhanced se- your motorcycle. bars to the left or right. However, curity is at your disposal without A spare key attached to the motorcycle is more stable on any need for you to set paramet- the same ring as the ig- a level surface with the handle- ers or activate additional systems. nition key used to start the en- bars turned to the left than with The engine of a motorcycle fit- gine could "irritate" the electron- the handlebars turned to the ted with this electronic immobil- ics, in which case the enabling right. iser can be started only with the signal for starting is not issued. On level ground, always turn the keys that belong to the vehicle. The EWS warning appears in the handlebars to the left to set the You can also have your author- multifunction display. steering lock. ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar Always keep the spare key sep- Turn the handlebars to the full individual keys, for example if a arately from the ignition key. left or right lock position. particular key goes missing. The Replacement and extra Switch on the ignition. Either press and hold down keys button 1 or wait without press- 4 ing a button. You can obtain replacement/extra 49 keys only through an authorised The clock is now set and the BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys time appears on the display. are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is un- Odometer and der an obligation to check the tripmeters legitimacy of all applications for Selecting readings replacement/extra keys. If you Switch on the ignition. want to have a lost key barred, you have to bring with you all Press and hold down button 1.

z Operation the other keys that belong to Hours reading 2 flashes. the motorcycle. A key that has Press button 1. been barred can subsequently be The hours reading increments cleared and reactivated for use. by one each time you press the button. Clock Press and hold down button 1. Setting clock Minutes reading 3 flashes. Press button 1. Attempting to set the clock The minutes reading incre- while riding the motorcycle ments by one each time you Press button 1. can lead to accidents. press the button. Set the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary. with on-board computer OE 4 50

The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1. rent value and each time the but- The display starts with the cur- The tripmeter is reset to zero. ton is pressed it moves one step rent value and each time the but- z Operation through the following sequence: ton is pressed it moves one step through the following sequence: Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Residual range (RANGE, once Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) fuel level is down to reserve) Odometer (DIST) Tyre pressures (OE) Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Residual range the fuel-level reading nor the dimmer unless the motorcycle without on-board computer OE residual-range readout can be is at a standstill. 4 updated. Press button 1. 51 The calculated range is an The level of dimming appears approximate value. Con- in display field 2. sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Press button 1 again. commends that you should not The brightness of the dis- try to use the full residual range play increases one level each before refuelling. time you press the button. Each time you press the button Multifunction display after maximum brightness is reached, brightness is reduced The residual-range readout in- Adjusting dimmer z Operation dicates how far you can ride with by one level. the fuel remaining in the tank. OE This reading is not displayed until On-board computer fuel level has dropped to reserve. Selecting readings This distance is calculated on the Switch on the ignition. basis of fuel level and average consumption. When refuelling after running on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as otherwise the sensor Attempting to adjust the will not be able to register the dimmer while riding the new level. If the sensor cannot motorcycle can lead to accidents. register the new level neither Do not attempt to adjust the Range If ambient temperature 4 Average speed drops below 3 °C a warn- Average consumption ing appears, drawing your atten- 52 Oil level tion to the risk of black ice form- Tyre pressures (OE) ing. The display automatically switches from any other mode Ambient temperature to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Press button 1. Range

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When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine can falsify ambient-temperature reading 1. If the effect of the en- The display starts with the cur- gine's heat becomes excessive, The description of the residual- rent value and each time the but- -- temporarily appears on the range function ( 51) also cov- ton is pressed it moves one step display. ers range readout 1. You can through the following sequence: also view the range before the fuel level drops to reserve. Ambient temperature A special average-consumption Average speed figure is used to calculate range; 4 this figure is not necessarily the same as the value you can call 53 up for viewing on the display. When the motorcycle is propped on its side stand the slight angle of inclination means that the sensor cannot register the fuel level correctly. This is the reason Press and hold down button 1. why the range is calculated only Average speed is reset to zero. when the motorcycle is on the Average speed 1 is calculated

on the basis of the time elapsed Operation move. Average consumption z since the last reset. Times The calculated range is only during which the engine was an approximate reading. stopped are excluded from the Consequently, BMW Motorrad calculation. recommends that you should not try to use the full range before Resetting average speed refuelling. Switch on the ignition. Select average speed.

Average consumption 1 is calculated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel Oil level The readings mean: 4 used. Oil level is correct 54 Resetting average consumption Check the oil level with the Switch on the ignition. dipstick the next time you Select average consumption. stop for fuel. If you call up another reading on the on-board computer, this symbol remains visible until the sensor again registers a Oil-level indicator 1 gives you correct oil level.

z Operation an indication of the engine oil Oil level cannot be meas- level. You can call up this read- ured (conditions as stated ing only when the motorcycle is above not satisfied). at a standstill. The most recently measured level is displayed for 5 seconds The preconditions for the oil level when you next switch on the ig- Press and hold down button 1. check are as follows: nition. Average consumption is reset Engine at operating temperat- to zero. ure. The oil-level sensor might Engine idling for at least 30 be defective if the "Check seconds. oil level" message appears even Side stand retracted. though the oil level in the oil Make sure the motorcycle is sight glass is correct. In this upright. case, consult your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tyre pressure monitoring RDCOE 4 Viewing tyre-pressure 55 readings Switch on the ignition.

The tyre pressures are shown, With on-board computer: Re- accompanied by the wording peatedly press button 1 until RDC. The front tyre pressure the tyre-pressure readings ap- z Operation is on the left; the reading on the pear on the display. right is the rear tyre pressure. -- -- appears directly after the Lights ignition is switched on, because Side light Repeatedly press button 1 un- the sensors do not transmit tyre til the tyre-pressure readings pressures until the motorcycle The side lights switch on auto- appear on the display. accelerates to 30 km/h. matically when the ignition is switched on. Indicates the reading for The side lights place tyre pressures. a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight switched 4 The low-beam headlight switches on. Move full-beam headlight 56 on automatically when you start the engine. switch 1 to the centre position. High-beam headlight switched When the engine is not off. running you can switch on Press the bottom section of the lights by switching on the ig- full-beam headlight switch 1. nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating The high-beam headlight is the headlight flasher. switched on until you release Immediately after switching the button (headlight flasher). off the ignition, press and hold High-beam headlight and down button 1 for the left turn z Operation Switching on parking headlight flasher indicators. lights Parking light switches on. Switch off the ignition. Switching off parking lights Switch the ignition on and then off again. Parking lights switched off.

Press the top section of full- beam headlight switch 1. Turn indicators Switching on right Cancelling turn indicators Switching on left flashing flashing turn indicators 4 turn indicators Switch on the ignition. 57 Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a you have ridden for approxim- distance of about 200 m. ately 10 seconds, or covered a distance of about 200 m. Press cancel button 3.

Flashing turn indicators z Operation switched off. Turn indicator telltale light is off. Hazard warning flashers Press button 2 for the right- Switching on hazard hand turn indicators. Press button 1 for the left- Right-hand turn indicators warning flashers hand turn indicators. switched on. Switch on the ignition. Left-hand turn indicators Telltale light for right-hand turn switched on. The hazard warning flash- indicator flashes. ers place a strain on the Telltale light for left-hand turn battery. Do not use the hazard indicators flashes. warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch 4 absolutely necessary. are switched on. (kill switch) Left/right turn indicator telltale 58 If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition lights flash. switched on, the turn-indicator Switch off the ignition. function is activated instead of The hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flashers, and continue to operate. remains active until you release Left/right turn indicator telltale the button. The hazard warning lights off. flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released. Switching off hazard warning flashers z Operation 1 Emergency off switch (kill switch)

Operating the kill switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall. Do not operate the kill switch when riding. Simultaneously press button 1 Press cancel button 3. The emergency off switch is a for left turn indicators and but- Hazard warning flashers kill switch for switching off the ton 2 for right turn indicators. switched off. engine quickly and easily. Activating ASC function 4 59

a Normal operating position Press and hold down ASC but- (run) ton 1 until the ASC warning Press and hold down ASC but- b Engine switched off. light changes status. ton 1 until the ASC warning z Operation ASC warning light starts to You cannot start the engine light changes status. show. unless the kill switch is in ASC warning light goes out; the run position. Release the ASC button within if self-diagnosis has not two seconds. completed the ASC warning light Automatic Stability ASC warning light remains starts flashing. Control ASCOE ON. Release the ASC button within two seconds. The ASC function is deactiv- Deactivating ASC function The ASC warning light re- ated. Switch on the ignition. mains off or continues to flash. You have the option of deactivating the ASC function The ASC function is activated. while the motorcycle is on the Instead of pressing the ASC move. button, you have the option of switching the ignition off and The increase in power con- Seat heatingOE 4 then on again. sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat- Seat heating, front seat 60 An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light tery if you are riding at low en- shows when the motorcycle ac- gine speeds. If the charge level celerates to a speed in excess is low, grip heating is switched of 10 km/h after the ignition was off to ensure the battery's start- switched off and then on again. ing capability. Grip heatingOE

z Operation 1 Switch for seat heating, front seat

The front seat has two-stage heating. Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is 2 Heating off. running. 3 50 % heat output (one dot The increase in power con- 1 Grip-heating switch visible) 4 100 % heat output (three sumption caused by the seat heating can drain the bat- The handlebar grips have two- dots visible) tery if you are riding at low en- stage heating. Grip heating can gine speeds. If the charge level be activated only when the en- is low, seat heating is switched gine is running. off to ensure the battery's start- Seat heating, rear seat ing capability. 4 61

2 Switch centred: Heating off. 1 Switch for seat heating, rear 3 Switch pushed back: 50% heating power. 2 Heating off. seat z Operation 3 50% heating power 4 Switch pushed forward: 4 100% heating power The rear seat has two-stage 100% heat output. heating. Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running. The increase in power consumption caused by the seat heating can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low, seat heating is switched off to ensure the battery's starting capability. Indicator in multifunction Rear seat, 100 % heating Windscreen OE power 4 display Adjusting windscreen 62 Seat height Switch on the ignition. Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( 74)

z Operation The symbols shown below appear on the display to indicate which heating stage has been Press the top section of but- selected: ton 1. Front seat, 50 % heating Windscreen higher power Remove seat supporting rod 1 Press the bottom section of Front seat, 100 % heating and reinsert it at the desired button 1. power height. Windscreen lower Install the front seat ( 74) Rear seat, 50 % heating power Cruise-control Setting road speed Step-by-step acceleration systemOE 4 Switching on cruise 63 control

Briefly push button 3 in the Briefly push button 3 in the

SET direction SET direction z Operation Cruise control can be used Speed is increased by approx. in the speed range from 2 km/h each time you push the Move switch 1 to ON. 50 km/h to 180 km/h. button, and the new setting is Telltale light 2 in the switch saved. lights up red. Telltale light for cruise control shows. The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved. Stepless acceleration Step-by-step deceleration Stepless deceleration 4 64

Push button 3 in the SET dir- Briefly push button 3 in the Push button 3 in the RES dir-

z Operation ection and hold it in this posi- RES direction ection and hold it in this position. Speed is decreased by approx. tion. The motorcycle accelerates 2 km/h each time you push the The motorcycle decelerates steplessly. button, and the new setting is steplessly. Release button 3. saved. Release button 3. The motorcycle maintains your Release button 3. The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved. current cruising speed and the setting is saved. setting is saved. Deactivating cruise control Apply the brakes or pull the clutch or close the throttle (turn the throttle twistgrip back past the twistgrip the motorcycle will Stowage compartment the idle position). decelerate only to the cruising 4 The cruise-control system is speed saved in memory, even Opening stowage deactivated. though you might have intended compartment 65 The cruise control telltale light slowing to a lower speed. goes out. Telltale light for cruise con- The telltale light in the switch trol shows. remains on. The motorcycle resumes the Resuming former cruising previous cruising speed. speed Switching off cruise

control z Operation Use the ignition key to turn lock barrel 1 to right angles with the forward direction of travel. Lock of the stowage compartment unlocked. Push the lock barrel in. Push button 3 in the RES dir- The lid opens. ection. Move switch 1 to OFF. Opening the throttle does The system is deactivated. not deactivate the cruise- Button 3 is locked. control system. If you release Closing stowage Clutch The adjusting screw is easi- 4 compartment er to turn if you push the Adjusting clutch lever clutch lever forward. 66 If the position of the clutch Adjustment options: fluid reservoir is changed, From position 1: smallest span air can enter the clutch system. between handlebar grip and Do not twist the handlebar fitting clutch lever or the handlebars. to position 3: largest span Attempting to adjust the between handlebar grip and clutch lever while riding the clutch lever motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the Brakes z Operation Snap the lid of the compartment closed and push it down. clutch lever unless the motor- Adjusting handbrake lever cycle is at a standstill. The lock engages with an aud- Changing the position of ible click. the brake-fluid reservoir can Use the ignition key to turn allow air to penetrate the brake the lock barrel in line with the system. forward direction of travel. Do not twist the handlebar fitting Lock of the stowage compart- or the handlebars. ment locked. Attempting to adjust the brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1 to the desired position. brake lever unless the motorcycle Mirrors accordingly when the motorcycle is at a standstill. is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors 4 Adjusting spring preload 67 for rear wheel Remove the rear seat ( 73)

Turn adjusting screw 1 to the Pivot the mirror to the correct z Operation desired position. position by pressing gently at The adjusting screw is easi- the edge. er to turn if you push the handbrake lever forward. Spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- Adjustment options: Adjustment for rear ling will suffer if you do not From position 1: smallest span suspension match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. between handlebar grip and It is essential to set spring pre- Adjust the damping characteristic brake lever load of the rear suspension to to suit spring preload. to position 4: largest span suit the load carried by the mo- between handlebar grip and torcycle. Increase spring preload If you want to increase spring brake lever when the motorcycle is heavily preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- loaded and reduce spring preload ection indicated by the HIGH Damping arrow. 4 Setting If you want to reduce spring 68 preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- Damping must be adapted to suit ection indicated by the LOW the surface on which the motor- arrow. cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload. An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. An increase in spring preload There is a risk of injury requires firmer damping, a re- by burns if you adjust the damping characteristic while the z Operation duction in spring preload requires softer damping. silencer is hot. Use a screwdriver extension and Adjusting damping for wear protective gloves. rear wheel Adjust the damping character- Basic setting of spring Make sure the ground is level istic, using the tool from the preload, rear and firm and place the motor- on-board toolkit to turn adjust- cycle on its stand. ing screw 1. Knob at "STD" mark on scale at side (Rider weigh- ing 85 kg, motorcycle fully fuelled) Install the rear seat ( 75) Basic setting of rear-suspension damping charac- 4 teristic 69 Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the direction indicated by the H arrow, then back it off 3/4 of a turn in the direction indicated If you want a harder damping by the S arrow. (Full load of The damping characteristic is characteristic, use a screw- fuel, with rider 85 kg) shown in panel 1 of the multi- driver to turn adjusting screw 1 function display, and spring pre- z Operation in the direction indicated by the Electronic Suspension load in panel 2. The clock is not H arrow. Adjustment ESAOE shown while the ESA readout is If you want a softer damping active. Settings characteristic, use a screw- Three spring-preload stages can driver to turn adjusting screw 1 Electronic Suspension Adjust- be combined with three damping in the direction indicated by the ment ESA provides a convenient characteristics to fine-tune the S arrow. way of adapting the motorcycle motorcycle's suspension to the to different conditions. load it carries and the surface over which you want to ride. Calling up settings Switch on the ignition. as the damping characteristic 4 if you allow a certain length of time to pass without pressing 70 button 1. Adjuster, spring preload In order to ensure rapid adjustment at ambient temperatures below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad recommends adjusting the sus- Press button 1. Press button 1. pension to the setting for two-up The current setting is The current setting is riding and allowing adjustment to displayed. displayed. z Operation complete before your passenger The reading remains visible for Press button 1 once at each mounts the motorcycle. a few seconds before disap- step. The ESA indicator continues pearing automatically. The display field starts at the to flash until adjustment com- current status and cycles through pletes. Do not attempt to move Adjusting suspension the following sequence: damping the motorcycle until adjustment has completed. Switch on the ignition. COMF Comfortable damping characteristic You can adjust the damp- Adjusting spring preload NORM Normal damping char- ing characteristic while the Start the engine acteristic motorcycle is on the move. SPORT Sporty damping char- You cannot adjust spring acteristic preload while the motor- The setting shown on the dis- cycle is on the move. play is automatically accepted Wait until adjustment com- One-up At high road speeds, tyre pletes (reading stops flashing) valves have a tendency to 4 before pulling away. open as a result of centrifugal One-up with luggage 71 If the temperature is very low, force. take the weight off the motor- Fit valve caps with rubber seals cycle before increasing spring Two-up (with luggage) and screw them on firmly to pre- preload; if applicable, have your vent sudden deflation. passenger dismount. The settings shown on the dis- Make sure the ground is level play are automatically accepted and firm and place the motor- as the spring preload and, if cycle on its stand. applicable, the damping char- Check tyre pressures against acteristic if you allow a certain the data below. z Operation length of time to pass without pressing button 1. The read- Tyre pressure, front ing flashes while spring preload adjustment is in progress. 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) Tyres 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold) Press button 1. Checking tyre pressures The current setting is Tyre pressure, rear displayed. Incorrect tyre pressures im- Press and hold down button 1 pair the motorcycle's handling characteristics and increase until the reading changes. 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold) The display field starts at the the rate of tyre wear. 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with current status and cycles through Always check that the tyre pres- luggage, tyre cold) the following sequence: sures are correct. If tyre pressure is too low: Headlight beam throw and Headlight beam-throw 4 Correct tyre pressure. spring preload adjustment 72 Headlight beam throw is gener- Headlight ally kept constant when spring Adjusting headlight for preload is adjusted to suit load. driving on left/driving on Spring preload adjustment might right not suffice only if the motorcycle is very heavily loaded. Under If the motorcycle is ridden in a these circumstances, headlight country where the opposite rule beam throw has to be adjusted of the road applies, its asymmet- to suit the weight carried by the ric low-beam headlight will tend motorcycle. z Operation to dazzle oncoming traffic. 1 Headlight beam-throw ad- Have the headlight set accord- Consult a specialist work- justment ingly by a specialist workshop, shop, preferably an au- Spring preload adjustment might preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad deal- not suffice if the motorcycle is Motorrad dealer. er, if you are unsure whether very heavily loaded. Moving the the headlight basic setting is pivot lever adjusts headlight Commercially available ad- correct. hesive tape will damage the beam throw so as not to dazzle plastic lens of the light. oncoming traffic. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light. with seat heating OE 4 73

a Normal position Turn the key counter-clockwise b Position for heavy load in the seat lock. Disconnect plug 1.

z Operation Front and rear seats Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.

At the same time, press down Pull the seat to the rear to re- on the rear seat. lease it from its holders. Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. Removing front seat Lift the seat up to remove. 4 Remove the rear seat ( 73) Installing front seat 74 with seat heating OE

If too much pressure is applied in the forward direction, there is a danger that the z Operation Lift the rear of the front seat. motorcycle will be pushed off its Connect plug 2. stand. with seat heating OE Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Push the front seat forward in- to seat supporting rod 1. Make sure that the seat is correctly located.

Disconnect plug 2. Install the rear seat ( 75) 4 Installing rear seat Install the front seat ( 74) 75 with seat heating OE

If you install the seat in the low If too much pressure is ap- position, check that the seat's plied in the forward direc- rubber buffers 3 engage the tion, there is a danger that the z Operation bottom mounts in the frame. motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Connect plug 1. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Push the rear seat into the holders in such a way that the tongues engage the corresponding holders. Firmly press down on the rear seat at the rear. Firmly press the front seat into The rear seat engages with an the mount. audible click. Helmet holder 4 Securing helmet to 76 motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( 73)

The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the z Operation way when you hook the helmet into position. Use the wire rope available as Pass the steel cable through an optional accessory to secure the helmet and push it onto the helmet to helmet holder 1. the helmet holder. Install the rear seat ( 75) Riding

Riding 5 Safety instructions ...... 78 77 Checklist...... 79 Starting ...... 80 Lowered suspensionOE ...... 82 Running in ...... 83

Brakes ...... 84 z Riding Parking your motorcycle ...... 85 Refuelling ...... 87 Securing motorcycle for transportation ...... 88 Safety instructions Settings of the spring-strut and Do not ride your motorcycle after shock-absorber system consuming alcohol, drugs and/or 5 Rider's equipment Imbalanced load medication. 78 Do not ride without the correct Loose clothing clothing. Always wear: Insufficient tyre pressure Risk of poisoning Helmet Poor tyre tread Exhaust fumes contain carbon Motorcycling jacket and Etc. monoxide, which is colourless trousers and odourless but highly toxic. Gloves Correct loading Inhaling the exhaust fumes Boots Overloading and imbal- therefore represents a z Riding This applies even to short jour- anced loads can adversely health hazard and can even neys, and to every season of the affect the motorcycle's handling. cause loss of consciousness with year. Your authorised BMW Mo- Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. torrad dealer will be glad to ad- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. vise you on the correct clothing comply with the instructions on Do not run the engine in an en- for every purpose. loading. closed space. Speed Alcohol and drugs High voltage If you ride at high speed, always Even small amounts of Touching live parts of the bear in mind that various bound- alcohol or drugs will ad- ignition system with the ary conditions can adversely af- versely affect your perception engine running can cause electric fect the handling of your motor- and your ability to assess situ- shock. cycle: ations and make decisions, and Do not touch parts of the igni- slow down your reflexes. Med- tion system when the engine is ication can exacerbate these ef- running. fects. Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are engine control unit 5 to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine 79 there is a danger of overheating Flammable materials (e.g. control unit can damage and damage. hay, leaves, grass, clothing the motorcycle and cause acci- For this reason, observe the fol- and luggage, etc.) could ignite dents. lowing points: if allowed to come into contact Do not tamper with the engine Do not run the fuel tank dry. with the hot exhaust pipe. control unit. Do not attempt to start or run Do not permit flammable materi- Tampering with the engine the engine with a spark-plug als to come into contact with the control unit can result in Riding cap disconnected. z hot exhaust system. mechanical loads that the mo- Stop the engine immediately if Cooling would be torcycle's components are not it misfires. inadequate if the engine designed to withstand. Damage Use only unleaded fuel. were allowed to idle for a lengthy caused in this way is not covered Comply with all specified main- period with the motorcycle at by the warranty. tenance intervals. a standstill: overheating would Do not tamper with the engine Unburned fuel will destroy result. In extreme cases, the control unit. the catalytic converter. motorcycle could catch fire. Note the points listed for protec- Do not allow the engine to idle Checklist tion of the catalytic converter. unnecessarily. Ride away imme- Use the following checklist to diately after starting the engine. check important functions, settings and wear limits before you ride off. Brakes engage a gear before retracting Pre-ride check is performed. 5 Brake-fluid levels, front and rear the side stand. ( 81) Clutch ABS self-diagnosis is 80 Clutch fluid level Gearbox performed. ( 81) Damping-characteristic setting You can start the engine when with Automatic Stability Control and spring preload the gearbox is in neutral or if you (ASC) OE Tyre-tread depth and tyre pull the clutch with a gear en- ASC self-diagnosis is per- pressures gaged. Do not pull the clutch un- formed. ( 82) Cases correctly installed and til after you have switched on the luggage secured ignition, as otherwise the engine z Riding will refuse to start. At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuelling Starting engine stop) Brake-pad wear (every third refuelling stop) Starting Side stand Press starter button 1. You cannot start the motorcycle If ambient temperatures are with the side stand extended and very low, you might find it a gear engaged. The engine will necessary to open the throttle Kill switch in run position a. switch itself off if you start it with slightly when starting the engine. the gearbox in neutral and then Switch on the ignition. At ambient temperatures below 0 °C, disengage the clutch after General warning light shows Have the fault rectified as switching on the ignition. red. quickly as possible by a 5 specialist workshop, preferably The start attempt is auto- CHECK! appears on the dis- an authorised BMW Motorrad 81 matically interrupted if bat- play. dealer. tery voltage is too low. Recharge Phase 2 the battery before you start the ABS self-diagnosis engine, or use jump leads and a BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- donor battery to start. General warning light shows forms self-diagnosis to ensure The engine starts. yellow. its operability. Self-diagnosis is

If the engine refuses to start, performed automatically when z Riding consult the troubleshooting CHECK! appears on the dis- you switch on the ignition. The chart in the section entitled play. motorcycle has to move forward "Technical data". ( 144) with cruise-control system: at a speed above 5 km/h for the SET light shows. wheel sensors to be tested. Pre-ride check The instrument panel runs a test If the 'General' warning light does Phase 1 of the 'General' warning light not show: Test of the diagnosis-compat- when the ignition is switched on: Some malfunctions cannot ible system components with this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The be indicated if the 'Gener- the motorcycle at a standstill. test is aborted if you start the al' warning light cannot be dis- ABS warning light flashes. engine before it completes. played. Phase 1 Check that the 'General' warning Possible national variant of light comes on, and that it shows the ABS warning light. red and yellow. Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosisOE ASC self-diagnosis 5 Test of the wheel sensors as BMW Motorrad ASC performs completed the motorcycle pulls away from The ASC warning light goes 82 self-diagnosis to ensure its op- rest. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- out. ABS warning light flashes. formed automatically when you switch on the ignition. The en- If an indicator showing an ASC gine must be running and the fault appears when ASC self- Possible national variant of motorcycle must reach a speed diagnosis completes: the ABS warning light. of at least 5 km/h in order for You can continue to ride. Bear in mind that the ASC function ABS self-diagnosis ASC self-diagnosis to complete. z Riding is not available. completed Phase 1 Have the fault rectified as The ABS warning light goes Test of the diagnosis-compat- quickly as possible by a out. ible system components with specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad If an indicator showing an ABS the motorcycle at a standstill. dealer. fault appears when ABS self-dia- ASC warning light slow- flashes. gnosis completes: Lowered suspensionOE You can continue to ride. Bear Phase 2 in mind that neither the ABS A motorcycle with lowered function nor the integral brak- Test of the diagnosis-compat- suspension has less ground ing function is available. ible system components while clearance and cannot corner Have the fault rectified as the motorcycle is on the move. at angles of heel as extreme quickly as possible by a ASC warning light slow- as those achievable by a specialist workshop, preferably flashes. counterpart motorcycle with an authorised BMW Motorrad standard-height suspension. dealer. Risk of accident by unex- Running in Avoid low engine speeds at full pectedly early contact with load. The first 1000 km 5 the ground. Do not omit the first inspection Bear in mind that lowered While running in the motor- after 500 - 1200 km. 83 suspension limits the cycle, vary the throttle opening motorcycle's angle of heel and and engine-speed range fre- Brake pads ground clearance. quently. New brake pads must "bed Try to do most of your rid- down" and therefore do not Test your motorcycle's angle ing during this initial period on achieve their optimum friction of heel in situations that do not twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- levels during the first 500 km. involve risk. When riding over

ing high-speed main roads and You can compensate for this z Riding kerbs and similar obstacles, bear highways if possible. initial reduction in braking in mind that your motorcycle's efficiency by exerting greater ground clearance is limited. Exceeding the specified engine speeds while running pressure on the levers. Lowering the motorcycle's sus- in will lead to increased engine New brake pads can ex- pension shortens suspension wear. tend stopping distance by a travel (see the section entitled Keep to the specified engine significant margin. "Technical Data"). Ride comfort speeds for running in. Apply the brakes in good time. might be restricted as a result. Do not exceed the rpm limits Be sure to adjust spring preload recommended for running in. Tyres accordingly, particularly for riding New tyres have a smooth sur- two-up. Running-in speed face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres <4000 min-1 are run in. This running in pro- No full-load acceleration. cedure is essential if the tyres are makes the best possible use extreme conditions, the brakes 5 to achieve maximum grip. of the dynamic increase in load could overheat and suffer severe at the front wheel. Remember damage. 84 Tyres do not have their full grip when new and there to pull the clutch at the same Use both front and rear brakes, is a risk of accidents at extreme time. In the "panic braking situ- and make use of the engine's angles of heel. ations" that are trained so fre- braking effect as well. Avoid extreme angles of heel. quently braking force is applied as rapidly as possible and with Wet brakes Brakes the rider's full force exerted on After the motorcycle has the brake levers; under these cir- been washed, ridden

Riding How can stopping z cumstances the dynamic shift through water or ridden in distance be minimised? in load distribution cannot keep the rain, the brake discs and Each time the brakes are applied, pace with the increase in de- pads might be wet and the a load distribution shift takes celeration and the tyres cannot brakes might not take effect place with the load shifting for- transmit the full braking force to immediately. ward from the rear to the front the surface of the road. ABS has Apply the brakes in good time wheel. The sharper the motor- to intervene to keep the front until the brakes have dried out. cycle decelerates, the more load wheel from locking; this increases is shifted to the front wheel. The stopping distance. Salt on brakes higher the wheel load, the more The brakes may fail to take braking force can be transmitted Descending mountain effect immediately if the without the wheel locking. passes motorcycle was ridden on salt- To optimise stopping distance, There is a danger of the covered roads and the brakes apply the front brakes rapidly and brakes fading if you use were not applied for some time. keep on increasing the force you only the rear brakes when des- Apply the brakes in good time apply to the brake lever. This cending mountain passes. Under until the salt layer on the brake discs and brake pads has been quently on unsurfaced tracks or The side stand is designed removed. poor roads. to support only the weight 5 Check the thickness of the brake of the motorcycle. Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace Do not lean or sit on the 85 Oil and grease on the brake the brake pads in good time. motorcycle with the side stand discs and pads considerably extended. diminish braking efficiency. Parking your Slowly lean the motorcycle to Especially after repair and main- motorcycle the side until its weight is taken tenance work, make sure that the Placing motorcycle on by the stand and dismount to brake discs and brake pads are the left.

side stand Riding free of oil and grease. z If the ground is soft or un- If the motorcycle is on the Dirt or mud on brakes even, there is no guaran- side stand, the surface of the ground will determine wheth- When riding on loose sur- tee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand. er it is better to turn the handle- faces or muddy roads, the bars to the left or right. However, Always check that the ground brakes may fail to take effect the motorcycle is more stable on under the stand is level and immediately because of dirt or a level surface with the handle- firm. moisture on the discs or brake bars turned to the left than with pads. Switch off the engine. the handlebars turned to the Apply the brakes in good time Pull the handbrake lever. right. until the brakes have been Hold the motorcycle upright On level ground, always turn the cleaned. and balanced. handlebars to the left to set the The brake pads will wear Use your left foot to extend the steering lock. side stand fully. more rapidly if you ride fre- Turn the handlebars to full left or right lock. Check that the motorcycle is Sit on the motorcycle and use same time pull the motorcycle 5 standing firmly. your left foot to retract the side to the rear. stand. 86 On a gradient, the motor- Excessive movements cycle should always face Placing motorcycle on could cause the centre uphill; select 1st gear. stand to retract, and the centre stand motorcycle would topple in Lock the steering lock. If the ground is soft or un- consequence. Removing motorcycle even, there is no guaran- Do not lean or sit on the mo- from side stand tee that the motorcycle will rest torcycle with the centre stand firmly on the stand. extended.

Riding Unlock the steering lock. z Always check that the ground Check that the motorcycle is From the left, grip the handle- under the stand is level and standing firmly. bars with both hands. firm. Pull the handbrake lever. Lock the steering lock. Swing your right leg over the Switch off the engine. seat and lift the motorcycle to Dismount and keep your left Removing motorcycle the upright position. hand on the left handlebar grip. from centre stand Hold the motorcycle upright Grip the rear frame with your Unlock the steering lock. and balanced. right hand. Place your left hand on the left Use your right foot on the pin An extended side stand can handlebar grip. of the centre stand to press catch on the ground when Grip the rear frame with your the stand down until its curved the motorcycle is moving and right hand. feet touch the ground. lead to a fall. Push the motorcycle forward Place your full body weight on Retract the side stand before off the centre stand. the centre stand and at the moving the motorcycle. Check that the centre stand has fully retracted. Refuelling stream deflectors immediately if they come into contact with Fuel is highly flammable. A 5 fuel. naked flame close to the 87 fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- Leaded fuel will destroy the plosion. catalytic converter. Do not smoke. Never bring a Use only unleaded fuel. naked flame near the fuel tank. Make sure the ground is level Fuel expands when hot. and firm and place the motor- Fuel escaping from an cycle on its stand. Refuel with fuel of the grade overfilled tank could make its way Riding stated below; do not fill the z onto the rear tyre. This could tank past the bottom edge of cause a fall. the filler neck. Do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck. Recommended fuel grade Fuel attacks plastics, which become dull or unsightly. 98 ROZ/RON (Premium plus Wipe off plastic parts immediately unleaded) if they come into contact with fuel. 95 ROZ/RON (Premium Open the protective cap. unleaded (fuel grade, Fuel can attack the material Open the fuel tank cap with usable with power- and of the windscreen and the the ignition key by turning it consumption-related side slipstream deflectors, which counter-clockwise. restrictions)) become dull or unsightly. Wipe off the windscreen and slip- 5 Usable fuel capacity 88 approx. 27 l

Reserve fuel

≥4l Press the fuel tank cap down The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- z Riding firmly to close. and fall on its side. ents. Remove the key and close the Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap protective cap. cannot topple sideways. components such as brake lines or wires. Securing motorcycle Push the motorcycle onto the for transportation transportation flat and hold it in At the front, secure the straps position: do not place it on the to the top fork bridge on both Make sure that all components side stand or centre stand. sides. that might come into contact Pass the straps through the with straps used to secure the leading link and tighten the motorcycle are adequately pro- straps. tected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. 5 89

At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both z Riding sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear. 5 90

z Riding Engineering details

Engineering details 6 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 92 91 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC OE ...... 94 Tyre pressure monitoring RDCOE ...... 96

z Engineering details Brake system with How does ABS work? What are the effects of 6 BMW Motorrad Integral The amount of braking force that surface irregularities? 92 ABS can be transferred to the road Humps and surface irregular- depends on factors hat include ities can cause the wheels to Partially integral brakes the coefficient of friction of the lose contact temporarily with the Your motorcycle is equipped with road surface. Loose stones, ice road surface; if this happens the partially integral brakes. Both and snow or a wet road all have braking force that can be trans- front and rear brakes are applied much lower coefficients of fric- mitted to the road can drop to when you pull the handbrake tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur- zero. If the brakes are applied lever. The footbrake lever acts face. The lower the coefficient under these circumstances the only on the rear brake. of friction, the longer the braking ABS has to reduce braking force While the brakes are slowing the distance. to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak- wheels regain contact with the distribution between front and ing force exceeds the maxim- road surface. At this instant the rear brakes to suit the load on um transferrable limit, the wheels BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the motorcycle. start to lock and the motorcycle must assume an extremely low z Engineering details The integral braking func- loses its directional stability; a fall coefficient of friction, so that the tion makes it very difficult is imminent. Before this situation wheels will continue to rotate un- to spin the rear wheel by opening can occur, ABS intervenes and der all imaginable circumstances, the throttle with the front brake adapts braking pressure to the because this is the precondition applied to keep the motorcycle maximum transferrable braking for ensuring directional stability. stationary (burn-out). Attempted force, so the wheels continue As soon as is registers the ac- burn-outs can result in damage to turn and directional stability tual circumstances, the system to the rear brake and the clutch. is maintained irrespective of the reacts instantly and adjusts brak- Do not attempt burn-outs. condition of the road surface. ing force accordingly to achieve Rear wheel lift What is the design optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden baseline for BMW 6 deceleration, however, under cer- Motorrad Integral ABS? What feedback does the 93 tain circumstances it is possible rider receive from the Within the limits imposed by that the BMW Motorrad Integ- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent tegral ABS ensures directional ABS? the rear wheel from lifting clear stability on any surface. The sys- If the ABS system has to reduce of the ground. If this happens tem is not optimised for special braking force on account of the the outcome can be a highsiding requirements that apply under circumstances described above, situation in which the motorcycle extreme competitive situations vibration is perceptible through can flip over. off-road or on the track. the handbrake lever. Severe braking can cause When the handbrake lever is the rear wheel to lift off the Special situations pulled, brake pressure is also ground. The speeds of the front and rear built up at the rear wheel by When you brake, bear in mind wheels are compared as one the integral function. If the that ABS control cannot be relied means of detecting a wheel's brake pedal is depressed after on in all circumstances to prevent incipient tendency to lock. If the z Engineering details the handbrake lever is pulled, the rear wheel from lifting clear of system registers implausible val- the brake pressure built up the ground. ues for a lengthy period the ABS beforehand is perceptible as function is deactivated for safety counter-pressure sooner than is reasons and an ABS fault mes- the case when the brake pedal is sage is issued. Self-diagnos- depressed either before or at the is has to complete before fault same time as the brake lever is messages can be issued. pulled. In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, exceptional riding conditions can What significance momentum take over and even 6 lead to a fault message being devolves on regular BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is issued. maintenance? unable to counteract their effects. 94 Exceptional riding conditions: Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine tem cannot perform beyond Heating up with the motorcycle the abilities dictated by its level management with BMW on the centre stand or an auxil- OE of maintenance. Motorrad ASC iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW a gear engaged. How does ASC work? Motorrad ABS is always main- Rear wheel locked by the en- The BMW Motorrad ASC com- tained in optimum condition, it gine brake for a lengthy period, pares the speed of rotation of the is essential for you to comply for example while descending front wheel and the rear wheel. strictly with the specified inspec- on a loose or slippery surface. The differential is used to com- tion intervals. pute slip as a measure of the If a fault message is issued on reserves of stability available at Reserves for safety account of exceptional riding the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a conditions as outlined above, you The potentially shorter braking certain limit the electronic engine z Engineering details can reactivate the ABS function distances which BMW Motorrad management system intervenes, by switching the ignition off and Integral ABS permits must not be adapting engine torque accord- on again. used as an excuse for careless ingly. riding. ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emergencies. Take care when cornering. When you apply the brakes on a corner, the motorcycle's weight and What is the design conditions and adopting his or is has to complete before fault baseline for BMW her style of riding accordingly. messages can be issued. 6 Motorrad ASC? Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under 95 BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system. the exceptional riding conditions as an assistant system for the outlined below. rider and for use on public roads. Special situations Exceptional riding The extent to which the rider af- conditions: fects ASC control can be consid- In accordance with the laws of erable (weight shifts when cor- physics, the ability to accelerate Riding for a lengthy period with nering, items of luggage loose is restricted more and more as the front wheel lifted off the on the motorcycle), especially the angle of heel increases. Con- ground (wheelie) and ASC de- when style of riding takes rider sequently, there can be a per- activated. and machine close to the limits ceptible lag in acceleration out of Rear wheel rotating with the imposed by physics. The system very tight bends. motorcycle held stationary by is not optimised for special re- applying the front brake (burn- The speeds of the front and quirements that apply under ex- out). rear wheels are compared as Heating up with the motorcycle treme competitive situations off- Engineering details one means of detecting the rear z road or on the track. You have on the centre stand or an auxil- wheel's incipient tendency to the option of deactivating the iary stand, engine idling or with spin or slip sideways. If the sys- BMW Motorrad ASC system for a gear engaged. tem registers implausible values these circumstances. for a lengthy period the ASC Accelerating the motorcycle to Even ASC is constrained by function is deactivated for safety a speed in excess of 10 km/h the laws of physics. Invari- reasons and an ASC fault mes- after switching the ignition off ably, the rider bears responsibil- sage is issued. Self-diagnos- and then on again reactivates the ity for assessing road and traffic ASC. If the front wheel lifts clear of the Tyre pressure the motorcycle. An error mes- 6 ground under severe accelera- monitoring RDCOE sage is issued if wheels without tion, the ASC reduces engine sensors are fitted to a motorcycle 96 torque until the front wheel re- Function equipped with an RDC control gains contact with the ground. A sensor integrated into each unit. Under these circumstances, tyre measures the air temperat- BMW Motorrad recommends ure and the air pressure inside Tyre-pressure ranges rolling the throttle slightly closed the tyre and transmits this in- The RDC control unit differenti- so as to restore stability with the formation to the control unit. ates between three tyre-pressure least possible delay. Each sensor has a centrifugal- ranges, all of which are paramet- force tripswitch that does not erised for the motorcycle: When riding on a slippery sur- enable transmission of the meas- Tyre pressure within permitted face, never snap the throttle ured values until the motorcycle tolerance. twistgrip fully closed without has accelerated to above approx- Tyre pressure close to limit of pulling the clutch at the same imately 30 km/h for the first time. permitted tolerance. time. Engine braking torque can The display shows -- for each Tyre pressure outside permit- cause the rear wheel to lock, with tyre until the tyre-pressure signal ted tolerance. z Engineering details a corresponding loss of stability. is received for the first time. The The BWM Motorrad ASC is un- sensors continue to transmit the A warning is also issued if tyre able to control a situation of this measured-value signals for ap- pressure drops sharply but stays nature. proximately 15 minutes after the within the permitted tolerance. motorcycle comes to a stop. The control unit can adminis- trate four sensors, so two different sets of wheels with RDC sensors can be alternated on Temperature the pressures shown by the compensation multifunction display. 6 Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation 97 sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops. Tyre temperature the inside cover of the Rider's depends on ambient temperat- Manual. Then use the air line to ure, on the style of riding and the compensate for the difference duration of the ride. between the RDC reading and The tyre-pressure readings the value in the table. shown by the multifunction display are temperature- Example: According to the Rider- compensated; the reference tyre 's Manual, tyre pressure should temperature for these readings be 2.5 bar, but the reading in the is always 20 °C. The air lines multifunction display is 2.3 bar, available to the public in petrol so pressure is low by 0.2 bar. z Engineering details stations and motorway service The gauge on the air line shows areas have gauges that do not 2.4 bar. You must now increase compensate for temperature; the tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- reading shown by a gauge of ference between the value in the this nature is the temperature- table and the RDC reading; when dependent tyre pressure. In the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar, most instances, therefore, these the tyre is inflated to the correct gauge readings will not tally with pressure. 6 98

z Engineering details Accessories

Accessories 7 General instructions...... 100 99 Power socket ...... 100 Luggage ...... 101 Case ...... 102 TopcaseOA ...... 104

z Accessories General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power socket assess each non-BMW 7 BMW Motorrad recommends product to determine wheth- Ratings the use of parts and accessories 100 er it can be used on or in con- The supply to the socket is cut for your motorcycle that are ap- nection with BMW motorcycles off automatically if battery voltage proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- is low or the load exceeds the Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au- maximum rating. cessories and other products thorisation does not suffice as which BMW has approved can assurance. Tests conducted by be obtained from your authorised these instances cannot make BMW Motorrad dealer, together provision for all operating con- with expert advice on their install- ditions experienced by BMW mo- ation and use. torcycles and, consequently, they These parts and products have z Accessories are not sufficient in some circum- been tested by BMW for safety, stances. function and suitability. BMW Use only parts and accessor- accepts product liability for them. ies approved by BMW for your Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle. On-board socket, front left accept any liability whatsoever for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning has not approved. modifications, comply with all Also bear in mind the informa- the legal requirements. Make tion on the effect of wheel size sure that the motorcycle does on suspension-control systems not infringe national road-vehicle ( 116). construction and use regulations. with (additional) on-board sock- also temporarily interrupted dur- comply with the instructions on et OE ing the start procedure. loading. 7 Cable routing Set spring preload, damping 101 characteristic and tyre pres- The cables from the power sock- sures to suit total weight. et to the auxiliary device must be Ensure that the case volumes routed in such a way that they: on the left and right are equal. do not impede the rider Make sure that the weight is do not restrict or obstruct the uniformly distributed between steering angle and handling right and left. characteristics Pack heavy items at the bot- cannot be trapped On-board socket, rear left tom and toward the inboard side.

Incorrectly routed cables Accessories Operating electrical z can impede the rider. Note the maximum permissible accessories Route the cables as described payload of the cases and the You can start using electrical ac- above. speed limit for riding with cases cessories only when the ignition on the motorcycle. is switched on. The accessory Luggage Payload of cases remains operational if the ignition is subsequently switched off. In Correct loading order to ensure that the drain on Overloading and imbal- ≤10 kg the on-board power supply sys- anced loads can adversely tem is minimised, the supply to affect the motorcycle's handling. the power socket is cut off ap- Do not exceed the permissible proximately 15 minutes after the gross weight and be sure to ignition is switched off, and it is with tank rucksack OA Maximum permissible 7 speed for riding with Note the maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack. 102 cases fitted to the motorcycle Payload of tank rucksack ≤180 km/h with topcase OA Note the maximum permiss- ≤5kg ible payload of the topcase and the speed limit for riding with a Case topcase on the motorcycle. Press lock barrel 1. Opening cases Lever 2 pops up. Payload of topcase Flip the release lever to the rear. z Accessories ≤5kg Open the lid.

Payload of topcase

with large topcase OA ≤10 kg Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Maximum permissible ition in the case lock. speed for riding with top- The case is unlocked. case fitted to the motorcycle ≤180 km/h Closing cases Removing cases 7 103

Push release lever 2 down. Pull release lever 2 all the way The release lever engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE to the back. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- position in the case lock. Close the lid of the case and ition in the case lock. The handle pops out. z Accessories press it down. Check that The case is closed. nothing is trapped between the lid and the case.

Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go. The case is released and can TopcaseOA be removed. 7 Opening topcase 104 Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go.

Push case handle 3 down until it engages. The case is correctly engaged on its holders. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- z Accessories Turn the key to the LOCK position in the topcase lock. ition in the case lock. The topcase is unlocked. The case is closed. Seat the case in holders 4. Check that the case is secure.

Press lock barrel 1. Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever up. 7 The lid of the topcase opens. 105 Closing topcase

Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will The release lever engages. go. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- Lift the topcase at the rear and ition in the topcase lock. pull it off the luggage carrier.

z Accessories The topcase is locked. Pull release lever 2 all the way Installing topcase to the back. Removing topcase Pull the handle up as far as it Close the lid of the topcase Turn the key to the RELEASE will go. and press it down. Check that position in the topcase lock. nothing is trapped between the The handle pops out. lid and the case. 7 106

Hook the topcase into position Push handle 3 down until it on the luggage carrier. Make engages. sure that hooks 4 are securely The topcase is correctly en- seated in the corresponding gaged on its carrier. z Accessories keepers 5. Turn the key to the LOCK position in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is secure. Maintenance

Maintenance 8 General instructions...... 108 107 Toolkit ...... 108 Engine oil ...... 109 Brake system ...... 110 Brake pads ...... 111 Brake fluid ...... 113 Clutch ...... 115

Tyres ...... 115 z Maintenance Rims ...... 115 Wheels ...... 116 Front-wheel stand ...... 123 Bulbs ...... 125 Jump starting ...... 134 Battery ...... 135 General instructions Toolkit On-board toolkit service OA 8 The Maintenance chapter de- Standard on- kit 108 scribes straightforward proced- board toolkit ures for checking and replacing certain wear parts. Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. The tightening torques for the threaded fasteners on your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled "Technical data". You will find information on more 1 Extending tool holder extensive maintenance and repair holds all tools by means of z Maintenance 1 Extension for screwdriver work in the Repair Manual on adapters, and for removing blade DVD for your motorcycle, which the spark plug 2 Screwdriver handle is available from your authorised 2 1/4" bits 3 Reversible-blade screw- BMW Motorrad dealer. Bits of various sizes driver with star-head and 3 3/8" adapter for socket- Some of the work calls for spe- plain tips head screws, w/f 22 cial tools and a thorough know- 4 Tool for oil cap for removing the quick-re- ledge of motorcycle technology. For opening the oil filler cap lease axle from the front If you are in doubt consult a spe- 5 Torx bit, T25 cialist workshop, preferably your wheel authorised BMW Motorrad deal- 4 Electric torch er. 5 Socket the engine will be operated with Open-ended spanners of the incorrect quantity of oil. 8 various sizes In order to ensure that the en- 109 6 Adapter gine oil level is read correctly, To accommodate the 1/ check the oil level only after a 4" bits and the 9x12 mm lengthy trip. and the 3/8" universal-joint Check that the engine is at op- adapter erating temperature, make sure the ground is level and firm Engine oil and place the motorcycle on its Check the oil level in oil-level Checking engine oil level centre stand. indicator 1. Wait five minutes after switch- The engine can seize if the ing off the engine at operating

oil level is low, and this can temperature. z Maintenance lead to accidents. Always make sure that the oil level is correct. The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature, the higher the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the Engine oil level engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that max 0.5 l (Difference between MIN and MAX) If the oil level is below the MIN Engine oil, quantity for 8 mark: topping up Top up the engine oil ( 110) 110 max 0.5 l (Difference If the oil level is above the MAX between MIN and MAX) mark: Have the oil level corrected by Check the engine oil level a specialist workshop, prefer- ( 109) ably an authorised BMW Mo- Install the cap of the oil filler torrad dealer. neck. Wipe the area around the filler Topping up engine oil neck clean. Brake system Use the tool from the toolkit to Make sure the ground is level Dependability of the brake and firm and place the motor- remove cap 1 from the engine- z Maintenance system cycle on its stand. oil filler neck. A fully functional brake system is Damage to the engine a basic requirement for the road can result if it is operated safety of your motorcycle. without enough oil, but the same also applies if the oil level is too Do not ride the motorcycle if you high. have any doubts about the dependability of the brake system. Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Under these circumstances have the brake system checked by a Top up the engine oil to the specialist workshop, preferably specified level. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Incorrect working practices Brake pads endanger the reliability of 8 the brakes. Checking front brake pad Have all work on the brake sys- thickness 111 tem performed by a specialist Brake pads worn past the workshop, preferably an author- minimum permissible thick- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under Checking operation of certain circumstances they can brakes cause damage to the brake sys- Visually inspect the left and Pull the handbrake lever. tem. right brake pads to ascertain The pressure point must be In order to ensure the dependab- their thickness. Viewing direc- clearly perceptible. ility of the brake system, do not tion: Between wheel and fork permit the brake pads to wear Press the footbrake lever. tube toward the brake caliper. z Maintenance The pressure point must be past the minimum permissible clearly perceptible. thickness. If pressure points are not clearly Make sure the ground is level perceptible: and firm and place the motor- Have the brakes checked by a cycle on its stand. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking rear brake pad 8 thickness 112 Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake system. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, In order to ensure the dependab- of the rear brake caliper from front ility of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear the left to ascertain their thick- min 1.0 mm (Friction pad past the minimum permissible ness. z Maintenance only, without backing thickness. Brake-pad wear limit, rear plate. The wear indicators Make sure the ground is level (grooves) must be clearly and firm and place the motor- visible.) cycle on its stand. 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate. Make If the wear indicating marks are sure that the brake disc is no longer clearly visible: not visible through the bore Have the brake pads replaced in the inboard brake block.) by a specialist workshop, If the brake disc is visible: preferably an authorised BMW Have the brake pads replaced Motorrad dealer. by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW No rings visible: brake pads Motorrad dealer. worn to wear limit; check as 8 described above Brake-pad wear 113 The rear brake has a brake-pad Brake fluid wear indicator. Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air Check the brake fluid level in to penetrate the brake system. front reservoir 1. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. The brake fluid level in the Check the brake-fluid level at brake fluid reservoir drops z Maintenance regular intervals. as the brake pads wear. Make sure the ground is level Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 and firm and place the motor- is between the brake pads. cycle on its centre stand. How to interpret the marks: Turn the handlebars once from Three rings visible: brake-pad full left lock to full right lock thickness is at least 75 % and then centre the handle- Two rings visible: brake-pad bars. thickness is at least 50 % One ring visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 25 % cialist workshop, preferably 8 an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. 114 Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front efficiency. reservoir 1. Check the brake-fluid level at Wear of the brake pads regular intervals. DOT4 brake fluid causes the brake fluid level z Maintenance Do not permit the brake fluid Make sure the ground is level in the reservoir to sink. level to drop below the MIN and firm and place the motor- mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir cycle on its centre stand. horizontal. Before reading Remove the front seat ( 74) the level, swing the handlebars once from full left lock to full right lock.)

If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- Clutch Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- 8 Checking clutch operation cycle on its stand. Pull the clutch lever. Measure the tyre tread depth 115 The pressure point must be in the main tread grooves with clearly perceptible. wear marks. If the pressure point is not clearly Tyres have wear indicators perceptible: integrated into the main Have the clutch checked by a tread grooves. The tyre is worn specialist workshop, preferably out when the tyre tread has worn Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad down to the level of the marks. dealer. The locations of the marks are DOT4 brake fluid Tyres indicated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by z Maintenance Do not permit the brake fluid Checking tyre tread depth an arrow. level to drop below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir Your motorcycle's handling If the tyre tread is worn to minim- horizontal) and grip can be impaired um: even before the tyres wear to Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- If the brake fluid level drops be- the minimum tyre tread depth able. low the permitted level: permitted by law. Have the defect rectified as Have the tyres changed in good Rims quickly as possible by a spe- time before they wear to the cialist workshop, preferably Visual inspection minimum permissible tread an authorised BMW Motorrad depth. Make sure the ground is level dealer. and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Visually inspect the rims for Effect of wheel size ant to consult a specialist work- 8 defects. on suspension-control shop beforehand, preferably an Have damaged rims checked systems authorised BMW Motorrad deal- 116 and, if necessary, replaced by a er. In some cases, the data pro- Wheel size is very important as specialist workshop, preferably grammed into the control units a parameter for the suspension- an authorised BMW Motorrad can be changed to suit the new control systems ABS and ASC. dealer. wheel sizes. In particular, the diameter and the Wheels width of a motorcycle's wheels RDC labelOE are programmed into the control Tyre recommendation unit and are fundamental to all For each size of tyre BMW Mo- calculations. Any change in these torrad tests and classifies as influencing variables, caused for roadworthy certain makes. BMW example by a switch to wheels z Maintenance Motorrad cannot assess the suit- other than those installed ex- ability or provide any guarantee works, can have serious effects of road safety for other tyres. on the performance of the con- BMW Motorrad recommends trol systems. using only tyres tested by BMW The sensor rings are essential Motorrad. for correct road-speed calcula- Incorrect tyre-removal pro- You can obtain detailed information, and they too must match cedures can result in dam- tion from your authorised BMW the motorcycle's control sys- age to the RDC sensors. Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- tems and consequently cannot Be sure to notify the authorised net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. be changed. BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- If you decide that you would like cialist workshop that the wheel is to fit non-standard wheels to fitted with an RDC sensor. your motorcycle, it is very import- If the motorcycle is equipped with RDC, each wheel rim bears 8 an adhesive label indicating the position of the RDC sensor. 117 When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the Remove screws 1 on left and Once the calipers have wheel is fitted with an RDC right. been removed, there is sensor. Lift the mudguard up and for- a risk of the brake pads being Remove the front wheel ward to remove, pulling the two pressed together to the extent sides slightly apart. that they cannot be slipped back z Maintenance Make sure the ground is level over the brake disc on reas- and firm and place the motor- Mask off the parts of the wheel sembly. cycle on its centre stand. rim that could be scratched in Do not operate the handbrake the process of removing the lever when the brake calipers brake calipers. have been removed. Remove securing screws 2 of the left and right brake calipers. 8 118

Force the brake pads slightly Release axle clamping screw 5. Roll the front wheel forward to apart by rocking brake Remove quick-release axle 6, remove. calipers 3 back and forth A while supporting the wheel. Remove the spacing bush- against brake discs 4. Do not damage the ABS ing from the left-hand side of z Maintenance Carefully pull the brake calipers sensor on the left-hand side the front-wheel hub. back and out until clear of the when rolling out the wheel. brake discs. Installing front wheel Possible malfunctions when Raise front of motorcycle until ABS and ASC systems in- the front wheel can turn freely. tervene if non-standard wheels BMW Motorrad recommends are installed. the BMW Motorrad front-wheel See the information on the effect stand for lifting the motorcycle. of wheel size on the ABS and Install the front-wheel stand ASC systems at the start of this ( 123) chapter. Threaded fasteners not Do not damage the ABS Quick-release axle clamp tightened to the specified sensor on the left-hand side screws 8 torque can work loose or their when rolling in the wheel. 119 threads can suffer damage. 19 Nm Always have the security of the Remove the front-wheel stand. fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Ease the brake calipers on to ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake discs. Slip the spacing bushing into the left-hand side of the wheel hub.

Raise the front wheel, insert z Maintenance quick-release axle 6 and tighten to specified torque. Quick-release axle in axle holder Install securing screws 2 on 50 Nm left and right and tighten to Tighten axle clamping screw 5 specified tightening torque. Roll the front wheel into posi- to the specified torque. Brake caliper to slider tion between the front forks. tube

30 Nm Remove the adhesive tape 8 from the wheel rim. 120 Braking efficiency is impaired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, always check that the brakes bite as soon as the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed. The cable of the ABS Install screws 1 on left and Operate the brake several sensor could chafe through right. if it comes into contact with the times until the brake pads are Removing rear wheel bedded. brake disc. z Maintenance Make sure that the ABS sensor Make sure the ground is level cable is routed snugly along the and firm and place the motor- front suspension. cycle on its centre stand. Route ABS sensor cable 7 as illustrated here. Engage first gear. 8 121

Parts of the exhaust system Remove screw 2 for the brack- can be hot. et of the silencer from the rear Do not touch hot parts of the footrest. Remove studs 3 from the rear exhaust system. wheel, while supporting the

wheel. z Maintenance Slacken clamping screw 1 on Roll the rear wheel out toward the silencer. the rear. Do not remove the sealing grease from the clamp. Install the rear wheel Possible malfunctions when ABS and ASC systems intervene if non-standard wheels are installed. Turn the silencer out. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter. Threaded fasteners not Rear wheel to wheel car- tightened to the specified 8 rier torque can work loose or their 122 threads can suffer damage. Tightening sequence: Tight- Always have the security of the en in diagonally opposite se- fasteners checked by a specialist quence workshop, preferably an author- 60 Nm ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. If the gap between the rear wheel and the silencer is too small, the rear wheel can overheat. z Maintenance The gap between the rear wheel and the silencer must be at least 20 mm. Install screw 2 for the brack- Turn the silencer to its initial et of the silencer in the rear position. footrest, but do not tighten it at this point. Install screws 3 and tighten to the specified tightening torque. other auxiliary stands. A motorcycle resting only on the front 8 wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple. 123 Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Align clamp 1 so that mark A Tighten screw 2 for the brack- Make sure the ground is level is in line with the mark on the et of the silencer in the rear and firm and place the motor- silencer and tighten the screw footrest to the specified torque. cycle on its centre stand. to the specified torque. Use basic stand with tool num- Silencer to footrest sys- ber (0 402 241) in combina- z Maintenance Clamp to silencer and tem tion with front-wheel adapter manifold 19 Nm (0 402 242). 55 Nm Front-wheel stand Installing front-wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with a centre stand or without 8 124

Slacken adjusting screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the Push the two adapters 2 apart that the front forks are securely centre stand and is raised until the front forks fit between seated. too far, the centre stand will lift them. Tighten adjusting screws 1. clear of the ground and the mo- z Maintenance Use locating pins 3 to set the torcycle could topple to one side. front-wheel stand to the de- When raising the motorcycle, sired height. make sure that the centre stand Centre the front-wheel stand remains on the ground. relative to the front wheel and Apply uniform pressure to push push it against the front axle. the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle. Bulbs The bulb is pressurised and Always make sure that the can cause injury if dam- motorcycle is stable and firmly 8 General instructions aged. supported. A warning appears in the multi- 125 Wear protective goggles and Make sure the ground is level function display if a bulb is de- gloves when changing bulbs. fective. If the brake or rear light and firm and place the motor- fails, the symbol is accompan- The types of bulb fitted to cycle on its stand. your motorcycle are listed ied by the 'General' warning light, Switch off the ignition. which lights up yellow. If the rear in the section entitled "Technical light fails the second filament of data". Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. the brake light shines at reduced Do not touch the glass of brightness to double as a rear new bulbs with your fingers. light. Even though you have this Use a clean, dry cloth to hold substitute rear light, the indicat- the bulbs when handling them.

z Maintenance ors in the display tell you that a Dirt deposits, in particular oil and bulb defect has occurred. grease, interfere with heat radi- A defective bulb places ation from the bulb. This leads your safety at risk because to overheating and shortens the it is easier for other users to bulb's operating life. oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as Replacing high-beam soon as possible; always carry a headlight bulb Turn cover 1 counter-clock- complete set of spare bulbs if If it is not standing firmly, wise and remove it. possible. the motorcycle could topple Remove the high-beam/low- in the course of the operations beam headlight bulb ( 127) described below. Install the high-beam/low-beam Make sure the ground is level 8 headlight bulb ( 128) and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. 126 Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access.

Install cover 1. Check that the bulb is cor- Install cover 1. rected seated (by looking in Check that the bulb is cor- through the headlight lens). z Maintenance rected seated (by looking in through the headlight lens). Replacing right low-beam headlight bulb Replacing left low-beam If it is not standing firmly, headlight bulb Turn cover 1 counter-clock- the motorcycle could topple If it is not standing firmly, wise and remove it. in the course of the operations the motorcycle could topple described below. Remove the high-beam/low- in the course of the operations Always make sure that the beam headlight bulb ( 127) described below. motorcycle is stable and firmly Install the high-beam/low-beam Always make sure that the supported. headlight bulb ( 128) motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Make sure the ground is level Removing high-beam/low- and firm and place the motor- beam headlight bulb 8 cycle on its stand. 127 Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access.

Install cover 1. Check that the bulb is corrected seated (by looking in Disconnect plug 1. through the headlight lens).

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Turn cover 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.

Remove the high-beam/low- beam headlight bulb ( 127) Install the high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb ( 128) Disengage spring clip 2 at left and right and secure it (preferably by hooking it into 8 the headlight housing). 128

Install bulb 3, making sure that Install plug 1. lug 4 is pointing up and that the bulb is securely seated. Side-light bulbs, left and Remove bulb 3. right z Maintenance The procedure for replacing the Installing high-beam/low- left side-light bulb is described beam headlight bulb below. The procedure for repla- Replace the defective bulb. cing the right side-light bulb is Bulb for low-beam head- analogous. light Replacing parking-light H7/12V/55W bulb If it is not standing firmly, Bulb for high-beam Engage spring retainer 2 on the motorcycle could topple headlight left and right. in the course of the operations described below. H7/12V/55W Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. 8 Make sure the ground is level 129 and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.

Switch off the ignition.

While holding the side panel, The side-light bulb is access- remove screw 1. ible through the aperture.

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Apply firm forward pressure with the flat of your hand to push the mirror back out of the anchorage. Remove fairing side panel 2. Turn bulb socket 3 counter- clockwise to remove it from the headlight housing; to do so, pivot lever 4 at the socket down (right side of motorcycle: is correctly seated in the cor- 8 pivot the lever up). responding recess. 130

Insert bulb 5 into the bulb socket. Turn the bulb socket clock- Pull bulb 5 out of the bulb wise to install it in the headlight Install screw 1. z Maintenance holder. housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Install fairing panel 2; make sure that the lug of the panel Replacing brake-light, rear light and rear- 8 indicator bulbs 131 If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly The mirrors can easily work supported. Remove screws 1 on left and loose from their anchoring right. if the rubber holders or snap-fit Make sure the ground is level studs are greased. and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Do not grease the rubber holder z Maintenance or snap-fit stud. Switch off the ignition. Install the mirror in the mirror housing, making sure that the three plugs all engage in their corresponding mounts. Check that the bulb is corrected seated (by looking in through the headlight lens). Pull the bulb housing to the rear until it is clear of holders 2. Bulbs for flashing turn 8 indicators, rear 132 with white turn indicators OE PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Turn bulb holder 3 counter- Seat the bulb housing in hold- clockwise to remove it from the ers 2. bulb housing. Press bulb 4 into its socket z Maintenance and turn it counter-clockwise to remove.

Replace the defective bulb. Install bulb 4 in bulb socket 3. Install the bulb socket in the Bulb for tail light/brake bulb housing. light

P21W / 12 V / 21 W Install screws 1 on left and Bulbs for flashing turn right. indicators, rear

P21W / 12 V / 21 W Replacing front turn indicator bulb 8 Switch off the ignition. 133

Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. clockwise to remove it from the Install the bulb socket in the bulb housing. bulb housing. Press bulb 2 into its socket

Apply firm forward pressure and turn it counter-clockwise to z Maintenance with the flat of your hand to remove. push the mirror out of the an- Replace the defective bulb. chorage. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front

P21W / 12 V / 21 W with white turn indicators OE PY21W / 12 V / 21 W The mirrors can easily work loose from their anchoring if the rubber holders or snap-fit tion system when the engine is Remove the protective cap 8 studs are greased. running. from the battery's positive ter- Do not grease the rubber holder minal. 134 A short-circuit can res- or snap-fit stud. ult if the crocodile clips Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the Install the mirror in the mirror of the jump leads are accident- housing, making sure that the ally brought into contact with the positive terminal of the dis- three plugs all engage in their motorcycle. charged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of corresponding mounts. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at the donor battery. Jump starting both ends. Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a donor- terminal of the donor battery, power socket do not have battery voltage higher than and the other end to the neg- a load-capacity rating adequate 12 V can damage the vehicle ative terminal of the discharged z Maintenance for jump-starting the engine. Ex- electronics. battery. cessively high current can lead Make sure that the battery of the Run the engine of the donor to a cable fire or damage to the donor vehicle has a voltage rating vehicle during jump-starting. vehicle electronics. of 12 V. Start the engine of the vehicle Do not use the on-board socket Make sure the ground is level with the discharged battery to jump-start the engine of the and firm and place the motor- in the usual way; if the en- motorcycle. cycle on its stand. gine does not start, wait a few Touching live parts of the Remove the front seat ( 74) minutes before repeating the ignition system with the When jump-starting the engine, attempt in order to protect the engine running can cause electric do not disconnect the battery starter motor and the donor shock. from the on-board electrical battery. Do not touch parts of the igni- system. Allow both engines to idle for a Keep the surface of the battery with the electronics of your mo- few minutes before disconnect- clean and dry torcycle. Using this charger, you 8 ing the jump leads. Do not open the battery can keep the battery charged 135 Disconnect the jump lead from Do not top up with water during long periods of disuse, the negative terminals first, Be sure to read and comply without having to disconnect the then disconnect the second with the instructions for char- battery from the motorcycle's lead from the positive termin- ging the battery on the follow- on-board systems. You can ob- als. ing pages tain additional information from Reinstall the protective cap on Do not turn the battery upside your authorised BMW Motorrad battery positive terminal. down dealer. Do not use proprietary If the battery is not discon- Charging battery when start-assist sprays or oth- nected, the on-board elec- er products to start the engine. connected tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually Charging the connected z Maintenance Install the front seat ( 74) drain the battery. This can cause battery directly at the bat- the battery to run flat. If this hap- tery terminals can damage the Battery pens, warranty claims will not be vehicle electronics. accepted. Maintenance instructions Always disconnect the battery If the motorcycle is to be out of Correct upkeep, recharging and from the on-board circuits be- use for more than four weeks, storage will prolong the life of fore recharging it with a charger disconnect the battery or con- the battery and are essential if connected directly to the battery nect a suitable trickle charger to warranty claims are to be con- posts. the battery. sidered. If you switch on the igni- BMW Motorrad has de- Compliance with the points be- tion and the multifunction veloped a float charger spe- low is important in order to max- display and telltale lights fail to cially designed for compatibility imise battery life: light up, the battery is completely flat. Attempting to charge a com- Charge via the power sock- Comply with the operating in- 8 pletely flat battery via the on- et, with the battery connected structions of the charger. board socket can cause damage to the motorcycle's on-board Once the battery is fully 136 to the motorcycle's electronics. electrical system. charged, disconnect the If a battery has discharged to the The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from extent that it is completely flat, it electronics know when the the battery terminals. has to be disconnected from the battery is fully charged. The The battery has to be re- on-board circuits and charged on-board socket is switched off charged at regular intervals with the charger connected dir- when this happens. in the course of a lengthy period ectly to the battery posts. Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions Only chargers suitable for structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al- this mode of charging can ways fully recharge the battery be used to recharge the battery If you are unable to charge before restoring it to use the battery through the on- z Maintenance via the on-board socket. Unsuit- able chargers could cause dam- board socket, you may be using Removing battery a charger that is not compatible age to the motorcycle's on-board If it is not standing firmly, with your motorcycle's electron- electrics. the motorcycle could topple ics. If this happens, disconnect Use BMW chargers with the in the course of the operations the battery from the on-board part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 described below. systems and connect the charger (220 V) or, as applicable, Always make sure that the directly to the battery. 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If motorcycle is stable and firmly you are in doubt, disconnect Charging battery when supported. the battery from the on-board disconnected Make sure the ground is level systems and connect the charger and firm and place the motor- directly to the battery. Charge the battery using a suitable charger. cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Lift the battery up and out; Always proceed in the correct Remove the front seat ( 74) work it slightly back and forth sequence. 8 if it is difficult to remove. Never install the battery without 137 Installing battery the protective cap. Place the battery in the battery Connect battery positive lead 3 compartment, positive termin- first. al on the right in the forward Fit the protective cap to the direction of travel. positive terminal of the battery. Then connect battery negative lead 2. If the battery was discon- Disconnection in the wrong nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time sequence increases the risk z Maintenance of short-circuits. it will be necessary to enter the Always proceed in the correct current date in the instrument sequence. panel, in order to ensure that the service-due indicator functions Disconnect negative battery correctly. lead 2 first. Engage the retainer at the bot- If you want to have the date set Then pull back the protective tom, push it over the battery consult a specialist workshop, cap and disconnect positive and install screw 1. preferably an authorised BMW lead 3. Motorrad dealer. Remove screw 1, disengage Installation in the wrong the retaining strap at the bot- sequence increases the risk Install the front seat ( 74) of short-circuits. tom and remove. Set the clock ( 49) 8 138

z Maintenance Care

Care 9 Care products ...... 140 139 Washing motorcycle ...... 140 Cleaning easily damaged components...... 140 Paint care ...... 141

Protective wax coating ...... 142 z Care Laying up motorcycle ...... 142 Restoring motorcycle to use ...... 142 Care products painted parts prior to washing Use only cold water to wash off the motorcycle. road salt. 9 BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash that you use the cleaning and The high pressure of steam 140 the motorcycle immediately after care products you can obtain cleaners can damage seals, it has been exposed to strong from your authorised BMW Mo- the hydraulic brake system, the sunlight and do not wash it in the torrad dealer. The substances in electrical system, and the seat. sun. BMW CareProducts have been Do not use a steam jet or high- Make sure that the motorcycle tested in laboratories and in prac- pressure cleaning equipment. is washed frequently, especially tice; they provide optimised care

Care during the winter months. z and protection for the materials Cleaning easily used in your vehicle. To remove road salt, clean the motorcycle with cold water im- damaged components The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip. Plastics cleaning and care products Clean plastic parts with water can damage vehicle components. After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden and BMW plastic care emulsion. Do not use solvents such as cel- through water or ridden in This includes in particular: lulose thinners, cold cleaners, the rain, the brake discs and Windscreen and slipstream de- fuel or the like, and do not use pads might be wet and the flectors cleaning products that contain brakes might not take effect Headlight lens made of plastic alcohol. immediately. Glass cover of the instrument Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time cluster until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends that you use BMW insect re- Warm water intensifies the If plastic parts are cleaned mover to soften and wash off effect of salt. using unsuitable cleaning insects and stubborn dirt on agents, the surfaces can be dam- Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or aged. Use plenty of water and BMW other care products that contain 9 Do not use cleaning agents that silicon. shampoo to clean chrome, par- 141 contain alcohol, solvents or ab- ticularly if it has been exposed to rasives to clean plastic parts. road salt. Use chrome polish for Paint care Even fly-remover pads or clean- additional treatment. Washing the motorcycle regularly ing pads with hard surfaces can will help counteract the long-term produce scratches. Radiator effects of substances that dam- Soften stubborn dirt and Clean the radiator regularly to age the paint, especially if your insects by covering the af- prevent overheating of the en- motorcycle is ridden in areas z Care fected areas with a wet cloth. gine due to inadequate cooling. with high air pollution or natural For example, use a garden hose sources of dirt, for example tree Windscreen with low water pressure. resin or pollen. Clean off dirt and insects with a Cooling fins can be bent Remove particularly aggressive soft sponge and plenty of water. easily. substances immediately, however, as otherwise the paint can Fuel and chemical solvents Take care not to bend the fins be affected or become discol- attack the material of the when cleaning the radiator. oured. Substances of this nature windscreen; the windscreen be- include spilt fuel, oil, grease, comes opaque or dull. Rubber brake fluid and bird droppings. Do not use cleaning agents. Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber-care We recommend BMW vehicle products. polish or BMW paint cleaner for this purpose. Using silicone sprays for Marks on the paintwork are par- the care of rubber seals can ticularly easy to see after the cause damage. motorcycle has been washed. Remove stains of this kind im- side stand pivots with a suit- Clean the motorcycle. 9 mediately, using cleaning-grade able lubricant. Install a charged battery. benzene or petroleum spirit on a Coat bright metal and chrome- Before starting: work through 142 clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. plated parts with an acid-free the checklist. BMW Motorrad recommends grease (e.g. Vaseline). BMW tar remover for removing Stand the motorcycle in a dry specks of tar. Remember to wax room in such a way that there the parts treated in this way. is no load on either wheel. Au- thorised BMW Motorrad deal-

z Care Protective wax coating ers can provide suitable auxili- BMW Motorrad recommends ary stands. applying only BMW car wax or Before laying the vehicle products containing carnauba up out of use, have the en- wax or synthetic wax. gine oil and the oil filter element It is time to rewax the paint- changed by a specialist work- work when water "puddles" on shop, preferably an authorised the surface, instead of forming BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- beads. bine work for laying up/restoring to use with a BMW service or Laying up motorcycle inspection. Clean the motorcycle. Remove the battery. Restoring motorcycle Spray the brake and clutch to use lever pivots and the main and Remove the protective wax coating. Technical data

Technical data 10 Troubleshooting chart ...... 144 Riding specifications ...... 156 143 Threaded fasteners ...... 145 Engine ...... 146 Fuel...... 147 Engine oil ...... 147 Clutch ...... 148 Transmission ...... 149 Rear-wheel drive ...... 149

z Technical data Running gear ...... 150 Brakes ...... 151 Wheels and tyres ...... 152 Electrics ...... 153 Frame ...... 154 Dimensions ...... 155 Weights...... 156 Troubleshooting chart 10 Possible cause Remedy 144 Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 80) Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 80) Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 87) Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 135)

z Technical data Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid 10 145 Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid

Clamp to silencer and manifold

z Technical data M8 55 Nm Silencer to footrest system M8 x 35 19 Nm Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm 10 Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- 146 cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, Over: 7500 min-1 with power reduction OE 74 kW, Over: 7500 min-1 Torque 115 Nm, Over: 6000 min-1

z Technical data Maximum engine speed max 8000 min-1 +150 -1 Idle speed 1150+-50 min , Temporary increase in idle speed possible if electric power demand is high. Fuel 10 Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded 95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us- 147 able with power- and consumption-related restrictions) Usable fuel capacity approx. 27 l Reserve fuel ≥4l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX z Technical data Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle. 10 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures 148 SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0°C SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0°C SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges

Clutch

z Technical data Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission 10 Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves 149 Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears z Technical data Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever Final drive gear ratio 2.62 : 1 10 Running gear Front wheel 150 Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube, gas-filled shock absorber with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring and 3-stage electrically adjustable damper setting (rebound and compression stages) Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel

z Technical data with lowered suspension OE 94 mm, At wheel Rear wheel 10 Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever 151 Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, electrically adjustable rebound damping with three settings and electro-hydraulically adjustable spring preload with three settings Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension OE 109 mm, At wheel

Brakes z Technical data

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material 10 Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved 152 tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR17 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

z Technical data Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics 10 Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A 153 Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 19 Ah Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE z Technical data NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When new max 1.0 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig- Bosch YR5LDE nation NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When new max 1.0 mm, Wear limit 10 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W 154 Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front P21W / 12 V / 21 W with white turn indicators OE PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear P21W / 12 V / 21 W with white turn indicators OE PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Frame

z Technical data Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location Underneath seat VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions 10 Length of motorcycle 2230 mm 155 Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension OE 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 800 mm, across mirrors without mirrors Width of motorcycle 905 mm, across handlebars with mirrors Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unladen weight with front seat, low OE 780...800 mm, At unladen weight with lowered suspension OE 750 mm, At unladen weight

z Technical data Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1880...1920 mm with front seat, low OE 1800...1840 mm with lowered suspension OE 1750 mm 10 Weights Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % 156 load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 236 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

z Technical data Service

Service 11 BMW Motorrad service ...... 158 157 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance .... 158 BMW Motorrad service network . . . 159 Maintenance work ...... 159

z Service Confirmation of maintenance work ...... 160 Confirmation of service ...... 165 BMW Motorrad service the necessary technical know- Certain signs of wear, moreover, how. BMW Motorrad recom- may otherwise not be noticed 11 Advanced technology requires mends that you contact your au- until it is too late to put them specially adapted methods of 158 thorised BMW Motorrad dealer right at moderate cost. Your au- maintenance and repair. if you have questions regarding thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's If maintenance and re- your motorcycle. mechanics know every detail of pair work is performed in- your motorcycle and can take re- expertly, it could result in con- BMW Motorrad service medial action if necessary before sequential damage and thus con- quality minor faults develop into serious stitute a safety risk. problems. By having the neces- BMW Motorrad recommends you Along with its reputation for en- sary repairs done properly and

z Service to have all the associated work gineering quality and high reliab- in good time, you save time and on your motorcycle carried out ility, BMW Motorrad is a byword money in the long run. by a specialist workshop, prefer- for excellent quality of service. ably an authorised BMW Motor- To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service rad dealer. ways in optimum condition, BMW Motorrad recommends that you Card: on-the-spot Your authorised BMW Motorrad have the maintenance work re- breakdown assistance dealer can provide information on quired for your motorcycle car- In the event of a breakdown, the BMW services and the work un- ried out regularly, preferably by BMW Motorrad Service Card is- dertaken as part of each service. your authorised BMW Motor- sued with each new BMW mo- Have all maintenance and repair rad dealer. For generous treat- torcycle enables you to access work carried out confirmed in the ment of claims submitted after an extensive range of services "Service" chapter in this manual. the warranty period has expired, such as breakdown assistance, Authorised BMW Motorrad deal- evidence of regular maintenance motorcycle transportation etc. ers are supplied with the latest is essential. (details can differ from country to technical information and have country). In the event of a breakdown, contact the Mobile Service "Service Contact Europe" or the date when the next service organisation of BMW Motorrad. "Service Contact Africa, Amer- will be due. 11 The specialists will provide the ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania". Riders who cover long distances necessary advice and assistance. in a year might have to bring in 159 You will find important country- Maintenance work their motorcycles for service be- specific contact addresses and BMW Pre-delivery Check fore the next scheduled date. It the after-sales service organisa- is to allow for these cases that tion phone numbers in the "Ser- Your authorised BMW Motorrad a maximum odometer reading is vice Kontakt / Service Contact" dealer conducts the BMW pre- entered as well in the confirma- brochures, along with informa- delivery check before handing tion of service. Servicing has to tion on Mobile Service and the over the motorcycle to you. be brought forward if this odo-

z Service dealership network. BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before the next scheduled date for the BMW Motorrad service The BMW running-in check has service. to be performed when the mo- The service-due indicator in the network torcycle has covered between multifunction display reminds you 500 km and 1200 km BMW Motorrad has an extens- about one month or 1000 km ive after-sales service network in BMW Service in advance when the time for a place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. countries. In Germany alone, you once a year; the extent of servi- have the best possible access cing can vary, depending on the to approximately 200 authorised age of the motorcycle and the BMW Motorrad dealers. distance it has covered. Your au- All information concerning the in- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer ternational dealership network confirms that the service work can be found in the brochure has been carried out and enters 11 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in 160 Check Check Completed Completed

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