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 ...... 23 4 Operation...... 47 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status indicat- Ignition switch and steering you want to find a particular topic ors ...... 24 lock ...... 49 or item of information. Status indicators with on- Electronic immobiliser 1 General instructions .... 5 board computer ...... 25 EWS ...... 50 Overview ...... 6 Status indicators with Clock ...... 51 Abbreviations and tyre pressure monitoring Odometer and symbols ...... 6 (RDC) ...... 26 tripmeters ...... 51 Equipment ...... 7 Status indicators with grip Multifunction display ...... 53 Technical data ...... 7 heating ...... 26 On-board computer ...... 54 Currency ...... 7 Status indicators with seat Tyre pressure monitoring 2 General views ...... 9 heating ...... 26 RDC...... 57 General view, left side ...... 11 Telltale light of cruise con- Lights ...... 58 General view, right side . . . . . 13 trol ...... 26 Turn indicators ...... 58 Handlebar fitting, left ...... 14 Standard warnings ...... 27 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 59 Handlebar fitting, right ...... 16 Warnings issued by the on- Emergency off switch (kill Underneath the seat ...... 19 board computer ...... 31 switch) ...... 60 Instrument panel ...... 20 ABS warnings ...... 34 Grip heating ...... 60 Headlight ...... 21 ASC warnings ...... 36 Seat heating ...... 61 RDC warnings ...... 38 Automatic Stability Control Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 43 ASC ...... 63 Seat height ...... 64 Windscreen ...... 64 Cruise-control system ...... 64 Stowage compartment ...... 67 6 Engineering details..... 91 Wheels ...... 117 Clutch ...... 67 Brake system with BMW Front-wheel stand ...... 124 Brakes ...... 67 Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 92 Bulbs ...... 125 Shift mechanism ...... 68 Electronic engine manage- Body panels ...... 132 Mirrors ...... 68 ment with BMW Motorrad Jump starting ...... 134 Spring preload ...... 68 ASC ...... 94 Battery ...... 135 Damping ...... 69 Tyre pressure monitoring 9 Care ...... 139 Electronic Suspension Ad- RDC...... 96 Care products ...... 140 justment ESA ...... 70 Electronic Suspension Ad- Washing motorcycle...... 140 Tyres ...... 72 justment ESA II ...... 97 Cleaning easily damaged Headlight ...... 73 7 Accessories ...... 99 components ...... 140 Front and rear seats...... 74 General instructions ...... 100 Paint care ...... 141 Helmet holder ...... 76 Power sockets ...... 100 Protective wax coating . . . . 142 5 Riding ...... 79 Case ...... 101 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 142 Safety instructions ...... 80 Topcase...... 103 Restoring motorcycle to Checklist ...... 82 8 Maintenance ...... 107 use ...... 142 Starting...... 82 General instructions ...... 108 10 Technical data ...... 143 Running in ...... 85 Toolkit...... 108 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 144 Brakes ...... 86 Engine oil ...... 109 Threaded fasteners ...... 145 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 87 Brake system ...... 110 Engine ...... 147 Refuelling ...... 88 Brake pads ...... 111 Fuel ...... 148 Secure the motorcycle for Brake fluid...... 113 Engine oil ...... 148 transportation ...... 89 Clutch ...... 115 Clutch ...... 149 Tyres ...... 116 Transmission ...... 149 Rims ...... 116 Rear-wheel drive ...... 150 Running gear ...... 150 Brakes ...... 152 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 mobility services - roadside assist- ance...... 158 BMW Motorrad service network ...... 159 Maintenance work ...... 159 Confirmation of mainten- ance 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 General instructions 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- cific accessories or items DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- z General instructions Abbreviations and of equipment. stahlwarnanlage) symbols Tightening torque. ABS Anti-lock brake system Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reas- ASC Automatic Stability Con- ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data. trol. of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage. 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 Adjustment. Technical data 7 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 Deutsches 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 option- al 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 General instructions 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 General instructions General views

General views 2 General view, left side...... 11 9 General view, right side ...... 13 Handlebar fitting, left ...... 14 Handlebar fitting, right ...... 16 Underneath the seat ...... 19 Instrument panel ...... 20 Headlight ...... 21

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z General views General view, left side 1 Headlight beam-throw ad- 2 justment ( 74) 11 2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 113) 3 On-board socket (OE/OA) ( 100) 4 Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension ( 69) 5 adjustable shift lever ( 68) 6 Engine oil level indicator

( 109) z General views 7 Power socket ( 100) 8 Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) 2 12

z General views General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 74) 2 2 with seat heating OE 13 Control for rear-seat heat- ing (underneath rear seat) ( 62) 3 Tank rucksack adapter 4 Fuel filler neck ( 88) 5 Clutch-fluid reservoir 6 electrically adjustable wind- screen ( 64) 7 Storage compartment ( 67)

8 Engine-oil filler neck z General views ( 110) Handlebar fitting, left 2 1 Operation of the audio sys- 14 tem (optional extra, see separate instructions for use) 2 High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 58) 3 with cruise-control sys- tem OE Cruise control system con- trol ( 65) 4 Hazard warning flashers ( 59)

z General views 5 Windscreen control ( 64) 6 Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( 58) 7 Horn 8 With Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA II) SA Operating ESA ( 70) 9 with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) OE Operating ASC ( 63) 10 Control for the odometer ( 51) 2 with on-board com- puter OE 15 Operating the on-board computer ( 54)

z General views Handlebar fitting, right 2 1 with heated handlebar 16 grips OE Grip heating control ( 60) 2 with seat heating OE Front seat heating control ( 61) 3 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 60) 4 Starter button ( 83)

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z General views Underneath the seat 1 Front-seat height adjust- 2 ment ( 64) 19 2 Battery ( 135) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 114) 4 Rider's Manual 5 Toolkit 6 Helmet holder ( 76) 7 Payload table 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 68)

z General views Instrument panel 2 1 Speedometer 20 2 Telltale lights ( 24) 3 Multifunction display ( 24) 4 Rev. counter 5 Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE, see separate instruc- tions for use) 6 Operation of the clock ( 51) Adjust the dimmer ( 53).

z General views 7 Control for the odometer ( 51) 8 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) Headlight 1 High-beam headlight 2 2 Side light 21 3 Low-beam headlight

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z General views Status indicators

Status indicators 3 Standard status indicators ...... 24 Anti-theft alarm warnings ...... 43 23 Status indicators with on-board computer ...... 25 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) ...... 26 Status indicators with grip heat- ing ...... 26 Status indicators with seat heat- ing ...... 26 Telltale light of cruise control ...... 26

z Status indicators Standard warnings ...... 27 Warnings issued by the on-board computer ...... 31 ABS warnings ...... 34 ASC warnings ...... 36 RDC warnings ...... 38 Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator 3 indicators The gear engaged or N for neut- ral appears on the display. 24 Multifunction display If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The column below the tem- perature symbol indicates 1 Flashing turn indicators, the engine temperature. left Service-due indicator 2 High-beam headlight 1 Fuel capacity ( 24) 3 Idle 2 Gear indicator ( 24) 4 Flashing turn indicators, z Status indicators 3 Engine temperature right ( 24) 4 Clock ( 51) Fuel capacity 5 Odometer The column below the fuel- 6 Trip meter ( 51) pump symbol indicates the remaining quantity of fuel. When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly If the next service is due in less shows the original level, before than one month, the date for the the reading is updated. next service 1 is shown briefly after the Pre-Ride Check com- pletes. In this example the read- If service is overdue, the due Status indicators with ing means "March 2010". date or the odometer reading at on-board computer 3 which service was due is accom- panied by the 'General' warning with on-board computer OE 25 light showing yellow. The word "Service" remains permanently visible. If the sevice-due indicator appears more than a month before the service date, the date saved in the instrument cluster must be adjusted. This situation If the motorcycle covers long dis- can occur if the battery was dis- tances in the course of the year, connected for a prolonged period under certain circumstances it of time. 1 Status-indicator panel of might be necessary to have it the on-board computer

If you want to have the date set Status indicators ( 54) z serviced at a date in advance consult a specialist workshop, of the forecast due date. If the preferably an authorised BMW 2 The tripmeter readings al- countdown distance to the odo- Motorrad dealer. ternate with the odometer meter reading at which a service reading. will be due is less than 1000 km, the distance is counted down in steps of 100 km 2 and is shown briefly after the Pre-Ride Check completes. Status indicators Status indicators with 3 with tyre pressure grip heating 26 monitoring (RDC) with heated handlebar grips OE with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE

1 Status indicator for heating stages ( 61)

Telltale light of cruise 1 Status indicator for heating control stage ( 60) with cruise-control system OE z Status indicators 1 Tyre-pressure readout ( 57) Status indicators with The figures shown in the seat heating tyre-pressure readings are with seat heating OE temperature-compensated (see the section entitled "Engineering details"). Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Mode of presentation 3 27

1 Telltale light of cruise con- trol ( 65)

Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- 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 yel- low, depending on the urgency of the warning. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym- bols appear. The status of the 'General' warning light matches the most urgent warning. Warnings, overview 3 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 28 Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( 29) the display

Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 29)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play ( 29)

Flashes red Appears on the dis- Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 30) play

Lights up red Appears on the dis- Insufficient battery charge current play ( 30) z Status indicators Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Rear light bulb defective ( 30) play

Appears on the dis- Front light bulb defective ( 31) play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Bulbs defective ( 31) 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- Full engine power or full engine General warning light shows 29 yellow. firing can damage the catalytic rpm might not be available and converter; a hazardous situation this can cause hazardous situ- EWS ! appears on the display. can result if the engine cuts out ations, particularly if you attempt Possible cause: unexpectedly. to overtake other road 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- approx. 4 l gine runs in emergency operating z Status indicators placed, preferably by an au- Refuelling ( 88). 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 en- gine 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 30 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 level indicator. 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 Checking 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: soon as possible; always carry a possible. Low-beam headlight, high-beam complete set of spare bulbs if 3 headlight, side light or turn indic- possible. Possible cause: 31 Rear light or brake light bulb de- ator bulb defective. Possible cause: fective. Replacing low-beam and high- A combination of the bulb de- Replacing brake-light, rear- beam headlight bulb ( 126). fects described above has oc- light and rear-indicator bulbs Replacing parking-light bulb curred. ( 129). ( 127). See the fault descriptions Replacing front turn indicator above. Front light bulb defective bulb ( 131). Bulb symbol with arrow Replacing brake-light, rear- Warnings issued by the pointing to the front ap- light and rear-indicator bulbs on-board computer pears on the display. ( 129). Mode of presentation A defective bulb places Bulbs defective with on-board computer OE your safety at risk because

General warning light shows z Status indicators it is easier for other users to yellow. oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as Bulb symbol with two ar- soon as possible; always carry a rows appears on the dis- complete set of spare bulbs if play. possible. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as 3 32

Warnings issued by the on-board computer appear in panel 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.

z Status indicators Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 3 Oil appears on Engine-oil level too low ( 34) 33 the display. Appears on the dis- play Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( 34) 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 34 Oil-level symbol appears on ing flashes. 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 Checking 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 when The way in which the ABS warn- ing light indicates status can dif- Status indicators temperatures are low; remember z Possible cause: that the danger of black ice form- fer in some countries. The oil sensor might be defective ing is particularly high on bridges if the "Check oil level" message and where the road is in shade. Possible national variant. appears even though a check at the oil sight glass reveals that the Ride carefully and think well oil level is correct. ahead. The detailed descriptions relating Seek the advice of a specialist 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 ( 36) 35

Lights up ABS fault ( 36)

z Status indicators Self-diagnosis not You can continue to ride the 3 completed motorcycle, but make due pro- ABS warning light flashes. vision for the fact that the ABS 36 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 ASC warnings are indicated by a few metres for the wheel an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC warning light 1. dealer. sensors to be tested. The detailed descriptions relating Pull away slowly. Bear in mind to BMW Motorrad ASC start on that the ABS function is not ASC warnings page ( 94), and you will find available until self-diagnosis has Mode of presentation an overview listing the possible completed. z Status indicators with Automatic Stability Control warnings on the next page. ABS fault (ASC) OE ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detec- ted a fault. The ABS function is not available. Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 3 Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 38) 37

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 38)

Lights up ASC deactivated ( 38)

Lights up ASC fault ( 38)

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 38 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 warnings even after the critical situation ASC system. has been dealt with. with Automatic Stability Control Mode of presentation OE Self-diagnosis not (ASC) with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE completed Activating ASC function ( 63). z Status indicators ASC warning light slow- The tyre-pressure readings are flashes. ASC fault based on a reference tyre tem- perature of 20 °C ( 97). 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 39

Warning symbol 2 indicates a The tyre pressures for front critical tyre pressure, and the cor- wheel 3 and rear wheel 4 responding reading on the dis- are shown. The graphic here play flashes. indicates that the reading for the If the critical value is close to the front wheel is flashing, which limit of the permissible tolerance means that pressure in the front

range, 'General' warning light 1 tyre has reached a critical value. z Status indicators shows yellow. If the tyre pres- 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 1 page ( 96), and you will find flashes red. an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. Warnings, overview 3 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 40 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( 41)

The critical pres- sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( 41)

The critical pres- sure flashes. "--" or "-- --" Signal transmission disrupted ( 42) is displayed.

z Status indicators Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error play ( 42) "--" or "-- --" is displayed. Lights up yellow RDC appears on Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak the display ( 43)

Appears on the dis- play Tyre pressure close Tyre pressure outside Correct the tyre pressure at the to limit of permitted permitted tolerance earliest possible opportunity. 3 tolerance General warning light Before you adjust tyre pres- 41 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 the Rider's Manual. If the motorcycle can be ridden the tyre in its present condition: z Status indicators 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 3 disrupted Wireless communication with the the display. RDC sensors has been disrupted. 42 "--" or "-- --" is displayed. "--" or "-- --" is displayed. Possible cause: Possible causes include radio- Possible cause: communication systems operat- The motorcycle has not yet ac- ing in the vicinity and interfering Motorcycle is fitted with wheels celerated past the threshold of with the link between the RDC not equipped with RDC sensors. approximately 30 km/h. The control unit and the sensors. Fit wheels and tyres equipped RDC sensors do not start trans- with RDC sensors. mitting signals until the motor- Move to another location and cycle reaches a speed above observe the RDC readings. As- Possible cause: sume that a permanent fault this threshold for the first time One or two RDC sensors have has not occurred unless the ( 96). failed. 'General' warning light comes Increase speed above this Have the fault rectified by a on to accompany the symp- threshold and observe the RDC specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: z Status indicators manent fault has not occurred dealer. unless the 'General' warning Have the fault rectified by a light comes on to accompany specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause: the symptoms. Under these an authorised BMW Motorrad A system error has occurred. circumstances: dealer. Have the fault rectified by a Have the fault rectified by a Sensor defective or specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably system error an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. General warning light shows yellow. Tyre-pressure sensor Anti-theft alarm battery weak warnings 3 General warning light shows Mode of presentation 43 yellow. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE 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- pressure sensor has lost a sig- nificant proportion of its original Anti-theft alarm warnings 2 ap- z Status indicators capacity. There is no assurance pear in combination with 'Gener- of how long the tyre pressure al' warning light 1 showing after control system can remain opera- the Pre-Ride Check and relate to tional. the capacity of the internal bat- Seek the advice of a specialist tery that supplies power to the workshop, preferably an author- anti-theft alarm. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warnings, overview 3 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning 44 Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 45) play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 45) play

z Status indicators Anti-theft alarm battery Battery symbol appears on weak the display. 3 Battery symbol appears on This error message appears 45 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 author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. cycle's battery is disconnected. z Status indicators Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows yellow. 3 46

z Status indicators Operation

Operation 4 Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 49 Seat height ...... 64 47 Electronic immobiliser EWS...... 50 Windscreen ...... 64 Clock ...... 51 Cruise-control system ...... 64 Odometer and tripmeters ...... 51 Stowage compartment ...... 67 Multifunction display ...... 53 Clutch ...... 67 On-board computer...... 54 Brakes ...... 67 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 57 Shift mechanism ...... 68 z Operation Lights ...... 58 Mirrors ...... 68 Turn indicators...... 58 Spring preload ...... 68 Hazard warning flashers...... 59 Damping ...... 69 Emergency off switch (kill Electronic Suspension Adjustment switch) ...... 60 ESA ...... 70 Grip heating...... 60 Tyres ...... 72 Seat heating ...... 61 Headlight ...... 73 Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 63 Front and rear seats ...... 74 4 Helmet holder ...... 76 48

z Operation Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switch off the ignition steering lock 4 Keys 49 You receive two master keys and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 50). Ignition switch and steering lock, tank filler cap lock and the seat and case locks are all operated Turn the key to position 1. Turn the key to position 2. with the same key. Parking lights and all function Lights switched off. z Operation circuits switched on. Handlebars not locked. with topcase OA Engine can be started. Key can be removed. If you wish you can arrange to Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered accessor- have the topcase fitted with a ( 83) ies remain operational for a lim- lock that can be opened with this ABS self-diagnosis is ited period of time. key as well. Consult a specialist performed. ( 84) The battery can be recharged workshop, preferably an author- with Automatic Stability Control via the socket. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. (ASC) OE ASC self-diagnosis is per- Locking handlebars formed. ( 84) If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the surface of the ground will determine wheth- er it is better to turn the handle- bars to the left or right. However, Ignition, lights and all function The EWS warning appears in the 4 the motorcycle is more stable on circuits switched off. multifunction display. a level surface with the handle- Handlebars locked. Always keep the spare key sep- 50 bars turned to the left than with Key can be removed. arately from the ignition key. the handlebars turned to the right. Electronic immobiliser If you mislay a key you can have On level ground, always turn the EWS the key in question barred by handlebars to the left to set the your authorised BMW Motorrad steering lock. The motorcycle's electronics dealer. In order to have a key exchange certain continuously barred you must bring along all Turn the handlebars to the full changing signals with the elec- the other keys belonging to the left or right lock position. tronics in the key; these signals motorcycle. z Operation are specific to your motorcycle The engine cannot be started by and they are transmitted via the a barred key, but a key that has ring aerial in the ignition lock. been barred can subsequently be The ignition is not enabled for reactivated. starting until the engine control You can obtain replacement/extra unit has recognised the key as keys only through an authorised "authorised" for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys A spare key attached to are part of an integrated security the same ring as the ig- system, so the dealer is under an nition key used to start the en- obligation to check the legitimacy Turn the key to position 3, gine could "irritate" the electron- of all applications for replace- while moving the handlebars ics, in which case the enabling ment/extra keys. slightly. signal for starting is not issued. Clock Press and hold down the but- ton until the minutes number 3 4 Setting clock flashes. Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly press the button 51 while riding the motorcycle until the minutes number is can lead to accidents. correct. Set the clock only when the mo- Hold down the button until the torcycle is stationary. minutes number stops flashing. Switch on the ignition. This completes the process. Repeatedly press 1 until the Odometer and desired value appears in pan- tripmeters el 2. z Operation Select the readings Switch on the ignition.

Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 flashes. Repeatedly press the button The following values can be dis- until the hours number is cor- played in panel 2: rect. Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) 4 Residual range (RANGE, once fuel level is down to reserve) 52 with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE Tyre pressures (RDC)

with on-board computer OE

The following values can be dis- Press and hold down button 1 played in panel 3: until the tripmeter reading is reset. z Operation Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Residual range Total distance travelled without on-board computer OE (DIST).

Repeatedly press 1 until the Resetting tripmeter desired value appears in pan- Switch on the ignition. el 3. Select the desired tripmeter. The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- 4 sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not 53 try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Multifunction display Adjust the dimmer The residual-range readout 1 in- Attempting to adjust the Press button 1. dicates how far you can ride with dimmer while riding the The current level of dimming the fuel remaining in the tank. appears in display field 2. motorcycle can lead to accidents. z Operation This reading is not displayed until Do not attempt to adjust the Repeatedly press button 1 un- fuel level has dropped to reserve. dimmer unless the motorcycle til the desired dimming level This distance is calculated on the is at a standstill. appears on the display. basis of fuel level and average The brightness of the dis- consumption. Switch on the ignition. play increases one level each When refuelling after running on time you press the button. reserve, make sure that you top Each time you press the button up the tank to a level above re- after maximum brightness is serve, as otherwise the sensor reached, brightness is reduced will not be able to register the by one level. new level. If the sensor can- not register the new level the residual-range readout cannot be updated. On-board computer Ambient temperature 4 with on-board computer OE 54 Select the readings Switch on the ignition.

The following values can be dis- played in panel 2: When the motorcycle is at a

z Operation standstill the heat of the engine Ambient temperature (°C) can falsify ambient-temperature Range (km) reading 1. If the effect of the en- Average speed (km/h) gine's heat becomes excessive, Repeatedly press button 1 until Average fuel consumption -- temporarily appears on the the reading shows the value (l/100 km) display. you want. Oil-level reminder (Oil) with tyre pressure monitoring If ambient temperature (RDC) OE drops below 3 °C this Tyre pressures (bar) warning appears, drawing your attention to the risk of black ice forming. The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for sensor cannot register the fuel during which the engine was the first time. level correctly. This is the reason stopped are excluded from the 4 why the range is calculated only calculation. Range when the motorcycle is on the 55 move. Resetting average speed The calculated range is only Switch on the ignition. an approximate reading. Select average speed. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full range before refuelling.

Average speed z Operation The description of the residual- range function ( 52) also cov- ers range readout 1. You can also view the range before the fuel level drops to reserve. Press and hold down button 1 A special average-consumption until the average-speed reading figure is used to calculate range; is reset. this figure is not necessarily the same as the value you can call up for viewing on the display. Average speed 1 is calculated When the motorcycle is propped on the basis of the time elapsed on its side stand the slight angle since the last reset. Times of inclination means that the Average consumption Oil level 4 56

Press and hold down button 1 Average consumption 1 is cal- until the average-consumption Oil-level indicator 1 gives you reading is reset. z Operation culated by dividing the distance an indication of the engine oil covered since the last reset by level. You can call up this read- the corresponding amount of fuel ing only when the motorcycle is used. at a standstill.

Resetting average The preconditions for the oil level consumption check are as follows: Switch on the ignition. Engine at operating temperat- Select average consumption. ure. Engine idling for at least 30 seconds. Side stand retracted. Make sure the motorcycle is upright. The readings mean: Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 4 Oil level is correct with tyre pressure monitoring 57 (RDC) OE Check the oil level with the dipstick the next time you Viewing tyre-pressure stop for fuel. If you call up anoth- readings er reading on the on-board com- Switch on the ignition. puter, this symbol remains visible until the sensor again registers a Tyre-pressure readings 2 are correct oil level. based on a reference tyre tem- perature of 20 °C. The front tyre Oil level cannot be meas- z Operation ured (conditions as stated pressure is on the left; the read- above not satisfied). ing on the right is the rear tyre pressure. -- -- appears dir- The most recently measured ectly after the ignition is switched level is displayed for five seconds on, because the sensors do not when you next switch on the ig- transmit tyre pressures until the nition. motorcycle accelerates to 30 km/ The oil-level sensor might Repeatedly press button 1 un- h. be defective if the "Check til the tyre-pressure readings oil level" message appears even appear on the display. though the oil level in the oil sight glass is correct. In this case, consult your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lights High-beam headlight 4 Side light 58 The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Immediately after switching off necessary. Push switch 1 forward to the ignition, push button 1 to the left and hold it in this po- z Operation Low-beam headlight switch on the high-beam headlight. sition until the parking lights The low-beam headlight switches Pull switch 1 back to operate come on. on automatically when you start the headlight flasher. Switch the ignition on and off the engine. again to switch off the parking When the engine is not Parking light lights. running you can switch on Switch off the ignition. the lights by switching on the ig- Turn indicators nition and either switching on the Operating flashing turn high-beam headlight or operating indicators the headlight flasher. Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are can- Hazard warning celled automatically after flashers 4 you have ridden for approxim- ately 10 seconds, or covered a Operating hazard warning 59 distance of about 200 m. flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than Press button 1 to switch on absolutely necessary. the hazard warning flashers. Ignition can be switched off. If you press a turn-indicat- z Operation or button with the ignition Press button 1 again to switch switched on, the turn-indicator off the hazard warning flashers. Push button 1 to the left to function is activated instead of switch on the left flashing turn the hazard warning flashers, and indicators. remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning Push button 1 to the right to flashers recommence flashing as switch on the right flashing turn soon as the button is released. indicators. Centre button 1 to cancel the flashing turn indicators. Emergency off switch The increase in power con- 4 (kill switch) sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat- 60 tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability.

a Engine switched off b Normal operating position (run) z Operation 1 Emergency off switch (kill switch) Grip heating Operating the kill switch with heated handlebar grips OE when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus Operating grip heating cause a fall. Start the engine. Repeatedly press button 1 until Do not operate the kill switch Grip heating can be activ- the desired heating stage ap- when riding. ated only when the en- pears on the display. The emergency off switch is a gine is running. If the engine is kill switch for switching off the switched off, grip heating must engine quickly and easily. be reactivated once the engine is switched on again. length of time to pass without making further changes. 4 Seat heating 61 with seat heating OE Front-seat heating Start the engine. Seat heating can be ac- The handlebar grips have two- tivated only when the en- Repeatedly press button 1 until stage heating. Stage two is for gine is running. If the engine is the desired heating stage ap- heating the grips quickly: it is ad- pears on the display. switched off, seat heating must z Operation visable to switch back to stage be reactivated once the engine is one as soon as the grips are switched on again. warm. The heating stage you have selected is indicated by the The increase in power con- symbol in the multifunction dis- sumption caused by the play 2. seat heating can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- 50 % heating power gine speeds. If the charge level is low, seat heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- 100 % heating power ing capability. The front seat has two-stage heating. Stage two is for heating The selected heating stage will the seat quickly: it is advisable be saved if you allow a certain to switch back to stage one as soon as the seat is warm. The off to ensure the battery's start- the seat quickly: it is advisable to 4 heating stage you have selected ing capability. switch back to stage one as soon is indicated by the symbol in the as the seat is warm. 62 multifunction display 2. 2 Switch centred: Heating off. 50 % heating power 3 Switch pushed back: 50 % heating power. 4 Switch pushed forward: 100 % heating power 100 % heating power.

Rear seat heating Start the engine. z Operation Set switch 1 to the desired Seat heating can be ac- heating stage. tivated only when the en- gine is running. If the engine is switched off, seat heating must be reactivated once the engine is switched on again. The heating stage you have se- The increase in power con- lected is indicated by the symbol sumption caused by the in the multifunction display 5. seat heating can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- 50 % heating power gine speeds. If the charge level is low, seat heating is switched The rear seat has two-stage heating. Stage two is for heating 100 % heating power Activating ASC function 4 Automatic Stability 63 Control ASC with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) OE Deactivating ASC function Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 1 until the ASC warning light Press and hold down button 1 You have the option of de- changes status.

until the ASC warning light Operation activating the ASC function z ASC warning light shows. changes status. while the motorcycle is on the move. ASC warning light goes out; Release button 1 within two if self-diagnosis has not seconds. completed it starts flashing. ASC warning light remains Release button 1 within two ON. seconds. The ASC warning light re- The ASC function is deactiv- mains off or continues to ated. flash. The ASC function is activated. You also have the option of 4 switching the ignition off and then on again. 64 An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again. Remove seat supporting rod 1 Press top section of button 1 and reinsert it at the desired to raise the windscreen. Seat height height. Press bottom section of but- z Operation Adjusting seat height Installing front seat ( 75). ton 1 to lower the windscreen. Remove the front seat ( 75). Windscreen Cruise-control system Adjusting windscreen with cruise-control system OE Switch on the ignition. Switching on cruise Cruise control can be used Push button 2 forward and control in the speed range from hold it in this position. 4 50 km/h to 180 km/h. The motorcycle accelerates 65 Telltale light for cruise con- steplessly. trol shows. The current speed is main- tained and saved if button 2 is The motorcycle maintains your not pushed again. current cruising speed and the setting is saved. Decelerating Accelerating

Slide switch 1 to the right. z Operation Button 2 is operational. Set the road speed

Briefly push button 2 back. Speed is reduced by approx. Briefly push button 2 forward. 2 km/h each time you push the Speed is increased by approx. button. 2 km/h each time you push the button.

Briefly push button 2 forward. Telltale light for cruise-control Telltale light for cruise con- 4 goes out. trol shows. 66 Resuming former cruising Switch off cruise control speed

Push button 2 back and hold it in this position. The motorcycle decelerates z Operation steplessly. The current speed is main- Slide switch 1 to the left. tained and saved if button 2 is Briefly push button 2 back to The system is deactivated. not pushed again. return to the speed saved be- Button 2 is disabled. forehand. Deactivating cruise Opening the throttle does control not deactivate the cruise- Brake, pull the clutch lever control system. If you release or turn the throttle twistgrip the twistgrip the motorcycle will (close the throttle by turning decelerate only to the cruising the twistgrip back past the speed saved in memory, even idle position) to deactivate the though you might have intended cruise-control system. slowing to a lower speed. Stowage compartment Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is easi- clutch lever while riding the er to turn if you push the 4 Operating the stowage motorcycle can lead to accidents. clutch lever forward. compartment Do not attempt to adjust the 67 clutch lever unless the motor- Brakes cycle is at a standstill. Adjust the handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system.

Do not twist the handlebar fitting z Operation or the handlebars. Open lock barrel 1 with the ignition key. Attempting to adjust the To open the lid, push the un- handbrake lever while rid- Turn adjusting screw 1 locked lock barrel downwards. ing the motorcycle can lead to clockwise to increase the span accidents. between the clutch lever and Clutch Do not attempt to adjust the the handlebar grip. handbrake lever unless the mo- Adjusting clutch lever Turn adjusting screw 1 torcycle is at a standstill. If the position of the clutch counter-clockwise to reduce fluid reservoir is changed, the span between the clutch air can enter the clutch system. lever and the handlebar grip. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Shift mechanism Mirrors 4 Adjusting shift lever Adjust the mirrors 68

Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and z Operation the handlebar grip. Slacken screw 1. Pivot the mirror to the correct Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- position by pressing gently at counter-clockwise to reduce ition. the edge. the span between the brake Tighten screw 1 to the spe- lever and the handlebar grip. cified tightening torque. Spring preload The adjusting screw is easi- Selector lever to selector Setting er to turn if you push the shaft It is essential to set spring pre- handbrake lever forward. load of the rear suspension to 8 Nm suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle ection indicated by the HIGH Basic setting of spring is lightly loaded. arrow. preload, rear 4 If you want to reduce spring Adjusting spring preload 69 preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- Turn the knob as far as it for rear wheel ection indicated by the LOW will go in the LOW direction, Remove the rear seat ( 74). arrow. then preload the spring by 10 clicks. (Full load of fuel, with rider 85 kg) Install the rear seat ( 76). Damping

Setting z Operation Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor- cycle is ridden and to suit spring Your motorcycle's hand- preload. Basic setting of spring An uneven surface requires ling will suffer if you do not preload, rear match the spring-preload and softer damping than a smooth damping-characteristic settings. without Electronic Suspen- surface. Adjust the damping characteristic sion Adjustment (ESA II) SA An increase in spring preload to suit spring preload. requires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- If you want to increase spring quires softer damping. preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- Adjusting damping for Basic setting of rear-sus- 4 rear wheel pension damping charac- 70 Make sure the ground is level teristic and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the direc- tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back three quarters of a turn in the dir- If you want a harder damping ection indicated by the S characteristic, use a screw- arrow (Full load of fuel, with driver to turn adjusting screw 1 rider 85 kg) z Operation in the direction indicated by the H arrow. Electronic Suspension If you want a softer damping Adjustment ESA characteristic, use a screw- There is a risk of injury With Electronic Suspension driver to turn adjusting screw 1 by burns if you adjust the Adjustment (ESA II) SA damping characteristic while the in the direction indicated by the silencer is hot. S arrow. Possible adjustments Use a screwdriver extension and Basic setting of rear-sus- Electronic Suspension Adjust- wear protective gloves. pension damping charac- ment ESA provides a convenient Adjust the damping character- teristic way of adapting the motorcycle istic, using the tool from the to the load it carries and the sur- without Electronic Suspen- on-board toolkit to turn adjust- face over which you intend riding. sion Adjustment (ESA II) SA ing screw 1. In order for this to happen, the load status must be set and the desired riding mode selected. 4 Three load statuses can be set, with any of the three riding 71 modes available for each one. The detailed description of the ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment system is on page ( 97). Calling up settings The selected riding mode is dis- Press button 1 to view the cur- played in panel 1 of the mul- rent setting. Switch on the ignition. tifunction display and the load Repeatedly press button 1 until z Operation status is displayed in panel 2. the setting you want to use appears on the display. The setting shows briefly, then The display field starts at the disappears automatically. current status and cycles through the following sequence: Setting riding mode Start the engine. COMF: comfort mode The riding mode can be set NORM: normal mode while the motorcycle is in SPORT: sport mode motion. The setting shown on the dis- Press button 1 to view the cur- play is automatically accepted rent setting. as the riding mode if you al- low a certain length of time to pass without making fur- ther changes. The ESA setting The display field starts at the Tyres 4 then automatically disappears current status and cycles through from the display. the following sequence: Checking tyre pressure 72 Incorrect tyre pressures im- Set the load status One-up pair the motorcycle's hand- Starting engine ling characteristics and increase the rate of tyre wear. The load status cannot be One-up with luggage set while the motorcycle is Always check that the tyre pres- in motion. sures are correct. Two-up (with luggage) At high road speeds, tyre valves installed perpen- The settings shown on the dis- dicular to the wheel rim have a z Operation play are automatically accepted tendency to open as a result of as the spring preload and, if centrifugal force. applicable, the damping char- In order to avoid a sudden loss of acteristic if you allow a certain tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with length of time to pass without rubber sealing ring to the rear pressing button 1. The read- tyre and make sure that the cap ing flashes while spring preload is screwed on firmly. adjustment is in progress. The Press button 1 to view the cur- Make sure the ground is level rent setting. ESA setting then automatically disappears from the display. and firm and place the motor- Repeatedly press button 1 until cycle on its stand. the setting you want to use appears on the display. Check tyre pressures against Headlight Headlight beam throw and the data below. Adjusting headlight for spring preload 4 Tyre pressure, front driving on left/driving on Headlight beam throw is gener- 73 right ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load. 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) If the motorcycle is ridden in a Spring preload adjustment might country where the opposite rule not suffice only if the motorcycle 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with of the road applies, its asymmet- luggage, tyre cold) is very heavily loaded. Under ric low-beam headlight will tend these circumstances, headlight Tyre pressure, rear to dazzle oncoming traffic. beam throw has to be adjusted Have the headlight set accord- to suit the weight carried by the ingly by a specialist workshop, motorcycle. 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold) preferably an authorised BMW z Operation Motorrad dealer. Consult a specialist work- 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with shop, preferably an au- luggage, tyre cold) Commercially available ad- thorised BMW Motorrad deal- If tyre pressure is too low: hesive tape will damage the er, if you are unsure whether Correct tyre pressure. plastic lens of the light. the headlight basic setting is Consult a specialist workshop, correct. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light. Headlight beam-throw 4 adjustment 74

a Turn the knob as far as it Turn the key to unlatch seat will go in the UP direction: lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Neutral position. ition while pressing down the z Operation 1 Headlight beam-throw ad- justment b Turn the knob in the rear part of the rear seat. DOWN direction until the Lift the rear seat at the rear Spring preload adjustment might headlight beam no longer and release the key. not suffice if the motorcycle is dazzles oncoming traffic. very heavily loaded. Headlight beam throw can be adjusted by means of the knob so as not to Front and rear seats dazzle oncoming traffic. Remove the rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with seat heating OE with seat heating OE Installing front seat with seat heating OE 4 75

Disengage the latch and dis- Disengage the latch and dis- connect plug 2. connect plug 3. Connect plug 3. z Operation Remove the rear seat and Remove the front seat and place it, upholstered side down, place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. on a clean surface. Remove the front seat Remove the rear seat ( 74). Lift the rear of the front seat.

Push the front seat into seat supporting rod 4. Make sure that the seat is correctly loc- with seat heating OE The rear seat engages with an 4 ated. audible click. 76 Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( 74).

Connect plug 2.

z Operation If you install the seat in the low position, check that the seat's rubber buffers 5 are in the bot- tom positions in mounts 6. Firmly press the front seat into the mounts. Install the rear seat ( 76). Use a plastic-sheathed steel cable to secure the helmet to Install the rear seat helmet holder 1. Installing front seat ( 75). Slide the rear seat underneath the front seat and push it down firmly at the rear. 4 77

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. Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Install the rear seat ( 76). 4 78

z Operation Riding

Riding 5 Safety instructions ...... 80 79 Checklist...... 82 Starting ...... 82 Running in ...... 85 Brakes ...... 86

Parking your motorcycle ...... 87 z Riding Refuelling ...... 88 Secure the motorcycle for transport- ation ...... 89 Safety instructions counterpart motorcycle with Correct loading standard-height suspension. 5 Rider's equipment Overloading and imbal- Risk of accident by unex- 80 Do not ride without the correct anced loads can adversely pectedly early contact with clothing. Always wear: affect the motorcycle's handling. the ground. Helmet Do not exceed the permissible Bear in mind that lowered Motorcycling jacket and gross weight and be sure to suspension limits the trousers comply with the instructions on motorcycle's angle of heel and loading. Gloves ground clearance. Boots Set spring preload, damping Test your motorcycle's angle z Riding characteristic and tyre pres- This applies even to short jour- of heel in situations that do not sures to suit total weight. neys, and to every season of involve risk. When riding over Ensure that the case volumes the year. Your authorised BMW kerbs and similar obstacles, bear on the left and right are equal. Motorrad dealer will be glad to in mind that your motorcycle's Make sure that the weight is advise you on the correct cloth- ground clearance is limited. uniformly distributed between ing for every purpose. right and left. Lowering the motorcycle's sus- Pack heavy items at the bot- Restricted angle of heel pension shortens suspension tom and toward the inboard OE travel (see the section entitled with lowered suspension side. "Technical Data"). Ride comfort Note the maximum permissible A motorcycle with lowered might be restricted as a result. payload of the cases and the suspension has less ground Be sure to adjust spring preload speed limit for riding with cases clearance and cannot corner accordingly, particularly for riding on the motorcycle. at angles of heel as extreme two-up. as those achievable by a with tank rucksack OA Payload of cases Risk of poisoning Note the maximum permissible Exhaust fumes contain carbon 5 payload of the tank rucksack. monoxide, which is colourless 81 See label in case Payload of tank rucksack and odourless but highly toxic. Inhaling the exhaust fumes Maximum permissible therefore represents a speed for riding with }5 kg health hazard and can even cases fitted to the motorcycle cause loss of consciousness with See label in case Speed fatal consequences. OA If you ride at high speed, always Do not inhale exhaust fumes. with topcase z Riding Note the maximum permiss- bear in mind that various bound- Do not run the engine in an en- ible payload of the topcase and ary conditions can adversely af- closed space. the speed limit for riding with a fect the handling of your motor- topcase on the motorcycle. cycle: Catalytic converter Settings of the spring-strut and If misfiring causes unburned fuel Payload of topcase shock-absorber system to enter the catalytic converter, Imbalanced load there is a danger of overheating Loose clothing and damage. See label in the topcase Insufficient tyre pressure For this reason, observe the fol- Maximum permissible Poor tyre tread lowing points: speed for riding with top- Etc. Do not run the fuel tank dry. case fitted to the motorcycle Do not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark-plug See label in the topcase cap disconnected. Stop the engine immediately if Tampering with the Damping-characteristic setting 5 it misfires. engine control unit and spring preload Use only unleaded fuel. Tyre-tread depth and tyre 82 Tampering with motor- Comply with all specified main- pressures cycle settings (e.g. elec- tenance intervals. Cases correctly installed and tronic engine management unit, luggage secured Unburned fuel will destroy throttle valves, clutch) can cause the catalytic converter. damages to the components in At regular intervals: Note the points listed for protec- question and lead to failure of Engine oil level (every refuelling tion of the catalytic converter. safety-relevant functions. Dam- stop) age caused in this way is not z Riding Brake-pad wear (every third Risk of overheating covered by the warranty. refuelling stop) Do not tamper with the motor- Cooling would be cycle in any way that could result inadequate if the engine Starting in tuned performance. were allowed to idle for a lengthy Side stand period with the motorcycle at Checklist You cannot start the motorcycle a standstill: overheating would with the side stand extended and result. In extreme cases, the Use the following checklist to a gear engaged. The engine will motorcycle could catch fire. check important functions, set- switch itself off if you start it with Do not allow the engine to idle tings and wear limits before you ride off. the gearbox in neutral and then unnecessarily. Ride away imme- engage a gear before retracting Brakes diately after starting the engine. the side stand. Brake-fluid levels, front and rear Clutch Clutch fluid level Gearbox If the engine refuses to start, You can start the engine when consult the troubleshooting 5 chart in the section entitled the gearbox is in neutral or if you 83 pull the clutch with a gear en- "Technical data". ( 144) gaged. Do not pull the clutch un- Pre-ride check til after you have switched on the ignition, as otherwise the engine The instrument panel runs a test will refuse to start. of the 'General' warning light when the ignition is switched on: this is the "Pre-Ride-Check. The Starting engine Press starter button 1. Switch on the ignition. test is aborted if you start the z Riding If ambient temperatures are Pre-ride check is performed. engine before it completes. very low, you might find it ( 83) necessary to open the throttle Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis is slightly when starting the engine. General warning light shows performed. ( 84) At ambient temperatures below red. with Automatic Stability Control 0 °C, disengage the clutch after OE (ASC) switching on the ignition. CHECK! appears on the dis- ASC self-diagnosis is per- play. formed. ( 84) The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if bat- Phase 2 tery voltage is too low. Recharge General warning light shows the battery before you start the yellow. engine, or use jump leads and a donor battery to start. CHECK! appears on the dis- play. The engine starts. with cruise-control system: few metres for the wheel sensors function nor the integral brak- 5 SET light shows. to be tested. ing function is available. Have the fault rectified as 84 If the 'General' warning light does Phase 1 quickly as possible by a not show: Test of the diagnosis-compat- specialist workshop, preferably Some malfunctions cannot ible system components with an authorised BMW Motorrad be indicated if the 'Gener- the motorcycle at a standstill. dealer. al' warning light cannot be dis- ABS warning light flashes. played. ASC self-diagnosis Check that the 'General' warning with Automatic Stability Control Phase 2 OE z Riding light comes on, and that it shows (ASC) red and yellow. Test of the wheel sensors as the motorcycle pulls away from BMW Motorrad ASC performs Have the fault rectified as rest. self-diagnosis to ensure its op- quickly as possible by a ABS warning light flashes. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- specialist workshop, preferably formed automatically when you an authorised BMW Motorrad switch on the ignition. The en- dealer. ABS self-diagnosis gine must be running and the completed motorcycle must reach a speed ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light goes of at least 5 km/h in order for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- out. ASC self-diagnosis to complete. forms self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is per- If an indicator showing an ABS Phase 1 formed automatically when you fault appears when ABS self-dia- Test of the diagnosis-compat- switch on the ignition. The mo- gnosis completes: ible system components with torcycle has to move forward a You can continue to ride. Bear the motorcycle at a standstill. in mind that neither the ABS ASC warning light slow- Running in Running-in speeds flashes. The first 1000 km 5 Phase 2 While running in the motor- 85 maximum engine rpm for cycle, vary the throttle opening Test of the diagnosis-compat- short bursts (Odometer read- and engine-speed range fre- ible system components while ing 600...900 km) the motorcycle is on the move. quently; avoid riding at constant Do not omit the first inspection ASC warning light slow- engine rpm for prolonged peri- after 500 - 1200 km. flashes. ods. Try to do most of your rid- Brake pads

ASC self-diagnosis ing during this initial period on z Riding New brake pads have to bed completed twisting, fairly hilly roads. down before they can achieve The ASC warning light goes Comply with the rpm limits for running in. their optimum friction levels. You out. can compensate for this initial re- Running-in speeds If an indicator showing an ASC duction in braking efficiency by fault appears when ASC self- exerting greater pressure on the levers. diagnosis completes: <5500 min-1 (Odometer You can continue to ride. Bear reading 0...200 km) New brake pads can ex- in mind that the ASC function tend stopping distance by a -1 is not available. <6500 min (Odometer significant margin. reading 200...400 km) Have the fault rectified as Apply the brakes in good time. quickly as possible by a <7500 min-1 (Odometer specialist workshop, preferably reading 400...600 km) an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tyres braking force can be transmitted Descending mountain 5 New tyres have a smooth sur- without the wheel locking. passes To optimise stopping distance, face. This must be roughened by There is a danger of the 86 apply the front brakes rapidly and riding in a restrained manner at brakes fading if you use keep on increasing the force you various heel angles until the tyres only the rear brakes when des- apply to the brake lever. This are run in. This running in pro- cending mountain passes. Under makes the best possible use cedure is essential if the tyres are extreme conditions, the brakes of the dynamic increase in load to achieve maximum grip. could overheat and suffer severe at the front wheel. Remember Tyres do not have their full damage. to pull the clutch at the same grip when new and there Use both front and rear brakes, z Riding time. In the "panic braking situ- is a risk of accidents at extreme and make use of the engine's ations" that are trained so fre- angles of heel. braking effect as well. quently braking force is applied Avoid extreme angles of heel. as rapidly as possible and with Wet brakes the rider's full force exerted on Brakes the brake levers; under these cir- After the motorcycle has How can stopping cumstances the dynamic shift been washed, ridden distance be minimised? in load distribution cannot keep through water or ridden in 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 brake discs and brake cycle decelerates, the more load wheel from locking; this increases pads have dried out. is shifted to the front wheel. The stopping distance. higher the wheel load, the more Salt on brakes moisture on the discs or brake Extend the side stand and prop pads. the motorcycle on the stand. The brakes may fail to take 5 Apply the brakes in good time effect immediately if the The side stand is designed 87 motorcycle was ridden on salt- until the brakes have been to support only the weight covered roads and the brakes cleaned. of the motorcycle. were not applied for some time. The brake pads will wear Do not lean or sit on the Apply the brakes in good time more rapidly if you ride fre- motorcycle with the side stand until the salt layer on the brake quently on unsurfaced tracks or extended. discs and brake pads has been poor roads. If the camber of the roadway removed. Check the thickness of the brake permits, turn the handlebars all z Riding pads more frequently and replace the way to the left. Oil or grease on brakes the brake pads in good time. On a gradient, the motorcycle Oil and grease on the brake should always face uphill; se- discs and pads considerably Parking your lect 1st gear. diminish braking efficiency. motorcycle Centre stand Especially after repair and main- Side stand tenance work, make sure that the Switch off the engine. Switch off the engine. brake discs and brake pads are If the ground is soft or un- If the ground is soft or un- free of oil and grease. even, there is no guaran- even, there is no guaran- tee that the motorcycle will rest Dirt or mud on brakes tee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand. firmly on the stand. When riding on loose sur- Always check that the ground Always check that the ground faces or muddy roads, the under the stand is level and under the stand is level and brakes may fail to take effect firm. immediately because of dirt or firm. Excessive movements Fuel attacks plastics, which 5 could cause the centre become dull or unsightly. stand to retract, and the Wipe off plastic parts immediately 88 motorcycle would topple in if they come into contact with consequence. fuel. Do not lean or sit on the mo- Fuel can attack the material torcycle with the centre stand of the windscreen and the extended. side slipstream deflectors, which Extend the centre stand and lift become dull or unsightly. the motorcycle onto the stand. Wipe off the windscreen and slip- Use the ignition key to unlock z Riding stream deflectors immediately the fuel filler cap and pop the Refuelling if they come into contact with cap open. Fuel is highly flammable. A fuel. naked flame close to the Leaded fuel will destroy the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- catalytic converter. plosion. Use only unleaded fuel. Do not smoke. Never bring a Make sure the ground is level naked flame near the fuel tank. and firm and place the motor- Fuel expands when hot. cycle on its stand. Fuel escaping from an Open the cover of the fuel-tank overfilled tank could make its way cap. onto the road surface. This could Refuel with fuel of the grade cause a fall. stated below; do not fill the Do not overfill the fuel tank. tank past the bottom edge of Usable fuel capacity the filler neck. 5 When refuelling after run- 89 ning on reserve, make sure approx. 25 l that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- Reserve fuel wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level. If the approx. 4 l sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel-level read- Press the fuel tank cap down The motorcycle can topple

z Riding ing nor the range readout can be firmly to close. and fall on its side. updated. Remove the key and close the Make sure that the motorcycle protective cap. cannot topple sideways. Recommended fuel grade Secure the motorcycle Push the motorcycle onto the for transportation transportation flat and hold it in Premium plus unleaded position: do not place it on the 98 ROZ/RON Make sure that all components side stand or centre stand. 91 AKI that might come into contact with straps used to secure the Premium unleaded (fuel motorcycle are adequately pro- grade, usable with slight tected against scratching. Use power- and consumption- adhesive tape or soft cloths, for related restrictions) example, for this purpose. 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI 5 90

Risk of damaging compon- At the rear, secure the straps z Riding ents. to the rear footrests on both Take care not to trap sides and tighten the straps. components such as brake lines Tighten all the straps uniformly; or wires. the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as At the front, secure the straps tightly as possible front and to the top fork bridge on both rear. sides. Pass the straps through the leading link and tighten the straps. Engineering details

Engineering details 6 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 92 91 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ...... 94 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 96 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II ...... 97

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 What feedback does the deceleration, however, under cer- Motorrad Integral ABS? 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 management with BMW the abilities dictated by its level on the centre stand or an auxil- of maintenance. Motorrad ASC iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW a gear engaged. with Automatic Stability Control Motorrad Integral ABS is always OE Rear wheel locked by the en- (ASC) maintained in optimum condition, gine brake for a lengthy period, it is essential for you to comply How does ASC work? for example while descending strictly with the specified inspec- The BMW Motorrad ASC com- on a loose or slippery surface. tion intervals. pares the speed of rotation of the If a fault message is issued on front wheel and the rear wheel. account of exceptional riding Reserves for safety The differential is used to com- conditions as outlined above, you The potentially shorter braking pute slip as a measure of the z Engineering details can reactivate the ABS function distances which BMW Motorrad reserves of stability available at by switching the ignition off and Integral ABS permits must not be the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a on again. used as an excuse for careless certain limit the electronic engine riding. ABS is primarily a means management system intervenes, of ensuring a safety margin in adapting engine torque accord- genuine emergencies. ingly. 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 on is restricted more and more as the front wheel lifted off the the motorcycle), especially when the angle of heel increases. Con- ground (wheelie) and ASC de- style of riding takes rider and ma- sequently, there can be a per- activated. chine close to the limits imposed ceptible lag in acceleration out of Rear wheel rotating with the by physics. very tight bends. motorcycle held stationary by The system is not optimised for applying the front brake (burn- The speeds of the front and special requirements that apply out). rear wheels are compared as Heating up with the motorcycle under extreme competitive situ- Engineering details one means of detecting the rear z ations off-road or on the track. on the centre stand or an auxil- wheel's incipient tendency to You have the option of deactiv- iary stand, engine idling or with spin or slip sideways. If the sys- ating the BMW Motorrad ASC a gear engaged. tem registers implausible values system for 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 5 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 ferent sets of wheels with RDC 6 ground under severe accelera- monitoring RDC sensors can be alternated on tion, the ASC reduces engine the motorcycle. An error mes- 96 torque until the front wheel re- with tyre pressure monitoring sage is issued if wheels without gains contact with the ground. (RDC) OE sensors are fitted to a motorcycle equipped with an RDC control Under these circumstances, Function BMW Motorrad recommends unit. rolling the throttle slightly closed A sensor integrated into each so as to restore stability with the tyre measures the air temperat- Tyre-pressure ranges least possible delay. ure and the air pressure inside The RDC control unit differenti- the tyre and transmits this in- ates between three tyre-pressure When riding on a slippery sur- formation to the control unit. ranges, all of which are paramet- face, never snap the throttle Each sensor has a centrifugal- erised for the motorcycle: twistgrip fully closed without force tripswitch that does not Tyre pressure within permitted pulling the clutch at the same enable transmission of the meas- tolerance. time. Engine braking torque can ured values until the motorcycle Tyre pressure close to limit of cause the rear wheel to lock, with has accelerated to above approx- permitted tolerance. z Engineering details a corresponding loss of stability. imately 30 km/h for the first time. Tyre pressure outside permit- The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- The display shows -- for each ted tolerance. able to control a situation of this tyre until the tyre-pressure signal nature. is received for the first time. The A warning is also issued if tyre sensors continue to transmit the pressure drops sharply but stays measured-value signals for ap- within the permitted tolerance. proximately 15 minutes after the motorcycle comes to a stop. The control unit can adminis- trate four sensors, so two dif- Temperature the pressures shown by the Electronic Suspension compensation multifunction display. Adjustment ESA II 6 Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation With Electronic Suspension 97 sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings Adjustment (ESA II) SA creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on Suspension adjustments ature drops. Tyre temperature the inside cover of the Rider's Depending on the load on the depends on ambient temperat- Manual. Then use the air line to motorcycle, the appropriate load ure, on the style of riding and the compensate for the difference status must first be selected duration of the ride. between the RDC reading and when the motorcycle is station- The tyre-pressure readings the value in the table. ary. The damping characterist- shown by the multifunction ics on both spring struts and the display are temperature- Example: According to the Rider- spring mount and the spring rate compensated; the reference tyre 's Manual, tyre pressure should on the rear spring strut are ad- temperature for these readings be 2.5 bar, but the reading in the justed on the basis of the rid- is always 20 °C. The air lines multifunction display is 2.3 bar, ing mode that is then selected. available to the public in petrol so pressure is low by 0.2 bar. If the selected driving mode is z Engineering details stations and motorway service The gauge on the air line shows changed, the damping character- areas have gauges that do not 2.4 bar. You must now increase istics on both spring struts and compensate for temperature; the tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- the spring rate on the rear spring reading shown by a gauge of ference between the value in the strut are also adjusted. This al- this nature is the temperature- table and the RDC reading; when lows the suspension to be very dependent tyre pressure. In the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar, accurately adapted to all riding most instances, therefore, these the tyre is inflated to the correct conditions, even when the motor- gauge readings will not tally with pressure. cycle is in motion. The combination of spring rate to increase. The maximum 6 mount, suspension and spring spring rate is achieved when the rate ensure that the suspension sleeve completely encloses the 98 geometry is always perfectly plastic element and rests on the adjusted. steel spring. By the same token, The static normal position is the spring rate decreases when almost maintained even while the sleeve allows the plastic riding. element to expand further. The different riding conditions and load statuses are com- pensated, so that the handling of the motorcycle remains con- stant.

It is possible to change the spring rate electronically by combining a conventional coil z Engineering details spring and a plastic element (Elastogran), the lateral expansion of which can be restricted electro-hydraulically using a displaceable sleeve. The more the sleeve encloses the plastic element, the more the expansion of the plastic element is restricted, causing the spring Accessories

Accessories 7 General instructions...... 100 99 Power sockets ...... 100 Case ...... 101 Topcase ...... 103

z Accessories General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power sockets assess each non-BMW 7 BMW Motorrad recommends Notes on use of power sockets: product to determine wheth- the use of parts and accessories 100 er it can be used on or in con- for your motorcycle that are ap- automatic shutdown nection with BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. Power sockets are shut down without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- automatically under the following ard. Country-specific official au- cessories and other products circumstances: thorisation does not suffice as which BMW has approved can If battery charge state is too assurance. Tests conducted by be obtained from your authorised low to maintain the motor- these instances cannot make BMW Motorrad dealer, together cycle's start capability provision for all operating con- with expert advice on their install- If maximum load capability as ditions experienced by BMW mo- ation and use. stated in the technical data is torcycles and, consequently, they These parts and products have exceeded z Accessories are not sufficient in some circum- When the engine is being been tested by BMW for safety, stances. function and suitability. BMW cranked on the starter Use only parts and accessor- accepts product liability for them. ies approved by BMW for your with (extra) on-board socket OE Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle. accept any liability whatsoever If more than one socket is used, for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning total current must not exceed the has not approved. modifications, comply with all the maximum load capability. Also bear in mind the informa- legal requirements. Make sure Operating electrical tion on the effect of wheel size that the motorcycle does not accessories on suspension-control systems infringe the national road-vehicle You can start using electrical ac- ( 117). construction and use regulations applicable in your country. cessories only when the ignition is switched on. The accessory remains operational if the igni- Case Lever 2 pops up. tion is subsequently switched off. Pull the release lever all the Opening cases 7 The power sockets are switched way up. 101 off approximately 15 after the ig- The lid of the case opens. nition is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on- Closing cases board electrics.

Cable routing The cables from the power sock- ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Turn the key to the OPEN pos-

Do not impede the rider ition in the case lock. z Accessories Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling Pull release lever 2 all the way Cannot be trapped up. Close the lid of the case and press it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case.

Push lock barrel 1 down. Remove the cases The case is released and can 7 be removed. 102 Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go.

Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock. to the LOCK position and re- The handle pops out. z Accessories move the key from the lock.

Seat the case in holders 4.

Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go. Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. 7 The lid of the topcase opens. 103 Close the topcase

Push case handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock. to the LOCK position and re-

z Accessories move the key from the lock. Pull release lever 2 all the way Topcase up. with topcase OA Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case.

Push lock barrel 1 forward. Lever 2 pops up. Removing topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and 7 remove it from the luggage carrier. 104 Installing topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go.

Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the topcase position in the topcase lock. lock to the LOCK position and The handle pops out. z Accessories remove the key from the lock.

Hook the topcase into position on the luggage carrier. Make sure that hooks 4 are securely seated in the corresponding keepers 5.

Pull handle 3 up as far as it will go. 7 105

Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and

z Accessories remove the key from the lock. 7 106

z Accessories Maintenance

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

Tyres ...... 116 z Maintenance Rims ...... 116 Wheels ...... 117 Front-wheel stand ...... 124 Bulbs ...... 125 Body panels ...... 132 Jump starting ...... 134 Battery ...... 135 General instructions Toolkit 3 Reversible-blade screw- driver with star-head and 8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard toolkit plain tips scribes straightforward proced- 108 Adjusting damping for ures for checking and replacing rear wheel ( 70). certain wear parts. Replacing brake-light, Special tightening torques are lis- rear-light and rear-indic- ted as applicable. The tightening ator bulbs ( 129). torques for the threaded fasten- Removing battery ers on your motorcycle are listed ( 136). in the section entitled "Technical data". 4 Tool for oil cap You will find information on more Top up the engine oil extensive maintenance and repair 1 Extension for screwdriver ( 110). z Maintenance work in the Repair Manual on blade 5 Torx bit, T25 DVD for your motorcycle, which Adjusting damping for 6 Torx wrench, T30 is available from your authorised rear wheel ( 70). Remove the flashing turn BMW Motorrad dealer. 2 Screwdriver handle indicator with fairing pan- el ( 132). Some of the work calls for spe- cial tools and a thorough know- ledge of motorcycle technology. If you are in doubt consult a spe- cialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad deal- er. Tools service set Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than 8 a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that 109 the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip. Check the oil level in oil-level BMW Motorrad has assembled Switch off the engine when it is indicator 1. a tools service set that is ideal at operating temperature. for carrying out extended service Make sure the ground is level work (e.g. removing and installing and firm and place the motor- z Maintenance wheels) on this motorcycle. You cycle on its centre stand. can obtain the tools set from Wait five minutes for the oil to your authorised BMW Motorrad drain into the oil pan. dealer. Engine oil

Checking engine oil level Engine oil, specified level The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature, the high- Between MIN and MAX er the level of oil in the sump. marks If the oil level is below the MIN Install the cap of the oil filler 8 mark: neck. Top up the engine oil ( 110). 110 Brake system If the oil level is above the MAX Reliability mark: Have the oil level corrected A fully functional brake system is by a specialist workshop, a basic requirement for the road preferably an authorised BMW safety of your motorcycle. Motorrad dealer. Do not ride the motorcycle if you Wipe the area around the filler have any doubts about the de- Top up the engine oil neck clean. pendability of the brake system. Use the tool from the toolkit to Make sure the ground is level Under these circumstances have remove cap 1 from the engine- and firm and place the motor- the brake system checked by a z Maintenance oil filler neck. cycle on its stand. specialist workshop, preferably Damage to the engine an authorised BMW Motorrad can result if it is operated dealer. without enough oil, but the same also applies if the oil level is too Incorrect working practices high. endanger the reliability of Always make sure that the oil the brakes. level is correct. Have all work on the brake sys- tem undertaken by trained and Top up the engine oil to the qualified specialists. specified level. Checking engine oil level ( 109). Checking operation of brakes 8 Pull the handbrake lever. 111 The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. Press the footbrake lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If pressure points are not clearly Visually inspect the left and perceptible: Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain Have the brakes checked by a front specialist workshop, preferably their thickness. Viewing direc- an authorised BMW Motorrad tion: Between wheel and front 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, dealer. suspension toward the brake without backing plate. The z Maintenance calipers. wear indicators (grooves) Brake pads must be clearly visible.) Check the front brake pad thickness If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Brake pads worn past the cycle on its stand. minimum permissible thick- ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake sys- 8 tem. In order to ensure the dependab- 112 ility of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, rear Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. Viewing direction: From the left Checking rear brake pad toward brake caliper 1. 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, z Maintenance thickness without backing plate. Make Make sure the ground is level sure that the brake disc is and firm and place the motor- not visible through the bore cycle on its stand. in the inboard brake block.) If the brake disc is visible: Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick- ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake sys- tem. In order to ensure the dependab- Brake fluid ility of the brake system, do not 8 permit the brake pads to wear Check the brake-fluid past the minimum permissible level, front brakes 113 thickness. A low fluid level in the Have the brake pads replaced brake reservoir can allow air by a specialist workshop, to penetrate the brake system. preferably an authorised BMW This significantly reduces braking Motorrad dealer. efficiency. Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Check the brake-fluid level at Brake-pad wear is between the brake pads. regular intervals. The rear brake has a brake-pad How to interpret the marks: Make sure the ground is level wear indicator. Three rings visible: brake-pad and firm and place the motor- thickness is at least 75 % cycle on its centre stand. z Maintenance Two rings visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 50 % One ring visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 25 % No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as described above If the bottom edge of the black 8 diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: 114 Check the front brake pad thickness ( 111). Check the brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the Check the brake fluid level in brake reservoir can allow air Brake fluid level, front front reservoir 1. to penetrate the brake system. Wear of the brake pads This significantly reduces braking causes the brake fluid level DOT4 brake fluid efficiency. z Maintenance Check the brake-fluid level at in the reservoir to sink. The drop Do not permit the brake fluid regular intervals. in fluid level is compensated level to drop below the MIN by a clearly visible black rubber mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir Make sure the ground is level diaphragm. horizontal) and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. If the brake fluid level drops be- Remove the front seat ( 75). low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing front seat ( 75). 8 Clutch 115 Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear Have the clutch checked by a rear reservoir 1. specialist workshop, preferably Wear of the brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad causes the brake fluid level DOT4 brake fluid dealer.

z Maintenance in the reservoir to sink. Do not permit the brake fluid Checking clutch fluid level level to drop below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir Make sure the ground is level horizontal, motorcycle up- and firm and place the motor- right) cycle on its centre stand. Move the handlebars to the If the brake fluid level drops be- straight-ahead position. low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Do not attempt to top up the Measure the tyre tread depth 8 system with fluids of any kind. in the main tread grooves with wear marks. 116 Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- Tyres have wear indicators cialist workshop, preferably integrated into the main an authorised BMW Motorrad tread grooves. The tyre is worn dealer. out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks. Tyres The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre, Check the clutch fluid level in Checking tyre tread depth reservoir 1. e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by Your motorcycle's handling an arrow. Wear of the clutch causes and grip can be impaired the fluid level in the clutch If the tyre tread is worn to minim- z Maintenance even before the tyres wear to fluid reservoir to rise. um: the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law. Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- Clutch-fluid level (visual able. Have the tyres changed in good inspection) time before they wear to the Rims It is impermissible for the minimum permissible tread clutch fluid level to drop. depth. Checking rims If the clutch-fluid level drops: Make sure the ground is level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Unsuitable hydraulic fluids and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. cycle on its stand. could cause damage to the Visually inspect the rims for clutch system. defects. Have damaged rims checked Effect of wheel size ant to consult a specialist work- and, if necessary, replaced by a on suspension-control shop beforehand, preferably an 8 specialist workshop, preferably systems authorised BMW Motorrad deal- an authorised BMW Motorrad er. In some cases, the data pro- 117 Wheel size is very important as dealer. grammed into the control units a parameter for the suspension- can be changed to suit the new control systems ABS and ASC. Wheels wheel sizes. In particular, the diameter and the Tyre recommendation width of a motorcycle's wheels RDC label are programmed into the control For each size of tyre BMW with tyre pressure monitoring unit and are fundamental to all Motorrad tests and classifies (RDC) OE as roadworthy certain makes. calculations. Any change in these BMW Motorrad cannot assess influencing variables, caused for the suitability or provide any example by a switch to wheels guarantee of road safety for other other than those installed ex- z Maintenance tyres. works, can have serious effects BMW Motorrad recommends on the performance of the con- using only tyres tested by BMW trol systems. Motorrad. The sensor rings are essential You can obtain detailed informa- for correct road-speed calcula- tion from your authorised BMW tion, and they too must match Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- the motorcycle's control sys- Incorrect tyre-removal pro- net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. tems and consequently cannot be changed. cedures can result in dam- age to the RDC sensors. If you decide that you would like to fit non-standard wheels to Be sure to notify the authorised your motorcycle, it is very import- BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- cialist workshop that the wheel is 8 fitted with an RDC sensor. 118 If the motorcycle is equipped with RDC, each wheel rim bears an adhesive label indicating the position of the RDC sensor. When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Remove screws 1 on left and Once the calipers have Motorrad dealer or specialist right. been removed, there is workshop to the fact that the Work the front-wheel cover a risk of the brake pads being wheel is fitted with an RDC forward to remove, pulling the pressed together to the extent z Maintenance sensor. two sides slightly apart. that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disc on reas- Remove the front wheel sembly. Make sure the ground is level Do not operate the handbrake and firm and place the motor- lever when the brake calipers cycle on its centre stand. have been removed. Remove securing screws 1 of the brake calipers on left and right. Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the brake calipers. 8 119

Force the brake pads 5 slightly Release axle clamping screw 1. apart by rocking brake cal- Remove quick-release axle 2, liper 6 back and forth against while supporting the wheel. Remove screw 2 of the ABS brake disc 7. Do not remove the grease from sensor. Carefully pull the brake calipers the quick-release axle. z Maintenance Pull the left brake caliper back and out until clear of the Roll the front wheel forward to slightly to the rear. brake discs. remove. Work retaining clip 3 with the Remove the spacing bush- Raise front of motorcycle until ABS cable off the fork tube. ing from the left-hand side of the front wheel can turn freely. Remove the ABS cable from the front-wheel hub. retaining clip 4. BMW Motorrad recommends Remove the ABS sensor from the BMW Motorrad front-wheel Installing front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. its bore. Possible malfunctions when Install the front-wheel stand ABS and ASC systems in- ( 124). tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and Ease the brake calipers on to 8 ASC systems at the start of this the brake discs. chapter. 120 Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Raise the front wheel, insert ised BMW Motorrad dealer. quick-release axle 2 and tight- en to specified torque. Slip the spacing bushing into Insert the ABS sensor into its the left-hand side of the wheel Quick-release axle in axle z Maintenance bore. hub. holder Work retaining clip 3 with the The front wheel must be ABS cable into position on the 50 Nm installed right way round to fork tube. rotate in the correct direction. Tighten axle clamping screw 1 Seat the ABS cable in retaining Note the direction-of-rotation ar- to the specified torque. clip 4. rows on the tyre or the wheel Quick-release axle clamp Install screw 2 of the ABS rim. screws sensor. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks. 19 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand. 8 121

Install securing screws 1 on Hold the front-wheel cover in Parts of the exhaust system left and right and tighten to position and install bolts 1 on can be hot. specified tightening torque. left and right. Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system. Brake caliper to slider Removing rear wheel z Maintenance Slacken screw 1 of the clamp tube Make sure the ground is level and slip the clamp to the rear. 30 Nm and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Do not remove the sealing Remove the adhesive tape grease from the clamp. from the wheel rim. Firmly pull the handbrake lever until the pressure point is per- ceptible, and repeat this opera- tion several times. Threaded fasteners not 8 tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their 122 threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the Remove screw 2 for the brack- Remove studs 3 from the rear rear-wheel adapter. et of the end silencer from the wheel, while supporting the rear footrest. wheel. Work the end silencer to the Lower the rear wheel to the z Maintenance rear to remove and lay it on a ground and roll it out to the padded rest. rear. Engage first gear. Install the rear wheel Possible malfunctions when ABS and ASC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. Install screws 3 and tighten to See the information on the effect the specified tightening torque. of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter. footrest, but do not tighten it at Rear wheel to wheel car- this point. rier 8 123 Tightening sequence: tight- en in diagonally opposite se- quence 60 Nm

Push the end silencer onto the pipe at the exhaust-flow control If the gap between the rear valve and turn it to its initial wheel and the silencer is position. too small, the rear wheel can Slip the clamp forward as far as overheat.

it will go and turn it so that R/ The gap between the rear wheel z Maintenance RT mark 4 on the clamp is in and the silencer must be at least line with mark 5. 20 mm. Align the silencer and tight- en screw 2 to the specified torque. Silencer to rear frame

Install screw 2 for the bracket 19 Nm of the end silencer in the rear cycle resting only on the front 8 wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple. 124 Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Make sure the ground is level Tighten screw 1 to the spe- and firm and place the motor- Slacken adjusting screws 1. cified tightening torque. cycle on its centre stand. Push the two adapters 2 apart Use basic stand with tool num- until the front forks fit between Clamp to silencer and ber (0 402 241) in combina- them. manifold z Maintenance tion with front-wheel adapter Use locating pins 3 to set the 28 Nm (0 402 242). front-wheel stand to the de- sired height. Front-wheel stand Centre the front-wheel stand relative to the front wheel and Install the front-wheel push it against the front axle. stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with a centre stand or without other auxiliary stands. A motor- Bulbs General instructions 8 A warning appears in the multi- 125 function display if a bulb is de- fective. If the brake or rear light fails, the symbol is accompan- ied by the 'General' warning light, which lights up yellow. If the rear light fails the second filament of Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the the brake light shines at reduced that the front forks are securely centre stand and is raised brightness to double as a rear seated. too far, the centre stand will lift light. Even though you have this Tighten adjusting screws 1. clear of the ground and the mo- substitute rear light, the indicat-

z Maintenance torcycle could topple to one side. ors on the display tell you that a When raising the motorcycle, bulb defect has occurred. make sure that the centre stand A defective bulb places remains on the ground. your safety at risk because Apply uniform pressure to push it is easier for other users to the front-wheel stand down oversee the motorcycle. and raise the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurised and 8 can cause injury if dam- aged. 126 Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs. The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled "Technical data". Remove cover 1 for the high- Release spring clip 4 at left Replacing low-beam and beam headlight or covers 2 for and right and swing it up. high-beam headlight bulb the low-beam headlight. Remove bulb 5. The plug arrangement and z Maintenance Replace the defective bulb. the position of the spring retainer might not be as illus- Do not touch the glass of trated here, depending on which new bulbs with your fingers. bulb is to be replaced. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Make sure the ground is level Dirt deposits, in particular oil and and firm and place the motor- grease, interfere with heat radi- cycle on its stand. ation from the bulb. This leads Switch off the ignition. to overheating and shortens the Disconnect plug 3. bulb's operating life. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight 8 127 H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beam headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W Engage spring clip 4 in the Install cover 1 for the high- catch on left and right. beam headlight or cover 2 for the low-beam headlight.

Replacing parking-light z Maintenance bulb Remove the flashing turn indic- ator with fairing panel ( 132).

Install bulb 5, making sure that tab 6 is correctly positioned. Close plug 3. 8 Bulb for parking light 128 W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Remove the side-light bulb Remove bulb 3 from the bulb through opening 1. holder.

Replace the defective bulb. z Maintenance Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Fit the bulb 3 in the bulb hold- Use a clean, dry cloth to hold er. the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the Remove the bulb holder from bulb's operating life. the headlight housing by turn- ing lever 2 counter-clockwise. motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. 8 Make sure the ground is level 129 and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. If applicable, remove the cases.

Insert the bulb holder into the Turn bulb holders 2 for the headlight housing and turn indicator bulbs or bulb hold- lever 2 clockwise to latch it in ers 3 for the brake-light/rear- position. light bulbs counter-clockwise

to remove them from the bulb z Maintenance Install the flashing turn indicator housing. with fairing panel ( 133). Replacing brake-light, rear-light and rear- Remove screws 1 on left and indicator bulbs right and work the bulb hous- ing to the rear to remove. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the Bulb for tail light/brake 8 light 130 P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear

PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Press bulb 4 into its socket Engage the bulb housing at and turn it counter-clockwise to position 5. remove.

z Maintenance Replace the defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- Press bulb 4 into its socket ation from the bulb. This leads and turn it clockwise to install. to overheating and shortens the Insert the bulb holder removed Install screws 1 on left and bulb's operating life. beforehand into the bulb hous- right. ing and turn the bulb holder clockwise to latch it in position. Replacing front turn Bulbs for flashing turn indicator bulb indicators, front 8 Remove the flashing turn indic- 131 ator with fairing panel ( 132). PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to remove.

Replace the defective bulb. z Maintenance Turn bulb holder 1 counter- clockwise to remove it from the Do not touch the glass of Press bulb 2 into its socket new bulbs with your fingers. bulb housing. and turn it clockwise to install. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. Body panels 8 Removing flashing turn 132 indicator with fairing panel

Insert bulb holder 1 into the Guide tool from toolkit parallel bulb housing and turn the bulb to edge 1 of the speaker grille holder clockwise to latch it in and through aperture 2. position.

z Maintenance Install the flashing turn indicator Press the mirror down and out. with fairing panel ( 133).

Remove screw 3 inside the aperture, while holding the fir- ing panel in position. Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing 8 panel 133

Work the flashing turn indicator Work the flashing turn indicator and the fairing panel forward to with fairing panel into place at remove. positions 5 and 6. Connect plug 4. z Maintenance

Disconnect plug 4. Install screw 3 while holding Lay the fairing panel on a pad- the fairing panel in position. ded rest. Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at end to the positive terminal of both ends. the donor battery. 8 The wires leading to the Then connect one end of the power socket do not have Jump-starting with a donor- 134 black jump lead to the negative a load-capacity rating adequate battery voltage higher than terminal of the donor battery, for jump-starting the engine. Ex- 12 V can damage the vehicle and the other end to the neg- cessively high current can lead electronics. ative terminal of the discharged to a cable fire or damage to the Make sure that the battery of the battery. vehicle electronics. donor vehicle has a voltage rating Run the engine of the donor Do not use the on-board socket of 12 V. vehicle during jump-starting. to jump-start the engine of the Make sure the ground is level motorcycle. Start the engine of the vehicle and firm and place the motor- with the discharged battery Touching live parts of the cycle on its stand. in the usual way; if the en- ignition system with the Remove the front seat ( 75). z Maintenance gine does not start, wait a few engine running can cause electric When jump-starting the engine, minutes before repeating the shock. do not disconnect the battery attempt in order to protect the Do not touch parts of the igni- from the on-board electrical starter motor and the donor tion system when the engine is system. battery. running. Remove the protective cap Allow both engines to idle for a A short-circuit can res- from the battery's positive ter- few minutes before disconnect- ult if the crocodile clips minal. ing the jump leads. of the jump leads are accident- Begin by connecting one end Disconnect the jump lead from ally brought into contact with the of the red jump lead to the the negative terminals first, motorcycle. positive terminal of the dis- then disconnect the second Use only jump leads fitted with charged battery and the other lead from the positive termin- als. Reinstall the protective cap on ging the battery on the follow- on-board systems. You can ob- battery positive terminal. ing pages tain additional information from 8 Do not turn the battery upside your authorised BMW Motorrad Do not use proprietary 135 start-assist sprays or oth- down dealer. er products to start the engine. If the battery is not discon- Charge the battery when Installing front seat ( 75). nected, the on-board elec- connected tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually Battery drain the battery. This can cause Charging the connected battery directly at the bat- Maintenance instructions the battery to run flat. If this hap- pens, warranty claims will not be tery terminals can damage the Correct upkeep, recharging and accepted. vehicle electronics. storage will prolong the life of If the motorcycle is to be out of Always disconnect the battery the battery and are essential if use for more than four weeks, from the on-board circuits be- warranty claims are to be con- z Maintenance disconnect the battery or con- fore recharging it with a charger sidered. nect a suitable trickle charger to connected directly to the battery Compliance with the points be- the battery. posts. low is important in order to max- If you switch on the igni- imise battery life: BMW Motorrad has de- veloped a float charger spe- tion and the multifunction Keep the surface of the battery display and telltale lights fail to clean and dry cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo- light up, the battery is completely Do not open the battery flat. Attempting to charge a com- Do not top up with water torcycle. Using this charger, you can keep the battery charged pletely flat battery via the on- Be sure to read and comply board socket can cause damage with the instructions for char- during long periods of disuse, without having to disconnect the to the motorcycle's electronics. battery from the motorcycle's If a battery has discharged to the extent that it is completely flat, it The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from 8 has to be disconnected from the electronics know when the the battery terminals. on-board circuits and charged battery is fully charged. The 136 The battery has to be re- with the charger connected dir- on-board socket is switched off charged at regular intervals ectly to the battery posts. when this happens. in the course of a lengthy period Only chargers suitable for Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions this mode of charging can structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al- be used to recharge the battery If you are unable to charge ways fully recharge the battery via the on-board socket. Unsuit- the battery through the on- before restoring it to use able chargers could cause dam- board socket, you may be using Removing battery age to the motorcycle's on-board a charger that is not compatible Make sure the ground is level electrics. with your motorcycle's electron- and firm and place the motor- Use BMW chargers with the ics. If this happens, disconnect

Maintenance cycle on its stand. z part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 the battery from the on-board (220 V) or, as applicable, systems and connect the charger Switch off the ignition. 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If directly to the battery. Remove the front seat ( 75). you are in doubt, disconnect the battery from the on-board Charging battery when systems and connect the charger disconnected directly to the battery. Charge the battery using a Charge via the power sock- suitable charger. et, with the battery connected Comply with the operating in- to the motorcycle's on-board structions of the charger. electrical system. Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Installing battery Connect battery positive lead 4 Place the battery in the battery first. 8 Fit protective cap 3 to the pos- compartment, positive termin- 137 al on the right in the forward itive terminal of the battery. direction of travel. The connect battery negative lead 1. If the battery was discon- nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time Disconnection in the wrong it will be necessary to enter the sequence increases the risk current date in the instrument of short-circuits. panel, in order to ensure that the Always proceed in the correct service-due indicator functions sequence. correctly. z Maintenance If you want to have the date set Disconnect negative battery Engage the retainer at the bot- consult a specialist workshop, lead 1 first. tom, push it over the battery preferably an authorised BMW Then pull back protective and install screw 2. Motorrad dealer. cap 3 and disconnect battery positive lead 4. Installation in the wrong Installing front seat ( 75). Remove screw 2, disengage sequence increases the risk Setting clock ( 51). the retaining strap at the bot- of short-circuits. tom and remove. Always proceed in the correct Lift the battery up and out; sequence. work it slightly back and forth Never install the battery without if it is difficult to remove. the protective cap. 8 138

z Maintenance Care

Care 9 Care products ...... 140 139 Washing motorcycle ...... 140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents...... 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 Warm water intensifies the the motorcycle. effect of salt. 9 BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off that you use the cleaning and 140 the motorcycle immediately after road salt. care products you can obtain it has been exposed to strong from your authorised BMW The high pressure of steam sunlight and do not wash it in the Motorrad dealer. The substances cleaners can damage seals, sun. in BMW CareProducts have been the hydraulic brake system, the Make sure that the motorcycle tested in laboratories and in electrical system, and the seat. is washed frequently, especially practice; they provide optimised Do not use a steam jet or high- z Care during the winter months. care and protection for the pressure cleaning equipment. materials used in your vehicle. To remove road salt, clean the motorcycle with cold water im- Cleaning easily The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip. cleaning and care products damaged components can damage vehicle components. After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden Body panels Do not use solvents such as cel- through water or ridden in Clean the trim panels with water lulose thinners, cold cleaners, the rain, the brake discs and and BMW plastic care emulsion. fuel or the like, and do not use pads might be wet and the cleaning products that contain If plastic parts are cleaned brakes might not take effect alcohol. using unsuitable cleaning immediately. agents, the surfaces can be dam- Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time aged. until the brake discs and brake Do not use cleaning agents that BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. contain alcohol, solvents or ab- that you use BMW insect re- rasives to clean plastic parts. mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on Even fly-remover pads or clean- Radiator Paint care ing pads with hard surfaces can Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly 9 produce scratches. prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term 141 Soften stubborn dirt and gine due to inadequate cooling. effects of substances that dam- insects by covering the af- For example, use a garden hose age the paint, especially if your fected areas with a wet cloth. with low water pressure. motorcycle is ridden in areas Cooling fins can be bent with high air pollution or natural Windscreen and headlight easily. sources of dirt, for example tree lens plastic Take care not to bend the fins resin or pollen.

z Care Clean off dirt and insects with a when cleaning the radiator. Remove particularly aggressive soft sponge and plenty of water. substances immediately, how- Fuel and chemical solvents Rubber ever, as otherwise the paint can attack the material of the Treat rubber components with be affected or become discol- windscreen; the windscreen be- water or BMW rubber-care oured. Substances of this nature comes opaque or dull. products. include spilt fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid and bird droppings. Do not use cleaning agents. Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can Chrome polish or BMW paint cleaner for cause damage. this purpose. Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays or Marks on the paintwork are par- shampoo to clean chrome, par- other care products that contain ticularly easy to see after the ticularly if it has been exposed to silicon. motorcycle has been washed. road salt. Use chrome polish for Remove stains of this kind im- additional treatment. mediately, using cleaning-grade benzene or petroleum spirit on a clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. BMW Motorrad recommends Stand the motorcycle in a dry 9 BMW tar remover for removing room in such a way that there specks of tar. Remember to wax is no load on either wheel. Au- 142 the parts treated in this way. thorised BMW Motorrad deal- ers can provide suitable auxili- Protective wax coating ary stands. BMW Motorrad recommends Before laying the vehicle applying only BMW car wax or up out of use, have the en- products containing carnauba gine oil and the oil filter element z Care wax or synthetic wax. changed by a specialist work- It is time to rewax the paint- shop, preferably an authorised work when water "puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. Restoring motorcycle Remove the battery. to use Spray the brake and clutch Remove the protective wax lever pivots and the main and coating. side stand pivots with a suit- Clean the motorcycle. able lubricant. Install a charged battery. Coat bright metal and chrome- Before starting: work through plated parts with an acid-free the checklist. grease (e.g. Vaseline). Technical data

Technical data 10 Troubleshooting chart ...... 144 Riding specifications ...... 156 143 Threaded fasteners ...... 145 Engine ...... 147 Fuel...... 148 Engine oil ...... 148 Clutch ...... 149 Transmission ...... 149 Rear-wheel drive ...... 150

z Technical data Running gear ...... 150 Brakes ...... 152 Wheels and tyres ...... 152 Electrics ...... 153 Frame ...... 154 Dimensions ...... 155 Weights...... 156 Troubleshooting chart 10 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. 144 Possible cause Remedy

Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 82) Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 83) Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 88). 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 40 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 x 40 - 10.9 28 Nm Silencer to rear frame M8 x 35 19 Nm Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Shift lever Value Valid 10 Selector lever to selector shaft 146 M6 x 25 8 Nm

z Technical data Engine 10 Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two 147 overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min-1 with power reduction OE 72 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min-1 z Technical data Torque 120 Nm, - at engine speed: 6000 min-1 with power reduction OE 120 Nm, - at engine speed: 6000 min-1 Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1 Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at regular operating tem- perature 10 Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 148 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Engine oil

z Technical data Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 5W-~50 ~-20 °C SAE 10W-40 ~-10 °C SAE 10W-~50 ~-20 °C SAE 15W-~40 ~0 °C Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. 10 BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic 149 oils for the first 10000 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.

Clutch

Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

Transmission

Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction z Technical data damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1.737 (19:33 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 10 Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears 150 Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.620 (34:13 teeth)

Running gear

Front wheel 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 front frame z Technical data Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring With Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA Central spring strut with electrically adjustable II) SA rebound-stage damping. Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension OE 94 mm, At wheel Rear wheel 10 Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever 151 Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring and single- tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload With Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA Central spring strut with coil and elastomeric II) SA springs and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, electrically adjustable rebound-stage damping and electro-hydraulically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 135 mm, At wheel OE with lowered suspension 109 mm, At wheel z Technical data 10 Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- 152 ton 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

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". z Technical data Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressures 10 Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold 153 Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A, all sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic 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.

z Technical data Battery Battery type Gel battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 19 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS Electrode gap of 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 Bulbs for the 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 PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Frame

Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit

z Technical data Type plate location below rear 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 905 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unladen weight with low front seat OE 780...800 mm, At unladen weight with lowered suspension OE 750 mm, At unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1880...1920 mm

z Technical data with low front seat 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

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Service 11 BMW Motorrad service ...... 158 157 BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 158 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside 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 mobility rad dealer. ways in optimum condition, BMW Motorrad recommends that you services - roadside Your authorised BMW Motorrad have the maintenance work re- 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 mobility services dertaken as part of each service. your authorised BMW Motor- available for each new BMW mo- Have all maintenance and repair rad dealer. For generous treat- torcycle enable you to access an work carried out confirmed in the ment of claims submitted after extensive range of services such "Service" chapter in this manual. the warranty period has expired, as breakdown assistance, motor- Authorised BMW Motorrad deal- evidence of regular maintenance cycle transportation etc. (details ers are supplied with the latest is essential. can differ from country to coun- technical information and have try). In the event of a breakdown, contact the Mobile Service or- "Service Contact Europe" or the date when the next service ganisation 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 BMW Motorrad has an extens- 500 km and 1200 km about one month or 1000 km ive after-sales service network in in advance when the time for a place to look after you and your BMW Service service is approaching, on the motorcycle in more than 100 The BMW Service is carried out 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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Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories 11 and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 165 Item Odometer Date reading

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z Service A Maintenance instructions, 135 Replacing front turn indicator Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Removal, 136 bulb, 131 12 ABS Stowage, 19 Replacing high-beam headlight Engineering details, 92 167 Warning, battery charge bulb, 126 Self-diagnosis, 84 current, 30 Replacing low-beam headlight Warnings, 34 BMW Motorrad service, 158 bulb, 126 Accessories Brake fluid Replacing parking-light General instructions, 100 Reservoir, front, 11 bulb, 127 Anti-theft alarm Reservoir, rear, 19 Replacing rear light bulb, 129 Telltale light, 20

Test, 113 Replacing rear turn indicator z Index Warnings, 43 Brake pads bulb, 129 ASC Control, 14 Checking brake-pad Technical data, 154 thickness, 111 Operation, 63 Warning, bulb failure, 30, 31 Running in, 85 Self-diagnosis, 84 Brakes C Warnings, 36 Adjust the handbrake lever, 67 Case Audio system Checking operation, 110, 111 Operation, 101 Control, 14 Checklist, 82 Safety instructions, 86 Clock, 24 Technical data, 152 B Adjusting, 51 Battery Wear indicator, 113 Control, 20 Charging battery when Bulbs connected, 135 General instructions, 125 Charging battery when Overview, headlights, 21 disconnected, 136 Replacing brake-light bulb, 129 Installation, 137 Clutch Engine Front-wheel stand 12 Adjusting clutch lever, 67 Control, 16 Installing, 124 Checking fluid level, 115 Fuel 168 Starting, 82 Fluid reservoir, 13 Technical data, 147 Filler neck, 13 Technical data, 149 Temperature gauge, 24 Fill-level indicator, 24 Confirmation of maintenance Warning, engine electronics, 29 Refuelling, 88 work, 160 Engine oil Technical data, 148 Cruise-control system Checking fill level, 109 Warning, fuel down to reserve, 29 Control, 14 Filler neck, 13

Index Fuses, 153 z Operation, 64 Fill-level indicator, 11 Telltale light, 26 Technical data, 148 G Currency, 7 Temperature gauge, 24 Gear indicator, 24 Topping up, 110 D General views Damping Warning, engine oil level, 34 Headlight, 21 Adjuster, rear, 11 Warning, engine oil Left handlebar fitting, 14 Adjusting, 69 pressure, 30 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Dimensions Equipment, 7 Multifunction display, 24 Technical data, 155 ESA Right handlebar fitting, 16 Control, 14 Right side of motorcycle, 13 E Engineering details, 97 Underneath the seat, 19 Electrics Operation, 70 Grip heating, 60 Technical data, 153 Control, 16 Emergency off switch (kill F switch), 16, 60 Frame Technical data, 154 H Ignition Switching on low-beam Handlebar fittings Switching off, 49 headlight, 58 12 General view, left side, 14 Switching on the side lights, 58 Switching on, 49 169 General view, right side, 16 Immobiliser, 50 Low-beam headlight Hazard warning flashers Warning, 29 Switching on, 58 Control, 14 Instrument cluster Lowered suspension Operation, 59 Ambient-light brightness Restrictions, 80 Headlight sensor, 20 Beam throw, 73 Overview, 20 M Maintenance Driving on right/driving on z Index left, 73 J General instructions, 108 Headlight beam-throw Jump starting, 134 Maintenance intervals, 159 adjustment, 11 Mirrors K Adjusting, 68 Overview, 21 Keys, 49 Mobility services, 158 Helmet holder, 19, 76 Motorcycle High-beam headlight L Switching on, 58 Laying up, 142 Laying up, 142 Telltale light, 24 Lights Restoring to use, 142 Horn, 14 Control, 14 Multifunction display, 20 Headlight flasher, 14, 58 Adjust the dimmer, 53 I High-beam headlight, 14 Overview, 24 Idle Parking light, 58 Telltale light, 24 O Switching on high-beam Odometer and tripmeters, 24 headlight, 58 Control, 14, 20 Operation, 51 On-board computer Reserve volume Side light 12 Ambient temperature, 54 Warning, 29 Switching on, 58 Residual range, 52 170 Average consumption, 56 Spark plugs Average speed, 55 Restoring to use, 142 Technical data, 153 Control, 14 Rev. counter, 20 Speedometer, 20 Oil level, 56 Running gear Spring preload Operation, 54 Technical data, 150 Adjuster, rear, 19 Range, 55 Running in, 85 Adjusting, 68 Status indicators, 25 Starting, 82 S z Index Warnings, 31 Status indicators Safety instructions See also warnings, 24 Brakes, 86 P Standard status indicators, 24 General, 80 Parking, 87 Warnings, 27 Parking light, 58 Seat Adjusting, 19 With on-board computer, 25 Power socket, 11 With RDC, 26 Adjusting seat height, 64 Notes on use, 100 Steering lock, 49 Installation, 74 Pre-ride check, 83 Stowage compartment, 13, 67 Lock, 13 R Removal, 74 T Rear-wheel drive Seat heating, 61 Technical data Technical data, 150 Control, 13, 16 Brakes, 152 Refuelling, 88 Service, 24, 158 Bulbs, 154 Shift lever Clutch, 149 Adjusting, 68 Dimensions, 155 Electrics, 153 Engine, 147 Transportation W Engine oil, 148 Lashing, 89 Warnings, 27 12 DWA, 43 Frame, 154 Troubleshooting chart, 144 171 Fuel, 148 Turn indicators With ABS, 34 Rear-wheel drive, 150 Control, 14 With ASC, 36 Running gear, 150 Installation, 133 With on-board computer, 31 Spark plugs, 153 Operation, 58 With RDC, 38 Warnings, overview, 28, 33, 35, Standards, 7 Removal, 132 37, 40, 44 Transmission, 149 Telltale light, 24

Weights Index Weights, 156 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC z Payload table, 19 Wheels and tyres, 152 Adhesive label for rim, 117 Technical data, 156 Telltale lights, 20 Operation, 57 Wheels Overview, 24 Status indicators, 26 Warnings, 38 Change of size, 117 Toolkit Checking rims, 116 Contents, 108 Tyres Install the rear wheel, 122 Stowage, 19 Checking inflation pressure, 72 Installing front wheel, 119 Topcase Checking tread depth, 116 Remove the front wheel, 118 Closing, 103 Recommendation, 117 Removing rear wheel, 121 Installing, 104 Running in, 86 Technical data, 152 Opening, 103 Table of tyre pressures, 19 Technical data, 152 Windscreen Operation, 103 Adjusting, 64 Removing, 104 Control, 14 Torques, 145 V Vehicle identification number, 11 Transmission Technical data, 149                                                                                                         !  

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