Rider's Manual (US Model) HP2 Sport

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BMW Motorrad

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Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (compa- ny stamp) Welcome to BMW is always happy to provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad. motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic 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 any questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Table of Contents

You can also use the index at the 4 Instrument cluster ...... 31 Handlebars ...... 64 end of this Rider's Manual to find Diversity ...... 32 Footrests ...... 66 a specific topic. Operation ...... 32 Spring preload ...... 67 1 General instructions . ... . 5 Selecting display mode ...... 33 Damping ...... 72 Overview ...... 6 ROAD mode ...... 34 Chassis height ...... 75 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6 RACE mode...... 36 Tires ...... 79 Equipment ...... 6 INFO mode ...... 44 Headlight ...... 79 Technical data ...... 7 Settings ...... 47 Driver's seat ...... 80 OA Currentness of this manual . . . . 7 Infrared receiver ...... 52 6 Riding ...... 83 2 Overviews ...... 9 5 Operation ...... 55 Safety instructions ...... 84 General view, left side ...... 11 Ignition switch and steering Checklist ...... 85 General view, right side ...... 13 lock ...... 56 Starting...... 86 Underneath seat ...... 14 Electronic immobilizer Running in ...... 88 Left handlebar fitting ...... 15 EWS...... 57 Shifting gear ...... 89 Handlebar fitting, right ...... 16 Lights ...... 58 Brakes ...... 90 Instrument cluster ...... 17 Turn indicators ...... 59 Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 91 Headlight ...... 17 Hazard warning flashers ...... 59 Refueling ...... 92 3 Status indicators ...... 19 Emergency ON/OFF 7 Technology in detail . .. 95 Displays in ROAD mode . . . . . 20 switch ...... 60 Brake system with BMW Mo- OE Warning indicators ...... 22 BMW Motorrad ABS ...... 61 torrad ABS OE ...... 96 ABS warning indica- Clutch ...... 62 High Performance ...... 98 tors OE ...... 27 Shift lever ...... 62 Brakes ...... 63 Mirrors ...... 64 8 Accessories ...... 107 Battery ...... 141 Electrical system ...... 161 General instructions ...... 108 11 Care ...... 145 Frame ...... 162 OA Onboard socket ...... 108 Cleaning carbon parts ...... 146 Dimensions ...... 163 Luggage ...... 109 Care products ...... 146 Weights ...... 163 9 For the racetrack ...... 111 Washing your motorcy- Riding specifications ...... 164 Turn indicators ...... 112 cle...... 146 13 Service ...... 165 Mirrors ...... 114 Cleaning sensitive motorcy- Reporting Safety License-plate carrier...... 115 cle parts ...... 147 Defects ...... 166 On public roads ...... 116 Paint care ...... 147 BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 167 10 Maintenance ...... 117 Protective wax coating . . . . . 148 BMW Motorrad Service General instructions ...... 118 Storing motorcycle ...... 148 Quality ...... 167 Onboard toolkit ...... 118 Returning motorcycle to BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil ...... 119 use...... 148 Card - On-the-spot break- Brake system ...... 120 12 Technical data ...... 149 down assistance ...... 167 Brake pads ...... 121 Troubleshooting chart ...... 150 BMW Motorrad Service Brake fluid ...... 123 Threaded fasteners ...... 151 Network ...... 168 Clutch ...... 125 Engine ...... 155 Maintenance work ...... 168 Tires ...... 126 Fuel ...... 156 Confirmation of mainte- Rims ...... 126 Engine oil ...... 156 nance work ...... 169 Wheels ...... 126 Clutch ...... 157 Confirmation of service . . . . . 174 Front wheel stand ...... 132 Transmission ...... 157 Rear-wheel stand ...... 133 Rear-wheel drive ...... 158 Center stand ...... 134 Running gear ...... 158 Lamps...... 135 Brakes ...... 159 Jump-starting ...... 139 Wheels and tires ...... 160

General instructions

General instructions 1 Overview ...... 6 5 Abbreviations and symbols ...... 6 Equipment ...... 6 Technical data ...... 7 Currentness of this manual ...... 7

z instructions General Overview Special information on op- OE Optional equipment erating and inspecting your The motorcycles are as- 1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial 6 nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car- Indicates the end of an ried out on your motorcycle will OA Optional accessories item of information. be documented in Chapter 13. BMW optional acces- Proof of the maintenance work Instruction. sories can be purchased performed is a prerequisite for and installed at your au- generous treatment of claims. Result of an activity. thorized BMW Motorrad When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manu- more detailed informa- EWS Electronic immobilizer. al; it is an important part of the tion. motorcycle. ABS Anti-Lock Brake System. Indicates the end of ac- Abbreviations and cessory or equipment- Equipment z instructions General symbols dependent information. When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various Indicates warnings that you Tightening torque. must comply with for rea- items of custom equipment. This sons of your safety and the safe- Rider's Manual describes optional ty of others, and to protect your Technical data. equipment (OE) offered by BMW motorcycle against damage. and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not Currentness of this ordered. Please note, too, that manual 1 your motorcycle might not be ex- actly as illustrated in this manual The high safety and quality stan- 7 on account of country-specific dards of BMW motorcycles are differences. maintained by constant devel- If your BMW is equipped with opment work on designs, equip- options or accessories not de- ment and accessories. Because scribed in this Rider's Manual, of this, your motorcycle may dif- then this equipment is described fer from the information supplied in a separate operating manual. in the Rider's Manual. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee Technical data the total absence of errors. We hope you will appreciate that no All dimensions, weights and out- claims can be entertained on the puts in the Rider's Manual refer basis of the data, illustrations or to the Deutsche Institut für Nor- descriptions in this manual. mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with its tolerance regulations. Ver- z instructions General sions for individual countries may differ. 1 8

z instructions General Overviews

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

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z Overviews General view, left side 1 Headlight range adjustment 2 (below instrument cluster) 11 ( 80) 2 Clutch fluid reservoir ( 125) 3 Fuel filler opening ( 92) 4 Seat lock ( 80) 5 Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 67) 6 Adjustment of rear damping (rebound) ( 72) z Overviews 7 Oil level indicator ( 119) 8 Adjustment of front spring preload (behind side panel) ( 67) 2 12

z Overviews General view, right side 1 Onboard socket OA 2 ( 108) 13 2 Engine oil fill location ( 120) 3 Adjustment of front damping (rebound, before fuel fill location) ( 72) 4 Vehicle Identification Number (below upper fork bridge) 5 Brake-fluid reservoir, front z Overviews ( 123) 6 Adjustment of front damping (compression) ( 72) 7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 123) 8 Adjustment of rear damping (compression) ( 72) Underneath seat 2 1 Onboard toolkit 14 2 Type plate 3 Tire inflation pressure table 4 Battery ( 141)

z Overviews Left handlebar fitting 1 Operating instrument cluster 2 ( 32) 15 2 ABS operation OE ( 61) 3 Horn 4 Flashing turn indicators, left ( 59), Hazard warning flashers ( 59) 5 Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight ( 58)

z Overviews Handlebar fitting, right 2 1 Emergency ON/OFF switch 16 ( 60) 2 Starter button ( 86) 3 Flashing turn indicators, right ( 59), Hazard warning flashers ( 59) 4 Turn indicators off ( 59), Hazard warning flashers off ( 60)

z Overviews Instrument cluster Headlight 2 17

1 LED strip for visualizing 1 Low-beam headlight

warm-up phase ( 87), 2 High-beam headlight z Overviews For visualizing engine speed 3 Parking lights limit ( 21), Shifting flash ( 36) 2 Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of LEDs and indicator lights) 3 Indicator lights ( 21) 4 Multifunction display ( 20) 2 18

z Overviews Status indicators

Status indicators 3 Displays in ROAD mode ...... 20 19 Warning indicators ...... 22 ABS warning indicatorsOE ...... 27

z Status indicators Displays in ROAD 3 mode 20 Multifunction display 1 LED strip for visualizing warm-up phase ( 87), For visualizing engine speed limit ( 21) 2 Tachometer (digital display) 3 Speedometer 4 Gear indicator ( 21) 5 Trip meter ( 34) 6 Stopwatch ( 35) 7 Control panel ( 32) 8 Odometer z Status indicators 9 Clock ( 47) 10 Tachometer (analog display) The ROAD mode is the default mode for road operation. The other modes are described in the following chapters. Indicator lights Engine speed warning When approaching the engine 3 speed limit, the four right-hand 21 LEDs light up consecutively, and if the engine speed continues to increase, all four LEDs begin to flicker.

1 Idling 2 Turn indicators 3 High-beam headlight

Gear indicator z Status indicators The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Warning indicators 3 Display 22

Warnings are indicated with the general warning light 1 in com- bination with one of the warning symbols, e.g. 2. The 'General' z Status indicators warning light shows red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and warning symbols are displayed. The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning 3 Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 24) 23

Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode ( 24)

Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 25)

Lights up red Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient ( 25)

z Status indicators Is indicated Rear bulb defective ( 25)

Is indicated Front bulb defective ( 26)

Is indicated Bulb defective ( 26) Electronic immobilizer is A fuel shortage can lead to The engine is in the emer- 3 active misfiring and to the engine gency operating mode. On- dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can ly reduced engine performance 24 General warning light shows yellow. damage the catalytic converter, may be available, which can lead and the engine dying unexpected to danger driving situations, es- Key symbol is displayed. can lead to accidents. pecially during passing maneu- Do not drive until the fuel tank is vers. completely empty. Adapt your driving style to Possible cause: Possible cause: the possibly reduced engine The key being used is not autho- performance. rized for starting, or communica- At the most, the fuel tank still tion between the key and engine contains the reserve fuel quantity. Possible cause: electronics is disrupted. The engine control unit has di- Reserve fuel quantity Remove other motorcycle keys agnosed a fault. In exceptional from the ignition key ring. cases, the engine stops and can Use the reserve key. ≥3.2 quarts (≥3l) no longer be started. Otherwise, z Status indicators Have the defective key re- the engine runs in the emergen- Refueling ( 92) placed, preferably by an autho- cy operating mode. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine in emergency- Continued driving is possible, operation mode however the accustomed en- Fuel down to reserve gine performance may not be General warning light shows General warning light shows available. yellow. yellow. Have the malfunction corrected Engine symbol appears on as soon as possible by a spe- Gas pump symbol flashes. the display. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Topping up engine oil ( 120) engine or ABS. This can result in retailer. dangerous driving situations. 3 Possible cause: If possible, do not continue Engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is insuffi- driving. 25 insufficient cient. The battery is not being charged. General warning light flash- Driving with insufficient en- If you continue driving, the vehi- es red. gine oil pressure can result cle electronics will discharge the in engine damage. Oil-can symbol appears on battery. the display. Do not continue driving. Possible cause: Have the malfunction corrected Alternator or alternator belt de- The oil pressure in the lubricating as soon as possible by a spe- fective oil circuit is too low. Stop imme- cialized workshop, preferably Have the malfunction corrected diately and switch off the engine. an authorized BMW Motorrad as soon as possible by a spe- The warning on insufficient retailer. cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no an authorized BMW Motorrad substitute for the function of Battery charge current retailer. z Status indicators an oil-level indicator. The cor- insufficient rect engine oil level can only be General warning light shows Rear bulb defective checked at the oil sight glass. red. Lamp symbol with arrow Possible cause: pointing to the rear is dis- Battery symbol appears on played. The engine oil level is too low. the display. Checking engine oil level A defective bulb places ( 119) A discharged battery leads your safety at risk because If oil level is too low: to the failure of various mo- it is easier for other users to torcycle systems, e.g. lighting, oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as quick- Possible cause: Replacing low-beam/high-beam 3 ly as possible. Low-beam headlight, high-beam bulb ( 135) headlight or parking-light bulb Replacing parking light bulb 26 Possible cause: defective. ( 137) Taillight or brake light bulb defec- Replacing front and rear turn tive. Replacing low-beam/high-beam indicator bulbs ( 138) The diode taillight can only be bulb ( 135) The diode taillight can only be completely replaced. Please Replacing parking light bulb completely replaced. Please contact a specialized workshop ( 137) contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an Bulb defective for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Lamp symbol with arrows is displayed tailer. Front bulb defective A defective bulb places Lamp symbol with arrow your safety at risk because pointing to the front is dis- it is easier for other users to z Status indicators played. oversee the motorcycle. A defective bulb places Replace defective bulbs as your safety at risk because soon as possible; always carry a it is easier for other users to complete set of spare bulbs if oversee the motorcycle. possible. Replace defective bulbs as Possible cause: soon as possible; always carry a Turn indicator bulb or several complete set of spare bulbs if bulbs defective. possible. Locate defective bulb with visual check. ABS warning indicatorsOE 3 Display 27

ABS warnings are indicated by the ABS warning light 1.

z Status indicators Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ABS is provided from page ( 96); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page. Overview of warning indicators 3 Indicator lights Displays Meaning 28 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 29)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 29)

Lights up ABS error ( 29)

z Status indicators Self-diagnosis not with BMW Motorrad ABS OE completed Switching on ABS function 3 ( 61) ABS warning light flashes. 29 ABS error Possible cause: ABS warning light lights up. The ABS function is not available, because the self-diagno- Possible cause: sis has not been completed. To check the wheel sensors, the The ABS control unit has detect- motorcycle must be driven a few ed an error. The ABS function is yards. not available. Ride off slowly. It must be not- Continued driving is possible ed that the ABS function is not while taking the failed ABS available until the self-diagnosis function into account. Observe has been completed. additional information on situations which can lead to an ABS z Status indicators ABS deactivated error ( 97). ABS warning light lights up. Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad The ABS system has been deac- retailer. tivated by the driver. 3 30

z Status indicators Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster 4 Diversity ...... 32 31 Operation ...... 32 Selecting display mode ...... 33 ROAD mode ...... 34 RACE mode ...... 36 INFO mode ...... 44 Settings ...... 47 Infrared receiverOA ...... 52

z cluster Instrument Diversity Operation 4 The instrument cluster offers a 32 broad range of views and adjustment options. The ROAD mode provides all information required for operation on public roads. In the RACE mode the information important for racetrack operation is shown. This can be saved for each race Each time the MENU button is lap and displayed again in the pressed, the cursor jumps to the The cursor is positioned before next line. INFO mode. the desired line on the control The SETUP mode enables the panel with the MENU button 2. instrument cluster to be adapted If the left-hand end of the to personal preferences. line is open, it can be selected. z cluster Instrument If the left-hand end of the line is closed, it cannot be selected. Selecting display mode 4 33

The selected line is operated Each time the button is pressed, with the SET button 1. the display shows modes start- Press MENU button 2 repeat- ing with the current mode in the edly until cursor is located be- following order: fore MODE field. Press SET button 1. Road operation (ROAD) Racetrack operation (RACE)

Displaying of stored racing data z cluster Instrument (INFO) (only with motorcycle stopped) Basic settings (SETUP) (only with motorcycle stopped) When the SET button is pressed, the next option is displayed. ROAD mode 4 Selecting odometer 34

Each time the button is pressed, Press and hold SET button 1. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. ing with the current value in the Press MENU button 2 repeat- following order: Residual range edly until cursor is located before middle field. Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Press SET button 1. Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) z cluster Instrument Operating range (RANGE) (after reaching reserve quantity) Resetting tripmeter Select desired tripmeter. The operating range is displayed together with the lettering RANGE and indicates what distance can still be driven with Operating stopwatch the remaining fuel. It is only 4 displayed after the fuel reserve is reached. This distance is 35 calculated on the basis of fuel level and average consumption. When refueling after running on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as otherwise the sensor Press SET button 1 with stop- will not be able to register the watch stopped. new level. Otherwise neither the Press MENU button 2 repeat- Stopwatch runs starting from fill level nor the operating range edly until cursor is located be- indicated time in steps of one- display can be updated. fore TIMING field. tenth of a second. The determined residual Stopwatch continues to run range is an approximate even after a mode change or reading. BMW Motorrad there- after switching off ignition. z cluster Instrument fore recommends that you do Press SET button with stop- not try to use the full remaining watch running. range before refueling. Stopwatch shows the time measured. Press and hold SET button. Stopwatch is reset. RACE mode expired race time The measurement of the race time is automatically interrupted 4 Display in RACE mode If a lap has been completed, the while the motorcycle is stopped. 36 measured time is frozen for an In the RACE mode information The measurement is continued adjustable time for improved on each race lap is displayed and as soon as the motorcycle moves readability. Then the expired time saved. Operation is carried out again. of the current lap is shown again. via the SET button on the han- The measurement of the lap time dlebar or via an infrared sensor Displays of SPEED Monitor: also continues to run when the available as an optional accesso- motorcycle is stopped. ry. The information can then be top speed of current lap displayed in the INFO mode with lowest speed of current lap If the ignition is switched off, the the motorcycle stopped. number of laps covered measured values are retained. The LED strip acts as a shifting expired race time The measurements are contin- flash in the RACE mode. The ued as soon as the ignition is engine speed threshold can be The scope of the information switched on again. set for each LED. that can be displayed in the IN- FO mode is independent of the z cluster Instrument The display can be shown as a LAP Monitor or as a SPEED monitor selected. If the ROAD Monitor. mode is temporarily changed over to during a race, all mea- Displays of LAP Monitor: surements are continued in the expired time of current lap RACE mode. fastest lap time number of laps covered Display as LAP Monitor 1 Gear indicator in place of 4 speedometer 37 2 Speedometer in place of gear indicator 3 Race time 4 Number of laps driven 5 fastest lap time 6 expired time of current lap

z cluster Instrument Display as SPEED 4 Monitor 38 1 Race time 2 Number of laps driven 3 Top speed of current lap 4 Lowest speed of current lap

z cluster Instrument Selecting RACE Monitor Select SETUP mode. 4 This adjustment can on- 39 ly be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill.

Press MENU button 2 twice. The cursor is located before the SET field. Press SET button 1 repeatedly until desired monitor is shown. possible settings: Lap Monitor

z cluster Instrument Speed Monitor After changing to the RACE mode, the set monitor is displayed. Press MENU button 2 once. Operating RACE Monitor The cursor is located before Select RACE mode. the LAP+ field. The lap number 0 flashes. If a lap number is already shown: Press SET button at end of If the RACE Monitor is 4 Resetting RACE Monitor each lap. reset in the next step, all ( 40) The measurements for the next save data are deleted and can no 40 lap are started. longer be displayed in the INFO Press and hold SET button. mode. The measurements are The measurements are stopped. stopped. The lap number flashes. The lap number flashes. Press SET button. Press and hold SET button 1 The measurements are contin- again. ued. The measured values are reset.

Resetting RACE Monitor Setting display duration Press SET button 1 at start of of lap time in LAP Monitor race. Select SETUP mode. The measurement of the race z cluster Instrument and lap times is started. This adjustment can on- The laps driven are counted. ly be carried out with the in the LAP Monitor: motorcycle at a standstill. the lap time is shown from the second lap the fastest lap time is shown in the SPEED Monitor: Press and hold SET button 1. the highest and lowest speed of the current lap are shown Press SET button 1 repeat- The cursor is located before edly until Freeze Time is the SET field. 4 displayed. Press SET button 1 repeatedly 41 until desired time is shown. The displayed time increases by five seconds each time the button is pressed. The setting range is 0 to 30 seconds.

Setting shifting flash Select SETUP mode. This adjustment can only be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill.

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Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SELECT field.

Press MENU button 2 once. 4 42

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SELECT field. The first LED lights up and the Press SET button 1 repeated- set engine speed threshold ly until Flash Adjust is is shown (LED 1 lights up at displayed. 5200 rpm in picture).

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Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SET field. The desired display duration has been applied. 4 43

SET button 1 pressed once Press SET button repeatedly each time. until desired LED lights up. Each time the button is The number of the active LED pressed, the next LED lights up is shown at position 1. and the corresponding engine Press and hold SET button speed threshold is shown. until thousands place 2 flashes. Press SET button repeatedly

z cluster Instrument until desired number is shown. Press and hold SET button until hundreds place 3 flashes. Press SET button repeatedly until desired number is shown. Press and hold SET button until hundreds place no longer flashes. INFO mode 4 Display in INFO mode 44 In the INFO mode the information which has been stored on each race lap in the RACE mode can be displayed.

Displays in INFO mode: Top engine speed Average speed Number of shifts carried out Lap time Displayed lap and number of laps recorded Top speed z cluster Instrument Lowest speed Lap length Average throttle valve opening Percentage of driving with brakes actuated Display in INFO mode 1 Maximum engine speed of 4 displayed lap 45 2 Average speed of displayed lap 3 Number of shifts in displayed lap 4 Lap time of displayed lap 5 Lap to which the displayed data refer/number of clocked laps 6 Top speed of displayed lap 7 Lowest speed of displayed lap

z cluster Instrument Operating INFO mode Press SET button 1 once each time. 4 Select INFO mode. 46 This adjustment can only be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill.

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the LAP field. Press SET button 1 once each Each time the button is pressed, time. the following information is dis- The data of the next lap de- played consecutively: scribed above are shown each z cluster Instrument Lap time (TIME) time the button is pressed. Track length (DIST.) To display the value for the lap length, the average throttle average throttle valve position valve position and the percent- (THROT.) age of driving with the brakes Percentage of driving with actuated: press the MENU brakes actuated (BRAKE) button 2 once. The minimum and maximum The cursor is located before value are marked with min! the TIME field. or max! respectively in each of these value rows. Settings Setting clock 4 Select SETUP mode. 47 This adjustment can only be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill.

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SELECT field. Press SET button 1 repeatedly until SELECT Clock is displayed.

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Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SET field. Press and hold SET button 1 until hours display flashes. Press SET button repeatedly brightness in darkness is de- Press SET button 1 repeatedly 4 until desired hours are shown. creased starting from this value. until Flash Brightn is Press and hold SET button displayed. 48 until minutes display flashes. Press SET button repeatedly until desired minutes are shown. Press and hold SET button until minutes display no longer flashes. The desired time of day has been applied. Setting brightness of LED strip Select SETUP mode. z cluster Instrument This adjustment can only be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill. The instrument cluster is equipped with an automat- ic day/night switchover function. The brightness for the LEDs is Press MENU button 2 once. set for the daytime value. The The cursor is located before Press MENU button 2 once. the SELECT field. The cursor is located before Press SET button 1 repeat- the SET field. edly until Backlightis 4 Press SET button 1. displayed. 49 Each time the button is pressed, the brightness increases. This is indicated by the number of filled-in boxes. If all boxes are empty, the LEDs are switched off. Setting background lighting Select SETUP mode. This adjustment can only be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill.

z cluster Instrument

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SELECT field.

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before 4 the SET field. Press SET button 1. 50 Each time the button is pressed, the brightness increases. This is indicated by the number of filled-in boxes (the background lighting cannot be completely switched off). Setting startup animation Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before Select SETUP mode. the SELECT field. This adjustment can on- Press SET button 1 repeat- ly be carried out with the edly until Start Logois motorcycle at a standstill. displayed.

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Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SET field. Press SET button 1. The startup animation is tog- gled on (On) and off (Off). 4 Restoring delivered state 51 Select SETUP mode. This adjustment can only be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill.

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SELECT field. Press SET button 1 repeatedly until Reset Dash is displayed.

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Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SET field. Press and hold SET button 1. The lettering Setting minimum lap time 4 Factory Res. Select SETUP mode. flashes; the delivered state is 52 restored. This adjustment can only be carried out with the Infrared receiverOA motorcycle at a standstill. Convenient lap timing Operation of the instrument cluster in the RACE mode can be carried out conveniently with an Press MENU button 2 once. infrared signal. For this purpose, The cursor is located before the infrared receiver available the SELECT field. as an optional accessory must Press SET button 1 repeat- be connected to the instrument edly until Lap Timeout is cluster. Operation with the SET displayed. button is also possible with the z cluster Instrument integrated sensor. To avoid the premature detection of a completed lap due to inter- ference signals, a minimum lap time can be specified. Signals received before this time expires are then ignored. The minimum lap time does not apply to operation with the SET button. Press and hold SET button 1 until minutes display flashes. 4 Press SET button repeated- 53 ly until desired minutes are shown. Settable time: 00:00 to 10:59 Press and hold SET button until seconds display flashes. Press SET button repeatedly until desired seconds are shown. Press and hold SET button until seconds display no longer flashes. The desired minimum lap time

has been applied. z cluster Instrument

Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before the SET field. The set minimum lap time is displayed. 4 54

z cluster Instrument Operation

Operation 5 Ignition switch and steering lock ..... 56 Chassis height ...... 75 55 Electronic immobilizer EWS ...... 57 Tires ...... 79 Lights ...... 58 Headlight ...... 79 Turn indicators...... 59 Driver's seat ...... 80 Hazard warning flashers...... 59 Emergency ON/OFF switch...... 60 BMW Motorrad ABSOE ...... 61 z Operation Clutch ...... 62 Shift lever ...... 62 Brakes ...... 63 Mirrors ...... 64 Handlebars ...... 64 Footrests ...... 66 Spring preload ...... 67 Damping ...... 72 Ignition switch and Parking lights and all function Key can be removed. 5 steering lock circuits switched on. Electrically powered acces- Engine can be started. sories remain operational for 56 Keys Pre-ride check is performed. a limited period of time. You are provided with a main key ( 87) Battery can be recharged via and a reserve key, as well as a onboard socket. key for removing the seat. If a with BMW Motorrad ABS OE key is lost, please note the infor- Turn key to position 1. Locking handlebars mation on the electronic immobi- In addition to the points named lizer (EWS) ( 57). above, the ABS self-diagnosis The ignition switch and steering is also carried out. ( 88) lock and the tank filler cap lock z Operation are operated with the same key. Switching off ignition Switching on ignition

If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the surface of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right. Turn key to position 2. However, the motorcycle is more Light switched off. stable on a level surface with the Turn key to position 1. Handlebars not locked. handlebars turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the immobilizer can be started only in which case the enabling sig- right. with the keys that belong to the nal for starting is not issued. The 5 On level ground, always turn the motorcycle. You can also have warning EWS is shown in the handlebars to the left to set the your authorized BMW Motorrad multifunction display. 57 steering lock. retailer disable particular keys, Always store the spare key sepa- for example in the event that you Turn handlebars to full left or rately from the ignition key. lose your keys. The engine can- right lock position. not be started with a key that has Replacement and extra Turn key to position 3 while been barred. moving handlebars slightly. keys Ignition, lights and all function Electronics in key Replacement and spare keys are only available through an au- circuits switched off. The motorcycle's electronics Handlebars locked. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. exchange certain continuously z Operation Key can be removed. The keys are part of an integrat- changing signals with the elec- ed security system, so the retail- tronics in the key; these signals Electronic immobilizer er is under an obligation to check are specific to your motorcycle the legitimacy of all applications EWS and they are transmitted via the for replacement/extra keys. If you Theft protection ring antenna in the ignition lock. want to have a lost key barred, The ignition is not enabled for you must bring along all other The electronic immobilizer helps starting until the key has been protect your BMW motorcycle keys that belong to the motorcy- recognized as "authorized" for cle. A key that has been barred from theft, and this enhanced your motorcycle. security is at your disposal with- can subsequently be cleared and out any need for you to set pa- A spare key attached to reactivated for use. rameters or activate additional the same ring as the igni- systems. The engine of a mo- tion key used to start the engine torcycle fitted with this electronic could "irritate" the electronics, Lights High-beam headlight and Switching on parking 5 Parking lights headlight flasher lights 58 The parking lights switch on au- Switch off ignition. tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary.

z Operation Low-beam headlight Press top section of full-beam The low-beam headlight switches headlight switch 1. Immediately after switching off on automatically when you start High-beam headlight is ignition, press and hold left- the engine. switched on. Move full-beam headlight hand turn indicator button 1. With the engine switched switch 1 to center position. Parking light switches on. off, you can switch on the High-beam headlight is lights by switching on the high- Switching off parking switched off. beam headlight with the ignition Press bottom section of full- lights switched on or by operating the beam headlight switch 1. Switch ignition on and then off headlight flasher. High-beam headlight is again. switched on as long as switch Parking light switched off. is pressed (headlight flasher). Turn indicators Switching on right-hand Switching off turn Switching on left-hand turn indicator indicator 5 turn indicator Switch on ignition. 59 Switch on ignition. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- After driving for approx. ering a distance of approx. 650 ten seconds or after cov- ft (200 m), the turn indicators are ering a distance of approx. 650 automatically switched off. ft (200 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off.

Press turn-indicator cancel but- z Operation ton 3. Turn indicator is switched off. Turn indicator light off. Hazard warning flashers Press right-hand turn indicator button 2. Switching on hazard Press left-hand turn indicator Right-hand turn indicator is warning flashers button 1. switched on. Switch on ignition. Left-hand turn indicator is Turn indicator light flashes. switched on. The hazard warning flash- Turn indicator light flashes. ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than Hazard warning flashers are Hazard warning flashers are 5 absolutely necessary. switched on. switched off. Turn indicator light flashes. 60 If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition General warning light flash- Emergency ON/OFF switched on, the flashing function es red. switch replaces the emergency flashing Switch off ignition. function as long as the button is Hazard warning flashers contin- pressed. If the turn indicator but- ue to operate. ton is released, the emergency Turn indicator light and general flasher function becomes active warning light off. again. Switching off hazard z Operation warning flashers

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operating the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall. Do not operate the emergency Press left 1 and right-hand 2 ON/OFF switch when riding. turn indicator buttons simulta- Press turn-indicator cancel but- neously. ton 3. The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the emergency ON/OFF switch. Switching on ABS function 5 61

a Operating position Press and hold button 1 until b Engine switched off. ABS warning light changes its display behavior. The engine can only be Press and hold button 1 until z Operation ABS warning light lights up. started in the operating ABS warning light changes its position. display behavior. Release ABS button within two ABS warning light goes BMW Motorrad ABSOE seconds. out; if self-diagnosis has ABS warning light contin- not been completed, it begins to Switching off ABS ues to light up. flash. function ABS function is switched off. Release ABS button within two Stop motorcycle or switch on seconds. ignition with motorcycle sta- ABS warning light remains tionary. off or continues to flash. ABS function is switched on. As an alternative, the ignition Shift lever 5 can also be switched off and then on again. Adjusting shift lever 62 If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise. If the position of the clutch

Operation The adjusting screw has a z fluid reservoir is changed, Slacken screw 1. limit position and can be air can enter the clutch system. Turn foot piece 2 into desired turned more easily when you Do not reposition the handlebar position. controls on the handlebars or the press the clutch lever forward. A foot piece adjusted too handlebars in their mounts. Distance between handlebar high or too low can cause grip and clutch lever increases. Adjusting the clutch lever problems when shifting. In case while driving can lead to Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- of shifting problems, check the accidents. terclockwise. adjustment of the foot piece. Only adjust the clutch lever when Distance between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases. Threaded fasteners not the motorcycle is stationary. tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized Brakes workshop, preferably an 5 authorized BMW Motorrad Adjusting handbrake lever retailer. Changing the position of 63 the brake-fluid reservoir can Tighten screw 1 with specified allow air to penetrate the brake torque. system. Eccentric foot piece on Do not reposition the handlebar shift lever controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts. Thread-locking compound: Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Micro-encapsulated Adjusting the brake lever wise. while driving can lead to 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) The adjusting screw has z Operation accidents. a limit position and can Only adjust the brake lever when be turned more easily when the motorcycle is stationary. you press the handbrake lever forward. Distance between handlebar grip and handbrake lever increases. Turn adjusting screw 1 counterclockwise. Distance between handlebar To set the factory setting: align grip and handbrake lever de- foot piece on marking 3. creases. Adjusting footbrake lever Eccentric of foot piece Mirrors 5 on brake pedal Adjusting mirrors 64 Thread-locking compound: Micro-encapsulated 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

Slacken screw 1.

Operation Turn foot piece 2 into desired z Move mirror into desired posi- position. tion by applying light pressure Threaded fasteners not at edge. tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their Handlebars threads can suffer damage. To set the factory setting: align Adjusting handlebars Always have the tightening foot piece on marking 3. torques checked by a specialized The work on the clutch workshop, preferably an lever fitting and the left- authorized BMW Motorrad hand handlebar half described in retailer. the following basically also applies to the handbrake fitting and Tighten screw 1 with specified the right-hand handlebar half. torque. authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. 5 Install screw 2, tighten 65 screws 1 and 2 with specified torque. Handlebar halves on handlebar bridge

Tightening sequence: first When fluid reservoirs are Slacken screw 1. tighten screw inside motor- positioned at an angle, air Remove screw 2. cycle can enter the system when the Remove bushing 3 and insert 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) (Initial torque) z Operation handlebar lever is actuated. in desired position. Do not actuate the handlebar Marking line 4 at top: low posi- 15 lb/ft (21 Nm) (Final lever while removed. tion. torque) Remove screw 1 and take off Marking line 4 at bottom: high clutch lever fitting. position. Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an torque can work loose or their Footrests threads can suffer damage. 5 Adjusting footrests Always have the tightening 66 torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install screw 1 with specified torque. Position clutch lever fitting and Handlebar fitting on han- align with opening 2 at mark- dlebars ing 3 as shown. z Operation Loosen screws 1 on left and 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) right. Check operation of clutch lever. Turn footrests 2 on left and right into desired positions. Footrests audibly engage. Tighten screws 1 on left and right. Pinch bolt of eccentric adjustment of footrests

Threaded fasteners not Thread-locking compound: tightened to the specified Micro-encapsulated 11 lb/ft (15 Nm) To set factory setting: align Take off fuel tank cover toward footrests toward front. rear. 5 Spring preload 67 Setting The spring preloads on the front and rear wheel must be adjusted to the weight of the driver. The negative spring travel is set via a differential measurement. Release both retaining brackets 2 by pressing on their rear Adjusting spring preload ends and pull out. z Operation on front wheel Remove screw 1 from air in- Remove intake snorkel. take snorkel.

Remove screws 1 on left and right. 5 68

Your motorcycle's han- To turn adjustment rings: in- To loosen locking, turn adjust- dling will suffer if you do sert tool from toolkit 3 for brac- ment ring 1 in direction b while not match the spring-preload and ing and tool from toolkit 4 for bracing adjustment ring 2. z Operation damping-characteristic settings. turning. Make sure hooks a Completely remove load from Adjust the damping characteristic securely engage in a groove. front wheel. to suit the spring preload. Adjust spring preload with adjustment rings 1 and 2. Locknut of spring base adjustment on spring 5 plate 69 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring preload.

Measure distance d between If you want to decrease the upper edge of upper 5 and difference (i.e. increase spring lower fork bridge 6. preload), turn adjusting ring 2 z Operation Load motorcycle with driver. in direction c. With the assistance of a helper, If you want to increase the dif- measure distance d between ference (reduce spring preload, points 5 and 6 again and cal- in other words), turn adjusting culate difference between mea- ring 2 in direction b. sured values. Tighten lock by tightening ad- Position intake snorkel. justing ring 1 in direction c with Push in both retaining hoops 2 Adjustment of spring tool from toolkit, while holding until they audibly engage. preload dependent on adjusting ring 2 with second loading tool from toolkit. 1.3 in (33 mm) (Negative spring displacement of front wheel under load) 5 70

Make sure that throttle valve Slide fuel tank cover over fuel Your motorcycle's han- cable is seated in guide 3 of tank from rear. dling will suffer if you do intake manifold and throttle Install screws 1 on right and not match the spring-preload and z Operation valve is resting against stop. left hand-tight. damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping characteristic Adjusting spring preload to suit the spring preload. for rear wheel Adjust spring preload with ad- Make sure ground is level and justment rings 1 and 2. firm and park motorcycle.

Install screw 1 hand-tight. tance measurement, always guide the measuring tape cen- 5 tered over the screw 5 and read off the distance to the 71 edge 6. Make sure there is no load on the rear wheel; remove all items of luggage, if carried.

Danger of short circuit on Release the lock by turning ad- positive battery terminal justing ring 1 in direction c with Make sure not to touch the posi- the tool from the toolkit, while z Operation tive battery terminal when insert- holding adjusting ring 2 with ing the toolkit. second tool from the toolkit. To turn adjustment rings: insert tool from toolkit 4 for bracing and tool from toolkit 3 for turning. Make sure hooks a Measure distance d between securely engage in a groove. edge of tail section 6 described above and upper edge of axle tube 7. Load motorcycle with driver. With the assistance of a helper, To ensure a clear read-off measure distance d between point during the following dis- points 6 and 7 again and cal- culate difference between mea- preload), turn adjusting ring 2 damping, while a reduction in 5 sured values. in direction c. spring preload requires softer Tighten lock by tightening ad- rebound-stage damping. Adjustment of spring 72 justing ring 1 in direction b preload dependent on with tool from toolkit, while Rebound-stage damping loading holding adjusting ring 2 with on front wheel 1.4 in (36 mm) (Negative second tool from toolkit. spring displacement of rear Locknut of spring base wheel under load) adjustment on upper spring plate 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) z Operation Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring preload.

Damping Your motorcycle's han- Setting dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and The damping must be adjusted damping-characteristic settings. to the road conditions and the If you want to reduce the dif- Adjust the damping characteristic spring preload. ference (i.e. increase spring to suit the spring preload. A rough road surface requires preload), turn adjusting ring 2 softer damping than a smooth Adjust damping on adjustment in direction b. road surface. wheel 1. If you want to increase the An increase in spring preload difference (i.e. reduce spring requires firmer rebound-stage Adjusting compression damping on front wheel 5 73

To increase damping, turn To increase damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direc- adjustment wheel 1 in direction H. tion H. Your motorcycle's han- z Operation To decrease damping, turn dling will suffer if you do To decrease damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direc- not match the spring-preload and adjustment wheel 1 in direction S. damping-characteristic settings. tion S. Rebound stage, basic Adjust the damping characteristic Compression stage, basic setting, front to suit the spring preload. setting, front Adjust damping on adjustment Turn damping completely Turn damping completely wheel 1. Access from below closed on upper adjustment closed on lower adjustment behind side panel. wheel, then open 8 clicks. wheel, then open 14 clicks. (Full tank of gas, with rider (Full tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) 187 lbs (85 kg)) Adjusting rebound-stage Adjusting compression 5 damping for rear wheel damping for rear wheel 74 Make sure ground is level and Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. firm and park motorcycle.

To decrease rebound-stage damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direction a. z Operation To increase rebound-stage damping, turn adjustment Adjust rebound-stage damping wheel 1 in direction b. Adjust compression damping on adjustment wheel 1. Rebound stage, basic on adjustment wheel 1. setting, rear

Turn damping completely closed with lower adjustment wheel, then open 16 clicks. (Full tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Chassis height Remove screw 2 on left and right while supporting engine 5 Setting spoiler. The chassis height can be Push engine spoiler slightly 75 changed. This is done by toward rear and take off down- moving the front fork in the lower ward. fork bridge and adjusting the suspension strut length. Adjusting height of front To increase compression fork damping, turn adjustment Make sure ground is level and wheel 1 in direction H. firm and park motorcycle. z Operation To decrease compression damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direction S.

Compression stage, basic Loosen screws 1 on left and setting, rear right immersion tube. Loosen screws 2 on front Turn damping completely mudguard. closed with upper adjust- Raise motorcycle with a suit- ment wheel, then open 14 able lifting tool until front wheel clicks. (Full tank of gas, with is suspended. BMW Motorrad rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Remove screw 1 on left and recommends the BMW Motor- right. rad center stand. Attaching center stand ( 134) To set factory setting: push 5 immersion tubes completely to top. 76

Tighten screws 2 on front mudguard hand-tight. Adjust desired fork height by z Operation Threaded fasteners not moving immersion tubes in tightened to the specified fork bridge within adjustment If immersion tubes stick in fork torque can work loose or their range a. When doing so, make bridge: loosen axle clamping threads can suffer damage. sure that highest position 3 is screw 4. Always have the tightening not exceeded. Loosen quick-release axle 5. torques checked by a specialized Adjust fork height as described Front height of motorcy- workshop, preferably an further above. cle authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. max 0.6 in (max 15 mm) Tighten screws on left and (Adjustment range between 1 right immersion tube with lower edge of fork slider specified torque. tube bridge and stop of slider tube) If necessary, tighten axle Bottom fork brace with clamping screw 4 with slider tube 5 specified torque. 77 Tightening sequence: 2x Clamping screw for each side, alternately quick-release axle 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Lower motorcycle and remove lifting tool. Install screw 2 on left and right hand-tight. Install screw 1 on left and right z Operation hand-tight. Adjusting suspension strut length Make sure ground is level and If necessary, tighten quick- firm and park motorcycle. release axle 5 with specified Removing rear wheel ( 131) torque. Lay engine spoiler with hold- Quick-release axle in axle ers 3 on mounts 4 on left and mount right from behind and support at front. 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) 5 78

Loosen screws 1 of splash Turn nut 3 in direction b. Tighten nut 2 by turning it in guard. Increases suspension strut direction a. length. z Operation Locknut of length ad- Turn nut 3 in direction a. justment on lower spring Decreases suspension strut plate length. Set desired suspension strut 30 lb/ft (40 Nm) length. To set factory setting: turn nut 3 as far as possible in direction a.

Slacken nut 2 by turning it in direction b. At high road speeds, tire Tire pressure for sport valves installed perpen- riding 5 dicular to the wheel rim have a 79 tendency to open as a result of 30.5±2.9 psi (2.1±0.2 bar) centrifugal force. (With tire cold) In order to avoid a sudden loss of If tire pressure is too low: tire inflation pressure, fit a valve Correct tire pressure. cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tire and make sure that Headlight Tighten screws 1 of splash the cap is screwed on firmly. guard hand-tight. Make sure ground is level and Adjusting headlight for Installing rear wheel ( 131) firm and park motorcycle. RHD/LHD traffic z Operation Check tire pressures against If the motorcycle is ridden in a Tires data below. country where the opposite rule of the road applies, its asymmet- Checking tire pressure Tire pressure, front ric low-beam headlight will tend Incorrect tire inflation pres- to dazzle oncoming traffic. sure results in poorer hand- Have the headlight adjusted to 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (With tire ing characteristics of the motor- the relevant conditions by a spe- cold) cycle and reduces the life of the cialized workshop, preferably an tires. Tire pressure, rear authorized BMW Motorrad retail- Ensure proper tire inflation er. pressure. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire cold) Headlight range and Headlight range 5 spring preload adjustment 80 The headlight range generally remains constant due to the adjustment of the spring preload to the loading state. Spring preload adjustment may only be insufficient when the motorcycle is very heavily loaded. In this case, the headlight range a Neutral position must be adjusted to the weight. b Position with heavy payload

z Operation If you are unsure whether 1 Headlight range adjustment the basic headlight setting In the case of very high payloads, Driver's seat is correct, consult a specialized the available spring preload ad- Removing driver's seat workshop, preferably an autho- justment might not be adequate. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Make sure ground is level and To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- firm and park motorcycle. fic, the headlight adjustment can be corrected by adjusting the swivel lever. Installing seat 5 81

Unscrew the screw 1 with the seat key 2. Insert the seat with the

mounts 3 in the holders 4. z Operation

Pull seat toward rear and upward to release it from its hold- Tighten the screw 1 hand-tight ers. with the seat key 2. 5 82

z Operation Riding

Riding 6 Safety instructions ...... 84 83 Checklist...... 85 Starting ...... 86 Running in ...... 88 Shifting gear ...... 89

Brakes ...... 90 z Riding Parking your motorcycle ...... 91 Refueling ...... 92 Safety instructions Loose clothing Risk of poisoning Insufficient tire inflation pres- 6 Rider's equipment Exhaust fumes contain carbon sure monoxide, which is colorless and 84 Do not ride without the correct Poor tire tread odorless but highly toxic. clothing. Always wear: Etc. Helmet Inhaling exhaust fumes Rider's suit Correct loading therefore represents a health hazard and can even Gloves Overloading and imbal- Boots cause loss of consciousness with anced loads can adversely fatal consequences. affect the motorcycle's handling. This applies even to short jour- Do not inhale exhaust fumes. z Riding neys, and to every season of the Do not exceed the gross weight Do not run the engine in closed year. Your authorized BMW Mo- limit and observe the loading rooms. torrad retailer will be happy to information. advise you and has the correct High voltage Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose. Touching live parts of the Even small amounts of al- ignition system with the Speed cohol or drugs will adverse- engine running can cause electric If you ride at high speed, always ly affect your perception and your shock. bear in mind that various bound- ability to assess situations and Do not touch parts of the igni- ary conditions can adversely af- make decisions, and slow down tion system when the engine is fect the handling of your motor- your reflexes. Medication can ex- running. cycle: acerbate these effects. Settings of spring-strut and Do not ride your motorcycle after shock absorber system consuming alcohol, drugs and/or Imbalanced load medication. Catalytic converter Flammable materials (e.g. Tampering with the If misfiring causes unburned fuel hay, leaves, grass, clothing engine control unit 6 and luggage, etc.) could ignite to enter the catalytic converter, Tampering with the engine if allowed to come into contact 85 there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage with the hot exhaust pipe. and damage. the motorcycle and cause acci- Make sure that no highly For this reason, observe the fol- dents. flammable materials can come lowing points: Do not tamper with the engine in contact with the hot exhaust Do not run the fuel tank dry control unit. Do not run the engine with the system. Tampering with the engine spark-plug cap removed Cooling would be inade-

control unit can result in z Riding Stop the engine immediately if quate if the engine were al- mechanical loads that the mo- it misfires lowed to idle for a lengthy period torcycle's components are not Use unleaded fuel only with the motorcycle at a stand- designed to withstand. Damage still: overheating would result. In Comply with all specified main- caused in this way is not covered extreme cases, the motorcycle tenance intervals. by the warranty. could catch fire. Do not tamper with the engine Unburned fuel will destroy Do not allow the engine to idle control unit. the catalytic converter. unnecessarily. After starting, ride Note the points listed for protec- off immediately. tion of the catalytic converter. Checklist Use the following checklist to Risk of fire check important functions, set- Temperatures at the exhaust are tings and wear limits before you high. ride off: Brakes Transmission with BMW Motorrad ABS OE 6 Front and rear brake fluid levels You can start the engine when Switch on ignition. Clutch the transmission is in neutral or if Pre-ride check is performed. 86 Clutch fluid level you pull the clutch with a gear ( 87) Damping setting and spring engaged. Do not engage the ABS self-diagnosis is preload clutch until after switching on the performed. ( 88) Tread depth and tire inflation ignition, as otherwise the engine pressure cannot be started. Secure luggage attachment Starting engine

z Riding At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every time you refuel) Brake pad wear (during every third stop for refueling)

Starting Press starter button 1. Side stand At extremely low tempera- You cannot start the motorcy- tures it may be necessary cle with the side stand extended Emergency ON/OFF switch in to operate the throttle twist grip and a gear engaged. The engine run position a. during starting. At ambient tem- will switch itself off if you start it Switch on ignition. peratures below 32 °F (0 °C), with the transmission in neutral Pre-ride check is performed. actuate the clutch after switching and then engage a gear before ( 87) on the ignition. retracting the side stand. The start attempt is auto- ment 2 for the recommended start the engine before it com- matically interrupted if bat- maximum engine speed is shown pletes. 6 tery voltage is too low. Recharge in the tachometer. A decreasing the battery before you start the number of LEDs light up as the If the startup animation is 87 engine, or use jump leads and a temperature rises and the recom- switched on, the tachometer is donor battery to start. mended maximum engine speed also activated. Engine starts. increases. When the operating Phase 1 temperature is reached, all LEDs Consult the troubleshooting are switched off and the entire chart if the engine refuses to engine speed range can be used. start. ( 150) General warning light shows

The remaining segment in the Riding red. z Warm-up phase tachometer shows the maximum speed. Phase 2 If the indicated maximum engine speed is exceeded, the LEDs flicker. General warning light shows Pre-ride check yellow. The instrument cluster runs a If the 'General' warning light does test of the 'General' warning light not show: when the ignition is switched on: Some malfunctions cannot this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The be indicated if the 'Gener- During the warm-up phase, the 'General' warning light shows first al' warning light cannot be dis- LEDs 1 indicate the engine tem- red and then yellow, so that you played. perature; the colder the engine can check that it is in working is, the more LEDs are switched order. The test is aborted if you Check that the 'General' warning on. At the same time, a seg- light comes on, and that it shows Phase 2 Running in red and yellow. 6 Checking wheel sensors while The first 600 miles starting off. 88 Have the malfunction corrected (1000 km) as soon as possible by a spe- ABS warning light flashes. While running in the motorcy- cialized workshop, preferably cle, vary the throttle opening an authorized BMW Motorrad and engine-speed range fre- retailer. ABS self-diagnosis completed quently. ABS self-diagnosisOE The ABS warning light goes Try to do most of your rid- The readiness for operation out. ing during this initial period on z Riding of the BMW Motorrad ABS is twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- checked by the self-diagnosis. If an ABS fault is indicated after ing high-speed main roads and Self-diagnosis is performed the ABS self-diagnosis is com- highways if possible. automatically when you switch on pleted: Exceeding the specified en- the ignition. To check the wheel Continued driving is possible. gine speeds while running sensors, the motorcycle must It must be noted that the ABS in will lead to increased engine drive faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). function is not available. wear. Have the malfunction corrected Adhere to the specified engine Phase 1 as soon as possible by a spe- run-in speeds. Checking the diagnosable cialized workshop, preferably Do not exceed the engine run- system components while an authorized BMW Motorrad in speeds. stopped. retailer. ABS warning light flashes. Engine break-in speed

<5000 min-1 Do not accelerate at full throt- Tires open, and the shifting time is re- tle. New tires have a smooth sur- duced to a minimum. The gears 6 Avoid low engine speeds at full face. This must be roughened by are shifted into as usual with foot 89 load. riding in a restrained manner at force on the shift lever. After 300 - 750 miles (500 - various heel angles until the tires 1200 km), have the first in- are run in. This running in proce- spection performed. dure is essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip. Brake pads New tires have not New brake pads must "bed achieved their full adhesion down" and therefore do not z Riding yet. There is a danger of achieve their optimum friction accidents when driving at levels during the first 300 miles extreme angles. (500 km). This initial reduction Avoid extreme angles. in braking efficiency can be The sensor 1 in the shift linkage compensated for by exerting Shifting gear detects the shift request and ini- greater pressure on the levers. tiates shifting support. New brake pads can ex- Gearshift assistant tend stopping distance by a Your motorcycle is equipped with When driving at constant speed significant margin. a shifting assistant developed in low gears at high engine Brake early. based on racing requirements. It speeds, upshifting without clutch enables upshifting without actu- operation can result in major ating the clutch or throttle valve load change reactions. , BMW in virtually all load and engine Motorrad recommends only speed ranges. During accelera- upshifting with clutch operation tion the throttle valve can remain in these driving situations. The shifting assistant should not Do not use shift reversal on pub- with great force, the dynamic 6 be used in the area of the rev- lic roads. load distribution cannot follow limiter. the increased deceleration and 90 Brakes the braking force cannot be com- No shifting support is provided in How is the shortest pletely transferred to the road the following situations: surface. The front wheel can lock braking distance during shifting with the clutch up. actuated achieved? during shifting with the throttle The dynamic load distribution with BMW Motorrad ABS OE valve closed (overrun) between the front and rear wheel To prevent the front wheel from

z Riding during downshifts changes during braking. The locking, the ABS system must heavier you brake, the more intervene and reduce the brake OA Shift reversal the front wheel is loaded. The pressure; the braking distance The external shift linkage is de- greater the wheel load, the more increases. signed so that a shift reversal braking force can be transferred. can be retrofitted. Among other To achieve the shortest possible Descending mountain things, an altered shift sensor is braking distance, the front brake passes also required for this purpose. must be applied quickly and with There is a danger of the Consult a certified workshop, increasing force. This optimal- brakes fading if you use on- preferably an authorized BMW ly utilizes the dynamic load in- ly the rear brakes when descend- Motorrad retailer, to have the crease on the front wheel. At the ing mountain passes. Under shift reversal retrofitted. same time, the clutch should al- extreme conditions, the brakes so be actuated. With the "forced Riding with shift reversal could overheat and suffer severe braking" often practiced in which is not permitted on public damage. the brake pressure is generat- roads. Use both front and rear brakes, ed as quickly as possible and and make use of the engine's Oil or grease on brakes Parking your braking effect as well. Oil and grease on the brake motorcycle 6 Wet brakes disks and pads considerably Placing on side stand 91 diminish braking efficiency. After washing the motor- Especially after repair and main- If the ground is soft or un- cycle, after driving through tenance tasks, make sure that even, there is no guarantee water or in the rain, braking can the brake disks and brake pads that the motorcycle will rest firm- be delayed due to damp brake are free of oil and grease. ly on the stand. disks and brake pads. Always check that the ground Brake early until the brakes are Dirt or mud on brakes under the stand is level and dry or braked until dry. firm. z Riding When the motorcycle is ridden on loose surfaces Switch off the engine. Salt on brakes or muddy roads, the brakes may Pull handbrake lever. The full braking effect can fail to take effect immediately Hold motorcycle upright and be delayed if the motor- because of dirt or moisture on balanced. cycle is ridden on salt-covered the disks or brake pads. Use your left foot to extend roads and the brakes are not ap- Brake early until the brakes are side stand fully. plied for some time. braked clean. The side stand is designed Brake early until the salt layer of Driving on unpaved or dirty to support only the weight the brake disks and brake pads roads leads to increased of the motorcycle. has been braked off. brake pad wear. Do not lean or sit on the Check the brake pad thickness motorcycle with the side stand more often and replace the brake extended. pads sooner. Slowly lean motorcycle to side Remove from side stand Fuel expands when ex- 6 until its weight is taken by Unlock steering lock. posed to heat. When the stand and dismount to left. tank is overfilled, fuel can escape 92 From left, grip handlebars with If the motorcycle is on the both hands. and get onto the rear wheel. side stand, the surface Pull handbrake lever. This results in a danger of falling. of the ground will determine Swing your right leg over the Do not fill the tank past the bot- whether it is better to turn the seat and lift motorcycle to up- tom edge of the filler neck. handlebars to the left or right. right position. Fuel attacks plastic sur- However, the motorcycle is more Hold motorcycle upright and faces, making them cloudy stable on a level surface with the balanced. or unattractive. z Riding handlebars turned to the left than An extended side stand can Wipe off any fuel that gets onto with the handlebars turned to the catch on the ground when plastic parts immediately. right. the motorcycle is moving and Fuel can attack the mate- On level ground, always turn the lead to a fall. rial of the windshield and handlebars to the left to set the Retract the side stand before the side wind deflectors, making steering lock. moving the vehicle. them cloudy or unattractive. Turn handlebars to full left or Sit on motorcycle and use your Wipe off any fuel that gets onto right lock position. left foot to retract side stand. the windshield and wind deflec- Check that the motorcycle is tors immediately. standing firmly. Refueling Leaded fuel will destroy the On a grade, the motorcycle Fuel is highly flammable. catalytic converter. should always face uphill; Fire at the fuel tank can Use only unleaded fuel. select 1st gear. result in fire and explosion. Lock steering lock. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Make sure ground is level and Usable fuel quantity firm and park motorcycle. 6 93 approx. 4.2 gal (16 liters)

Reserve fuel quantity

≥3.2 quarts (≥3l) Refuel with quality listed below Press the fuel tank cap down at most until lower edge of filler firmly to close. z Riding neck is reached. Remove key and close protec- Open protective cap. tive cap. Open fuel tank cap with igni- Recommended fuel qual- tion key by turning it counter- ity clockwise. 98 ROZ/RON (Super Plus unleaded) 95 ROZ/RON (Super unleaded (fuel type can be used with reduced performance and consumption)) 6 94

z Riding Technology in detail

Technology in detail 7 Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ...... 96 95 High Performance ...... 98

z in detail Technology Brake system with maintains driving stability regard- Lifting off rear wheel 7 BMW Motorrad ABSOE less of the road surface condi- However, during extremely heavy tion. and rapid decelerations it is pos- 96 How does ABS work? What happens when sible that the BMW Motorrad The maximum braking force that ABS cannot prevent the rear can be transferred to the road rough roads are wheel from lifting off the ground. surface is partially dependent on encountered? In these cases, the motorcycle the friction coefficient of the road Bumpy or rough roads can briefly can also flip end over end. surface. Gravel, ice, snow and lead to a loss of contact between Heavy braking can lead to wet roads offer a considerably the tires and the road surface, the rear wheel lifting off the poorer friction coefficient than a until the transferrable braking ground. dry, clean asphalt surface. The force is reduced to zero. If brak- When braking, bear in mind that poorer the friction coefficient of ing is carried out in this situa- the ABS control cannot be relied the road surface is, the longer tion, ABS must reduce the brake on in all circumstances to prevent the braking distance will be. pressure to ensure driving sta- the rear wheel from lifting off the If the maximum transferrable bility when restoring contact to ground. braking force is exceeded when the road. At this point in time, z in detail Technology the driver increases the brake the BMW MotorradABS must What are the design pressure, the wheels begin to assume extremely low friction co- characteristics of the block and driving stability is lost, efficients (gravel, ice, snow) so and a fall can result. Before this that the running wheels turn in BMW Motorrad ABS? situation occurs, ABS intervenes every imaginable case and the The BMW Motorrad ABS en- and adjusts the brake pressure driving stability is ensured. After sures driving stability on any sur- to the maximum transferrable detecting the actual conditions, face within the limits of driving braking force. This enables the the system adjusts the optimum physics. The system is not op- wheels to continue to turn and brake pressure. timized for special requirements resulting under extreme weather Heating up on the main or aux- Reserves for safety conditions on the racetrack. iliary stand at idle or with gear But remember: the potentially 7 engaged. Special situations shorter braking distances which 97 Locked-up rear wheel for a BMW Motorrad ABS permits To detect the tendency of the longer period of time, e.g. must not be used as an excuse wheels to lock up, the speeds when riding downhill offroad. for careless riding. ABS is pri- of the front and rear wheel are marily a means of ensuring a Should a fault message result compared. If implausible values safety margin in genuine emer- due to one of the driving condi- are detected over a longer period gencies. tions described above, the ABS of time, the ABS function is de- Take care when cornering. When function can be reactivated by activated for safety reasons and you apply the brakes on a cor- switching the ignition off and an ABS fault is indicated. The ner, the motorcycle's weight and then on again. condition for a fault message is momentum take over and even the completed self-diagnosis. How important is regular BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to In addition to problems on the counteract their effects. BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual maintenance? driving conditions can also lead Any technical system is al-

to a fault message. ways only as good as its z in detail Technology Unusual driving conditions: maintenance condition. Driving on the rear wheel To ensure that the BMW Motor- (wheely) for a longer period. rad ABS is in an optimally main- Rear wheel spinning in place tained condition, it is vital that the with front brake pulled (burn specified inspection intervals be out). complied with. 7 98

z in detail Technology High Performance 4 The carbon engine spoiler can be removed and 7 Body installed quickly via four 1 The carbon self-supporting screw points. The rear 99 front end of the motorcycle screw points are provided is secured with two screws. with contact surfaces for The headlight, instrument easier mounting. cluster and oil cooler are installed directly in this section to reduce the number of components used and the weight. 2 The carbon side panel for the fuel tank is designed as one piece. This results in low weight and easy remov- ability.

3 The extremely light, self- z in detail Technology supporting carbon rear end comes without an auxiliary frame. In addition to serving as a seat, it is also used to mount the muffler and the license-plate carrier, which can easily be removed for the racetrack. 7 100

z in detail Technology Chassis components 3 In addition to its compact 5 The radially screwed Brem- design and a low system bo Monobloc brake calipers 1 The rebound, compression 7 weight, the BMW Motorrad and the 320 mm brake and spring preload of the ABS available as optional disks enable the deceler- 101 front and rear Öhlins spring equipment also enables the ation values required for the strut can be adjusted. To ABS function to be deac- racetrack. change the steering ge- tivated. And high braking ometry and to increase the 6 The light, exclusive forged performance is made possi- clearance with the motor- wheels are also overmilled ble by the integrated pres- cycle inclined, the length for maximum weight reduc- sure sensor. of the rear spring strut can tion. also be adjusted. 4 To increase the clearance with the motorcycle in- 2 Thanks to its design and clined, the position of the the favorable lever ratio, the slider tubes in the lower Magura radial brake fitting fork bridge can be changed. enables the offered braking Maximum ease of handling performance to be utilized is achieved for the racetrack sensitively. The clutch lever

when the fork bridge is set in detail Technology fitting also has a radial de- z as low as possible and the sign. The handlebar stubs spring strut as high as pos- are installed in a milled fork sible. Maximum clearance bridge and can be adjusted with the motorcycle inclined in the offset. is achieved by also positioning the fork bridge as high as possible. 7 102

z in detail Technology Electrical system 4 The sensor of the shifting assistant is connected 1 The instrument cluster from 7 to the engine control unit. 2D offers functions for road 103 and racetrack operation. On The integrated software en- sures an extremely short the racetrack extensive data interruption in pulling force, can be saved for each lap driven and then displayed enabling rapid upshifting without clutch operation and again. An infrared sensor without reducing throttle available as an optional accessory can be connected application. for exact lap recording. 5 The lighting functions are controlled centrally in the 2 The onboard electrical sys- control unit of the cen- tem features CAN bus technology. This enables the tral motorcycle electronics. There is no need for fuses high-performance control thanks to the use of switch- units to communicate via a wiring harness consisting of able power modules.

just a few wires. z in detail Technology 3 The wiring harness need only be disconnected at one connector to remove the license-plate carrier. 7 104

z in detail Technology Drive 4 The engine output is passed on to the six- 1 To increase the clearance 7 speed sport transmission with the motorcycle in- 105 clined, the stainless-steel via a reinforced clutch, which is matched to the manifold is already joined requirements for racetrack before the engine in order to route it as closely be- use with a specially selected gear ratio. Together with low the engine as possible. the standard shifting The exhaust flap actuated by the positioning motor af- assistant, the pulling force provided by the motor is fects the noise emissions fully utilized for optimum depending on the operating acceleration. state. 2 The airbox optimized for a 5 An enlarged metal-substrate catalytic converter is inte- high air throughput holds a grated in the stainless-steel high-quality, oil-wetted sport filter of metal-reinforced wo- exhaust system.

ven material. z in detail Technology 3 Valve control ( 106) Valve control head covers are equipped with 7 replaceable skid pads. 106

The valves are arranged radially to obtain a compact combus- tion chamber with favorable flow characteristics. To achieve an optimum flow of fresh gas, the inlet channels are remachined. Four valves per cylinder are actu- z in detail Technology ated by two overhead camshafts with diagonally ground cams and short trailing valve levers. To adjust the valve clearance, the hemispherical balls can be removed with the trailing valve levers in one service-friendly operation. The carbon cylinder- Accessories

Accessories 8 General instructions...... 108 107 Onboard socketOA ...... 108 Luggage ...... 109

z Accessories General instructions constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard socketOA is this guarantee provided when 8 BMW Motorrad recommends the official approval of a specific Ratings the use of parts and accessories 108 country has been granted. Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by retailer is the right place to go BMW motorcycles and, conse- for genuine BMW parts and ac- quently, they are not sufficient in cessories,other BMW approved some circumstances. products, and expert advice on Use only parts and accessories their installation and use. approved by BMW for your These parts and products have motorcycle. been tested by BMW for safety, The supply to the onboard sock- z Accessories function and suitability. BMW Whenever you are planning mod- et 1 is cut off if battery voltage accepts product liability for these ifications, comply with all the le- is low or the load exceeds the products. gal requirements. The motorcy- maximum rating. cle must not infringe on national Conversely, BMW is unable to Operating electrical road-vehicle construction and accept any liability whatsoever accessories for parts and accessories which it use regulations. has not approved. You can start using electrical accessories only when the ignition BMW Motorrad cannot ex- is switched on. The accessory amine or test each product remains operational if the igni- of outside origin to ensure that it tion is subsequently switched off. can be used on or in connection Approx. 15 minutes after switch- with BMW motorcycles without ing off the ignition and/or during starting, the onboard socket is Loading with excessive weight switched off to take the load off can damage the tail section. 8 the motorcycle electrical system. Do not transport luggage etc. on the tail section. 109 Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and handling characteristics

Cannot be trapped z Accessories

Improperly routed cables can impede the rider. Route the cables as described above. Luggage Stowing luggage Air heated by the muffler flows upward through the grill areas in the tail section. 8 110

z Accessories For the racetrack

For the racetrack 9 Turn indicators...... 112 111 Mirrors ...... 114 License-plate carrier ...... 115 On public roads ...... 116

z For the racetrack Turn indicators 9 Removing front right turn 112 indicator Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

Remove screw 4. Disconnect connector 1. Rotate turn indicator 90° and To disconnect the con- remove. nector: grasp the cable Thread out cable. close to the lower connector, first pull toward the inside and then Removing front left turn downward. z For the racetrack indicator Disconnect connector 1. Remove cable tie 2. Make sure ground is level and To disconnect the con- firm and park motorcycle. Brace nut 3 in next step. nector: grasp the cable close to the front connector, first pull toward the inside and then forward. Remove cable tie 2. Brace nut 3 in next step. Installing front right turn indicator 9 113

Remove screw 4. Brace nut 3 to install bolt. Rotate turn indicator 90° and Close connector 1. remove. Thread in cable, mount turn Secure cable with cable tie 2. Thread out cable. indicator and rotate by 90°. Mount bolt 4 with nut hand- tight in next step.

z For the racetrack Installing front left turn 9 indicator 114

Brace nut 3 to install bolt. Remove screws 1. Close connector 1. Remove mirror. Secure cable with cable tie 2. Thread in cable, mount turn Installing mirrors indicator and rotate by 90°. Insert bolt 4 with install with Mirrors nut hand-tight in next step. Removing mirror z For the racetrack Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

Position mirror. Tighten screws 1 hand-tight. License-plate carrier Protect connector on vehicle Installing license-plate from soiling. Removing license-plate carrier 9 carrier 115 Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

Position license-plate carrier Remove screws 4 on left and and install screws 4 on left and right and take off license-plate right with specified torque. carrier.

License-plate carrier on z For the racetrack Take cable out of brackets 1 tail section and 2. Disconnect connector 3. Thread-locking compound: To disconnect the con- Micro-encapsulated nector: press together the 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) locking devices on the narrow sides of the connector and pull off the connector. Removed parts 9 Vehicle parts removed for 116 the racetrack may be required for driving on public roads. Remount all parts required for the road registration.

Shift reversalOA Riding with shift reversal Close connector 3. is not permitted on public Insert cable in brackets 1 roads. and 2. Do not use shift reversal on public roads. On public roads Tire inflation pressure z For the racetrack A tire inflation pressure reduced for driving on the racetrack results in poorer hand- ing of the motorcycle in normal road traffic and can result in accidents. Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. Maintenance

Maintenance 10 General instructions...... 118 Battery ...... 141 117 Onboard toolkit ...... 118 Engine oil ...... 119 Brake system ...... 120 Brake pads ...... 121 Brake fluid ...... 123 Clutch ...... 125

Tires ...... 126 z Maintenance Rims ...... 126 Wheels ...... 126 Front wheel stand ...... 132 Rear-wheel stand ...... 133 Center stand ...... 134 Lamps ...... 135 Jump-starting...... 139 General instructions Onboard toolkit Service set 10 The 'Maintenance' chapter de- Underneath seat 118 scribes work involving the checking and replacement of wear parts that can be performed with a minimum of effort. If special tightening torques are to be taken into account for assembly, these are listed. An overview of all required tightening torques is contained in the 1 Pull-out tool holder chapter "Technical Data". for mounting all tools via 1 Reversible screwdriver in- Information on additional main- adapters and for removing

Maintenance sert z tenance and repair work is con- spark plug with Phillips and Torx T25 tained in the Repair Manual on 2 1/4" bits blade DVD/CD-ROM also included with Bits of various sizes 2 Screwdriver handle your motorcycle. 3 Torx E12 socket wrench 3 Tool for oil cap insert Special tools and thorough spe- for opening oil fill location 4 Flashlight cialized knowledge are required 4 Reversible screwdriver in- 5 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm to carry out some of the work sert for removing quick-release described here. If you are in with Phillips and straight axle on front wheel doubt, consult a certified work- blade shop, preferably your authorized 6 large hook wrench BMW Motorrad retailer. for adjusting spring preload 7 Socket wrench Checking the oil level with the Open-ended wrench, engine cold or after a short trip 10 10 mm, 13 mm leads to misinterpretations and 119 8 Adapter therefore to incorrect oil fill quan- for holding 1/4" bits and tities. 9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed To ensure that the display of the adapter engine oil level is correct, only small hook wrench check the oil level after a longer for adjusting spring preload trip. 9 Adapter Make sure ground is level and Read off the oil level from the for holding 1/4" bits and firm and park motorcycle at display 1. 9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed operating temperature. adapter Wait five minutes after switch-

ing off the engine at operating z Maintenance Engine oil temperature. Checking engine oil level The engine can seize if the oil level is low, and this can lead to accidents. Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Engine oil level The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The between MIN and MAX higher the temperature, the high- marking er the level of oil in the sump. Engine oil level Brake system 10 Brake safety 120 A fully functional brake system is max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) a basic requirement for the road (Difference between MIN safety of your motorcycle. and MAX) Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de- If oil level is below MIN mark: pendability of the brake system. Topping up engine oil ( 120) In this case, have the brake sys- Wipe area around fill location tem checked by a specialized If oil level is above MAX mark: clean. Have oil level corrected by a workshop, preferably by an au- Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. specialized workshop, prefer- location with toolkit.

Maintenance ably an authorized BMW Mo- z Incorrect working practices torradretailer. Both too little and too much engine oil can lead to endanger the reliability of Topping up engine oil engine damage. the brakes. Make sure ground is level and Always make sure that the oil Have all work on the brake sys- firm and park motorcycle. level is correct. tem performed by a specialized workshop, preferably by an au- Add engine oil up to specified thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. level. Checking engine oil level Checking brake operation ( 119) Pull handbrake lever. Reinstall engine oil fill location Pressure point must be clearly cap. perceptible. Press footbrake lever. Make sure ground is level and preferably an authorized BMW Pressure point must be clearly firm and park motorcycle. Motorrad retailer. 10 perceptible. Turn handlebars. 121 If no clear pressure points are Checking rear brake pad perceptible: thickness Have the brakes checked by a Dropping below the mini- certified workshop, preferably mum pad thickness leads an authorized BMW Motorrad to reduced braking performance retailer. and may result in damage to the brakes. Brake pads In order to ensure the operating Checking front brake pad reliability of the brake system, thickness make sure that the brake pads

Visually check brake pad thick- are not worn beyond their mini- z Maintenance Dropping below the mini- ness 1 on left and right. mum thickness. mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance Front brake-pad wear Make sure ground is level and and may result in damage to the limit firm and park motorcycle. brakes. min 0.04 in (min 1 mm) (On- In order to ensure the operating ly friction material without reliability of the brake system, carrier plate) make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini- If brake pads are worn: mum thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, Brake pad wear 10 The rear brake has a brake-pad wear indicator. 122

Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear limit on the brake caliper 1 with visual inspection from the left. 0.04 in (1 mm) (Only friction z Maintenance material without carrier plate) Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 is between the brake pads. Brake disk must not be vis- How to interpret the marks: ible through bore hole of in- ner brake pad. Three rings visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 75 % If brake disk is visible: Two rings visible: brake-pad Have the brake pads replaced thickness is at least 50 % by a specialized workshop, One ring visible: brake-pad preferably an authorized BMW thickness is at least 25 % Motorrad retailer. No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as described above Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid 10 level 123 A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level regularly. front brake-fluid reservoir 1. (visual check) Make sure ground is level and In the event of brake pad firm and place motorcycle on wear, the brake fluid level in Brake fluid DOT4 its side stand. z Maintenance the brake-fluid reservoir falls. The brake fluid level must Turn handlebars to the right. not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake fluid 10 level 124 A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level regularly. Read off brake fluid level at Make sure ground is level and Rear brake fluid level reservoir 1. firm and position motorcycle vertically. In the event of brake pad wear, the brake fluid level in Brake fluid DOT4

z Maintenance the brake-fluid reservoir falls. The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Clutch Checking clutch operation 10 Pull the clutch lever. 125 Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, prefer- Read off clutch fluid level at ably an authorized BMW Mo- Clutch fluid level (visual reservoir 1. torrad retailer. check) The fluid level in the clutch Checking clutch fluid level fluid reservoir rises due to Clutch fluid level must not

z Maintenance Make sure ground is level and clutch wear. drop. firm and position motorcycle If fluid level drops: vertically. Unsuitable hydraulic fluids Move handlebars into straight- could cause damage to the ahead position. clutch system. No fluids may be poured in. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The clutch system is filled are indicated on the edge of the Wheels 10 with a special hydraulic fluid tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or that does not require changing. by an arrow. Tire recommendation 126 For every size of tire, BMW Mo- When the minimum tread depth Tires torrad has tested and approved is reached: certain makes as roadworthy. Checking tire tread depth Replace tires concerned. BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate The handling of your mo- the suitability of other tires, and torcycle can already change Rims can therefore take no responsibil- for the worse before the legally Checking rims ity for their driving safety. prescribed minimum tread depth Make sure ground is level and BMW Motorrad recommends is reached. firm and park motorcycle. only using the tires tested and Have tires replaced even be- Visually inspect rims for de- approved by BMW Motorrad. fore the minimum tread depth Extensive information is available

z Maintenance fects. is reached. Have damaged rims checked at your authorized BMW Motor- Make sure ground is level and and, if necessary, replaced by rad retailer or on the Internet at firm and park motorcycle. a specialized workshop, prefer- www.bmw-motorrad.com. Measure tire tread depth in ably an authorized BMW Mo- Affect of wheel sizes on torrad retailer. main tread grooves with wear chassis control systems indicating marks. The wheel sizes play a major role Tires have wear indicators with the ABS system. Especial- integrated into the main ly the diameter and width of the tread grooves. If the tire tread wheels are stored in the control has worn down to the level of unit as the basis for all necessary the marks, the tire is completely calculations. A change in these worn. The locations of the marks sizes due to conversion to oth- with BMW Motorrad ABS OE ers than the wheels installed as 10 standard equipment can serious- ly affect the control comfort of 127 these systems. The sensor wheels required for wheel speed detection must also match the ABS system installed and may not be replaced. If you want to equip your mo- Once the calipers have torcycle with different wheels, Unclip retaining clip of ABS been removed, there is please speak to a specialized sensor cable on brake line. a risk of the brake pads being workshop, and preferably a BMW pressed together to the extent Motorrad retailer. In some cas- Mask off area of wheel rim that that they cannot be slipped back z Maintenance es the data stored in the control could be scratched in process over the brake disk on reassem- units can be adapted to the new of removing brake calipers. bly. wheel sizes. Do not operate the handbrake Removing front wheel lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove mounting bolts 1 of brake calipers on left and right. with BMW Motorrad ABS OE Mounting front wheel stand 10 ( 132) 128

Press brake pads in brake caliper 2 apart slightly by Remove screw 1 and take ABS rocking back and forth A in sensor out of hole. relation to brake disks 3. Remove axle clamping screw 2.

z Maintenance Carefully pull brake calipers Place motorcycle on an auxil- Remove quick-release axle 3 back and out until clear of iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- while supporting wheel. brake disks. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Place the front wheel in the wheel stand. front wheel guide on the Installing rear-wheel stand ground. ( 133) Roll front wheel forward to re- Raise front of motorcycle until move. the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized 10 workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad 129 retailer.

Remove spacer bushing 4 from Lift front wheel and install front wheel hub. quick-release axle 3 with torque. Installing front wheel Quick-release axle in axle z Maintenance Malfunctions may occur mount during control interventions Insert spacer bushing 4 into by ABS if a wheel other than the wheel hub. 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) standard wheel is installed. The front wheel must be Tighten axle clamping screw 2 Please see the information on installed right way round to with appropriate torque. the effect of wheel sizes on the rotate in the correct direction. ABS system at the beginning of Clamping screw for this chapter. Observe the direction of rota- quick-release axle tion arrows on the tires or on the Threaded fasteners not rim. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their Roll front wheel into front threads can suffer damage. wheel guide. with BMW Motorrad ABS OE Operate brakes several times 10 until brake pads contact brake disk. 130 with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Install securing screws 1 on left Insert ABS sensor into hole and right with specified torque. and install screw 1. Radial brake caliper on slider tube z Maintenance Remove front-wheel and rear- wheel stand. 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clip in retaining clips of ABS sensor cable on brake line. Ease brake calipers onto brake Remove adhesive tape from disks. wheel rim. The cable of the ABS sensor could chafe through if Braking efficiency is im- it comes into contact with the paired if the brake pads are brake disk. not correctly bedded against the Make sure that ABS sensor cable disks. is routed correctly. Before driving off, check that the braking effect kicks in without Make sure that ABS sensor any delay. cable is routed as shown. Removing rear wheel Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel, Place rear wheel on rear wheel Place motorcycle on an auxil- holding wheel as you do so. support. 10 iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Set down rear wheel and roll 131 ommends BMW Motorrad rear out toward rear. wheel stand. Installing rear wheel Installing rear-wheel stand ( 133) Malfunctions may occur Shift into first gear. during control interventions by ABS if a wheel other than the standard wheel is installed. Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS system at the beginning of Install wheel studs 1 with spec-

this chapter. ified torque. z Maintenance Threaded fasteners not Rear wheel on wheel car- tightened to the specified rier torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Tightening sequence: Tight- Danger of burns from the Always have the tightening en diagonally hot exhaust system. torques checked by a specialized 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Do not touch the exhaust sys- workshop, preferably an Remove rear wheel stand. tem. If necessary, do not contin- authorized BMW Motorrad ue work until the exhaust system retailer. has cooled down. Front wheel stand 10 Mounting front wheel 132 stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands. A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel Loosen adjusting screws 1. Align two mounts 2 so that alone can fall over. Push two mounts 2 far enough front forks rest securely on Place the motorcycle on the cen- apart that front forks fit be- them. ter stand or an auxiliary stand tween them. Tighten adjusting screws 1. before lifting it with the BMW z Maintenance Use locating pins 3 to set front Motorrad front wheel stand. wheel stand to desired height. Place motorcycle on an auxil- Center front wheel stand rela- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- tive to front wheel and push it ommends BMW Motorrad rear against front axle. wheel stand. Installing rear-wheel stand ( 133) Use basic stand with tool number (0 402 241) in combina- tion with front-wheel adapter (0 402 242). Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel 10 stand 133

Apply uniform pressure to push Push the rear-wheel stand from front wheel stand down and the right onto the rear axle. raise motorcycle. Apply the retaining disk from the left; to do so, press the un-

Set desired height of rear lock button. z Maintenance wheel stand using bolt 1. Secure motorcycle with left Remove the lock washer 2;to hand and place right hand on do so, press the unlock but- lever of rear wheel stand 4. ton 3. 10 134

Raise motorcycle while simul- Unlock left-hand guide 1 by Insert bolt 5 on left side into taneously pressing lever down- pulling out pin 2 and pull out- mount 6 on motorcycle. When ward until motorcycle stands ward. doing so, make sure that pin 2 vertically. locks.

z Maintenance Press lever onto ground. Position motorcycle horizontal- ly so that auxiliary stand rests Center stand completely on floor. Attaching center stand Press lifting lever to floor. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Use auxiliary stand with number (0 401 358) and H-adapter with number (0 430 386). Insert bolt 3 on right side into mount 4 on motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as Replacing low-beam/high- soon as possible; always carry a beam bulb 10 complete set of spare bulbs if The alignment of the con- possible. 135 nector and the spring strap The bulb is pressurized and may differ from the illustration. can cause injury if dam- If it is not standing firmly, aged. the motorcycle could topple Wear eye and hand protection in the course of the operations when replacing bulbs. described below. Height of auxiliary stand can be An overview of the bulb Make sure that the motorcycle is adjusted with scissors jack 7 types installed in your mo- steady on its stand. for a safe stance. torcycle is provided in the chap- Make sure ground is level and ter "Technical Data". Lamps firm and park motorcycle. z Maintenance Do not touch the glass of General instructions Switch off ignition. new bulbs with your fin- Turn handlebars. A warning appears in the multi- gers. For installation, use a clean, function display if a bulb is defec- dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- tive. If the brake or rear light fails, ticular oil and grease, interfere the symbol is accompanied by with heat radiation from the bulb. the 'General' warning light, which Overheating and therefore short lights up yellow. service life of the bulbs are the A defective bulb places consequence. your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulb. 10 Bulb for low-beam head- 136 light

H7/12V/55W

Bulb for high-beam headlight

H7/12V/55W Remove cover for high-beam Disconnect plug 3. headlight 1 by releasing at position a. Remove cover for low-beam

z Maintenance headlight 2 by releasing at position b.

Remove spring strap 4 from Insert bulb 5 while ensuring detents and fold to side. correct position of lug 6. Remove bulb 5. The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illustration. Insert spring clip 4 into catch. Install cover for low-beam headlight 2 and lock at 10 position b. 137 Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Remove bulb holder 1 from Make sure that the motorcycle is headlight housing. Insert plug 3. steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. z Maintenance Switch off ignition. Turn handlebars to the right.

Pull bulb out of socket. Install cover for high-beam headlight 1 and lock at posi- Replace defective bulb. tion a. 10 Bulb for parking light 138 W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb holder 1 into head- Remove screw 1. light housing. Replacing front and rear

z Maintenance turn indicator bulbs Insert bulb into bulb socket. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Pull glass on screw connection Make sure ground is level and side out of mirror housing. firm and park motorcycle. 10 139

Remove bulb 2 from Install bulb 2 by turning clock- Install screw 1. light housing by turning it wise in light housing. counterclockwise. Replacing brake and taillight bulb

Replace defective bulb. The diode taillight can only be z Maintenance Bulbs for flashing turn completely replaced. Please indicators, front contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an LED / 12 V authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Jump-starting LED / 12 V Insert inside end of lens into The wires leading to the light housing and close. power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead The battery of the donor vehicle Begin by connecting one end 10 to a cable fire or damage to the must have a voltage of 12 V. of red jump lead to positive motorcycle electronics. terminal of your own battery 1 140 Make sure ground is level and Do not use the onboard socket firm and park motorcycle. and other end to positive termi- to jump-start the engine of the nal of second battery. When jump-starting the engine, motorcycle. do not disconnect the battery Then connect one end of black Touching live parts of the from the onboard electrical sys- jump lead to a grounding point ignition system with the tem. on your own motorcycle and engine running can cause electric other end to negative terminal shock. of second battery. Do not touch parts of the igni- Run engine of donor vehicle tion system when the engine is during jump-starting. running. Start engine of the vehicle with

z Maintenance discharged battery in usual A short-circuit can result way; if engine does not start, if the crocodile clips of wait a few minutes before re- the jump leads are accidental- peating attempt in order to pro- ly brought into contact with the tect starter motor and donor motorcycle. battery. Use only jump leads fitted with Danger of burns from the Allow both engines to idle for a fully insulated crocodile clips at hot exhaust system. few minutes before disconnect- both ends. Do not touch the exhaust sys- ing jump leads. tem. If necessary, do not contin- Jump-starting with a donor- Disconnect jump lead from ue work until the exhaust system battery voltage higher than negative terminals first, then has cooled down. 12 V can damage the motorcycle disconnect second lead from electronics. positive terminals. To start the engine, do not If the battery is not discon- Charging connected use start sprays or similar nected, the onboard elec- battery 10 items. tronics (clock etc.) will drain the Charging the connected battery. This can cause the bat- 141 battery directly at the bat- Battery tery to run flat. If this happens, tery terminals can damage the warranty claims will not be ac- Maintenance instructions motorcycle electronics. cepted. Correct upkeep, recharging and To charge the battery via the During periods when the motor- storage will prolong the life of battery terminals, disconnect the cycle is not being used, of more the battery and are essential if battery first. than four weeks, disconnect the warranty claims are to be consid- battery from the motorcycle or If you switch on the igni- ered. connect a trickle charger to the tion and the multifunction Compliance with the points be- battery. display and indicator lights fail to low is important in order to maxi- light up, the battery is complete- BMW Motorrad has devel- z Maintenance mize battery life: ly flat. Attempting to charge a oped a trickle-charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery completely flat battery via the on- cially designed for compatibility clean and dry board socket can cause damage with the electronics of your mo- Do not open the battery to the motorcycle's electronics. Do not top up with water torcycle. Using this charger, you can keep the battery charged Always charge a completely Be sure to read and comply during long periods when the drained battery directly at the with the instructions for charg- motorcycle is not being used terminals of the disconnected ing the battery on the following without having to disconnect the battery. pages battery from the motorcycle's Charging the battery via Do not turn the battery upside onboard systems. Additional in- the onboard socket is only down formation is available at your au- possible with suitable chargers. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Unsuitable chargers can result in damage to the motorcycle elec- directly at the terminals of the 10 tronics. disconnected battery. Use BMW chargers with the 142 part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 Charging disconnected (220 V) or, as applicable, battery 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in Charge battery using a suitable doubt, charge the disconnected charger. battery directly at the terminals. Comply with operating instruc- Charge disconnected battery tions of charger. via onboard socket. Once battery is fully charged, Hand may strike rear fairing disconnect charger's terminal The motorcycle's onboard when pulling the Bowden clips from battery terminals. electronics know when the cable out of the holder. battery is fully charged. The In the case of longer peri- Ensure sufficient free space at z Maintenance onboard socket is switched off ods when the motorcycle is hand. not being used, the battery must when this happens. Pull Bowden cable out of hold- be recharged regularly. See the er 1. Comply with operating instruc- instructions for caring for your Remove screws 2. tions of charger. battery. Always fully recharge Open connector 3. If you are unable to the battery before returning it to charge the battery via use. Remove Bowden cable end 4 the onboard socket, you from deflection pulley. may be using a charger that Removing battery Remove control unit. is not compatible with your Removing driver's seat ( 80) motorcycle's electronics. In this Switch off ignition. case, please charge the battery 10 143

Take diagnosis plug 1 out of An incorrect disconnection An incorrect installation se- holder. sequence increase the risk quence increases the risk Disconnect connector 2 and of short-circuiting. of short-circuiting. take out of holder. Always observe the proper Always observe the proper se-

Remove screw 3 and take out sequence. quence. z Maintenance battery holder 4. Remove battery ground wire 5 Never install the battery without first. the protective cap. Then remove positive battery First install positive battery ca- cable 6. ble 6. Lift out battery upward. Attach negative battery cable 5. Installing battery Place battery in battery com- partment with positive terminal on left in driving direction. 10 144

Route cable of diagnosis Insert end of Bowden cable 4 plug 1 below battery holder. into deflection pulley. Position battery holder 4 and Close connector 3. install screw 3. Position control unit and install

z Maintenance Insert connector 2 in holder screws 2. and close. Insert Bowden cable into hold- Install diagnosis plug 1 into er 1 with pressure. holder. Bowden cable clicks audibly into place. Installing seat ( 81)

Setting clock ( 47) Care

Care 11 Cleaning carbon parts...... 146 145 Care products ...... 146 Washing your motorcycle ...... 146 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ...... 147

Paint care ...... 147 z Care Protective wax coating ...... 148 Storing motorcycle...... 148 Returning motorcycle to use ...... 148 Cleaning carbon parts materials tested, laboratory test- it has been exposed to bright ed, and field tested and provide sunlight and do not wash it in the 11 The carbon body parts are de- optimum care and protection for sun. rived from racing and are pro- 146 the materials used in your motor- Make sure that the motorcycle duced in a complex manufactur- cycle. is washed frequently, especially ing process with a large portion during the winter months. of manual labor. The use of unsuitable To remove road salt, clean the The descriptions in the sections cleaning and care products motorcycle with cold water im- Care Agents and Paint Care also can damage motorcycle mediately after every trip. apply to carbon parts. To treat components.

z Care surface scratches, BMW Motor- For cleaning, do not use any sol- After washing the motorrad recommends the BMW Pol- vents such as nitro-thinners, cold cycle, after driving through ish Kit available from your BMW cleaning agents, fuel or similar, water or in the rain, braking can Motorrad retailer. and do not use cleaning agents be delayed due to damp brake Please contact your BMW Motor- that contain alcohol. disks and brake pads. rad retailer for the repair of dam- Brake early until the brakes are age incurred from falling, tipping Washing your dry or braked until dry. over or from other causes, which motorcycle Warm water intensifies the exceeds minor surface damage. BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove Care products mover to soften and wash off road salt. BMW Motorrad recommends insects and stubborn dirt from The high pressure of steam that you use cleaning and care painted parts before washing the cleaners can damage seals, products available at your au- motorcycle. the hydraulic brake system, the thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. To prevent stains, do not wash electrical system and the seat. BMW Care Products have been the motorcycle immediately after Do not use a steam jet or high- 'Fly sponges' or sponges with er care products that contain pressure cleaning equipment. hard surfaces can also lead to silicon. 11 scratches. 147 Cleaning sensitive Soften stubborn dirt and Paint care motorcycle parts dead insects by covering Washing the motorcycle regularly Plastics the affected areas with a wet will help counteract the long-term cloth. effects of substances that dam- Clean plastic parts with water age the paint, especially if your and BMW plastic care emulsion. Windshield motorcycle is ridden in areas This includes in particular: Clean off dirt and insects with a with high air pollution or natural z Care Windshields and wind deflec- soft sponge and plenty of water. sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or tors pollen. Fuel and chemical solvents Headlight lens made of plastic However, remove particularly ag- attack the windshield ma- Covering glass of the instru- gressive materials immediately; terial; the windshield becomes ment cluster otherwise changes in the paint or cloudy or dull. Black, unpainted parts discoloration can occur. These Do not use cleaning agents. If plastic parts are cleaned include spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid as well as bird drop- using unsuitable cleaning Rubber pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Treat rubber components with aged. Paint Cleaner are recommended water or BMW rubber protection for this. Do not use cleaning agents that coating agent. Contamination of the paint finish contain alcohol, solvents or abra- Using silicone sprays for is particularly easy to see after sives to clean plastic parts. the care of rubber seals can the motorcycle has been washed. cause damage. Remove this type of soiling with Do not use silicon sprays or oth- cleaning naphtha or spirit on a clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW Coat bare metal and chrome- Before starting: Observe 11 Motorrad recommends remov- plated parts with an acid-free checklist. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- grease (e.g. Vaseline). 148 mover. Then add a protective Park motorcycle in a dry room wax coating to the paint at these so that both wheels are un- locations. loaded. Appropriate auxiliary stands are available at your au- Protective wax coating thorized BMW Motorrad retail- To preserve the finish of your er.

z Care motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Before putting the motor- ommends using BMW Car Wax cycle into storage, have or agents that contain carnauba the engine oil and the oil filter or synthetic waxes. element changed by a special- A sure sign that the paint must ist workshop, preferably an au- be protected, is the fact that wa- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. ter no longer pearls up on it. Combine work for storing/returning to use with maintenance ser- Storing motorcycle vice or an inspection. Clean the motorcycle. Remove battery. Returning motorcycle Spray the brake and clutch to use lever, and the main and side Remove the protective wax stand pivots with a suitable lu- coating. bricant. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Technical data

Technical data 12 Troubleshooting chart ...... 150 Riding specifications ...... 164 149 Threaded fasteners ...... 151 Engine ...... 155 Fuel...... 156 Engine oil ...... 156 Clutch ...... 157 Transmission ...... 157 Rear-wheel drive ...... 158

z Technical data Running gear ...... 158 Brakes ...... 159 Wheels and tires ...... 160 Electrical system ...... 161 Frame ...... 162 Dimensions ...... 163 Weights...... 163 Troubleshooting chart 12 Possible cause Remedy 150 Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 86) Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 86) Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( 92) Battery drained Charging connected battery ( 141)

z Technical data Threaded fasteners Spark plugs Value Valid 12 151 Spark plug on cylinder head NGK MAR9A-J, M10 x 1,00, Apply Initial torque, 9 lb/ft (12 Nm) a thin coat of Klüberpaste HEL 46- Loosen spark plug by 90° 450 to thread on new spark plugs Final torque, 9 lb/ft (12 Nm) Front wheel Value Valid

Radial brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 65 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Clamping screw for quick-re- z Technical data lease axle M8 x 40 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Front suspension Value Valid 12 Locknut of spring base adjust- 152 ment on spring plate 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Bottom fork brace with slider tube M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel on wheel carrier

z Technical data M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Rear suspension Value Valid

Locknut of spring base adjustment on upper spring plate 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Locknut of length adjustment on lower spring plate 30 lb/ft (40 Nm) Tail section Value Valid 12 License-plate carrier on tail section 153 M6 x 30, Replace bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated Steering adjustment Value Valid

Handlebar halves on handlebar bridge M8 x 25 first tighten screw inside motorcycle Initial torque, 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Final torque, 15 lb/ft (21 Nm)

z Technical data Handlebar fitting on handlebars M6 x 20 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Footrests and levers Value Valid

Eccentric foot piece on shift lever M6 x 20 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Thread-locking compound is used as corrosion protection, Micro-encapsulated Footrests and levers Value Valid 12 Eccentric of foot piece on brake 154 pedal M6 x 20 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Thread-locking compound is used as corrosion protection, Micro-encapsulated Pinch bolt of eccentric adjustment of footrests M8 x 30 11 lb/ft (15 Nm) Thread-locking compound is used as corrosion protection, Micro-encapsulated z Technical data Engine 12 Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four 155 radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm3) Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.5:1 Rated output 133 hp (98 kW), at engine speed: 8750 min-1 Torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min-1 z Technical data Maximum engine speed max 9500 min-1 Idle speed 1200±50 min-1 12 Fuel Recommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded 156 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can be used with reduced performance and consumption) Usable fuel quantity approx. 4.2 gal (16 liters) Reserve fuel quantity ≥3.2 quarts (≥3l)

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4 l), with filter change Lubricant Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T (SAE 10W-50; API SJ)

z Technical data Alternative lubricant Castrol TWS Motorsport (SAE 10W-60; API SJ/ CF) Clutch 12 Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch 157 Transmission

Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1.734 (19:33 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.176 (37:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.625 (39:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear

0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear z Technical data 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 12 Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears 158 Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 33:12, Stamped in on underside of rear-wheel drive case

Running gear

Front wheel Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber, adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in engine z Technical data and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut mounted in leading link and main frame Spring travel, front 4.1 in (105 mm), On wheel Rear wheel 12 Type of rear suspension BMW Paralever, consisting of rear-wheel swing- ing arm with centrally arranged suspension strut, 159 torque strut supported on rear-wheel drive and on frame. Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, external expansion tank, sep- arately adjustable rebound-stage damping and pressure-stage damping, adjustable spring preload and length adjustment Spring travel at rear wheel 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel

Brakes

z Technical data Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with radially screwed-on 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and brake disk mounted on rear- wheel drive Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal 12 Wheels and tires Tire combinations recommended at time of going You can obtain an overview of the current tire 160 to press approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Forged wheel with 10 spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Front tire designation 120/70-17 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Forged wheel with 10 spokes, MT H2

z Technical data Rear-wheel rim size 6.00" x 17" Rear tire designation 190/55-17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure for sport riding 30.5±2.9 psi (2.1±0.2 bar), With tire cold Electrical system 12 Electrical rating of onboard socket 161 with power socket OA max 5 A Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery manufacturer and designation ETZ 12 BS Battery design AGM (Absorbent Glass Matt) battery Battery voltage 12 V

Battery capacity 12 Ah z Technical data Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR9A-J Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm), New max 0.04 in (max 1 mm), Wear limit 12 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W 162 Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear LED / 12 V

Frame

Frame design Steel lattice-tube frame, CFRP rear frame and carrying drive unit

z Technical data Location of type plate Under seat on self-supporting CFRP rear frame Location of vehicle identification number On front frame below upper fork bridge Dimensions 12 Motorcycle length 84.1 in (2135 mm) 163 Motorcycle height 45.8 in (1163 mm), At DIN unladen weight; above mirror Motorcycle width 29.5 in (750 mm), Above cylinder skid pad Driver's seat height 32.7 in (830 mm), at unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm)

Weights

Unladen weight 439 lbs (199 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 728 lbs (330 kg) z Technical data Maximum payload 289 lbs (131 kg) 12 Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) 164

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Service 13 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 166 165 BMW Motorrad Service ...... 167 BMW Motorrad Service Quality .... 167 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .... 167 BMW Motorrad Service

Network ...... 168 z Service Maintenance work ...... 168 Confirmation of maintenance work ...... 169 Confirmation of service ...... 174 Reporting Safety Defects 13 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause 166 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.

z Service To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327- 4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. BMW Motorrad Service sary technical know-how. BMW until it is too late to correct them Motorrad recommends that you at moderate cost. The workshop Advanced technology requires 13 refer any questions about your personnel at BMW Motorrad re- specially adapted methods of motorcycle to your authorized tailers have thorough knowledge 167 maintenance and repair. BMW Motorrad retailer. of your motorcycle and can take If this maintenance and re- action before minor problems can pair work is performed inex- BMW Motorrad Service turn into major trouble. By having pertly, there is a danger of dam- Quality the necessary repairs done prop- age and associated safety risks. erly and in good time, you save BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad means not only time and money in the long run. having corresponding work on quality workmanship and high your motorcycle carried out by a reliability, but also an outstanding BMW Motorrad Service z Service quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot by an authorized BMW Motorrad To ensure that your BMW is al- retailer. ways in optimum condition, BMW breakdown assistance Motorrad recommends that you With all new BMW motorcy- You can obtain information on adhere to the regular mainte- cles, the BMW Motorrad Service the contents of the BMW Ser- nance schedule for your motor- Card protects you in the event vices from your BMW Motorrad cycle, preferably having the work of a breakdown with an exten- retailer. done by your authorized BMW sive range of services such as Have all maintenance and repair Motorrad retailer. For generous breakdown assistance, motorcy- work carried out confirmed in the treatment of claims submitted cle transportation etc. (differing "Service" chapter in this manual. after the warranty period has ex- regulations are possible in indi- Your authorized BMW Motorrad pired, evidence of regular mainte- vidual countries). In the case of a retailer is supplied with all the nance is essential. breakdown, you contact the Mo- latest technical information and Certain signs of wear, moreover, bile Service of BMW Motorrad. therefore possesses the neces- may otherwise not be noticed Here you will find our specialists ready to help with both advice "Service Contact Africa, Ameri- and enters the date for the next 13 and action. ca, Asia, Australia, Oceania". service. Important country-specific con- For drivers who drive long dis- 168 tact addresses and the relevant Maintenance work tances annually, it may be neces- after-sales service organization BMW Pre-Delivery Check sary to come in for service before phone numbers as well as infor- the entered date. In this case a mation on Mobile Service and The BMW pre-delivery check is corresponding maximum odome- the retail network can be found carried out by your authorized ter reading will also be entered in in the "Service Kontakt/Service BMW Motorrad retailer before it the confirmation of service. If this Contact" brochures. turns over the motorcycle to you. odometer reading is reached before the next service date, service

z Service BMW Running-in Check BMW Motorrad Service must be performed sooner. The BMW running-in check has Network to be performed when the mo- BMW engine service With its worldwide service net- torcycle has covered between After 30000 miles (50000 km) work, BMW Motorrad can attend 300 miles (500 km) and 750 special engine service must be to you and your motorcycle in miles (1200 km). performed. over 100 countries around the globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service are approximately 200 authorized BMW Service is carried out once BMW Motorrad retailers ready to a year. The scope of the ser- assist you. vices performed may be depen- All information concerning the in- dent on the vehicle owner and ternational dealership network the mileage driven. Your BMW can be found in the brochure Motorrad retailer confirms that "Service Contact Europe" or the service has been performed Confirmation of maintenance work 13 BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check 169 Conducted Conducted

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