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Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (com- pany 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 con- cerning your motorcycle, your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ...... 19 BMW Motorrad Integral the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ...... 20 ABS ...... 49 you want to find a particular topic Meanings of displays ...... 21 Automatic Stability Control or item of information. Warning and indicator ASC ...... 50 1 General instructions .... 5 lights ...... 21 ...... 51 Overview ...... 6 Service display ...... 22 ...... 52 Abbreviations and Range ...... 22 Shifting ...... 53 symbols ...... 6 Ambient temperature...... 23 Mirrors ...... 54 Equipment ...... 7 inflation ...... 23 ...... 54 Technical data ...... 7 Oil level indicator ...... 24 Handlebars ...... 55 Currentness of this man- Warning indicators ...... 24 preload ...... 55 ual...... 7 4 Operation...... 39 Damping ...... 57 2 Overviews ...... 9 Ignition switch and Electronic suspension ad- General view, left side ...... 11 lock ...... 40 justment ESA ...... 58 General view, right side . . . . . 13 Electronic immobilizer ...... 60 Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 EWS ...... 41 Headlight ...... 60 Right handlebar fitting ...... 16 Clock ...... 42 Front and rear seats...... 61 Underneath seat ...... 17 Display ...... 43 Helmet holder ...... 63 Instrument cluster ...... 18 Lights ...... 45 5 Riding ...... 65 Turn indicators ...... 46 Safety instructions ...... 66 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 47 Checklist ...... 68 Emergency ON/OFF Starting...... 68 switch ...... 48 Running in ...... 70 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 48 Offroad riding ...... 71 Brakes ...... 72 Clutch ...... 101 Clutch ...... 136 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 73 Rims and Tires ...... 102 ...... 136 Refueling ...... 74 ...... 102 Rear- drive ...... 137 Secure motorcycle for trans- Front wheel stand ...... 108 Running gear ...... 137 port ...... 75 Lamps...... 110 Brakes ...... 138 6 Technology in Air filter...... 117 Wheels and tires ...... 139 detail ...... 77 Jump-starting ...... 119 Electrical system ...... 140 system with BMW Battery ...... 120 Frame ...... 142 Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 78 9 Care ...... 125 Dimensions ...... 142 Engine management with Care products ...... 126 Weights ...... 143 BMW Motorrad ASC ...... 80 Washing your motorcy- Riding specifications ...... 143 Tire Control TPC/ cle...... 126 11 Service ...... 145 RDC...... 82 Cleaning sensitive motorcy- Reporting safety Electronic suspension ad- cle parts ...... 126 defects ...... 146 justment ESA ...... 83 Paint care ...... 127 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 147 7 Accessories ...... 85 Protective wax coating . . . . 128 BMW Motorrad Mobility General instructions ...... 86 Storing motorcycle ...... 128 Services ...... 147 Onboard sockets ...... 86 Returning motorcycle to Maintenance work ...... 147 Case ...... 87 use ...... 128 Confirmation of mainte- Topcase...... 89 10 Technical data ...... 129 nance work ...... 149 Confirmation of service . . . . 154 8 Maintenance ...... 93 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 130 General instructions ...... 94 Threaded fasteners ...... 131 12 Index ...... 156 Onboard toolkit...... 94 Engine ...... 133 Engine oil ...... 95 Fuel ...... 134 Brake system ...... 96 Engine oil ...... 135

General instructions

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

z General instructions Overview Special information on op- OE Optional equipment erating and inspecting your The are as- 1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual 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 - Indicates the end of an ried out on your motorcycle will OA Optional accessory item of information. be documented in Chapter 11. 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 Manual; more detailed informa- EWS Electronic immobilizer. it is an important part of the mo- tion. torcycle. DWA Anti-theft alarm. Indicates the end of ac- Abbreviations and cessory or equipment- ABS Anti-Lock Brake System. z General instructions symbols dependent information. ASC Automatic Stability Con- Indicates warnings that Tightening . trol. you must comply with for reasons of your safety and the ESA Electronic Suspension safety of others, and to protect Technical data. Adjustment. your motorcycle against damage. TPC/ Tire Pressure Control RDC (TPC). Equipment Technical data When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and out- 1 motorcycle, you chose various puts in the Rider's Manual refer 7 items of custom equipment. This to the Deutsches Institut für Nor- Rider's Manual describes optional mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with equipment (OE) offered by BMW its tolerance regulations. Ver- and selected optional accessories sions for individual countries may (OA). This explains why the man- differ. ual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not Currentness of this ordered. Please note, too, that manual your motorcycle might not be ex- actly as illustrated in this manual The high safety and quality stan- 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- z General instructions then this equipment is described fer from the information supplied in separate operating instructions. in the Rider's Manual. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual. 1 8

z General instructions Overviews

Overviews 2 General view, left side...... 11 9 General view, right side ...... 13 Multifunction switch, left ...... 14 Right handlebar fitting ...... 16 Underneath seat ...... 17 Instrument cluster ...... 18

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z Overviews General view, left side 1 Adjusting front spring 2 preload ( 55) 11 2 Adjusting windshield ( 54) 3 Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( 61) 4 Clutch fluid reservoir ( 101) 5 Type plate (on frame be- hind side cover) z Overviews 6 Seat lock ( 61) 7 Onboard socket ( 86) 8 Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( 57) 9 Engine oil level indicator ( 95) 2 12

z Overviews General view, right side 1 Adjuster for spring preload, 2 rear ( 55) 13 2 Fuel opening ( 74) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 99) 4 Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing) 5 Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 117) 6 Engine oil fill location z Overviews ( 96) 7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 100) Multifunction switch, 2 left 14 1 Selecting readings ( 43). with onboard computer OE Reset average values ( 44). 2 with additional head- light OE Operating additional head- lights ( 46)

z Overviews 3 with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II OE ABS operation ( 49) with Automatic Stability Control OE Operating ASC ( 50) 4 with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) OE Operating ESA ( 58) 5 Horn 6 Flashing turn indicators, left ( 46) Hazard warning flashers ( 47) 7 Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight ( 45) 2 15

z Overviews Right handlebar fitting 2 1 Emergency ON/OFF 16 switch ( 48) 2 Starter button ( 68) 3 with heated handlebar grips OE Heated hand grip operation ( 48) 4 Flashing turn indicators, right ( 46) Hazard warning flashers ( 47) z Overviews 5 Turn indicators off ( 46) Hazard warning flashers off ( 47) Underneath seat 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) 2 2 Battery ( 120) 17 3 Onboard toolkit Payload table (in tool tray) Tire inflation pressure table (in tool tray) 4 Helmet holder ( 63)

z Overviews Instrument cluster 2 1 18 2 Tachometer 3 Warning and indicator lights ( 21) 4 Multifunction display ( 20) 5 Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm OE Anti-theft alarm indicator z Overviews light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) 6 Operating odometer ( 43) Operating clock ( 42) Status indicators

Status indicators 3 Multifunction display ...... 20 19 Meanings of displays ...... 21 Warning and indicator lights...... 21 Service display ...... 22 Range ...... 22 Ambient temperature ...... 23 Tire inflation pressures ...... 23 Oil level indicator...... 24 Warning indicators ...... 24

z Status indicators Multifunction display 3 1 The horizontal bars indi- 20 cate the remaining fuel level. 2 Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." 3 Sector for warning displays ( 24) 4 with Automatic Stability Control OE ASC warning and indicator displays ( 34) 5 Warning indicators ( 24) 6 The horizontal bars indi- cate the level of the engine z Status indicators temperature. 7 with onboard computer OE Onboard computer dis- plays ( 21) 8 with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) OE ESA setting ( 58) 9 Odometer and tripmeters ( 43) 10 Clock ( 42) Meanings of displays Warning and indicator with onboard with onboard computer OE lights 3 computer OE 21 Onboard computer data CLOCK: Time display sector ( 43) TEMP: Ambient temperature ( 23)

Ø SPEED: Average speed since last reset

Ø FUEL: Average fuel milage since last reset 1 Indicator light for left turn indicator RANGE: Travel range with re- maining fuel ( 22) 2 High-beam headlight indi- cator light z Status indicators OIL: Oil level indicator ( 24) 3 General warning light, in conjunction with warn- with Tire Pressure Control ing indicators in display (TPC) OE ( 24) RDC P: Tire inflation pressures 4 Neutral indicator light ( 23) 5 with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II OE ABS warning light ( 33) 6 Indicator light for right turn If the service display 3 indicator appears more than a month before the service date, the The ABS symbol can be 22 stored date must be adjusted shown differently depend- in the instrument cluster. This ing on the country. situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a Service display longer time. Consult a certified workshop, If the motorcycle is driven long preferably an authorized BMW distances annually, it is possible Motorrad retailer, for setting of that earlier service is required. If the date. the odometer reading for the ear- lier service lies within 621 miles Range (1000 km), the remaining miles The range indicates what dis-

z Status indicators (kilometers) 2 are counted down tance can still be driven with the in 62-mile (100-km) steps and remaining fuel. This distance is If the time remaining until the briefly displayed following the calculated on the basis of fuel next service lies within a month, pre-ride check. level and average consumption. the service date 1 is briefly dis- When refueling after running on played following the pre-ride If the service interval has reserve, make sure that you top check. In this example the dis- been exceeded, the general up the tank to a level above re- play means "March 2012". warning light also lights up yellow serve, as otherwise the sensor in addition to the date or mileage will not be able to register the display. The Service lettering is new level. If the sensor cannot displayed continuously. register the new level the range Ambient temperature Tire inflation pressures display cannot be updated. with onboard computer OE with Tire Pressure Control 3 If the motorcycle is standing on (TPC) OE 23 the side stand, the fuel level can- When the motorcycle is stopped, not be correctly determined due the engine heat can falsify the to the inclined position. For this measurement of the ambient reason the range is only cal- temperature. If the influence of culated with the side stand re- the engine heat becomes too tracted. great, -- is temporarily shown in The determined range is an the display. approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends If the ambient temperature that you do not try to use the full drops below 37 °F (3 °C), range before refueling. the temperature display flashes as a warning of possible icing- The displayed tire inflation pres- sures refer to a tire temperature without onboard computer OE up. The display automatically of 68 °F (20 °C). The left-hand z Status indicators The range is not displayed until switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when value 1 indicates the air pres- after the reserve fuel quantity is sure of the front wheel, and the reached. the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. right-hand value 2 the inflation with onboard computer OE pressure of the rear wheel. Im- mediately after switching on the The average consumption for ignition, -- -- is displayed, as calculating the range is not dis- the transfer of the inflation pres- played and may differ from the sure values does not begin until indicated average consumption. a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) is exceeded for the first time. If the 3 symbol appears at The readings mean: 3 the same time the display OK: Oil level correct. is a warning. The critical tire in- : Check oil level during 24 CHECK flation pressure flashes. next refueling stop. If the critical value is at the limit ---: No measurement possible of the permissible tolerance, the (above-mentioned conditions not general warning light also lights met). up in yellow. If the determined tire inflation pressure is outside If other information of the the permissible tolerance, the The oil level indicator 1 provides onboard computer is dis- general warning light flashes in information on the oil level in the played, this symbol continues to red. engine. It can only be displayed be shown until the oil level is de- when the motorcycle is stopped. tected as correct again. Additional information on BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided The conditions for the oil level The most recently measured sta- from page ( 82). indicator are as follows: z Status indicators tus appears in the display for Engine at operating tempera- five seconds the next time you Oil level indicator ture. switch on the ignition. with onboard computer OE Engine idling for at least ten seconds. Warning indicators Side-stand retracted. Display Motorcycle is vertical. Warnings are displayed with the corresponding warning light. 3 25

Warnings for which no separate warning lamp has been provided are signalled by the universal warning lamp 1 while a warn- ing notice such as 2 or a warning symbol such as 3 also appears

in the multifunction display. The z Status indicators universal warning lamp lights up in either red or yellow depending on the urgency of the warning. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and warning symbol are displayed; warnings are shown alternately. The possible warnings are listed on the next page. 3 Overview of warning indicators 26 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on Electronic immobilizer is active ( 30) the display

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appears Fuel down to reserve ( 30) on the display

Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play ( 30)

Flashes red appears on the dis- Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 31) play

Lights up red appears on the dis- Battery charge current insufficient z Status indicators play ( 31)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appears Tail light defective ( 31) on the display

LAMPF ! appears Headlight bulb or turn signal defective on the display ( 32)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appears Bulbs defective ( 32) on the display Warning light Displays Meaning 3 appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( 32) play 27

Check Oil is indicated appears on the dis- warning ( 33) play

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 33)

Lights up ABS error ( 33)

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appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( 34) play

Flashes rapidly yel- appears on the dis- Offroad ASC intervention ( 34) low play

Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed ( 34) 3 Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis routine in off- 28 mode is not yet completed ( 34)

appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( 35) play

Lights up yellow appears on the dis- ASC error ( 35) play

Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of play permissible tolerance ( 35)

The critical tire inflation pressure flashes z Status indicators Flashes red appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- play ble tolerance ( 36)

The critical tire inflation pressure flashes "--" or "-- --" Transmission error ( 36) is indicated Warning light Displays Meaning 3 Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system fault ( 37) play 29

"--" or "-- --" is indicated Lights up yellow RDC! is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( 37)

DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 38) on the display

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 38) the display

z Status indicators Electronic immobilizer is damage the catalytic converter, usual engine response is a possi- 3 active and the engine dying unexpected bility. can lead to accidents. Adapt your style of riding accord- 30 The general warning light lights up yellow. Do not drive to the extent that ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply the fuel tank is completely and overtaking. EWS ! appears on the display. empty. Possible cause: Possible cause: Possible cause: The engine control unit has di- The key being used is not autho- At the most, the fuel tank still agnosed a fault. In exceptional rized for starting, or communica- contains the reserve fuel quantity. cases, the engine stops and can tion between the key and engine no longer be started. Otherwise, electronics is disrupted. Reserve fuel quantity the engine runs in the emer- Remove other motorcycle keys gency operating mode. from the ignition key ring. Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Continued driving is possible, Use the reserve key. however the accustomed en- Refueling ( 74). Have the defective key re- gine performance may not be placed, preferably by an autho- z Status indicators available. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine in emergency- operation mode Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible. Fuel down to reserve The general warning light Have the malfunction corrected The general warning light lights up yellow. as soon as possible by a spe- lights up yellow. The engine symbol is dis- cialized workshop, preferably FUEL ! appears on the display. played. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. A fuel shortage can lead to The engine is in the emer- misfiring and to the engine gency operating mode. Un- dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can Engine oil pressure Possible cause: If possible, do not continue insufficient The engine oil pressure is insuffi- driving. 3 cient. The general warning light The battery is not being charged. 31 flashes red. Driving with insufficient en- If you continue driving, the vehi- gine oil pressure can result cle electronics will discharge the The oil can symbol is dis- in engine damage. battery. played. Do not continue driving. Possible cause: The oil pressure in the lubricating Have the malfunction corrected Alternator or alternator belt de- oil circuit is too low. Stop imme- as soon as possible by a spe- fective diately and switch off engine. cialized workshop, preferably Have the malfunction corrected The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad as soon as possible by a spe- engine oil pressure is no retailer. cialized workshop, preferably substitute for the function of an authorized BMW Motorrad an oil-level indicator. The cor- Battery charge current retailer. rect engine oil level can only be insufficient

Tail light defective z Status indicators checked on the engine oil level The general warning light indicator. lights up red. The general warning light lights up yellow. Possible cause: The battery symbol is dis- The engine oil level is too low. played. LAMPR ! appears on the dis- Checking engine oil level play. ( 95). A discharged battery leads A defective bulb places If oil level is too low: to the failure of various mo- your safety at risk because Top up engine oil. torcycle systems, e.g. lighting, it is easier for other users to engine or ABS. This can result in oversee the motorcycle. dangerous driving situations. Replace defective bulbs as Possible cause: Possible cause: 3 quickly as possible. A headlight bulb or turn signal A combination of several bulb bulb is defective. defects is present. 32 Possible cause: Taillight or brake light bulb defec- Replacing low-beam and high- See the fault descriptions tive. beam bulbs ( 110). above. Replacing parking light bulb The diode tail light must be re- Engine oil level too low placed. Please contact a spe- ( 111). with onboard computer OE cialized workshop, preferably Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs ( 112). an authorized BMW Motorrad The oil level symbol is dis- retailer. Bulbs defective played. Headlight bulb or turn The general warning light Check Oil is indicated. signal defective lights up yellow. Possible cause: LAMPF ! appears on the dis- LAMPS ! appears on the dis- The electronic oil level sensor play. play. has detected a low engine oil z Status indicators level. During the next refueling A defective bulb places A defective bulb places stop: your safety at risk because your safety at risk because Checking engine oil level it is easier for other users to not it is easier for other users to not ( 95). see the motorcycle. see the motorcycle. If oil level is too low: Replace defective bulbs as Replace defective bulbs as Topping up engine oil ( 96). soon as possible; always carry a soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if complete set of spare bulbs if If the oil level is correct: possible. possible. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Ice warning The ABS warning light Possible cause: with onboard computer OE flashes. The ABS system has been deac- 3 tivated by the driver. Possible cause: 33 Ice crystal symbol appears ABS-Funktion einschalten. on the display. The self-diagnosis routine was not completed; the ABS func- ABS error Possible cause: tion is not available. The motor- with BMW Motorrad Integral The ambient temperature mea- cycle must reach a speed of at ABS II OE sured at the motorcycle is lower least 3.1 mph (5 km/h) before the than 37 °F (3 °C). ABS self-diagnosis routine can The ABS warning light The ice warning does not be completed. lights up. mean that there is no risk Ride off slowly. It must be Possible cause: of black ice forming at measured noted that the ABS function temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C). is not available until the self- The ABS control unit has de- tected an error. The ABS func- At low outside temperatures, diagnosis has been completed. tion is not available. black ice must especially be ex-

ABS deactivated z Status indicators pected on bridges and in shady Continued driving is possible road areas. with BMW Motorrad Integral while taking the failed ABS ABS II OE function into account. Observe Think well ahead when driving. additional information on situa- The ABS warning light tions which can lead to an ABS ABS self-diagnosis not lights up. error ( 79). completed Have the malfunction corrected with BMW Motorrad Integral as soon as possible by a spe- ABS II OE cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The offroad ASC symbol is least 3 mph (5 km/h) for several 3 retailer. displayed. meters. Ride off slowly. The ASC The offroad ASC has detected 34 ASC intervention warning light must go out after instability at the rear wheel and with Automatic Stability Con- a few meters. has reduced the torque. The trol OE If the ASC warning light contin- warning light flashes longer than ues to flash: The ASC symbol is dis- the ASC intervention lasts. As a Contact a specialized work- played. result, the driver is provided with shop, preferably an authorized The ASC has detected insta- optical feedback on the regula- BMW Motorrad retailer. bility at the rear wheel and has tion carried out even after the reduced the torque. The warn- critical driving situation. ASC self-diagnosis ing light flashes longer than the ASC self-diagnosis not routine in off-road mode duration of the ASC intervention. is not yet completed As a result, the driver is provided completed with optical feedback on the reg- with Automatic Stability Con- with Automatic Stability Con- OE z Status indicators ulation carried out even after the trol OE trol critical driving situation. The ASC symbol flashes The offroad ASC symbol Offroad ASC intervention slowly. flashes slowly. with Automatic Stability Con- Possible cause: Possible cause: OE trol The ABS function is not avail- The ABS function is not avail- able, because the self-diagno- able, because the self-diagno- The general warning light sis has not been completed. To rapidly flashes yellow. sis has not been completed. To check the wheel sensors, the check the wheel sensors, the motorcycle must be driven at motorcycle must be driven at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for several ASC error Tire inflation pressure in meters. with Automatic Stability Con- limit area of permissible 3 Ride off slowly. The ASC trol OE tolerance warning light must go out after 35 with Tire Pressure Control a few meters. The general warning light (TPC) OE If the ASC warning light contin- lights up yellow. ues to flash: The ASC symbol is dis- The general warning light Contact a specialized work- played. lights up yellow. shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: The tire symbol is dis- played. The ASC control unit has de- ASC deactivated tected an error. The ASC func- The critical tire inflation pressure with Automatic Stability Con- tion and the offroad ASC function flashes. trol OE are not available. Possible cause: Continued driving is possible. The ASC symbol is dis- The measured tire inflation pres- It must be noted that the ASC played. sure is in the limit area of the z Status indicators function is not available. Ob- permissible tolerance. Possible cause: serve additional information on Correct tire inflation pressure in The ASC system has been deac- situations which can lead to an accordance with instructions on tivated by the driver. ASC error ( 81). back of cover of Rider's Man- Activating the ASC function Have the malfunction corrected ual. as soon as possible by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably Before adjusting the tire in- an authorized BMW Motorrad flation pressure, observe retailer. the information on temperature compensation and on inflation pressure adjustment in the chap- Incorrect tire inflation pres- preferably an authorized BMW 3 ter "Technology in detail". sure result in poorer han- Motorrad retailer. dling of the motorcycle. 36 Tire inflation pressure Always adapt your driving style Transmission error outside permissible to the incorrect tire inflation "--" or "-- --" is indicated. tolerance pressure. Possible cause: with Tire Pressure Control Correct tire inflation pressure at The motorcycle's speed has not (TPC) OE next opportunity. exceeded the threshold of ap- prox.19 mph (30 km/h). The The general warning light Before adjusting the tire in- TPC/RDC sensors do not send flashes red. flation pressure, observe their signal until after this speed the information on temperature The tire symbol is dis- has been exceeded for the first compensation and on inflation time ( 82). played. pressure adjustment in the chap- Watch TPC/RDC display at ter "Technology in detail". The critical tire inflation pressure higher speed. A permanent flashes. Have the tire checked for dam- fault has not occurred until the z Status indicators Possible cause: age by a specialized workshop, general warning light also lights The measured tire inflation pres- preferably an authorized BMW up. In this case: sure is outside the permissible Motorrad retailer. Have fault eliminated by a spe- tolerance. If you are unsure about the driv- cialized workshop, preferably Check tire for damage and ability of the tire: an authorized BMW Motorrad drivability. Do not continue driving. retailer. If it is still possible to drive with Inform roadside service. tire: Have the tire checked for dam- age by a specialized workshop, Possible cause: The tire symbol is dis- Battery of tire-inflation There is a fault in the radio con- played. pressure sensor weak 3 nection to the TPC/RDC sensors. "--" or "-- --" is indicated. with Tire Pressure Control 37 Possible causes are radio sys- Possible cause: (TPC) OE tems in the surrounding area, which interfere with the connec- Wheels without installed TPC/ The general warning light tion between the TPC/RDC con- RDC sensors are mounted. lights up yellow. trol unit and the sensors. Retrofit wheel set with TPC/ RDC! is indicated. Watch the TPC/RDC display in RDC sensors. This error message is only another environment. A per- Possible cause: manent fault has not occurred displayed for a short time One or two TPC/RDC sensors until the general warning light following the pre-ride check. have failed. also lights up. In this case: Have fault eliminated by a spe- Possible cause: Have fault eliminated by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably The battery of the tire inflation cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad pressure sensor no longer has an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. its full capacity. The operation of z Status indicators retailer. the tire inflation pressure control Possible cause: Sensor defective or is only ensured for a limited time. A system fault has occurred. Contact a specialized work- system fault Have fault eliminated by a spe- shop, preferably an authorized with Tire Pressure Control cialized workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad retailer. OE (TPC) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The general warning light lights up yellow. Anti-theft alarm battery Anti-theft alarm battery 3 weak drained OE OE 38 with anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm DWALO ! appears on the dis- The general warning light play. lights up yellow. This error message is only DWA ! appears on the display. displayed for a short time This error message is only following the pre-ride check. displayed for a short time Possible cause: following the pre-ride check. The anti-theft alarm battery no Possible cause: longer has its full capacity. The The anti-theft alarm battery has operation of the anti-theft alarm no capacity. The operation of the is only ensured for a limited time anti-theft alarm is no longer en- with the motorcycle battery dis- z Status indicators sured with the motorcycle battery connected. disconnected. Contact a specialized work- Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Operation

Operation 4 Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40 Windshield ...... 54 39 Electronic immobilizer EWS ...... 41 Handlebars ...... 55 Clock ...... 42 Spring preload ...... 55 Display ...... 43 Damping ...... 57 Lights ...... 45 Electronic suspension adjustment ESA ...... 58 Turn indicators...... 46 Tires ...... 60 Hazard warning flashers...... 47 z Operation Headlight ...... 60 Emergency ON/OFF switch...... 48 Front and rear seats ...... 61 Heated handlebar grips ...... 48 Helmet holder ...... 63 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 49 Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 50 Clutch ...... 51 Brakes ...... 52 Shifting ...... 53 Mirrors ...... 54 Ignition switch and authorized BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Con- 4 steering lock retailer. trol OE ASC self-diagnosis is per- 40 Keys Switching on ignition formed. ( 70) You receive two master keys and one emergency key. The emer- Switching off ignition gency key is small and light so that it can be carried along, e.g. in a wallet. It can be used if no master key is available; it is not suitable for continuous use. If a key is lost, please note the z Operation information on the electronic im- mobilizer (EWS) ( 41). Turn key to position 1. Ignition key and steering lock, Parking lights and all function tank filler cap lock and seat lock circuits switched on. Turn key to position 2. are all operated with the same Engine can be started. Light switched off. key. Pre-ride check is performed. Handlebars not locked. with aluminum case OA ( 69) Key can be removed. with aluminum Topcase OA with BMW Motorrad Integral Electrically powered acces- ABS II OE The cases and the Topcase can sories remain operational for also be ordered with locks for ABS self-diagnosis is a limited period of time. the same key on request. Please performed. ( 69) Battery can be recharged via contact a specialized workshop onboard socket. for this purpose, preferably an Locking handlebars The engine management system does not enable engine starting If the motorcycle is on the 4 until the key has been detected side stand, the surface as "authorized" for your motorcy- 41 of the ground will determine cle. whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right. A spare key attached to However, the motorcycle is more the same ring as the igni- stable on a level surface with the tion key used to start the engine handlebars turned to the left than could "irritate" the electronics, with the handlebars turned to the Turn key to position 3 while in which case the enabling sig- right. moving handlebars slightly. nal for starting is not issued. The On level ground, always turn the Ignition, lights and all function EWS warning is shown in the z Operation handlebars to the left to set the circuits switched off. multifunction display. steering lock. Handlebars locked. Always store the spare key sepa- rately from the ignition key. Turn handlebars to full left or Key can be removed. right lock position. Electronic immobilizer If you lose a key, you can have it disabled by your BMW Motorrad EWS partner. For this purpose, you The motorcycle's electronics have to bring along all other keys exchange certain continuously that belong to the motorcycle. changing signals with the elec- The motor can no longer be tronics in the key; these signals started using a disabled key; are specific to your motorcycle however, a disabled key can be and they are transmitted via the enabled again. ring antenna in the ignition lock. Replacement and spare keys are without onboard computer OE with onboard computer OE 4 only available through an autho- without Tire Pressure Control or rized BMW Motorrad retailer. (TPC) OE with Tire Pressure Control 42 The keys are part of an inte- (TPC) OE grated security system, so the retailer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all ap- plications for replacement/extra keys. Clock Setting clock z Operation Attempting to set the clock Press button 1 or button 2 re- while riding the motorcycle peatedly until total mileage is Press button 2 repeatedly until can lead to accidents. shown. clock is shown. Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary. Switch on ignition. Display Operating range (after reaching reserve level) Selecting readings 4 Switch on ignition. with onboard computer OE 43 without onboard computer OE or without Tire Pressure Control with Tire Pressure Control (TPC) OE (TPC) OE

Press and hold button until hours 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until z Operation desired hours are shown. Press and hold button until minutes 4 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired minutes are shown. Press the button 1 or the but- Press the button 2 to select an Press and hold button until ton 2 to select an odometer in odometer in the sector 3. minutes no longer flash. the sector 3. The following values can be dis- Setting is completed. The following values can be dis- played: played: Total distance covered Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) with Tire Pressure Control the trip odometer in the sec- 4 (TPC) OE tor 3 resets. The following values can be dis- 44 with onboard computer OE played: or Tire inflation pressure with Tire Pressure Control (RDC P) (TPC) OE Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Press the button 1 to select a Select desired tripmeter. display in the sector 4. without onboard computer OE with onboard computer OE z Operation without Tire Pressure Control The following values can be dis- (TPC) OE played:

Clock (CLOCK) Ambient temperature (TEMP) Press the button 2 and Average speed (ØSPEED) continue to hold it until the Average consumption trip odometer in the sector 3 (ØFUEL) resets. Range (RANGE) Reset average values Oil level indicator (OIL) with onboard computer OE

Press button 1 or button 2 and Switch on ignition. continue to hold it down until Select average consumption or on longer than absolutely High-beam headlight and average speed. necessary. headlight flasher 4 Headlight low beam 45 The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the

Press switch 1 at top to switch z Operation Press the button 1 and con- headlight flasher. on high-beam headlight. tinue to hold it until the dis- played figure in the sector 4 Pull switch 1 at bottom to op- resets. erate headlight flasher. Parking light Lights Switch off ignition. Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched Turn indicators 4 Operating turn indicator 46 Switch on ignition. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after covering a distance of approx. 300 m, the turn indicators are automatically switched off. Press button 1 and hold im- Press button 1 on left to mediately after switching off switch on additional headlight. ignition until parking light is Press button 1 on right to z Operation switched on. switch off additional headlight. Switch ignition on and then off The additional headlights again to switch off parking light. with LED technology avail- Additional headlight able as optional accessories are equipped with overheating pro- OE with additional headlight tection. If a certain temperature is exceeded, the headlights re- duce the luminosity and even Press button 1 to switch on switch off in extreme cases. After left-hand turn indicators. cooling sufficiently, the full lumi- nosity is once again available. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition 4 switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing 47 function as long as the button is pressed. If the turn indicator but- ton is released, the emergency flasher function becomes active again. Press button 2 to switch on Press button 3 to switch off right-hand turn indicators. hazard warning flashers. Press button 3 to switch off z Operation turn indicators. Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta- neously to switch on the haz- The hazard warning flash- ard warning flashers. ers place a strain on the Ignition can be switched off. battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Emergency ON/OFF The increase in power con- 4 switch sumption caused by the heated hand grips can drain the 48 battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery is inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability.

a Operating position b Engine switched off. z Operation 1 Emergency ON/OFF The engine can only be switch started in the operating position. Operating the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding Heated handlebar grips can cause the rear wheel to lock with heated handlebar grips OE and thus cause a fall. Select desired heating level Do not operate the emergency Operating heated with switch 1. ON/OFF switch when riding. handlebar grips The engine can be switched Start engine. off easily and quickly using the The heated hand grips op- emergency ON/OFF switch. tion can only be activated when the engine is running. BMW Motorrad Integral with Automatic Stability Con- ABS trol OE 4 First the ASC symbol changes 49 with BMW Motorrad Integral its display behavior. Press OE ABS II and hold button 1 until ABS Switch off ABS function warning light reacts. In this case, the ASC setting does Stop motorcycle or switch on not change. ignition with motorcycle sta- The ABS warning light tionary. The handlebar grips can be lights up. heated at two different levels. Release button 1 within two The second level is used for fast seconds. z Operation heat-up of the grips; then the The ABS warning light con- switch should be switched back tinues to light up. to the first level. The heated ABS function is deactivated, hand grips option can only be integral function continues to activated when the engine is be active. running. Behavior with ABS 2 no dot visible: heating off. 3 one dot visible: 50 % heat- Press and hold button 1 until deactivated ing output. ABS warning light changes its With the ABS function switched 4 three dots visible: 100 % display behavior. off, first only the control on the heating output. front wheel is deactivated. If the motorcycle is then only braked with the handbrake lever, ABS regulation continues to be active Release button 1 within two driving on rough gravel and loose 4 for the rear wheel also braked via seconds. sand. the integral function. The ABS The ABS warning light re- 50 regulation for the rear wheel is mains off or continues to If no ASC symbol is shown, the not switched off until the foot- flash. ASC is active. brake lever is actuated. ABS function is switched on. If this symbol is shown, the Switching on ABS As an alternative, the ignition offroad ASC is active. function can also be switched off and then on again. If this symbol is shown, the If the ABS light continues ASC is switched off. to light up after switching

z Operation the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Operating sequence: Switch over ASC to offroad Automatic Stability ASC Control ASC Switching off ASC Switching on ASC with Automatic Stability Con- Press and hold button 1 until trol OE Switching ASC function ABS warning light changes its over and off display behavior. Operation Switch on ignition. The ABS warning light The BMW Motorrad ASC can be goes out; if self-diagnosis both deactivated and activated, The ASC function can has not been completed, it be- as well as being switched over also be deactivated while gins to flash. into an offroad mode ( 80) for driving. To switch off ASC, press and The ASC symbol is no hold button 1 until ASC symbol longer displayed; if ASC 4 changes its appearance again. self-diagnosis is not completed, The ASC symbol is dis- ASC symbol flashes. 51 played. Release button 1 within two Release button 1 within two seconds. seconds. The ASC symbol is still not The ASC symbol continues displayed or continues to to be is displayed. flash. To switch over to offroad ASC, ASC function is activated. ASC function is deactivated. press and hold button 1 until As an alternative, the ignition ASC symbol changes its ap- can also be switched off and Activating ASC function z Operation pearance. then on again. The offroad ASC symbol is If the ASC warning light displayed; if self-diagnosis lights up after switching the is not completed, offroad ASC ignition off and on and then con- symbol flashes. tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/ Release button 1 within two h), an ASC error has occurred. seconds. The offroad ASC symbol Clutch continues to be displayed or continues to flash. Adjusting clutch lever Press and hold button 1 until Offroad ASC is activated. If the position of the clutch ASC symbol changes its dis- fluid reservoir is changed, play behavior. air can enter the clutch system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the The adjusting screw can be 4 handlebars in their mounts. turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward 52 Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to when doing so. accidents. Only adjust the clutch lever when Brakes the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- system. wise to increase distance be- tween brake lever and handle- z Operation Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the . handlebars in their mounts. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- terclockwise to decrease dis- Adjusting the handbrake tance between brake lever and lever while driving can lead handlebar grip. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- to accidents. The adjusting screw can wise to increase distance be- Only adjust the handbrake be turned more easily if tween clutch lever and handle- lever when the motorcycle is you press the handbrake lever bar grip. stationary. forward when doing so. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- terclockwise to decrease dis- Adjusting footbrake lever tance between clutch lever and handlebar grip. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Turn foot piece 2 into desired position. 4 A foot piece adjusted too 53 high or too low can cause problems when shifting. In case of shifting problems, check the adjustment of the foot piece. Tighten screw 1 to appropriate torque. Slide step plate 1 of footrest Fold step plate downward forward to unlock. down to detent when riding Foot piece on gearshift while standing. lever z Operation Shifting 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Adjusting shift lever

Fold step plate upward up to detent when riding while seated.

Slacken screw 1. Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. 4 Adjusting mirrors 54 Windshield Adjusting windshield

Slide protective cap 1 up over

Operation screw connection on mirror z Move mirror into desired posi- arm. tion by twisting. Loosen the nut 2. Turn mirror arm into desired Loosen clamping screws 1 on position. left and right. Tighten the nut to the spec- Bring windshield into desired ified tightening torque, while position by rotating it forward holding the mirror arm to en- or back. sure that it does not move out Make sure that the windshield of position. adjustment is identical on the Mirror on adapter left and right. Tighten clamping screws on left and right. 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Handlebars It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to 4 Adjusting handlebars suit the load carried by the mo- The distance of the handlebars torcycle. Increase spring preload 55 from the rider can be adjusted by when the motorcycle is heavily turning the handlebar clamping loaded and reduce spring preload blocks by 180°. accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting spring preload Long-reach position, handlebars on front wheel away from rider. Your motorcycle's han-

z Operation Consult a certified workshop, dling will suffer if you do preferably an authorized BMW not match the spring-preload and Motorrad retailer, for adjustment damping-characteristic settings. of the handlebars. Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload. Short-reach position, handlebars Spring preload toward rider. Make sure ground is level and Setting firm and park motorcycle. The spring preload on the front wheel must be adapted to the nature of the terrain. Uneven terrain requires a high spring preload, flat terrain requires a lower spring preload. Adjust the damping characteristic Spring preload on front to suit the spring preload. 4 wheel 56 Adjusting the spring preload Spring preload at position 5 while the motorcycle is be- (For offroad use) ing ridden can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is for rear wheel stationary. Make sure ground is level and To decrease spring preload, To reduce spring preload, turn firm and park motorcycle. turn handwheel 1 in direction spring plate 1 in direction a of arrow LOW. with onboard toolkit. z Operation To increase spring preload, To increase spring preload, turn handwheel 1 in direction turn spring retainer in direc- of arrow HIGH. tion b with onboard toolkit. Basic setting of spring Spring preload on front preload, rear wheel without Electronic Suspen- without Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) OE sion Adjustment (ESA) OE Turn adjustment wheel as Spring preload at position 2 Your motorcycle's han- far as possible toward LOW, (For street use) dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and then pretension spring with Spring preload at position 3 damping-characteristic settings. 10 clicks. (Full tank of gas, (For riding on gravel tracks with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) etc. and loading) duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. 4 Adjusting damping on rear 57 wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

The number of visible grooves To reduce absorption, turn ad- (five on the LOW stop) can be justing screw 1 in arrow direc- used to determine the current tion S. z Operation setting. To increase absorption, turn adjusting screw 1 in arrow di- Damping rection H. Setting Basic setting of rear The damping must be adjusted There is a risk of injury wheel rear-wheel damp- to the road conditions and the by burns if you adjust the ing spring preload. damping characteristic while the without Electronic Suspen- A rough road surface requires muffler is hot. sion Adjustment (ESA) OE softer damping than a smooth Use screwdriver extension and road surface. wear gloves. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- Adjust damping with the toolkit using the adjusting screw 1. damping settings each during Basic setting of rear street operation, and two spring 4 wheel rear-wheel damp- pretension settings with three ing 58 damping settings each during of- Turn adjusting screw in ar- froad operation. row direction H until stop, Additional information on the then turn one and a half electronic suspension adjustment turns in arrow direction S ESA is provided on page ( 83) (Full tank of gas, with rider ff. 187 lbs (85 kg)) Display suspension The selected damping is dis- setting played in the multifunction dis- Electronic suspension play in the area 1, and the spring z Operation adjustment ESA Switch on ignition. preload in the area 2.

with Electronic Suspension Ad- The meanings of the displays OE justment (ESA) during highway operation are as Settings follows: Using the electronic suspension COMF: comfortable damping adjustment ESA you can conve- NORM: normal damping niently adjust your motorcycle to SPORT: sporty damping its loading and the ground. This One-up adjustment is possible for both on-and offroad riding. Press button 1 to display cur- Three spring pretension set- rent adjustment. tings can be combined with three One-up with luggage To set the spring preload: Start the engine: 4 Two-up (with luggage) The spring preload cannot 59 be adjusted while the mo- torcycle is being ridden. The meanings of the displays during off-road operation are as Apply extended pressure to the follows: button 1, continuing to press it repeatedly until the desired SOFT: minor damping setting appears in the display. Press the button 1 to view the NORM: normal damping current adjustment setting in Wait for the adjustment rou- HARD: heavy damping the display. tine to finish before starting off Predominantly smooth ter- z Operation To set the damping rate: again. rain Briefly press button 1, con- If the button 1 is not pressed Rough terrain tinuing until desired setting is for an extended period, the displayed. damping rate and the spring preload will be adjusted to the The display is automatically The damping can be ad- displayed settings. The ESA hidden again after a short time. justed while the motorcycle is being ridden. display flashes during the ad- justment routine. Adjust the suspension The available suspension At very low temperatures, un- Switch on ignition. damping settings vary load the motorcycles before according to the current spring increasing the spring preload, preload setting. and have the passenger dis- mount if necessary. The ESA display disappears Check tire pressures against Headlight 4 once the adjustment procedure data below. has been completed. Adjusting for RHD/LHD 60 Tire pressure, front traffic Tires If the motorcycle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule Checking tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single of the road applies, its asymmet- rider, with cold tire) Incorrect tire inflation pres- ric low-beam headlight will tend sure results in poorer han- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with to dazzle oncoming traffic. dling characteristics of the motor- passenger and/or load, with Have the headlight adjusted to cycle and reduces the life of the cold tire) the relevant conditions by a spe- tires. cialized workshop, preferably an Tire pressure, rear z Operation Ensure proper tire inflation authorized BMW Motorrad re- pressure. tailer. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single At high road speeds, tire Headlight range and valves installed perpen- rider, with cold tire) spring preload dicular to the wheel have a 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with The headlight range generally tendency to open as a result of passenger and/or load, with remains constant due to the ad- centrifugal force. cold tire) In order to avoid a sudden loss of justment of the spring preload to If tire pressure is too low: tire inflation pressure, fit a valve the loading state. Correct tire pressure. cap with rubber sealing ring to Spring preload adjustment may the rear tire and make sure that only be insufficient when the mo- the cap is screwed on firmly. torcycle is very heavily loaded. In this case, the headlight range Make sure ground is level and must be adjusted to the weight. firm and park motorcycle. If you are unsure whether corrected by adjusting the swivel the headlight range is cor- lever. 4 rect, consult a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized 61 BMW Motorrad retailer.

Headlight range adjustment

Turn seat lock 1 to right with ignition key and hold while pressing passenger seat 2 z Operation a Neutral position downward in front area to sup- b Position with heavy pay- port unlocking. load Lift passenger seat at front and release key. Front and rear seats Take off passenger seat and 1 Headlight range adjust- Removing passenger seat place on a clean surface with ment upholstered side facing down- Make sure ground is level and ward. In the case of very high payloads, firm and park motorcycle. the available spring preload ad- Removing driver's seat justment might not be adequate. Removing passenger seat To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- ( 61). fic, the headlight range can be Installing driver's seat 4 62

Turn seat lock 1 to left with Insert passenger seat 2 into ignition key and hold while Insert driver's seat with mount 6. pressing driver's seat 3 down- Press down firmly on front re- z Operation mounts 4 in holders 5 on left ward in rear area to support and right and loosely lay on gion of passenger seat. unlocking. motorcycle. Passenger seat clicks audibly Raise driver's seat at rear and Press driver's seat lightly for- into place. release key. ward in rear area and then Adjusting seat height Take off driver's seat and place firmly downward. on a clean surface with uphol- Driver's seat clicks audibly into Removing driver's seat ( 61). stered side facing downward. place. Turn driver's seat over. Installing passenger seat ( 62). Installing passenger seat Installing driver's seat ( 62). from the locking device and wig- gle. 4 Always insert both seat rods in the same position. 63 Mount seat rods in desired po- sition again. Position 4: high seat position Position 5: low seat position Installing driver's seat ( 62). Remove seat rods 1 and 2 The helmet catch can from holders 3. Helmet holder scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, Locking helmet on z Operation watch the position of the helmet motorcycle lock. Removing driver's seat ( 61). Hook helmet into helmet holder with chin strap 1. Installing driver's seat ( 62).

If both seat rods are not in the same position, the driver's seat can come loose 4 64

z Operation Riding

Riding 5 Safety instructions ...... 66 65 Checklist...... 68 Starting ...... 68 Running in ...... 70 Offroad riding ...... 71

Brakes ...... 72 z Riding Parking your motorcycle ...... 73 Refueling ...... 74 Secure motorcycle for transport . . . . 75 and tire inflation pressures to Safety instructions Speed limit for driving suit total weight. 5 Rider's equipment with tank rucksack with aluminum case OA 66 Do not ride without the correct Make sure that weight is uni- ≤81 mph (≤130 km/h) clothing. Always wear: formly distributed between Helmet right and left. Speed Rider's suit Pack heavy items of luggage If you ride at high speed, always Gloves downwards and inwards. bear in mind that various bound- Boots Observe maximum payload and ary conditions can adversely af- top speed according to label in This applies even to short jour- fect the handling of your motor- z Riding case. neys, and to every season of cycle: Settings of spring-strut and the year. Your authorized BMW with aluminum Topcase OA system Motorrad retailer will be happy to Observe maximum payload and Imbalanced load advise you and has the correct top speed according to label in Loose clothing clothing for every purpose. Topcase. Insufficient tire inflation pres- Loading with tank rucksack OA sure Overloading and imbal- Observe maximum payload of Poor anced loads can adversely tank rucksack and correspond- affect the motorcycle's handling. ing top speed. Maximum speed with Do not exceed the gross weight massive-bar tires Payload of tank rucksack limit and observe the loading The maximum speed spec- information. ified for the motorcycle may Adjust setting of spring ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) be higher than the maximum preload, damping characteristic speed permissible for the tires. Excessively high speeds can lead Burn hazard Comply with all specified main- to tire damage and accidents. Engine and exhaust system tenance intervals. 5 Observe the maximum permissi- become very hot when the ble speed for the tires. Unburned fuel will destroy 67 motorcycle is in use. There is a the catalytic converter. With massive-bar tires, the top risk of burn injuries by contact Note the points listed for protec- speed permissible for the tire with hot surfaces, particularly at tion of the catalytic converter. must be observed. the silencer. Attach maximum permissible When you park the motorcycle Danger of overheating speed decal in field of view. make sure that no-one comes Cooling would be inade- into contact with the engine and

quate if the engine were al- z Riding Risk of poisoning exhaust system. lowed to idle for a lengthy period Exhaust fumes contain carbon with the motorcycle at a stand- monoxide, which is colorless and Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In odorless but highly toxic. If misfiring causes unburned fuel extreme cases, the motorcycle to enter the catalytic converter, Inhaling exhaust fumes could catch fire. there is a danger of overheating therefore represents a Do not allow the engine to idle and damage. health hazard and can even unnecessarily. After starting, ride For this reason, observe the fol- cause loss of consciousness with off immediately. fatal consequences. lowing points: Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the fuel tank dry Modifications Do not run the engine in closed Do not run the engine with the Modifications of the mo- rooms. spark-plug cap removed torcycle (e.g. engine man- Stop the engine immediately if agement system, valves, it misfires clutch) can cause damage to the Use unleaded fuel only affected components and fail- ure of safety-related functions. Starting Engage neutral or pull clutch 5 Damage caused in this way is with gear engaged. not covered by the warranty. Start engine 68 You cannot start the mo- Do not make any modifications. torcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged. Checklist The engine will switch itself off if Use the following checklist to it is started with the transmission check important functions, set- in neutral and then a gear is en- tings and wear limits before you gaged before retracting the side ride off: stand. z Riding Brakes During cold starting and at Front and rear levels low temperatures:pull in clutch Emergency ON/OFF switch in Clutch lever and operate throttle grip run position a. Clutch fluid level somewhat. Damping setting and spring Switch on ignition. preload Pre-ride check is performed. Tread depth and tire inflation ( 69) pressure with BMW Motorrad Integral OE Firm seating of cases and lug- ABS II gage ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( 69) At regular intervals: with Automatic Stability Con- Engine oil level (every time you trol OE refuel) ASC self-diagnosis is per- Brake pad wear (during every formed. ( 70) Press starter button 1. third stop for refueling) The start attempt is auto- Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis matically interrupted if bat- The general warning light with BMW Motorrad Integral 5 tery voltage is too low. Recharge lights up yellow. ABS II OE the battery before you start the 69 engine, or use jump leads and a CHECK! appears on the dis- The readiness for operation of donor battery to start. play. the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is checked by the self-diagno- Engine starts. If the 'General' warning light does sis. The self-diagnosis routine Consult the troubleshooting not show: launches automatically when you chart if the engine refuses to Some malfunctions cannot switch on the ignition. start. ( 130) be indicated if the 'Gener- z Riding Phase 1 Pre-ride check al' warning light cannot be dis- played. Checking the diagnosable The instrument cluster runs a Check that the 'General' warning system components while test of the 'General' warning light light comes on, and that it shows stopped. when the ignition is switched on: red and yellow. The ABS warning light this is the "Pre-Ride-Check The flashes. test is aborted if the engine is Have the malfunction corrected started before it is completed. as soon as possible by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably Phase 2 Phase 1 an authorized BMW Motorrad Checking wheel sensors while The general warning light retailer. starting off. The motorcycle lights up red. must reach a speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h) before the ABS CHECK! appears on the dis- self-diagnosis routine can be play. completed. The ABS warning light The readiness for operation ASC self-diagnosis 5 flashes. of the BMW Motorrad ASC is completed checked by the self-diagnosis. The ASC symbol is no longer 70 ABS self-diagnosis Self-diagnosis is performed displayed. completed automatically when you switch on The ABS warning light goes the ignition. If an ASC fault is indicated after out. the ASC self-diagnosis is com- Phase 1 pleted: If an ABS fault is indicated after Checking the diagnosable Continued driving is possible. the ABS self-diagnosis is com- system components while It must be noted that the ASC pleted: z Riding stopped. function is not available. Continued driving is possible. It The ASC symbol flashes Have the malfunction corrected must be noted that neither the slowly. as soon as possible by a spe- ABS nor the integral function is cialized workshop, preferably available. Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the malfunction corrected Checking the diagnosable sys- retailer. as soon as possible by a spe- tem components while driving. cialized workshop, preferably So that the ASC self-diagnosis Running in an authorized BMW Motorrad can be completed, the mo- The first 620 mls retailer. torcycle must be driven at a (1000 km) speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/ ASC self-diagnosis h). While running in the motorcy- with Automatic Stability Con- The ASC symbol flashes cle, vary the throttle opening OE trol slowly. and engine-speed range fre- quently; avoid driving for long periods at a constant speed. Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- Brake pads accidents when driving at tions of road if possible. New brake pads must be run in extreme angles. 5 Observe the engine run-in Avoid extreme angles. before they achieve their opti- 71 speeds. mum force. This initial Offroad riding Engine break-in speeds reduction in braking efficiency can be compensated for by ex- When driving offroad erting greater pressure on the with aluminum Topcase OA -1 brake levers. <5500 min (Odometer When driving offroad, the Top- reading 0...124 miles New brake pads can extend case should be removed or the (0...200 km)) stopping distance by a sig- back padding available as an op- z Riding <6500 min-1 (Odometer nificant margin. tional accessory from your au- reading 124...249 miles Brake early. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer (200...400 km)) should be used. Tires <7500 min-1 (Odometer reading 249...373 miles New tires have a smooth sur- After driving offroad (400...600 km)) face. This must be roughened by BMW Motorrad recommends riding in a restrained manner at that the following be observed briefly maximum engine various heel angles until the tires after driving offroad: speed (Odometer are run in. This running in proce- reading 373...559 miles dure is essential if the tires are to Tire inflation pressure (600...900 km)) achieve maximum grip. A tire inflation pressure re- Have the first inspection carried New tires have not duced for offroad driving out after 300 - 750 mls (500 - achieved their full adhesion leads to poorer handling of the 1200 km). yet. There is a danger of motorcycle on paved and can result in accidents. Ensure proper tire inflation Before returning to on-road use, Brakes 5 pressure. reset correct spring preload and correct damping. How is the shortest 72 Brakes When the motorcycle is Rims achieved? ridden on loose surfaces BMW Motorrad recommends The dynamic load distribution or muddy roads, the brakes may checking the rims for possible between the front and rear wheel fail to take effect immediately damage after riding offroad. changes during braking. The because of dirt or moisture on heavier you brake, the more Air filter insert the disks or brake pads. the front wheel is loaded. The z Riding Brake early until the brakes are Engine damage due to greater the wheel load, the more braked clean. soiled air filter insert. braking force can be transferred. When driving in dusty terrain, To achieve the shortest possible Driving on unpaved or dirty check air filter insert for soiling braking distance, the front brake roads leads to increased at short intervals and clean or re- must be applied quickly and with brake pad wear. place if necessary. increasing force. This optimally Check the brake pad thickness utilizes the dynamic load increase Use under very dusty conditions more often and replace the brake on the front wheel. At the same (deserts, savannas, etc.) requires pads sooner. time, the clutch should also be the use air filter inserts specially actuated. With the "forced brak- Spring preload and damping developed for these kinds of ap- ing" often practiced in which plications. Spring preload and damp- the brake pressure is generated ing values that have been as quickly as possible and with changed for offroad use reduce great force, the dynamic load handling characteristics on paved distribution cannot follow the surfaces. increased deceleration and the braking force cannot be com- Wet, soiled brakes Parking your pletely transferred to the road Moisture and dirt on the brake motorcycle 5 surface. The front wheel can lock disks and the brake pads results 73 up. in a decrease in the braking ac- Side stand tion. Switch off engine. with BMW Motorrad Integral Delayed or poorer braking action If the ground is soft or un- ABS II OE must be expected in the follow- even, there is no guaran- Locking up of the front wheel is ing situations: tee that the motorcycle will rest prevented by the BMW Motorrad When driving in the rain and firmly on the stand. Integral ABS. through puddles. Always check that the ground

z Riding Descending mountain After washing the motorcycle. under the stand is level and passes When driving on roads spread firm. with salt. There is a danger of the Fold out side stand and park After working on the brakes motorcycle. brakes fading if you use due to oil or grease residues. only the rear brakes when When driving on soiled roads The side stand is designed descending mountain passes. or offroad. to support only the weight Under extreme conditions, the of the motorcycle. brakes could overheat and suffer Poor braking action due to Do not lean or sit on the severe damage. moisture and dirt. motorcycle with the side stand Use both front and rear brakes, Brake until brakes are dry or extended. and make use of the engine's clean; clean if necessary. If the slope of the road permits, braking effect as well. Brake early until the full braking turn the handlebars to the left. action is available again. On a grade, the motorcycle should always face uphill; se- lect 1st gear. Center stand Do not smoke. Never bring a 5 Switch off engine. naked flame near the fuel tank. 74 If the ground is soft or un- Fuel attacks sur- even, there is no guaran- faces, making them cloudy tee that the motorcycle will rest or unattractive. firmly on the stand. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto Always check that the ground plastic parts immediately. under the stand is level and Make sure ground is level and firm. firm and park motorcycle. Fuel expands when ex- z Riding Excessive movements Open protective cap. posed to heat. When the could result in the center tank is overfilled, fuel can escape stand retracting, and the and get onto the road. This re- motorcycle would topple as a sults in a danger of falling. result. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is resting on the center Leaded fuel will destroy the stand. catalytic converter. Use only unleaded fuel. Fold out center stand and jack up motorcycle. Refuel with quality listed below at most until lower edge of filler Refueling Unlock cap of fuel tank with neck is reached. ignition key and fold up. Fuel is highly flammable. When refueling after run- Fire at the fuel tank can ning on reserve, make sure result in fire and explosion. that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- wise the sensor will not be able alternative fuel quality Secure motorcycle for to register the new level. Other- transport 5 wise neither the fill level nor the Protect all components along 75 range display can be updated. Regular unleaded (restric- which straps are routed against tions with regard to power Recommended fuel qual- scratching. For example, use and fuel consumption) ity adhesive tape or soft cloths. 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) Super Plus unleaded 87 AKI 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) Usable fuel quantity 91 AKI z Riding alternative fuel quality Approx. 8.7 gal (Approx. 33 l)

Super unleaded (minor re- Reserve fuel quantity strictions with regard to power and fuel consump- tion) Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) The motorcycle can tip 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) away to the side and fall Press fuel tank cap down firmly over. 89 AKI to close. Secure the motorcycle against with regular unleaded gaso- Remove key and close protec- tipping away to the side. line (RON 91) OE tive cap. Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand or center stand. 5 76

Components can be dam- Fasten straps at rear on both z Riding aged. sides on passenger footrests Do not pinch components, e.g. and tension. brake lines or wiring harnesses. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed Fasten straps at front on both as greatly as possible. sides on handlebars. Guide straps through leading link and tension. Technology in detail

Technology in detail 6 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 78 77 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ...... 80 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 82 Electronic suspension adjustment ESA ...... 83

z Technology in detail Brake system with damage to the rear wheel brake wheels to continue to turn and 6 BMW Motorrad Integral and the clutch. maintains driving stability regard- Avoid burn-outs. less of the road surface condi- 78 ABS tion. with BMW Motorrad Integral How does ABS work? ABS II OE The maximum braking force that What happens when can be transferred to the road rough roads are Partially integral brake surface is partially dependent on encountered? Your motorcycle is equipped with the friction coefficient of the road Bumpy or rough roads can briefly a partially integral brake configu- surface. Gravel, ice, and lead to a loss of contact be- ration. Both front and rear brakes wet roads offer a considerably tween the tires and the road are applied simultaneously when poorer friction coefficient than a surface, until the transferrable you pull the handbrake lever. dry, clean surface. The braking force is reduced to zero. The footbrake lever acts only on poorer the friction coefficient of If braking is carried out in this the rear brake. the road surface is, the longer situation, ABS must reduce the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv- adapts the braking force distribu- If the maximum transferrable ing stability when restoring con-

z Technology in detail tion between the front and rear braking force is exceeded when tact to the road. At this point in wheel brake to the loading of the the driver increases the brake time, the BMW Motorrad Integral motorcycle during braking with pressure, the wheels begin to ABS must assume extremely low ABS control. block and driving stability is lost, friction coefficients (gravel, ice, Spinning of the rear wheel and a fall can result. Before this snow) so that the running wheels with the front brake pulled situation occurs, ABS intervenes turn in every imaginable case and (burn out) is made consider- and adjusts the brake pressure the driving stability is ensured. ably more difficult by the inte- to the maximum transferrable After detecting the actual con- gral function. The result may be braking force. This enables the ditions, the system adjusts the Lifting off rear wheel What are the design optimum brake pressure. However, during extremely heavy characteristics of the 6 How is the BMW Motorrad and rapid decelerations it is pos- BMW Motorrad Integral 79 sible that the BMW Motorrad In- ABS? Integral ABS noticeable to tegral ABS cannot prevent the the rider? The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS rear wheel from lifting off the ensures driving stability on any If the ABS system must reduce ground. In these cases, the mo- surface within the limits of driving the braking forces due to the torcycle can also flip end over physics. The system is not op- conditions described above, then end. timized for special requirements vibrations can be felt at the hand- Heavy braking can lead to resulting under extreme weather brake lever. the rear wheel lifting off the conditions offroad or on the race- If the handbrake lever is pulled, ground. track. then braking pressure is built up When braking, bear in mind that at the rear wheel with the integral the ABS control cannot be relied Special situations function. If the footbrake pedal is on in all circumstances to prevent To detect the tendency of the first actuated after this, the brake the rear wheel from lifting off the wheels to lock up, the speeds pressure already built up can be ground. of the front and rear wheel are

z Technology in detail felt earlier than the counter-pres- compared. If implausible values sure, than when the footbrake are detected over a longer period pedal is actuated before or to- of time, the ABS function is de- gether with the handbrake lever. activated for safety reasons and an ABS fault is indicated. The condition for a fault message is the completed self-diagnosis. In addition to problems on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, unusual driving conditions can vital that the specified inspection Engine management 6 also lead to a fault message. intervals be complied with. with BMW Motorrad Unusual driving conditions: 80 ASC Heating up on the main or aux- Reserves for safety iliary stand at idle or with gear But remember: the potentially with Automatic Stability Con- engaged. shorter braking distances which trol OE Rear wheel locked-up for a BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- How does ASC work? longer period of time by en- mits must not be used as an ex- gine brake, e.g. when riding cuse for careless riding. ABS is The BMW Motorrad ASC com- downhill on slippery surfaces. primarily a means of ensuring a pares the wheel speeds of the safety margin in genuine emer- front and rear wheel. From the Should a fault message result gencies. speed difference the , and due to one of the driving condi- Take care when cornering. When with it the stability reserves on tions described above, the ABS you apply the brakes on a cor- the rear wheel are determined. function can be reactivated by ner, the motorcycle's weight and When a slip limit is exceeded, the switching the ignition off and momentum take over and even engine torque is adapted by the then on again. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is engine management system.

z Technology in detail unable to counteract their effects. How important is regular What are the design maintenance? characteristics of the Any technical system is al- BMW Motorrad ASC? ways only as good as its The BMW Motorrad ASC is an maintenance condition. assistance system for the driver To ensure that the BMW Motor- and is designed for driving on rad Integral ABS is in an opti- public roads. Especially in at mally maintained condition, it is the limits of driving physics, the driver has a considerable in- Special situations Rear wheel spinning in place fluence on the control options At an increasing angle, the accel- with front brake pulled (burn 6 of the ASC (shifting weight in out). eration performance is increas- 81 curves, loose loads). ingly limited in accordance with Heating up on the main or aux- The offroad mode can be acti- physical laws. This can result in iliary stand at idle or with gear vated when driving offroad. In delayed acceleration when com- engaged. this mode the controlling inter- ing out of very tight curves. vention by the ASC is carried out The ASC is reactivated by later, enabling controlled . To detect spinning or slipping switching the ignition on and The system is not optimized for away of the rear wheel, the off and then driving at a speed special requirements resulting speeds of the front and above 6 mph (10 km/h). under extreme weather condi- rear wheel are compared. If tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible values are detected With extremely massive-bar tires, The BMW Motorrad ASC can be over a longer period of time, the an ASC intervention can occur deactivated for these cases. ASC function is deactivated for before the optimum propulsion is achieved due to the greater Even with ASC, physical safety reasons and an ASC fault is indicated. The condition for a slip involved. In these cases the laws cannot be overridden. BMW Motorrad ASC should be

fault message is the completed z Technology in detail The driver is always responsible deactivated. for adapting his/her driving style. self-diagnosis. Do not reduce the additional In the following unusual driving If the front wheel loses contact safety provided with risky states, the BMW Motorrad ASC to the ground during extreme driving. can be automatically deactivated. acceleration, the ASC reduces Unusual driving conditions: the engine torque until the front Driving on the rear wheel wheel touches the ground again. (wheely) for a longer period In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- with ASC deactivated. ommends turning back the throt- tle grip somewhat to achieve The sensors are equipped with Tire inflation pressure 6 a stable driving state again as a centrifugal controller, which ranges quickly as possible. does not enable the transmis- The TPC/RDC control unit distin- 82 sion of the measured values until On a slippery surface, the throt- guishes between three inflation after a speed of approx. 18 mph pressure ranges matched to the tle grip should never be suddenly (30 km/h) is exceeded for the first motorcycle: turned back completely without time. Before initial reception of Inflation pressure within the pull the clutch at the same time. the tire inflation pressure, -- is permissible tolerance. The torque can shown in the display for each tire. Inflation pressure at the limits cause the rear wheel to block, The sensors continue to transmit of the permissible tolerance. resulting in an unstable driving the measured values for approx. Inflation pressure outside the state. This case cannot be con- 15 minutes after the motorcycle permissible tolerance. trolled by the BMW Motorrad comes to a stop. ASC. The control unit can manage four Temperature sensors, and as a result two sets compensation Tire Pressure Control of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- TPC/RDC sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC The tire inflation pressure is tem- perature dependent, i.e. it in- z Technology in detail control unit is installed, however with Tire Pressure Control creases or decreases together (TPC) OE the wheels have no sensors, then an error message is output. with the tire temperature. The tire temperature is dependent on Function the ambient temperature and on A sensor is located in each tire, the driving style and duration. which measures the air temper- The tire inflation pressures are ature and the inflation pressure shown temperature-compen- inside the tire and sends these sated in the multifunction display; values to the control unit. they refer to a tire temperature of 68 °F (20 °C). No tempera- multifunction display. This means not be driven during the adjust- ture compensation takes place in the tires are underinflated by ment process. 6 the air pressure testers at filling 2.9 psi (0.2 bar). The tester stations, i.e. the measured tire in- at the indicates Offroad settings 83 flation pressure is dependent on 34.8 psi (2.4 bar). This value The Enduro ESA developed es- the tire temperature. As a result, must be increased by 2.9 psi pecially for the R 1200 GS con- the values displayed there do (0.2 bar) to 37.7 psi (2.6 bar) in tains both the onroad modes not match the values shown in order to produce the correct tire familiar from other BMW mod- the multifunction display in most inflation pressure. els and special offroad modes cases. enabled by a special electro-hy- Electronic suspension draulic spring base adjustment of Adjusting inflation adjustment ESA the front suspension strut. The pressure convenient adjustment to with Electronic Suspension Ad- Compare the TPC/RDC value in a broad range of road conditions justment (ESA) OE the multifunction display with the increases the suitability for both value on the back cover of the Adjusting spring preload touring and offroad riding. Rider's Manual. The difference To ensure fast adjustment at In this mode the spring between the two values must be Technology in detail temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), z compensated with the air pres- preload of the front suspen- BMW Motorrad recommends not sure tester at the filling station. sion strut is increased to approx- having a passenger climb onto imately 50 %. The rear spring Example: according to the the motorcycle until after the ad- base then assumes the same Rider's Manual, the tire inflation justment to two-up operation is position. This adjustment is suit- pressure is to be 36.3 psi completed. able, for example, for offroad rid- (2.5 bar), however 33.4 psi The ESA display flashes until the ing during which no larger drops (2.3 bar) is shown in the adjustment process has been or holes are expected. completed. The motorcycle may With this adjustment a max- 6 imum spring preload of the front and rear suspension strut 84 is achieved. It can, for example, be used when the maximum pro- tection against bottoming out is required for drop-offs and holes. The ground clearance is greater in this mode than in the "driver only" street mode.

Not every ESA adjustment is suitable for every road surface. Test the possible combinations of spring preload and damping to find the adjustment suitable for the road surface.

z Technology in detail Accessories

Accessories 7 General instructions...... 86 85 Onboard sockets ...... 86 Case ...... 87 Topcase ...... 89

z Accessories General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot ex- Onboard sockets amine or test each product 7 BMW Motorrad recommends Information on using onboard of outside origin to ensure that it the use of parts and accessories sockets: 86 can be used on or in connection for your motorcycle that are ap- with BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. automatic switch-off constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when automatically under the following retailer is the right place to go the official approval of a specific conditions: for genuine BMW parts and ac- country has been granted. Tests In case of insufficient battery cessories,other BMW approved conducted by these instances voltage to maintain the ability products, and expert advice on cannot make provision for all op- to start the motorcycle their installation and use. erating conditions experienced by If the maximum loadability These parts and products have BMW motorcycles and, conse- been tested by BMW for safety, specified in the technical data z Accessories quently, they are not sufficient in is exceeded function and suitability. BMW some circumstances. During starting accepts product liability for these Use only parts and accessories products. approved by BMW for your with additional onboard Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle. accept any liability whatsoever socket OA for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning mod- If several onboard sockets are has not approved. ifications, comply with all the le- being operated, the total current Observe the information on the gal requirements. The motorcy- may not exceed the maximum importance of tire sizes for chas- cle must not infringe on national loadability. sis control systems ( 103). road-vehicle construction and use regulations of your country. Operating electrical acces- Case Opening case sories with aluminum case OA 7 You can start using electrical ac- 87 cessories only when the ignition Aluminum abrasion is switched on. The accessory To prevent soiling with aluminum remains operational if the igni- abrasion, sensitive pieces of lug- tion is subsequently switched off. gage should be stowed in a bag. Onboard sockets are switched off BMW Motorrad offers the op- approx. 15 minutes after switch- tional accessory "Waterproof ing off the ignition to reduce the Bag" for the aluminum cases strain on the onboard electrical and the aluminum Topcase for Turn key 1 counterclockwise. system. this purpose. Details are avail- The case cover can be able from your authorized BMW

Cable routing opened with both the left z Accessories Motorrad retailer. The cables from the onboard and the right latch. sockets to the auxiliary devices Carrying handle set Press lock housing 2 upward must be routed in such a way To carry the cases and the to release locking claw 3. that they: Topcase, your authorized BMW Pull locking claw 3 to side and Do not impede the rider Motorrad retailer offers the open cover lid. Do not restrict the steering an- optional accessory "Carrying gle and the driving characteris- Handle Set". tics This optional accessory is also Cannot be trapped suitable for securing pieces of luggage and the optional acces- sory "Waterproof Bag" on the cases and the Topcase. 7 Closing case 88

Detach lid retaining cable 1. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Close case lid. Close case lid. Close case lid. Position locking claw 3 on lid. Open second latch of case lid. Close second lock of case lid. Remove case lid. z Accessories Press lock housing 2 down- Removing case ward while making sure that Installing case lid claw grips into lid. To lock lock, turn key clock- Lay case lid on case. wise and remove. Close one lock of case lid. Open case lid toward closed Removing case lid side. Opening case ( 87).

Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Press lock housing 2 to side to mounts on case carrier 5 and Topcase release locking claw 3. on case 4 mesh. with aluminum Topcase OA 7 Pull locking claw 3 to side 89 while holding case in place. Topcase when driving On longer drives, left case offroad and case carrier may be- When driving offroad, the Top- come hot. case should be removed or the Allow case and case carrier to back padding available as an op- cool down before removing tional accessory should be used. case. Opening Topcase Pull case forward as far as pos- sible and remove to side. Position locking claw 3 on case

z Accessories Mounting case carrier while holding case in place. Press lock housing 2 to side while ensuring that claw grips around bracket. Turn key clockwise and re- move. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Press lock housing 2 upward to release locking claw 3. Position case on case carrier Pull locking claw 3 toward rear and slide toward rear so that and open lid. Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase 7 Closing Topcase 90

Close Topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position Topcase on Topcase Position locking claw 2 on lid. Press lock housing 2 down- carrier and slide forward so that ward to release locking claw 3. mounts on Topcase carrier 5 z Accessories Press lock housing 3 down- ward while making sure that Pull locking claw 3 downward. and on Topcase 4 mesh. claw grips into lid. First pull Topcase toward rear To lock lock, turn key clock- and then remove upward. wise and remove. Converting Topcase bracket 7 91

Position locking claw 3 on In the luggage rack, two holes Topcase carrier. positioned above each other Press lock housing 2 upward are provided at the installation Remove screws 2 on left and while making sure that claw points 1. If holes are used at dif-

right. z Accessories ferent heights at the front and grips around carrier. Removing passenger seat rear, the Topcase holder must To lock lock, turn key clock- ( 61). wise and remove. be tilted toward the front or rear accordingly. The Topcase can Adjustable Topcase then be used as a backrest in holder conjunction with the Topcase The Topcase holder can be in- padding available as an optional stalled on the luggage rack or in accessory. place of the passenger seat. 7 92

Install Topcase holder with de- sired tilt in holes 1.

z Accessories Maintenance

Maintenance 8 General instructions...... 94 93 Onboard toolkit ...... 94 Engine oil ...... 95 Brake system ...... 96 Clutch ...... 101 Rims and Tires ...... 102 Wheels ...... 102

Front wheel stand ...... 108 z Maintenance Lamps ...... 110 Air filter ...... 117 Jump-starting...... 119 Battery ...... 120 General instructions Onboard toolkit 4 Open-ended wrench Wrench size: 8/10 mm 8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard tool kit Removing battery 94 scribes work involving the check- ( 122). ing and replacement of wear parts that can be performed with 5 Tool for oil cap a minimum of effort. Topping up engine oil If special tightening are ( 96). to be taken into account for assembly, these are listed. An Tool to chassis setting overview of all required tightening without Electronic Suspension torques is contained in the Adjustment (ESA) OE chapter "Technical Data". Information on additional main- 1 Torx wrench T15, T25, z Maintenance tenance and repair work is pro- T30 vided in the Repair Manual for Removing body panels your motorcycle on DVD, which 2 Reversible screwdriver with you can obtain from your autho- Phillips and straight blade rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Special tools and thorough spe- ( 112). cialized knowledge are required 3 Open-ended wrench to carry out some of the work Wrench size: 14 mm 1 Extension for hook wrench described here. If you are in Adjusting mirror arm 2 Hook wrench doubt, consult a certified work- ( 54). Adjusting spring preload shop, preferably your authorized on front wheel ( 55). BMW Motorrad retailer. 3 Extension for screwdriver Engine oil insert Checking engine oil level 8 Adjusting damping on rear wheel ( 57). The oil level varies with 95 the temperature of the Service tool kit oil. The higher the temperature, with service toolkit OA the higher the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations Read off the oil level from the and therefore to incorrect oil fill display 1. quantities. To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only z Maintenance check the oil level after a longer trip. Switch off engine at operating For expanded service work (e.g. temperature. removing and installing wheels), Make sure ground is level and BMW Motorrad has put together firm and place motorcycle on a service tool kit matched to your center stand. motorcycle. You can purchase Wait five minutes to allow oil to Specified level of engine this tool kit from your authorized collect in oil pan. oil BMW Motorrad retailer. between MIN and MAX marking If oil level is below MIN mark: Both too little and too Pressure point must be clearly 8 Topping up engine oil ( 96). much engine oil can lead to perceptible. engine damage. If no clear pressure points are 96 If oil level is above MAX mark: Always make sure that the oil perceptible: Have oil level corrected by level is correct. Incorrect working practices a specialized workshop, Add engine oil up to specified endanger the reliability of preferably an authorized BMW level. the brakes. Motorrad retailer. Have all work on the brake sys- Engine oil, quantity for tem carried out by specialists. Topping up engine oil topping up Make sure ground is level and Have the brakes checked by a firm and park motorcycle. max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) certified workshop, preferably (Difference between MIN an authorized BMW Motorrad and MAX) retailer. z Maintenance Checking engine oil level Checking front brake pad ( 95). Reinstall engine oil fill location thickness cap. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Brake system Checking brake operation Pull handbrake lever. Wipe area around fill location clean. Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill location with toolkit. Press footbrake lever. reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake pads 8 are not worn beyond their mini- mum thickness. 97 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Visually inspect left and right Checking rear brake pad Front brake-pad wear brake pads to ascertain their thickness limit thickness. Direction of view: Make sure ground is level and between wheel and front wheel 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric- firm and park motorcycle. control to brake calipers 1. tion material without car- z Maintenance rier plate. Wear markings (grooves) must be clearly visible.) If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Dropping below the mini- mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the Check the brake pad thickness brakes. with visual inspection. Direc- In order to ensure the operating tion of view: from left to brake and may result in damage to the 8 caliper 1. brakes. In order to ensure the operating 98 reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini- mum thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Motorrad retailer. is between the brake pads. How to interpret the marks: Brake pad wear Rear brake-pad wear Three rings visible: brake-pad z Maintenance limit The rear brake has a brake-pad thickness is at least 75 % wear indicator. Two rings visible: brake-pad 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric- thickness is at least 50 % tion material without carrier One ring visible: brake-pad plate. Brake disk must not thickness is at least 25 % be visible through bore hole No rings visible: brake pads of inner brake pad.) worn to wear limit; check as If brake disk is visible: described above Dropping below the mini- mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance Check front brake fluid level 8 A low fluid level in the 99 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 Front brake fluid level front brake-fluid reservoir 1. firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. The brake fluid level in the Move handlebars into straight- brake-fluid reservoir drops Brake fluid (DOT4) z Maintenance ahead position. due to brake pad wear. The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal, motorcycle standing upright) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Replacing screen insert Checking rear brake fluid 8 level 100 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 reservoir 1. Possible loss of stopping firm and place motorcycle on power at front brake. its center stand. The brake fluid level in the Screen insert in the front brake- brake-fluid reservoir drops z Maintenance fluid reservoir always has to be due to brake pad wear. replaced on completion of work that affects the level of fluid in the front braking circuit (for example replacing brake pads or changing brake fluid). Please contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Clutch Checking clutch operation 8 Pull the clutch lever. 101 Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, Read off clutch fluid level at Rear brake fluid level preferably an authorized BMW reservoir 1. Motorrad retailer. The fluid level in the clutch Brake fluid (DOT4) Checking clutch fluid level fluid reservoir rises due to

z Maintenance The brake fluid level must Make sure ground is level and clutch wear. not fall below the MIN mark. firm and place motorcycle on (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- its center stand. Clutch fluid level (visual zontal, motorcycle standing Move handlebars into straight- check) upright) ahead position. Clutch fluid level must not If brake fluid level drops below drop. (Motorcycle stand- permissible level: ing upright with handlebars Have the defect corrected as straight ahead) soon as possible by a special- If clutch fluid level drops: ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Unsuitable hydraulic fluids Checking tire tread depth When the minimum tread depth could cause damage to the 8 The handling of your mo- is reached: clutch system. Replace tires concerned. 102 torcycle can already change No fluids may be poured in. for the worse before the legally Checking Have the defect corrected as prescribed minimum tread depth soon as possible by a special- is reached. Make sure ground is level and ized workshop, preferably an Have tires replaced even be- firm and park motorcycle. authorized BMW Motorrad re- fore the minimum tread depth Sweep across spokes with a tailer. is reached. screwdriver handle or similar item, paying attention to result- Rims and Tires Make sure ground is level and ing series of notes. firm and park motorcycle. If you hear an uneven series of Checking rims Measure tire tread depth in notes: Make sure ground is level and main tread grooves with wear z Maintenance Have spokes checked by a cer- firm and park motorcycle. indicating marks. tified workshop, preferably an Visually inspect rims for de- Tires have wear indicators authorized BMW Motorrad re- fects. integrated into the main tailer. Have damaged rims checked tread grooves. If the tire tread and, if necessary, replaced has worn down to the level of Wheels by a specialized workshop, the marks, the tire is completely Tire recommendation preferably an authorized BMW worn. The locations of the marks Motorrad retailer. are indicated on the edge of the For every size of tire, BMW tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Motorrad has tested and by an arrow. approved certain makes as roadworthy. BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate the suitability of other tires, and can therefore The sensor wheels required for take no responsibility for their wheel speed detection must also 8 driving safety. match the control systems in- BMW Motorrad recommends stalled and may not be replaced. 103 only using the tires tested and If you want to equip your mo- approved by BMW Motorrad. torcycle with different wheels, Extensive information is available please speak to a specialized at your authorized BMW Motor- workshop, and preferably a BMW rad retailer or on the Internet at Motorrad retailer. In some cases the data stored in the control www.bmw-motorrad.com. The TPC/RDC sensors can units can be adapted to the new be damaged in case of im- Affect of wheel sizes on wheel sizes. chassis control systems proper tire mounting. TPC/RDC sticker Inform the authorized BMW The wheel sizes play a major role Motorrad retailer or the z Maintenance with Tire Pressure Control in the chassis control systems specialized workshop on the fact (TPC) OE ABS and ASC. Especially the di- that the wheel is equipped with a ameter and width of the wheels TPC/RDC sensor. are stored in the control unit as the basis for all necessary calcu- On motorcycles equipped with lations. A change in these sizes TPC/RDC, a corresponding due to conversion to others than sticker is located on the wheel the wheels installed as standard rim at the position of the TPC/ equipment can seriously affect RDC sensor. During a tire the control comfort of these sys- change it must be ensured tems. that the TPC/RDC sensor is not damaged. Inform the BMW Motorrad retailer or the 8 specialized workshop of the TPC/ RDC sensor. 104 Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Once the calipers have Push brake pads 3 apart been removed, there is slightly by rocking the brake a risk of the brake pads being caliper 4 back and forth against pressed together to the extent the brake disk 5. z Maintenance that they cannot be slipped back Carefully pull brake calipers over the brake disk on reassem- back and out until clear of bly. brake disks. Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Unclip two retaining clips 1 Remove securing screws 2 of of the sensor cable on brake left and right brake calipers. line.

Mask off area of wheel rim that could be scratched in process of removing brake calipers. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE 8 105

Remove clamping screw 2. Remove spacer bushing 4 from Remove quick-release axle 3 front wheel hub. Remove screw 1 and take ABS while supporting wheel. sensor out of hole. Roll front wheel forward to re- Installing front wheel

move. Malfunctions may occur z Maintenance Raise front of motorcycle until during control interventions the front wheel can turn freely. by ABS and ASC if a wheel other BMW Motorrad recommends than the standard wheel is in- the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stalled. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Please see the information on Mounting front wheel stand the effect of wheel sizes on the ( 108). chassis control systems ABS and ASC at the beginning of this chapter. Threaded fasteners not tion arrows on the tires or on the Clamping screw (quick- tightened to the specified rim. 8 release axle) in slider torque can work loose or their 106 Roll front wheel into front tube threads can suffer damage. wheel guide. Always have the tightening 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an with BMW Motorrad Integral authorized BMW Motorrad ABS II OE retailer.

z Maintenance Lift front wheel and install quick-release axle 3 with torque. Insert ABS sensor into hole Quick-release axle in axle and install screw 1. Insert spacer bushing 4 into mount wheel hub. Remove front wheel stand. The front wheel must be 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) installed right way round to Tighten axle clamping screw 2 Ease brake calipers onto brake rotate in the correct direction. with appropriate torque. disks. Observe the direction of rota- Operate brakes several times through if it comes into contact until brake pads contact brake with the brake disk. 8 disk. Make sure that sensor cable is routed correctly. 107 with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Make sure that sensor cable is routed as shown. Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Install securing screws 2 on left firm and place motorcycle on and right with specified torque. its center stand. Shift into first gear. Brake caliper on slider tube z Maintenance 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clip in two retaining clips 1 of Remove adhesive tape from the ABS sensor cable on brake wheel rim. line. Braking efficiency is im- Inspect to confirm that the paired if the brake pads are sensor wire is secured at the not correctly bedded against the clip 3, snap into place as re- disks. quired. Before driving off, check that the The cable of the wheel Components of the exhaust braking effect kicks in without speed sensor could chafe system can be hot. any delay. Do not touch hot parts of the authorized BMW Motorrad Front wheel stand exhaust system. retailer. 8 Mounting front wheel 108 Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel, Place rear wheel on rear wheel stand holding wheel as you do so. support. Set down rear wheel and roll The BMW Motorrad front out toward rear. wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a Installing rear wheel center or other auxiliary stands. A motorcycle standing on the front Malfunctions may occur wheel stand and the rear wheel during control interventions alone can fall over. by ABS and ASC if a wheel other Place the motorcycle on the cen- than the standard wheel is in- ter stand or an auxiliary stand stalled. before lifting it with the BMW z Maintenance Please see the information on Motorrad front wheel stand. the effect of wheel sizes on the Install wheel studs 1 with spec- chassis control systems ABS ified torque. Make sure ground is level and and ASC at the beginning of this firm and place motorcycle on chapter. Rear wheel on wheel center stand. carrier Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 Threaded fasteners not 241) with front wheel mount tightened to the specified Tightening sequence: diago- (83 30 0 402 242). torque can work loose or their nally threads can suffer damage. 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an 8 109

Loosen adjusting screws 1. Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is resting Push two mounts 2 far enough front forks rest securely on on the center stand: The apart that front suspension fits them. motorcycle is raised too far at the between them. Tighten adjusting screws 1. front, the center stand lifts off the

Use locating pins 3 to set front ground and the motorcycle can z Maintenance wheel stand to desired height. tip over to the side. Center front wheel stand rela- When raising the motorcycle, tive to front wheel and push it make sure that the center stand against front axle. remains on the ground. Apply uniform pressure to push front wheel stand down and raise motorcycle. Lamps cover 2 by turning counter- Replace defective bulb. clockwise. 8 Replacing low-beam and Bulbs for low-beam 110 high-beam bulbs headlight The alignment of the H7 / 12 V / 55 W connector, the spring strap and the bulb may differ Bulb for high-beam from that shown in the following headlight illustrations. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. To protect the glass of the Switch off ignition. new bulb from soiling, only Disconnect plug 3. touch it on the base.

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Remove high-beam headlight cover 1 or low-beam headlight Remove spring strap 4 from Insert bulb 5 while ensuring detent and fold to side. correct position of lug 6. Remove bulb 5. The alignment of the bulb may differ from the 8 illustration. 111 Insert spring clip 4 into catch.

Turn clockwise to install the Remove bulb holder 1 from cover 1 for the high beam or headlight housing. the cover 2 for the low beam. Make sure the word TOP is

pointing up. z Maintenance Insert plug 3. Replacing parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Turn handlebars to the right. Pull bulb out of socket.

Replace defective bulb. 8 Bulb for parking light 112 W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only handle it with a clean, dry cloth.

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

z Maintenance turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

Insert bulb into bulb socket.

Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing. 8 113

Remove bulb 2 from Install bulb 2 by turning clock- Install screw 1. light housing by turning it wise in light housing. counterclockwise. Diode rear light If more LEDs have burned out in

Replace defective bulb. the tail light than are indicated in z Maintenance Bulbs for flashing turn the Technical Data below, the tail indicators, front light bulb must be replaced. In this case: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized Bulbs for flashing turn BMW Motorrad retailer. indicators, rear Maximum number of de- RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Insert inside end of lens into fective LEDs in taillight light housing and close. To protect the glass of the 1 (Brake / taillight) new bulb from soiling, only handle it with a clean, dry cloth. Remove lamp cover 4 down- Maximum number of de- ward. 8 fective LEDs in taillight 114 None (License plate light (white))

Replacing additional headlight bulbs with additional headlight OE Open connector 1. The following description Slacken screw 2. only applies to additional Swivel headlight housing to- headlights with halogen bulbs. ward front. Pull lamp housing 5 downward z Maintenance The additional headlight based out of locking device. on LED technology can only be replaced completely. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

Remove four screws 3. Remove bulb 6 by turning counterclockwise. Replace defective bulb. Swivel headlight housing to- ward rear. Bulb for additional head- 8 light 115

H11 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only touch it on the base.

Press lamp housing 5 into locking device from below.

Tighten screw 2.

Close connector 1. z Maintenance Adjust headlight so that on- coming traffic is not dazzled. Replacing fuses for additional headlight Insert bulb 6 into fitting and OE install by turning clockwise. with additional headlight

Position lamp cover 4 from be- low. Install four screws 3. Fuse for auxiliary head- 8 light 116 with additional headlight OE or with additional LED head- light OA 7.5 A

Take off side cover 1. To do this, press together re- taining clips 3 on left and right and pull off connector.

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Close connector 2.

Open connector 2.

Replace fuse 4 for right head- light or fuse 5 for left headlight. 8 117

Mount side cover 1. Remove long screw 1 and Remove two screws 6 and pull short screws 2 and take off tank cover out of bracket 7. Air filter cover. Removing air filter

z Maintenance Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing driver's seat ( 61).

Slide out both retaining brack- Remove screw 3. ets 1 by pressing on their rear Pull side cover out of brackets ends. in areas 4 and 5. Pull suction pipe out of bracket 2 and remove. Press bottom of air filter into 8 air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the 118 process.

Pull out bottom end of air fil- Asynchronously running ter 3. engine. Ensure correct routing of the Installing air filter throttle control cable. z Maintenance Lay suction pipe on air Make sure that throttle valve filter housing and press into cable is seated in guide 4 of bracket 2. intake manifold and throttle Slide retaining brackets 1 into valve is resting against stop. holder until they audibly click into place.

Insert top of air filter 3 into air filter housing. A short-circuit can result if the clips of 8 the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the 119 motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- Insert tank cover in bracket 7 Position cover and install short battery voltage higher than and install two screws 6. screws 2 and long screw 1. 12 V can damage the motorcycle Installing driver's seat ( 62). electronics. The battery of the donor vehicle

Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V. z Maintenance The wires leading to the Make sure ground is level and power socket do not have firm and park motorcycle. a load-capacity rating adequate Removing driver's seat ( 61). for jump-starting the engine. Ex- When jump-starting the engine, cessively high current can lead do not disconnect the battery to a cable fire or damage to the from the onboard electrical sys- motorcycle electronics. tem. Insert side cover in brackets in Do not use the onboard socket areas 4 and 5. to jump-start the engine of the Install screw 3. motorcycle. As an alternative to the Installing driver's seat ( 62). 8 negative battery terminal, the spring strut bolt can also be Battery 120 used. Maintenance instructions Run engine of donor vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and during jump-starting. storage will prolong the life of Start engine of the vehicle with the battery and are essential if discharged battery in usual warranty claims are to be consid- way; if engine does not start, ered. Remove protective cap 1 from wait a few minutes before re- Compliance with the points be- positive battery terminal. peating attempt in order to pro- low is important in order to maxi- First connect positive terminal tect starter motor and donor mize battery life: of drained battery to positive battery. Keep the surface of the battery z Maintenance terminal of charging battery Allow both engines to idle for a clean and dry with red jumper cable (positive few minutes before disconnect- Do not open the battery terminal on this vehicle: Posi- ing jump leads. Do not top up with water tion 2). Disconnect jump lead from Be sure to read and comply Connect black jumper cable negative terminals first, then with the instructions for charg- to negative terminal of charg- disconnect second lead from ing the battery on the following ing battery and then to nega- positive terminals. pages tive terminal of drained battery Place protective cover back Do not turn the battery upside (negative terminal on this vehi- onto positive battery terminal. down cle: Position 3). To start the engine, do not use start sprays or similar items. If the battery is not discon- Charging connected Unsuitable chargers can result in nected, the onboard elec- battery damage to the motorcycle elec- 8 tronics (clock etc.) will drain the tronics. Charging the connected battery. This can cause the bat- Use BMW chargers with the 121 battery directly at the bat- tery to run flat. If this happens, part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 tery terminals can damage the warranty claims will not be ac- (220 V) or, as applicable, motorcycle electronics. cepted. 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in To charge the battery via the During driving breaks of more doubt, charge the disconnected battery terminals, disconnect the than four weeks, a trickle-charger battery directly at the terminals. battery first. should be connected to the Charge disconnected battery If you switch on the igni- battery. via onboard socket. tion and the multifunction BMW Motorrad has devel- display and indicator lights fail The motorcycle's onboard oped a trickle-charger spe- to light up, the battery is com- electronics know when the cially designed for compatibility z Maintenance pletely flat (battery voltage be- battery is fully charged. The with the electronics of your mo- low 9 V). Attempting to charge a onboard socket is switched off torcycle. Using this charger, you completely flat battery via the on- when this happens. can keep the battery charged board socket can cause damage during long periods when the Comply with operating instruc- to the motorcycle's electronics. motorcycle is not being used tions of charger. Always charge a completely without having to disconnect the If you are unable to drained battery directly at the battery from the motorcycle's charge the battery via terminals of the disconnected onboard systems. Additional in- the onboard socket, you battery. formation is available at your au- may be using a charger that thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Charging the battery via is not compatible with your the onboard socket is only motorcycle's electronics. In this possible with suitable chargers. case, please charge the battery directly at the terminals of the Remove Rider's Manual if nec- 8 disconnected battery. essary. 122 Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suitable charger. Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. Once the battery is fully An incorrect disconnection charged, disconnect the sequence increase the risk charger's terminal clips from of short-circuiting. the battery terminals. Remove screw 1 and take off Always observe the proper z Maintenance In the case of longer peri- holder. sequence. ods when the motorcycle is with anti-theft alarm OE Remove battery ground wire 1 not being used, the battery must Switch off anti-theft alarm if first. be recharged regularly. See the necessary. Then take off protective cap instructions for caring for your and remove positive battery battery. Always fully recharge Switch off ignition. cable 2. the battery before returning it to Remove screw 3 from battery use. retaining hoop. Removing battery Unhook retaining hoop and re- move. Removing driver's seat ( 61). Lift battery up and out, using Never install the battery without tilting movements if it is difficult the protective cap. 8 to move. First install positive battery ca- 123 Installing battery ble 2. Then install negative battery Place battery in battery com- cable 1. partment, positive terminal on Switch on ignition. right in direction of travel. If the motorcycle was dis- connected from the bat- tery for a longer time, the current Position holder and install date must be entered in the in- screw 1. strument cluster to ensure the Insert Rider's Manual if neces- proper operation of the service sary.

z Maintenance display. Installing driver's seat ( 62). Consult a certified workshop, Setting clock ( 42). preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of Hook in retaining hoop at bot- the date. tom, push over battery and in- stall screw 3. An incorrect installation se- quence increases the risk of short-circuiting. Always observe the proper se- quence. 8 124

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Care 9 Care products ...... 126 125 Washing your motorcycle ...... 126 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ...... 126 Paint care ...... 127

Protective wax coating ...... 128 z Care Storing motorcycle...... 128 Returning motorcycle to use ...... 128 Care products Washing your Brake early until the brake disks and pads are dry. 9 BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle 126 that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- effect of salt. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off Only use cold water to remove retailer. BMW CareProducts insects and stubborn dirt from road salt. have been materials tested, painted parts before washing the The high water pressure laboratory tested, and field tested motorcycle. of high-pressure cleaners and provide optimum care and To prevent stains, do not wash (steam cleaners) can damage z Care protection for the materials used the motorcycle immediately after seals, the sys- in your motorcycle. it has been exposed to bright tem, the electrical system and The use of unsuitable sunlight and do not wash it in the the seat. cleaning and care products sun. Do not use a steam jet or high- can damage motorcycle Make sure that the motorcycle pressure cleaning equipment. components. is washed frequently, especially For cleaning, do not use any sol- during the winter months. Cleaning sensitive vents such as nitro-thinners, cold To remove road salt, clean the motorcycle parts cleaning agents, fuel or similar, motorcycle with cold water im- and do not use cleaning agents mediately after every trip. that contain alcohol. After washing the motor- If plastic parts are cleaned cycle, after driving through using unsuitable cleaning water or in the rain, braking can agents, the surfaces can be dam- be delayed due to damp brake aged. disks and brake pads. Do not use cleaning agents that contain alcohol, solvents or abra- Radiator Paint care sives to clean plastic parts. Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly 9 'Fly sponges' or sponges with prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term hard surfaces can also lead to 127 gine due to inadequate cooling. effects of substances that dam- scratches. For example, use a garden hose age the paint, especially if your with low water pressure. Fairings motorcycle is ridden in areas with high air pollution or natural Clean body panels with water Cooling fins can be bent sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or and BMW plastic cleaner. easily. When cleaning the radiator, en- pollen.

z Care and headlight sure that the fins are not bent. However, remove particularly ag- lenses are manufactured in gressive materials immediately; plastic Rubber otherwise changes in the paint or Clean off dirt and insects with a Treat rubber components with discoloration can occur. These soft sponge and plenty of water. water or BMW rubber protection include spilled fuel, oil, grease, coating agent. brake fluid as well as bird drop- Soften stubborn dirt and pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW dead insects by covering Using silicone sprays for Paint Cleaner are recommended the affected areas with a wet the care of rubber seals can for this. cloth. cause damage. Contamination of the paint finish Do not use silicon sprays or Chrome is particularly easy to see after other care products that contain the motorcycle has been washed. Especially in the case of road silicon. Remove this type of soiling with salt, carefully clean chrome parts cleaning naphtha or spirit on a with plenty of water and BMW clean cloth or ball. BMW auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Motorrad recommends remov- ish for additional treatment. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective Park motorcycle in a dry room 9 wax coating to the paint at these so that both wheels are un- locations. loaded. Appropriate auxiliary 128 stands are available at your au- Protective wax coating thorized BMW Motorrad re- To preserve the finish of your tailer. motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends using BMW Car Wax Returning motorcycle or agents that contain carnauba to use z Care or synthetic waxes. Remove the protective wax A sure sign that the paint must coating. be protected, is the fact that wa- Clean the motorcycle. ter no longer pearls up on it. Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe Storing motorcycle checklist. Clean the motorcycle. Removing battery ( 122). Spray the brake and clutch lever, and the main and side stand pivots with a suitable lu- bricant. Coat bare metal and chrome- plated parts with an acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline). Technical data

Technical data 10 Troubleshooting chart ...... 130 Riding specifications ...... 143 129 Threaded fasteners ...... 131 Engine ...... 133 Fuel...... 134 Engine oil ...... 135 Clutch ...... 136 Transmission ...... 136 Rear-wheel drive ...... 137

z Technical data Running gear ...... 137 Brakes ...... 138 Wheels and tires ...... 139 Electrical system ...... 140 Frame ...... 142 Dimensions ...... 142 Weights...... 143 Troubleshooting chart 10 Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. 130 Possible cause Remedy

Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling ( 74). Battery drained Charging connected battery ( 121).

z Technical data Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid 10 131 Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel on wheel carrier z Technical data M10 x 53 x 1.25 diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror on adapter Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) 10 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror adapter on clamping 132 block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Shift lever Value Valid

Foot piece on gearshift lever M6 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

z Technical data Engine 10 Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four 133 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 12.0:1 Rated output 110 hp (81 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min-1 with power reduction OE 98 hp (72 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min-1 z Technical data Torque 89 lb/ft (120 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min-1 Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1 Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at operating temperature 10 Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded 134 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 91 AKI alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI with regular unleaded gasoline (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI

z Technical data Usable fuel quantity Approx. 8.7 gal (Approx. 33 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

BMW recommends the use of BP fuel Engine oil 10 Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change 135 products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes SAE 5W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) SAE 5W-≥50, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) SAE 10W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥14 °F (≥-10 °C) SAE 10W-≥50, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) SAE 15W-≥40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between MIN and MAX

BMW recommends z Technical data 10 Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch 136 Transmission

Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear

z Technical data 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear with Enduro transmission OE 1,737, Primary gear ratio 2.600 (39:15 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive 10 Type of final drive with bevel gears 137 Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

Running gear

Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame z Technical data Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with helical compression spring and twin-tube shock absorber, mechani- cally adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, electrically adjustable rebound- stage damping and electro-hydraulically adjustable spring preload Spring travel, front 8.3 in (210 mm), On wheel 10 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW 138 Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with , steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically adjustable rebound-stage damping and electro- hydraulically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 8.7 in (220 mm)

Brakes

z Technical data Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake-pad material, rear Organic with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Sintered metal Wheels and tires 10 Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad 139 retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cross- wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19" Front tire designation 110/80 - 19 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 4.00" x 17" z Technical data Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire 10 Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets 5 A 140 with additional onboard socket OA max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Fuse for auxiliary headlight with additional headlight OE 7.5 A or with additional LED headlight OA Battery

z Technical data Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm) Bulbs 10 Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W 141 Bulbs 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 Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 1, Brake / taillight None, License plate light (white) Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for additional headlight with additional headlight OE H11 / 12 V / 55 W

z Technical data 10 Frame Frame design -tube front and rear frame with carrying drive 142 unit Location of type plate Left side under side cover Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center

Dimensions

Motorcycle length 88.2 in (2240 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 60 in (1525 mm), Across windshield, at DIN un- laden weight Motorcycle width 38.6 in (980 mm), Across handlebars

z Technical data Driver's seat height 35...35.8 in (890...910 mm), at unladen weight Weights 10 Unladen weight 571 lbs (259 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE 143 Permissible gross weight 1047 lbs (475 kg) Maximum payload 476 lbs (216 kg)

Riding specifications

Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

z Technical data 10 144

z Technical data Service

Service 11 Reporting safety defects ...... 146 145 BMW Motorrad Service ...... 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ...... 147 Maintenance work ...... 147 Confirmation of maintenance

work ...... 149 z Service Confirmation of service ...... 154 Reporting safety defects 11 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause 146 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, LLC.

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 To ensure that your BMW is al- sistance and vehicle return trans- port). With its worldwide service net- ways in optimum condition, BMW 11 Ask your authorized BMW mo- work, BMW Motorrad can at- Motorrad recommends that you torcycle retailer which mobility 147 tend to you and your motorcy- comply with the maintenance services are offered. cle in over 100 countries around intervals specified for your motor- cycle. the globe. The authorized BMW Maintenance work Motorrad retailers have the tech- Have all maintenance and repair nical information and the techni- work carried out confirmed in the BMW Pre-Delivery Check "Service" chapter in this manual. cal know how to reliably carry out The BMW pre-delivery check is For generous treatment of claims all maintenance and repair work carried out by your authorized submitted after the warranty pe- on your BMW. BMW Motorrad retailer before it z Service riod has expired, evidence of reg- You will find the nearest BMW turns over the motorcycle to you. Motorrad retailer on our website ular maintenance is essential. at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". BMW Running-in Check You can obtain information on If this maintenance and re- the contents of the BMW Ser- The BMW running-in check pair work is performed inex- vices from your BMW Motorrad must be carried out between pertly, there is a danger of dam- retailer. 300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls age and associated safety risks. (1200 km). BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad Mobility BMW Service having corresponding work on Services your motorcycle carried out by a BMW Service is carried out once specialized workshop, preferably New BMW motorcycles are pro- a year. The scope of the ser- by an authorized BMW Motorrad tected with the BMW Motorrad vices performed may be depen- retailer. mobility services in case of a dent on the vehicle owner and breakdown with various services the mileage driven. Your BMW (e.g. mobile service, roadside as- Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been performed 11 and enters the date for the next service. 148 For drivers who drive long dis- tances annually, it may be neces- sary to come in for service before the entered date. In this case a corresponding maximum odome- ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service. If this odometer reading is reached be-

z Service fore the next service date, service must be performed sooner. The service display in the multi- function display reminds you of the next service date approx. one month or 620 miles (1000 km) before the entered values. Confirmation of maintenance work 11 BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in 149 Check Check Conducted Conducted

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z Service A ASC Brake fluid 12 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Operating, 50 Checking fill level at front, 99 ABS Operating element, 14 Checking fill level at rear, 100 156 Operating, 49 Self-diagnosis, 70 Front reservoir, 13 Operating element, 14 Technology in detail, 80 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 69 Warning indicators, 34 Brake pads Technology in detail, 78 Average values Check front, 96 Warning indicators, 33 Resetting, 44 Check rear, 97 Accessories Running in, 71 General instructions, 86 B z Index Brakes Additional headlight Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 52 Operating element, 14 Charging connected Checking operation, 96 Air filter battery, 121 Safety instructions, 72 Installing, 118 Charging disconnected Technical data, 138 Position in motorcycle, 13 battery, 122 Wear indicator, 98 Removing, 117 Installing, 123 Ambient temperature Maintenance instructions, 120 C Display, 23 Position on motorcycle, 17 Case Ice warning, 33 Removing, 122 Operating, 87 Anti-theft alarm Technical data, 140 Checklist, 68 Indicator light, 18 Warning for battery charge Clock Adjusting, 42 Warning indicator, 38 current, 31 Operating element, 18 Clutch Adjusting handlebar lever, 51 Checking fluid level, 101 Checking operation, 101 Fill location, 13 Fuses Fluid reservoir, 11 Oil level indicator, 24 Replace in auxiliary driving 12 light, 115 Technical data, 136 Technical data, 135 157 Confirmation of maintenance Topping up, 96 Technical data, 140 work, 149 Warning for engine oil level, 32 H Currentness of this manual, 7 Warning for engine oil Handlebars pressure, 31 Adjusting, 55 D Equipment, 7 Damping Hazard warning flashers ESA Adjusting, 57 Operating, 47 Operating, 58 Operating element, 14, 16 z Index Rear adjustment element, 11 Operating element, 14 Dimensions, 142 Headlight Technology in detail, 83 Headlight range, 60 Headlight range adjustment, 11 E F Electrical system Frame RHD/LHD traffic, 60 Technical data, 140 Technical data, 142 Heated handlebar grips Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16 Front wheel stand Operating, 48 Operating, 48 Mounting, 108 Operating element, 16 Engine Fuel Helmet holder Starting, 68 Fill location, 13 Position on motorcycle, 17 Technical data, 133 Refueling, 74 Securing helmet, 63 Warning for engine Technical data, 134 Horn, 14 electronics, 30 Fuel reserve Engine oil Range, 22 Checking fill level, 95 Warning indicator, 30 Fill level indicator, 11 I Replacing parking light Mirrors 12 Ignition bulb, 111 Adjusting, 54 Switching off, 40 Replacing rear light, 113 Mobility Services, 147 158 Switching on, 40 Replacing turn indicator Motorcycle Immobilizer bulbs, 112 Care, 125 Spare key, 41 Technical data, 141 Cleaning, 125 Warning indicator, 30 Warning for bulb failure, 31 Lashing down, 75 Indicator lights Lights Returning to use, 128 Overview, 21 Headlight low beam, 45 Storing, 128 Instrument cluster z Index Operating auxiliary driving Switching off, 73 Ambient brightness sensor, 18 light, 46 Multifunction display Overview, 18 Operating element, 14 Meaning of symbols, 21 J Operating headlight flasher, 45 Operating element, 14 Jump-starting, 119 Operating high-beam Overview, 20 headlight, 45 Selecting readings, 43 K Operating parking light, 45 Multifunction switch Keys, 40 Parking lights, 45 General view, left , 14 General view, right, 16 L Luggage Lamps Loading information, 66 O Replacing additional headlight M Odometer and tripmeters bulb, 114 Maintenance Operating element, 18 Replacing high-beam bulb, 110 General instructions, 94 Resetting, 44 Replacing low-beam bulb, 110 Maintenance intervals, 147 Offroad riding, 71 Onboard socket R Spring preload Information on use, 86 Rear-wheel drive Adjusting, 55 12 Technical data, 137 Position on motorcycle, 11 Front adjustment element, 11 Refueling, 74 159 Onboard toolkit Rear adjustment element, 13 Rider's Manual (US Model) Contents, 94 Starting, 68 Position on motorcycle, 17 Position on motorcycle, 17 Operating element, 16 Running gear Overview of warning Steering lock Technical data, 137 indicators, 26 Locking, 41 Running in, 70 Overviews Switching off, 73 Instrument cluster, 18 Symbols z Index Left side of motorcycle, 11 S Meaning, 21 Left-hand multifunction Safety instructions switch, 14 On braking, 72 On driving, 66 T Multifunction display, 20 Tachometer, 18 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Seats Adjusting seat height, 62 Technical data Right-hand multifunction Battery, 140 Locking device, 11 switch, 16 Brakes, 138 Removing and installing, 61 Underneath seat, 17 Bulbs, 141 Service, 147 Warning and indicator lights, 21 Clutch, 136 Reporting safety defects, 146 Dimensions, 142 Service display, 22 P Electrical system, 140 Pre-ride check, 69 Shift lever Adjusting, 53 Engine, 133 Spark plugs Engine oil, 135 Technical data, 140 Frame, 142 Speedometer, 18 Fuel, 134 Rear-wheel drive, 137 Transmission Ice warning, 33 12 Running gear, 137 Technical data, 136 Immobilizer, 30 Troubleshooting chart, 130 160 Spark plugs, 140 TPC/RDC, 35 Standards, 7 Turn indicators Warning lamps Transmission, 136 Operating, 46 Overview, 21 Weights, 143 Operating element, left, 14 Weights Wheels and tires, 139 Operating element, right, 16 Payload table, 17 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Type plate Technical data, 143 Display, 23 Position on motorcycle, 11 Wheels

z Index Rim sticker, 103 Checking spokes, 102 V Installing front wheel, 105 Technology in detail, 82 Vehicle Identification Number Warning indicators, 35 Position in motorcycle, 13 Installing rear wheel, 108 Tires Removing front wheel, 104 Checking inflation pressure, 60 W Removing rear wheel, 107 Checking tread depth, 102 Warning indicators Size change, 103 Inflation pressure table, 17 ABS, 33 Technical data, 139 Inflation pressures, 139 Anti-theft alarm, 38 Windshield Recommendation, 102 ASC, 34 Adjusting, 54 Running in, 71 Battery charge current, 31 Adjustment element, 11 Technical data, 139 Bulb failure, 31 Top speed, 66 Display, 24 Topcase Engine electronics, 30 Operating, 89 Engine oil level, 32 Torques, 131 Engine oil pressure, 31 Fuel reserve, 30 Details described or illustrated in this booklet may differ from the motorcycle's actual specifi- cation as purchased, the acces- sories fitted or the national-mar- ket specification. No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies. Dimensions, weights, fuel con- sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol- erances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany. The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart.

Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 91 AKI alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI with regular unleaded gasoline (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 8.7 gal (Approx. 33 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire

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