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BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualG 650 GS Sertão

The UltimateRiding Machine

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Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to the

community of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.

Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to use

your new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.

In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to help

you maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.

If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all your

journeys will be pleasant andsafe.

BMW Motorrad.

01 41 8 535 041

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Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual if you want to find a particular topic

or item of information.1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 General views .. .. .. .. .. .. 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16Multifunction switch,

right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Extra switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Warning and telltale

lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Kilometres travelled after fueldown to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Operation................ 27Ignition switch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

C l o c k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5 Riding..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44S t a r t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Parking your motorcycle . . . . 49Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Engineering details. . . . . 53Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7 Accessories .. .. .. .. .. .. . 57General instructions . . . . . . . . . 58Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59T o p c a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1

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8 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. .. . 65General instructions . . . . . . . . . 66Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

9 C a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . 98Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Protective wax coating . . . . 100

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 100Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

10 Technical data . . . . . . 101

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 102Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 103Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 108

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 109Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Riding specifications . . . . . . 113

11 Service .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 115BMW Motorrad Service . . . 116BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Maintenance work. . . . . . . . . 116

Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Confirmation of service . . . . 123

12 Index .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. All

maintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.

When the time comes to sell

your BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manual;it is an important part of the mo-torcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-

tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain optionalaccessories through yourauthorised BMW Motor-rad dealer; optional ac-cessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-

cycle.

ABS Anti-lock brake system

Equipment

When you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose various

items of custom equipment.This Rider's Manual describesoptional extras (OE) offered byBMW and selected optional ac-cessories (OA). This explains whythe manual may also contain de-

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scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on account

of country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you willfind these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individual

countries may differ.

Currency

The high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constant

development work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate that

no claims can be entertained onthe basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual.

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General views

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Extra switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side

1 Battery (underneath centretrim panel) ( 90)

2 Engine-oil filler neck and

oil dipstick ( 66)3 Seat release (in stowagecompartment) ( 38)

4 Power socket ( 58)

5 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 71)

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General view, right side

1 Fuel filler neck ( 50)

2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 70)

3 Type plate (on right frametube)

VIN (on steering-headbearing, right)

4 Air filter (underneath sidepanel) ( 87)

5 Adjuster, spring preload( 35)

6 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic ( 36)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 71)

8 Label, chain tension (onrear wheel swinging arm)

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Underneath the seat

1 Battery connection point

2 Fuse box ( 81)

3 Toolkit ( 66)

4 Payload tableTray for Rider's Manual

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Instrument panel

1 Multifunction display( 20)

2 Redline warning ( 47)

3 Speedometer

4 Warning and telltale lights( 21)

5 Anti-theft alarm status LED(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

6 Operation of the clock( 29)

Control for the odometer( 30)

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Multifunction switch,left

1 Headlight flasher

2 with BMW Motorrad

ABSOE

Operating the ABS( 33)

3 Switch for turn indicators( 31)

4 Horn

5 High-beam headlight( 31)

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Multifunction switch,right

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 32)

2 Starter button ( 44)

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Extra switch

1 Hazard warning flashers( 31)

2 with heated handlebargripsOE

Grip heating ( 32)

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Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Kilometres travelled after fuel downto reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Multifunction display

1 Symbol for kilometres trav-elled after fuel down toreserve ( 22)

2 Symbol for trip meter (Trip1 or Trip 2) ( 30)

3 Readout area for tripmeterand kilometres travelledafter fuel down to reserve

4 Redline marker for enginerpm

5 Rev. counter

6 Clock7 Symbol for setting time

( 29)

8 Total distance travelled

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Warning and telltalelights

1 Telltale light for turn indic-ators

2 Warning light for fuel downto reserve ( 24)

3 Telltale light for neutral

4 with BMW MotorradABSOE

ABS warning light ( 24)

5 Coolant warning light( 24)

6 High-beam headlight tell-tale light

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Kilometres travelledafter fuel down toreserve

The reading shows the kilo-

metres travelled since thefuel level dropped to reserve.This counter is reset and thereading disappears as soon asrefuelling brings the total quantityof fuel in the tank back above thereserve level.

You can call up the trip meter

readings and the clock setting atany time.

Warnings

Mode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by the

corresponding warning lights.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overview

Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 24)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 24)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)

Lights up ABS fault ( 25)

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Fuel down to reserve

Warning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:

The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuel ( 50).

Coolant temperature toohigh

Warning light for coolanttemperature shows.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated couldresult in engine damage.

Compliance with the informationset out below is essential.

Possible cause:

Coolant level too low.

Check the coolant level ( 71).If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 72).

Possible cause:

Radiator fan defective.

If the radiator fan does not starteven though the coolant-temper-

ature warning light shows:Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:

Insufficient cooling.

If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radi-ator fan continues to operate.

If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have the

fault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light flashes.

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Possible cause:

The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forward

a few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS deactivated


ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:

The rider has switched off theABS system.

Activate the ABS function.

ABS fault


ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mind

the more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault ( 55).

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 28

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hazard warning flashers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Emergency off switch (kill

switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Ignition switch/steeringlock

Keys

You receive two master keys and

one emergency key. The emer-gency key is small and light sothat it can always be kept in awallet or purse, for example. Itis designed for occasional use,for example when no master keyis available; it is not intended forconstant use.

Ignition switch/steering lock, tankfiller cap lock and seat lock are alloperated with the same key.

with Vario cases OA

with topcase OA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-

case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.

Parking light, low-beam head-

light and all function circuitsswitched on.

Engine can be started.

Pre-ride check is performed.( 45)


ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 46)

Switch off the ignition

Turn the key to position 2.

Lights switched off.

Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.

Engaging steering lock with parking lights

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left than

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with the handlebars turned to theright.

On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.

Parking lights switched on.Handlebars locked.

Key can be removed.

Engaging steering lock without parking lights

Engaging steering lock withparking lights ( 28).

Turn the key further to posi-tion 4.

Parking lights switched off.

Handlebars locked.

Key can be removed.

Clock

Setting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 until

SET 2 appears on the display.Hold down the button until thehours number flashes.

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Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.

Hold down the button until theminutes number flashes.

Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.

Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.

This completes the process.

Reading

Select the readings


Press button 1 to select thereading on the display.

The following values can be dis-played:

Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)

Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)

Kilometres travelled afterfuel down to reserve

Clock setting (SET)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.

Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1until the tripmeter reading isreset.

LightsSide light

The side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

The side lights place

a strain on the battery.Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when the igni-tion is switched on.

The low-beam headlight

places a strain on the bat-tery. Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

High-beam headlight

Push switch 1 up to switch onthe high-beam headlight.

Push switch 1 down to switchoff the high-beam headlight.

Headlight flasher

Press button 1.

The high-beam headlight is

switched on until you releasethe button.

Turn indicators

Operating flashing turnindicators


Push button 1 to the left toswitch on the left flashing turnindicators.

Push button 1 to the right toswitch on the right flashing turnindicators.

Centre button 1 to cancel theflashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashers

Operating hazard warningflashers


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The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

Press bottom section of switchfor hazard warning flashers 1 toswitch on the hazard warningflashers.

Ignition can be switched off.

Press top section of switch forhazard warning flashers 1 toswitch off the hazard warningflashers.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.

Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

- Switch in normal position:run position

- Switch actuated: engineswitched off

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heating

with heated handlebar grips OE

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1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm.

The handlebar-grip heat-ing places a strain on the

battery. Do not switch on the

grip heating unless the engine isrunning.

Press top section of switch:50% heat output.

- Switch centred: heating

function off.Press bottom section of switch: 100% heat output.

BMW Motorrad ABS


Deactivating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

ABS warning light starts to

show.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

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Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.The ABS function is activated.

You also have the option of switching the ignition off andthen on again.

If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-

cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 to thedesired position.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the clutch lever forward.

Adjustment options:

From position 1: smallest span

between handlebar grip andclutch lever

to position 3: largest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch lever

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Mirrors

Adjust the mirrors

Attempting to adjust the

mirror while riding the mo-torcycle can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust the mir-ror unless the motorcycle is at astandstill.

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.

Slacken nut 2.

Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.

Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move out

of position.

Locknut (mirror) toclamping piece

20 Nm

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle is

at a standstill.

If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the HARDarrow.

If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the SOFTarrow.

Basic setting of spring

preload, rear

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to the limit stop,then turn it back 15 clicks.(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

DampingSetting

Damping must be adapted to suitspring preload and the surface onwhich the motorcycle is ridden.

An increase in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a reduc-

tion in spring preload requiressofter damping.

The harder the setting, the morethe movement that the springstrut can make to absorb sur-

face irregularities is damped.When you choose a soft settingthe spring strut responds all themore rapidly to surface irregularit-ies.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel


Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

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If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by the

H arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear

Turn the bottom adjustingscrew as far as it will go in

the clockwise direction andthen back it off three quar-ters of a turn (Full load of fuel, with rider 85 kg)

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.

Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyre

valves installed perpen-dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result of centrifugal force.

In order to avoid sudden defla-tion, fit valves installed perpen-

dicular to the rim with valve capscomplete with rubber seals andmake sure the valve caps arescrewed firmly on to the valves.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

1.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold)2.1 bar (two-up and withluggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.1 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.3 bar (two-up and withluggage, tyre cold)

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If tyre pressure is too low:

Correct tyre pressure.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for

driving on left/driving onright

This motorcycle has asymmetric-beam low-beamheadlight. If the motorcycleis ridden in a country wherethe opposite rule of the road

applies, its symmetric low-beam headlight means thatno measures are necessary toprevent the headlight beam fromdazzling oncoming traffic.

Headlight beam throw andspring preload

Headlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycle

is very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,if you are unsure whether theheadlight beam-throw setting iscorrect.

Adjusting headlight beam

throw

Slacken screws 1 on left andright.

Adjust beam throw by tiltingthe headlight slightly about itshorizontal axis.

Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

Seat

Removing seat


Use the ignition key to turnstowage-compartment lock 1clockwise.

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Remove cover 2.

Pull release lever 3 up whilepushing down on the seat at

the rear.Raise the seat at the rear andrelease the release lever.

Remove the seat and place it,upholstered side down, on aclean surface.

Installing seat

Engage mounts 4 of the seatin holders 5 on left and right.

Lower the seat into positionand push it forward as far as itwill go.

Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.

The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

Install cover 2.

Lock stowage-compartmentlock 1 with the ignition key.

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Settings of the spring-strut and Risk of burn injury Use only unleaded fuel.

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shock-absorber system

Imbalanced load

Loose clothing

Insufficient tyre pressure

Poor tyre tread

Etc.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumes

therefore represents ahealth hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.

Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

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Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is arisk of burn injuries by contact

with hot surfaces, particularly atthe silencer.

When you park the motorcyclemake sure that no-one comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.

For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.

Stop the engine immediately if it misfires.

Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of overheating

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthy

period with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

TamperingTampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can cause

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damages to the components in Engine oil level (every refuelling Gearbox lubrication is en-

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question and lead to failure of safety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.

Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

Checklist

Use the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before you

ride off.Brakes

Brake-fluid levels, front and rear

Clutch

Shock absorber setting andspring preload

Tyre-tread depth and tyre

pressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

At regular intervals:

stop)

Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

Tension and lubrication of thedrive chain

Starting

Starting engine

Kill switch 1 in run position.

with anti-theft alarm OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.

sured only when the engineis running. Inadequate lubricationcan result in damage to the gear-box.

Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of time orpush it a long distance with theengine switched off.


Pre-ride check is performed.( 45)


ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 46)


If the anti-theft alarm LED lightsup, the immobiliser is active. Theengine cannot be started.

Use the remote control to

switch off the immobiliser.

Wait until the warning light forthe coolant temperature stopsflashing.

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tioned after you switch onthe ignition. The coolant-tem-perature warning light flashesif the idle actuator has not cor-rectly positioned before the pre-

ride check completes. In order toavoid subsequent problems, waitfor this process to complete be-fore proceeding.

Select neutral or, if a gear isengaged, pull the clutch lever.

You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox inneutral and then engage a gearbefore retracting the side stand.

When starting a cold engine

at low ambient temperatures:disengage the clutch and turnthe twistgrip slightly to openthe throttle.

Press starter button 2.

If the engine fails to starteven though the starter

turns, insufficient battery voltagemight be causing the problem.Recharge the battery before youstart the engine, or use jumpleads and a donor battery tostart.

The engine starts.

Consult the troubleshooting

chart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 102)

The instrument cluster runs atest of the instruments and thewarning lights and telltale lightsand the display when the igni-

tion is switched on. This test isknown as the "Pre-Ride-Check".

Phase 1

The warning and telltale lightsare switched on, along with allthe segments of the multifunc-tion display.

Phase 2

The speedometer needle swingsto the limit value on its scale andback to the initial position.

Phase 3

All lights and all the segments in

the display switch off.The instrument panel goes to itsnormal operating mode.

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warning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above or if a segment or segments of themultifunction display failed tolight up:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

warning lights fails to show.

Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check.


ABS self-diagnosis


BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-

few metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.

Phase 1

Test of the diagnosis-compat-

ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.


Phase 2

Test of the wheel sensors as

the motorcycle pulls away fromrest.


ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goes

out.

fault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.


Running in

The first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.

Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.

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running in.

Running-in speed

max 5000 min-1

(for the first1000 km)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake pads

New brake pads have to beddown before they can achieve

their optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can extendstopping distance by a sig-

nificant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

New tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.

Avoid extreme angles of heel.

Redline warning

Redline warning 1 indicates

that engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment 2. The signal remainsactive until you shift up or reduceengine speed.

Off-roading

After off-roadingBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the following after ridingthe motorcycle off-road:

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Tyre pressure pads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time

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Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and can

lead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

Brakes

When riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effect

immediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.

Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wear

more rapidly if you ride fre-quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.

Check the thickness of the brake

the brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

The off-road settings forspring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-ling characteristics on surfacedroads.

If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct spring preload

and shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.

Rims

BMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

Air filter element

Engine damage due toclogged air filter element.

If you ride in dusty terrain check

at shorter intervals; clan or re-place as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi-tions (desert, steppes, or the like)

necessitates the use of air filterelements specially designed forconditions of this nature.

Brakes

How can stoppingdistance be minimised?

Load distribution shifts dynamic-ally between the front and rearwheels when the motorcyclebrakes. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmitted

without the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. This

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the dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequently

braking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with therider's full force applied to thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.

BMW Motorrad ABS preventsthe front wheel from locking up.

passes

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-

cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.

Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakesWetness and dirt on the brakediscs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.

Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must bereckoned with in the following

situations:Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.

After the motorcycle has beenwashed.

roads.

After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.

Riding on dirt-covered surfaces

or off-road.

Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.

Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiency isrestored.

Parking yourmotorcycle

Side stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

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firmly on the stand.

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Extend the side stand and propthe motorcycle on the stand.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.

Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.

On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.

naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediately

if they come into contact withfuel.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its side stand.

The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full only

when the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand.

Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlockfuel filler cap 1 and pop thecap open.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its way

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cause a fall.

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge of the filler neck.

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If thesensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.

grade

Regular, unleaded

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKIUsable fuel capacity

approx. 14 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.

Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

Securing motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure the

tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it in

position: do not place it on theside stand.

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Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake lines

or wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the bottom fork bridge onboth sides.

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.

Tighten all the straps uniformly;

the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS

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BMW Motorrad ABS

How does ABS work?

The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the road

depends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of frictionthan a clean, dry asphalt surface.The lower the coefficient of fric-tion, the longer the braking dis-tance.

If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maximumtransferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fall

is imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continue

pcondition of the road surface.

What are the effects of surface irregularities?

Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmit-ted to the road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking force toensure that directional stabilityis maintained when the wheelsregain contact with the road sur-face. At this instant the BMWMotorrad ABS must assume anextremely low coefficient of fric-

tion, so that the wheels will con-tinue to rotate under all imagin-able circumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensuringdirectional stability. As soon as

, ystantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.

Rear wheel liftEven under severe braking, ahigh level of tyre grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.

When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground.

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What is the designbaseline for BMW

riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.

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baseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?

Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-

sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe track.

Special situations

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If the system registers implaus-ible values for a lengthy periodthe ABS function is deactivatedfor safety reasons and an ABS

fault message is issued. Self-dia-gnosis has to complete beforefault messages can be issued.

In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional

g gExceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off the

ground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).

Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-

iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.

Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional riding

conditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

devolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.

In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safety

The potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-

suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.

Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

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Accessories

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General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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BMW Motorrad recommends

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

f

Power sockets

Notes on use of power sockets:7

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BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.

Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.

These parts and products have

been tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.

Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.

Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 75).

product of outside origin toensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without constituting

a safety hazard. Country-specificofficial authorisation does notsuffice as assurance. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for alloperating conditions experiencedby BMW motorcycles and,consequently, they are notsufficient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make sure

that the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Notes on use of power sockets:

Ratings

Do not attempt to connect a loadthat would exceed the maximumamperage stated in the technicaldata for the on-board sockets.

Operating electricalaccessories

Electrically powered accessoriesinevitably place a strain on the

battery. It is essential to ensurethat the battery retains its abilityto start the engine.

Cable routing

The cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way that

they:Do not impede the rider

Do not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handling

Cannot be trapped

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tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

Close and engage latchinglevers 1 on left and right.

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Adjusting case volume

Open the case and remove allits contents.

Disengage latching levers 1 onleft and right and open them.

Adjust the case to the desiredvolume by sliding the outercasing of the case all the way

in or out.The latching levers cannotbe closed unless the outer

casing of the case is set to oneor other of the two limit stops.

Close the case.

Remove the cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.

Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull up carryhandle 3.

Pull red release lever 4 up.

Latching flap 5 pops up.

Fully open the latching flap.

Take a firm grip of the handle

and lift the case out of theholder.

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Installing cases Turn the case toward the mo-torcycle, pushing the mounton the case all the way onto

Topcase

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Fully open latching flap 5, if ne-cessary pulling up red releaselever 4.

Hook the case into case car-rier 6.

on the case all the way ontomushroom head 7.

Push latching flap 5 down asfar as it will go and hold it inthis position.

Push red release lever 4 down.

The latching flap engages.

Close the carry handle.

Turn the key parallel with the

direction of travel and remove.

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Opening topcase

If applicable, unlock topcaselock 1.

Pull up locking lever 2 andopen the topcase lid.

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Close the lid of the topcaseand hold it down.

Push locking lever 2 fully down.

If applicable, lock topcaselock 1.

If applicable, unlock topcaselock 1.

Push locking lever 2 down.

Pull the topcase back and clearof the luggage carrier.

Push the topcase withguides 3 forward onto theadapter plate until seated.

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Push locking lever 2 up, mak-ing sure that lever 4 engagesthe adapter plate.

The locking lever engages with

an audible click.If applicable, lock topcaselock 1.

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Maintenance

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908

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Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9365

z M a i n t e n a n c e


The "Maintenance" chapter de-ib t i htf d d

Toolkit 9 Spare fuses with puller tool

Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 Aand 15 A

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scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.

Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".

You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repair

work in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.

If you are in doubt consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

1 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 24

2 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 17/193 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 14/19

4 Spark plug wrench

5 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips

6 Torx wrench, T457 Torx bit, T25

8 Small screwdriver withstar-head tip

and 15 A

Engine oil

Checking engine oil levelWipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.

Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.

Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow the

engine to idle for another threeminutes.

Switch off the engine.

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Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level corrected

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Remove oil dipstick 1.

Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part

of dipstick 2 with a clean, drycloth.

Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 67).

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Topping up engine oil


Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.


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Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the same

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

Have the brakes checked by a

wheel and front suspensiontoward the brake pads.8

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g ,also applies if the oil level is toohigh.

Always make sure that the oil

level is correct.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

Check the engine oil level( 66).

Install the oil dipstick.

Brake systemChecking operation of brakes

Pull the handbrake lever.

The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Press the footbrake lever.

The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking front brake padthickness


Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: Between

Brake-pad wear limit,

front

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)

If the wear indicating marks are

no longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

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braking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-

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tem.

In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do not

permit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness


Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the reartoward brake caliper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction pad

only, without backing plate.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

braking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.

In order to ensure the dependab-

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ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissible

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thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.

Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

Brake fluid (DOT4)

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as

quickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in the

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.

Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.

Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Brake fluid level, rear

Brake fluid (DOT4)

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-

Coolant

Checking coolant level


Risk of burn injuries dueto contact with hot engine

components.

Keep ell clear of all hot enginecomponents.

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Do not touch hot enginecomponents.

Check the coolant level in the

Topping up coolant

Remove the left side panel( 94).

Clutch

Checking clutch-leverplay

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expansion tank through slitprovided by GS logo 1.

Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-

pansion tank and top up thecoolant to the specified level.

Check the coolant level ( 71).

Close the cap of the coolantexpansion tank.

Install the left side panel( 95).

play

Pull the clutch lever until resist-ance is perceptible.

Measure clutch-lever play A.

Clutch, play at handlebarlever

1.0...2.0 mm

Clutch-lever play is out of toler-ance:

Adjust the clutch-lever play( 73).

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Adjusting clutch-leverplay

Pull boot 1 back over the adjusting screw.

Rims and tyres

minimum permissible treaddepth.


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Push back boot 1.

Slacken nut 2.

To increase clutch play: turnadjusting screw 3 clockwise.

To reduce clutch play: turn adjusting screw 3 counter-clock-wise.

Checking clutch-lever play( 72).

Repeat the steps in this pro-cedure until clutch play is setcorrectly.

Tighten nut 2.

Rims and tyres

Checking rims


Visually inspect the rims fordefects.

Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking tyre tread depth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depth

permitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to the

gand firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Measure the tyre tread depth

in the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.

The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to min-imum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-

able.

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Chain

Lubricating chain

Dirt dust and inadequate

Checking chain sag

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:

Adjust the chain sag ( 74).

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Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-

celerated wear and significantly

shorten the drive chain's usefullife.

Clean and lubricate the drivechain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every1000 km at the latest. Lubric-ate the chain more frequently if the motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.

Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.

Wipe off excess lubricant.

cycle on its stand.

Turn the rear wheel until itreaches the position with the

lowest amount of chain sag.

Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure difference A.

Chain deflection

40...50 mm (Motorcycle un-laden on auxiliary stand)

Adjusting chain sag



Slacken quick-release axlenut 1, counter-holding at theleft-hand side if necessary.

Use adjusting screws 2 on leftand right to adjust chain sag.

Check the chain sag ( 74).

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Make sure that scale read-ings 3 are the same on left andright.

Tighten quick release axle

Wheels

Tyre recommendation

For each size of tyre BMW

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Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to the specified torque,counter-holding at the left-hand

side if necessary.Nut on quick-release axle(rear wheel)

100 Nm

Checking chain wear


Accelerated wear.

If a component of thesprocket with mounting parts isfound to be worn, the entire set

has to be replaced.Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.

The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.

If the chain can be pulled backfar enough to expose the tips of the sprocket teeth:

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

For each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.BMW Motorrad cannot assessthe suitability or provide anyguarantee of road safety for othertyres.

BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.

You can obtain detailed informa-

tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystems

Wheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-grammed into the control unit


and are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheels

Removing front wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo-t l it bl ili

Install the front-wheel stand( 80).8

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example by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effects

on the performance of the sys-tem.

The sensor rings are essential forcorrect road-speed calculation,and they too must match themotorcycle's system and con-sequently cannot be changed.

If you decide that you would like

to fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In some cases, the dataprogrammed into the control unitcan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.


Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.Note whether a washer isinstalled.

Raise front of motorcycle until

the front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.

Release axle clamping screw 2.

Remove axle 3, while support-ing the wheel.Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.


When rolling the front wheelclear of the motorcycle, take

care not to damage the ABSsensor and the ABS line.


Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

sure that the brake disc passesbetween the brake pads. 8

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Remove spacing bushings 4and 5 from the wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.

Always have the security of the

fasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4onto the wheel hub.


When installing the front wheel,take care not to damage theABS sensor and the ABS line.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.

Note the direction-of-rotation ar-rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the forks, making

Raise the front wheel, insertaxle 3 and tighten to specified

torque.

Quick-release axle intelescopic forks

45 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.

Apply the front brake and firmly

compress the front forks sev-eral times

Tighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.


Clamp, front quick-re-lease axle

19 Nm

Slacken adjusting screws 3 onleft and right by turning themcounter-clockwise.

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19 Nm


Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1. If present, install the washer.

Removing rear wheel


and firm and place the mo-torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.

Remove screw 1 and removethe wheel-speed sensor fromits holder; note that the screwmight be fitted with a washer.

Remove nut 2, counter-holdingat the left-hand side.

Remove quick-release axle 4,

supporting the rear wheel inthe process (for example slip awooden block of suitable thick-ness underneath the wheel).


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Push the rear wheel as farforward as possible anddisengage the chain fromsprocket 5.

Roll the rear wheel back untilit is clear of the swinging arm,while holding the brake caliperon the left-hand side.

The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on left

and right are loose fits in thewheel. Make sure that these

parts are not damaged or lost onremoval.

Make sure that the brake cal-iper moves on guide 6.

Roll the rear wheel into the

swinging arm, making sure thatthe brake disc passes betweenthe brake pads.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and loop thechain over sprocket 5.

Lift the rear wheel (or rest iton a wooden block of suitablethickness) and work quick-release axle 4 through the


swinging arm, the brake cal-iper and the rear wheel.

screw 1 (with washer, if applicable).

Adjust the chain sag ( 74).

Remove the auxiliary stand.

bination with front-wheel ad-apter (83 30 0 402 242).8

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Install axle nut 2, but do nottighten it at this point.

Insert the wheel-speed sensorinto the holder and install

Remove the auxiliary stand.

BMW Motorrad front-

wheel standInstalling front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcyclewithout the assistance of an

auxiliary stand. A motorcycleresting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.

Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorrad

front-wheel stand.Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.

Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-

Slacken adjusting screws 1.

Push the two adapters 2 apart

until the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.

Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.

Centre the front-wheel stand

relative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.


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Install rubber buffers 4 in thetop positions on left and right.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

Fuses

Removing fuse

Any attempt to jumper adefective fuse gives rise to

the risk of a short-circuit and fire.

Always replace a defective fusewith a new fuse of the sameamperage.

Switch off the ignition.

Remove the seat ( 38).

Squeeze latches 1 togetherand remove the fuse cover.

Use the tool from the on-boardtoolkit to pull the defective fuseup and out of the fuse box.

If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electric

circuits checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.


Install the fuse Bulbs

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb

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Replace the defective fuse witha fuse of the correct amperagerating.

The fuse assignments andfuse amperage ratings spe-

cified for your motorcycle are lis-ted in the section entitled "Tech-nical data". The figures in thegraphic correspond to the fusenumbers.

Close the fuse cover.The latch engages with anaudible click.

Install the seat ( 39).


Remove screw 1 and work theinstrument panel up out of theholders.

Lay the instrument panel aside.


Disconnect plug 1, counter-holding the bulb under the rub-ber cap.

Remove rubber cap 2.


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Disengage spring clip 3 fromthe latches and swing it up.

Remove bulb 4.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Hold the new bulb by the baseonly, in order to keep the glassfree of foreign matter.

Install bulb 4, making sure thattab 5 is correctly positioned.

Engage spring clip 3.

Install rubber cap 2.

Connect plug 1.

Seat the instrument panel in

holders 2.



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Install screw 1.

Replacing parking-lightbulb



Remove the instrument panelas described above.

Pull bulb socket 1 out of theheadlight housing.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

the new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.


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Insert bulb socket 1 into theheadlight housing.

Install the instrument panel asdescribed above.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear



Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the re-

flector housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.


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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

Install screw 1.

Replacing rear-light andbrake-light bulb




Remove two screws 1 and re-move the rear-light glass.

Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.



Bulb for tail light/brakelight

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P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

the new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

Hold the rear-light glass in pos-ition and install two screws 1.

Air filter

Replacing air-filterelement

Remove the right side panel( 93).

Remove two screws 1.

Pull out connecting flange 2.

Disconnect intake air pipe 3from the air filter housing, re-move it from mount 4 and turn

it aside.


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Disconnect plug 5.

Remove air filter element 6.

Insert cleaned or new air filterelement 6.

Connect plug 5.

Seat the intake air pipe inmount 4.

Seat the intake air pipe inguides 7 of the air filterhousing. Take care not to


bend the rubber seals of the airfilter element out of shape.

Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

A short-circuit can res-l if h dil li

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Install connecting flange 2.

Install two screws 1.

Install the right side panel( 94).

Jump starting

The wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.

ult if the crocodile clipsof the jump leads are accident-

ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.

Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.

Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.



Remove cover 1 from the bat-tery connection point.

Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to themotorcycle's battery connec-

tion point and the other endto the positive terminal of thedonor vehicle's battery.

Connect one end of the black jump lead to a suitable earthingpoint on the motorcycle (e.g.screw 2) and the other end to

a suitable earthing point on thedonor vehicle or the negativeterminal of the donor vehicle'sbattery.


Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.

Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life of

Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for more thanfour weeks.

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in the usual way; if the engine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.

Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.

Disconnect the jump lead from

the negative terminal and theground point first, then dis-connect the second jump leadfrom the positive terminal andthe battery connection point.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or other

products to start the engine.

Fit the cover on to the batteryconnection point.


g p gthe battery and are essential if warranty claims are to be con-

sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dry

Be sure to read and comply

with the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pages

Do not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.

Charge the battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.

Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a charger

connected directly to the batteryposts.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat (battery voltage is less than 9

V). Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.


If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-

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with the charger connected directly to the battery posts.

With the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system, charge onlyvia the power socket.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

Charging battery when

disconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect the

charger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

for caring for your battery. Always fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

Removing battery



If applicable, switch off the anti-

theft alarm.


Remove the centre trim panel( 93).

Push back cover 1 of the bat-tery's positive terminal.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 2first.

Then disconnect positivelead 3.

Disengage battery retainingstrap 4 and disconnectbreather hose 5.


Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Install the battery

Checking battery-acidlevel

Check the acid level regularlyat intervals of approximatelythree months

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Install the battery, making sureto connect breather hose 5.

Install battery retaining strap 4.

Connect positive lead 3 first.

Then connect negative lead 2.

Push cover 1 into position overthe battery positive terminal.

Install the centre trim panel( 93).

Setting clock ( 29).

three months.

Removing battery ( 91).

Check the acid level at mark 1.

Specified level, batteryacid

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the acid level is below the MINmark:

Top up the battery acid withdistilled water to the specifiedlevel.


Body panels

Removing centre trimpanel


Installing centre trimpanel

Install screws 1 on left andright, starting with the screwsin the middle.


R i i h id l

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Remove screws 1 on left andright.

Remove oil dipstick 2 and re-move the centre trim panel.

Install the oil dipstick.


Hold the centre trim panelin position and install oil dip-stick 2.

Removing right side panel



Remove screws 1 and 2.


Installing right side panel

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Remove screw 3.

Pull the side panel at 4 out of the mount and remove.

Slip the side panel behind topsection of fairing 5, then seat itin mount 4.

Install screw 3.

Install screws 1 and 2.


Removing left side panel




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Remove screws 1 and 2.

Remove screw 3.

Pull the side panel at 4 out of the mount and remove.

Slip the side panel behind topsection of fairing 5, then seat itin mount 4.

Install screw 3.

Install screws 1 and 2.



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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Cl i il d d

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Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 100

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Care products

BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.

To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strong

li ht d d t h it i th

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash off road salt.

The high pressure of high-

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from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substances

in BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage vehicle components.

Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.

Washing motorcycle

BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on

sunlight and do not wash it in thesun.

Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.

To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle has

been washed, riddenthrough water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.

Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.

g p gpressure cleaners (steam

cleaners) can damage seals, thehydraulic brake system, the elec-trical system, and the seat.

Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged components

Plastics

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.

Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.

Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

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Body panels

Clean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

Windscreens and headlightlenses made of plastic

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

Rubber

Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel oil grease

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lenses made of plastic

Clean off dirt and insects with a

soft sponge and plenty of water.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

Chrome

Use plenty of water and BMW

shampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.

Radiator

Clean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-

gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

Rubber

Treat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that contain

silicon.

Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if your

motorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.

include spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.

We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.

Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-

mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

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Protective wax coating

BMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.

Clean the motorcycle

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It is time to rewax the paint-

work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.

Laying up motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.

Removing battery ( 91).

Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-ted with a centre stand) with asuitable lubricant.

Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-free

grease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.

Clean the motorcycle.

Install a charged battery.

Before starting: work throughthe checklist.

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Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Engine 105

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11310101

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Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 6Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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troubleshooting chart

Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.

Possible cause Rectification

Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position (run).

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Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

No fuel in tank Refuel ( 50).

Battery flat Recharge the battery.

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Threaded fasteners

Front wheel FR Valid

Quick-release axle in telescopicforks

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M16 x 1.5 45 Nm

Clamp, front quick-release axle

M8 x 20 19 Nm

Rear wheel FR Valid

Nut on quick-release axle (rearwheel)

M16 x 1.5 100 NmTensioning screws (drive chain)in swinging arm

M8 x 70 10 Nm

Mirror arm FR Valid

Locknut (mirror) to clamping

piece

M18 x 1 20 Nm

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Mirror arm FR Valid

Clamping piece (mirror) toclamping block

M10 x 1.25 30 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated bybucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-inder and cylinder head, integral coolant pump, 5-

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y , g p p,speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.

Displacement 652 cm3

Cylinder bore 100 mm

Piston stroke 83 mm

Compression ratio 11.5:1

Nominal output 35 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1

with power reduction OA 25 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1

Torque 60 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min-1

with power reduction OA 47 Nm, at engine speed: 4500 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1

Idle speed 1500±100 min-1


Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx 14 l

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Usable fuel capacity approx. 14 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change)

1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling

0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up

viscosity classes recommended by BMW Motorrad

SAE 10W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with oil-bath clutch, APISG / SH / JASO MA

≥-20 °C

SAE 15W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with oil-bath clutch, APISG / SH / JASO MA

≥-10 °C


Oil grades BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommendsnot using synthetic oils for the first 10000 km.Please do not hesitate to contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions

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BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questionsrelating the choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.

Clutch

clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (72:37 teeth), Primary transmission ratio

2.750 (33:12 teeth), 1st gear

1.750 (28:16 teeth), 2nd gear

1.313 (21:16 teeth), 3rd gear

1.045 (23:22 teeth), 4th gear

0.875 (21:24 teeth), 5th gear


Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork

Secondary transmission ratio 2,938

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Running gearType of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 210 mm, At wheel

Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork

Spring travel, rear 210 mm, At wheel


Brakes

Type of front brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1 piston

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Type of rear brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston

floating caliperBrake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

Front wheel

front wheel type spoked wheel

front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"

Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 - 21

Rear wheel

rear-wheel type spoked wheelrear wheel rim size 3.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 130 / 80 - 17


Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.1 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, tyre cold


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Electrics

Battery

battery type Lead-acid battery

battery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 12 Ah

Spark plugsSpark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new

Lighting

Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W


Fuses

Current rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A

Current rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz-ard warning flashers, on-board socket, optionalaccessories and diagnosis plug)

10 A

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Current rating of fuse 3 (for horn and headlightflasher)

7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight) 7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 5 (for high-beam headlight) 7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 6 (for instrument panel,flashing turn indicators, hazard warning flashers,brake light and optional accessories)

7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 7 (for rear light and parkinglight)

4 A

Current rating of fuse 8 (for heated handlebargrips)

4 A


Frame

Frame type Tubular sectional-steel bridge-type frame withbolt-on rear frame

type plate location Main frame, top right

VIN location Steering head, right

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VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2185 mm

Height of motorcycle 1440 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 920 mm, Across mirrors

Front-seat height 860 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1920 mmz T e c h n i c a l d a t a

Weights

Unladen weight 193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without OE

Permissible gross weight 380 kg

Maximum payload max 187 kg

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Riding specifications

Top speed 170 km/h

with power reduction OA 145 km/h


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Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Maintenance work 116

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Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 z S e r v i c e

BMW Motorrad Service

BMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service networkin place to look after you andyour motorcycle in more than100 countries. Authorised BMW

ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

In order to help ensure that yourBMW is always in optimumcondition, BMW Motorradrecommends compliance with

BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices

As owner of a new BMW mo-torcycle, in circumstances inwhich assistance is required youcan benefit from the protection

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Motorrad dealerships have thetechnical information and thetechnical know-how to carry outreliably all maintenance and repairwork on your BMW.

Visit our website www.bmw-motorrad.com to find out wherethe nearest authorised BMW

Motorrad dealership is located.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.

BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-

p

the maintenance intervalsspecified for your motorcycle.

Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.For generous treatment of claimssubmitted after the warrantyperiod has expired, evidence of

regular maintenance is essential.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.

p

afforded by the various BMWMotorrad mobility services (e.g.Mobile Service, breakdown ser-vice, vehicle recovery service).

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer will be happy provide in-formation about the mobility ser-vices available to you.

Maintenance work

BMW Pre-delivery Check

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

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BMW Running-in Check

The BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km

BMW Service

meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.

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BMW Service

The BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and entersthe date when the next servicewill be due.

Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases that

a maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheck

Completed

on

BMW Running-inCheck

Completed

on

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on

Stamp, signature

on

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

on

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

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Next serviceat the latest

on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

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on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

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on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

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on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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Confirmation of service

The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6

ABSControl, 16

Engineering details, 54

Operation, 33

Self-diagnosis, 46

Position on the motorcycle, 11

Removal, 91

Technical data, 110

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, front, 70

Checking fluid level, rear, 71

Reservoir, front, 13

Replacing turn indicatorbulb, 85

Technical data, 110

CCase

Operation, 59

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Warnings, 24Accessories

General instructions, 58

Air filterPosition on the motorcycle, 13

Replacing, 87

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 15

BBattery

Battery connection point,positive terminal, 14

Charging battery whenconnected, 90

Charging battery when

disconnected, 91Installation, 92

Maintenance instructions, 90

Reservoir, rear, 13Brake pads

Checking front, 68

Checking rear, 69

Running in, 47

BrakesChecking operation, 68

Safety instructions, 48Technical data, 109

BulbsReplacing brake-light bulb, 86

Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 82

Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 82

Replacing rear light bulb, 86Replacing side-light bulb, 84

ChainAdjusting sag, 74

Checking sag, 74

Checking wear, 75

Label, chain tension, 13

Lubricating, 74

Checklist, 44

Clock

Adjusting, 29Control, 15

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 34

Adjusting play, 73

Checking play, 72

Technical data, 107

Confirmation of maintenancework, 118

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CoolantChecking fill level, 71

Fill-level indicator, 11

Topping up, 72

Warning for overtemperat-ure, 24

Currency, 7

Engine oilChecking fill level, 66

Filler neck, 11

Oil dipstick, 11

Technical data, 106

Topping up, 67

Equipment, 6

GGeneral views

Extra switch, 18

Instrument panel, 15

Left multifunction switch, 16

Left side of motorcycle, 11

Multifunction display, 20

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DDamping

Adjuster, 13

Adjusting, 36

DimensionsTechnical data, 112

EElectrics

Technical data, 110

Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17Operation, 32

EngineStarting, 44

Technical data, 105

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FFrame

Technical data, 112

Front-wheel standInstalling, 80

FuelFiller neck, 13

Refuelling, 50Technical data, 106

Fuel reserveDistance covered, 22

Warning, 24

FusesPosition on the motorcycle, 14

Replacing, 81

Technical data, 111

Right multifunction switch, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13

Underneath the seat, 14

Warning and telltale lights, 21

Grip heatingControl, 18

Operation, 32

HHazard warning flashers

Control, 18

Operation, 31

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HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 38

Beam throw, 38

Driving on right/driving onleft, 38

Horn, 16

High-beam headlight,operating, 31

Low-beam headlight, 31

Side light, 30

Switch on the parking lights, 28

LuggageInstructions for loading, 42

multifunction switchGeneral view, left side, 16

General view, right side, 17

OOdometer and tripmeters

Control, 15

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IIgnition

Switching off, 28

Switching on, 28

Instrument panelOverview, 15

JJump starting, 89

K Keys, 28

LLights

Control, 16Headlight flasher, operating, 31

MMaintenance

General instructions, 66

Maintenance intervals, 116

MirrorsAdjusting, 35

Mobility services, 116

Motorcyclecare, 97

Cleaning, 97

Lashing, 51

Laying up, 100

Parking, 49

Multifunction display, 15

Control, 15Overview, 20

Selecting readings, 30

Resetting, 30Off-roading, 47

PParking, 49

Power socketNotes on use, 58


Pre-ride check, 45

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 108

Redline warning, 47Warning light, 15

Refuelling, 50

Rev. counter, 20Rider's Manual


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Running gearTechnical data, 108

Running in, 46

SSafety instructions

for brake, 48

TTechnical data

Battery, 110

Brakes, 109

Bulbs, 110

Clutch, 107

Dimensions, 112

topcaseOperation, 61

Torques, 103

TransmissionTechnical data, 107

Trim panelsInstalling centre trim panel, 93

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for riding, 42Seat

Installation, 38

Lock, 11

Removal, 38

Service, 116Spark plugs

Technical data, 110

Speedometer, 15Spring preload

Adjuster, 13

Adjusting, 35

Starting, 44Control, 17

Steering lock

Locking, 29

Electrics, 110Engine, 105

Engine oil, 106

Frame, 112

Fuel, 106

Rear-wheel drive, 108

Running gear, 108

Spark plugs, 110Standards, 7

Transmission, 107

Tyres, 109

Weights, 113

Wheels, 109

Telltale lights, 15Overview, 21

ToolkitContents, 66


Installing left side panel, 95Installing right side panel, 94

Remove the right sidepanel, 93

Removing centre trim panel, 93

Removing left side panel, 94

troubleshooting chart, 102

Turn indicatorsControl, 16

Operation, 31

Type platePosition on the motorcycle, 13

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 37

Checking tread depth, 73

Pressures, 110

Recommendations, 75

Running in, 47

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Table of tyre pressures, 14

Technical data, 109

VVehicle

Restoring to use, 100

Vehicle identification numberPosition on the motorcycle, 13

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WWarning lights, 15

Overview, 21

WarningsABS, 24

Coolant temperature, 24

Fuel reserve, 24Mode of presentation, 22

Warnings, overview, 23

WeightsPayload table, 14

Technical data, 113

WheelsChange of size, 75

Installing front wheel, 77

Removing front wheel, 76

Technical data, 109

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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe vehicle's actual specificationas purchased, the accessoriesfitted or the national-market spe-cification. No claims will be en-tertained as a result of such dis-

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crepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.

The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.

Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.

Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling.

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 14 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

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Tyre pressureTyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold


Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, tyre cold


BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 41 8 535 041

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