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Rider's Manual
C 650 GT
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle 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 (company stamp)
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a Maxi-Scooter from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new Maxi-Scooter. It contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all this Scooter's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your Maxi-Scooter, your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will
gladly provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy your
Maxi-Scooter and wish you a
safe and pleasant journey
BMW Motorrad.
01 41 8 558 861
*01418558861*
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . .. .. .. .. .. . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17
3 Status indicators . .. .. .. 19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 22
Distance ridden after fuel
down to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Operation . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . . 37
Ignition switch/steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stowage compartments . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5 Anti-theft alarm
DWA . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 53
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Registration of the remote
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 63
Safety instructions .. . . . . . . . . 64
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maxi-Scooter Parking . . . . . . . 69
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing vehicle for trans-
portation .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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7 Engineering details . .. . . 75
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8 Accessories . .. .. .. . .. .. . 81
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 82
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Scooter lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9 Maintenance . . . .. .. .. . .. 87
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 88
Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
10 Care . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . 115
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 116
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Maxi-Scooter Laying up . . . 118
Protective wax coating . . . . 118
Restore the Maxi-Scooter
to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
11 Technical data . . . .. . 119
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 120
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 121
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 127
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Dimensions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Riding specifications . . . . . . 132
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . 133
12 Service . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. 135
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 136
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Confirmation of service . . . . 143
13 Appendix . .. .. .. .. . .. . 145
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
14 Index .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 147
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview
1
Chapter 2 of this Rider's
Manual will provide you with an
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initial overview of your MaxiScooter. All maintenance and
servicing work on the vehicle
is documented in Chapter 12.
This record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
claims.
When the time comes to sell
your Scooter, please remember to hand over this Rider's
Manual; it is an important part
of the vehicle.
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Abbreviations and symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reasons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
product against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed information.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to specific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are assembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
OA Optional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories have
to be retrofitted to the
vehicle.
Anti-lock brake system.
ABS
Tyre pressure monitoring.
RDC
Electronic immobiliser.
EWS
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage).
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Equipment
When you ordered your MaxiScooter, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider's Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional
accessories (OA). This explains
why the manual may also contain
descriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please
note, too, that your vehicle might
not be exactly as illustrated
in this manual on account of
country-specific differences.
If your Scooter was supplied
with equipment not described
in this Rider's Manual, you will
find these features described in
separate manuals.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Actuality
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW Scooters
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your vehicle
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.
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General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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General view, left side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for the
rear-wheel brake ( 94)
2 Fuel filler neck (underneath
cover) ( 70)
3 Adjustable pelvis support
( 50)
4 Adjuster, spring preload
( 48)
5 Engine oil filler neck and
oil dipstick (underneath
footplate) ( 88)
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General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for the
front-wheel brake ( 93)
2 Type plate (on the steering
head tube right)
3 Battery (underneath side
panel) ( 110)
Fuses (behind side panel)
( 105)
4 VIN (on right frame tube)
5 Coolant sight glass
(through opening in side
panel) ( 95)
6 Coolant expansion tank
(underneath footrest plate)
( 96)
7 with seat heating
Rear-seat heating operation ( 45)
OE
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Multifunction switch,
2
left
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1 Operation of high-beam
headlight and headlight
flasher ( 42)
2 Control for hazard warning
flashers ( 43)
3 Windscreen control
( 47)
4 Operation of the flashing
turn indicators ( 43)
5 Horn
6 INFO, operation of the on-
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board computer ( 40)
7 TRIP, operation of the trip-
meter ( 40)
8 with daytime riding
OE
lights
Operation of the daytime
riding lights ( 42)
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Multifunction switch, right
1 with heated handlebar
2 with seat heating
3 Emergency off switch (kill
4 Starter button ( 66)
OE
grips
Grip heating control
( 44)
Operation of seat heating
( 45)
switch) ( 44)
OE
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Cockpit
2
1 Speedometer
2 Multifunction display
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( 20)
Warning and telltale lights
( 21)
3 Rider's Manual (in the stor-
age compartment) ( 47)
4 Release for fuel-tank cover
(integrated into ignition
switch/steering lock)
( 70)
5 Seat release (integrated
into ignition switch/steering
lock) ( 49)
6 Stowage compartment
( 47)
Socket (in the stowage
compartment) ( 82)
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Underneath the seat
1 Toolkit ( 88)
2 Payload table
3 Table of tyre pressures
4 Rider's Manual (at edge of
carpet)
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Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Distance ridden after fuel down to
reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Multifunction display
3
1 Fuel-gauge reading
2 with seat heating
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Indicator for seat-heating
stage ( 45)
3 Text box for warnings
( 24)
4 Warning symbols ( 24)
5 Odometer and tripmeters
( 41)
Service-due indicator
( 22)
Distance covered since
fuel dropped to reserve
( 23)
6 Rev. counter
7 On-board computer read-
ings ( 40)
8 Clock ( 39)
9 with heated handlebar
OE
grips
Indicator for grip-heating
stage ( 44)
OE
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Warning and telltale lights
1 with daytime riding
2 Telltale light for left turn
3 General warning light
4 Anti-theft alarm telltale light
5 Telltale light for right turn
6 ABS warning light ( 30)
7 Warning light for fuel down
8 Warning light for engine
9 High-beam headlight tell-
OE
lights
Telltale light for daytime
riding lights ( 42)
indicators
( 24)
( 56)
indicators
to reserve ( 29)
electronics ( 30)
tale light
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Service-due indicator
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If the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for the
next service 1 is shown briefly
after the Pre-Ride Check completes. In this example the read-
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ing means "July 2013".
If the vehicle covers long distances in the course of the year,
under certain circumstances it
might be necessary to have it
serviced at a date in advance
of the forecast due date. If the
countdown distance to the odometer reading at which a service
will be due is less than 1000 km,
the distance is counted down in
steps of 100 km 2 and is shown
briefly after the Pre-Ride Check
completes.
If service is overdue, the
due date or the odometer
reading at which service was due
is accompanied by the 'general' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains permanently visible.
If the service-due indic-
ator appears more than a
month before the service date,
the date saved in the instrument
cluster must be adjusted. This
situation can occur if the battery
was disconnected.
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Distance ridden after fuel down to reserve
The distance you ride after the
fuel level drops to reserve is
shown 1 along with symbol 2.
This counter is reset and the
reading disappears as soon as
refuelling brings the total quantity
of fuel in the tank back above the
reserve level.
ice forming. The display automatically switches from any other
mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops
below this threshold for the first
time.
Tyre pressures
with tyre pressure monitoring
OE
(RDC)
rear tyre pressure. ":"
appears directly after the ignition is switched on, because
the sensors do not transmit tyre
pressures until the first time the
vehicle accelerates to more than
30 km/h.
If "General" warning light 4
flashes red, accompanied
by symbol 3, the reading is a
warning. The top arrow beside
the tyre symbol indicates a problem with the front wheel, the bottom arrow indicates a problem
with the rear wheel.
The detailed description of
BMW Motorrad RDC starts on
page ( 78).
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Ambient temperature
If ambient temperature
drops below 3 °C the temperature display flashes to draw
your attention to the risk of black
The tyre-pressure readings are
based on a reference tyre temperature of 20 °C. The front
tyre pressure is on the left 1;
the reading on the right 2 is the
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Oil level
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Oil-level indicator 1 gives you an
indication of the engine oil level.
You can call up this reading only
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
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The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating temperature.
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Scooter is upright.
The meanings of the readings
that can appear at position 2 are
as follows:
OK: Oil level is correct.
CHECK: Check the oil level the
next time you stop for fuel.
: Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated above
not satisfied).
The appropriate warning
symbol shows if the oil level
is too low.
Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
Warnings for which there is no
dedicated warning light are indicated by 'general' warning light 1
showing in combination with
a warning text at position 2 or
one of the warning symbols 3
appearing in the multifunction
display. The 'general' warning
light shows red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the
warning.
If two or more warnings occur at
the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning
symbols appear, alternating with
warning words as applicable.
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The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
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Warnings, overview
3
Warning and telltale
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lights
lights up yellow
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 29)
Warning symbols in the
display
EWS! appears on
the display
Meaning
Electronic immobiliser active ( 29)
lights up red appears on the
appears on the
display
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lights up yellow appears on the
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
display
Coolant temperature too high ( 29)
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 30)
Engine-oil level too low ( 30)
display
OIL CHECK
appears on the
display
( 30)
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Warning and telltale
lights
lights up
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
ABS fault ( 30)
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lights up yellow
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
flashes red
flashes red
+ LAMP! appears
on the display
+ LAMP! appears
on the display
+ LAMP! appears
on the display
appears on the
display
appears on the
display
The critical tyre
pressure flashes.
appears on the
display
The critical tyre
pressure flashes.
Rear light defective ( 31)
Bulb for headlight defective ( 31)
Rear light and bulb for headlight are defective ( 31)
Outside temperature warning ( 32)
Tyre pressure, front, outside permitted
tolerance ( 32)
Tyre pressure, rear, outside permitted
tolerance ( 33)
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Warning and telltale
3
lights
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flashes red
lights up yellow appears on the
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
lights up red appears on the
Warning symbols in the
display
appears on the
display
the tyre pressure
readings flash.
"" or ": "
is displayed.
display
"" or ": "
is displayed.
RDC! appears on
the display
DWA! appears on
the display
DWA! appears on
the display
display
Meaning
Tyre pressure, both tyres, outside permitted tolerance ( 33)
Signal transmission disrupted ( 34)
Sensor defective or system error
( 35)
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
( 35)
Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 35)
Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 36)
Battery charge voltage insufficient
( 36)
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Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or communication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
The reserve-fuel symbol
lights up.
Lack of fuel can cause the
engine to run irregularly or
die (risk of accident) and result
in damage to the catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Fuel reserve
approx. 3 l
Refuelling ( 70).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature symbol appears on the display.
Riding when the engine is
overheated could result in
engine damage.
Compliance with the information
set out below is essential.
Possible cause:
If the coolant level is too low.
Checking coolant level ( 95).
If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant and have
the coolant system checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause:
The coolant or engine-oil tempe-
rature is too high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant or engine-oil
temperature is frequently too
high, have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Engine in emergency-
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operation mode
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Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Unusual engine response is a
possibility.
Adapt your style of riding accordingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and refuses to start. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual engine performance might not be
available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
General warning light shows
yellow.
Oil-level symbol appears on
the display.
OIL CHECK appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. Check the engine-oil
level with the dipstick the next
time you stop to refuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 88).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the ABS function is not available. The Scooter must be ridden at a speed of at least 5 km/h
in order for ABS self-diagnosis to
complete.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS fault
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
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You can continue to ride the
vehicle, but make due provision for the fact that the ABS
function is not available. Bear
in mind the more detailed information on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault ( 77).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Rear light defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! appears on the
display.
A bulb failure on the mo-
torcycle is a safety risk, because it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Rear light or brake light defective.
Identify defective bulb by visual
check.
If the rear light is defective:
The LED rear light must be
replaced. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the brake light is defective:
Replacing bulb for brake light
( 107).
Bulb for headlight
defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! appears on the
display.
A bulb failure on the motorcycle is a safety risk, be-
cause it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Low-beam or high-beam head-
light defective.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam
headlight and high-beam headlight ( 106).
Possible cause:
Parking light defective.
The LED parking light must be
replaced. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Rear light and bulb for
headlight are defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
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+ LAMP! appears on the
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display.
Possible cause:
The rear light and a headlight
bulb are defective.
See the fault descriptions
above.
Outside temperature
warning
Ice-crystal symbol appears
on the display.
Possible cause:
The air temperature measured at
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the vehicle is lower than 3 °C.
The ambient temperature
warning does not mean that
there is no risk of ice forming at
measured temperatures above
3 °C.
Always take extra care when
temperatures are low; remember
that the danger of black ice form-
ing is particularly high on bridges
and where the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
Tyre pressure, front,
outside permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol with arrow
pointing up appears on the
display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in the
front tyre is outside permitted
tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooter's handling
characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Tyre pressure, rear,
outside permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol with arrow
pointing down appears on
the display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in the
rear tyre is outside permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooter's handling
characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Tyre pressure, both
tyres, outside permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol with arrows
pointing up and down ap-
pears on the display.
The tyre pressure readings flash.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in both
tyres is outside permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
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vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
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the tyres in the present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooter's handling
characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
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and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyres in the present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Signal transmission
disrupted
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
"" or ": " is displayed.
Possible cause:
The vehicle has not yet accelerated past the threshold of approximately 30 km/h. The RDC
sensors do not start transmitting
signals until the vehicle reaches
a speed above this threshold for
the first time ( 78).
Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a permanent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radiocommunication systems operating in the vicinity and interfering
with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. Assume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symptoms. Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Sensor defective or
system error
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
"" or ": " is displayed.
Possible cause:
Vehicle is fitted with wheels not
equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
One or two RDC sensors have
failed.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
A system error has occurred.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Battery of tyre-pressure
sensor weak
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC! appears on the display.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a significant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain operational.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
weak
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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DWA! appears on the display.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capacity.
There is no assurance of how
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long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the vehicle's
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battery is disconnected.
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Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
flat
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
General warning light shows
yellow.
DWA! appears on the display.
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This error message shows
briefly only after the PreRide-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire original capacity. There is no assurance that the anti-theft alarm
will be operational if the vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Battery charge voltage
insufficient
General warning light shows
red.
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Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery can
render various systems unavailable, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This can
result in dangerous situations.
Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the vehicle
the on-board electronics will
drain the battery.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive defective.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 38
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Ignition switch/steering
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lock
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Keys
You receive two vehicle keys.
with topcase
If you wish you can arrange to
have the topcase fitted with a
lock that can be opened with the
same key. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
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Switching on ignition
Turn the key to the ON position.
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Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 66)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 67)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to the OFF position.
The lights are switched off, the
side light and light on the rear
stowage compartment remain
illuminated briefly.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Locking handlebars
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Left stowage compartment
locked.
Key can be removed.
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Date and time
Setting time
Switch off the engine and
switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1
(TRIP) until odometer reading 3
appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the first time
value 4 to be changed starts to
flash.
Set the flashing value by pressing buttons 1 (TRIP) and 2
(INFO).
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the next value
starts to flash.
Set the flashing value by pressing buttons 1 (TRIP) and 2
(INFO).
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the reading stops
flashing.
This completes the process.
You can exit the process at the
end of each step:
Without pressing any buttons,
wait until the reading stops
flashing.
The settings already made are
accepted.
Setting date and time
Switch off the engine and
switch on the ignition.
Date and time are set
one immediately after the
other.
Repeatedly press button 2
(INFO) until the date 3 appears
on the display.
The sequence in which
day, month and year are
shown can vary from country to
country.
Press and hold down button 2
(INFO) until the first date
value 3 to be changed starts to
flash.
Set the flashing values by
pressing buttons 1 (TRIP)
and 2 (INFO).
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Press and hold down button 2
(INFO) in each case until the
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next value starts to flash.
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After setting the time, press
and hold down button 2 (INFO)
until the reading stops flashing.
This completes the process.
You can exit the process at the
end of each step:
Without pressing any buttons,
wait until the reading stops
flashing.
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The settings already made are
accepted.
Reading
Select display
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 1 to select the
reading in panel 3.
The following values can be displayed:
Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)
The 'automatic' tripmeter
(Trip A) is reset automatic-
ally five hours after the ignition
is switched off and the date
has changed
Distance travelled after fuel
down to reserve
Press button 2 to select the
reading in panel 4.
The following values can be displayed:
Ambient temperature (TEMP)
Average speed (ØSPEED)
Average fuel consumption
(ØFUEL)
Current consumption (FUEL)
Date (Date)
Oil-level reminder (OIL)
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
Tyre pressures (RDC)
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Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select a tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the tripmeter reading in panel 3 has reset.
Resetting average values
Switch on the ignition.
Select average consumption or
average speed.
Press and hold down button 2
(INFO) until the reading in
panel 4 has reset.
Lights
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
After switching off the ignition
the side light remains illuminated
briefly.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the engine
is switched on.
with daytime riding lights
In daytime the daytime riding
lights can be switched on as an
alternative to the low-beam headlight.
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High-beam headlight and
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Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher.
Parking light
Switch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it in this position until the parking lights
come on.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights.
Daytime riding lights
with daytime riding lights
Start the engine.
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Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime riding lights and
switch off the low-beam headlight.
The daytime riding lights
symbol appears on the
display.
The low-beam headlight and
the background lighting of the
instrument panel are switched
off.
In the dark or in tunnels: Press
button 1 again to switch off the
daytime riding lights and switch
on the low-beam headlight.
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By comparison with the
low-beam headlight, the
daytime running light makes the
vehicle more visible to oncoming
traffic. This improves daytime
visibility.
Turn indicators
Operating flashing turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left flashing turn
indicators.
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right flashing turn
indicators.
Centre button 1 to cancel the
flashing turn indicators.
Hazard warning flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
If you press a turn-indic-
ator button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicator
function is activated instead of
the hazard warning flashers, and
remains active until you release
the button. The hazard warning
flashers recommence flashing as
soon as the button is released.
Press button 1 to switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
Switch on the ignition and
press button 1 again to switch
off the hazard warning flashers.
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Emergency off switch
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(kill switch)
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1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
a Engine switched off
b Normal operating position
(run)
Grip heating
with heated handlebar grips
Operating grip heating
Start the engine.
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated only when the engine is
running.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The grips can be heated with
two-stage manual heating or
automatic heating. The second
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manual stage is for heating the
grips quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to stage one as soon
as the grips are warm. The following can be displayed:
Heating power is controlled
automatically as a function
of ambient temperature, road
speed and engine rpm.
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100% heating power
50% heating power
100% heating power
50% heating power
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Seat heating
with seat heating
Operating front-seat
heating
Start the engine.
Seat heating can be activated only when the engine
is running.
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Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The front seat can be heated
with two-stage manual heating or
automatic heating. The second
manual stage is for heating the
seat quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to stage one as soon
as the seat is warm. The following can be displayed:
Heating power is controlled
automatically as a function
of ambient temperature, road
speed and engine rpm.
Operating rear-seat
heating
Start the engine.
Seat heating can be activated only when the engine
is running.
Press the side of button 1 with
two dots to switch the heating
to HIGH.
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Press the side of button 1 with
one dot to switch the heating
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to LOW.
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Centre button 1 to switch off
the seat heating.
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The stage you select is indicated
by the symbol in the multifunction display 2. Stage two is for
heating the seat quickly: it is advisable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the seat is warm.
The following can be displayed:
50% heating power
100% heating power
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
handbrake lever while riding
the vehicle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the
Scooter is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 of the
left brake lever or adjusting
screw 2 of the right brake lever
to the desired position.
The adjusting screw is
easier to turn if you push
the handbrake lever forward.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: widest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
To position 5: narrowest span
between handlebar grip and
handlebar lever
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Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Pivot the mirror to the correct
position by pressing gently at
the edge.
Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen
Start the engine.
Press top section of button 1
to raise the windscreen.
Press bottom section of button 1 to lower the windscreen.
Stowage compartments
Using front stowage
compartments
To open a stowage compartment, press appropriate release
lever 1 down.
To close a stowage
compartment, press the lid until
it latches shut.
The left stowage compartment is locked along with
the steering.
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Opening/closing rear
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stowage compartment
Open the seat.
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The stowage compartment
light switches on when
switching on the ignition.
After switching off the ignition
the stowage compartment light
remains illuminated briefly.
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To stow two helmets in the
stowage compartment, position
the helmets as shown here.
Close the seat.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
Scooter. Increase spring preload
when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
To increase spring preload:
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction A as indicated by
the arrow.
To reduce spring preload: Use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction B as indicated by
the arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
increase 4 clicks from the lowest preload setting (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
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Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooters's handling
characteristics and increase the
rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pressures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves installed perpendicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
Fit valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to prevent sudden deflation.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.4 bar (Tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
This vehicle has a symmetricbeam low-beam headlight. If
the vehicle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of
the road applies, its symmetric
low-beam headlight means that
no measures are necessary to
prevent the headlight beam from
dazzling oncoming traffic.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is generally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are
unsure whether the headlight
beam-throw setting is correct.
Seat
Opening/closing seat
Switch off the ignition.
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To close, press the rear of the
seat down until it latches shut.
Adjusting pelvic support
Open the seat.
Push the ignition key down and
turn it clockwise.
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If the action is stiff press down
on the seat at the rear and
then lift it slightly at the rear.
Align mounts 4 in the pelvic
support in the desired position
above the screws in the seat.
Slacken screw 1 ten full turns.
Slacken screw 2 ten full turns.
Slacken screw 3 ten full turns.
Repeat this sequence until the
pelvic support can be removed.
Do not remove the screws
from the seat.
Tighten screw 1 five full turns.
Tighten screw 2 five full turns.
Tighten screw 3 five full turns.
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Repeat this sequence until
the pelvic support is installed.
Tighten the screws only until
hand-tight.
Pelvic support to seat ( 122)
Close the seat.
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Anti-theft alarm DWA
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Registration of the remote con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Overview
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General information about
the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
Any attempt to move the vehicle,
change its position, start it
without an authorised key or
disconnect the starter battery will
trigger the alarm. The sensitivity
of the system is parameterised
so that slight vibrations will
not trigger the alarm. Once
the system has been activated,
any attempt to tamper with the
vehicle is indicated acoustically
by the siren and visually by all
four turn indicators flashing in
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unison.
You can change some of your
DWA alarm system's parameters
to suit your personal preferences.
Conserving power in the
vehicle's starter battery
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In order to conserve the power
of the starter battery and ensure that the vehicle will start,
the DWA anti-theft alarm automatically switches off the alarm
function a few days after being
activated. In most cases, however, the system will remain active for at least 10 days.
Radio interference
Radio systems or devices transmitting on the same frequency as
the remote control of the DWA
anti-theft alarm can interfere with
operation of the system. If problems of this nature occur, point
the remote control toward the
vehicle from another direction.
Controls
1 LED ( 21)
2 Right button ( 56)
3 Left button (ribbed)
( 55)
Activation
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Activation with motion
sensor
The alarm function is activated
by pressing button 1 on the
remote control once, or
by switching off the ignition (if
programmed); when the ignition is switched off 30 seconds
elapse before the start of the
activation phase
Activation is confirmed
by the turn indicators flashing
twice and
by the alarm tone sounding
twice.
If you want to activate the alarm
function more than one minute
after switching off the ignition,
you must press button 1 for
longer than one second.
Activation phase
The anti-theft alarm needs 15
seconds to achieve fully active
status. No alarm is triggered during this time.
Conserving battery power
If it remains deactivated for approximately one hour, the antitheft alarm shuts down in order
not to draw power unnecessar-
ily from the battery. If you want
to activate the alarm function
after the anti-theft alarm has shut
down in this way, you have to
switch the ignition on and then
off again.
Motion sensor when the
Maxi-Scooter is to be
transported
If you want to transport your
Maxi-Scooter by train or on a
trailer, for example, it is advisable to switch off the motion
sensor. If the motion sensor
is not switched off the severe
movements occurring in transit
could trigger the alarm.
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Press button 1 on the remote
control a second time during
the activation phase.
Turn indicators flash three
times.
Alarm tone sounds three times.
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Motion sensor is deactivated.
Alarm function
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
Alarm triggers
An alarm can be triggered by:
the motion sensor
attempt to switch on the ignition with an unauthorised key
disconnection of the anti-theft
alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's
battery (DWA internal battery
in the anti-theft alarm provides
power).
Alarm
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An alarm lasts for 26 seconds.
The system is active again another 12 seconds later. You can
interrupt an alarm at any time by
pressing button 1 on the remote
control. This function does not
change the status of the antitheft alarm.
While an alarm is in progress an
alarm tone sounds and the turn
indicators flash. You can program
the type of alarm tone.
Reason for an alarm
Once you have deactivated the
alarm function, the anti-theft
alarm status indicator is active for
a period of one minute to show
you reasons for alarms, if any,
that were triggered in your absence:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor;
motorcycle was rocked forward/
back
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor;
motorcycle was rocked to the
side
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised key
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Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the anti-theft alarm from the
vehicle's battery
Information on alarm
triggering
If an alarm was triggered after
the last activation of the alarm
function, the rider is notified
accordingly by an alarm tone
sounding once when the ignition
is switched on.
Deactivation
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Deactivating alarm
function
Press button 1 on the remote
control once or switch on the
ignition with an authorised key.
Note that you can deactiv-
ate the alarm function with
the ignition key only when the kill
switch is in the RUN position.
If the alarm function is de-
activated by the remote
control and the ignition is not
subsequently switched on, the
alarm function automatically goes
active again after 30 seconds if
"Activation after ignition OFF" is
programmed.
Turn indicators flash once.
Alarm tone sounds once (if
programmed).
Alarm function is deactivated.
Conserving battery power
Approximately one hour after the
alarm is armed, the receiver for
the remote control in the antitheft alarm shuts down in order
not to draw power unnecessarily from the battery. If you want
to deactivate the alarm function
after the receiver has shut down
in this way, you have to switch
the ignition on.
Programming
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Programming options
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alarm:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation of the
anti-theft alarm in addition to
visual confirmation by turn indicators flashing
Rising and falling or intermittent
alarm tone
Automatic activation of the
alarm function after the ignition is switched off
Default settings
The anti-theft alarm ships with
the following default settings:
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activation/deactivation of the
anti-theft alarm: No
Alarm tone: Intermittent
Automatic activation of the
alarm function after the ignition is switched off: No
Programming anti-theft
alarm
Deactivate the alarm function.
Switch on the ignition ( 38).
Press button 1 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch off
the ignition.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch on
the ignition.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
three times.
The programming function is
active.
Programming is a four-step
process, although no function
is allocated to step 2. The
number of times the anti-theft
alarm status-indicator light on
the vehicle flashes corresponds
to the active programming
step. An alarm tone sounds
by way of confirmation when
button 1 is pressed, and an
acknowledgement tone sounds
when button 2 is pressed.
Step 1: Do you want a con-
firmation tone to sound after
activation/deactivation of the
anti-theft alarm?
Yes:
Press button 1.
No:
Press button 2.
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Step 2:
No function allocated to this step.
Press button 1 or button 2.
Step 3: Which alarm tone
would you like the alarm to
sound?
Rising and falling:
Press button 1.
Intermittent:
Press button 2.
Step 4: Do you want to have
the alarm function activated
automatically when you switch
off the ignition?
Yes:
Press button 1.
No:
Press button 2.
Under what
circumstances is
programming aborted?
Programming is aborted
if the ignition is switched off
before completion of the last
step in the programming sequence.
or automatically if more than
30 seconds are allowed to
elapse between any two consecutive steps in the programming routine.
The new settings are not saved if
programming is aborted.
Saving programming
Programming is saved
if the ignition is switched off
after completion of the last
step in the programming sequence
or automatically 30 seconds
after completion of the last
step in the programming
routine
The anti-theft alarm status indicator light stops flashing and four
acknowledgement tones sound.
Registration of the remote control
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
When is it necessary to
register a remote control?
If you want to register an additional remote control or register
a remote control as a replacement for one that has been mislaid, you must always register all
the remote control units with the
anti-theft alarm. You can register
a maximum of four remote control units.
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Deactivate the alarm function.
Switch on the ignition ( 38).
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch off
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the ignition.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch on
the ignition.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
twice.
You can now register a maximum
of four remote control units with
the anti-theft alarm. Registration
is a three-step process and has
to be repeated for each remote
control unit.
Press and hold down button 1
and button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1 and button 2.
LED lights up.
Press button 1 or button 2.
Alarm tone sounds once.
LED goes out.
Remote control has been re-
gistered.
Repeat this three-step proced-
ure for each additional remote
control.
Termination of
registration
Logon is ended in the following
situations:
4 remote control units have
been logged on.
Ignition is switched OFF.
30 seconds elapse without a
button being pressed after the
ignition has been switched off.
30 seconds elapse without a
button being pressed after a
remote control unit has been
registered.
When registration terminates the
LED flashes and the acknowledgement tone sounds three
times.
Synchronisation
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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When is it necessary to
synchronise the remote
control?
The remote control has to be
synchronised if the buttons of
the remote control have been
pressed more than 256 times
outside the receiver's range.
Once this limit has been reached,
the receiver on the vehicle will no
longer react to the signals from
the remote control.
Synchronising remote
control
Press and hold down button 1
and button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1 and button 2.
LED lights up.
Press button 1 or button 2.
LED goes out.
Remote control has been synchronised.
Battery
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
When does the battery
have to be changed?
The battery in the remote control
is due to be changed after approximately 2 - 3 years. You can
tell that the battery is weak if the
LED does not light up or lights
up only briefly when a button is
pressed.
Changing battery
Remove screw 2 and remove
bottom part of housing 1.
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Slide old battery 3 forward
from under retainer 5.
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Using a battery of the
wrong type or inserting the
battery with the polarity reversed
can cause irreparable damage to
the device.
Use only the specified type of
battery (see "Technical Data").
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
Slip the new battery into position, making sure that the positive terminal of the battery is
facing up.
Position the bottom part of the
housing at projection 6 of the
front edge and close the housing, noting two guide pins 4.
Install screw 2.
The LED on the remote control lights up, indicating that the
remote control has to be synchronised.
To synchronise the remote
control, make sure that it is
within range of the receiver and
press button 1 twice.
LED 2 starts flashing and then
goes out after a few seconds.
The remote control is again
ready for use.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maxi-Scooter Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing vehicle for transporta-
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Rider's equipment
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Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
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This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the Maxi-Scooter's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjust spring preload and tyre
pressures to suit total weight.
with luggage carrier
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage carrier
max 9 kg
with topcase
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the vehicle.
Payload of topcase
max 5 kg
OA
OA
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
max 130 km/h
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various boundary conditions can adversely affect the handling of your MaxiScooter:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
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Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
Risk of burn injury
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use. There is a risk
of burn injuries by contact with
hot surfaces, particularly at the
silencer.
When you park the Maxi-Scooter
make sure that no-one comes
into contact with the engine and
exhaust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified maintenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter.
Risk of overheating
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away immediately after starting the engine.
Tampering
Tampering with the Maxi-
Scooter's settings (e.g.
electronic engine management
unit, throttle valves, clutch) can
cause damages to the components in question and lead to failure of safety-relevant functions.
Damage caused in this way is
not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, settings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake fluid levels for frontwheel and rear-wheel brakes
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Spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
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Security of the luggage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
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Starting
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 66)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 67)
Operate the brake.
Press starter button 1.
The vehicle cannot be star-
ted while the side stand
is extended. Extending the side
stand while the engine is running
kills the engine.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine refuses to start. ( 120)
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the instruments and the telltale
and warning lights when the ignition is switched on: this is the
"Pre-Ride-Check". The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
Phase 1
The speedometer needle swings
to the limit value on its scale.
The warning and indicator lights
are switched on.
Phase 2
The speedometer needle swings
back to its original position. The
telltale and warning lights go out.
If the needle did not move or if a
warning light or telltale light did
not show:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if one of the
warning lights fails to show.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in the
pre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
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specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The MaxiScooter has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as
the vehicle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Riding
At engine speeds below pullaway
rpm (approx. 2000 rpm) the
centrifugal clutch remains
disengaged, the Maxi-Scooter is
in neutral. When engine speed
increases past pullaway rpm the
clutch engages and the MaxiScooter moves off.
At speeds from approx. 50 km/h
to approx. 110 km/h the engine
is running at constant speed and
operating in its maximum torque
band. Road speed is varied by
the change in transmission ratio
in the continuously variable transmission. Consequently, engine
noise changes only slightly within
this speed range.
Engine speed does not increase
unless the vehicle is brought up
a speed higher than approx. 110
km/h.
Running in
Engine
Until the first running-in check,
vary the engine load range frequently as you ride.
Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
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Do not omit the first running-in
check after 500 - 1200 km.
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
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can compensate for this initial reduction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
New tyres do not provide
full grip straight away. Wet
roads and extremely sharp inclines pose a risk of accident.
Ride carefully and avoid
extremely sharp inclines.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Load distribution shifts dynamically between the front and rear
wheels when the vehicle brakes.
The sharper the vehicle decelerates, the more load is shifted
to the front wheel. The higher
the wheel load, the more braking
force can be transmitted without
the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force
you apply to the brake lever.
This makes the best possible
use of the dynamic increase in
load at the front wheel. In the
"panic braking situations" that
are trained so frequently, braking force is applied as rapidly as
possible and with the rider's full
force applied to the brake levers;
under these circumstances, the
dynamic shift in load distribution
cannot keep pace with the increase in deceleration and the
tyres cannot transmit the full
braking force to the surface of
the road. Under these circumstances the front wheel can lock
up.
BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
the front wheel from locking up.
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Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when descending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads diminish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
Wetness and dirt result in
poor braking efficiency.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency is
restored.
Maxi-Scooter Parking
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the Maxi-Scooter on the stand.
The parking brake prevents the
vehicle from rolling away.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the vehicle.
Do not lean or sit on the vehicle
with the side stand extended.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
Centre stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
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could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the vehicle
would topple in consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the vehicle
with the centre stand extended.
Extend the centre stand and
lift the Maxi-Scooter on to the
stand.
Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its centre stand.
Push the ignition key down and
turn it counter-clockwise.
If it is hard to open, push fueltank cover 1 to the rear then
flick it forward to open.
Open fuel filler cap 2.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the road surface. This could
cause a fall.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the vehicle
on leaded fuel or fuel with metallic additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
If filling occurs after the fuel
level has gone below the
reserve limit, the amount filled
must be greater than the reserve
amount for the new fuel level to
be recognised and the warning
light to switch off.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 16 l
Fuel reserve
approx. 3 l
Close fuel filler cap 2.
Push fuel-tank cover 1 until it
latches shut.
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Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
vehicle are adequately protected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
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The Maxi-Scooter can
topple and fall on its side.
Secure Maxi-Scooter against toppling; this is best done with the
support of a 2nd person.
Push the vehicle on to the
transportation flat and hold it
in position: do not place it on
the side stand or centre stand.
At the rear right, loop the strap
round the mount of the silencer
and tighten.
Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.
At the front, loop a strap over
the bottom fork bridge on each
side and tighten.
At the rear left, loop the strap
round the spring strut mount
and tighten.
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Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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Engineering details
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 78
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How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors hat include
the coefficient of friction of the
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of friction
than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
The lower the coefficient of friction, the longer the braking distance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that brak-
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ing force exceeds the maximum
transferable limit, the wheels start
to lock and the vehicle loses its
directional stability; a fall is imminent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregularities can cause the wheels to
lose contact temporarily with
the road surface; if this happens the braking force that can
be transmitted to the road can
drop to zero. If the brakes are
applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce
braking force to ensure that directional stability is maintained
when the wheels regain contact
with the road surface. At this instant the BMW Motorrad ABS
must assume an extremely low
coefficient of friction, so that the
wheels will continue to rotate under all imaginable circumstances,
because this is the precondition
for ensuring directional stability.
As soon as is registers the actual circumstances, the system
reacts instantly and adjusts braking force accordingly to achieve
optimum braking.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not
intervene until very late, if at
all. Under these circumstances
the rear wheel can lift off the
ground, and the outcome can
be a highsiding situation in which
the Maxi-Scooter can flip over.
Severe braking can cause
the rear wheel to lift off the
ground.
When you brake, bear in mind
that ABS control cannot always
be relied on to prevent the rear
wheel from lifting clear of the
ground.
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What is the design
baseline for
BMW Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS ensures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not optimised for special requirements
that apply under extreme competitive situations off-road or on
the track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If
the system registers implausible values for a lengthy period,
the ABS function is deactivated
for safety reasons and an ABS
fault message is issued. Self-diagnosis has to complete before
fault messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by applying the front brake (burnout).
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while descending off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the
BMW Motorrad ABS is always
maintained in optimum condition,
it is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified
running-in checks.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering! When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the vehicle's weight and mo-
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BMW Motorrad ABS is unable
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Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
Function
A sensor integrated into each
tyre measures the air temperature and the air pressure inside
the tyre and transmits this information to the control unit.
Each sensor has a centrifugalforce tripswitch that does not
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enable transmission of the measured values until the vehicle has
accelerated to about 30 km/h.
The display shows for each
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal
is received for the first time. The
sensors continue to transmit the
measured-value signals for ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop.
Temperature
compensation
Tyre pressure is a temperaturesensitive variable: pressure increases as tyre temperature rises
and decreases as tyre temperature drops. Tyre temperature
depends on ambient temperature, on the style of riding and
the duration of the ride.
The tyre-pressure readings
shown by the multifunction
display are temperaturecompensated; the reference tyre
temperature for these readings
is always 20 °C. The gauges on
service station air lines do not
compensate for temperature.
The tyre pressure recorded
depends on tyre temperature. In
most instances, therefore, these
gauge readings will not tally with
the pressures shown by the
multifunction display.
Pressure adaptation
Compare the RDC readings on
the multifunction display with
the value in the table on the
back cover of the Rider's Manual.
Then use the air line at a service
station to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the value in the table.
Example: According to the
Rider's Manual, tyre pressure
should be 2.5 bar, but the
reading in the multifunction
display is 2.3 bar, so pressure is
low by 0.2 bar.
The gauge on the air line shows
2.4 bar. You must now increase
tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar difference between the value in the
table and the RDC reading; when
the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,
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pressure.
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Scooter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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BMW Motorrad cannot
examine or test each
product of outside origin to
ensure that it can be used on or
in connection with BMW vehicles
without constituting a safety
hazard. Country-specific official
authorisation does not suffice
as assurance. Tests conducted
by these instances cannot
make provision for all operating
conditions experienced by BMW
vehicles and, consequently,
they are not sufficient in some
circumstances.
Use only parts and accessories approved by BMW for your
vehicle.
BMW has conducted extensive testing of the parts and accessory products to establish
that they are safe, functional and
suitable. Consequently, BMW
accepts product liability. BMW
accepts no liability whatsoever for
parts and accessories that it has
not approved.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all
the legal requirements. Make
sure that the vehicle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Your BMW Motorrad dealer can
offer expert advice on the choice
of genuine BMW parts, accessories and other products.
You can examine all the optional
accessories from BMW Motorrad
by visiting our website:
"www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
Operating electrical
accessories
Battery capacity is not monitored
while one or more sockets are
in use. Running add-on devices
for a lengthy period without the
engine running can completely
drain the battery. Under these
circumstances there is no guarantee that the Maxi-Scooter will
start.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sockets to the auxiliary devices must
be routed in such a way that
they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steering
angle or obstruct handling
Cannot be trapped
Topcase
with topcase
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Opening topcase
Turn the key to the OPEN position in topcase lock 1.
Push the topcase lock forward.
Topcase handle 2 pops up.
Pull the release lever behind
cover 3 to the rear.
The lid of the topcase opens.
Open the topcase lid.
Closing topcase
Make sure that topcase
handle 2 is extended.
Close the topcase lid and push
it down until it latches shut.
Check that nothing is trapped
between the lid and the case.
Close topcase handle 2.
If applicable, turn the key in the
topcase lock to the CLOSE
position and remove the key
from the lock.
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Turn the key to the OPEN position in topcase lock 1.
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Push the topcase lock forward.
Topcase handle 2 pops up.
Turn the key to the RELEASE
position in the topcase lock.
Pull release lever 4 to the rear
and at the same time lift the
topcase slightly by means of
the carry handle.
Work the topcase to the rear
to remove it from the topcase
carrier.
Installing topcase
Make sure that topcase
handle 2 is extended and that
the key is in the RELEASE
position in the topcase lock.
Seat the topcase in the topcase carrier at the front.
Pull release lever 4 back; at the
same time seat the rear of the
topcase in the topcase carrier.
Close topcase handle 2.
If applicable, turn the key in the
topcase lock to the CLOSE
position and remove the key
from the lock.
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Scooter lock
with Scooter lock
Securing vehicle
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From below, work the rear endpiece 1 of the Scooter lock
into the rear connector.
Then turn the endpiece forward.
Turn the handlebars to the
left and bring the end of the
Scooter lock up to the end of
the handlebar.
Slip first chain link 2 on to
handlebar connector 3 and slip
locking piece 4 into position.
Lock the Scooter lock and remove the key.
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Alternatively, the Maxi-Scooter
can be secured to a fixed object
such as a post.
Pass the Scooter lock round
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the post and slip the chain
through endpiece 1. Then secure first chain link 2 to the
handlebar as described above.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasteners on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and repair
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work in the Repair Manual on
DVD for your vehicle, which is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for special tools and a thorough knowledge of the technology involved.
If you are in doubt, consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Standard toolkit
1 Hook wrench
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel ( 48).
2 Torx wrench, T30
Checking engine oil level
( 88).
Topping up coolant
( 96).
3 Spare fuses with puller tool
Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A
and 15 A
Replace the fuses.
4 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 8/10
Removing battery
( 112).
5 Reversible screwdriver
blade
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Remove the body panels.
Removing battery
( 112).
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
Oil can collect in the sump
if the Maxi-Scooter is out
of use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped
into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to misinterpretation; this in turn, means
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that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the engine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
With the Maxi-Scooter at operating temperature place it on
its centre stand, making sure
that the ground is level and
firm.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove footrest plate 1.
Lift cover 2 up to remove.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry
cloth.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
filler neck, but do not engage
the threads.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
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If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.
Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX marks
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(Engine at regular operating
temperature)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 l (Difference between
MIN and MAX)
Install cover 2.
Insert footrest plate 1.
Brake system
Checking operation of the
brakes
Pull the right brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Pull the left brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
To test the parking brake, extend the side stand and try to
push the Maxi-Scooter forward
and back.
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The Maxi-Scooter must refuse
to move.
If a clear pressure point is not
perceptible or if the Maxi-Scooter
can be pushed in either direction:
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: on left and
right between wheel and front
suspension toward brake
pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake system.
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past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check the rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
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and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the
bottom right toward brake
pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
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ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-pad
thickness, parking brake
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the
right toward brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit of
parking brake
min 1.0 mm (The wear indicators (grooves) must be clearly
visible.)
If the brake pads are worn past
the minimum permissible thickness:
If the brake pads are per-
mitted to wear past the
minimum permissible thickness
braking performance is reduced
and there is the possibility of the
Maxi-Scooter moving even with
the side stand extended.
In order to avoid the risk of the
Maxi-Scooter toppling off its
stand, do not permit the brake
pads to wear past the specified
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its centre stand.
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Check the brake fluid level in
right brake fluid reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
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causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in
left brake fluid reservoir 1.
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Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
Checking coolant level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its centre stand.
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Specified coolant level in
expansion tank
Brake fluid level, rear
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
Check the coolant level in the
expansion tank through opening 1 below the right footplate.
Between MIN and MAX marks
(engine cold)
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
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Topping up coolant
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Remove footrest plate 1.
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Remove screw 1 and remove
the cover.
Open cap 2 of the coolant expansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
Checking coolant level ( 95).
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.
Lay the cover in position and
install screw 1.
Install footrest plate 1.
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Rims and tyres
Check the rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking tyre tread depth
Your Maxi-Scooter's hand-
ling and grip can be impaired even before the tyres wear
to the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in good
time before they wear to the
minimum permissible tread
depth.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the MaxiScooter on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
Wear indicators are built
into the main profile
grooves on each tyre. The tyre
is worn out when the tyre tread
has worn down to the level of
the marks. The locations of the
marks are indicated on the edge
of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI,
TWI or by an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minimum:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applicable.
Wheels
Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre,
BMW Motorrad tests and
classifies as roadworthy certain
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot
assess the suitability or provide
any guarantee of road safety for
other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by
BMW Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or on
the Internet at www.bmwmotorrad.com.
Effect of wheel size on
ABS
Wheel size is very important as a
parameter for the ABS. In particular, the diameter and the width
of a vehicle's wheels are programmed into the control unit
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example by a switch to wheels
other than those installed exworks, can have serious effects
on the performance of the system.
The sensor rings are essential
for correct road-speed calculation, and they too must match
the vehicle's system and consequently cannot be changed.
If you decide that you would
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like to fit non-standard wheels
to your Maxi-Scooter, it is very
important to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control unit
can be changed to suit the new
wheel sizes.
Removing front wheel
Remove screws 1 and 2 on left
and right and work the frontwheel cover forward to remove.
Remove screw 1 and remove
the ABS sensor from its bore.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 2 of the brake
calipers on left and right.
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