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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your
journeys will be pleasant and
safe.
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . .. ...... . .. 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the trim pan-
el . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . .. . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Status indicators . .. ... . 21
Standard status indicat-
ors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22
Status indicators with on-
board computer . . . . . .. . . .. . . 23
Status indicators with
tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 24
Standard warnings . . . . . . . .. . 24
Warnings issued by the on-
board computer . . . . . .. . . .. . . 29
ABS warnings . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 29
RDC warnings . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 32
Anti-theft alarm warnings. . . . 37
4 Operation .. .. ... .. .. ... . . 39
Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . 41
Clock . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Odometer and
tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure monitoring
(ReifenDruck-Control)
RDC . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 49
Turn indicators . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 50
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 51
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Grip heating . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 52
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 53
Clutch . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 54
Mirrors . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spring preload . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 55
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 56
Tyres . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlight . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . 58
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 59
Helmet holder . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 60
5 Riding ........ .. .. ... .. .. . 61
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 64
Starting. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Running in . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Riding off-road . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 68
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 68
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 70
Refuelling . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 72
6 Engineering details.. .. . 75
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad ABS . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7 Accessories . .. . .. .. ... .. 81
General instructions . . . . . .. . . 82
Power socket . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 82
Luggage . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 83
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 88
8 Maintenance . ...... .. .. . 91
General instructions . . . . . .. . . 92
Toolkit. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake system . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 94
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 95
Brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . 98
Clutch . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tyres . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 100
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 100
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 101
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 102
Front-wheel stand .. . . .. . . . 108
Bulbs . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109
Air filter . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Battery . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
9 Care ... .. .. ... .. .. ... . .. 123
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 124
Cleaning easily damaged
components .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Protective wax coating . . . . 126
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 126
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 126
10 Technical data . .. ... 127
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 128
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 129
Engine . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 131
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 132
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Clutch . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Transmission . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 133
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 134
Running gear . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 134
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . .. . . 135
Electrics . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
Weights . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 139
Riding specifications . . . . . . 140
11 Service ... .. .. ... .. .. . 141
BMW Motorrad service. . . . 142
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
BMW Motorrad mobility
services - roadside assist-
ance . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 143
Maintenance work. . . . . . . . . 143
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Confirmation of service . . . . 149
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview
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Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial
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overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treatment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.
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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
motorcycle 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.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are assembled complete with
all the BMW optional extras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain optional accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motorcycle.
Electronic immobiliser.
EWS
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage)
Anti-lock brake system
ABS
Tyre pressure control
RDC
(ReifenDruck-Control)
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Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, 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 motorcycle
might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual on account
of country-specific differences.
If your BMW 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.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your motorcycle
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
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the trim panel . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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General view, left side
1 Power socket ( 82)
2 Seat lock ( 59)
3 Engine-oil filler neck and
oil dipstick ( 93)
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General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 71)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 97)
3 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (VIN) (on steering-head
bearing)
Type plate (on steeringhead bearing)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 96)
5 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 98)
Coolant filler neck (behind
side panel) ( 99)
6 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 55)
7 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
( 56)
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Underneath the seat
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1 Location of first-aid kit
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(OA)
2 Toolkit
3 Payload table
4 Table of tyre pressures
5 Helmet holder ( 60)
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7 Tool for adjusting spring
preload ( 55)
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Underneath the trim panel
1 Battery ( 118)
2 Intake air silencer ( 116)
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Handlebar fitting, left
2
1 with on-board com-
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2 with BMW Motorrad
3 Horn
4 Flashing turn indicators,
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5 High-beam headlight and
OE
puter
Operating the on-board
computer ( 43)
OE
ABS
Operating the ABS
( 53)
left ( 50)
Hazard warning flashers
( 51)
headlight flasher ( 50)
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Handlebar fitting, right
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 52)
2 Starter button ( 65)
3 with heated handlebar
4 Flashing turn indicators,
5 Cancel button, flashing
OE
grips
Grip heating ( 52)
right ( 50)
Hazard warning flashers
( 51)
turn indicators ( 50)
Pushbutton, cancel hazard
warning flashers ( 51)
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Instrument panel
2
1 Telltale lights ( 22)
2 Speedometer
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3 Operation of the clock
( 42)
4 Multifunction display
( 22)
5 Operating the odometer
( 42)
with on-board com-
OE
puter
Operation of the stopwatch
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( 47)
6 Telltale light, anti-theft
alarm (OE)
Sensor for instrument lighting
with on-board com-
OE
puter
Warning light for engine
rpm ( 48)
7 Rev. counter
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The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
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Headlight
2
1 Low-beam headlight
2 High-beam headlight
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3 Side light
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Status indicators
Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status indicators with on-board
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators with tyre pressure
monitoring (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the on-board
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Standard status
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indicators
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Multifunction display
Telltale lights
Service-due indicator
1 Clock ( 42)
2 Odometer and tripmeters
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1 High-beam headlight
2 Flashing turn indicators,
left
3 Idle
4 Flashing turn indicators,
right
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. The month is shown as a
two-digit number and the year as
a four-digit number, with a colon
as separator, so in this example
the next service is due in March
2007.
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If the motorcycle 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 2. 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 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 accom-
panied by the 'General' warning
light showing yellow. The word
"Service" remains permanently
visible.
If the sevice-due indicator
appears more than a month
before the service date, the date
saved in the instrument cluster
must be adjusted. This situation
can occur if the battery was disconnected for a prolonged period
of time.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Status indicators with on-board computer
with on-board computer
OE
Multifunction display
1 Status-indicator panel of
the on-board computer
( 43)
2 Gear indicator ( 23)
3 Coolant temperature
( 24)
4 Fuel capacity ( 24)
Gear indicator
The gear engaged or N
for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the
'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
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Coolant temperature
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The horizontal bars above
the temperature symbol
indicate the coolant temperature.
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars above
the fuel-pump symbol indicate the remaining quantity of
fuel. The top bar is larger than
the others and the quantity of
fuel it represents is significantly
larger.
Once you have refuelled, the
gauge briefly shows the original
level, before the reading is up-
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dated.
Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC)
with tyre pressure monitoring
OE
(RDC)
1 Tyre-pressure readout
( 49)
The figures shown in the
tyre-pressure readings are
temperature-compensated (see
the section entitled "Engineering
details").
Standard warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
warning lights 1 or by the 'General' warning light 2 showing in
combination with a text warning
or a warning symbol in the multifunction display. 'General' warning light 2 shows red or yellow,
depending on the urgency of the
warning.
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Warning symbols 1 and 2 can
appear on the multifunction display. Text warnings such as 3,
for example, appear in the odometer panel and are accompanied by warning-triangle symbol 4.
If two or more warnings occur at
the same time, all the appropriate
warning lights and warning symbols appear. You can call up text
warnings to alternate with the
odometer readings ( 42). The
status of the 'General' warning
light matches the most urgent
warning.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
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Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
EWS appears on
the display.
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
Lights up red Flashes
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
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Flashes
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
play
LAMP appears on
the display.
Coolant temperature too high ( 27)
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 28)
Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)
Bulb defective ( 28)
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Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display.
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
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Misfiring can damage the catalytic
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling ( 71).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
The temperature symbol
flashes.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the instructions below.
Possible cause:
If the coolant level is too low.
Check the coolant level ( 98).
If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant ( 99).
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched on so that the radiator fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature is
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop,
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preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Engine power might be reduced
and this can cause hazardous
situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road
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users.
Engine power level might be
lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and refuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual engine power might not be available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for engine-oil
pressure flashes.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immediately and switch off the engine.
The insufficient oil pres-
sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. The
only way of checking whether
the oil level is correct is to check
with the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:
The engine-oil level is too low.
Check the engine oil level
( 93).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 94).
Possible cause:
The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-
cient.
Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
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Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display.
LAMP appears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Low-beam headlight, parking
light, rear-light, brake-light or
turn-indicator bulb defective.
Visually inspect to ascertain
which bulb is defective.
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb ( 110).
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb ( 110).
Replacing parking-light bulb
( 112).
Replace the brake light and
rear light bulb ( 114).
Replacing turn indicator bulbs,
front and rear ( 113).
Warnings issued by the on-board computer
with on-board computer
The ambient-temperature reading flashes.
Possible cause:
The air temperature measured
at the motorcycle is lower than
3 °C.
OE
The ice warning does not
mean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measured
temperatures above 3 °C.
Always take extra care and think
well ahead when temperatures
are low; remember that the
danger of black ice is particularly
high on bridges and where the
road is in the shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
ABS warnings
Mode of presentation
with BMW Motorrad ABS
OE
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ABS warnings are indicated by
ABS warning light 1.
The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries.
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Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad ABS start on
page ( 76), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Flashes
Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)
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Lights up
Lights up
ABS deactivated ( 32)
ABS fault ( 32)
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Self-diagnosis not
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completed
with BMW Motorrad ABS
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ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS function is not
available, because selfdiagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
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available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS deactivated
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
OE
with BMW Motorrad ABS
Activate the ABS function
( 53).
ABS fault
with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind 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.
OE
RDC warnings
with tyre pressure monitoring
OE
(RDC)
Mode of presentation
OE
Warning symbol 1 indicates a
critical tyre pressure, and the corresponding reading for the front
tyre pressure 2 or the rear tyre
pressure 3 flashes.
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If the critical value is close
to the limit of the permissible tolerance range, the reading
is accompanied by the 'General'
warning light showing yellow. If
the tyre pressure registered by
the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range, the
'General' warning light flashes
red.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad RDC start on
page ( 78), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
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Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
The critical pressure flashes.
Flashes red Appears on the dis-
play
The critical pressure flashes.
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
RdCappears on
the display.
Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted
tolerance ( 35)
Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance ( 35)
Signal transmission disrupted ( 35)
Sensor defective or system error
( 36)
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
( 36)
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Tyre pressure close
to limit of permitted
tolerance
General warning light shows
yellow.
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display.
The critical pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is close
to the limit of permitted tolerance.
Correct the tyre pressure as
stated on the inside cover of
the Rider's Manual.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Tyre pressure outside
permitted tolerance
General warning light
flashes red.
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display.
The critical pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage and
to ascertain whether the motorcycle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the motorcycle can be ridden
with the tyre in its present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle'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.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
motorcycle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Signal transmission
disrupted
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.
Possible cause:
The motorcycle has not yet accelerated past the threshold of
approximately 30 km/h. The
RDC sensors do not start trans-
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mitting signals until the motorcycle reaches a speed above this
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threshold ( 78).
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Increase speed above this
threshold 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.
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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. As-
sume 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.
Sensor defective or
system error
General warning light shows
yellow.
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display.
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.
Possible cause:
Motorcycle 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
General warning light shows
yellow.
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display.
RdCappears on the display.
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This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a 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 warnings
with anti-theft alarm
General warning light shows
yellow.
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The text warning dWA appears,
accompanied by a warning-triangle symbol to indicate that this
is a warning.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride 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 motorcycle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 41
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 42
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure monitoring
(ReifenDruck-Control) RDC . . . . . . . . . 49
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Ignition switch and
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steering lock
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Keys
You receive two master keys and
one spare key. Please consult
the information on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost
or mislaid ( 41).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
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key.
with case
with topcase
If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases and the topcase fitted with locks that can
be opened with this key as well.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Switching on ignition
Turn the key to position 1.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 65)
with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 66)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessor-
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ies remain operational for a limited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the on-board socket.
Locking handlebars
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left
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Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser EWS
Protection against theft
The electronic immobiliser EWS
helps protect your BMW motorcycle from theft, and this enhanced security is at your disposal without any need for you to
set parameters or activate additional systems. The engine of a
motorcycle fitted with this electronic immobiliser can be started
only with the keys that belong to
the vehicle. You can also have
your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer bar individual keys, for
example if a particular key goes
missing. The engine cannot be
started with a key that has been
barred.
In-key electronics
The motorcycle's electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the electronics in the key; these signals
are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
A spare key attached to
the same ring as the ignition key used to start the engine could "irritate" the electronics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The EWS warning appears in the
multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key separately from the ignition key.
Replacement and extra
keys
You can obtain replacement/extra
keys only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys. If you
want to have a lost key barred,
you have to bring with you all
the other keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
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been barred can subsequently be
cleared and reactivated for use.
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Clock
Setting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Set the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
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Press and hold down button 1
until the hours number 2
flashes.
Repeatedly press the button
until the hours number is correct.
Press and hold down the button until the minutes number 3
flashes.
Repeatedly press the button
until the minutes number is
correct.
Hold down the button until the
minutes number stops flashing.
This completes the process.
Odometer and tripmeters
Selecting readings
Switch on the ignition.
with on-board computer
If necessary, use button 1 to
switch from the stopwatch to
the odometer.
Repeatedly press button 2 until
the value you want appears in
panel 3.
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The following values can be displayed:
Total distance covered 3
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Warnings, if applicable
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 2
until the tripmeter reading is
reset.
On-board computer
with on-board computer
Selecting readings
Switch on the ignition.
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Repeatedly press button 1 until
the reading shows the value
you want.
The following values can be displayed in panel 2:
Ambient temperature (°C)
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Average speed
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Average consumption
Current consumption
Range
Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill the heat of the engine
can falsify ambient-temperature
reading 1. If the effect of the engine's heat becomes excessive,
-- temporarily appears on the
display.
If ambient temperature drops below 3 °C the temperature display flashes to draw your attention to the risk of black ice forming. The display automatically
switches from any other mode
to the temperature reading when
the temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
Average speed
Average speed 1 is calculated
on the basis of the time elapsed
since the last reset. Times
during which the engine was
stopped are excluded from the
calculation.
Resetting average speed
Switch on the ignition.
Select average speed.
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Average consumption
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Press and hold down button 1
until the average-speed reading
is reset.
Average consumption 1 is calculated by dividing the distance
covered since the last reset by
the corresponding amount of fuel
used.
Resetting average
consumption
Switch on the ignition.
Select average consumption.
Press and hold down button 1
until the average-consumption
reading is reset.
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Current consumption
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Current consumption 1 is shown.
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Range
The range readout 1 indicates
how far you can ride with the fuel
remaining in the tank. The figure
is calculated from the level of
fuel in the tank and a postulated
average consumption, stored in
memory, that is not always the
same as the average that can be
viewed on the display.
On account of the shape of the
tank, accurate measurement is
possible only when fill level is
within a certain range: if you refuel to above this range the processor cannot tell exactly how
much fuel is on board. Under
these circumstances the instrument shows a minimum range
that is based on the measurable
quantity of fuel. The > symbol
tells you that this is an estimated
figure. A more accurate figure
for range is shown as soon as
the fuel level can be measured
exactly.
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above reserve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
register the new level the range
readout cannot be updated.
The calculated range is only
an approximate reading.
Consequently, BMW Motorrad
recommends that you should not
try to use the full range before
refuelling.
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Stopwatch
You can switch from the odometer reading to a stopwatch 1.
The readout is in hours, minutes,
seconds and tenths of a second,
with dots as separators.
By swapping the functions of
button 2 and the INFO button
on the handlebar fitting you can
make the stopwatch easier to
use (as a lap timer) as you ride.
If you swap the functions in this
way the stopwatch and the odometer are operated by means of
the INFO button and you must
use button 2 to operate the onboard computer.
The stopwatch continues to time
in the background if you switch
back temporarily to the odometer
reading. Similarly, the stopwatch
continues timing if you temporarily switch off the ignition.
Operating stopwatch
If necessary, use button 1 to
switch from the odometer to
the stopwatch.
When the stopwatch is
stopped, press button 2 to
start timing with the stopwatch.
When the stopwatch is running,
press button 2 to stop timing
with the stopwatch.
Press and hold down button 2
to reset the stopwatch.
The stopwatch shows
0.00.00.0.
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Changing button
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Press button 1 and button 2
at the same time and hold
them down until the reading
changes.
FLASH (redline warning) ap-
pears, along with ON or OFF.
Press button 2.
LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON or
OFF appear.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the reading shows the mode
you want.
ON: Stopwatch operated by
means of the INFO button on
the handlebar fitting.
OFF: Stopwatch operated by
means of button 2 in the instrument panel.
To save the setting, press
button 1 and button 2 at
the same time and hold
them down until the reading
changes.
Redline warning
The redline warning indicates
that engine revolutions have
reached the rev. counter's red
segment. The anti-theft alarm
telltale light 1 flashes red to indicate that the engine is redlining.
The signal remains active until you shift up or reduce engine
speed. You can activate or deactivate the redline warning.
Activating redline warning
Press button 1 and button 2
at the same time and hold
them down until the reading
changes.
FLASH (redline warning) ap-
pears, along with ON or OFF.
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Repeatedly press button 1 until
the reading shows the mode
you want.
ON: Redline warning activated.
OFF: Redline warning deactiv-
ated.
To save the setting, press
button 1 and button 2 at
the same time and hold
them down until the reading
changes.
Tyre pressure monitoring (ReifenDruck-Control) RDC
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(RDC)
Viewing tyre-pressure
readings
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 2 until the tyre-pressure readings
appear on the display.
Tyre-pressure readings 3 are
based on a reference tyre temperature of 20 °C. The front tyre
pressure is on the left; the read-
ing on the right is the rear tyre
pressure. -- -- appears directly after the ignition is switched
on, because the sensors do not
transmit tyre pressures until the
first time the motorcycle accelerates to more than 30 km/h.
Lights
Side light
The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Low-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.
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When the engine is not
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running you can switch on
the lights by switching on the ignition and either switching on the
high-beam headlight or operating
the headlight flasher.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
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Press top section of switch 1
to switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Press bottom section of
switch 1 to operate the
headlight flasher.
Parking light
Switch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 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.
Turn indicators
Operating flashing turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-
celled automatically after
you have ridden for approximately 10 seconds, or covered a
distance of about 200 m.
Press button 1 to switch on
the left flashing turn indicator.
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Press button 2 to switch on
the right flashing turn indicator.
Press button 3 to switch off
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-indicat-
or 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 buttons 1 and 2 at the
same time to switch on the
hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
Press button 3 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 Normal operating position
(run)
B Engine switched off.
You cannot start the engine
unless the kill switch is in
the run position.
Grip heating
with heated handlebar grips
1 Grip-heating switch
The handlebar grips have twostage heating. Stage two is for
heating the grips quickly: it is advisable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the grips are
warm. Grip heating can be activated only when the engine is
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running.
The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level
is low, grip heating is switched
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off to ensure the battery's starting capability.
2 Heating off.
3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible)
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)
BMW Motorrad ABS
with BMW Motorrad ABS
Deactivating ABS function
Bring the motorcycle to a stop
or, if the motorcycle is at a
standstill, switch on the ignition.
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Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.
ABS warning light shows.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS warning light remains
ON.
The ABS function is deactivated.
Activating ABS function
Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
The ABS warning light remains off or continues to
flash.
The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
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If you switch the ignition off
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then on again and the ABS
light comes back on, there is a
fault in the ABS.
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
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clutch lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span
between the clutch lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
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 motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span
between the brake lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the
handbrake lever forward.
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Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Turn the mirror to the correct
position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up over
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the appropriate position.
Tighten the nut to the specified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to ensure that it does not move out
of position.
Mirror to clamping element
20 Nm
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Remove the seat ( 59).
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Remove on-board toolkit 1.
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Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 2
clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 2
counter-clockwise.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the adjusting screw
counter-clockwise as far as it
will go (Full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
Stow on-board toolkit 1.
Install the seat ( 60).
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motorcycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a reduction in spring preload requires softer damping.
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Adjusting damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Basic setting of rear-suspension damping charac-
teristic
Turn adjusting screw as far
as it will go clockwise, then
back it off 2 turns. (Full load
of fuel, with rider 85 kg)
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You adjust the damping characteristic by turning adjusting
screw 1.
If you want a harder damping
characteristic, use a screwdriver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screwdriver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
S arrow.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle'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.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with
rubber sealing ring to the rear
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tyre and make sure that the cap
is screwed on firmly.
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and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.2 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-
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2.2 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, at tyre temperature
20 °C)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (one-up, at tyre temperature 20 °C)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, at tyre temperature
20 °C)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmetric low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set accordingly by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is generally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
is very heavily loaded. Under
these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted
to suit the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are unsure whether
the headlight basic setting is
correct.
Adjusting headlight beam
throw
Slacken screws 1 on left and
right.
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Adjust beam throw by tilting
the headlight slightly about its
horizontal axis.
Tighten screws 1 on left and
right.
Beam-throw basic setting
Seat
Removing seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Lift seat 2 at the front and release the key.
Remove the seat and place
it, rubber buffers down, on a
clean surface.
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Slacken screws 1 on left and
right.
Tilt the headlight slightly
about its horizontal axis until
arrowhead 2 is pointing toward
marker 3.
Tighten screws 1 on left and
right.
Turn the key to the left in seat
lock 1 and hold it in this position while pressing down the
front part of the seat.
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Engage the seat in holders 3.
Firmly press down on the seat
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at the front.
The seat engages with an audible click.
Helmet holder
Remove the seat ( 59).
Use a plastic-sheathed steel
cable to secure the helmet to
helmet holder 1 on left or right.
If it is attached on the left
side of the motorcycle,
there is a possibility of the hel-
met being damaged by the hot
end silencer.
If possible, attach the helmet
on the right-hand side of the
motorcycle.
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of the
way when you hook the helmet
into position.
Pass the steel cable through
the helmet and the holder and
position cable and helmet as
shown here.
Install the seat ( 60).
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Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing motorcycle 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.
Restricted angle of heel
with lowered suspension
If the suspension is lowered the
motorcycle's angle of heel is subject to restriction.
When a motorcycle with
lowered suspension is cor-
nering, certain components can
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come into contact with the surface at an angle of heel that is
less than that to which the rider
is accustomed, and under certain
circumstances this can result in a
fall.
Carefully try out the limits of
the motorcycle's angle of heel
and adapt your style of riding
accordingly.
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various boundary conditions can adversely affect the handling of your motorcycle:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs will adversely affect your perception
and your ability to assess situations and make decisions, and
slow down your reflexes. Medication can exacerbate these effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle after
consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
medication.
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Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
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.
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can cause electric
shock.
Do not touch parts of the ignition system when the engine is
running.
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 fire
Temperatures at the exhaust are
high.
Flammable materials (e.g.
hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could ignite
if allowed to come into contact
with the hot exhaust pipe.
Do not permit flammable materials to come into contact with the
hot exhaust system.
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.
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Tampering with the
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electronic engine-
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management system
Tampering with the engine
control unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
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Tampering with the engine
control unit can result in
mechanical loads that the motorcycle's components are not
designed to withstand. Damage
caused in this way is not covered
by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, settings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Damping-characteristic setting
and spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear engaged. Do not pull the clutch until after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start.
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Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrication can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 65)
with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 66)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
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engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
The engine starts.
If the engine refuses to start,
consult the troubleshooting
chart in the section entitled
"Technical data". ( 128)
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 rev. counter and speedometer needles both swing to
the limit values on their scales.
At the same time, all the warning lights and telltale lights are
switched on in succession.
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In the block of telltale and
warning lights on the left:
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Telltale light for high-beam
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headlight
General warning light, yellow
Warning light for fuel down to
reserve
Warning light for oil pressure
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ABS warning light
In the block of telltale and
warning lights below the
speedometer:
Telltale light for left turn indicators
Telltale light for neutral
Telltale light for right turn indicators
Phase 2
The 'General' warning light
changes from yellow to red.
Phase 3
The rev. counter and speedometer needles both swing back
to rest. At the same time, all the
warning lights and telltale lights
switched on in the initial phase
are switched off in reverse sequence.
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If a needle did not move or if a
warning light or telltale light did
not show as specified above:
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
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
with BMW Motorrad ABS
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The motorcycle 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 motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
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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.
Running in
The first 1000 km
While running in the motorcycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range frequently.
Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.
Do not exceed the rpm limits
recommended for running in.
Running-in speed
<5000 min
No full-load acceleration.
Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
Do not omit the first inspection
after 500 - 1200 km.
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Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend 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 procedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their full
grip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extreme
angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of heel.
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Tyre pressures reduced for
off-road riding impair the
motorcycle's handling characteristics on surfaced roads and can
lead to accidents.
Always check that the tyre pressures are correct.
Wheel rims for riding offroad
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for damage
after off-roading.
Dirt or mud on brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or
moisture on the discs or brake
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.
The brake pads will wear
more rapidly if you ride frequently on unsurfaced tracks or
poor roads.
Check the thickness of the brake
pads more frequently and replace
the brake pads in good time.
Spring preload and shockabsorber settings
The off-road settings for
spring preload and shock
absorber damping characteristic
will impair the motorcycle's handling characteristics on surfaced
roads.
If you have been off-roading, remember to correct spring preload
and shock-absorber damping
characteristics before you return
to surfaced roads.
Deactivatable ABS
with BMW Motorrad ABS
You can deactivate the ABS
function of the BMW Motorrad
ABS for off-roading ( 53).
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Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting forward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the motorcycle 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
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the front wheel. Remember to
pull the clutch at the same time.
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 exerted on 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.
with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS has to intervene to keep
the front wheel from locking; this
increases stopping distance.
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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 brakes
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brake discs and brake
pads have dried out.
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the
motorcycle was ridden on saltcovered roads and the brakes
were not applied for some time.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the salt layer on the brake
discs and brake pads has been
removed.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brake
discs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and maintenance work, make sure that the
brake discs and brake pads are
free of oil and grease.
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Placing motorcycle on
side stand
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
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under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
Use your left foot to extend the
side stand fully.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is taken
by the stand and dismount to
the left.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handlebars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full left
or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Unlock the steering lock.
From the left, grip the handlebars with both hands.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift the motorcycle to
the upright position.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
An extended side stand can
catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract the side
stand.
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Placing motorcycle on
centre stand
with centre stand
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.
Switch off the engine.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on the left handlebar grip.
Grip the rear frame with your
right hand.
Use your right foot on the pin
of the centre stand to press
the stand down until its curved
feet touch the ground.
Place your full body weight on
the centre stand and at the
same time pull the motorcycle
to the rear.
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Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the
motorcycle would topple in
consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the motorcycle with the centre stand
extended.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from centre stand
with centre stand
Unlock the steering lock.
Place your left hand on the left
handlebar grip.
With your right hand, grip the
rear grab handle or the rear
frame.
Push the motorcycle forward
off the centre stand.
Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.
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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 expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the road surface. This could
cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
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The volume of the tank can
be utilised to the full only
when the motorcycle is propped
on its side stand.
Open the protective cap.
Use the ignition key to unlock
the fuel filler cap and pop the
cap open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
When refuelling after run-
ning on reserve, make sure
that you top up the tank to a
level above reserve, as otherwise the sensor will not be able
to register the new level. If the
sensor cannot register the new
level neither the fuel-level reading nor the range readout can be
updated.
Recommended fuel
grade
91 ROZ/RON (Regular unleaded)
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 16 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close the
protective cap.
Securing motorcycle for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-
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tected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
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The motorcycle can topple
and fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcycle
cannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.
At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
both sides and tighten the
straps.
At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear frame on both sides
and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 78
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with BMW Motorrad ABS
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
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If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that braking force exceeds the maximum transferrable limit, the wheels
start to lock and the motorcycle
loses its directional stability; a fall
is imminent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferrable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
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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
Under very severe and sudden
deceleration, however, under certain circumstances it is possible
that the BMW Motorrad ABS will
be unable to prevent the rear
wheel from lifting clear of the
ground.If this happens the outcome can be a highsiding situation in which the motorcycle 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 be relied
on in all circumstances 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
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burnout).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxiliary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
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 inspection intervals.
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 motorcycle's weight and
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BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
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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 motorcycle
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 approximately 15 minutes
after the motorcycle comes to a
stop.
The control unit can administrate four sensors, so two different sets of wheels with RDC
sensors can be alternated on
the motorcycle. An error message is issued if wheels without
sensors are fitted to a motorcycle
equipped with an RDC control
unit.
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 air lines
available to the public in petrol
stations and motorway service
areas have gauges that do not
compensate for temperature; the
reading shown by a gauge of
this nature is the temperaturedependent tyre pressure. In
most instances, therefore, these
gauge readings will not tally with
the pressures shown by the
multifunction display.
Tyre-pressure ranges
The RDC control unit differentiates between three tyre-pressure
ranges, all of which are parameterised for the motorcycle:
Tyre pressure within permitted
tolerance.
Tyre pressure close to limit of
permitted tolerance.
Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance.
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A warning is also issued if tyre
pressure drops sharply but stays
within the permitted tolerance.
Pressure adaptation
Compare the RDC readings
on the multifunction display
with the value in the table on
the inside cover of the Rider's
Manual. Then use the air line 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.
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,
the tyre is inflated to the correct
pressure.
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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General instructions
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BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of parts and accessories
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for your motorcycle that are approved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and accessories and other products
which BMW has approved can
be obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
with expert advice on their installation and use.
These parts and products have
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been tested by BMW for safety,
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
Also bear in mind the information on the effect of wheel size
on suspension-control systems
( 103).
BMW Motorrad cannot
assess each non-BMW
product to determine whether it can be used on or in connection with BMW motorcycles
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 motorcycles and, consequently, they
are not sufficient in some circumstances.
Use only parts and accessories approved by BMW for your
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all the
legal requirements. Make sure
that the motorcycle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Power socket
Ratings
The supply to the socket 1 is cut
off automatically if battery voltage
is too low or the load exceeds
the maximum rating.
Operating electrical
accessories
You can start using electrical accessories only when the ignition
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the ignition
is subsequently switched off. In
order to ensure that the drain on
the on-board power supply sys-
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tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off approximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted during the start procedure.
Cable routing
The cables from the power socket to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
Luggage
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pressures to suit total weight.
with case
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items at the bottom of the cases and toward
the inboard side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the cases and the
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speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
see label in case
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
see label in case
with topcase
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the motorcycle.
see label in topcase
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Payload of topcase
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Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
see label in topcase
with tank rucksack
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack
and the speed limit for riding
with a tank rucksack on the
motorcycle.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
tank rucksack fitted to the motorcycle
max 130 km/h
with rear softbag
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the rear softbag and
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the speed limit for riding with a
rear softbag on the motorcycle.
Payload of rear softbag
max 1.5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
rear softbag fitted to the motorcycle
max 130 km/h
Lashing luggage
Loop the luggage straps over
the bar between the motorcycle and stops 1.
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Opening cases
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Position luggage strap 2 as
shown here with a stuffbag as
example.
Check that the luggage is secure.
Cases
with case
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Turn key 1 in the case lock to
right angles with the forward
direction of travel.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry
handle 3.
Push yellow button 4 down
and at the same time pull the
lid of the case out.
Closing cases
Turn the lock with the key until
it is at right angles to the forward direction of travel.
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Close case lid 5.
The lid engages with an audible click.
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Closing the carry handle
while the case lock is in
line with the forward direction of
travel can result in damage to the
locking tongue.
Make sure that the case lock is
at right angles to the forward direction of travel when you close
the carry handle.
Push carry handle 3 down.
Turn the key in the case lock
in line with the forward direc-
tion of travel and remove the
key from the lock.
Adjusting case volume
Open the case and remove all
its contents.
To adjust the volume of the
case, engage pivot lever 1 at
the top or bottom limit position,
as applicable.
Pivot lever at top limit position:
minimum volume.
Pivot lever at bottom limit position: maximum volume.
Close the case.
Removing cases
Turn key 1 in the case lock to
right angles with the forward
direction of travel.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry
handle 3.
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Pull red release lever 4 up.
Latching flap 5 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the case out of the
holder.
Installing cases
Fully open latching flap 5, if necessary pulling up red release
lever 4.
Engage rest 6 in case carrier 7.
Turn the case toward the motorcycle, pushing mount 9
all the way onto mushroom
head 8.
Push latching flap 5 down as
far as it will go and hold it in
this position.
Push red release lever 4 down.
The latching flap engages.
Close the carry handle.
Turn the key parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.
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Opening topcase
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Turn key 1 in the topcase lock
to the vertical position.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull out carry
handle 3.
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Push yellow button 4 forward
and at the same time push the
topcase lid up.
Closing topcase
Press down firmly on topcase
lid 1 to close.
Closing the carry handle
while the topcase lock is
horizontal can result in damage
to the locking tongue.
Make sure that the topcase lock
is vertical when you close the
carry handle.
Push carry handle 3 up.
The handle engages with an
audible click.
Turn the key in the topcase
lock to the horizontal position
and remove the key from the
lock.
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Adjusting topcase volume
Removing topcase
Latching flap 5 pops up.
Fully open latching flap 5.
Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the topcase out of the
holder.
Installing topcase
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Open the topcase and remove
all its contents.
To adjust the volume of the
topcase, engage pivot lever 1
at the front or rear limit position, as applicable.
Pivot lever at rear limit position:
minimum volume.
Pivot lever at front limit position: maximum volume.
Close the topcase.
Turn key 1 in the topcase lock
to the vertical position.
Hold down yellow latch 2 and
push carry handle 3 down.
Pull red release lever 4 up.
Fully open latching flap 5, if
necessary pulling red release
lever 4 to the rear.
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Engage the topcase in front
holders 6 of the topcase carrier
plate.
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Press the topcase onto the
topcase carrier plate at the
rear.
Push latching flap 5 fully
closed and hold it in this
position.
Push red release lever 4 forward.
The latching flap engages.
Close the carry handle.
Turn the key to the horizontal
position and remove.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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General instructions
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The "Maintenance" chapter describes straightforward proced-
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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 motorcycle 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 motorcycle, which
is available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for special tools and a thorough knowledge of motorcycle technology.
If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably your
authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Toolkit
Standard toolkit
1 Screwdriver handle
2 Reversible screwdriver
blade
With star-head and plaintip ends
3 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 17
4 Torx wrench, T40
5 Reversible screwdriver
blade
With star-head and Torx
T25
Service toolkit
with service toolkit
1 Extending tool holder
holds all tools by means of
adapters, and for removing
the spark plug
2 1/4" bits
Bits of various sizes
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22
for removing the quickrelease axle from the front
wheel
4 Electric torch
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5 Socket
Open-ended spanners of
various sizes
6 Adapter
To accommodate the 1/
4" bits and the 9x12 mm
and the 3/8" universal-joint
adapter
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the higher the level of oil in the sump.
Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more than
a short ride will lead to misinterpretation; this in turn, means 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.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at operating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand
Check that the engine is at operating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
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Remove oil dipstick 1.
Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge
length 2 clean
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
filler neck, but do not engage
the threads.
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Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
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Engine oil level
Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 94).
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.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Check the engine oil level
( 93).
Install the oil dipstick.
Brake system
Reliability
A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the dependability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances have
the brake system checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake system performed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking operation of
brakes
Pull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Brake pads
Checking brake-pad
thickness, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing direction: Between wheel and front
suspension toward brake caliper 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:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Checking brake pad
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thickness, rear brakes
Make sure the ground is level
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and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
cause damage to the brake system.
In order to ensure the dependability 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.
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Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the rear
toward brake caliper 1.
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate.
The wear indicators must be
clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
Brake fluid
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
(visual inspection)
DOT4 brake fluid
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark.
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
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
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Coolant
Checking coolant level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Brake fluid level, rear
(visual inspection)
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Maintenance
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark.
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.
Check the coolant level in expansion tank 1. Viewing direction: Between windscreen and
right side panel.
Coolant, specified level
Antifreeze
between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
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