BMW F 650 GS (US) 2007 Owner's manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)

F 650 GS

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (compa­ny stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize 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 any questions con­cerning your motorcycle, your au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.

We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index at the
end of this Rider's Manual to find
a specific topic.

1 General instructions . .. . . 5

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

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Currentness of this manual . . . . 7

2 Overviews . .. ... ... ... ... .. 9

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

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

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

Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . ... ... 21

Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Displays with onboard com-

OE

puter
Displays with Tire Pressure
Control TPC/RDC

...................... 23

OE

......... 24

Standard warning indica-

tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warning indicators of on­board computer
ABS warning indica-

OE

tors

........................ 30

TPC/RDC warning indica-

OE

tors

........................ 32

Anti-theft alarm warning indi-

OE

cators

OE

........... 29

..................... 37

4 Operation .. . .. ... .. . .. ... 39

Ignition switch and steering

lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electronic immobilizer

(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 42

Onboard computer

OE

........ 43

Tire Pressure Control

OE

RDC

....................... 48

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 51

Emergency ON/OFF

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Heated hand grips
BMW Motorrad ABS

OE

......... 53

OE

...... 53

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Riding .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 61

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Driving offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 69

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6 Technology in detail . .. 73

Brake system with BMW Mo­torrad ABS
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC

OE

................ 74

OE

....................... 75

7 Accessories . .. .. .. .. .. .. 79

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

OA

Case
Topcase

...................... 82

OA

................... 85

8 Maintenance . . .. ... .. . .. 89

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90

Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 104

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

9 Care . .. ... .. . .. ... .. .. .. . 119

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Washing your motorcy-

cle.......................... 120

Cleaning sensitive motorcy-

cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Protective wax coating . . . . . 122

Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 122

Returning motorcycle to

use ......................... 122

10 Technical data . .. . .. . 123

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 124

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 125

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Riding specifications . . . . . . . 137

11 Service . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . 139

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad Service

Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad Service
Card - On-the-spot break-

down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad Service

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 141

Confirmation of mainte-

nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Confirmation of service . . . . . 147

Reporting

.

Safety Defects.........

154

General instructions

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

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

Equipment ............................ 7

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

Currentness of this manual ........... 7

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General instructions

Overview

1

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu­al will provide you with an initial

6

overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work car­ried out on your motorcycle will
be documented in Chapter 11.
Proof of the maintenance work
performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of 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.

Abbreviations and

z

General instructions

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.

Special information on op-

erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte­nance and adjustment proce­dures.

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 ac­cessory or equipment­dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipment

The motorcycles are as­sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex­tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessories

BMW optional acces­sories can be purchased
and installed at your au­thorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Electronic immobilizer.

EWS

DWA

Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

RDC Tire Pressure Control

(TPC).

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (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 is equipped with
options or accessories not de­scribed in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment is described
in a separate operating manual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and out­puts in the Rider's Manual refer
to the Deutsche Institut für Nor­mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
its tolerance regulations. Ver­sions for individual countries may
differ.

Currentness of this manual

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. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.

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General instructions

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8

General instructions

Overviews

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

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

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

Under fairing . . ....................... 15

Left handlebar fitting ................. 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . ............ 17

Instrument cluster ................... 18

Headlight ............................ 19

2

9

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Overviews

2

10

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Overviews

General view, left side

1 Onboard socket ( 80)
2 Seat lock ( 59)
3 Engine oil fill location and oil

dipstick ( 91)

2

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Overviews

2

12

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Overviews

General view, right side

1 Fuel filler opening ( 71)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 95)

3 Vehicle Identification

Number (on steering-head
bearing), Type plate (on
steering-head bearing)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 94)

5 Coolant level indicator (be-

hind side panel) ( 95),
Coolant fill location (behind
side panel) ( 96)

6 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 56)

7 Adjustment of rear damping

( 57)

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13

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Overviews

Underneath seat

2

1 Location of first-aid kit (OA)
2 Onboard toolkit

14

3 Payload table
4 Tire inflation pressure table
5 Helmet holder ( 60)
6 Rider's Manual (US Model)
7 Tools for adjusting spring

preload ( 56)

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Overviews

Under fairing

1 Battery ( 113)
2 Air filter housing ( 112)

2

15

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Overviews

Left handlebar fitting

2

1 Operating onboard comput-

OE

er

16

2 ABS operation
3 Horn
4 Flashing turn indicators,

5 High-beam headlight and

z

Overviews

( 43)

left ( 50), Hazard warn­ing flashers ( 51)

headlight flasher ( 49)

OE

( 53)

Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

( 52)

2 Starter button ( 64)
3 Heated hand grips

( 53)

4 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 50), Hazard warn­ing flashers ( 51)

5 Turn indicators off ( 51),

Hazard warning flashers off
( 52)

OE

2

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Overviews

Instrument cluster

2

1 Indicator lights ( 22)
2 Speedometer

18

3 Operating clock ( 42),

Operation of stopwatch
( 46)

4 Multifunction display

( 22)

5 Operating odometer

( 42)

6 Anti-theft alarm indicator

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light (OE), Sensor for instru-

Overviews

ment lighting, Engine speed
warning light

7 Tachometer

The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

OE

OE

( 47)

Headlight

1 Low-beam headlight
2 High-beam headlight
3 Parking lights

2

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Overviews

2

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Overviews

Status indicators

Standard displays .................... 22

Displays with onboard comput-

erOE................................. 23

Displays with Tire Pressure Control
TPC/RDC

Standard warning indicators ......... 24

Warning indicators of onboard com-

puterOE.............................. 29

ABS warning indicators

TPC/RDC warning indicatorsOE...... 32

Anti-theft alarm warning

indicatorsOE......................... 37

OE

......................... 24

OE

........... 30

3

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Status indicators

Standard displays

3

Multifunction display

22

Indicator lights

Service display

1 Clock ( 42)
2 Odometer and tripmeters

( 42)

z

Status indicators

1 High-beam headlight
2 Flashing turn indicators, left
3 Idling
4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

If the time remaining until the
next service lies within a month,
the service date is briefly dis­played following the pre-ride
check. The month and year are
shown with two and four dig­its respectively separated by a
colon. In this example the display
means "March 2007".

If the motorcycle is driven long
distances annually, it is possible
that earlier service is required. If
the odometer reading for the ear­lier service lies within 600 miles
(1000 km), the remaining miles
(kilometers) are counted down
in 60-mile (100-km) steps and
briefly displayed following the
pre-ride check.

If the service interval has been
exceeded, the general warning
light also lights up yellow in ad­dition to the date or mileage dis­play. The Service lettering is dis­played continuously.

If the service display already

more than one month be­fore the service date, or if the
Service lettering does not stop
after the service date is exceed­ed, then the date stored in the
instrument cluster must be set.
This situation can occur if the
battery has been disconnected
for a longer time.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for setting of
the date.

Displays with onboard
computer

Multifunction display

1 Onboard computer display

area

2 Gear indicator ( 23)
3 Coolant temperature

( 24)

4 Fuel capacity ( 24)

Gear indicator

display.

OE

OE

( 43)

The gear engaged or N

for neutral appears on the

3

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Status indicators

If no gear is engaged, the

3

24

'neutral' indicator light also

lights up.

Coolant temperature

The horizontal bars over the
temperature symbol show

the coolant temperature level.

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars over

the filling station symbol
indicate the remaining fuel quan­tity. The top cross bar is shown
enlarged and is equal to a corre­spondingly higher fuel level than

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Status indicators

the other cross bars.
When the fuel in the tank is
topped up the gauge briefly
shows the original level, before
the reading is updated.

Displays with Tire
Pressure Control TPC/

OE

RDC

1 Temperature-compensated

tire inflation pressures
( 48)

OE

Standard warning indicators

Display

Warnings are indicated by the
warning lights 1 or by the gener­al warning light 2 in conjunction
with a warning or a warning sym­bol in the multifunction display.
The general warning light lights
up red or yellow, depending on
the urgency of the warnings.

The warning symbols 1 and 2
can be shown in the multifunc­tion display. Warnings like 3 are
shown in the display area of the
odometer preceded by the warn­ing triangle 4.

If several warnings are active, all
corresponding warning lights and
symbols are displayed. Warnings
can be displayed in alternation
with the odometers ( 42). The
general warning light is shown in
accordance with the most urgent
warning.

The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.

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Overview of warning indicators

3

Indicator lights Displays Meaning

26

Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27)

EWS appears on

the display

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red Flashes

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode

z

Status indicators

Flashes

Lights up yellow Is indicated

Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

( 28)

Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 28)

Bulb defective ( 28)

LAMP appears on

the display

Electronic immobilizer is
active

General warning light shows
yellow.

Warning triangle appears on
the display.

EWS appears on the display.

Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-

rized for starting, or communica­tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re­placed, preferably by an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserve

Fuel-reserve warning light
lights up.

A fuel shortage can lead to

misfiring and to the engine
dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can
damage the catalytic converter,
and the engine dying unexpected
can lead to accidents.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is
completely empty.

Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still

contains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

≥1.1 gal (≥4l)

Refueling ( 71)

Coolant temperature too
high

General warning light shows

red.

The temperature symbol

flashes.

Continued driving with an

overheated engine can re­sult in engine damage.
Be sure to observe the measures
listed below.

Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.

Checking coolant level ( 95)

If coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 96)

Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too

high.

If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
switched on so that the radia­tor fan continues to operate.
Should the coolant temperature
frequently be too high, have
the fault rectified as quickly as
possible by a specialized work-

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shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

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Engine in emergency­operation mode

General warning light shows
yellow.

Engine symbol appears on
the display.

The engine is in the emer-

gency operating mode. On­ly reduced engine performance
may be available, which can lead
to danger driving situations, es­pecially during passing maneu-

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Status indicators

vers.
Adapt your driving style to
the possibly reduced engine
performance.

Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-

agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,

the engine runs in the emergen­cy operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en­gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Engine oil pressure
insufficient

Engine oil-pressure warning

light flashes.
The oil pressure in the lubricating
oil circuit is too low. Stop imme­diately and switch off the engine.

The warning on insufficient

engine oil pressure is no
substitute for the function of
an oil-level indicator. The cor­rect engine oil level can only be
checked on the oil dipstick.

Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level
( 91)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engine oil ( 92)

Possible cause:
The engine oil pressure is insuffi-

cient.

Driving with insufficient en-

gine oil pressure can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Bulb defective

General warning light shows

yellow.

Warning triangle 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, tail light, brake light or turn
indicator bulb defective.

Locate defective bulb with vi­sual check.
Replacing low-beam bulb
( 106)
Replacing high-beam bulb
( 106)
Replacing parking light bulb
( 108)

Replacing brake and tail light
bulb ( 110)
Replacing front and rear turn
indicator bulbs ( 109)

Warning indicators of
onboard computer

The ambient temperature display
flashes.

Possible cause:
The ambient temperature mea-

sured at the motorcycle is lower
than 37 °F (3 °C).

OE

The ice warning does not

mean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measured
temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).
Always think well ahead when
temperatures are low, especially
on bridges and where the road is
in the shade.

Think well ahead when driving.

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ABS warning

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indicators

30

Display

ABS warnings are indicated by
the ABS warning light 1.

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In some countries an alternative
display of the ABS warning light
is possible.

Possible country-dependent
versions.

Additional information on the
BMW Motorrad ABS is provided
from page ( 74); an overview

OE

of the possible warnings is pro­vided on the following page.

Overview of warning indicators
Indicator lights Displays Meaning

Flashes

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)

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Lights up

Lights up

ABS deactivated ( 32)

ABS error ( 32)

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Status indicators

Self-diagnosis not

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completed

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ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:
The ABS function is not avail-

able, because the self-diagno­sis has not been completed. To
check the wheel sensors, the
motorcycle must be driven a few
yards.

Ride off slowly. It must be not­ed that the ABS function is not
available until the self-diagnosis
has been completed.

ABS deactivated

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:
The ABS system has been deac-

tivated by the driver.

with BMW Motorrad ABS
Switching on ABS function

( 54)

OE

ABS error

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detect-

ed an error. The ABS function is
not available.

Continue driving is possible. It
must be noted that the ABS
function is not available. Ob­serve additional information on
situations which can lead to an
ABS error ( 75).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

TPC/RDC warning
indicators

Display

The warning symbol 1 signals
a critical tire pressure, and the
corresponding air pressure of the
front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3
flashes.

If the critical value is at the

limit of the permissible tol­erance, the general warning light
also lights up in yellow. If the de­termined tire pressure is outside
the permissible tolerance, the

OE

general warning light flashes in
red.

Additional information on the
BMW Motorrad TPC is provided
from page ( 75); an overview
of the possible warnings is pro­vided on the following page.

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Overview of warning indicators

3

Indicator lights Displays Meaning

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Lights up yellow Is indicated

The critical air pres­sure flashes

Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler-

The critical air pres­sure flashes

--"or"-- --"

"
is displayed

Lights up yellow Is indicated

--"or"-- --"

"
is displayed

Lights up yellow Is indicated

RdC appears on

the display.

Tire pressure in limit area of permissible
tolerance ( 35)

ance ( 35)

Transmission error ( 35)

Sensor defective or system fault ( 36)

Battery of tire pressure sensor weak
( 36)

Tire pressure in limit area
of permissible tolerance

General warning light shows
yellow.

Warning triangle appears on
the display.

Critical air pressure flashes.
Possible cause:

The measured tire pressure is in
the limit area of the permissible
tolerance.

Correct tire pressure in accor­dance with instructions on back
of cover of Rider's Manual.

Before adjusting the tire in-

flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chap­ter "Technology in detail".

Tire pressure outside
permissible tolerance

General warning light flash­es red.

Warning triangle appears on
the display.

Critical air pressure flashes.
Possible cause:

The measured tire pressure is
outside the permissible tolerance.

Check tire for damage and
drivability.

Is it still possible to drive with tire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure result in poorer han­dling of the motorcycle.
Always adapt your driving style
to the incorrect tire inflation
pressure.

Correct tire pressure at next
opportunity.
Have the tire checked for dam­age by a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the driv­ability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.

Inform roadside service.

Have the tire checked for dam-

age by a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Transmission error

"--"or"-- --" is displayed.

Possible cause:
The motorcycle's speed has not

exceeded the threshold of ap­prox. 20 mph (30 km/h). The
TPC sensors do not transmit
their signal until a speed above
this threshold is reached ( 75).

Watch TPC display at higher

speed. A permanent fault has

not occurred until the general

warning light also lights up. In

this case:

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Have fault eliminated by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably

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retailer.

Possible cause:
There is a fault in the radio con-

nection to the TPC sensors.
Possible causes are radio sys­tems in the surrounding area,
which interfere with the connec­tion between the TPC control
unit and the sensors.

Watch the TPC display in an­other environment. A perma­nent fault has not occurred un-

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til the general warning light also
lights up. In this case:
Have fault eliminated by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Sensor defective or
system fault

General warning light shows
yellow.

Warning triangle appears on
the display.

--"or"-- --" is displayed.

"
Possible cause:

Wheels without installed TPC
sensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPC
sensors.

Possible cause:
One or two TPC sensors have

failed.

Have fault eliminated by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Possible cause:

A system fault has occurred.

Have fault eliminated by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Battery of tire pressure

sensor weak

General warning light shows
yellow.

Warning triangle appears on
the display.

RdC appears on the display.

This error message is only
displayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:

The battery of the tire pressure

sensor no longer has its full ca-

pacity. The operation of the tire

pressure control is only ensured

for a limited time.

Contact a specialized work­shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm
warning indicators

General warning light shows
yellow.

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Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm battery has

no capacity.The operation of the
anti-theft alarm is no longer en­sured with the motorcycle battery
disconnected.

Contact a specialized work­shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

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Status indicators

The warning
with the warning triangle in front
of it.

following the pre-ride check.

dWA is displayed

This error message is only
displayed for a short time

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Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock ..... 40

Electronic immobilizer (EWS) ........ 41

Clock ................................ 42

Odometer and tripmeters ............ 42

Onboard computerOE................ 43

Tire Pressure Control RDC

Lights ................................ 49

Turn indicators ....................... 50

Hazard warning flashers . . ............ 51

Emergency ON/OFF switch.......... 52

Heated hand gripsOE................ 53

BMW Motorrad ABSOE.............. 53

Clutch ............................... 54

Brakes ............................... 54

Mirrors ............................... 55

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....... 48

Spring preload ....................... 56

Damping ............................. 57

Tires ................................. 57

Headlight ............................ 58

Seat ................................. 59

Helmet holder ....................... 60

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Ignition switch and

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Keys

You receive one master key and
one spare key. If a key is lost,
please note the information on
the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
( 41).
Ignition key 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
The cases and the Topcase can
also be ordered with locks for
the same key on request. Please
contact a specialized workshop

for this purpose, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

OA

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Switching on ignition

Turn 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
Turn key to position 1.
In addition to the points named

above, the ABS self-diagnosis
is also carried out. ( 66)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 2.
Light switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered acces­sories remain operational for

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a limited period of time.
Battery can be recharged via
onboard socket.

Locking handlebars

Turn handlebars to left.
Turn key to position 3 while
moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizer (EWS)

Theft protection

The electronic immobilizer 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 immobilizer can be started
only with the keys that belong
to the motorcycle. You can also
have your authorized BMW Mo­torrad retailer disable particular
keys, for example in the event
that you lose your keys. The en­gine cannot be started with a key
that has been barred.

Electronics in key

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 antenna in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognized as "authorized" 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
warning
multifunction display.
Always store the spare key sepa­rately from the ignition key.

EWS is shown in the

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Replacement and extra

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keys

Replacement and spare keys

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are only available through an au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
The keys are part of an integrat­ed security system, so the retail­er is under an obligation to check
the legitimacy of all applications
for replacement/extra keys. If you
want to have a lost key barred,
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keys that belong to the motorcy­cle. A key that has been barred
can subsequently be cleared and
reactivated for use.

Clock

Setting clock

Attempting to set the clock

while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Hold down button 1.
Hours 2 flash.
Press button 1.
Hours increase by one each
time button is pressed.
Hold down button 1.
Minutes 3 flash.
Press button 1.
Minutes increase by one each
time button is pressed.
Press and hold button 1 or do
not press any further button.
End setting; set time is dis­played.

Odometer and tripmeters

Selecting readings

Switch on ignition.
with onboard computer

If necessary, switch over from
stopwatch to odometer with
button 1.

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Press button 2.

Each time the button is pressed,
the display shows values start­ing with the current value in the
following order:

Total distance covered

Tripmeter 1 (
Tripmeter 2 (
Tire pressures (OE)
Warnings if necessary

Trip I)
Trip II)

Resetting tripmeter

Switch on ignition.
Select desired tripmeter.

Press and hold button 2.
Tripmeter is reset.

Onboard computer

Selecting readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

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Each time the button is pressed,
the display shows values start­ing with the current value in the

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following order:

Ambient temperature
Average speed
Average consumption
Range

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is stopped,
the engine heat can falsify the
measurement of the ambient
temperature. If the influence of
the engine heat becomes too
great,

-- is temporarily shown in

the display.

If the ambient temperature drops
below 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera­ture display flashes as a warning
of possible icing-up. 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

The average speed is calculated
based on the elapsed time since
the last reset. Times during
which the engine was stopped
are excluded from the calculation.

Resetting average speed

Switch on ignition.
Select average speed.

Hold down button 1.
Average speed is reset.

Average consumption

The average consumption is cal­culated by dividing the distance
covered since the last reset by

the corresponding amount of fuel
used.

Resetting average
consumption

Switch on ignition.
Select average consumption.

Hold down button 1.
Average consumption is reset.

Range

The range indicates what dis­tance can still be driven with the
remaining fuel. The calculation is
made based on the fuel level and
an average consumption stored
for this purpose, however which
need not always match the val­ue that can be called up in the
display.
With a completely filled fuel tank,
the fuel volume cannot be deter­mined exactly. In this area a min­imum range is indicated, marked
with a

> symbol. As soon as the

fuel level can be determined ex-

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actly, the range is shown more
precisely.

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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. Otherwise neither the
fill level nor the range display can
be updated.

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approximate reading. BMW
Motorrad therefore recommends
that you do not try to use the full
range before refueling.

Stopwatch

As an alternative to the odome­ter, the stopwatch can be dis­played. The display consists
of hours, minutes, seconds and
tenths of a second separated by
dots.
To use the stopwatch as a lap
timer, it can also be operated
via the INFO button on the han­dlebar fitting instead of with the
button 2. If the operation of the
stopwatch is set to the INFO
button, the onboard computer
must be operated with the but­ton 2.

The stopwatch continues to run
in the background when the dis­play is temporarily switched over
to the odometer. The stopwatch
also continues to run when the
ignition is temporarily switched
off.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, switch over from
odometer to stopwatch with
button 1.

Press stopped stopwatch but­ton 2.
Stopwatch runs starting from
indicated time in steps of one­tenth of a second.
Press button 2 with stopwatch
running.
Stopwatch shows the time
measured.
Press and hold button 2.
Stopwatch is reset and shows

0.00.00.0.

Using stopwatch as Lap­Timer

Press and hold button 1 and
button 2 simultaneously until
display changes.

FLASH (display of engine

speed warning) and

ON or

OFF are shown.

Press button 2.

LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON or
OFF are shown.

Press button 1 repeatedly until
desired state is shown.

ON: Operation of stopwatch

with INFO button on handlebar
fitting.

OFF: operation of stopwatch

with button 2 in instrument
cluster.
To confirm setting, press and
hold button 1 and button 2
simultaneously until display
changes.
The settings are applied and
the last display is shown.
If no confirmation is made, the
last setting is retained.

Engine speed warning

The engine speed warning sig­nals to the driver that the red
engine speed range has been
reached. This signal is shown in

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red by the flashing of the anti­theft alarm indicator light 1.

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The signal is maintained until the

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transmission is upshifted or the
engine speed is reduced. It can
be activated or deactivated by
the driver.

Activating engine speed
warning

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Press and hold button 1 and
button 2 simultaneously until
display changes.

FLASH (display of engine

speed warning) and

OFF are shown.

ON or

Press button 1 until desired
state is shown.

ON: engine speed warning ac-

tivated.

OFF: engine speed warning

deactivated.
To confirm setting, press and
hold button 1 and button 2
simultaneously until display
changes.
The settings are applied and
the last display is shown.
If no confirmation is made, the
last setting is retained.

Tire Pressure Control

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RDC

Selecting TPC/RDC
display

Switch on ignition.

Press button 2 repeatedly until
tire pressures are shown.

The tire pressures are shown
alternately with the mileage dis­play. The left-hand value indi­cates the air pressure of the front
wheel, and the right-hand val-

ue the air pressure of the rear
wheel. Immediately after switch­ing on the ignition,
displayed, as the transfer of the
air pressure values does not be­gin until a speed over 20 mph
(30 km/h) is reached.

Indicates the display of the
tire pressure.

-- -- is

Lights

Parking lights

The parking lights switch on au­tomatically when the ignition is
switched on.

The parking lights are a

strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
on longer than absolutely
necessary.

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.

With the engine switched

off, you can switch on the
lights by switching on the high­beam headlight with the ignition
switched on or by operating the
headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight

Press top section of full-beam
headlight switch 1.
High-beam headlight is
switched on.

Move full-beam headlight
switch 1 to center position.
High-beam headlight is
switched off.
Press bottom section of full­beam headlight switch 1.
High-beam headlight is
switched on as long as switch
is pressed (headlight flasher).

Switching on parking
lights

Switch off ignition.

Immediately after switching off
ignition, press and hold left­hand turn indicator button 1.

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Parking light switches on.

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Switching off parking

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lights

Switch ignition on and then off
again.
Parking light switched off.

Turn indicators

Switching on left-hand
turn indicator

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Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.

ten seconds or after cov­ering a distance of approx. 650
ft (200 m), the turn indicators are
automatically switched off.

Press left-hand turn indicator
button 1.
Left-hand turn indicator is
switched on.
Indicator light for left-hand turn
indicators flashes.

Switching on right-hand
turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.

ten seconds or after cov­ering a distance of approx. 650
ft (200 m), the turn indicators are
automatically switched off.

Press right-hand turn indicator
button 2.
Right-hand turn indicator is
switched on.
Indicator light for right-hand
turn indicators flashes.

Switching off turn
indicator

Press turn-indicator cancel but­ton 3.
Turn indicator is switched off.
Indicator lights for turn indica­tors are off.

Hazard warning flashers

Switching on hazard
warning flashers

Switch on 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 a turn indicator button is

pressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing function
replaces the emergency flashing
function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but­ton is released, the emergency
flasher function becomes active
again.

Press left 1 and right-hand 2
turn indicator buttons simulta­neously.
Hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Left/right turn indicator lights
flash.
Switch off ignition.
Hazard warning flashers contin­ue to operate.
Indicator lights of left and right
turn indicator are off.

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Switching off hazard

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Press turn-indicator cancel but­ton 3.
Hazard warning flashers are
switched off.

Emergency ON/OFF switch

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operating the emergency

ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency ON/OFF switch.

a Operating position
b Engine switched off.

The engine can only be
started in the operating

position.

Heated hand grips

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1 Heated hand grip switch

The handlebar grips can be heat­ed at two different levels. The
heated hand grips option can on­ly be activated when the engine
is running.

The increase in power con-

sumption caused by the
heated hand grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heat­ed hand grips are switched off to
ensure starting capability.

2 Heating function off.
3 50 % heat output (one dot

visible).

4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible).

BMW Motorrad ABS

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Switching off ABS
function

Switch on ignition or bring mo­torcycle to a stop.

Hold down ABS button 1.

ABS warning light begins to
light up.

Release ABS button within five
seconds.

ABS warning light contin­ues to light up.

ABS function is switched off.

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Hold down ABS button 1.

ABS warning light goes

out; if self-diagnosis has
not been completed, it begins to
flash.

Release ABS button within five
seconds.

ABS warning light remains

off or continues to flash.

ABS function is switched on.
As an alternative to pressing
the ABS button, the ignition
can also be switched off and
then on again.

If the ABS light continues

to light up after switching
the ignition off and then on again,
an ABS fault has occurred.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

Adjusting the clutch lever

while driving can lead to
accidents.
Only adjust the clutch lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock­wise.

The adjusting screw has a

limit position and can be
turned more easily when you
press the clutch lever forward.

Distance between handlebar
grip and clutch lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun­terclockwise.
Distance between handlebar
grip and clutch lever decreases.

Brakes

Adjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position of

the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not reposition the handlebar
controls on the handlebars or the
handlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the brake lever

while driving can lead to
accidents.

Only adjust the brake lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock­wise.

The adjusting screw has

a limit position and can
be turned more easily when
you press the handbrake lever
forward.

Distance between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever in­creases.
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun­terclockwise.

Distance between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever de­creases.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi­tion by twisting.

Adjusting mirror arm

Slide protective cap 1 up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
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 on clamping ele­ment

15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

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Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.

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Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set the 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
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is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel

Removing seat ( 59)

Remove toolkit 1.

Your motorcycle's han-

dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.

To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 2 clockwise
using toolkit.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 2 counter­clockwise using toolkit.

Basic setting of spring
preload, rear

Turn adjusting screw coun­terclockwise as far as pos­sible (Full tank of gas, with
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))

Insert toolkit 1.
Installing seat ( 60)

Damping

Damping

The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.

A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re­duction in spring preload re­quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping on rear
wheel

Adjust damping via adjusting
screw 1.

To increase damping, turn ad­justing screw 1 clockwise.

To decrease damping, turn ad­justing screw 1 counterclock­wise.

Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjusting screw
clockwise as far as possible
and then turn back 2 clicks
(Full tank of gas, with rider
187 lbs (85 kg))

Tires

Checking tire pressure

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure results in poorer hand­ing characteristics of the motor­cycle and reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.

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At high road speeds, tire

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valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Use valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre­vent sudden tire deflation.

Check tire pressures against
data below.

Tire pressure, front

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up,
at tire temperature 68 °F
(20 °C))

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, at tire
temperature 68 °F (20 °C))

Tire pressure, rear

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up,
at tire temperature 68 °F
(20 °C))

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, at tire
temperature 68 °F (20 °C))

If tire pressure is too low:

Correct tire pressure.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic

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 adjusted to
the relevant conditions by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad retail­er.

Headlight range and
spring preload

The headlight range generally
remains constant due to the ad­justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
Spring preload adjustment may
only be insufficient when the mo­torcycle is very heavily loaded.
In this case, the headlight range
must be adjusted to the weight.

If you are unsure whether

the basic headlight setting
is correct, consult a specialized
workshop, preferably an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Adjusting headlight range

Loosen screws 1 on left and
right.
Adjust headlight by tilting
slightly.
Tighten screws 1 on left and
right.

Basic headlight range
adjustment

Loosen screws 1 on left and
right.
Adjust headlight by tilting
slightly so that tip 2 points to
marking 3.
Tighten screws 1 on left and
right.

Seat

Removing seat

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Turn seat lock 1 counterclock­wise with ignition key and hold.

Raise seat 2 at front and re­lease key.
Remove seat and set down on
rubber buffers.

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Installing seat

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Insert seat in brackets 3.
Firmly press down on seat at

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front.
The seat can be heard to lock
into place.

Helmet holder

Removing seat ( 59)

Pull steel cable available as an
optional accessory through hel­met and push onto two eyes
on one of helmet holders 1.

The helmet catch can

scratch the paneling.
When hooking on the helmet,
watch the position of the helmet
lock.

If the helmet is secured

on the left-hand side of
the motorcycle, damage can be
caused by the hot end muffler.
Attach the helmet to the right­hand side of the motorcycle if
possible.

Guide helmet and cable to rear.
Installing seat ( 60)

Riding

Safety instructions ................... 62

Checklist............................. 64

Starting .............................. 64

Running in ........................... 66

Driving offroad ....................... 67

Brakes ............................... 68

Parking your motorcycle . ............ 69

Refueling ............................ 71

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Safety instructions

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Rider's equipment

62

Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:

Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots

This applies even to short jour-

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neys, and to every season of the
year. Your authorized BMW Mo­torrad retailer will be happy to
advise you and has the correct
clothing for every purpose.

Reduced clearance in
inclined position

with lowering
With a lowered running gear the
motorcycle does not have its full
clearance in an inclined position.

When driving in curves with
lowered motorcycles, mo-

torcycle parts can contact the

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road surface soon than accus­tomed, which can lead to acci­dents.
Carefully try out the clearance
of the motorcycle in an inclined
position and adjust your driving
style 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 spring-strut and
shock absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres­sure
Poor tire tread
Etc.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts of al-

cohol 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.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling 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 closed
rooms.

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 run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
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.
Make sure that no highly
flammable materials can come
in contact with the hot exhaust
system.

Cooling would be inade-

quate 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. After starting, ride
off immediately.

Tampering with control
unit of electronic engine­management system

Tampering with the engine

control unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci­dents.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.

Tampering with the engine

control unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo­torcycle's components are not
designed to withstand. Damage

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caused in this way is not covered
by the warranty.

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Do not tamper with the engine

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control unit.

Checklist

Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set­tings and wear limits before you
ride off:

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Brakes
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
Damping setting and spring
preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Firm seating of cases and lug­gage

At regular intervals:

Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)

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 transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.

Transmission

You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Do not engage the
clutch until after switching on
the ignition, as otherwise the en­gine cannot be started. When
the transmission is in neutral, the
green neutral indicator light is on
and the gear indicator in the mul­tifunction display shows

N.

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFF switch in
run position a.

Transmission lubrication

is only ensured when the
engine is running.Insufficient lu­brication can lead to transmission
damage.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.

Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 65)

with BMW Motorrad ABS
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.

( 65)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 66)

Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tempera-

tures it may be necessary
to operate the throttle twist grip
during starting. At ambient tem­peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),
actuate the clutch after switching
on the ignition.

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The start attempt is auto-

matically interrupted if bat­tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.

Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting table in the
chapter "Technical Data" may
provide assistance. ( 124)

Pre-ride check

After the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster conducts
a test of the pointer instruments
and the warning and indicator
lights. This so-called Pre-Ride­Check is canceled as soon as the
engine is started.

Phase 1

The pointer of the tachometer
and speedometer are run up to
the end stop.

At the same time, the following
warning and indicator lights are
switched on consecutively:
Indicator light for high-beam
headlight and telltale light for
left turn indicator
General warning light in yellow
and indicator light for idling
Warning light for fuel reserve
and indicator light for right turn
indicator
Warning light for oil pressure

with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS warning light

Phase 2

General warning light
changes from yellow to red.

Phase 3

The pointers of the tachometer
and speedometer are run back.
At the same time, all switched-on
warning and indicator lights are

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switched off consecutively in the
reverse order.

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If a pointer has not been moved,
or if one of the specified warning
and indicator lights has not been
switched on:

If it was not possible to
switch on the warning

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cannot be indicated.
Watch all warning and indicator
lights on the display.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

ABS self-diagnosis

The readiness for operation
of the BMW Motorrad ABS is
checked by the self-diagnosis.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch on
the ignition. To check the wheel

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sensors, the motorcycle must be
driven a few yards.

Phase 1

Checking the diagnosable
system components while
stopped.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif­ic version of ABS warning

light.

Phase 2

Checking the wheel sensors
while starting off.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif­ic version of ABS warning

light.

ABS self-diagnosis
completed

The ABS warning light goes
out.

If an ABS fault is indicated after
the ABS self-diagnosis is com­pleted:

Continued driving is possible.
It must be noted that the ABS
function is not available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Running in

The first 600 miles
(1,000 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, avoid­ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-

gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
Adhere to the specified engine
run-in speeds.

Do not exceed the engine run­in speeds.

Engine break-in speed

<5000 min

Do not accelerate at full throt­tle.
Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
After 300 - 750 miles (500 ­1,200 km), have the first in­spection performed.

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Brake pads

New brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 300 miles
(500 km). This initial reduction
in braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-

tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Brake early.

Tires

New tires have a smooth sur­face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce­dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.

New tires have not

achieved their full adhesion
yet. There is a danger of

accidents when driving at
extreme angles.
Avoid extreme angles.

Driving offroad

Tire inflation pressure

A tire inflation pressure re-

duced for offroad driving
leads to poorer handling of the
motorcycle on paved roads and
can result in accidents.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.

Rims offroad

BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for possible
damage after riding offroad.

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycle is

ridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes may
fail to take effect immediately

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because of dirt or moisture on
the disks or brake pads.

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braked clean.

Driving on unpaved or dirty

roads leads to increased
brake pad wear.
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the brake
pads sooner.

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Spring preload and
damping

Spring preload and damp-

ing values that have been
changed for offroad use reduce
handling characteristics on paved
surfaces.
Before returning to on-road use,
reset correct spring preload and
correct damping.

Brakes

How is the shortest
braking distance
achieved?

The dynamic load distribution
between the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the more
the front wheel is loaded. The
greater the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transferred.
To achieve the shortest possible
braking distance, the front brake
must be applied quickly and with
increasing force. This optimal­ly utilizes the dynamic load in­crease on the front wheel. At the
same time, the clutch should al­so be actuated. With the "forced
braking" often practiced in which
the brake pressure is generat­ed as quickly as possible and
with great force, the dynamic
load distribution cannot follow
the increased deceleration and

the braking force cannot be com­pletely transferred to the road
surface. The front wheel locks
and the danger of falling increas­es.

with BMW Motorrad ABS
To prevent the front wheel from
locking, the ABS system must
intervene and reduce the brake

pressure; the braking distance
increases.

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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 washing the motor-

cycle, after driving through
water or in the rain, braking can
be delayed due to damp brake
disks and brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
dry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakes

The full braking effect can

be delayed if the motor­cycle is ridden on salt-covered
roads and the brakes are not ap­plied for some time.
Brake early until the salt layer of
the brake disks and brake pads
has been braked off.

Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on the brake

disks and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and main­tenance tasks, make sure that

the brake disks and brake pads
are free of oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycle is

ridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes may
fail to take effect immediately
because of dirt or moisture on
the disks or brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
braked clean.

Driving on unpaved or dirty

roads leads to increased
brake pad wear.
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the brake
pads sooner.

Parking your motorcycle

Placing 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
under the stand is level and
firm.

Switch off the engine.
Pull handbrake lever.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.
Use your left foot to extend
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.

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Slowly lean motorcycle to side
until its weight is taken by

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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 handlebars to full left or
right lock position.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.

On a grade, the motorcycle

should always face uphill;
select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side stand

Unlock steering lock.
From left, grip handlebars with
both hands.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift motorcycle to up­right position.
Hold 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 vehicle.

Sit on motorcycle and use your
left foot to retract side stand.

Placing on center 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.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on left handlebar grip.
Grasp passenger seat handle
or rear frame with your right
hand.
Using your right foot, press
center stand toward rear until
feet rest on ground.
Place full weight of body on
center stand while pulling mo­torcycle toward rear.

Excessive movements

could result in the center
stand retracting, and the
motorcycle would topple as a
result.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.

Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
Lock steering lock.

Pushing off center

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stand

Unlock steering lock.
Place your left hand on left
handlebar grip.
With your right hand, grip rear
grab handle or rear frame.
Push motorcycle forward off
center stand.
Make sure that center stand is
fully retracted.

Refueling

Fuel is highly flammable.

Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when ex-

posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
and get onto the rear wheel.
This results in a danger of falling.
Do not fill the tank past the bot­tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-

faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.
Wipe off any fuel that gets onto
plastic parts immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy the

catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
side stand.

The available fuel tank vol-

ume can only be optimally
used with the vehicle standing on
the side stand.

Open protective cap.
Open fuel tank cap with igni­tion key by turning it counter­clockwise.

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Refuel with quality listed below

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at most until lower edge of filler
neck is reached.

Recommended fuel qual­ity

91 ROZ/RON (Regular un­leaded gasoline)

Usable fuel quantity

approx. 4.2 gal (approx. 16 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

≥1.1 gal (≥4l)

Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove key and close protec­tive cap.

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Brake system with BMW Motorrad

ABSOE.............................. 74

Tire Pressure Control TPC/

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How does ABS work?

The maximum braking force that
can be transferred to the road
surface is partially dependent on
the friction coefficient of the road
surface. Gravel, ice, snow and
wet roads offer a considerably
poorer friction coefficient than a
dry, clean asphalt surface. The
poorer the friction coefficient of
the road surface is, the longer
the braking distance will be.
If the maximum transferrable
braking force is exceeded when
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pressure, the wheels begin to
block and driving stability is lost,
and a fall can result. Before this
situation occurs, ABS intervenes
and adjusts the brake pressure
to the maximum transferrable
braking force. This enables the
wheels to continue to turn and

maintains driving stability regard­less of the road surface condi-

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tion.

What happens when
rough roads are
encountered?

Bumpy or rough roads can briefly
lead to a loss of contact between
the tires and the road surface,
until the transferrable braking
force is reduced to zero. If brak­ing is carried out in this situa­tion, ABS must reduce the brake
pressure to ensure driving sta­bility when restoring contact to
the road. At this point in time,
the BMW Motorrad ABS must
assume extremely low friction co­efficients (gravel, ice, snow) so
that the running wheels turn in
every imaginable case and the
driving stability is ensured. After
detecting the actual conditions,
the system adjusts the optimum
brake pressure.

Lifting off rear wheel

However, during extremely
heavy and rapid decelerations
it is possible that the BMW
Motorrad ABS cannot prevent
the rear wheel from lifting off
the ground.In these cases, the
motorcycle can also flip end over
end.

Heavy braking can lead to

the rear wheel lifting off the
ground.
When braking, bear in mind that
the ABS control cannot be relied
on in all circumstances to prevent
the rear wheel from lifting off the
ground.

What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ABS?

The BMW Motorrad ABS en­sures driving stability on any sur­face within the limits of driving
physics. The system is not op-

timized for special requirements
resulting under extreme weath­er conditions offroad or on the
racetrack.

Special situations

To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If implausible values
are detected over a longer period
of time, the ABS function is de­activated for safety reasons and
an ABS fault is indicated. The
condition for a fault message is
the completed self-diagnosis.
In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
driving conditions can also lead
to a fault message.

Unusual driving conditions:

Driving on the rear wheel
(wheely) for a longer period.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake pulled (burn
out).

Heating up on the main or aux­iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
Locked-up rear wheel for a
longer period of time, e.g.
when riding downhill offroad.

Should a fault message result
due to one of the driving condi­tions described above, the ABS
function can be reactivated by
switching the ignition off and
then on again.

How important is regular
maintenance?

Any technical system is al-

ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the BMW Motor­rad ABS is in an optimally main­tained condition, it is vital that the
specified inspection intervals be
complied with.

Reserves for safety

But remember: 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
momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.

Tire Pressure Control
TPC/RDC

Function

A sensor is located in each tire,
which measures the air temper­ature and the air pressure inside
the tire and sends these values
to the control unit.

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The sensors are equipped with
a centrifugal controller, which

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sion of the measured values un­til a speed of approx. 20 mph
(30 km/h) is reached. Before ini­tial reception of the tire pressure,

-- is shown in the display for

each tire. The sensors continue
to transmit the measured values
for approx. 15 minutes after the
motorcycle comes to a stop.
The control unit can manage four
sensors, and as a result two sets
of wheels with TPC/RDC sen­sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC
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sensors, an error message is out­put.

Temperature
compensation

The tire inflation pressure is tem­perature dependent, i.e. it in­creases or decreases together
with the tire temperature. The
tire temperature is dependent on
the ambient temperature and on
the driving style and duration.
The tire inflation pressures are
shown temperature-compensat­ed in the multifunction display;
they refer to a tire temperature
of 68 °F (20 °C). No tempera­ture compensation takes place in
the air pressure testers at filling
stations, i.e. the measured tire in­flation pressure is dependent on
the tire temperature. As a result,
the values displayed there do not
match the values shown in the
multifunction display in most cas­es.

Air pressure ranges

The TPC/RDC control unit distin­guishes between three air pres­sure ranges matched to the mo­torcycle:

Air pressure within the permis­sible tolerance.
Air pressure at the limits of the
permissible tolerance.
Air pressure outside the per­missible tolerance.

Adjusting inflation
pressure

Compare the TPC/RDC value in
the multifunction display with the
value on the back cover of the
Rider's Manual. The difference
between the two values must be
compensated with the air pres­sure tester at the filling station.

Example: According to the
Rider's Manual, the tire inflation
pressure is to be 36.3 psi
(2.5 bar), however 33.4 psi

(2.3 bar) is shown in the
multifunction display. The tester
at the filling station indicates 34.8
psi (2.4 bar). This value must be
increased by 2.9 psi (0.2 bar) to

37.7 psi (2.6 bar) to produce the
correct tire inflation pressure.

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Accessories

General instructions .................. 80

Onboard socket ...................... 80

Luggage ............................. 81

CaseOA.............................. 82

TopcaseOA.......................... 85

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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.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer is the right place to go
for genuine BMW parts and ac­cessories,other BMW-approved
products, and expert advice on
their installation and use.
These parts and products have
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function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for these
products.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-

amine or test each product
of outside origin to ensure that it
can be used on or in connection
with BMW motorcycles without

constituting a safety hazard. Nor
is this guarantee provided when
the official approval of a specific
country has been granted. 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. The motorcy­cle must not infringe on national
road-vehicle construction and
use regulations.

Onboard socket

Ratings

The supply to the socket 1 is cut
off automatically if battery voltage
is 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.
Approx. 15 minutes after switch­ing off the ignition and/or during

starting, the onboard socket is
switched off to take the load off
the motorcycle electrical system.

Cable routing

The cables from the onboard
socket to the auxiliary device
must be routed in such a way
that they:

Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped

Improperly 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 gross weight

limit and observe the loading
information.

Adjust setting of spring
preload, damping characteristic
and tire inflation pressures to
suit total weight.
with case

Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni­formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
to bottom and inside of cases.
Observe maximum payload of
case and corresponding top
speed.

max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)

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Payload of case

Speed limit for driving
with case

max 99 mph (max 160 km/
h)

with Topcase
Observe maximum payload of

Topcase and corresponding
top speed.

Payload of Topcase

max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)

Speed limit for driving
with Topcase

max 99 mph (max 160 km/
h)

with tank rucksack
Observe maximum payload of
tank rucksack and correspond­ing top speed.

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Payload of tank rucksack

max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)

Speed limit for driving
with tank rucksack

max 81 mph (max 130 km/
h)

with rear softbag
Observe maximum payload of

rear bag and corresponding top
speed.

Payload of rear bag

max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg)

Speed limit for driving
with rear bag

max 81 mph (max 130 km/
h)

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Lashing down luggage

Route luggage belts between
motorcycle and along anti-slip
locks 1.

Route luggage belt 2 as shown
using example of a luggage roll.

Check piece of luggage for se­cure hold.

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Case

Opening case

Turn key 1 in case lock per­pendicular to direction of travel.
Hold down locking device 2
and fold out carrying handle 3.

Press ribbing of rocker but­ton 4.
With rocker button pressed, lift
case lid.

Closing case

Turn key in case lock perpen­dicular to direction of travel.
Close case lid 1.
The lid clicks audibly into place.

If the carrying handle is

folded down when the slot
of the case lock is oriented in the
direction of travel, the lock tab
can be damaged.
Before folding down the carrying
handle, make sure that the slot of
the case lock is perpendicular to
the direction of travel.

Fold carrying handle closed 2
downward.
Carrying handle audibly en­gages.
Turn key in case lock in the
direction of travel and remove.

Adjusting case volume

Open case.
Empty case completely.
To adjust case volume, lock
pivot lever 1 in upper or lower
end position.
Pivot lever in upper end posi­tion: small volume.

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Pivot lever in lower end posi­tion: large volume.

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Removing case

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Turn key 1 in case lock per­pendicular to direction of travel.
Hold down locking device 2
and fold out carrying handle 3.

Pull up red release lever 4.
Locking flap 5 pops up.
Fold locking flap 5 all the way
open.
Remove case from mushroom­headed fastener and pipe bar
by carrying handle.

Mounting case

Turn key 1 in case lock per­pendicular to direction of travel.
Hold down locking device 2
and fold out carrying handle 3.

Pull up red release lever 4.

Locking flap 5 pops up.
Fold locking flap 5 all the way
open.

Hook in support 6 on pipe
bar 7.
Tilt case upward and position
on mushroom-headed fasten­er 8 until mushroom-headed
fastener 8 is located at rear
end of mount 9.

Then press locking flap 5
downward while swiveling red
release lever 4 downward.
Locking flap clicks into place.
Case must now be locked on
mushroom-headed fastener.
Fold down carrying handle.
Carrying handle audibly en­gages.
Turn key in case lock in the
direction of travel and remove.

Topcase

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Opening Topcase

Turn key 1 in Topcase lock
vertical to road surface.
Hold down locking device 2
and fold out carrying handle 3.

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Press ribbing of rocker but­ton 4.
With rocker button pressed,
open Topcase lid.

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Closing Topcase

Turn key in Topcase lock verti­cal to road surface.
Close Topcase lid 1.
The lid clicks audibly into place.

If the carrying handle is

folded down when the slot
of the Topcase lock is oriented
in the direction of travel, the lock
tab can be damaged.
Before folding down the carrying
handle, make sure that the slot of
the Topcase lock is perpendicu­lar to the direction of travel.

Fold carrying handle closed 2
upward.
Carrying handle audibly en­gages.
Turn key in Topcase lock hor­izontal to road surface and re­move.

Adjusting Topcase
volume

Open Topcase.
Empty Topcase completely.
To adjust Topcase volume,
lock pivot lever 1 in front or
rear end position.

Pivot lever in rear end position
(toward carrying handle): small
volume.
Pivot lever in front end position
(toward Topcase bottom): large
volume.

Removing Topcase

Turn key 1 in Topcase lock
vertical to road surface.
Hold down locking device 2
and fold out carrying handle 3.

Pull red lever 4
Locking flap 5 is unlocked.
Fold open locking flap 5 all the
way manually.
Removing Topcase by grab
handle

Mounting Topcase

Turn key 1 in Topcase lock
vertical to road surface.
Hold down locking device 2
and fold out carrying handle 3.

Pull red lever 4.

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Locking flap 5 is unlocked.
Fold open locking flap 5 all the

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Hook Topcase into front hold­ers 6 of Topcase retaining
plate.

Press Topcase onto Topcase
retaining plate at rear and fold
in locking flap 5.
Fold in red lever 4.
Locking flap 5 is blocked.
Check firm seating of Topcase.
Fold in carrying handle and
lock Topcase.

Maintenance

General instructions .................. 90

Onboard toolkit ...................... 90

Engine oil ............................ 91

Brake system . ....................... 92

Brake pads . . . ....................... 93

Brake fluid ........................... 94

Coolant .............................. 95

Clutch ............................... 96

Tires ................................. 96

Rims ................................. 96

Chain ................................ 97

Wheels .............................. 98

Front wheel stand ................. 104

Lamps ............................. 105

Air filter ............................ 112

Jump-starting...................... 112

Battery . . ........................... 113

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General instructions

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The "Maintenance" chapter de­scribes work involving the check-

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ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed. An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional mainte-

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nance and repair work is provid­ed in the Repair Manual for your
motorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM
(RepROM), which you can ob­tain from your authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.

Special tools and a thorough
knowledge of motorcycles are
required to carry out some of the
work described here. If you are
in doubt, consult a certified work-

shop, preferably your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Onboard toolkit

Onboard toolkit

1 Screwdriver handle
2 Reversible screwdriver in-

sert
with Phillips and straight
blade

3 Open-ended wrench

Wrench size: 17 mm

4 Torx wrench T40

5 Reversible screwdriver in-

sert
with Phillips and Torx T25
blade

Onboard-toolkit service

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set

1 Pull-out tool holder

for holding all tools with
adapter

2 1/4" bits

Bits of various sizes

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm
4 Flashlight

5 Socket wrench

Open-ended wrenches of
various sizes

6 Adapter

for holding 1/4" bits and
9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed
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 a short trip
leads to misinterpretations and
therefore to incorrect oil fill quan­tities.
To ensure that the display of the

engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.

Wipe area around oil fill loca­tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts up, then allow to con­tinue running for an additional
minute.
Switch off ignition.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op­erating temperature vertically.
with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.

OE

Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn­ing counterclockwise.

Clean measuring area 2 with a
dry cloth

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Place oil dipstick on oil fill loca­tion, but do not install.

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Remove oil dipstick and read

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off oil level.

Engine oil level

between MIN and MAX
markings on oil dipstick

Engine oil 10W-40

0.4 quarts (0.4 l) (Difference
between MIN and MAX)

If oil level is below MIN mark:

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Topping up engine oil ( 92)

If oil level is above MAX mark:

Have oil level corrected by a
specialized workshop, prefer­ably an authorized BMW Mo­torrad retailer.

Topping up engine oil

Checking engine oil level
( 91)

Top up engine oil up to speci­fied level via fill location 1.
Install oil dipstick.

Brake system

Brake safety

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.
In this case, have the brake sys­tem checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys­tem performed by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking brake operation

Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:

Have the brakes checked by a

certified workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad
thickness

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Front brake-pad wear
limit

Checking brake pad
thickness at rear

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

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Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to ascertain their
thickness. Direction of view:
between wheel and fork tube
at brake caliper 1.

min 0.04 in (min 1 mm) (On­ly friction material without
carrier plate)

Wear markings (grooves)
must be clearly visible.

If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.

Visually check brake pad thick­ness 1 from rear.

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Rear brake-pad wear limit

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ly friction material without
carrier plate)

Wear indicators must be
clearly visible.

If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:

Have brake pads replaced by a
specialized workshop, prefer­ably an authorized BMW Mo­torrad retailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brake fluid
level

Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti­cally.
with center stand

Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.

Move handlebars into straight­ahead position.

Read off brake fluid level at
front brake-fluid reservoir 1.

OE

The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:

Have the defect corrected as

soon as possible by a special-

ized workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad re­tailer.

Checking rear brake fluid
level

Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti­cally.
with center stand

Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.

Read off brake fluid level at
rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

OE

The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:

Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special­ized workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad re­tailer.

Coolant

Checking coolant level

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Check coolant level on expan­sion tank 1. Viewing direction:
through between windshield
and right-hand side panel.

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Coolant, specified level

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Radiator antifreeze

Maintenance

between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank

If coolant level is too low:

Add coolant.

Topping up coolant

Open cap of coolant fill location
by turning counterclockwise.
Pour in coolant up to specified
level using a suitable funnel.
Close cap of fill location for
coolant by turning clockwise.

Clutch

Checking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
felt:

Have the clutch checked by a

specialized workshop, prefer-

ably an authorized BMW Mo-

torrad retailer.

Tires

Checking tire tread depth

The handling of your mo-

torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legally
prescribed minimum tread depth
is reached.
Have tires replaced even be­fore the minimum tread depth
is reached.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Measure tire tread depth in
main tread grooves with wear
indicating marks.

Tires have wear indicators

integrated into the main
tread grooves. If the tire tread
has worn down to the level of
the marks, the tire is completely
worn. The locations of the marks
are indicated on the edge of the
tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.

If the tire tread depth no longer
complies with the legally required
minimum tread depth:

Replace tire.

Rims

Visual inspection

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect rims for de­fects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by

a specialized workshop, prefer­ably an authorized BMW Mo­torrad retailer.

Checking spokes

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Sweep across spokes with a
screwdriver handle or similar
item, paying attention to result-

ing series of notes.
If you hear an uneven series of
notes:

Have spokes checked by a cer-

tified workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad re-

tailer.

Chain

Lubricating chain

Dirt, dust and insufficient

lubrication will considerably
shorten the service life of the
drive chain.

Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.

Lubricate drive chain at least
every 600 miles (1000 km). Af­ter driving though water or dust
and dirt, carry out lubricate ear­lier accordingly.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.

Checking chain tension

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Press chain upward and down­ward using a screwdriver and
measure difference A.

Chain sag

1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo­torcycle unloaded on side
stand)

If the measured value is outside
the permissible tolerance:

Adjusting chain tension ( 97)

Adjusting chain tension

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

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Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1.
Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and
right by turning counterclock-

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wise.
Adjust chain tension with ad­justing screws 3 on left and
right.
Turning clockwise: chain ten­sion is reduced.
Turning counterclockwise:
chain tension is increased.
Checking chain tension ( 97)
Make sure that the same scale
value 4 is set on the left and
right.

Tighten lock nuts 2 on left and
right by turning clockwise.

Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 with specified torque.

Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm

74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

Checking chain wear

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Pull chain toward rear at rear­most point of chain sprocket.
The tooth tips must still be

within the chain links.
If the chain can be pulled off be­yond the tooth tips:

Please contact a specialized

workshop, preferably an autho-

rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Wheels

Tire recommendation

For every size of tire, BMW Mo­torrad has tested certain makes
and approved those it has found
to be roadworthy. If you use