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Rider's Manual (US Model)
F 800 GS
BMW Motorrad
bmw‑motorrad.com
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle Data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Color number
Initial registration
License plate
Retailer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)
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Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains important information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced 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.
Documentation confirming performance of scheduled maintenance is a precondition for generous handling of out-of-warranty
claims and goodwill warranty
treatment.
Should you want to sell your
BMW one day, please also remember to turn over the Ride's
Manual to the new owner. it is
an important part of your motorcycle.
Suggestions and complaints
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 on your
BMW
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Overviews . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Displays . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 21
Indicator and warning
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 23
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24
Onboard computer
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fuel gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Operation . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 35
Steering and ignition
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hazard warning lights sys-
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Antilock Brake System
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Electronic suspension ad-
justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rider's Manual (US
Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5 Alarm system .. . .. .. . .. . 53
Overview .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Logging on additional re-
mote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6 Setting .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. 63
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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7 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 69
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 73
If there is a change in the
loading condition: . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Before every journey: . . . . . . . . 73
At every third refueling
stop: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Off-road riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 80
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Fastening motorcycle for
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8 Technology in
detail .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 85
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Antilock Brake System
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9 Maintenance . . . .. .. .. . .. 91
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Wheel rims and tyres. . . . . . 102
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fairings and panels . . . . . . . 119
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Diagnostic connector. . . . . . 125
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
10 Accessories . . .. .. .. . 129
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Onboard power
sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Aluminum case. . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Aluminum Topcase . . . . . . . 140
Additional headlight . . . . . . . 142
11 Care . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . 143
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Washing your motorcy-
cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Protective wax coating . . . . 146
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 146
Return motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
12 Technical data . .. .. . 147
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 148
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 149
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 157
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 159
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 161
13 Service . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. 163
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 164
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Maintenance proce-
dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Maintenance schedule . . . . 167
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Confirmation of service . . . . 182
14 Appendix . .. .. .. .. . .. . 185
Certificate for Electronic
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
15 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 188
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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Overview
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Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an ini-
6
tial overview of your motorcycle.
All maintenance and repair work
carried out on your motorcycle
will be documented in Chapter
13. Documentation confirming performance of scheduled
maintenance is a precondition
for generous handling of out-ofwarranty claims and goodwill warranty treatment.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo-
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General instructions
torcycle.
Abbreviations and symbols
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with
moderate risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high
risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
structions and precautionary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehicle or accessories and warranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating 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 extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already completely installed during
motorcycle production.
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OA Optional accessory.
BMW Motorrad 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.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
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 set of instructions.
Technical Data
All dimensions, weights and performance data contained this
Rider's Manual refer to the German DIN standards and comply
with their tolerance specifications.
Versions for individual countries
may differ.
Notice concerning current status
The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by consistent, ongoing development efforts embracing their design, equipment
and accessories. For this reason, aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions
in this Operating instructions. In
addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence
of errors. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be
recognized based on the data, illustrations or descriptions in this
manual.
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Overviews
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Overviews
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2
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Overviews
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General view, left side
1 Power socket ( 130)
2 Seat lock ( 50)
3 Oil fill location and oil dip-
stick ( 94)
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Overviews
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General view, right side
1 Fuel filler opening ( 81)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 99)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 98)
4 Vehicle identification num-
ber, type plate (on steering
head)
5 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side fairing) ( 101)
6 Adjusting spring preload
( 67)
7 Damping adjustment
( 68)
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Overviews
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Underneath seat
2
1 Storage
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Overviews
with first-aid kit
First-aid kit
2 Tool kit ( 92)
3 Tyre inflation pressure ta-
ble
4 Load capacity table
5 Rider's Manual (US Model)
( 6)
6 Connector for coding plug
with Pro riding modes
Install coding plug ( 48).
7 Diagnostic connector
( 125)
8 Tools for adjusting spring
preload ( 67)
OA
OE
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Under fairing
1 Battery ( 121)
2 Air cleaner housing
( 112)
3 Connector for optional ac-
cessories
4 Fuse ( 124)
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Multifunction switch,
2
left
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1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 39)
2 Selecting display readings
( 40).
with onboard
computer
Resetting average data
( 42).
3 Hazard warning lights sys-
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tem ( 39)
4 Additional headlight
( 142)
5 Turn indicators ( 40)
6 Horn
7 ESA ( 46)
8 ABS ( 44)
ASC ( 45)
OE
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Multifunction switch, right
1 with heated handlebar
2 MODE button
3 Starter ( 73)
4 Emergency on/off switch
OE
grips
Operating heated grips
( 49).
Setting riding mode
( 47).
(kill switch) ( 38)
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Instrument cluster
2
1 Indicator and warning lights
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Overviews
( 22)
2 Speedometer
3 Button
Set clock ( 42).
with onboard
computer
Operating stopwatch
( 43).
4 Multifunction display
- without optional
equipmentOE(standard)
( 23)
- with optional equipmentOE( 24)
5 Button
Selecting display readings
( 40).
Resetting trip odometer
( 41).
OE
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6 Photo sensor (brightness
control)
with onboard
computer
Activating the engine
speed warner ( 77).
with anti-theft alarm system (DWA)
DWA LED
General information on
DWA ( 54)
7 Tachometer
OE
OE
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2
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Displays
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Onboard computer display . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fuel gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Displays
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Indicator and warning
3
lights
22
1 with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC)
Deactivate ASC function
( 45).
2 Switch off ABS function
( 44).
3 Fuel reserve ( 34)
Fuel gage ( 28)
4 Turn indicator, right
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Displays
5 with additional LED
headlight
Operating auxiliary headlight ( 142).
6 Neutral position (idling)
7 Turn indicator, left
8 High-beam headlamp
9 General warning light
( 25)
OE
OA
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Multifunction display
without heated handlebar
OE
grips
without onboard computer
without Pro riding modes
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
1 Warning light for elec-
tronic engine management
( 29)
2 Clock ( 42)
3 Coolant-temperature warn-
ing indicator ( 28)
4 Service display ( 33)
5 Indication range for values
Odometer ( 40)
Tripmeter ( 41)
6 Fuel gage ( 33)
7 Riding modes ( 47)
8 Warning symbol ( 25)
9 Tripmeter ( 41)
OE
OE
OE
3
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Multifunction display
3
with heated handlebar grips
with onboard computer
24
with Pro riding modes
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)
1 Set heating stage ( 49)
2 Stopwatch ( 43)
3 Displays for OE
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Displays
ESA ( 46)
Engine speed warner
( 77)
4 Onboard computer display
( 40)
Symbols ( 25)
5 Coding plug ( 48)
6 Riding modes ( 47)
7 Gear indicator, "N" indi-
cates 'neutral'
OE
OE
OE
OE
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Onboard computer display
with onboard computer
Mileage covered since
reaching the fuel reserve
( 34)
OE
Warning lights
Displays
Warnings are displayed with appropriate warning lights.
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Average fuel consumption
Average speed
Current fuel consumption
Outside temperature
( 30)
Coolant temperature
Warnings for which no separate
warning lamp is available are indicated by the 'universal' warning lamp 1 in conjunction with a
warning notice or a warning symbol in the multifunction display.
The universal warning light lights
up in either yellow or red depending on the urgency of the
warning.
Adjacent to the numerical data
display 2 a warning triangle 3
may also appear. These warnings alternate with the odometers
( 40).
The universal warning light lights
up for the most urgent warning.
The following page contains a list
of potential warnings.
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Overview of warning indicators
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Indicator and warning
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lights
lights up yellow + "EWS" is indi-
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 28)
Warning symbols in the
display panel
cated
Meaning
Electronic immobilizer is active ( 28)
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Displays
lights up red
lights up yellow appears on the
lights up red The engine symbol
lights up yellow + "LAMP" is indi-
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 28)
display
is displayed
cated
"x.x °C" flashes
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 29)
Engine warning ( 29)
Bulb defective ( 30)
Outside temperature warning ( 30)
( 31)
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Indicator and warning
lights
lights up
Warning symbols in the
display panel
Meaning
ABS deactivated ( 31)
3
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lights up
flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( 31)
flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
lights up
lights up yellow + "DWA" is indi-
cated
ABS error ( 31)
( 32)
ASC deactivated ( 32)
ASC error ( 32)
DWA battery drained ( 32)
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Electronic immobilizer is
3
active
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Displays
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "EWS" is indicated.
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.
WARNING
Rough engine running or
switching off of the engine
due to a fuel shortage
Accident hazard, damage to catalytic converter
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Refueling procedure ( 81).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
The temperature symbol
flashes.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated engine
Engine damage
Be sure to observe the measures listed below.
Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.
Checking coolant level
( 101).
If coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 102).
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
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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 an authorized
workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
WARNING
Unusual handling when engine is in emergency operating mode
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: Avoid rapid
acceleration and passing
maneuvers.
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 at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Engine warning
General warning light shows
red.
The engine symbol is displayed
WARNING
Damage to the engine when
it is in the emergency operating mode
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: Ride slowly,
avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.
If possible, have the motorcycle
picked up and the malfunction
source eliminated by a specialized service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault, which can lead
to a severe secondary fault. The
engine is in the emergency-operation mode.
Avoid high load and engine
speed ranges if possible.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
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authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
3
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
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Continued driving is possible, however it is not recommended.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
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Displays
+ "LAMP" is indicated.
WARNING
Overlooking the vehicle in
traffic due to a defective light
source on the vehicle
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; it is best
always to carry a complete
set of spare bulbs on the
motorcycle.
Possible cause:
Light source defective.
Locate defective light source
with visual check.
Replacing light sources for lowbeam and high-beam headlight
( 113).
Replacing light source for parking light ( 114).
Replace the LED for brake and
rear light ( 116).
Replacing front and rear turn
indicator light sources ( 116).
with additional LED
headlight
Replace auxiliary driving light
( 119).
OA
Outside temperature
warning
with onboard computer
"x.x °C" (outside temperature)
flashes.
OE
Possible cause:
The ambient temperature mea-
sured at the motorcycle is lower
than 37 °F (3 °C).
WARNING
Risk of black ice, even above
3°C
Accident hazard
At a low outside temperature,
icy conditions must expected
on bridges and in shady road
areas.
Think well ahead when driving.
Ambient temperature
with onboard computer
Engine heat can lead to
spurious readings of ambient temperature when the motorcycle is stationary. When the
effects of engine heat on the
monitored temperature become
excessive the display responds
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by temporarily reverting to -- as
the display reading.
When ambient temperatures
drop below 3 °C the temperature display responds by flashing a warning indicating possible
ice formation on the road surface. The display automatically
switches from any other mode
to the temperature reading when
the temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS indicator light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS is not available 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 selfdiagnosis has been completed.
ABS deactivated
ABS indicator light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS system has been deac-
tivated by the rider.
Switch on ABS function
( 44).
ABS error
ABS indicator light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
tected an error.
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ABS function is not available. Observe additional information on special situations
which can lead to ABS fault
codes ( 87).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ASC intervention
with Automatic Stability Control
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(ASC)
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes rapidly.
ASC has detected instability at
the rear wheel and responded by
reducing the torque. The warning lamp flashes longer than the
ASC intervention lasts. This feature continues to furnish the rider
with visual feedback confirming that the system has initiated
active closed-loop intervention
even after the critical situation
has passed.
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(ASC)
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
Possible cause:
The self-diagnosis was not com-
pleted; the ASC function is not
available. So that the ASC selfdiagnosis can be completed, the
engine must be running and the
motorcycle must be moved at a
speed of at least 5 km/h.
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ASC function
is not available until the selfdiagnosis has been completed.
ASC deactivated
with Automatic Stability Control
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(ASC)
ASC indicator and warning
light lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC system has been deac-
tivated by the driver.
Switch on ASC.
ASC error
with Automatic Stability Control
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(ASC)
ASC indicator and warning
light lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has de-
tected an error. The ASC function is not available.
It remains possible to continue riding. Please be aware
that ASC functionality is no
longer available. Observe additional information on situations
which can lead to an ASC error
( 88).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
DWA battery drained
with anti-theft alarm system
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(DWA)
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "DWA" is indicated.
NOTICE
This fault message is only shown
for a short time immediately following the Pre-Ride-Check.
Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm system bat-
tery is completely discharged.
Operation of the anti-theft alarm
system is no longer ensured
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when the motorcycle's battery
is disconnected.
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Service display
If the time remaining until the
next service will elapse within
one month, the service date 1
appears briefly following the PreRide-Check. The month and
year are shown with two and four
digits respectively separated by a
colon. In this example the display
means "June 2014".
If the motorcycle covers high
annual mileages then shorter
service intervals may be required.
If the countdown distance to
the early service is less than
1000 km, the remaining kilometers 1 are counted down in
100 km increments. They are
briefly displayed following the
Pre-Ride-Check.
When a service date
elapses without service, the
universal warning light lights up in
yellow, appearing together with
the date and mileage (kilometer)
display. The "Service" message
is displayed continuously.
NOTICE
If the service display appears
more than a month before the
service date, the stored date
must be adjusted in the instrument cluster. 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.
Fuel gage
Due to the complex fuel tank geometry, the fill level cannot be
determined in the upper filling
range. For this reason, the fuel
level indicator only details the
lower half of the filling range.
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the tank (as a result of frequently
changing lean angles, frequent
braking and acceleration), the
more difficult it becomes to determine the fuel reserve. However, the fuel tank still contains at
least the fuel reserve specified on
the back cover.
The 2 tip indicates that the fuel
tank is more than half full.
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If the fuel gage drops to the
1/2 mark 1, the fuel tank is still
half full. Now, the fill level is exactly displayed.
If the fuel reserve has been
reached, the low-fuel warning
light is switched on.
Fuel reserve
The fuel quantity that is in the
fuel tank when the low-fuel warning light switches on depends on
the riding dynamics: the more
substantially the fuel is moved in
After the low-fuel warning
light is switched on, the
distance ridden since this point in
time is indicated.
The distance that can still be
traveled with the fuel reserve
depends on the riding style (on
the consumption) and on the fuel
quantity that was still available at
the time of switch-on (see previous explanation).
The odometer for the fuel
reserve is reset when the fuel
quantity after refueling is greater
than the fuel reserve.
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Operation
Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 39
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . 44
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Electronic suspension adjustment
(ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rider's Manual (US Model) . . . . . . . . . 51
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Steering and ignition
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lock
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Vehicle keys
You are provided with 2 ignition
keys.
Should you lose your keys please
refer to the information regarding
the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
( 37).
The ignition lock, fuel filler cap
and seat lock are operated with
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the same key.
with case
with Topcase
The cases and the topcase can
also be ordered with locks for
the same key on request. Please
contact an authorized workshop
for this purpose, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Locking handlebars
Turn handlebars to left.
Turn key to position 3 while
moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all electrical
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can now be removed.
Switching on ignition
Turn key to position 1.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 74)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 75)
ASC self-diagnosis in progress
( 75)
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Switching off ignition
Turn key to position 2.
Light switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessories remain operational for
a limited period of time.
Battery can be recharged via
onboard socket.
Electronic immobilizer
The motorcycle's electronic circuitry monitors the data stored
in the ignition key through a ring
antenna incorporated in the igni-
tion lock. The engine management system does not enable
engine starting until this key is
recognized as "authorized" for
your motorcycle.
NOTICE
A further key attached to the
same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could
"irritate" the electronics, in
which case the enabling signal
for starting is not issued. The
EWS warning is shown in the
multifunction display.
Always store further vehicle keys
separately from the ignition key.
If you lose a motorcycle key, you
can have it disabled by your authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
When having a key disabled you
should also bring all of the motorcycle's remaining keys with
you.
The engine can no longer be
started using a disabled key;
however, a disabled key can be
enabled again.
Emergency and spare keys 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.
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Emergency on/off
4
switch (kill switch)
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The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency on/off switch.
ignition switched on longer than
absolutely necessary.
Headlight low beam
The low-beam headlight is automatically switched on under the
following conditions:
If the engine was started.
If the vehicle is pushed while
the ignition is switched on.
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1 Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch)
WARNING
Operation of the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding
Danger of falling due to blocking
of rear wheel
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
A Engine is switched off
B Operating position
Lights
Parking lights
The parking lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The parking lights are a strain
on the battery. Do not leave the
NOTICE
With the engine switched off,
you can switch on the lights
by switching on the high-beam
headlight with the ignition
switched on or by operating the
headlight flasher.
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High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
NOTICE
The hazard warning flashers
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
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Press switch 1 toward front to
switch on high beams.
Pull switch 1 rearward to actuate headlight flasher.
Parking lamp
Switch off ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition push button 1 to
the left and hold until the parking lamps come on.
Switch ignition on and then
off again to switch off parking
lamp.
Hazard warning lights system
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.
NOTICE
If a turn indicator button is
pressed with the emergency
flashing function 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.
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Press button 1 to switch on
hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
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Press button 1 again to switch
off hazard warning flashers.
Turn indicators
Operating turn indicators
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
The turn indicators automatically switch off when the defined
driving time and distance have
been reached. The defined riding time and distance can be set
by an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Press button 1 to left to switch
on left-side turn indicators.
Press button 1 to right to
switch on right-side turn
indicators.
Press button 1 into center position to switch off turn indicators.
Display
Selecting display readings
Switching on ignition ( 36).
Press button 1 to select the
display in value area 2.
The following values can be indicated:
Total kilometers (in illustration)
Trip distance 1 (Trip I)
Trip distance 2 (Trip II)
Warnings if necessary
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with onboard computer
Actuate INFO 1 to select the
display in the value range 2.
The following data can be displayed:
Outside temperature
Coolant temperature
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
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Current fuel consumption
Mileage covered since
reaching the fuel reserve
Press button 3 to select the
display in value area 4.
The following values can be indicated:
Total kilometers (in illustration)
Trip distance 1 (Trip I)
Trip distance 2 (Trip II)
Warnings if necessary
Resetting trip odometer
Switching on ignition ( 36).
Selecting display readings
( 40).
The desired trip odometer is
selected.
TRIP I or TRIP II is dis-
played.
Keep INFO 1 pressed down
until the trip odometer 2 is reset.
with onboard computer
Press and hold button 1 until
tripmeter 2 has been reset.
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Resetting average data
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with onboard computer
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Switching on ignition ( 36).
Selecting display readings
( 40).
Average fuel consumption
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Average speed
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The symbol of the desired average value is displayed.
Keep INFO 1 pressed down
until the displayed average
value is reset.
Clock
Set clock
WARNING
Adjusting the clock while rid-
ing
Accident hazard
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
Switching on ignition ( 36).
Press and hold button 1 until
hours 2 flash.
Press button 1 repeatedly until
desired hours are shown.
Press and hold button 1 until
minutes 3 flash.
Press button 1 repeatedly until
desired minutes are shown.
Press and hold button 1 until
minutes do not flash anymore.
Setting is completed.
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Stopwatch
with onboard computer
Stopwatch function
As an alternative to the odometer, the stopwatch 1 can be displayed. The display consists of
hours, minutes, seconds and
tenths of a second separated by
dots.
The stopwatch continues to run
in the background when the
display is temporarily switched
over to the odometer. The
stopwatch also continues to run
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when the ignition is temporarily
switched off.
Operating stopwatch
If necessary, switch over from
odometer to stopwatch with
button 1.
With stopwatch stopped, press
button 2 to start stopwatch.
With stopwatch running, press
button 2 to stop stopwatch.
Press and hold button 2 to re-
set stopwatch.
Interchanging button
functions
Switching on ignition ( 36).
Press and hold button 1 and
button 2 simultaneously until
display changes.
FLASH (engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and ON or OFF
are shown.
Press button 2.
LAP (Laptimer) and ON or
OFF are shown.
Press button 1 repeatedly until
desired state is shown.
ON: stop watch is operated
by INFO button on left-hand
multifunction switch.
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OFF: operation of stopwatch
with button 2 in instrument
4
cluster.
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To save the setting made,
press and hold button 1 and
button 2 simultaneously until
the display changes.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Switch off ABS function
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Stop motorcycle or switch on
ignition with motorcycle stationary.
Press and hold button 1 until
ABS warning lamp's display
changes.
ABS indicator light lights
up.
with Automatic Stability Control
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(ASC)
First the ASC symbol changes
its display behavior. Press
and hold button 1 until ABS
warning lamp reacts. In this
case, the ASC setting does not
change.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS indicator light continues to be lit up.
ABS function is switched off.
Switch on ABS function
Press and hold button 1 until
the ABS indicator and warning
light changes its display behavior.
ABS indicator light goes
out, and starts to flash if
self-diagnosis has not been completed.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
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ABS indicator light remains
off or continues to flash.
ABS function is now activated.
If the coding plug is not installed, the ignition can also be
turned off and then on again as
an alternative.
NOTICE
If the ABS indicator and warning
light lights up after the ignition is
turned off and on and then riding
continues at more than 5 km⁄h,
an ABS fault has occurred.
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
with Automatic Stability Control
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(ASC)
Deactivate ASC function
Switch on ignition.
NOTICE
The ASC function can also be
deactivated while driving.
Press the 1 button and continue to hold it down until the
status indicated by the ASC
warning lamp changes.
ASC indicator and warning
light lights up.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC indicator and warning
light continues to be lit up.
ASC function is deactivated.
Activating ASC function
Press and hold button 1 until
the ASC indicator and warning
light changes its display behavior.
ASC indicator and warning
light goes out, and starts
to flash if self-diagnosis has not
been completed.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC indicator and warning
light remains off or continues to flash.
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ASC function is activated.
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If the coding plug is not in-
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stalled, the ignition can also be
turned off and then on again as
an alternative.
NOTICE
If the ASC indicator and warning
light lights up after the ignition is
turned off and on and then riding
continues at more than 5 km⁄h,
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an ASC fault has occurred.
Electronic suspension adjustment (ESA)
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)
Adjustment options
You can use the ESA Electronic
Suspension Adjustment feature
to adapt damping on the rear
wheel to the road surface. Three
damping settings are available.
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Calling up settings
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 to display current adjustment.
The adjusted damping is shown
in the multifunction display, in
area 1. The displays provide the
following information:
COMF: Comfortable damping
NORM: Normal damping
SPORt: sporty damping
The display is automatically
hidden again after a short time.
Adjust the chassis
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 to display current adjustment.
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In order to adjust different damping:
Press button 1 repeatedly until
desired setting is displayed.
NOTICE
The damping cannot be adjusted
while the motorcycle is being
ridden.
If button 1 is not pressed for a
longer time, damping is set as
indicated.
The ESA display disappears
once the adjustment procedure
has been completed.
Riding mode
Use of the riding modes
BMW Motorrad has developed 4
riding scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select
the one matching your situation:
Highway operation
Riding on wet roads.
Riding on dry roads.
with Pro riding modes
Off-road mode
Riding off-road with road tires
Riding off-road with coarsetread off-road tires
For each of those 4 scenarios,
the optimum balance between
engine torque, throttle response,
ABS and ASC feedback control
is provided.
NOTICE
Detailed information regarding
the off-road mode can be found
in the section entitled "Technology in detail."
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Setting riding mode
Switching on ignition ( 36).
NOTICE
If a riding mode was selected
prior to switching the ignition
off, it remains further active after
switching the ignition on again.
Actuate MODE 1.
The selection arrow 2 is displayed.
Actuate MODE 1 enough
times for the selector arrow 2
to point to the desired riding
mode.
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The most recent riding mode
setting 3 remains on the
4
display.
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While parked:
Activation takes place after approx. 2 seconds.
While in motion, the selected
riding mode is activated provided that the following requirements have been satisfied:
Throttle grip is in neutral position for a short time.
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Brake lever is not being operated.
Activation process has finished.
The riding mode setting 3 is
displayed without the selector
arrow 2.
When riding on wet roads with
road tires:
Activate the RAIN riding
mode.
When riding on dry roads with
road tires:
Activate the ROAD riding
mode.
with Pro riding modes
When riding off-road with road
tires:
Activate the 4 ENDURO riding
mode.
When riding off-road with coarsetread off-road tires:
with Pro riding modes
Install coding plug. ( 48).
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Symbol for coding plug is
displayed.
Activate the 5 ENDURO+ riding mode.
Install coding plug
with Pro riding modes
Switching off ignition ( 37).
Remove seat ( 50).
Remove rubber band 1.
ATTENTION
Penetration of dirt and moisture in the open connector
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Malfunctions
After removing the encoding
plug, refit the cover cap.
Press in locking mechanism 2
and remove protective cap 3.
Install coding plug 4.
NOTICE
The coding plug and/or the protective cap are stored in the seat
bench together with the vehicle
tools.
The locking mechanism 2 engages.
Install rubber band 1.
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
If the coding plug is connected,
deactivated riding safety systems
remain deactivated even after the
ignition is turned off and on.
Symbol for coding plug is
displayed.
Setting riding mode ( 47).
Install seat ( 50).
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips
Operating heated grips
Starting engine ( 73).
NOTICE
The heated grips option can only
be activated when the engine is
running.
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NOTICE
The increase in power
consumption caused by the
heated grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heated
grips are switched off to ensure
starting capability.
Press button 1 repeatedly until desired heating level 2 is
shown.
The handlebar grips can be
heated at two different levels.
The second level is used for fast
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heating of the grips; the switch
should then be switched back to
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the first level.
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Approx. 50 % heater output
100 % heating output
Take off seat and place on
a clean surface with spacer
buffers facing downward.
Install seat
If no further changes are made
the selected heating level is
adopted as the setting.
To switch off the heated grip,
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press button 1 repeatedly until
heated grip symbol 2 is not
shown anymore in the display.
Seat
Remove seat
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Turn seat lock 1 to left with
ignition key and hold while
pressing seat downward at
front to support movement.
Raise seat bench 2 at front and
release the ignition key.
Insert seat in brackets 3.
Firmly press down on seat at
front.
The seat's detent mechanism
will be heard to engage.
Helmet holder
Locking helmet on
motorcycle
Remove seat ( 50).
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When hooking on the helmet,
watch the position of the hel-
met lock.
Guide steel cable through hel-
met and bracket and position
as shown.
Install seat ( 50).
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Secure helmet on helmet
holder 1 on left or right using a
steel cable.
ATTENTION
Attaching the helmet on the
left-hand side of the vehicle
Damage caused by the hot end
muffler
Fasten the helmet to the righthand side of the motorcycle if
possible.
ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock
Fairing scratched
Rider's Manual (US Model)
Stowing the Rider's
Manual
Place Rider's Manual(s) into the
provided bag.
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Tightly fold the open side of
the bag several times and
close subsequently using
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Velcro fastener 1.
Stow bag in the vehicle rear.
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Alarm system
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Logging on additional remote con-
trols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Overview
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with anti-theft alarm system
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General information on
DWA
Any attempt to move the vehicle, change its position, start it
without authorization, or disconnect the vehicle battery, results
in the alarm being triggered. The
sensitivity of the system is designed so that minor vibrations of
the motorcycle do not trigger an
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alarm. Each theft attempt is signaled following activation of the
system acoustically with the siren
and optically with synchronized
flashing of all 4 turn indicators.
You can adjust the behavior of
your DWA in partial areas to
meet your needs.
Protection of motorcycle
battery
To protect the motorcycle battery and to maintain the starting capability, the activated DWA
switches off automatically after
several days. However, it remains
active for at least 10 days.
Radio interference
Radio systems or devices which
transmit on the same frequency
as the remote control of the
DWA can interfere with its function. With corresponding problems point the remote control at
the motorcycle from a different
direction.
Controls
1 LED
2 Right-hand button ( 56)
3 Left-hand button (ribbed)
( 55)
Activation
with anti-theft alarm system
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Activation with motion
sensor
The alarm function can be activated in 2 different ways:
Pressing the 1 button once
on the remote control. The
alarm function is enabled after 15 seconds. If switched
off more than one minute ago,
the 1 button must be pressed
for longer than one second.
Turning off the ignition (if programmed). The alarm function
is enabled after 45 seconds.
Activation is confirmed by two
flashes of the turn signals and
the sounding of two alarm tones.
Protection of the battery
in the control unit (DWA
disabled)
After approx. one hour in the
deactivated state, the DWA
switches off to protect the
battery. To activate the alarm
function after this period, the
ignition must be switched on and
then off again.
Motion sensor when
transporting the
motorcycle
If, for example, the motorcycle
is to be transported by train, it is
advisable to switch off the motion
sensor. The strong movements
could result in an accidental triggering of the alarm.
Deactivating motion
sensor
Press button 1 of the remote
control again during the activa-
tion phase.
Turn indicators are illuminated
three times.
Alarm tone sounds three times.
Motion sensor is deactivated.
Alarm function
with anti-theft alarm system
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Alarm triggering
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The DWA alarm can be set off
by:
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Movement sensor.
Switching on ignition with an
unauthorized motorcycle key.
Disconnection of the DWA
from the motorcycle battery
(DWA battery assumes the
power supply).
Alarm
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The duration of the alarm
is 26 seconds. The system
is reactivated after another
12 seconds. A triggered alarm
can be canceled at any time by
pressing the 1 button on the
remote control. This function
does not change the state of the
anti-theft alarm system.
During the alarm, an alarm tone
sounds and the turn indicators
flash. The type of alarm sound
can be programmed.
Reason for triggering of
the alarm
After the alarm function has been
deactivated, the DWA LED indicates the reason for any alarm
activation which may have occurred for one minute:
1x flash: movement sensor:
motorcycle was tilted forward/
back.
2x flashes: movement sensor:
motorcycle was tilted to the
side.
3x flashes: the ignition was
turned on using an unauthorized key.
4x flashes: anti-theft alarm system was disconnected from
the vehicle battery.
Note on alarm triggering
If an alarm was triggered after
the last activation of the alarm
function, then this is pointed out
with a single signal tone after the
ignition is switched on.
Deactivation
with anti-theft alarm system
OE
(DWA)
Deactivate alarm function
NOTICE
The alarm function can only be
deactivated with the ignition key
if the emergency ON/OFF switch
is in the operating position.
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NOTICE
If the alarm function is
deactivated by means of the
remote control and the ignition
then not switched on, the
alarm function is automatically
reactivated after 30 seconds if
"Activation after ignition off" has
been programmed.
Actuate the 1 button on the remote control once or switch on
the ignition with an authorized
ignition key.
Turn indicators light up once.
Alarm tone sounds once (if
programmed).
Alarm function is deactivated.
Protection of the battery
(DWA activated)
After approx. one hour in the
activated state, the receiver
for the remote control in the
DWA switches off to protect the
battery. The ignition must be
switched on to deactivate the
alarm function after this period.
Programming
with anti-theft alarm system
OE
(DWA)
Programming options
The anti-theft alarm system can
be adapted to individual needs in
the following points:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation of the
DWA in addition to the turn
signals lighting up.
Rising and falling or intermittent
alarm tone.
Automatic activation of the
alarm function when the igni-
tion is switched off.
Factory settings
The anti-theft alarm system is
delivered with the following factory settings:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation of the
DWA: no.
Alarm tone: intermittent.
Automatic activation of the
alarm function when the igni-
tion is switched off: no.
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Programming DWA
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Deactivate alarm function
( 56).
Switch on the ignition.
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Press button 1 three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch off the ignition within
ten seconds.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch on the ignition within
ten seconds.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
three times.
The programming function is
active.
The actual programming is carried out in four steps, and Step 2
is not assigned any function. The
number of flashing signals on the
DWA indicator light of the motorcycle shows the active programming step. Pressing the button
1 is confirmed by an alarm tone,
and pressing the button 2 by an
acknowledgment tone.
Step 1: is a confirmation tone
to sound after the DWA is acti-
vated/deactivated?
yes:
Press button 1.
no:
Press button 2.
Step 2:
This step is not assigned any
function.
Actuate the 1 button or 2 but-
ton.
Step 3: Which alarm tone is to
be selected?
rising and falling:
Press button 1.
intermittent:
Press button 2.
Step 4: Is the alarm function
to be automatically activated
after the ignition is switched
off?
yes:
Press button 1.
no:
Press button 2.
When is the programming
canceled?
Programming is terminated by
turning off the ignition before
the last program step, or automatically whenever more than
30 seconds lapse between two
programming steps.
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The data are not saved when
programming is canceled.
Save programming
Programming is stored when the
ignition is switched off after the
last programming step, or automatically 30 seconds after the
last programming step.
The alarm system LED goes out
and four acknowledgment tones
are sounded.
Logging on additional remote controls
with anti-theft alarm system
OE
(DWA)
When is it necessary to
log on a remote control?
Should you log on an additional
remote control or want to replace
a lost remote control, then you
must always log on all remote
controls with the DWA. You can
log on a maximum of four remote
controls.
Logging on remote
control
Deactivate alarm function.
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch off the ignition within
ten seconds.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch on the ignition within
ten seconds.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
twice.
You can log on a maximum of remote controls for the DWA. The
logon for each remote control is
carried out in three steps.
Press and hold button 1 and
button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes
out, release the 1 button and
the 2 button.
LED lights up.
Actuate the 1 button or 2 but-
ton.
Alarm tone sounds once.
LED goes out.
Remote control is logged on.
Repeat the three previous work
steps for each additional re-
mote control.
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Logon ended
5
The logon is ended in the following situations:
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4 remote controls have been
logged on.
Ignition is switched off.
No button was pressed for 30
seconds after the ignition was
switched off.
No button was pressed for 30
seconds after a remote control
was logged on.
After the logon is completed, the
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LED flashes and the acknowledgment tone sounds three times.
Synchronizing
with anti-theft alarm system
OE
(DWA)
When is it necessary to
synchronize the remote
control?
The remote control must be synchronized when the buttons of
the remote control has been operated more than 256 times outside the range of the receiver.
In this case, the receiver on the
motorcycle no longer reacts to
the signals of the remote control.
Synchronize remote
control
Press and hold button 1 and
button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release the 1 button and the 2
button.
LED lights up.
Actuate the 1 button or the 2
button.
LED goes out.
Remote control is synchronized.
Battery
with anti-theft alarm system
OE
(DWA)
When is a battery change
required?
The batteries of the remote
control must be replaced after
2–3 years. A weak battery can
be recognized from the fact that
the LED does not light up at all
or only briefly when a button is
pressed.
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Replace battery
ATTENTION
Unsuitable or improperly inserted batteries
Component damage
Use specified battery (see
"Technical Data" chapter).
When inserting the battery,
make sure that the polarity is
correct.
Install new battery. Ensure that
positive terminal of battery is at
top.
Fit lower housing section to
lug 5 on front edge and close
it. When doing so, pay attention to the guide pins 6.
Install screw.
The LED of the remote control
lights up; i.e. the remote control must be activated.
LED 2 begins to flash and
goes out after a few seconds.
The remote-control is again
ready to be used.
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Remove screw 1 and take off
lower housing section 2.
Slide old battery 3 forward under bow 4.
To activate the remote control
within the range of the receiver,
press the button 1 twice.
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Setting
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Mirrors
6
Adjusting mirrors
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Setting
Move mirror to the desired position by turning it.
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 torque while holding the
mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
Joint compound: Multi-Wax
Spray
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where vehicles are driven
in the opposite lane relative to
your own country, its asymmetric
low-beam headlight will tend to
blind oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight adjusted for
these conditions by an authorized
service facility, preferably an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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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.
NOTICE
If there are doubts as to the correct headlight range, have the
adjustment checked by a specialized workshop, preferably by
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.
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Clutch
6
Adjusting clutch lever
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Setting
WARNING
Adjusting the clutch lever
while driving
Accident hazard
Only adjust the clutch lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase distance between clutch lever and handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1 counterclockwise to decrease distance between clutch lever and
handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you press
the clutch lever forward when
doing so.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
WARNING
Modified position of the
brake fluid reservoir
Air in the brake system
Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars.
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase distance between brake lever and handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1 counterclockwise to decrease distance between brake lever and
handlebar grip.
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NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forwards.
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
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Remove seat ( 50).
Remove toolkit 2.
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
To increase spring preload,
turn adjustment wheel 1 clock-
wise using toolkit.
To decrease spring preload,
turn adjustment wheel 1 coun-
terclockwise using toolkit.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel counterclockwise as far as possible.
(One-up without load)
Turn adjustment wheel as
far as possible counterclockwise, then 12 turns clockwise.
(One-up with load)
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop. (Two-up and load)
Remount toolkit.
Install seat ( 50).
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Damping
6
Setting
68
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 re-
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duction in spring preload requires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Adjust damping via adjusting
screw 1.
To increase damping, turn adjusting screw 1 in arrow direction H.
To decrease damping, turn adjusting screw 1 in arrow direction S.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
OE
(ESA)
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 1.5 turns. (One-up
without load)
Turn adjusting screw as far as
possible clockwise, then turn
back 1.5 turns. (One-up with
load)
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 1 turn. (Two-up with
load)
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Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
If there is a change in the loading
condition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Before every journey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
At every third refueling stop: . . . . . . . . 73
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Off-road riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Fastening motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Safety information
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Rider's equipment
70
The following clothing protects
you while riding:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
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journeys, 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 lowered suspension
Motorcycles with lowered running
gear have a reduced clearance
in inclined position and to the
ground compared to motorcycles
OE
with standard running gear (see
the chapter "Technical Data").
WARNING
When cornering with lowered motorcycles, motorcycle
parts can contact the road
surface sooner than normal.
Accident hazard
Carefully test the clearance of
the motorcycle in an inclined
position and adjust your riding
style accordingly.
Test the clearance of your motorcycle at an angle in safe situations. Remember to take the
limited ground clearance of your
motorcycle into account when
driving over curbs and similar obstacles.
Lowering the motorcycle reduces
the spring travel. A possible reduction in the accustomed driving comfort may result. Especially when riding with a passen-
ger, the spring preload should be
adjusted accordingly.
Correct loading
WARNING
Reduced riding stability
caused by overloading and
uneven loading
Accident hazard
Do not exceed the gross
weight limit and observe the
loading information.
Adjust spring preload and
damping rate for the current
gross motorcycle weight.
with case
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
with case
or
OA
OA
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with aluminum case
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
to bottom and inside of cases.
Observe the maximum payload and maximum speed as
indicated on the label in the
case (see also the chapter
"Accessories").
with Topcase
or
with aluminum Topcase
Observe the maximum pay-
load and maximum speed as
indicated on the label in the
topcase (see also the chapter
"Accessories").
with tank backpack
Observe the maximum load ca-
pacity of the tank rucksack (see
also "Accessories" chapter).
OA
OA
OA
OA
Payload of tank rucksack
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
with rear bag
Observe the maximum load
capacity of the rear bag (see
also "Accessories" chapter).
max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg)
OA
Payload of rear bag
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various boundary conditions can adversely affect the handling of your motorcycle, e.g.:
Incorrect settings of springstrut and shock absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
Poor tire tread
Installed luggage systems, such
as cases, topcases and tank
rucksacks.
Maximum speed with
studded or winter tyres
DANGER
Maximum speed of the motorcycle is higher than the
permissible maximum rated
speed of the tires.
Risk of accident due to tire damage at high speed.
Observe the maximum permis-
sible speed for the tyres.
With studded or winter tyres, the
maximum permissible speed for
the tyres must be observed.
Attach a label specifying the
maximum permissible speed in
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the field of view of the instrument
cluster.
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Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Harmful exhaust gas
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Danger of suffocation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in
closed rooms.
Burn hazard
CAUTION
Intense heating up of engine
and exhaust system while
riding
Burn hazard
After parking the motorcycle,
make sure that no persons
or objects come into contact
with the engine and exhaust
system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following must be observed:
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.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in the catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Danger of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications
ATTENTION
Modifications to the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, expiration of warranty
Do not make any
modifications.
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Observe checklist
Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regular intervals.
If there is a change in the loading condition:
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 67).
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 68).
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)
Adjust the chassis ( 46).
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OE
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Before every journey:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check clutch function ( 100).
Checking tire tread depth
( 103).
Checking tire pressure
( 102).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
At every third refueling stop:
Check engine oil level ( 94).
Check front brake pad thickness ( 97).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 97).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 98).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 99).
Checking coolant level
( 101).
Lubricating chain ( 126).
Check chain sag ( 126).
Starting
Starting engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient transmission gearbox lubrication only when the
engine is running.
Transmission damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switching on ignition ( 36).
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 74)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 75)
ASC self-diagnosis in progress
( 75)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
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NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
For cold starts and at low ambient temperatures: pull lever
to disengage clutch and twist
throttle grip slightly.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automatically interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper cables and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting chart in chapter "Technical Data" may provide assistance. ( 148)
Pre-Ride-Check
When the ignition is switched on
the instrument cluster performs a
test routine including the analog
display instruments as well as the
warning and indicator lights - this
is the "Pre-Ride-Check." Starting
the engine before the test rou-
tine is completed will cancel the
remainder of the routine.
Phase 1
The needles on the tachometer
and speedometer rotate to their
end stops. Simultaneously all
warning and indicator lights are
activated sequentially.
Phase 2
The universal warning light
changes from yellow to red.
Phase 3
The needles on the tachome-
ter and speedometer return to
their initial positions. At the same
time, the previously activated
warning and indicator lights are
now switched off in reverse se-
quence.
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If one of the needles fails to
move, or if one of the warning
and indicator lamps fails to light
up:
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis routine
launches automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic system while motorcycle is parked.
ABS indicator light flashes.
Phase 2
Check wheel sensors while
starting off.
ABS indicator light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS indicator and warning
light goes out.
ABS self-diagnosis routine not completed
ABS is not available, as the
self-diagnosis routine was not
completed. (The motorcycle
must reach a specified minimum speed before the system
can check operation of the
wheel speed sensors: 3 mph
(5 km/h))
If an ABS error is displayed after
the ABS self-diagnosis is completed:
It remains possible to continue
riding. Bear in mind that nei-
ther the ABS function nor the
integral function is available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ASC self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorrad ASC
is ready for operation. The selfdiagnosis routine runs automatically when you switch on the
ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic
system while motorcycle is
parked.
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
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Phase 2
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torcycle is moving.
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC indicator and warning
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light goes out.
Check the display of all indicator and warning lights.
ASC self-diagnosis routine not completed
ASC is not available because
the self-diagnosis routine was
not completed. (The motorcycle must reach a specified
minimum speed before the
system can check operation of
the wheel sensors: min 3 mph
(min 5 km/h))
If an ASC error is indicated following completion of the ASC
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ASC function is not available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Running in
Engine
In the period preceding the
initial inspection attempt to
change rpm and engine load as
frequently as possible, avoiding
extended periods at constant
rpm.
Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoiding highways if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine run-in speed
<5000 min
Observe mileage, after which
the running-in check should be
performed.
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
-1
Mileage until first
running-in check
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force. This initial
reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
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WARNING
New brake pads
Extension of the braking distance,
accident hazard
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.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
Shifting gears
with onboard computer
Engine speed warner
The engine speed warner signals
to the rider that the red engine
speed range has been reached.
The red indicator lamp 1 of the
engine speed warner flashes to
provide this signal.
This signal lamp continues to
flash until the rider either upshifts
to a higher gear or reduces the
engine speed. The engine speed
warner can be activated or deactivated by the rider.
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Activating the engine
speed warner
Switching on ignition ( 36).
Press and hold button 1 and
button 2 simultaneously until
display changes.
FLASH 3 and ON or OFF are
displayed.
Press button 1 until desired
state is shown.
ON: engine speed warner acti-
vated.
OFF: engine speed warner
deactivated.
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press and hold button 1 and
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the display changes.
Off-road riding
After driving offroad
BMW Motorrad recommends
that the following be observed
after driving offroad:
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Tire inflation pressure
WARNING
When riding off-road, reduce
the tire pressure when riding
on paved surfaces.
Risk of accident due to poorer
driving characteristics.
Ensure proper tyre inflation
pressure.
Brakes
WARNING
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads.
Delayed braking effect caused by
dirty brake discs and brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
braked clean.
ATTENTION
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads
Increased brake pad wear
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the
brake pads sooner.
Spring preload and damping
WARNING
Modified values for spring
preload and spring strut
damping when riding off-
road.
Poorer driving characteristics on
paved surfaces.
Before returning to on-road
use, reset the correct spring
preload and spring strut
damping.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for possible
damage after riding offroad.
Air cleaner insert
ATTENTION
Dirty air filter element
Engine damage
When driving in dusty terrain,
check air filter insert for soiling
at short intervals and clean or
replace if necessary.
Use under very dusty conditions
(deserts, savannas, etc.) requires
the use of air filter elements spe-
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cially developed for these kinds
of applications.
Brakes
How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
The dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the greater
the weight transfer to the front
wheel. Increases in the load on
an individual wheel are accompanied by a rise in the effective
braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the front
brake must be applied quickly
and with progressively greater
levels of force. This procedure
provides ideal exploitation of the
extra weight transfer to the front
wheel. The clutch should also
be disengaged at the same time.
With the frequently instructed
"forced braking," in which the
brake pressure is generated as
quickly as possible and with great
force, dynamic load distribution
lags behind the progressive increases in deceleration rate and
the braking force cannot be completely transferred to the road
surface. The front wheel can lock
up.
Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rearwheel brake when descending mountain passes
Reduced of braking action, destruction of the brakes caused by
overheating
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
rotors and the brake pads result
in a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the following situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the vehicle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
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WARNING
Poorer braking action due to
moisture and dirt
Accident hazard
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
Parking your motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Loading of the side stand
with additional weight
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Do not sit on the motorcycle
when it is parked on the side
stands.
Fold out side stand and park
motorcycle.
If the slope of the road permits,
turn the handlebars to the left.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; select 1st gear.
Center stand
with center stand
Switch off engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand
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Component damage cause by
tipping over
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Center stand folds if subject
to sharp movements.
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.
Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; select 1st gear.
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Refueling
Fuel specifications
Requirement
For optimal fuel economy, the
gasoline should be sulfur-free or
very low in sulfur content.
ATTENTION
Refueling with leaded fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline with metallic
additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
ATTENTION
Refueling with leaded fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline with metallic
additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 %, meaning
"E10," may be used for refueling. Ethanol should satisfy the
quality standards for the US
(ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada
(CGSB-3.511–xx). “xx” - comply with the current standard in
each case.
Recommended fuel quality
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with unleaded regular gaso-
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line
Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power
and fuel consumption) (max.
10 % ethanol, E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Refueling procedure
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Fire and explosion hazard
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escaping of fuel due to expansion under exposure to
heat with overfilled fuel tank
Accident hazard
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Contact of fuel and plastic
surfaces
Damage to surfaces (become
unattractive or cloudy)
Immediately clean plastic sur-
faces after contact with fuel.
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firm and place motorcycle on
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NOTICE
The available fuel tank volume
can only be optimally used with
the vehicle standing on the side
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Open protective cover 1.
Unlock fuel-tank cap 2 with ignition key by turning clockwise,
then swivel it up.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refueling after running on
fuel reserve, the resulting total
fuel quantity must be greater
than the fuel reserve, so that the
new filling level is detected and
the fuel warning light is switched
off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel quantity" specified in the technical data is the
fuel quantity, which can be re-
fueled if the fuel tank was com-
pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine
dies off due to lack of fuel.
Usable fuel quantity
Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove ignition key and close
protective cover.
Fastening motorcycle
for transport
Protect against scratching all
components along which luggage straps are routed. For
example, use adhesive tape or
soft cloths.
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ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to the side
when raising
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
with the assistance of a second
person.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
ATTENTION
Pinching of components
Component damage
Do not pinch components,
e.g. brake lines or wiring
harnesses.
Fasten straps at front on both
sides on lower fork bridge and
tension.
Fasten straps at rear on both
sides on rear frame and ten-
sion.
Tension all straps evenly; the
vehicle should be pulled down
against its springs with the
suspension compressed as
much as possible.
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . 86
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
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
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dry, clean asphalt surface. The
poorer the friction coefficient of
the road surface is, the longer
the braking distance will be.
If the maximum transferable braking force is exceeded when the
driver increases the brake pressure, the wheels begin to lock
and driving stability is lost, and a
fall can result. Before this situation occurs, ABS intervenes and
adjusts the brake pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
force. This enables the wheels
to continue to turn and maintains
riding stability regardless of the
road condition.
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 transferable 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
During extremely heavy and rapid
decelerations, however, it is pos-
sible under certain circumstances
that the BMW Motorrad Antilock
Brake System cannot prevent
the rear wheel from lifting off the
ground. In these cases, the mo-
torcycle can also flip end over
end.
WARNING
Lifting off of the rear wheel
due to heavy braking
Accident hazard
When braking heavily, bear in
mind that the ABS control cannot always be relied on to prevent the rear wheel from lifting
off the ground.
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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 optimized 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 error is indicated. A selfdiagnosis routine must be completed before the error will be
displayed.
Apart from problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
riding conditions can also cause
a fault message to be generated:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheelie) for a longer period.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake engaged (burn
out).
Warm-up on the center 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 code occur due to
an unusual driving condition, the
ABS function can be reactivated
by switching the ignition off and
then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
WARNING
Brake system not regularly
serviced
Accident hazard
To ensure that the
BMW Motorrad ABS is in a
properly maintained condition,
it is vital that the specified
service intervals are kept to.
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.
Be careful in curves! 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.
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(ASC)
How does ASC work?
The BMW Motorrad ASC compares the wheel speeds of the
front and rear wheels. From the
speed difference the slip, and
with it the stability reserves on
the rear wheel are determined.
When a slip limit is exceeded, the
engine torque is adapted by the
engine management system.
What are the design
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characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ASC?
The BMW Motorrad ASC is an
assistance system for the rider
and is designed for driving on
public roads. Especially at the
limits of physics, the rider has
a considerable influence on the
extent of the control that ASC
can provide (shifting weight in
curves, loose loads).
The system is not optimized for
special requirements resulting
under extreme weather conditions offroad or on the racetrack.
The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
deactivated for these cases.
WARNING
Risky riding style
Accident hazard despite ASC
The rider is always responsible for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the system's extra safety margin with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
Special situations
As lean angles increase, acceleration potential is also progressively restricted by the laws of
physics. This can result in de-
layed acceleration when exiting
very tight curves.
The system compares the rota-
tion speeds of the front and rear
wheels to detect any tendency
for the rear wheel to spin or lose
traction. If the system registers
implausible data for an extended
period of time it will deactivate
the ASC functionality as safety
precaution and a display will alert
you to an ASC error. A self-diag-
nosis routine must be completed
before the error will be displayed.
In the following unusual driving
conditions, the BMW Motorrad
ASC may be turned off automati-
cally.
Unusual riding conditions:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheelie) for a longer period
with ASC deactivated.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake engaged (burn
out).
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Warm-up on the center or auxiliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
ASC is reactivated by turning the
ignition on and off and then riding at a speed above 5 km/h.
If the front wheel loses contact
with the ground under extreme
acceleration, the ASC reduces
the engine torque, maintaining the reduction until the front
wheel makes contact with the
ground again.
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you respond to this condition by twisting back the throttle
grip somewhat to return to stable
dynamic operating conditions as
quickly as possible.
On a slippery surface, the throttle grip should never be suddenly
twisted back completely unless
the clutch is disengaged at the
same time. The engine's brak-
ing torque could cause the rear
wheel to lock, resulting in unstable motorcycle conditions.
BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to
intervene effectively under these
conditions.
Riding mode
Selection
In order to adjust the motorcycle to the road condition, one of
4 riding modes can be selected:
RAIN
ROAD (standard mode)
with Pro riding modes
ENDURO
ENDURO+ (with coding plug
installed only)
For each of the 4 riding modes,
adapted settings for the ABS and
ASC systems and for the throttle
response are available.
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In every mode, ABS and/or ASC
can be turned off. The following
explanations refer to the systems
that are switched on.
Throttle response
In the RAIN and ENDURO rid-
ing modes: the response be-
havior of the engine is reticent.
In the ROAD and ENDURO+
riding modes: the response
behavior of the engine is opti-
mum and direct.
ABS
In the RAIN and ROAD riding
modes, the ABS is matched
to the road conditions and the
use of road tires. Intervention
of the ABS occurs at such
an early stage that maximum
ride stability (i.e. roadholding)
is achieved. This also applies
to lift-off detection for the rear
wheel.
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In the ENDURO riding mode,
ABS is matched to off-road
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tervention of the ABS occurs
later than during on-road operation. When riding off-road,
slight lifting of the rear wheel is
tolerated by the system.
In the ENDURO+ riding mode,
the ABS is matched to off-road
operation using coarse-tread
off-road tires. The ABS intervention on the front wheel occurs later than during on-road
operation. There is no ABS intervention on the rear wheel if
the footbrake lever is actuated.
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ASC
The front wheel lift-off detection is switched on in all riding
modes and it offers maximum
support.
In the RAIN and ROAD riding
modes, the ASC is matched to
road operation.
Intervention of the ASC occurs in the RAIN riding mode at
such an early stage that maximum ride stability (i.e. roadholding) is achieved. Intervention of the ASC occurs in the
ROAD riding mode later than in
the RAIN riding mode. Slipping
of the rear wheel is avoided
whenever possible.
In the ENDURO and
ENDURO+ riding modes, the
ASC is matched to off-road
mode.
The ENDURO riding mode is
designed for road tires in offroad mode. Intervention of
the ASC occurs later, enabling
slight drifts to occur.
The ENDURO+ riding mode
is designed for coarse-tread
off-road tires in off-road mode.
Here, ASC intervenes still later
so that even longer drifts are
possible.
Changing setting
The process of changing be-
tween the ABS and ASC func-
tions for the prevailing riding
mode is only possible while in
motion if certain operating condi-
tions are met:
No drive torque at rear wheel.
No brake pressure in the braking system.
This operating mode is active
when the motorcycle is stopped
with the ignition switched ON. As
an alternative, the following steps
must be carried out:
Turn back throttle grip.
Do not actuate brake lever.
First the desired riding mode is
preselected. The new selection
is not activated until the specified
conditions are present in all af-
fected systems.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Wheel rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fairings and panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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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 main-
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tenance and repair work is provided in the Repair Manual for
your vehicle on DVD, which you
can obtain from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough specialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work
described here. If you are in
doubt, consult an authorized
workshop, preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Tool kit
1 Screwdriver handle
2 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
with Phillips and straight
blade
Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources ( 116).
Replacing license-plate
bulb ( 117).
Removing battery
( 123).
3 Open-ended wrench
Wrench size: 17 mm
3 Adjusting mirror arm
( 64).
4 Torx wrench T40
Adjusting headlight range
( 65).
5 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Removing center fairing
panel ( 119).
Service tool kit
with service toolkit
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For more extensive service operations (such as wheel removal
and installation), BMW Motorrad
has put together a service tool kit
matched to your motorcycle. You
can purchase this tool kit from
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Front wheel stand
Mount front wheel stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without an
auxiliary stand
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Place the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand before lifting
the front wheel with the
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Place motorcycle on a suitable
auxiliary stand.
with center stand
Place motorcycle on center
stand, ensuring that it is resting on a firm and level support
surface.
Use basic stand with tool
number (83 30 0 402 241) in
combination with front-wheel
adapter (83 30 0 402 242).
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Loosen mounting bolts 1.
Push two mounts 2 outward,
continuing until front
suspension fits between them.
Adjust support pin to match
front suspension.
Use locating pins 3 to set front
wheel stand to desired height.
Center front wheel stand rela-
tive to front wheel and push it
against front axle.
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Adjust the height of the front
wheel stand if necessary.
Ensure that motorcycle is
standing securely.
Engine oil
Check engine oil level
Align two mounts 2 so that
front suspension rests securely
on them.
Tighten securing screws 1.
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Apply uniform pressure to push
front wheel stand down and
raise motorcycle.
with center stand
ATTENTION
Lifting-off of the center stand
if the vehicle is raised too
high
Component damage cause by
tipping over
When raising the motorcycle, make sure that the center
stand remains on the ground.
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ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of the oil
filling quantity, as the oil
level is temperature-depen-
dent (the higher the tempera-
ture, the higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
Wipe area around oil fill location to clean it.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue running for an additional minute.
Switch off engine.
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Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at operating temperature vertically.
with center stand
ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to the side
when raising
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
with the assistance of a second
person.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
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Remove oil dipstick 1.
Wipe off the graduated section 2 with a dry cloth
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
Between the MIN and MAX
marks
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Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
SAE 15W-50, API SJ/
JASO MA2, additives (for
instance, molybdenumbased substances) are
prohibited, because they
would attack the coatings
on engine components,
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil
max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l) (Difference between MIN and
MAX )
If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 96).
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have fluid level corrected by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Install oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
ATTENTION
Use of too little or too much
engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Check engine oil level ( 94).
Install oil dipstick.
Brake system
Checking brake operation
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the
brake system
Endangering of the operating
safety of the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts.
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Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Check front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate. The wear markings, i.e. the grooves, must be
clearly visible.)
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
thickness. Direction of view:
between wheel and front wheel
control to brake calipers 1.
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
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Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direction of view: from rear at brake
caliper 1.
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Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.)
If brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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.
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WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
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