BMW G 310 GS 2018 Owner's Manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)

G 310 GS

BMW Motorrad

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)

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.

01 40 9 480 087

*01409480087*

Table of Contents

1 General instructions . ... 5

Quick & easy reference . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and

symbols .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15

Multifunction switch,

right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3 Displays . . ... .. .. .. . ... .. 19

Warning and indicator

lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21

Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4 Operation ... .. .. .. .. .. .. . 31

Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 36

Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Resetting the trip

distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Resetting average data . . . . . . 38

Antilock Brake System

(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5 Setting .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. .. . 41

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. .. .. 45

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Engine speed warner. . . . . . . . 51

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Parking your motorcycle . . . . 53

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Securing motorcycle for

transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7 Technology in

detail .. . ... .. .. .. .. . ... .. . 59

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 60

Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . 60

8 Maintenance . ... .. .. .. .. 63

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 64

Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Rims and tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Diagnostic connector. . . . . . . . 97

9 Accessories . .. .. .. . ... .. 99

General instructions . . . . . . . 100

Heated handlebar grips . . . 100

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Topcase Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Maximum payload and

maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . 105

10 Care . . ... .. .. .. .. . ... . 107

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Washing your motorcy-

cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Cleaning sensitive motorcy-

cle parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Paint preservation . . . . . . . . . 110

Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 110

Return motorcycle to

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

11 Technical data . .. .. . 113

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 114

Screw connections . . . . . . . . 115

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 120

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Chassis and

suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 122

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 124

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Performance data . . . . . . . . . 126

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

12 Service . ... .. .. .. .. .. . 127

Reporting safety

defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

BMW Motorrad Service .. . 129
BMW Motorrad Mobility

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Maintenance proce-

dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Maintenance schedule . . . . 133

Maintenance confirma-

tions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Service confirmations . . . . . 148

13 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 150

General instructions

Quick & easy reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Notice concerning current status . . . . 7

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General instructions

Quick & easy reference

1

This Rider's Manual has been
designed to provide quick and

6

efficient orientation. Go straight
to the "Overviews" chapter if you
would like an initial overview of
your motorcycle.

Abbreviations and symbols

CAUTION Hazard with

low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.

WARNING Hazard with

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General instructions

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.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

NV National-market version.

OA Optional accessory.

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

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
rider's manual describes selected
optional accessories (OA) from
BMW. 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 motorcycle comes with
equipment not described here,
you can find the descriptions in a
separate manual.

Technical Data

All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
rider's manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e. V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.

Notice concerning current status

The high safety and quality stan­dards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by constant develop­ment work on design, equipment
and accessories. For this reason,
some aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions in
this Rider's Manual. 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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General instructions

1

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General instructions

Overviews

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

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

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

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Overviews

2

10

z

Overviews

General view, left side

1 with additional onboard

Power socket ( 101)

2 Adjusting ring for spring

preload (behind the frame
cover) ( 43)

3 Seat lock ( 39)
4 Chain adjustment values

( 86)

5 Engine oil level indicator

( 67)

6 Type plate (on the left

steering head)

7 Tire pressure table (on the

left fork leg) ( 76)

socket

OA

2

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Overviews

2

12

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Overviews

General view, right side

1 Fuel filler opening ( 55)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 71)

3 Vehicle identification num-

ber

4 Coolant expansion tank

( 74)

5 Oil fill location ( 68)
6 Brake fluid reservoir, rear

(behind the frame cover)
( 72)

7 Grab handle ( 46)

2

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z

Overviews

Underneath seat

2

1 Battery ( 92)
2 Data link connector

14

z

Overviews

( 97)

3 Fuses ( 95)
4 Rider's Manual (US Model)

( 6)

5 Tool kit ( 64)
6 Spare fuses

Multifunction switch, left

1 Headlight flasher ( 34)
2 High beams/low beams

rocker switch ( 34)

3 ABS ( 38).
4 Turn indicators ( 34)
5 Horn

2

15

z

Overviews

Multifunction switch,

2

right

16

1 Emergency on/off switch

(kill switch) ( 33)

2 Starter button ( 33)

( 48)

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Overviews

Instrument panel

1 Button

Selecting display readings
( 36).

2 Indicator lights ( 20)
3 Multifunction display

( 21)

4 Warning lights ( 20)
5 Photosensor for brightness

control in the multifunction
display
Engine speed warner
( 51).

2

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Overviews

2

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Overviews

Displays

Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . 20

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3

19

z

Displays

Warning and indicator

3

lights

20

1 Neutral indicator light
2 Headlight high beam indi-

cator light ( 34)

3 Turn signal indicator light

( 34)

4 Low-fuel warning light

( 27) ( 29)

5 Warning light for vehicle

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Displays

voltage ( 25)

6 General warning light

( 22)

7 ABS warning light ( 26)

Multifunction display

1 Onboard computer ( 36)
2 Indication range for values
3 Service display ( 28)
4 Time ( 37)
5 Warning symbols ( 22)
6 Gear, "N" indicates neutral
7 Speed
8 Engine speed ( 29)
9 Fuel level ( 27) ( 29)

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Displays

Warning lights

3

Displays

22

Warnings are displayed with ap­propriate warning lights.
If several warnings are active, all
of the corresponding warning
lamps and warning symbols will
appear in the display.
You will find an overview of the
potential warnings on the follow­ing pages.

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Displays

Warnings for which there are
no separate warning lamps are
represented by a warning sym­bol 1 in the multifunction display

in connection with the general
warning lamp 2. Depending on
how urgent the warning is, the
general warning lamp will either
light up or flash red or yellow.

Overview of warning indicators
Indicator and warning

Display text Meaning

lights

Warning lamp for
vehicle voltage
lights up.

General warning
light flashes red.

General warning
light lights up yel­low.

General warning
light flashes yellow.

ABS indicator light
flashes.

ABS indicator light
lights up.

Temperature sym­bol is displayed.

The engine elec­tronics symbol
appears on the
display.

The engine elec­tronics symbol
appears on the
display.

Vehicle voltage is too low ( 25)

Coolant temperature too high ( 25)

Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 25)

Engine warning ( 26)

ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 26)

ABS error ( 27)

3

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z

Displays

Indicator and warning

3

lights

24

z

Displays

ABS indicator light
lights up.

Low-fuel warning
light lights up.

General warning
light lights up yel­low.

Display text Meaning

ABS switched off ( 27)

Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

SERVICE is dis­played continu­ously.

Service appointment has passed ( 28)

Vehicle voltage is too low

Warning lamp for vehicle
voltage lights up.

WARNING

Failure of vehicle systems

Accident hazard

Do not continue riding.

Possible cause:
Battery is faulty.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Coolant temperature too
high

General warning light
flashes red.

Temperature symbol is dis­played.

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 ( 74).

If coolant level is too low:

Top up coolant ( 75).

Possible cause:
The radiator is dirty.

Clean radiator ( 109).

Possible cause:
The fan or fan control is faulty.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Possible cause:
The coolant circuit is faulty.

If possible, allow the engine to
cool down.
Only ride in partial load range.
If the coolant temperature is of­ten too high, have the fault rec­tified as soon as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Engine in emergency­operation mode

General warning light lights
up yellow.

The engine electronics
symbol appears on the

display.

3

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Displays

3

26

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Displays

WARNING

Unusual handling when the
engine is in emergency oper­ation

Accident hazard

Avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.

Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diag-

nosed a fault which impairs the
engine performance or throttle
response. The engine is run­ning in the emergency-operation
mode. In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and can no longer
be started.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
It is possible to continue rid­ing, however the engine perfor­mance and engine speed range

may be impaired and not func­tion as normal.

Engine warning

General warning light

flashes yellow.

The engine electronics

symbol appears on the
display.

WARNING

Damage to engine during
emergency operation

Accident hazard

Drive slowly and avoid rapid
acceleration and passing ma­neuvers.
If possible, have the vehicle
picked up and the fault elim­inated at a specialist work­shop, 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
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Continued driving is possi­ble, however it is not recom­mended.

ABS self-diagnosis not
completed

ABS indicator light flashes.

Possible cause:

ABS self-diagnosis rou­tine not completed

The ABS function is not
available, as the self-diagnosis
function has not been
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))

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

ABS error

ABS indicator light lights
up.

Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-

tected an error. The ABS func­tion is not available at all or is
restricted.

It is possible to continue rid­ing the motorcycle if you make
allowance for the failed or lim­ited ABS function. You should
also take account of the addi­tional information on situations
that can lead to an ABS fault
( 61).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.

ABS switched off

ABS indicator light lights
up.

Possible cause:
The ABS system has been deac-

tivated by the rider.

Activating ABS ( 39).

Fuel down to reserve

Low-fuel 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:
The fuel has all been used up;

only the fuel reserve remains.

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Displays

3

28

Fuel reserve

Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx.
1 l)

Refueling ( 55).

Service appointment has
passed

General warning light lights

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Displays

up yellow.

SERVICE is displayed continu­ously.
Possible cause:

The driving performance or the
date indicate that servicing is
due.

Have your motorcycle serviced
regularly by a specialist work­shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
The motorcycle remains op­erationally safe and is suitably
road-safe.

The value of the motorcycle
is preserved to the greatest
possible extent.

Service display

Remaining distance until
service is due and service
due date

If service is due within 700 miles,
the SERVICE inscription 1 and
the remaining distance covered 2
will be displayed and counted
down in steps of 100 miles. It
is briefly displayed following the
Pre-Ride-Check.

If service is due within a month,
the SERVICE inscription 1 and
the service date 3 are shown.

If service is due because of the
distance covered and the date,
the SERVICE inscription 1, the
remaining distance covered 2

and the service date 3 will be
shown.

Permanent SERVICE
inscription

If the service appointment is
overdue or the service distance
covered is exceeded, SERVICE 1
will be permanently displayed
during operation.

Fuel reserve

Cruising range

The range RANGE 1 indicates
how far you can ride 2 with the
remaining fuel in the tank. This
distance is calculated based on
fuel quantity and average con­sumption.

If the motorcycle is standing on
its side stand, the motorcycle's
inclined position will prevent
the fuel level from being reg­istered accurately. This is the
reason why the range is re­calculated only when the side
stand is folded in.

The travel range automatically
appears in the multifunction
display after the fuel reserve
level is reached.
After a refueling stop, the
range is recalculated if the
quantity of fuel in the tank
is greater than the reserve
quantity.
The determined range is an
approximate reading.

Tachometer

1 Unit for tachometer:

1000 revolutions per
minute

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Displays

2 Low engine speed range
3 Segments for tachometer

3

4 High engine speed range

30

5 Engine speed warner

( 51).

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Displays

Operation

Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Resetting the trip distance . . . . . . . . . . 37

Resetting average data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . 38

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Operation

Ignition

4

Vehicle keys

32

You are provided with 2 vehicle
keys.
A single key fits the steering and
ignition lock, the fuel filler cap
and the seat lock.

Locking handlebars

If the slope of the road permits,
turn the handlebars to the left.

Switching on ignition

ATTENTION

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Operation

Handlebars turned in wrong
direction when motorcycle
propped on side stand.

Component damage cause by
tipping over

On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to set
the steering lock.
Otherwise the angle of the
ground determines whether
the handlebars are set to the
left or right.

Push the ignition key 1 into
the steering lock and turn to
the LOCK position while mov­ing the handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all electrical
circuits are switched off.
Handlebars are locked.
The vehicle key can now be
removed.

Insert ignition key 1 into igni­tion switch/steering lock and
turn to the ON position.
Parking lights, lowbeam head­light, and all functional circuits
are switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 49)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 50)

Switch off ignition

Turn the ignition key 1 to
the OFF position.
Handlebars are not locked.
The vehicle key can now be
removed.

Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch)

A = Operation mode

B = Emergency off (engine
is off)

Emergency off or
operation mode

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.

Push the emergency off
switch 1 forwards to turn off
the engine quickly and easily.
Push the emergency off
switch 1 back to start the
engine.

4

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z

Operation

Lights

4

Low-beam headlight and

34

parking lights

The low beam and parking lamps
turn on automatically when the
ignition is switched on.

NOTICE

The low beam and the parking
lamps drain the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched

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Operation

on longer than absolutely
necessary.

Operating high-beam
headlight

Press switch 1 forwards.
High beams are switched on.

High beam indicator light

lights up.

Press switch 1 backwards.
The blue high beam indicator
light goes out.
Low beams are switched on.

Operating headlight
flasher

Press button 1.
The high beams are switched
on for the duration of the oper­ation.

Turn indicators

Operating turn signals

Switching on ignition ( 32).

Press switch 1 to left.
Left turn signal is turned on.

Indicator light of turn indica­tor flashes.

Press switch 1 to right.
Right turn signal is switched
on.

Indicator light of turn indica­tor flashes.

Press switch 1 into center po­sition to turn off turn signals.

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Operation

Multifunction display

4

Selecting display readings

36

Requirement

The motorcycle is stopped.

Switch on the ignition.
The onboard computer is dis­played.
Press the button 1 briefly and
repeatedly until the desired
value is displayed.

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Possible displays:

Total distance traveled: ODO
Trip distance 1: TRIP1
Trip distance 2: TRIP2
Coolant temperature: ENGIN
Range: RANGE
Average fuel consumption:

CONS1

Current fuel consumption:

CONSA

Average speed: SPEED
Date: DATE
Settings: SETUP

Time and date

Set clock

Selecting display readings
( 36).
SETUP 2 is displayed.

When the minutes have been
set as desired, press and hold
button 1.
The time has not yet been
saved!
Setting the date ( 37).

Setting the date

Requirement

Clock has been set.

Day 6 flashes.
Briefly press button 1 to incre­ment the day.
When the day has been set as
desired, press and hold but­ton 1.
Year 5 flashes.
Briefly press the button 1 to
increment the year.
When the year has been set
as desired, press and hold but­ton 1.
The clock and date settings
have been saved.

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Press and hold button 1.
The hours 3 flash.
Briefly press button 1 to incre­ment the hours 3.
When the hours have been set
as desired, press and hold but­ton 1.
The minutes 4 flash.
Briefly press button 1 to incre­ment the minutes.

Briefly press button 1 to incre­ment the month 7.
When the month has been set
as desired, press and hold but­ton 1.

Resetting the trip distance

Selecting display readings
( 36).
The trip distance to be reset 2
was selected.
"TRIP1" or "TRIP2" is indi­cated.

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Press and hold button 1 until
the value 3 has been reset.

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Resetting average data

Selecting display readings
( 36).
The average value to be re­set 2 was selected.
"CONSI" or "SPEED" is indi­cated.

Press and hold button 1 until
the value 3 has been reset.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Deactivate ABS

Switching on ignition ( 32).

NOTICE

The ABS function can also be
deactivated while driving.

Press and hold button 1 until
the ABS indicator and warning
light lights up.
Release button 1.

ABS indicator light lights
up.

ABS is deactivated.

Activating ABS

Press and hold button 1 until
the ABS indicator and warning
light 2 changes its display be­havior.

ABS indicator light goes

out, and starts to flash if
self-diagnosis has not been com­pleted.

ABS is switched on.
As an alternative, the ignition
can also be turned off and then
on again.

If the ABS indicator and

warning light lights up
after switching the ignition off
and on and then continuing
driving above the minimum
speed, an ABS fault has oc­curred.

min 3 mph (min 5 km/h)

Seat

Removing seat

ATTENTION

Unstably parked motorcycle

Component damage cause by
tipping over

Park motorcycle safely.

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.

Push down on the rear part of
the seat 2 to relieve the strain
on the lock and at the same
time unlock the seat lock with
the vehicle key 1 by turning it
clockwise.
Lift seat at rear and remove.
Lay the seat on a clean sur­face.

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Install seat

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Insert seat 1 with the mount 3
centered into the battery

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tray 4.
Put on detent pin 2 and press
into the locking mechanism.

Setting

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Mirrors

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Adjusting mirrors

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Setting

Move mirror to the desired po­sition by turning it.

Adjust mirror arm

Slide up protective cap 1 for
threaded connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen lock nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten lock nut to specified
torque while holding mirror arm
in place.

Right mirror (lock nut) to
adapter

16 lb/ft (22 Nm) (Left-hand
thread)

Left mirror (lock nut) to
adapter

16 lb/ft (22 Nm)

Slide protective cap 1 over
screw fitting.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic

This motorcycle's headlight fea­tures a symmetrical low beam.
No special adjustments or proce­dures are required prior to oper­ating the motorcycle in a coun­try where traffic travels on the
side of the road opposite to that
of your home country (left-hand
drive to right-hand drive or vice
versa).

Headlamp range and
spring preload

The headlight range generally
remains constant due to the ad­justment of the spring preload to
the loading state. The headlight
range is correctly adjusted at the
factory.

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.

Headlight range
adjustment

Requirement

Despite adjustment of the spring
preload, oncoming traffic is still
blinded when the vehicle is heav­ily loaded.

Loosen the screw 1 on both
sides.
Turn the headlamp around the
screw axis to set the headlamp
range.
Tighten the screw 1 on both

sides.
If the motorcycle is ridden again
with lower payload:

Readjust the headlamp range.

Spring preload

Setting

The spring preload must be
adjusted to the weight of the
rider, passenger and load. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.

Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.

Remove the screw 2.

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Setting

Pull frame cover 3 out of the
grommets and take off.

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Setting

To increase the spring preload,
turn adjustment ring 1 in direc­tion A using the vehicle tools.
To decrease the spring
preload, turn adjustment ring 1
in direction B using the vehicle
tools.

Basic setting of spring
preload, rear

Stage 1 (One-up without load)

Stage 5 (One-up with load)

Stage 10 (Two-up and load)

Insert frame cover 3 into grom­mets 4.
Align frame cover 3 with push­in nut 5.

Install screw 2.

Riding

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Engine speed warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Securing motorcycle for trans-

port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Rider's Equipment

46

Do not drive without the correct
clothing:

Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots

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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.

Load

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 settings
to the gross vehicle weight.
with topcase

or

with topcase Light
Observe the maximum pay-

load and maximum speed as
indicated on the label in the
topcase (see also the chapter
"Accessories").

Make sure that weight is uni­formly distributed between
right and left.
Store heavy pieces of luggage
below.

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OA

Securely lash down luggage 1.
Thread the straps 2 through
the eyes 4 of the luggage
rack 3 and tighten.

Speed

If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound­ary conditions can adversely af­fect the handling of your motor­cycle:

Wrong spring system setting
Unevenly distributed load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres­sure

Tire tread in poor condition
Etc.

Maximum speed

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 permis­sible speed for the tyres.

Risk of poisoning

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

WARNING

Harmful exhaust gas

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.
For this reason, observe the fol­lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not remove the spark plug
connector while the engine is
running.
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

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Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle

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Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.

Modifications

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ATTENTION

Modifications to the motor­cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch)

Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func­tions, expiration of warranty

Do not make any
modifications.

Checklist

Observe checklist

Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu­lar intervals.

Always before riding off

Check brake operation ( 68).
Check that the lights and sig­naling equipment function.
Check clutch function ( 73).
Check tire tread depth ( 76).
Checking tyre pressure ( 76).
Check that the luggage is se­cure.

At every third refueling

stop

Checking the engine oil level
( 67).
Check front brake pad thick­ness ( 69).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 70).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 71).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 72).
Checking coolant level ( 74).
Lubricate chain ( 86).
Check chain tension ( 86).

Starting

Starting engine

Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 49)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 50)
Shift to neutral.

Idle mode indicator
lamp lights up.

Idle mode appears on the
display.

Alternatively: when the gear is
engaged, pull the clutch.

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.

NOTICE

If the throttle grip is actuated too
strongly, the engine will not start
or the current to the starter will
be interrupted. Keep the throt­tle grip closed or only actuate it
slightly.

For cold starts and at low am­bient temperatures: pull lever
to disengage clutch and twist
throttle grip slightly.

Set the emergency-off
switch 1 to operation.

Switch is in operation
mode.

Press the starter button 2.

Engine starts.

Consult the troubleshooting

chart if the engine refuses to

start. ( 114)

Pre-Ride-Check

After the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster runs a
test on the warning and indica­tor lights and the display, known
as the "Pre-Ride-Check". Start­ing the engine before the test
routine is completed will cancel
the remainder of the routine.

Phase 1

The general warning light 1 lights
up red.

The indicator lights 2 light up.

The display 3 shows the last ac­tive display.

The engine speed warner 4
lights up.

The warning lights 5 light up.

Phase 2

The general warning light 1
changes from red to yellow.

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The warning and indicator lights
and the engine speed warner go

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out or adopt their functions for
the operation.

If the service is due, this is dis­played for a short time.

If one of the warning and indica­tor lights is not displayed:

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WARNING

Defective warning lights

Lack of display of malfunctions

Check the display of all indica­tor and warning lights.

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

is determining whether

BMW Motorrad 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

The ABS function is not
available, as the self-diagnosis
function has not been
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 ABS error is displayed after
the ABS self-diagnosis is com­pleted:

It remains possible to continue
riding. Bear in mind that nei­ther 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.

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.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec­tions of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.

Engine run-in speed

<6000 min-1(Mileage

0...186 miles (0...300 km))

no full throttle (Mileage

0...621 miles (0...1000 km))
Observe mileage, after which

the running-in check should be
performed.

Mileage until running-in
check

311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)

Brake pads

New brake pads have to bedded
in before they can achieve their
optimum frictional force. This ini­tial reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex­erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.

WARNING

New brake pads

Extension of the braking distance,
accident hazard

Brake early.

Tyres

New tires have a smooth sur­face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained manner
at various lean angles until the
tires are run in. Only once the
surface has been roughened can
the tires 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.

Engine speed warner

Requirement

The vehicle is not yet in 6th gear
and the maximum acceleration is
to be reached.

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The engine speed warner 1

lights up when the following
engine speed is reached:
>10000 min

Ensure that the following
speed is not exceeded:

Maximum engine speed

max 10800 min

Shift up to the next gear.

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

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braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest braking
distance, the front wheel brake
must be rapidly pulled to the
point where ABS activates, the
pressure point must be held and
the rear wheel brake must be ac­tivated at the same time. This
procedure provides ideal exploita­tion of the extra weight transfer
to the front wheel. The clutch

should also be disengaged at the
same time.
Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
ABS.
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. Due to the miss­ing wheel load, the ABS must
prevent a tendency of the front
wheel to lock up even with min­imal braking action. This results
in a reduced braking action.

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 motorcycle
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or off-road

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.
On slopes point the motorcycle
uphill and engage 1st gear.

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.

Fold out side stand and park
motorcycle.

ATTENTION

Loading of the side stand
with additional weight

Component damage cause by
tipping over

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Do not sit on the motorcycle
when it is parked on the side

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If the slope of the road permits,
turn the handlebars to the left.

Center stand

with center stand

Switch off engine.

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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

Center stand folds if subject
to sharp movements.

Component damage cause by
tipping over

OA

Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.

Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
On slopes point the motorcycle
uphill and engage 1st gear.

Refueling

Fuel specifications

Requirement

For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulfur-free or with
the lowest sulfur content possi­ble.

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

Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel

Damage to the engine and fuel
supply

Do not refuel with E85, i.e.
fuel with an ethanol content
of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel.

Check the fuel grade.

Recommended fuel qual­ity

Normal unleaded (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.

ATTENTION

Component damage

Component damage due to over­filled fuel tank

If the fuel tank is overfilled, the
excess fuel will flow into the
carbon canister and lead to
component damage there.
Only fill the fuel tank to the
lower edge of the fuel filler
neck.

ATTENTION

Contact of fuel and plastic
surfaces

Damage to surfaces (become
unattractive or cloudy)

Immediately clean plastic sur­faces after contact with fuel.

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

Open protective cap 2.
Unlock fuel-tank cap 1 with ig­nition key by turning clockwise,
then swivel it up.

Refuel with a fuel quality meet­ing the specifications listed
above, continuing until fuel is
no higher than lower edge of
filler neck 3. While doing so,
pay attention to the bridge in
the filler neck and use caution
so that file does not spray out.

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

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the fuel warning light is switched
off.

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NOTICE

The "usable fuel quantity" spec­ified in the technical data is the
fuel quantity, which can be re­fueled if the fuel tank was com­pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine
dies off due to lack of fuel.

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 2.9 gal (Approx. 11 l)

Fuel reserve

Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx.
1 l)

Unlock fuel tank cap 1 with ig­nition key by turning clockwise
and close with firm pressure.
Remove vehicle key and close
protective cap.

Securing motorcycle for transport

Protect against scratching all
components where tensioning
straps are routed. For exam­ple, use adhesive tape or soft
cloths.

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.

ATTENTION

Pinching of components

Component damage

Do not pinch components,
e.g. brake lines or wiring
harnesses.

Lay straps at front over lower
fork bridge on both sides.

Tension straps downward.

Fasten rear straps on both
sides to the brackets for the
passenger footrests and then
tighten them.
Tighten all straps evenly.
The vehicle is pulled down
against its springs with the
suspension compressed
strongly.

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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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General instructions

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You'll find more information on
the subject of technology at:

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bmw-motorrad.com/technik

Anti-Lock Brake System

How does the ABS work?

The maximum braking force that
can be transferred to the road
surface is partially dependent on
the friction coefficient of the road
surface. Gravel, ice, snow and
wet roads offer a considerably
poorer friction coefficient than a
dry, clean asphalt surface. The

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poorer the friction coefficient of
the road surface is, the longer
the braking distance will be.
If the maximum transferable
brake force is exceeded when
the driver increases the brake
pressure, the wheels begin
to lock and driving stability is
lost. A fall can occur. Before

this situation can occur, ABS
intervenes and adapts brake
pressure to the maximum
transferable brake force, so the
wheels continue to turn and
driving stability is maintained
irrespective of the condition of
the road surface.

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
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

Even during severe braking, a
high level of tire grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not in­tervene until very late, if at all.
Under these circumstances the
rear wheel can lift off the ground,
and the outcome can be a high­siding situation in which the mo­torcycle can flip over.

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.

Special situations

To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If the system regis­ters implausible data for an ex­tended period of time it will de­activate the ABS as safety pre­caution and a display will alert
you to an ABS error. A self-diag­nosis routine must be completed
before the error will be displayed.
Apart from problems on the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual

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

Unusual riding conditions:

Heating up on an auxiliary
stand at idle speed or with gear
engaged.
Rear wheel locked-up for a
longer period of time by engine
brake, e.g. when riding down
steep hills.

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

The potentially shorter stopping
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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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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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 motorcycle 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 Open-ended wrench

Wrench size: 12/13 mm

Adjust chain tension
( 85).

2 Open-ended wrench

Wrench size: 10/16 mm

Adjust mirror arm
( 42).
Removing battery
( 93).

3 Hook wrench

Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel ( 43).

4 Allen screw

5 mm

4 Headlight range adjust-

ment ( 43).

5 Box wrench

Wrench size: 27 mm

Removing rear wheel
( 81).
Adjust chain tension
( 85).

6 Extension for hook wrench

and ring wrench

7 Reversible screwdriver in-

sert
with cross heads

Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources ( 89).

8 Screwdriver handle
9 Gripping clamp

Gripping clamp is affixed to
the battery carrier.

Replace fuses ( 95).

10 Fuses

10 A, 15 A and 30 A

10 Reserve fuses are stuck

in the fuse box and hang
on the cable for the data
link connector.

Front wheel stand

Mount front wheel stand

ATTENTION

Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without an
additional center or auxiliary
stand

Component damage cause by
tipping over

Place the motorcycle on the
center stand or an auxiliary
stand before lifting it with the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand.

with center stand
Place motorcycle on center

stand, ensuring that it is rest-

OA

ing on a firm and level support
surface.

without center stand
Place motorcycle on an auxil-

iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec­ommends the BMW Motorrad
auxiliary stand.
Mounting rear-wheel stands
( 66).

Use basic stand with front
wheel mount.
The base stand and its acces­sories are available through
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

OA

Loosen clamping screws 1.
Push two mounts 2 outward,
continuing until front
suspension fits between them.
Use locating pins 3 to set front
wheel stand to desired height.
Center front wheel stand rela­tive to front wheel and push it
against front axle.

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Rear-wheel stand

Mounting rear-wheel
stands

Align two mounts 2 so that
front suspension rests securely
on them.
Tighten the clamping bolts 1.

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ATTENTION

Center stand retracts if mo­torcycle is lifted too high.

Component damage cause by
tipping over

When raising the motorcy­cle, make sure that the center
stand remains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to push
front wheel stand down and
raise motorcycle.

Set the height of the stand 3
so that it raises the rear wheel
slightly off the ground.
Ensure that the stand height is
the same on the left and right,
and secure the mount 3 on
either side with the bolts 1.
Set the mounts 3 to the width
of the rear wheel swinging
arm 4 and secure using clamp­ing bolts 2.
Ensure you do not cover the
axle 5.

Engine oil

Checking the engine oil
level

Requirement

The engine is at operating tem­perature.

ommends the BMW Motorrad
auxiliary stand.
Alternatively: hold the motor­cycle upright, preferably with
the assistance of a second
person.

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Position the rear-wheel
stand 6.

ATTENTION

Motorcycle tips to side

Component damage cause by
tipping over

Secure motorcycle against tip­ping away to side.

Push the rear-wheel stand
down until the motorcycle is
standing upright and the han­dle of the rear-wheel stand is
resting on the floor.

ATTENTION

Use of too little or too much
engine oil

Engine damage

Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.

with center stand
Place motorcycle on center

stand, ensuring that it is rest­ing on a firm and level support
surface.

without center stand
Place motorcycle on an auxil-

iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-

OA

OA

Read oil level on the display 1.

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Specified level of engine
oil

Between the MIN and MAX

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marks (Engine at operating
temperature, vehicle is vertical)

Engine oil, quantity for
topping up

max 185 ml (Difference be­tween MIN and MAX)

If oil level is below the minimum
mark MIN:

Topping up engine oil ( 68).

If oil level is above the maximum
mark MAX:

Have oil level corrected at
an authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Topping up engine oil

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Wipe area around oil fill loca­tion to clean it.

Remove cap 1 of oil fill loca­tion.

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.
Checking the engine oil level
( 67).
Install cap of oil fill location 1.

Brake system

Check brake operation

Operate the brake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible
pressure point.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible
pressure point.

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 sys­tem carried out by experts.

Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Check front brake pad
thickness

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.

Turn handlebars to the right.
The brake pads 1 can be seen
from the rear.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness.

Check the wear indicators 2.

Front brake-pad wear
limit

min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Friction lining without carrier
plate)

If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:

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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 brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil­ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you only install genuine brake
pads from BMW Motorrad.

Check rear brake pad
thickness

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.

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.

Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direc­tion of view: From rear looking
at brake pads 1.

Inspect the chamfer 2.

Rear brake-pad wear
limit

min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Friction material without car­rier plate)

If the chamfer is no longer visible:

Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil­ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking front brake fluid
level

WARNING

Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir

Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system

Adjust the riding mode imme­diately until the fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.

Set the handlebars so that the
brake fluid reservoir is horizon­tal.
Check the brake fluid level in
the sight glass 1.

NOTICE

The brake fluid level in the brake­fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid, DOT4
You should never allow the

brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)

If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:

Have defect corrected as soon
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

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Checking rear brake fluid

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level

Make sure ground is level and

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firm and hold motorcycle verti­cally.

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Remove the screw 1.
Pull frame cover 2 out of the
grommets and take off.

Check brake fluid level in brake
fluid reservoir 3.

NOTICE

The brake fluid level in the brake­fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid, DOT4
You should never allow the

brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)

If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:

WARNING

Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir

Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system

Adjust the riding mode imme­diately until the fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.

Have defect corrected as soon
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Insert frame cover 2 into grom­mets 4.
Align frame cover 2 with push­in nut 5.

Fit the screw 1.

Clutch

Check clutch function

Pull back the clutch lever.
The clutch must fully disen­gage. Signs that the clutch is
fully disengaged:
Easy to change gear

Easy to switch to idling
If this is not the case, or there is
a lack of power transmission after
the clutch has engaged:

Have the clutch checked by an

authorized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

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Checking clutch lever play

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74

Loosen the cover 2.
Operate clutch lever 1 until
resistance is felt.

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In this position, measure the
clutch lever play A between
the clutch lever fitting and the
clutch lever.

Clutch lever play

0.04...0.08 in (1...2 mm) (on
the handlebar fitting, handle­bars in straight-ahead position,
with cold engine)

If clutch lever play is outside tol­erance:

Adjusting clutch lever play
( 74).

If clutch lever play is within toler­ance:

Install cover 2.

Adjusting clutch lever
play

Loosen the cover 4.
Loosen the knurled nut 2.
Lift the clutch cable to relieve
the adjusting sleeve 3.

To increase clutch lever play:
screw the adjusting sleeve 3
into the handlebar lever.
To reduce clutch lever play:
unscrew the adjusting sleeve 3
away from the handlebar lever.
Lock the adjusting sleeve 3
using the knurled nut 2.
Checking clutch lever play
( 74).
Repeat the steps until the
clutch lever play is set
correctly.
Install cover 4.

Coolant

Checking coolant level

Requirement

The engine is cold.

Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of a second person.

Top up coolant

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75

Read off coolant level on the
coolant expansion tank 1. Di­rection of view: from front
looking at inside of right-hand
side panel.

Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank
(Engine is cold, motorcycle is
upright.)

If coolant level drops below ap­proved level:

Top up coolant ( 75).

Turn handlebars to left.

Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-

pansion tank.

Add coolant up to specified

level. To do this, use a funnel

with a filler neck or hose.

Coolant top-up quantity

Antifreeze and anti-corrosion
agents

150 ml (Difference between
the MIN and MAX markings)

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Checking coolant level ( 74).

When the set level for coolant is

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reached:

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Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.

Rims and tires

Checking wheel rims

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.

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Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil­ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Check tire tread depth

WARNING

Riding with heavily worn
tyres

Risk of accident due to poorer
rideability

If necessary, replace the tyres
before the legally specified
minimum tread depth is
reached.

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Measure tire tread depth in
main tread grooves with wear
indicators.

NOTICE

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

When the minimum tread depth

is reached:

Replace the worn tires.

Checking tyre pressure

WARNING

Incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure

Poorer handling characteristic

of motorcycle, reduction of tire

service life

Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.

WARNING

Valve inserts open of their

own accord at high speeds

Sudden loss of tire inflation pres-

sure

Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tyre pressures against
data below.

Tire pressure, front

24.7 psi (1.7 bar) (with cold
tires, one-up and two-up rid­ing)

Tire pressure, rear

27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (with cold
tires, one-up and two-up rid­ing)

If tyre pressure is too low:

Correct tyre pressure.

Wheels

Affect of wheel sizes
on suspension control
systems

The wheel sizes are very impor­tant for the ABS. The diameter
and width of the wheels stored
in the control unit have particu­lar significance as the basis for
all necessary calculations. Any
change to these sizes, caused for
example by a switch to wheels
other than the standard installed
ones, can seriously affect han­dling.
The sensor rings are essential
for correct wheel speed detec­tion; they too must match the
motorcycle's control systems and
consequently cannot be replaced.
If you want to equip your
motorcycle with different wheels,
please contact a specialist
service facility, preferably a
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Removing front wheel

with center stand

Place motorcycle on center

stand, ensuring that it is rest-

ing on a firm and level support

surface.

without center stand

Place the motorcycle on an

auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad

recommends you use the

BMW Motorrad rear-wheel

stand.

Mounting rear-wheel stands

( 66).

Raise front of motorcy-

cle, preferably using a

BMW Motorrad front wheel

stand, continuing until the

wheel rotates freely.

Mount front wheel stand

( 65).

Mask off the parts of the wheel

rim that could be scratched

OA

OA

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when removing the brake
caliper.

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Push apart the brake pads a

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little.

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Loosen clamping screws 1.

Remove screw 3.
Loosen clamping screws 2.
Slightly press the quick-release
axle inward for a better grip on
the right side.

Pull quick-release axle 4 out
while supporting the front
wheel.
Place front wheel down and
roll it forward out of the front
suspension. Ensure you do
not damage the wheel speed
sensor in the process.

ATTENTION

Unintentional pressing to­gether of brake pads

Component damage when
mounting the brake caliper or
when pressing the brake pads
apart

Do not actuate the brakes with
the brake caliper removed.

Remove spacer bushing 5 from
the wheel hub.

Install front wheel

WARNING

Use of a wheel which does
not comply with series speci­fications

Malfunctions in ABS operation

Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning
of this chapter.

ATTENTION

Tightening of screwed con­nections with incorrect tight­ening torque

Damage or loosening of screwed
connections

Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Mount spacing bushing 5 on

left side in wheel hub.

ATTENTION

Front wheel installation op­posite the running direction

Accident hazard

Observe running direction ar-

rows on tire or rim.

Roll front wheel into front

suspension. When doing so,

make sure that the wheel

speed sensor is not damaged.

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Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle 4.
Remove front wheel stand and
firmly compress front forks. Do

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not operate the brake lever at
the same time.
Mount front wheel stand
( 65).

Install screw 3 with specified
torque. Brace quick-release
axle on the right side at the
same time.

Screw in front wheel
quick-release axle

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Tighten clamping bolts 2 to
appropriate torque.

Clamping screw in axle
adapter

Tightening sequence: Tighten
the screws 6 times, alternating
between one and the other
each time

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Tighten clamping bolts 1 to
appropriate torque.

Clamping screw in axle
adapter

Tightening sequence: Tighten
the screws 6 times, alternating
between one and the other
each time

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand.
Remove adhesive tape from
the wheel rim.

WARNING

Brake pads do not contact
the brake disc

Risk of accident due to delayed
braking effect.

Before driving off, check that

the braking effect kicks in with-

out any delay.

Engage the brakes repeatedly,

continuing until the brake pads

seat against the rotors.

Removing rear wheel

with center stand

Place motorcycle on center

stand, ensuring that it is rest-

ing on a firm and level support

surface.

without center stand

Raise motorcycle, preferably

with a BMW Motorrad rear-

wheel stand.

Mounting rear-wheel stands

( 66).

Support the rear wheel, e.g.,

with a wooden block, so that

OA

OA

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it cannot fall down after the
quick-release axle is removed.

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Press brake caliper 1 against
brake disk 2.

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Brake piston has been pushed
back.

Remove nut 6 using the right
tool from the toolkit.
Remove washer.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
Screw in the adjusting bolts 4
on the left and right.
Remove the chain tensioner 5
and push the quick-release axle
to the right as far as it will go.

Remove the quick-release
axle 8 and remove the chain
tensioner 7.

Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and remove
chain 9 from chain sprocket.

Make sure that the wheel
speed sensor 10 is not
damaged when rolling out the
rear wheel.

Roll rear wheel toward rear
out of swing arm while pulling
brake caliper carrier 11 toward

rear until rear-wheel rim can be
guided past it.

NOTICE

The chain sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on the left and
right are loosely inserted in the
wheel. Exercise care during the
removal, in order that the parts
are not damaged or lost.

Install rear wheel

ATTENTION

Tightening of screwed con­nections with incorrect tight­ening torque

Damage or loosening of screwed
connections

Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Roll rear wheel on support into

swing arm until brake-caliper

support can be installed.

Place brake-caliper support 1

on the guide 2.

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pushing brake caliper carrier 11
toward the front.

Make sure that wheel speed
sensor 10 is not damaged
when rolling in rear wheel.

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Roll rear wheel further into
swing arm while simultaneously

Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and lay chain 9 on
sprocket.

Insert quick-release axle 8 and
chain tensioner 7 in the swing­ing arm; insert brake-caliper
support and rear wheel, making
sure that the quick-release axle
interlocks into chain tensioner.

Adjust chain tension ( 85).

Chain

Adjust chain tension

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.

Ensure that the notch in the

chain tensioner 5 is adjusted

to the same scale value on the

right and left.

Tighten locknuts 3 on left and

right to the specified torque.

Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw

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Insert chain tensioner, left 5.
Install nut 6 with washer, how­ever do not tighten yet.

WARNING

Brake pads do not contact
the brake disc

Risk of accident due to delayed
braking effect.

Before driving off, check that
the braking effect kicks in with­out any delay.

Engage the brakes repeatedly,
continuing until the brake pads
seat against the rotors.

Loosen the nut 6.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
Adjust chain tension with ad­justing screws 4 on left and
right.
Check chain tension ( 86).

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Tighten nut 6 to the specified

torque.

Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm

74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

Once you have tightened the

rear wheel quick-release axle,

complete the following task

again:

Check chain tension ( 86).

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Check chain tension

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Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and

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level.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.

Chain sag

1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Motor­cycle unloaded on side stand)

If the chain tension is outside the
approved tolerance:

Adjust chain tension ( 85).

Lubricate chain

Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
To extend and maximize
the chain's service life
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW Motorrad chain
lubricant or:

Lubricant

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Using a screwdriver, push
chain 1 up and down in the
middle between the chain take­up roller and chain sprocket
and measure the chain
tension A.

ATTENTION

Insufficient cleaning and lu­brication of the drive chain

Increased wear

Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.

Lubricate the drive chain every
third fuel stop.
After driving though water or
dust and dirt perform the lubri­cation at shorter intervals.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.

Chain spray

Wipe off excess lubricant.

Check chain wear

Engage 1st gear.
Rotate rear wheel toward front
of motorcycle until the chain is
tensioned.
Determine chain length below
rear wheel swinging arm.

Light sources

Replacing light sources
for low-beam and high­beam headlight

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Permissible chain length

max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(measured over the center of
10 rivets, chain under tension)

If the chain has reached the max­imum approved length:

Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Loosen connector 1.

Remove cover 2.

Loosen wire spring 3 from the

locking and open.

Pull light source 4 out of

socket 5.

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Replace defective light source.

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NOTICE

Light sources featuring spec­ification ratings for higher lev­els of illumination are commer­cially available as special acces­sories. These light sources have
a shorter service life than con­ventional light sources and also
generate more heat. Under some
circumstances the high levels of
heat radiation can damage the
headlight assembly.

Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 60 W / 55 W

To protect the glass against
soiling, grasp the light source 4
by the base only.

Align the light source 4 and
press into the socket 5.
Install wire spring 3.

Install cover 2.
Attach plug 1.

Replacing parking light

light source

Pull the socket 1 out of the
headlight housing.

Pull light source 2 out of
socket 1.

Replace defective light source.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the glass
surface, always use a clean, dry
cloth to hold the light source.

Insert light source 2 into
socket 1.

Insert socket 1 into the head­light housing 3.

Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Turn off ignition.

Remove the screw 1.

Remove the lens from the

housing by pulling it outward

on the side with the screw.

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always use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the light source.

Remove bulb 2 from
light housing by turning it
counterclockwise.

Replace defective light source.

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Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

To prevent dirt from being de­posited on the glass surface,

Install light source 2 by turning
clockwise in light housing.

Insert inside end of lens into
light housing and close it.

Fit the screw 1.

Replacing LED tail light

If the LEDs in the tail lamp fail,

the tail lamp must be replaced.

In this case:

Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Replace license plate light

If the LEDs for the license plate

lamp in the tail lamp fail, the tail

lamp must be replaced. In this

case:

Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Jump-starting

CAUTION

Touching live parts of the ig­nition system when the en­gine is running

Electrocution

Do not touch parts of the igni­tion system when the engine is
running.

ATTENTION

Current too high when jump­starting the motorcycle

Cable fire or damage to the mo­torcycle electronics

Do not jump-start the motor­cycle using the power socket,
only via the battery terminal.

ATTENTION

Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and mo­torcycle

Danger of short circuit

Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.

ATTENTION

Jump-starting with a voltage
higher than 12 V

Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics

The battery of the donor vehi­cle must not exceed a voltage
of 12 V.

Do not disconnect battery from
onboard electrical system for
jump-starting procedure.
Removing seat ( 39).

Allow engine on support mo-

torcycle to run while jump-

starting.

Begin by clamping one end of

the red jumper cable to the

positive terminal of the dis-

charged battery and clamping

the other end to the positive

terminal of the donor battery.

Then connect one end of the

black jump cables to the nega-

tive terminal of the donor bat-

tery, and the other end to the

negative terminal of the dis-

charged battery.

Start engine of motorcycle with

discharged battery in usual

way; if engine does not start,

wait a few minutes before re-

peating attempt in order to pro-

tect starter motor and donor

battery.

Allow both engines to idle for a

few minutes before disconnect-

ing the jump cables.

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Disconnect the jump cable
from the negative terminal first,

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then disconnect the second

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cable from the positive termi­nal.
Install seat ( 40).

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is

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also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be­low is important in order to maxi­mize battery life:

Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg­ing the battery on the following
pages.

Do not turn the battery upside
down.

ATTENTION

Discharging of the connected
battery by the vehicle elec­tronics (e.g. clock)

Total discharge of battery leading
to a rejection of warranty claims

During riding breaks of more
than 4 weeks, connect a
trickle-charger to the battery.

Charging a connected
battery

ATTENTION

Charging the battery con­nected to the vehicle using
the battery terminals

Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics

Disconnect the battery be­fore charging on the battery
terminals.

Disconnect battery from motor­cycle ( 93).

Charging a disconnected

battery

Disconnect battery from motor­cycle ( 93).
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc­tions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.

NOTICE

In the case of longer periods

when the motorcycle is not be-

ing used, the battery must be

recharged regularly. See the

instructions for caring for your

battery. Always fully recharge

the battery before returning it to
use.

Connect battery to vehicle
( 93).

Disconnect battery from
motorcycle

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Removing seat ( 39).

ATTENTION

Incorrect battery disconnec­tion

Danger of short circuit

Follow the disconnection
sequence.

Disconnect the battery earth
lead 1 first.
Then push the protective
cap 3 to the side and
disconnect the positive battery
cable 2.

Connect battery to vehicle

First install the positive battery
cable 2 and cover with the pro­tective cap 3.
Then install negative battery
cable 1.

Install seat ( 40).

Removing battery

Removing seat ( 39).

Disconnect battery from motor-

cycle ( 93).

Remove the screw 1.

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Install battery

Unhook and lift up the holder 1
on the left.
Unloosen the holder from the
battery tray 2 on the right.

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The holder is now only at­tached to the wiring harness 3.
Push the holder and the wiring
harness to the right out of the
way.
You can now remove the bat­tery.
Lift the battery 4 up and out.
Work it back and forth slightly if
it is difficult to remove.

Place the battery 4 in the bat­tery compartment with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Attach the right side of the
holder to the battery tray 2.
Fold the holder 1 down and
attach on the left.
The wiring harness 3 is now
back in its initial position.

Fit the screw 1.
Connect battery to vehicle
( 93).
Install seat ( 40).

NOTICE

If the motorcycle was

disconnected from the battery

for a longer time, the current

date must be entered in the

instrument cluster to ensure the

proper operation of the service

display.

Setting the date ( 37).

Fuses

Replace fuses

ATTENTION

Bypassing defective fuses

Risk of short circuit and fire

Do not bypass defective fuses.
Replace defective fuses with
new fuses.

Switch off ignition.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Removing seat ( 39).

Press locking device 1.
Open the fuse box 2.
Replace defective fuse in ac­cordance with following fuse
assignment diagram.
Fuse assignments ( 96)
Close the fuse box 2 again.
Make sure that the lock 1 has
engaged.

Press the lock 4 in on both

sides.

Remove the cap 5.

Replace defective fuse in ac-

cordance with following fuse

assignment diagram.

Fuse assignments ( 96)

Replace the cap 5. Make sure

that the lock 4 on the fuse

box 3 engages.

NOTICE

If the fuses blow frequently, have
the electrical system checked by
an authorized specialized work-

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shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

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Fuse assignments

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Fuse 2

7.5 A (Heated grips, data link
connector, engine control unit,
additional onboard socket,
ABS pressure modulator)

Fuse 3

30 A (Main fuse)

Fuse 4

Fuse 6

10 A (Instrument cluster, en­gine control unit)

Spare fuses 7

Fuse 1

7.5 A (Oxygen sensor, evap­orative emission valve, sec­ondary air system, injection
system, electric fuel pump)

20 A (ABS pressure modula­tor)

Fuse 5

15 A (Lighting, horn)

Fuse 8 for radiator fan

Fuse for radiator fan

7.5 A (Radiator fan)

Diagnostic connector

Removing the diagnostic
connector

CAUTION

Incorrect procedure followed
when disconnecting the data
link connector for the On­Board Diagnostics.

Motorcycle experiences malfunc­tions

Only have the data link con­nector disconnected by a spe­cialist workshop or other autho­rized persons during your next
BMW Service appointment.
Have the work performed by
appropriately trained staff.
Refer to the vehicle manufac­turer specifications.

Removing seat ( 39).

Press the locks 1 together.
Remove the diagnostic con­nector 2 from the bracket 3.
The diagnosis and information
system interface can be con­nected at the diagnostic con­nector 2.

Securing data link
connector

Disconnect the diagnosis and
information system interface.

Seat diagnostic connector 2

into the bracket 3.

The locks 1 engage.

Install seat ( 40).

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