BMW G 310 R 2016 Owner's Manual
Rider's Manual (US Model)
G 310 R
BMW Motorrad
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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
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 cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Reset the trip distance . . . . . . 37
Resetting average data . . . . . . 38
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5 Setting .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. 41
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rims and tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Diagnostic connector. . . . . . . . 96
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 . .. .. . 111
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 112
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 113
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 118
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 120
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 122
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 124
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
12 Service . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. 125
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 127
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Maintenance proce-
dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Maintenance schedule . . . . 131
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Confirmation of service . . . . 146
13 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 148
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
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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 cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Overviews
2
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Overviews
General view, left side
1 with additional onboard
Power socket ( 101)
2 Adjusting ring for spring
preload ( 44)
3 Seat lock ( 38)
4 Chain adjustment values
( 84)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 67)
6 Type plate
7 Tyre inflation pressure ta-
ble ( 75)
socket
OA
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Overviews
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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
( 72)
7 Grab handle ( 46)
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Overviews
Underneath seat
2
1 Battery ( 91)
2 Diagnostic connector
14
z
Overviews
( 96)
3 Fuse box ( 94)
4 Rider's Manual (US Model)
( 6)
5 Tool kit ( 64)
Multifunction switch, left
1 Headlight flasher ( 34)
2 High beam/low-beam
rocker switch ( 34)
3 Turn indicators ( 34)
4 Horn
2
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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 cluster
1 Button
Selecting display readings
( 36).
2 Indicator lights ( 20)
3 Multifunction display
( 21)
4 Warning lamps ( 20)
5 Photosensor for the bright-
ness control in the multifunction display
Engine speed warner
( 51).
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Overviews
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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
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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 lamp 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 Clock ( 37)
5 Warning symbols ( 22)
6 Gear, "N" is displayed
when idling
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
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.
Warning symbols in the
display panel
Temperature symbol is displayed.
The engine electronics symbol
appears on the
display.
The engine electronics symbol
appears on the
display.
Meaning
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)
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Displays
Indicator and warning
3
lights
24
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Displays
Low-fuel warning
light lights up.
General warning
light lights up yellow.
Warning symbols in the
display panel
SERVICE ap-
pears permanently
on the display.
Meaning
Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Service appointment has passed ( 28)
Vehicle voltage is too low
Warning lamp for vehicle
voltage lights up.
WARNING
Discharged battery causes
various motorcycle systems
to fail, such as the lighting,
engine or ABS
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 ( 74).
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.
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Displays
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Displays
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 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 perfor-
mance 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 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
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.
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.
Fuel reserve
Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx.
1 l)
Refueling ( 55).
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Displays
Service appointment has
3
passed
28
General warning light lights
up yellow.
SERVICE appears permanently
on the display.
Possible cause:
The driving performance or the
date indicate that servicing is
due.
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Displays
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 servicing is due in less than
one month, the SERVICE
message 1 and the service due
date 3 are shown on the display.
If servicing is due in less than
700 miles, the SERVICE
message 1 and the remaining
distance 2 are shown on the
display and the distance is
counted down in increments
of 100 miles. They are briefly
displayed following the Pre-RideCheck.
If both the distance covered and
the service due date indicate that
servicing is due, the SERVICE
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