BMW G 310 R 2016 Owner's Manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)

G 310 R

BMW Motorrad

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Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle Data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Color number

Initial registration

License plate

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (com­pany stamp)

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

1

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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

2

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z

Overviews

2

10

z

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

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

( 72)

7 Grab handle ( 46)

2

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z

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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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 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).

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

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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)

3

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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

z

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

3

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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

message 1, the remaining dis­tance 2 and the service due
date 3 are shown on the display.

Permanent SERVICE
message

If the service appointment date
has passed or the remaining dis­tance until the service is due has
been exceeded, SERVICE 1
is shown permanently on the
display when the motorcycle is
in 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

Reset the trip distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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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.

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

Insert the ignition key 1 into
the ignition switch/steering lock
and turn to the ON position.
Parking lights, low-beam head­light and all function 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 ignition 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.

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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 the switch 1 down away
from you.
The high beam is switched on.

High beam indicator light

lights up.

Press the switch 1 down to­wards you.
The blue high beam indicator
light goes out.
Low beam is turned on.

Operating headlight
flasher

Press button 1.
The high-beam headlight is
switched on for as long as the
button is pressed.

Turn indicators

Operating turn indicators

Switching on ignition ( 32).

Push the switch 1 to the left.
The left turn signal is switched
on.

Indicator light of turn indica­tor flashes.

Push the switch 1 to the right.
The right turn signal is
switched on.

Indicator light of turn indica­tor flashes.

Push the switch 1 to the cen­ter position to turn off the 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 appears on the

display.

Press and hold the button 1.
Hours 3 flash.
Press the button 1 briefly
and repeatedly to change the
hour 3 (increases).
Once you have set the hour
correctly, press and hold the
button 1.
Minutes 4 flash.

Press the button 1 briefly and
repeatedly to change the min­utes (increases).
Once you have the set the
minutes correctly, press and
hold the button 1.
The time has not been saved
yet!
Set date ( 37).

Set date

Requirement

Time has been set.

Press the same button 1 briefly
and repeatedly to change the
month 7 (increases).

Once you have set the month
correctly, press and hold the
button 1 down.
The day 6 flashes.
Press the button 1 briefly and
repeatedly to change the day
(increases).
Once you have set the day
correctly, press and hold the
button 1 down.
The year 5 flashes.
Press the button 1 again briefly
and repeatedly to change the
year (increases).
Once you have the set the year
correctly, press and hold the
button 1 down.
The time and date have been
saved.

Reset the trip distance

Selecting display readings
( 36).

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The trip distances 2 which
need resetting have been se-

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lected.

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TRIP1 or TRIP2 is dis-

played.

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

Resetting average data

Selecting display readings
( 36).
The average value 2 which
needs resetting has been se­lected.

"CONSI" or "SPEED" is dis­played.

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

Seat

Remove seat

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

Push down on the rear part
of the seat bench 2 to relieve
the strain on the lock while you
use the ignition key to unlock
the seat lock 1 by turning it
clockwise.
Lift seat at rear and remove.
Lay the seat on a clean sur­face.

Install seat

Fit the seat bench 1 with the
fixture 3 centrally into the bat­tery tray 4.
Position the detent pin 2 and
push it into the lock.

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Setting

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

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

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Mirrors

5

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.

Remove screws 1.
Remove the front trim panel 2
on the left and right.

Loosen the screw 3 on both
sides.

Turn the headlamp around the
screw axis to set the headlamp
range.
Tighten the screw 3 on both
sides.

Attach the front trim panel 2
to the front mask 5 with the
hook 4.

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Install the screws 1.

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Setting

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.

To increase the spring preload,
turn the adjusting ring 1 in the
direction of arrow A using the
tool from the toolkit.
To reduce the spring preload,
turn the adjusting ring 1 in the
direction of the arrow B using
the tool from the toolkit.

Basic setting of spring
preload, rear

Stage 1 (One-up without load)

Stage 5 (One-up with load)

Stage 10 (Two-up and load)

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.

Set spring preload to suit 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
at the bottom.

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OA

Lash the luggage 1 down se­curely.
Thread the retaining straps 2
through the eyes 3 and 4 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 ( 72).
Check tire tread depth ( 75).
Checking tyre pressure ( 75).
Check that the luggage is se­cure.

At every third refueling
stop

Check engine oil level ( 67).
Check front brake pad thick­ness ( 69).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 70).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 71).
Check rear brake fluid level
( 72).
Checking coolant level ( 74).
Lubricate chain ( 85).
Checking chain tension ( 84).

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.

Set the emergency off switch 1
to operation.

Switch is in operation
mode.

Press starter button 2.

Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. ( 112)

Pre-Ride-Check

The instrument cluster runs a
test, known as the Pre-Ride­Check, of the warning and indi­cator lamps and the display after
the ignition has been switched
on. 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 lamps 2 light up.

The last active display 3 is
shown on the screen.

The engine speed warner 4
lights up.

The warning lamps 5 light up.

Phase 2

The general warning light 1
changes from red to yellow.

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6

The warning and indicator lamps
and the engine speed warner go

50

out, or they assume operational
status.

If servicing is due, this is shown
briefly on the screen.

If one of the warning or indicator
lamps does not light up:

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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 checks
whether the BMW Motorrad In­tegral ABS is ready for opera­tion. The self-diagnosis routine
launches automatically when you
switch on the ignition.

Phase 1

Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic sys­tem while motorcycle is parked.

ABS indicator light flashes.

Phase 2

Check wheel sensors while
starting off.

ABS indicator light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosis
completed

ABS 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
running-in check (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(Odometer read­ing 0...186 miles (0...300 km))

no full throttle (Odometer
reading 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 aim is maximum acceleration
but the vehicle is not yet in sixth
gear.

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The engine speed warner 1

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

Do not exceed the following
engine speed:

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

Regular 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.

WARNING

Escaping of fuel due to ex­pansion under exposure to
heat with overfilled fuel tank

Accident hazard

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

ATTENTION

Contact of fuel and plastic
surfaces

Damage to surfaces (become
unattractive or cloudy)

Immediately clean plastic 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 fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
tank past the lower edge of the
fuel filler neck 3. Watch the
bar across the lower edge of
the filler neck when refueling,
being careful to ensure that the
fuel does not spurt 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

Remove vehicle key and close
protective cap.

Securing motorcycle for transport

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

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.

Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx.
1 l)

Unlock the fuel tank cap by
turning the vehicle key 1
clockwise and close it again by
pressing firmly down.

ATTENTION

Motorcycle tips to the side
when raising

Component damage cause by
tipping over

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 passenger foot­pegs and then tighten them.
Uniformly tighten all the straps.
The motorcycle is lashed down
securely.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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

Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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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".
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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
( 84).

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 ( 44).

4 Allen screw

5 mm

4 Open the front mask

( 86).
Headlight range adjust­ment ( 43).

5 Box wrench

Wrench size: 27 mm

Removing rear wheel
( 80).
Adjust chain tension
( 84).

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 ( 94).

10 Fuses

10 A, 15 A and 30 A

10 Reserve fuses are lo-

cated in the fuse box
and are hanging 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.

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.

Engine oil

Check engine oil level

Requirement

The engine is at operating tem­perature.

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 rec­ommends the BMW Motorrad
auxiliary stand.

OA

OA

Alternative: Hold the motor­cycle upright, ideally with help
from another person.

Read oil level in display 1.

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Specified level of engine
oil

between MIN and MAX

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Maintenance

marks (Engine is at operating
temperature, motorcycle is
upright)

Engine oil, quantity for
topping up

max 185 ml (Difference be­tween MIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the mini­mum mark MIN:

Topping up engine oil ( 68).

If the 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.
Check 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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Maintenance

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

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

Check brake fluid level
regularly.

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.

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min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Friction lining without carrier
plate. Wear indicators must be
clearly visible.)

If the chamfer is no longer visible:

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

Set the handlebars so that the
brake fluid reservoir is horizon­tal.

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)

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Maintenance

If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:

8

Have defect corrected as soon

72

as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Check rear brake fluid
level

Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti­cally.

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Maintenance

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

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

Check brake fluid level

regularly.

Have defect corrected as soon

as possible by an authorized

workshop, preferably an autho-

rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Clutch

Check clutch function

Pull back the clutch lever.

The clutch must fully disen-

gage. 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.

Checking clutch lever play

Loosen the cover 2.
Operate clutch lever 1 until
resistance is felt.
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) (at the
handlebar lever, handlebars
are in straight-ahead position,
engine is cold)

If clutch lever play is outside tol­erance:

Adjusting clutch lever play
( 73).

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
( 73).

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Maintenance

Repeat the steps until the
clutch lever play is set

8

correctly.

74

Install cover 4.

Coolant

Checking coolant level

Requirement

The engine is cold.

Hold the motorcycle upright,
ideally with help from another
person.

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Maintenance

Check the coolant level in
the coolant expansion tank 1.
Viewing direction: from the rear

toward the inside of the right
side trim 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 ( 74).

Top up coolant

Turn handlebars to left.

Open the cap 1 of the coolant

expansion tank.

Add coolant up to specified

level. To do this, use a funnel

with a filler neck or hose.

Coolant refill quantity

Antifreeze and anti-corrosion
agents

150 ml (Difference between
the MIN and MAX markings)

Checking coolant level ( 74).
When the coolant meets the
specified level:

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.

Have damaged rims checked

and, if necessary, replaced

by a specialist service facil-

ity, 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 pres­sure

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 pres­sure

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

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Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and

8

level.

76

Check tyre pressures against
data below.

Tire pressure, front

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (with cold
tires; one-up and two-up rid­ing)

Tire pressure, rear

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Maintenance

33.4 psi (2.3 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 rest­ing 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 motorcy­cle, 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

when removing the brake

caliper.

Push apart the brake pads a

little.

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77

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.

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78

ATTENTION

Unintentional pressing to-

gether of brake pads

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Maintenance

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 ar­rows 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

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)

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Tighten clamping bolts 1 to
appropriate torque.

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Maintenance

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 with­out 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 rest­ing on a firm and level support
surface.

without center stand
Raise motorcycle, preferably

with a BMW Motorrad rear­wheel stand.
Mounting rear-wheel stands
( 66).

Support the rear wheel, e.g.,
with a wooden block, so that

OA

OA

it cannot fall down after the

quick-release axle is removed.

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81

Press brake caliper 1 against

brake disk 2.

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.

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82

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

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Maintenance

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.

Position the brake-caliper sup­port 1 on the guide 2.

pushing brake caliper carrier 11
toward front.

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83

Make sure that wheel speed

sensor 10 is not damaged

when rolling in rear wheel.

Roll rear wheel further into

swing arm while simultaneously

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

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

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84

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

z

Maintenance

Adjust chain tension ( 84).

Chain

Adjust chain tension

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

Loosen the nut 6.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
Adjust chain tension with ad­justing screws 4 on left and
right.
Checking chain tension ( 84).
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

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:
Checking chain tension ( 84).

Checking chain tension

Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.

Use a screwdriver to push the

chain 1 up and down at a point

midway between the pinion

and chain sprocket and mea-

sure difference A (chain ten-

sion).

Chain sag

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

If the chain sag is outside the
approved tolerance:

Adjust chain tension ( 84).

Lubricate chain

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.
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

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.

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86

Light sources

Open the front mask

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

Permissible chain length

max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)

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Maintenance

(Measured over the center of
10 rivets, chain tensioned)

If the chain has reached the max-

imum approved length:

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

Remove the bolts 1 on both
sides.
Pull the front mask 2 down.

Replacing light sources
for low-beam and high­beam headlight

Open the front mask ( 86).

Pull out connector 3.

Remove cover 4.
Disengage the wire spring 5
from the retainer and fold it up.

Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 60 W / 55 W

To avoid soiling the glass,
touch the bulb 6 only at the
base.

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87

Pull the bulb 6 out of its

socket 7.

Replace defective light source.

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.

Position the bulb 6 and press it
into the socket 7.
Install the wire spring 5.

Install cover 4.
Attach plug 3.

Close the front mask ( 88).

Replacing parking light
light source

Open the front mask ( 86).

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88

Pull the socket 3 out of the
headlight housing.

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.

Fit the socket 3 into the head­light housing 5.
Close the front mask ( 88).

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Maintenance

Remove light source 4 from
socket.

Closing the front mask

Insert light source 4 in light
source socket.

Close the front mask 2.
Fit the bolts 1 on both sides.

Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources

Park motorcycle, ensuring that

support surface is firm and

level.

Switch off ignition.

Replace defective light source.

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear

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Remove the screw 1.

Remove the lens from the
housing by pulling it outward
on the side with the screw.

Remove light source 2 from
light housing by turning it
counterclockwise.

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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

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90

Install the light source 2 in
the light housing by turning it
clockwise.

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Maintenance

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 vehi-

cle must not exceed a voltage

of 12 V.

Do not disconnect battery from

onboard electrical system for

jump-starting procedure.

Remove seat ( 38).

Allow engine on support mo­torcycle to run while jump­starting.
Begin by clamping one end of
the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the dis­charged 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 nega­tive terminal of the donor bat­tery, and the other end to the
negative terminal of the dis­charged battery.
Start engine of motorcycle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re­peating attempt in order to pro­tect starter motor and donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect­ing the jump cables.

Disconnect the jump cable
from the negative terminal first,
then disconnect the second
cable from the positive termi­nal.
Install seat ( 39).

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be­low is important in order to maxi­mize battery life:

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

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Do not turn battery upside
down.

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92

z

Maintenance

ATTENTION

Discharging of the connected

battery by the vehicle elec-

tronics (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.

NOTICE

BMW Motorrad has developed a

trickle-charger specially designed

for compatibility with the elec-

tronics of your motorcycle. Using

this charger, you can keep the

battery charged during long pe-

riods when the motorcycle is not

being used without having to dis-

connect the battery from the mo-

torcycle's onboard systems. Ad-

ditional information is available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

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 ( 92).

Charging a disconnected
battery

Disconnect battery from motor­cycle ( 92).
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 be­ing 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.
Remove seat ( 38).

Connect battery to vehicle

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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.

First install the positive battery
cable 2 and cover with the pro­tective cap 3.
Then install negative battery
cable 1.
Install seat ( 39).

Removing battery

Remove seat ( 38).
Disconnect battery from motor­cycle ( 92).

Remove the screw 1.

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.

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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.

Install battery

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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 ( 39).

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.

Set 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.
Remove seat ( 38).

shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Install seat ( 39).

Fuse assignments

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Press locking device 1.

Open the fuse box 2.

Replace defective fuse in ac-

cordance with following fuse

assignment diagram.

Fuse assignments ( 95)

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 ac­cordance with following fuse
assignment diagram.
Fuse assignments ( 95)
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-

Fuse 1

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

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Fuse 2

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

Fuse 3

30 A (Main fuse)

Fuse 4

20 A (ABS pressure modula­tor)

Fuse 5

15 A (Lighting, horn)

Fuse 6

10 A (Instrument cluster, en­gine control unit)

Reserve fuses 7

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.

Remove seat ( 38).

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Press the locks 1 together.

Remove the diagnostic con-

nector 2 from the bracket 3.

The diagnosis and information

system interface can be con-

nected at the diagnostic con-

nector 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 ( 39).

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