BMW G 650 GS 2nd 2010 Owner's manual

Rider's Manual

G 650 GS

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com­pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid­ing your BMW and that all your
journeys will be pleasant and
safe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.

1 General instructions .. .. 5

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

Abbreviations and

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

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

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

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 7

2 General views .... .. .. .. .. 9

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

General view, right side . . . . . 13

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

Instrument panel . . .. . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . .. . 16

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

Handlebar fitting, centre . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . .... 19

Status indicators . . . . . .. . . . . . 20

Standard warnings . . . . . .. . . . 20

ABS warnings . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 23

4 Operation .... .. .. .. .. .. .. 27

Ignition switch and steering

lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 28

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 29

Odometer and

tripmeters . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31

Emergency off switch (kill

switch) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Grip heating . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 33

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . 34

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 34

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 35

Damping . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tyres . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 37

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

5 Riding .. .. . . .... .. .. .. .. .. 41

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checklist . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Running in . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 46

Off-roading . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . 47

Brakes . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Parking your motorcycle . . . . 49

Refuelling . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Securing motorcycle for

transportation . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 50

6 Engineering details... .. 53

Brake system with BMW

Motorrad ABS . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7 Accessories . . . .... .. .. .. 57

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 58

Power sockets . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 58

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 59

topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 61

8 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. . . . 65

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 66

Toolkit. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Engine oil . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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

Brake pads . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . 68

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 70

Coolant. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 72

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

Tyres . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Rims . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 75

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

BMW Motorrad front-wheel

stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 83

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 84

Bulbs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 85

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 91

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 93

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 96

9 Care .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. 101

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . 102

Cleaning easily damaged

components . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 102

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Protective wax coating . . . . 104

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 104

Restoring motorcycle to

use . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 104

10 Technical data .. .. .. 105

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 106

Threaded fasteners . . . . . .. 107

Engine . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Fuel . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Engine oil . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 110

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 111

Transmission . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 111

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 112

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Brakes . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Wheels and tyres .. . . . . . . . . 113

Electrics . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 114

Frame . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 116

Dimensions . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 117

Weights . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 117

Riding specifications . . . . . . 118

11 Service . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 119

BMW Motorrad service . . .. 120

BMW Motorrad service

quality . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 120

BMW Motorrad mobility
services - roadside assist-

ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 120

BMW Motorrad service

network . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . 121

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 121

Confirmation of mainten-

ance work . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 122

Confirmation of service . . . . 127

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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General instructions

Overview

1

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

6

overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat­ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu­al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.

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General instructions

Abbreviations and symbols

Indicates warnings that you

must comply with for reas­ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions on

how to operate, control, ad­just or look after items of equip­ment on the motorcycle.

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 a
passage relating to spe­cific accessories or items
of equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extra

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

OA Optional accessory

You can obtain option­al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor­cycle.

Anti-lock brake system

ABS

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes option­al extras (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessor­ies (OA). This explains why the
manual may also contain de-

scriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please
note, too, that your motorcycle
might not be exactly as illus­trated in this manual on account
of country-specific differences.
If your BMW was supplied with
equipment not described in
this Rider's Manual, you will
find these features described in
separate manuals.

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.

Currency

The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your motorcycle
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.

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General instructions

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General instructions

General views

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

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

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

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Handlebar fitting, centre . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General views

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General views

General view, left side

1 Battery (underneath centre

trim panel) ( 93)

2 Oil dipstick and engine-oil

filler neck ( 66)

3 Seat lock ( 38)
4 Power socket ( 58)
5 Coolant-level indicator

( 72)

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General views

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General views

General view, right side

1 Fuel filler neck ( 49)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 70)

3 Type plate (on right frame

tube)
VIN (on steering-head
bearing, right)

4 Air filter (underneath side

panel) ( 91)

5 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 35)

6 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension
( 36)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 71)

8 Tyre pressures table (on

rear wheel swinging arm)

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General views

Underneath the seat

2

1 Fuse box ( 84)
2 Toolkit

14

3 Payload table

Tray for Rider's Manual

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General views

Instrument panel

1 Speedometer
2 Telltale lights ( 20)
3 Rev. counter
4 Operation of the clock

( 29)

5 Clock
6 Operating the odometer

( 30)

7 Odometer and tripmeters

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General views

Handlebar fitting, left

2

1 Headlight flasher
2 High-beam headlight

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General views

( 31)

3 Horn
4 Switch for turn indicators

( 31)

Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 32)

2 Grip heating ( 33)
3 Starter button ( 44)

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General views

Handlebar fitting,

2

centre

18

1 Operating the ABS

( 33)

2 Hazard warning flashers

( 31)

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General views

Status indicators

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Status indicators

Status indicators

3

Telltale lights

20

Standard warnings

Mode of presentation

1 Turn indicators
2 High-beam headlight
3 Idle

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Status indicators

Warnings are indicated by warn­ing lights 1.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.

Warnings, overview
Warning light Status indicators Meaning

shows Fuel down to reserve ( 22)

3

21

shows

shows

Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 22)

Coolant temperature too high ( 22)

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Status indicators

Fuel down to reserve

3

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Status indicators

Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result in

the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis­firing can damage the catalytic
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more

than the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 49).

Insufficient engine oil
pressure

Warning light for engine oil

pressure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immedi­ately and switch off the engine if
the warning light shows.

The insufficient oil pres-

sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. The
only way of checking whether
the oil level is correct is to check
with the oil dipstick.

Possible cause:
Engine-oil level too low.

Check the engine oil level
( 66).

If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil ( 68).

Possible cause:
If the engine oil level is correct:

Riding when engine-oil

pressure is low can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.

Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Coolant temperature too
high

Warning light for coolant

temperature shows.

Continuing to ride when the

engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the in­structions below.

Possible cause:
Coolant level too low.

Checking coolant level ( 72).

If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 73).

Possible cause:
Radiator fan defective.

If the radiator fan does not start
even though the coolant-temper­ature warning light shows:

Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Possible cause:
Insufficient cooling.

If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched on so that the radiat­or fan continues to operate.

If the coolant temperature is
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as pos­sible by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

ABS warnings

Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicated by
ABS warning light 1.
The detailed descriptions start on
page ( 54), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.

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Status indicators

Warnings, overview

3

Warning light Status indicators Meaning

24

Flashes

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 25)

Lights up

Lights up

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Status indicators

ABS deactivated ( 25)

ABS fault ( 25)

Self-diagnosis not
completed

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:
The ABS function is not

available, because self­diagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.

ABS deactivated

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the

ABS system.

Activating ABS function
( 34).

ABS fault

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-

ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.

You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ABS fault ( 55).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

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Status indicators

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Status indicators

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 28

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Emergency off switch (kill

switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

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Operation

Ignition switch and

4

steering lock

28

Keys

You receive two master keys and
one spare key.
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
key.

with case

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Operation

with topcase

If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases and the top­case fitted with locks that can
be opened with this key as well.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

OA

OA

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to the ON posi­tion.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 45)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to the R position.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.

Engaging steering lock
without parking lights

If the motorcycle is on the

side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth­er it is better to turn the handle­bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle­bars turned to the left than with

the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.

Turn the key to the OFF pos­ition, while moving the handle­bars slightly.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.

Engaging steering lock
with parking lights

If the motorcycle is on the

side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth­er it is better to turn the handle­bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle­bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.

Turn the key to the P position,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
The parking lights are switched
on.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.

Clock

Setting clock

Switch on the ignition.

You can make this adjust­ment only when the motor-

cycle is at a standstill.

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Operation

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Either repeatedly press or hold
down button 1 until the hours
number is correct.

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Operation

Either repeatedly press or
hold down button 2 until the
minutes number is correct.
This completes the process.

Odometer and tripmeters

Select the readings

Switch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 until
the value you want appears in

panel 2.
Each time the button is pressed
the display toggles:

Total distance covered

Tripmeter

Resetting tripmeter

Switch on the ignition.

Select the tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1
until the tripmeter reading is
reset.

Lights

Parking light

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

The side lights place

a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the igni­tion is switched on.

The low-beam headlight

places a strain on the bat­tery. Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.

High-beam headlight

Press front section of switch 1
to switch on the high-beam
headlight.

Press rear section of switch 1
to switch off the high-beam
headlight.

Headlight flasher

Press button 1 to operate the
headlight flasher.

Turn indicators

Operating flashing turn
indicators

Switch on the ignition.

Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left flashing turn
indicators.
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right flashing turn
indicators.
Centre button 1 to cancel the
flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warning flashers

Operating hazard warning
flashers

Switch on the ignition.

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Operation

The hazard warning flash-

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Operation

ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.

Press left section of switch 1
to switch on the hazard warn­ing flashers.
Switch off the ignition.
Press right section of switch 1
to switch off the hazard warn­ing flashers.

Emergency off switch (kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch)

Operating the kill switch

when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.

The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.

a Normal operating position

(run)

b Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engine
unless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heating

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33

1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two­stage heating. Stage two is for
heating the grips quickly: it is ad­visable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the grips are
warm.

The handlebar-grip heat-

ing places a strain on the
battery. Do not switch on the
grip heating unless the engine is
running.

1 Switch thumbed to right:

Heating off.

2 Switch centred: 50% heat-

ing power

3 Switch thumbed to left:

100% heating power

BMW Motorrad ABS

Deactivating ABS function

Bring the motorcycle to a stop
or, if the motorcycle is at a
standstill, switch on the igni­tion.

Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.

ABS warning light starts to
show.

Release button 1 within two
seconds.

ABS warning light remains
ON.

The ABS function is deactiv­ated.

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Activating ABS function

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34

Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light

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Operation

changes status.

ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.

Release button 1 within two
seconds.

The ABS warning light re­mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.

If you switch the ignition off

then on again and the ABS
light comes back on, there is a
fault in the ABS.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

Attempting to adjust the

clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor­cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 to the
desired position.

The adjusting screw is easi­er to turn if you push the

clutch lever forward.

Adjustment options:
From position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
to position 3: largest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever

Mirrors

Adjust the mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correct
position.

Adjusting mirror arm

Slacken nut 1.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap­propriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe­cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en­sure that it does not move out
of position.

Union nut, mirror

20 Nm

Spring preload

Adjustment for rear
suspension

It is essential to set spring pre­load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo­torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel

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

Your motorcycle's hand-

ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.

Adjusting spring preload

while the motorcycle is be­ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.

If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir­ection indicated by the HARD
arrow.

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If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-

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arrow.

Basic setting of spring
preload, rear

Turn the knob counter­clockwise to the limit stop,
then turn it back 15 clicks.
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Damping

Adjustment for rear
suspension

Damping must be adapted to suit
spring preload and the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden.
An increase in spring preload re­quires firmer damping, a reduc­tion in spring preload requires
softer damping.
The harder the setting, the more
the movement that the spring

strut can make to absorb sur­face irregularities is damped.
When you choose a soft setting
the spring strut responds all the
more rapidly to surface irregularit­ies.

Adjusting damping for
rear wheel

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

Adjust the damping character­istic, using the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjust­ing screw 1.

If you want a harder damping
characteristic, use a screw­driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screw­driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
S arrow.

Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear

turn the bottom adjusting
screw as far as it will go in
the clockwise direction and
then back it off half a turn
(Full load of fuel, with rider
85 kg)

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-

pair the motorcycle's hand­ling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres­sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyre

valves installed perpen­dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with

rubber sealing ring to the rear
tyre and make sure that the cap
is screwed on firmly.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.

Tyre pressure, front

1.9 bar (one-up, at tyre tem­perature 20 °C)

2.1 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, at tyre temperature
20 °C)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.1 bar (one-up, at tyre tem­perature 20 °C)

2.3 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, at tyre temperature
20 °C)

If tyre pressure is too low:

Correct tyre pressure.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for
driving on right/driving on
left

If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmet­ric low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set accord­ingly by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

Headlight beam throw and
spring preload

Headlight beam throw is gener­ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
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these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted

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motorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-

shop, preferably an au­thorised BMW Motorrad deal­er, if you are unsure whether
the headlight basic setting is
correct.

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adjustment

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-

justment

Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice if the motorcycle is
very heavily loaded. Headlight
beam throw can be adjusted so
as not to dazzle oncoming traffic.
This adjustment should be car­ried out by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

a Lengthens beam throw
b Shortens beam throw

Seat

Remove the seat

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

Use the ignition key to turn
stowage-compartment lock 1
clockwise.
Remove cover 2.

Installing seat

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Pull release lever 3 up while
pushing down on the seat at
the rear.
Raise the seat at the rear and
release the release lever.
Remove the seat and place it,
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.

Engage mounts 4 of the seat
in holders 5 on left and right.
Lower the seat into position
and push it forward as far as it
will go.

Firmly press down on the seat
at the rear.
The seat engages with an aud­ible click.

Install cover 2.
Lock stowage-compartment
lock 1 with the ignition key.

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Securing motorcycle for transporta-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Rider's equipment

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Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:

Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots

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This applies even to short jour­neys, and to every season of
the year. Your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer will be glad to
advise you on the correct cloth­ing for every purpose.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.

Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres­sures to suit total weight.
with case

Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items at the bot­tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with cases fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
case.

with topcase
Note the maximum permissible

payload and the speed limit for
riding with topcase fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
topcase.

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with tank rucksack
Note the maximum permissible

payload of the tank rucksack
and the speed limit for riding
with a tank rucksack on the
motorcycle.

Payload of tank rucksack

max 5 kg

Maximum permissible

speed for riding with the
tank rucksack fitted to the mo­torcycle

max 130 km/h

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Speed

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

Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumes

therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en­closed space.

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 attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main­tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroy

the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec­tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of overheating

Cooling would be

inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away imme­diately after starting the engine.

Tampering

Tampering with motor-

cycle settings (e.g. elec­tronic engine management unit,
throttle valves, clutch) can cause
damages to the components in
question and lead to failure of
safety-relevant functions. Dam­age caused in this way is not
covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the motor­cycle in any way that could result
in tuned performance.

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Checklist

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Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-

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tings and wear limits before you
ride off.

Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload

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Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured

At regular intervals:

Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain

Starting

Side stand

You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.

Gearbox

You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en­gaged.

Starting engine

Kill switch 1 in run position a.

Gearbox lubrication is en-

sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica­tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.

Switch on the ignition.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 45)

Wait until the warning light for
the coolant temperature stops
flashing.

The idle actuator is posi-

tioned after you switch on
the ignition. The coolant-tem­perature warning light flashes
if the idle actuator has not cor­rectly positioned before the pre­ride check completes. In order
to avoid subsequent problems,
wait for this process to complete
before proceeding.

Press starter button 2.

If ambient temperatures are

very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.

If the engine fails to start

even though the starter
turns, insufficient battery voltage
might be causing the problem.
Recharge the battery before you
start the engine, or use jump
leads and a donor battery to
start.

The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re­fuses to start. ( 106)

ABS self-diagnosis

BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op­erability. Self-diagnosis is per­formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-

torcycle has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested.

Phase 1

Test of the diagnosis-compat­ible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill.

ABS warning light flashes.

Phase 2

Test of the wheel sensors as
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest.

ABS warning light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosis
completed

The ABS warning light goes
out.

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fault appears when ABS self-dia-

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You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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dealer.

Running in

The first 1000 km

While running in the motor­cycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre­quently.
Try to do most of your rid­ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid­ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-

gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.

Do not exceed the rpm limits
recommended for running in.

Running-in speed

max 5000 min-1(for the first
1000 km)

No full-load acceleration.
Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
Do not omit the first inspection
after 500 - 1200 km.

Brake pads

New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re­duction in braking efficiency by

exerting greater pressure on the
levers.

New brake pads can ex-

tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.

Tyres

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

Tyres do not have their full

grip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extreme
angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of heel.

Off-roading

After off-roading

BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the following after riding
the motorcycle off-road:

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced for

off-road riding impair the
motorcycle's handling character­istics on surfaced roads and can
lead to accidents.
Always check that the tyre pres­sures are correct.

Brakes

When riding on loose sur-

faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or
moisture on the discs or brake
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.

The brake pads will wear

more rapidly if you ride fre­quently on unsurfaced tracks or
poor roads.
Check the thickness of the brake
pads more frequently and replace
the brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock­absorber settings

The off-road settings for

spring preload and shock
absorber damping characteristic
will impair the motorcycle's hand­ling characteristics on surfaced
roads.
If you have been off-roading, re­member to correct spring preload
and shock-absorber damping
characteristics before you return
to surfaced roads.

Rims

BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for damage
after off-roading.

Air filter element

Engine damage due to

clogged air filter element.
If you ride in dusty terrain check
the air filter element for clogging
at shorter intervals; clan or re­place as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi­tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
necessitates the use of air filter
elements specially designed for
conditions of this nature.

Brakes

How can stopping
distance be minimised?

Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting for­ward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the motor­cycle decelerates, the more load
is shifted to the front wheel. The
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without the wheel locking.

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apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible use of
the dynamic increase in load at
the front wheel. Remember to
pull the clutch at the same time.

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In the "panic braking situations"
that are trained so frequently
braking force is applied as rap­idly as possible and with the
rider's full force applied to the
brake levers; under these circum­stances the dynamic shift in load
distribution cannot keep pace
with the increase in deceleration
and the tyres cannot transmit the
full braking force to the surface
of the road. Under these circum­stances the front wheel can lock
up.

BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
the front wheel from locking up.

Descending mountain
passes

There is a danger of the

brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des­cending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakes

Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin­ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:

Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the motorcycle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.

Wetness and dirt result in

poor braking efficiency.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency is
restored.

Parking your motorcycle

Side stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran­tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.

Extend the side stand and
prop the motorcycle on the
stand.

The side stand is designed

to support only the weight
of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.

If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.

On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se­lect 1st gear.

Centre stand

with centre stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran­tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.

Excessive movements

could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the
motorcycle would topple in
consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo­torcycle with the centre stand
extended.

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Extend the centre stand and
lift the motorcycle onto the
stand.

Refuelling

Fuel is highly flammable. A

naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex­plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when hot.

Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the road surface. This could
cause a fall.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, which

become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
fuel.

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Leaded fuel will destroy the

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catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.

Recommended fuel
grade

Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

motorcycle are adequately pro­tected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.

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Use the ignition key to unlock
fuel filler cap 1 and pop the
cap open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.

approx. 17.3 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

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

Securing motorcycle for transportation

Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the

The motorcycle can topple

and fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcycle
cannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.

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Risk of damaging compon-

ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.

At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
both sides.

At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests on both
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.

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Brake system with BMW Motorrad

ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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How does ABS work?

The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors hat include
the coefficient of friction of the
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of fric­tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur­face. The lower the coefficient
of friction, the longer the braking
distance.
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ing force exceeds the maxim­um transferrable limit, the wheels
start to lock and the motorcycle
loses its directional stability; a fall
is imminent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferrable braking
force, so the wheels continue

to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.

What are the effects of
surface irregularities?

Humps and surface irregularit­ies can cause the wheels to lose
contact temporarily with the road
surface; if this happens the brak­ing force that can be transmit­ted to the road can drop to zero.
If the brakes are applied under
these circumstances the ABS
has to reduce braking force to
ensure that directional stability
is maintained when the wheels
regain contact with the road sur­face. At this instant the BMW
Motorrad ABS must assume an
extremely low coefficient of fric­tion, so that the wheels will con­tinue to rotate under all imagin­able circumstances, because this
is the precondition for ensuring
directional stability. As soon as

is registers the actual circum­stances, the system reacts in­stantly and adjusts braking force
accordingly to achieve optimum
braking.

Rear wheel lift

Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre 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.

Severe braking can cause

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

What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?

Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en­sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op­timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com­petitive situations off-road or on
the track.

Special situations

The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible val­ues for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault mes­sage is issued. Self-diagnos­is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional

riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.

Exceptional riding
conditions:

Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burn­out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil­iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des­cending off-road.

If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.

What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-

tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main­tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec­tion intervals.

Reserves for safety

The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en­suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
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momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to

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counteract their effects.

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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General instructions

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BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of parts and accessories

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for your motorcycle that are ap­proved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and ac­cessories and other products
which BMW has approved can
be obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
with expert advice on their install­ation and use.
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been tested by BMW for safety,
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
Also bear in mind the informa­tion on the effect of wheel size
on suspension-control systems
( 77).

BMW Motorrad cannot

assess each non-BMW
product to determine wheth­er it can be used on or in con­nection with BMW motorcycles
without constituting a safety haz­ard. Country-specific official au­thorisation does not suffice as
assurance. Tests conducted by
these instances cannot make
provision for all operating con­ditions experienced by BMW mo­torcycles and, consequently, they
are not sufficient in some circum­stances.
Use only parts and accessor­ies approved by BMW for your
motorcycle.

Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all the
legal requirements. Make sure
that the motorcycle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.

Power sockets

Notes on use of power sockets:

Operating electrical
accessories

Electrically powered accessories
inevitably place a strain on the
battery. It is essential to ensure
that the battery retains its ability
to start the engine.

Cable routing

The cables from the power sock­ets to the auxiliary devices must
be routed in such a way that
they:

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

Case

with case

Opening cases

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Turn key 1 in the case lock to
right angles with the forward
direction of travel.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry
handle 3.

Push yellow button 4 down
and at the same time pull the
lid of the case out.

Closing cases

Turn the lock with the key until
it is at right angles to the for­ward direction of travel.

Close case lid 5.
The lid engages with an aud­ible click.

Closing the carry handle

while the case lock is in
line with the forward direction of
travel can result in damage to the
locking tongue.
Make sure that the case lock is
at right angles to the forward dir­ection of travel when you close
the carry handle.

Push carry handle 3 down.
Turn the key in the case lock
in line with the forward direc-

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tion of travel and remove the
key from the lock.

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Adjusting case volume

Open the case and remove all
its contents.

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Disengage all four latching
levers 1 and open them.
Adjust the case to the desired
volume by sliding the outer
casing of the case all the way
in or out.

The latching levers cannot

be closed unless the outer
casing of the case is set to one
or other of the two limit stops.

Close and lock all four latching
levers 1.
Close the case.

Remove the cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock to
right angles with the forward
direction of travel.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry
handle 3.

Pull red release lever 4 up.
Latching flap 5 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the case out of the
holder.

Installing cases

Fully open latching flap 5, if ne­cessary pulling up red release
lever 4.

Hook the case into case carri­er 6.

Turn the case toward the mo­torcycle, pushing the mount
on the case all the way onto
mushroom head 7.

Push latching flap 5 down as
far as it will go and hold it in
this position.
Push red release lever 4 down.
The latching flap engages.
Close the carry handle.
Turn the key parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.

topcase

with topcase

Opening topcase

If applicable, unlock topcase
lock 1.
Pull up locking lever 2 and
open the topcase lid.

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Close the topcase

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Removing topcase

Installing topcase

Close the lid of the topcase
and hold it down.
Push locking lever 2 fully down.

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If applicable, lock topcase
lock 1.

If applicable, unlock topcase
lock 1.
Push locking lever 2 down.
Pull the topcase back and clear
of the luggage carrier.

Push the topcase with
guides 3 forward onto the
adapter plate until seated.

Push locking lever 2 up, mak­ing sure that the lever engages
the adapter plate at position 4.
The locking lever engages with
an audible click.
If applicable, lock topcase
lock 1.

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Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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

BMW Motorrad front-wheel

stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Notes

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ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis­ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten­ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
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work in the Repair Manual on
DVD for your motorcycle, which
is available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe­cial tools and a thorough know­ledge of motorcycle technology.
If you are in doubt consult a spe­cialist workshop, preferably your
authorised BMW Motorrad deal­er.

Toolkit

1 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 24
Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 15

2 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 14/19

3 Spark plug wrench
4 Reversible-blade screw-

driver with star-head and
plain tips
Small screwdriver with
star-head tip

5 Torx bit, T25

Torx wrench, T45

6 Spare fuses with puller tool

Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A
and 15 A

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level

The engine can seize if the

oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.

The oil level varies with the

temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high­er the level of oil in the sump.
Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more than
a short ride will lead to misinter­pretation; this in turn, means that
the engine will be operated with
the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en­gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.

Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at op­erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand

Check that the engine is at op­erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

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Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry
cloth.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
filler neck, but do not engage
the threads.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAX
marks

If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:

Top up the engine oil ( 68).

If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:

Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

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Topping up engine oil

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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-

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cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.

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Remove oil dipstick 1.

Damage to the engine

can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.

Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Check the engine oil level
( 66).
Install the oil dipstick.

Brake system

Reliability

A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de­pendability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances have
the brake system checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-

tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.

Check operation of the
brakes

Pull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:

Have the brakes checked by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Brake pads

Check the front brake pad
thickness

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: Between the
spokes toward brake caliper 1.

Brake disc thickness,
front

min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing
plate. The wear indicators
(grooves) must be clearly
visible.)

If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past the

minimum permissible thick­ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can

cause damage to the brake sys­tem.
In order to ensure the dependab­ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.

Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake pad
thickness

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

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Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the rear
toward brake caliper 1.

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Brake-pad wear limit,
rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate.
The wear indicators must be
clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:

Brake pads worn past the

minimum permissible thick­ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys­tem.

In order to ensure the dependab­ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.

Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

Brake fluid

Check the brake-fluid
level, front brakes

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor­cycle upright.

with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor­cycle on its centre stand.

Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop be­low the MIN mark. (Brake­fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be­low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe­cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakes

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor­cycle upright.
with centre stand

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

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Coolant

Checking coolant level

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

Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake pads

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causes the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop be­low the MIN mark. (Brake­fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be­low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe­cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Check the coolant level in ex­pansion tank 1.

Clutch

Checking clutch-lever
play

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Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolant

Removing left side panel
( 98).

Open cap 1 of the coolant ex­pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
Checking coolant level ( 72).
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.

Install the left side panel
( 99).

Pull the clutch lever until resist­ance is perceptible.
Measure clutch-lever play a.

Clutch, play at handlebar
lever

1...2 mm

Clutch-lever play is out of toler­ance:

Adjusting clutch-lever play
( 74).

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Adjusting clutch-lever

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play

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Push back boot 1.
Slacken nut 2.

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To increase clutch play: turn
adjusting screw 3 clockwise.
To reduce clutch play: turn ad­justing screw 3 counter-clock­wise.
Checking clutch-lever play
( 73).
Repeat the steps in this pro­cedure until clutch play is set
correctly.
Tighten nut 2.

Pull boot 1 back over the ad­justing screw.

Tyres

Checking tyre tread depth

Your motorcycle's handling

and grip can be impaired
even before the tyres wear to
the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in good
time before they wear to the
minimum permissible tread
depth.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.

Tyres have wear indicators

integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.

The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minim­um:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic­able.

Rims

Checking rims

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Checking spokes

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Draw the handle of a screw­driver or a similar instrument
across the spokes and listen
to the notes of the individual
spokes.

If the notes vary:

Have the spokes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Chain

Lubricating chain

Dirt, dust and inadequate

lubrication will result in ac­celerated wear and significantly
shorten the drive chain's useful
life.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every
1000 km at the latest. Lubric­ate the chain more frequently if
the motorcycle is ridden in wet,
dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se­lect neutral.
Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.

Checking chain sag

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until it
reaches the position with the
lowest amount of chain sag.

Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas­ure difference a.

Chain deflection

35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its centre stand)

If measured value is outside per­mitted tolerance:

Adjust the chain sag ( 76).

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Adjust the chain sag

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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-

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Slacken quick-release axle
nut 1, counter-holding at the
left-hand side if necessary.
Use adjusting screws 2 on left
and right to adjust chain sag.
Checking chain sag ( 75).
Make sure that scale read­ings 3 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified torque,

counter-holding at the left-hand
side if necessary.

Fastener, quick-release
axle, rear

100 Nm

Checking chain wear

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

Accelerated wear.
If a component of the

chainset is found to be worn,

the entire chainset has to be
replaced.

Pull the chain back at the rear­most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain

links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:

Consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Wheels

Tyre recommendation

For each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests and classifies
as roadworthy certain makes.
BMW Motorrad cannot assess
the suitability or provide any
guarantee of road safety for other
tyres.

BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa­tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter­net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel size
on suspension-control
systems

Wheel size is very important as a
parameter for the ABS. In partic­ular, the diameter and the width
of a motorcycle's wheels are pro­grammed into the control unit
and are fundamental to all cal­culations. Any change in these
influencing variables, caused for
example by a switch to wheels
other than those installed ex­works, can have serious effects
on the performance of the sys­tem.
The sensor rings are essential for
correct road-speed calculation,

and they too must match the
motorcycle's system and con­sequently cannot be changed.
If you decide that you would like
to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very im­portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control unit
can be changed to suit the new
wheel sizes.

Removing front wheel

without centre stand
Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the mo­torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.

with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor­cycle on its centre stand.

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Remove screw 1 and remove
the ABS sensor from its bore.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 83).

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Release axle clamping screw 2.
Remove axle 3, while support­ing the wheel.
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the axle.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.

Remove spacing bushings 4
and 5 from the wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4
onto the wheel hub.

The front wheel must be

installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar­rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.

Roll the front wheel into posi­tion between the forks, making
sure that the brake disc passes
between the brake pads.

Raise the front wheel, insert
axle 3 and tighten to specified
torque.

Fastener, quick-release
axle, front

45 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.
Apply the front brake and firmly
compress the front forks sever­al times
Tighten axle clamping screw 2
to the specified torque.

Clamp, front quick-re­lease axle

23 Nm

Insert the ABS sensor into its
bore and install screw 1.

without centre stand
Remove the auxiliary stand.

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Removing rear wheel

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

Remove two screws 1.

Remove three screws 2 and
remove the rear-wheel cover.

without centre stand
Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the mo-

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torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.

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with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor­cycle on its centre stand.

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Remove screw 1 of the speed
sensor and remove the speed
sensor from the holder.

Remove axle nut 2, counter­holding at the left-hand side if
necessary.
Slacken adjusting screws 3 on
left and right by turning them
counter-clockwise.

Push the rear wheel as far for­ward as possible and disen­gage the chain from sprock­et 4.

Remove quick-release axle 5,
supporting the rear wheel as
you do so.
Roll the rear wheel back until
it is clear of the swinging arm,
while holding the brake caliper
on the left-hand side.

The sprocket and the

spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. Make sure that these
parts are not damaged or lost on
removal.

Install the rear wheel

Threaded fasteners not

tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author­ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Make sure that the brake cal­iper moves on guide 6.
Roll the rear wheel into the
swinging arm, making sure that
the brake disc passes between
the brake pads.

Lift the rear wheel and work
quick-release axle 5 through
the swinging arm, the brake
caliper and the rear wheel.

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Roll the rear wheel as far for­ward as possible and loop the
chain over sprocket 4.

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Install axle nut 2, but do not
tighten it at this point.

Seat the speed sensor in the
holder and install screw 1 of
the speed sensor.
Adjust the chain sag ( 76).

without centre stand
Remove the auxiliary stand.

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Hold the rear-wheel cover
in position and install three
screws 2.

Install two screws 1.

BMW Motorrad front­wheel stand

Install the front-wheel
stand

without centre stand
Place the motorcycle on a suit-

able auxiliary stand.

with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor­cycle on its centre stand.

The BMW Motorrad front

wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor­cycle resting only on the front
wheel stand and the rear wheel
can topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front

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wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.

Use the front-wheel stand with
the number (0 402 240).

Slacken adjusting screws 1 of
the front-wheel stand.
Push the two adapters 2 apart
until the front forks fit between
them.
Use locating pins 3 to set the
front-wheel stand to the de­sired height.

Install rubber buffers 4 in the
top positions on left and right.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.
Align the two adapters 2 so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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If the front of the motor-

cycle is raised too far the
auxiliary stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle could

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topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the auxiliary stand
remains on the ground. If ne­cessary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand or the auxiliary
stand.

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

Fuses

Removing fuse

Risk of fire if an attempt is

made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.

Switch off the ignition.
Remove the seat ( 38).

Squeeze the two latches 1 to­gether and remove the fuse
cover.

Pull the defective fuse up and
out of the fuse box.

If fuse defects recur fre-

quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author­ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Installing fuse

Remove the defective fuse and
replace it with a fuse of the
correct amperage rating.

The fuse assignments and

fuse amperage ratings spe­cified for your motorcycle are lis­ted in the section entitled "Tech-

nical data". The figures in the
graphic correspond to the fuse
numbers.

Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an
audible click.
Installing seat ( 39).

Bulbs

Notes

A defective bulb places

your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.

The bulb is pressurised and

can cause injury if dam­aged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing bulbs.

The types of bulb fitted to

your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".

Do not touch the glass of

new bulbs with your fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulbs when handling them.
Dirt deposits, in particular oil and
grease, interfere with heat radi­ation from the bulb. This leads
to overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.

Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulb

If it is not standing firmly,

the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.

Disconnect plug 1.

Remove rubber cap 2.

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The rubber cap encloses

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and forms a seal around
the wiring for the parking light.
Consequently, the rubber cap
cannot be removed.

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Turn retaining ring 3 counter­clockwise to release and re­move the ring.
Remove bulb 4.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Install bulb 4, making sure that
tab 5 is correctly positioned.

Hold retaining ring 3 in position
and turn it clockwise to secure.

Install rubber cap 2.

Connect plug 1.

Replacing parking-light
bulb

If it is not standing firmly,

the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.

Disconnect plug 1.

Remove rubber cap 2.

The rubber cap encloses

and forms a seal around
the wiring for the parking light.
Consequently, the rubber cap
cannot be removed.

Pull parking-light socket 3 out
of the headlight housing.

Pull the bulb out of the bulb
socket.

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Replace the defective bulb.

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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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Insert the bulb into the bulb
socket.

Insert parking-light socket 3
into the headlight housing.

Install rubber cap 2.

Connect plug 1.

Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear

If it is not standing firmly,

the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.

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

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Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the reflect­or housing at the threaded­fastener side.

Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise to
remove.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it clockwise to install.

Working from the inboard side,
insert the glass into the bulb
housing and close the housing.

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Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for tail light/brake
light

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Install screw 1.

Replacing rear-light and
brake-light bulb

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If it is not standing firmly,

the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.

Remove two screws 1 and re­move the rear-light glass.

Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it clockwise to install.

Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise to
remove.

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Hold the rear-light glass in pos­ition and install two screws 1.

Air filter

Replacing air-filter
element

Removing right side panel
( 96).

Remove two screws 1.
Pull out connecting flange 2.
Disconnect intake air pipe 3
from the air filter housing and
remove it from mount 4.

Disconnect plug 5.

Remove air filter element 6.

Insert cleaned or new air filter
element 6.

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Connect plug 5.

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Seat the intake air pipe in
mount 4.

Seat the intake air pipe in
guides 7 of the air filter
housing. Take care not to
bend the rubber seals of the air
filter element out of shape.

Install connecting flange 2.

Install two screws 1.

Install the right side panel
( 97).

Jump starting

The wires leading to the

power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex­cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the on-board socket
to jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.

A short-circuit can res-

ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident­ally brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-

battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicle
electronics.
Make sure that the battery of the
donor vehicle has a voltage rating
of 12 V.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 38).

Remove cover 1 from the bat­tery connection point.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to the
motorcycle's battery connec-

tion point and the other end
to the positive terminal of the
donor vehicle's battery.
Connect one end of the black
jump lead to a suitable earthing
point on the motorcycle (e.g.
screw 2) and the other end to
a suitable earthing point on the
donor vehicle or the negative
terminal of the donor vehicle's
battery.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en­gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect­ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminal and the

ground point first, then dis­connect the second jump lead
from the positive terminal and
the battery connection point.

Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Installing seat ( 39).

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con­sidered.
Compliance with the points be­low is important in order to max­imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-

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ging the battery on the follow­ing pages

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Do not turn the battery upside

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down

If the battery is not discon-

nected, the on-board elec­tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
drain the battery. This can cause
the battery to run flat. If this hap­pens, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than four weeks,

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disconnect the battery or con­nect a suitable trickle charger to
the battery.

Charging battery when
connected

Charging the connected

battery directly at the bat­tery terminals can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-

fore recharging it with a charger
connected directly to the battery
posts.

If you switch on the igni-

tion and the multifunction
display and telltale lights fail to
light up, the battery is completely
flat. Attempting to charge a com­pletely flat battery via the on­board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to the
extent that it is completely flat, it
has to be disconnected from the
on-board circuits and charged
with the charger connected dir­ectly to the battery posts.

With the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system, charge only
via the power socket.
Comply with the operating in­structions of the charger.

Charging battery when
disconnected

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

The battery has to be re-

charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al­ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use

Removing battery

Switch off the ignition.
Remove the centre trim panel
( 100).

Push back cover 1 of the bat­tery's positive terminal.

Disconnection in the wrong

sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.

Disconnect negative lead 2
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 3.
Disengage battery retaining
strap 4 and disconnect breath­er hose 5.

Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.

Install the battery

Install the battery, making sure
to connect breather hose 5.
Install battery retaining strap 4.
Connect positive lead 3 first.
Then connect negative lead 2.
Push cover 1 into position over
the battery positive terminal.
Install the centre trim panel
( 100).

Setting clock ( 29).

Checking battery-acid
level

Check the acid level regularly
at intervals of approximately
three months.
Remove the battery ( 94).

Check the acid level at mark 1.

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Body panels

Removing right side panel

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

Specified level, battery
fluid

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Maintenance

Between MIN and MAX
marks

If the acid level is below the MIN
mark:

Top up the battery acid with
distilled water to the specified
level.

Disconnect plug 2.
Remove the seat ( 38).

Remove four screws 1 and re­move the flashing turn indicator
with the side panel.

Remove two screws 3.

Installing right side panel

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Slacken screw 4.

Pull the side panel out of the
mount at position 5, then work
the side panel up and clear of
the motorcycle.

Seat the side panel in the
centre trim panel at points 6
and push it into mount 5.

Tighten screw 4.

Install two screws 3.
Installing seat ( 39).

Connect plug 2.

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Hold the flashing turn indicator
with side panel in position and
install four screws 1.

Removing left side panel

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

Remove four screws 1 and re­move the flashing turn indicator
with the side panel.

Disconnect plug 2.
Remove the seat ( 38).

Remove two screws 3.
Remove oil filler cap 4.

Slacken screw 5.