BMW HP2 Megamoto 2007 Owner's manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)

HP2 Megamoto

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's 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.
Familiarize 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 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

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index at the
end of this Rider's Manual to find
a specific topic.

1 General instructions . .. .. 5

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

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6

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

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

Currentness of this manual . . . . 7

2 Overviews . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9

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

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

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators .. .. . .. 19

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

Standard warning indica-

tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ABS warning indica-

OE

tors

........................ 25

4 Operation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 29

Ignition switch and steering

lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Electronic immobilizer

EWS ......................... 31

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 36

Emergency ON/OFF

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

BMW Motorrad ABS

OE

...... 38

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5 Riding . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 53

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 60

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6 Technology in detail . .. 65

Brake system with BMW Mo­torrad ABS

OE

................ 66

7 Accessories . .. .. .. .. .. .. 69

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 70

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. .. . 73

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 74

Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

General brake system . . . . . . . . 76

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

License-plate carrier . . . . . . . . 103

9 Care . .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . . 107

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

Washing your motorcy-

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

Cleaning sensitive motorcy-

cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Protective wax coating . . . . . 110

Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 110

Returning motorcycle to

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

10 Technical data . .. ... . 111

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 112

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 113

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Riding specifications . . . . . . . 125

11 Service . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 127

Reporting safety defects . . . 128

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 129

BMW Motorrad Service

Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

BMW Motorrad Service
Card - On-the-spot break-

down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 129

BMW Motorrad Service

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 130

Confirmation of mainte-

nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Confirmation of service . . . . . 136

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Currentness of this manual ........... 7

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5

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 car­ried out on your motorcycle will
be documented in Chapter 11.
Proof of the maintenance work
performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of 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.

Abbreviations and

z

General instructions

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.

Special information on op-

erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte­nance and adjustment proce­dures.

Indicates the end of an
item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with
more detailed informa­tion.

Indicates the end of ac­cessory or equipment­dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipment

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

OA Optional accessories

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

Electronic immobilizer.

EWS

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

Equipment

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

of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be ex­actly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your BMW is equipped with
options or accessories not de­scribed in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment is described
in a separate operating manual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and per­formance specifications in the
Rider's Manual refer to the stan­dards of the Deutsche Institut für
Normung e. V. (DIN) and comply
with its tolerance specifications.
Versions for individual countries
may differ.

Currentness of this manual

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. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. 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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7

General instructions

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8

General instructions

Overviews

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

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

Underneath seat ..................... 15

Left handlebar fitting ................. 16

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

Instrument cluster ................... 18

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Overviews

2

10

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Overviews

General view, left side

1 Clutch fluid reservoir

( 81)

2 Fill level indicator on fuel

tank ( 61)

3 VIN, on steering head, right
4 Adjuster for damping

characteristic, rear
suspension (compression
stage) ( 46)

5 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 44)

6 Oil sight glass ( 74)
7 Filler neck for engine oil

( 76)

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Overviews

2

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Overviews

General view, right side

1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 80)

2 Onboard socket ( 70)
3 Adjustable handlebars

( 41)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 79)

5 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, front suspension
(rebound stage) ( 46)

6 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, front suspen­sion (compression stage)
( 46)

7 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension
(rebound stage) ( 46)

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13

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Overviews

2

14

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Overviews

Underneath seat

1 Battery ( 100)
2 Rider's Manual (US Model)
3 Onboard toolkit
4 Weights table
5 Table of tire pressures

2

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Overviews

Left handlebar fitting

2

1 Operating the multifunc-

16

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tion display ( 32), Setting
clock ( 32)

2 ABS operation
3 Horn
4 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 35), Hazard warn­ing flashers ( 36)

5 Headlight flasher and high-

beam headlight ( 34)

Overviews

OE

( 38)

Handlebar fitting, right

1 Starter button ( 56)
2 Emergency ON/OFF switch

( 37)

3 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 35), Hazard warn­ing flashers ( 36)

4 Turn indicators off ( 36),

Hazard warning flashers off
( 37)

2

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Overviews

Instrument cluster

2

1 Speedometer
2 Tachometer

18

3 Indicator lights ( 20)
4 Multifunction display

( 20)

5 Sensor for instrument light-

ing

6 Operating the multifunction

display ( 32)

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Overviews

Status indicators

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

Standard warning indicators ......... 20

ABS warning indicatorsOE........... 25

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z

Status indicators

Status indicators

3

Multifunction display

20

1 Clock ( 32)
2 Gear indicator ( 20)
3 Engine temperature ( 20)
4 Odometer and tripmeters

z

Status indicators

( 32)

Indicator lights

1 Flashing turn indicators, left
2 High-beam headlight
3 Idling
4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Gear indicator

The gear engaged or N

for neutral appears on the
display.

If no gear is engaged, the

'neutral' indicator light also
lights up.

Engine temperature

The lateral bars under the
temperature symbol show

the engine temperature level.

Standard warning indicators

Display

Warnings are indicated by the
'General' warning light 1 show­ing in combination with a warning
word, for example 2 or one of the
warning symbols 3. The 'Gen­eral' warning light shows red or
yellow, depending on the urgen­cy of the warning. If two or more

warnings occur at the same time,
all the appropriate warning sym­bols appear. Warnings are shown
alternately.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.

3

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Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

3

Indicator lights Displays Meaning

22

Lights up yellow

EWS ! is indicated

Electronic immobilizer is active ( 23)

Lights up yellow

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode

Flashes red Is indicated

Lights up red Is indicated

z

Status indicators

Lights up yellow

Lights up yellow

FUEL ! is indicat-

ed

LAMPR ! is indi-

cated

LAMPF ! is indi-

cated

LAMPS ! is indi-

cated

Fuel down to reserve ( 23)

( 23)

Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 24)

Battery charge current insufficient
( 24)

Rear bulb defective ( 24)

Front bulb defective ( 25)

Bulbs defective ( 25)

Electronic immobilizer is
active

General warning light shows
yellow.

EWS ! is indicated.

Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-

rized for starting, or communica­tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re­placed, preferably by an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserve

General warning light shows
yellow.

FUEL ! is indicated.

A fuel shortage can lead to
misfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can

damage the catalytic converter,
and the engine dying unexpected
can lead to accidents.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is
completely empty.

Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still

contains the reserve fuel quantity.

Fuel reserve

≥1.1 gal (≥4l)

Refueling ( 62)

Engine in emergency­operation mode

General warning light shows
yellow.

Engine symbol appears on
the display.

The engine is in the emer-

gency operating mode. On­ly reduced engine performance
may be available, which can lead

to danger driving situations, es­pecially during passing maneu­vers.
Adapt your driving style to
the possibly reduced engine
performance.

Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-

agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emergen­cy operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en­gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

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Status indicators

Engine oil pressure

3

insufficient

24

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Status indicators

General warning light flash­es red.

Oil-can symbol appears on
the display.

The oil pressure in the lubricating
oil circuit is too low. Stop imme­diately and switch off the engine.

The warning on insufficient

engine oil pressure is no
substitute for the function of
an oil-level indicator. The cor­rect engine oil level can only be
checked at the oil sight glass.

Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level
( 74)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engine oil ( 76)

Possible cause:
The engine oil pressure is insuffi-

cient.

Driving with insufficient en-

gine oil pressure can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Battery charge current
insufficient

General warning light shows

red.

Battery symbol appears on

the display.

A discharged battery leads

to the failure of various mo­torcycle systems, e.g. lighting,
engine or ABS. This can result in
dangerous driving situations.

If possible, do not continue
driving.

The battery is not being charged.
If you continue driving, the vehi­cle electronics will discharge the
battery.
Possible cause:

Alternator or alternator belt de­fective

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Rear bulb defective

General warning light shows
yellow.

LAMPR ! is indicated.

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.

Possible cause:
Tail light or brake light bulb de-

fective.

Replacing brake and tail light
bulb ( 94)

Front bulb defective

LAMPF ! is indicated.

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.

Possible cause:
Low-beam, high-beam or turn

signal bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam and high­beam bulb ( 90)

Replacing parking light bulb
( 91)
Replacing turn indicator bulbs

( 96)
The license-plate carrier can
be removed for sporty riding.
The missing turn indicators and
license-plate light will be indicat­ed with this fault message.

Installing license-plate carrier

( 104)

Bulbs defective

General warning light shows
yellow.

LAMPS ! is indicated.

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.

Possible cause:
A combination of several bulb

defects is present.

See the fault descriptions
above.

ABS warning
indicators

Display

ABS warnings are indicated by
the ABS warning light 1.
In some countries an alternative
display of the ABS warning light
is possible.

OE

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Status indicators

Possible country-dependent

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Status indicators

versions.

Additional information on the
BMW Motorrad ABS is provided
from page ( 66); an overview
of the possible warnings is pro­vided on the following page.

Overview of warning indicators
Indicator lights Displays Meaning

Flashes

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 28)

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27

Lights up

Lights up

ABS deactivated ( 28)

ABS error ( 28)

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Status indicators

Self-diagnosis not

3

completed

28

z

Status indicators

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:
The ABS function is not avail-

able, because the self-diagno­sis has not been completed. To
check the wheel sensors, the
motorcycle must be driven a few
yards.

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

ABS deactivated

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:
The ABS system has been deac-

tivated by the driver.

with BMW Motorrad ABS
Switching on ABS function

( 38)

OE

ABS error

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detect-

ed an error. The ABS function is
not available.

Continued driving is possible
while taking the failed ABS
function into account. Observe
additional information on situa­tions which can lead to an ABS
error ( 67).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock ..... 30

Electronic immobilizer EWS .......... 31

Clock ................................ 32

Multifunction display ................. 32

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

Turn indicators....................... 35

Hazard warning flashers. . ............ 36

Emergency ON/OFF switch.......... 37

BMW Motorrad ABS

Clutch ............................... 39

Brakes ............................... 39

Mirrors ............................... 40

Handlebars . . . ....................... 41

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

Damping ............................. 46

OE

.............. 38

Tires ................................. 49

Headlight ............................ 49

Seat ................................. 50

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Operation

Ignition switch and

4

steering lock

30

Keys

You are provided with a main key
and a reserve key, as well as a
key for removing the seat. If a
key is lost, please note the infor­mation on the electronic immobi­lizer (EWS) ( 31).
The ignition switch and steering
lock and the tank lock are operat-

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Operation

ed with the same key.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.

Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 57)
with BMW Motorrad ABS

ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 57)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 2.
Light switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.

Electrically powered acces­sories remain operational for
a limited period of time.
Battery can be recharged via
onboard socket.

OE

Locking handlebars

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 handlebars to full left or
right lock position.
Turn key to position 3 while
moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizer EWS

Theft protection

The electronic immobilizer helps
protect your BMW motorcycle
from theft, and this enhanced
security is at your disposal with­out any need for you to set pa­rameters or activate additional
systems. The engine of a mo­torcycle fitted with this electronic
immobilizer can be started only
with the keys that belong to the

motorcycle. You can also have
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer disable particular keys,
for example in the event that you
lose your keys. The engine can­not be started with a key that has
been barred.

Electronics in key

The motorcycle's electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the elec­tronics in the key; these signals
are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
ring antenna in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognized as "authorized" for
your motorcycle.

A spare key attached to

the same ring as the igni­tion key used to start the engine
could "irritate" the electronics,
in which case the enabling sig­nal for starting is not issued. The

warning

EWS is shown in the

multifunction display.
Always store the spare key sepa­rately from the ignition key.

Replacement and extra
keys

Replacement and spare keys
are only available through an au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
The keys are part of an integrat­ed security system, so the retail­er is under an obligation to check
the legitimacy of all applications
for replacement/extra keys. If you
want to have a lost key barred,
you must bring along all other
keys that belong to the motorcy­cle. A key that has been barred
can subsequently be cleared and
reactivated for use.

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Operation

Clock

4

Setting clock

32

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Operation

Attempting to set the clock

while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1 repeatedly until
total mileage is shown.

If you prefer, you can use but­ton 2 for this purpose.

Hold down button.
Hours 3 flash.
Press button.

Hours increase by one each
time button is pressed.
Hold down button.
Minutes 4 flash.
Press button.
Minutes increase by one each
time button is pressed.
Hold down button.
End setting; set time is dis­played.

Multifunction display

Selecting readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

If you prefer, you can use but­ton 2 for this purpose.

The odometer display field in­dicates the values below in the
following order beginning with
the current value:

Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Operating range (after reaching
reserve level)

Resetting tripmeter

Switch on ignition.
Select desired tripmeter.

Hold down button 1.

If you prefer, you can use but­ton 2 for this purpose.
Tripmeter is reset.

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Operation

Residual range

4

34

The operating range 1 is dis­played together with the letter-

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Operation

ing

RANGE and indicates what

distance can still be driven with
the remaining fuel. It is only dis­played after the fuel reserve is
reached. This distance is calcu­lated on the basis of fuel level
and average consumption.
When refueling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re­serve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor can­not register the new level the

residual-range readout cannot be
updated.

The determined residual

range is an approximate
reading. BMW Motorrad there­fore recommends that you do
not try to use the full remaining
range before refueling.

Lights

Parking lights

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

The parking lights are a

strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
on longer than absolutely
necessary.

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.

With the engine switched

off, you can switch on the
lights by switching on the high­beam headlight with the ignition
switched on or by operating the
headlight flasher.

Switching on high-beam
headlight

Press top section of full-beam
headlight switch 1.
High-beam headlight is
switched on.
Move full-beam headlight
switch 1 to center position.

High-beam headlight is
switched off.
Press bottom section of full­beam headlight switch 1.
High-beam headlight is
switched on as long as switch
is pressed (headlight flasher).

Switching on parking
lights

Switch off ignition.

Immediately after switching
off the ignition, press and hold
down button 1 for the left turn
indicators.
Parking light switches on.

Switching off parking
lights

Switch ignition on and then off
again.
Parking light switched off.

Turn indicators

Switching on left-hand
turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.

ten seconds or after cov­ering a distance of approx. 650
ft (200 m), the turn indicators are
automatically switched off.

Press button 1 for the left­hand turn indicators.
Left-hand turn indicator is
switched on.
Indicator light for left-hand turn
indicators flashes.

Switching on right-hand
turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.

ten seconds or after cov­ering a distance of approx. 650
ft (200 m), the turn indicators are
automatically switched off.

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Press button 2 for the right­hand turn indicators.
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switched on.
Indicator light for right-hand
turn indicators flashes.

Switching off turn
indicator

Press turn-indicator cancel but­ton 3.
Turn indicator is switched off.
Indicator lights for turn indica­tors off.

Hazard warning flashers

Switching on hazard
warning flashers

Switch on ignition.

The hazard warning flash-

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

If a turn indicator button is

pressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing function
replaces the emergency flashing
function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but­ton is released, the emergency
flasher function becomes active
again.

Simultaneously press button 1
for left turn indicators and but­ton 2 for right turn indicators.
Hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Indicator lights of left and right
turn indicators flash.
Switch off ignition.
Hazard warning flashers contin­ue to operate.
Indicator lights of left and right
turn indicator are off.

Switching off hazard
warning flashers

Press turn-indicator cancel but­ton 3.
Hazard warning flashers are
switched off.

Emergency ON/OFF switch

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operating the emergency

ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency ON/OFF switch.

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Switching on ABS
function

A Operating position
B Engine switched off.

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The engine can only be
started in the operating

position.

BMW Motorrad ABS

Switching off ABS
function

Stop motorcycle or switch on
ignition with motorcycle sta­tionary.

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

ABS warning light lights up.

Release ABS button within two
seconds.

ABS warning light contin­ues to light up.

ABS function is switched off.

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

ABS warning light goes

out; if self-diagnosis has
not been completed, it begins to
flash.

Release ABS button within two
seconds.

ABS warning light remains

off or continues to flash.

ABS function is switched on.

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

If the ABS light continues

to light up after switching
the ignition off and then on again,
an ABS fault has occurred.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutch

fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not reposition the handlebar
controls on the handlebars or the
handlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the clutch lever

while driving can lead to
accidents.
Only adjust the clutch lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock­wise.

The adjusting screw can be

turned more easily if you
press the clutch lever forward
when doing so.

Distance between handlebar
grip and clutch lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun­terclockwise.
Distance between handlebar
grip and clutch lever decreases.

Brakes

Adjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position of

the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not reposition the handlebar
controls on the handlebars or the
handlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the brake lever

while driving can lead to
accidents.
Only adjust the brake lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.

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Turn adjusting screw 1 clock­wise.

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The adjusting screw can

be turned more easily if
you press the handbrake lever
forward when doing so.

Distance between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever in­creases.
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun­terclockwise.
Distance between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever de­creases.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi­tion by twisting.

Adjusting mirror arm

Slide protective cap 1 up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec­ified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en­sure that it does not move out
of position.

Mirror on clamping piece

18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.

Handlebars

Adjustable handlebars

The distance of the handlebars
from the rider can be adjusted by
turning the handlebar clamping
blocks by 180°.

Short-reach position, handlebars
toward rider.

Long-reach position, handlebars
away from rider.

Adjusting handlebars

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Remove the small screws 1.

Tilting the handlebars too

far can allow air to enter the
fluid reservoirs and make its way
into the hydraulic systems.
Hold the handlebars or lay them
down in such a way that the
reservoirs remain upright.

Remove the large screws 2
while holding the handlebars in
place.
Take off the upper clamping
blocks 3.
Remove the handlebars from
the lower clamping blocks.

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Shorter distance to rider.

Take off the lower handlebar
clamping blocks 4.

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Position the lower handlebar
clamping blocks 4 with the
threaded holes 5 facing toward
the rear.

Position the lower handlebar
clamping blocks 4 with the
threaded holes 5 facing toward
the front.
Longer distance to rider.
Insert the lower handlebar
clamping blocks in the desired
position.

Place the handlebars and the
upper handlebar clamping
blocks 3 on the lower
handlebar clamping blocks
while holding the handlebars in
place.
Install large screws 2, but do
not tighten.

Install small screws 1, but do
not tighten.

Align the handlebars in the
clamping blocks such that the
centers of the marks A are in
line with the gaps between

the top and bottom clamping
blocks.

Threaded fasteners not

tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Tighten large screws 2 with
torque.

Handlebar clamping
block on fork bridge

28 lb/ft (38 Nm)

No gap may remain between
handlebar clamping blocks on
side of large screws.
If necessary, slacken screws 1
and retighten screws 2 to the
specified tightening torque.
Tighten the small screws 1
with torque.

Handlebars on handlebar
clamping block

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

A gap remains between han­dlebar clamping blocks on side
of small screws.

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Spring preload

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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

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for rear wheel

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Remove brake-fluid reservoir 1
from the holder, push the hose
down slightly and lay the reser­voir on the Paralever link.

Use adjusting rings 2 and 3 to
adjust spring preload.

Release the lock by turning
adjusting ring 2 in direction b
with the tool from the toolkit,
while holding adjusting ring 3
with second tool from the
toolkit.

Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on

loading

1.6 in (40 mm) (Negative
spring displacement of rear
wheel under load)

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To turn the adjustment rings,
mount the tools from the toolk­it 4 so that hook a or hook b
securely engages in a groove.

The adjustment rings can

be turned in both directions
with the tool from the toolkit in
the same position by selecting
the corresponding hook.

Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.

Measure distance d between
the bottom edge of luggage­plate recess 5 and the top
edge of axle tube 6.
Apply the weight of the rider
(and passenger, if applicable) to
the motorcycle.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance d between
points 5 and 6 again and cal­culate difference between mea­sured values.

If you want to reduce the
difference (increase spring
preload, in other words), turn
adjusting ring 3 in direction a.
If you want to increase the dif­ference (reduce spring preload,
in other words), turn adjusting
ring 3 in direction b.

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Tighten the lock by tighten­ing adjusting ring 2 in direc-

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toolkit, while holding adjusting
ring 3 with second tool from
the toolkit.

Lock nut of spring ba­sic setting at top spring

retainer

4 lb/ft (5 Nm)

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Seat brake-fluid reservoir 1 in
the holder.
Adjust the damping character­istic to suit spring preload.

Damping

Setting

The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.

A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re­duction in spring preload re­quires softer damping.

Adjusting front rebound
stage

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.

Use adjusting screws 1 on left
and right to adjust the rebound
stage. Make sure that the set­tings are identical on left and
right.

If you want to increase damp­ing, use a screwdriver to turn

the adjusting screws on left
and right in the + direction.
If you want to reduce damping,
use a screwdriver to turn the
adjusting screws on left and
right in the - direction.

Rebound stage, basic
setting, front

Turn top adjusting screw
as far as it will go in the "+"
direction, then back it off 10
clicks in the "-" direction.

Adjusting front
compression stage

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.

Use adjusting screws 1 on left
and right to adjust the com­pression stage. Make sure that
the settings are identical.
If you want to increase damp­ing, use a screwdriver to turn
the adjusting screws on left
and right in the clockwise di­rection.
If you want to reduce damping,
use a screwdriver to turn the
adjusting screws on left and
right in the counterclockwise
direction.

Compression stage, basic
setting, front

Turn bottom adjusting screw
as far as it will go in the
clockwise direction, then
back it off 10 clicks in the
counterclockwise direction.

Adjusting rear rebound
stage

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.

Adjust the rebound stage by
turning adjusting ring 1.

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Adjusting rear
compression stage

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.

If you want to reduce the re­bound stage, turn adjusting
ring 1 in direction a.

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If you want to increase the re­bound stage, turn adjusting
ring 1 in direction b.

Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear

Turn adjusting screw as far
as it will go in the coun­terclockwise direction, as
viewed from above, then turn
it 19 clicks in the clockwise
direction.

Adjust the compression stage
by turning adjusting ring 1.

If you want to increase the
compression stage, turn ad­justing ring 1 in the H direction.
If you want to reduce the com­pression stage, turn adjusting
ring 1 in the S direction.

Compression stage, basic
setting, rear

Turn the adjusting screw as
far as possible clockwise,
then 12 clicks counterclock­wise.

Tires

Checking tire pressure

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure results in poorer hand­ing characteristics of the motor­cycle and reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.

At high road speeds, tire

valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Use valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre­vent sudden tire deflation.

Check tire pressures against
data below.

Tire pressure, front

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single rid­er, with cold tire)

with rear footrest

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)

Tire pressure, rear

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single rid­er, with cold tire)

with rear footrest

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)

If tire pressure is too low:

Correct tire pressure.

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Headlight

Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic

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 adjusted to
the relevant conditions by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad retail­er.

Headlight range and
spring preload

The headlight range generally
remains constant due to the ad­justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
Spring preload adjustment may
only be insufficient when the mo­torcycle is very heavily loaded.
In this case, the headlight range
must be adjusted to the weight.

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If you are unsure whether

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the basic headlight setting
is correct, consult a specialized
workshop, preferably an autho­rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Seat

Removing seat

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.

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Unscrew the screw 1 with the
seat key 2.

Pull the seat toward the rear to
release it from its holders.

Installing seat

Insert the seat with the
mounts 3 in the holders 4.

If too much pressure is ap-

plied in the forward direc­tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its
stand.
Make sure that the motorcycle is
steady on its stand.

Push the seat as far as possi­ble toward the front.

Tighten the screw 1 hand-tight
with the seat key 2.

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Riding

Safety instructions ................... 54

Checklist............................. 56

Starting .............................. 56

Running in ........................... 58

Brake system . ....................... 59

Parking your motorcycle . ............ 60

Refueling ............................ 61

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Rider's equipment

54

Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:

Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots

This applies even to short jour-

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neys, 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.

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 spring-strut and
shock absorber system
Imbalanced load

Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres­sure
Poor tire tread
Etc.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.

Top speed for tires

The maximum speed spec-

ified for the motorcycle may
be higher than the maximum
speed permissible for the tires.
Excessively high speeds can lead
to tire damage and accidents.
Observe the maximum permissi­ble speed for the tires.

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts of al-

cohol or drugs will adverse­ly affect your perception and your
ability to assess situations and
make decisions, and slow down
your reflexes. Medication can ex­acerbate these effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle after
consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
medication.

Risk of poisoning

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

Inhaling 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 closed
rooms.

High voltage

Touching live parts of the

ignition system with the
engine running can cause electric
shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni­tion system when the engine is
running.

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 run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
Comply with all specified main­tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroy

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

Risk of fire

Temperatures at the exhaust are
high.

Flammable materials (e.g.

hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could ignite
if allowed to come into contact
with the hot exhaust pipe.
Make sure that no highly
flammable materials can come
in contact with the hot exhaust
system.

Cooling would be inade-

quate 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. After starting, ride
off immediately.

Tampering with the
engine control unit

Tampering with the engine

control unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci­dents.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.

Tampering with the engine

control unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo­torcycle's components are not
designed to withstand. Damage
caused in this way is not covered
by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.

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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
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Damping setting and spring

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preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Secure luggage attachment

At regular intervals:

Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)

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 transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.

Transmission

You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Do not engage the
clutch until after switching on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
cannot be started.

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFF switch in
run position A.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 57)
with BMW Motorrad ABS

ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 57)

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Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tempera-

tures it may be necessary
to operate the throttle twist grip
during starting. At ambient tem­peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),
actuate the clutch after switching
on the ignition.

The start attempt is auto-

matically interrupted if bat­tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.

Engine starts.

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

Pre-ride check

The instrument cluster runs a
test of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched on:
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The
test is aborted if the engine is
started before it is completed.

Phase 1

General warning light shows
red.

CHECK! is indicated.

Phase 2

General warning light shows
yellow.

CHECK! is indicated.

If the 'General' warning light does
not show:

Some malfunctions cannot

be indicated if the 'Gener­al' warning light cannot be dis­played.
Check that the 'General' warning
light comes on, and that it shows
red and yellow.

Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

ABS self-diagnosis

The readiness for operation
of the BMW Motorrad ABS is
checked by the self-diagnosis.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch on
the ignition. To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must
drive faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).

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Phase 1

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Checking the diagnosable
system components while

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stopped.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif­ic version of ABS warning

light.

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Phase 2

Checking wheel sensors while
starting off.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif­ic version of ABS warning

light.

ABS self-diagnosis
completed

The ABS warning light goes
out.

If an ABS fault is indicated after
the ABS self-diagnosis is com­pleted:

Continue driving is possible. It
must be noted that the ABS
function is not yet available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe­cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Running in

The first 600 miles
(1,000 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.
Adhere to the specified engine
run-in speeds.

Do not exceed the engine run­in speeds.

Engine break-in speed

<4000 min

Do not accelerate at full throt­tle.
Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
After 300 - 750 miles (500 ­1,200 km), have the first in­spection performed.

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Brake pads

New brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 300 miles

(500 km). This initial reduction
in braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-

tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Brake early.

Tires

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

New tires have not

achieved their full adhesion
yet. There is a danger of
accidents when driving at
extreme angles.
Avoid extreme angles.

Brake system

How is the shortest
braking distance
achieved?

The dynamic load distribution
between the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the more
the front wheel is loaded. The
greater the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transferred.
To achieve the shortest possible
braking distance, the front brake
must be applied quickly and with
increasing force. This optimally
utilizes the dynamic load increase
on the front wheel. At the same
time, the clutch should also be
actuated. To increase the brak­ing effect, the rear wheel must
always also be braked.
With the "forced braking" of­ten practiced in which the brake
pressure is generated as quickly
as possible and with great force,

the dynamic load distribution
cannot follow the increased de­celeration and the braking force
cannot be completely transferred
to the road surface. The front
wheel can lock up.

with BMW Motorrad ABS
To prevent the front wheel from
locking, the ABS system must
intervene and reduce the brake

pressure; the braking distance
increases.

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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.

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Wet brakes

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After washing the motor-

cycle, after driving through
water or in the rain, braking can
be delayed due to damp brake
disks and brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
dry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakes

The full braking effect can

be delayed if the motor­cycle is ridden on salt-covered
roads and the brakes are not ap­plied for some time.
Brake early until the salt layer of
the brake disks and brake pads
has been braked off.

Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on the brake

disks and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and main­tenance tasks, make sure that

the brake disks and brake pads
are free of oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycle is

ridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes may
fail to take effect immediately
because of dirt or moisture on
the disks or brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
braked clean.

Driving on unpaved or dirty

roads leads to increased
brake pad wear.
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the brake
pads sooner.

Parking your motorcycle

Placing on side stand

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.

Switch off the engine.
Pull handbrake lever.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.
Use your left foot to extend
side stand fully.

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.

Slowly lean motorcycle to side
until its weight is taken by
stand and dismount to left.

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 handlebars to full left or
right lock position.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.

On a grade, the motorcycle

should always face uphill;
select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side stand

Unlock steering lock.
From left, grip handlebars with
both hands.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift motorcycle to up­right position.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.

An extended side stand can

catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the vehicle.

Sit on motorcycle and use your
left foot to retract side stand.

Refueling

Fuel level

The fuel tank is made of semi­transparent material, so the lev­el of fuel in the tank is visible.
When viewed from the direc­tion of the telescopic forks, this
makes it possible to check the
fuel level. The 1.3-gallon (5-liter)
level 1 and the 3-gallon (11-liter)
level 2 are marked on the fuel
tank.

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Fuel is highly flammable.

Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when ex-

posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
and get onto the rear wheel.
This results in a danger of falling.
Do not fill the tank past the bot­tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-

faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.
Wipe off any fuel that gets onto
plastic parts immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy the

catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.

Open protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counterclockwise.

Refuel with quality listed below
at most until lower edge of filler
neck is reached.

Recommended fuel qual­ity

98 ROZ/RON (Super plus)

95 ROZ/RON (Super unlead­ed (fuel type can be used
with reduced performance
and consumption))

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 13 liters

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

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Brake system with BMW Motorrad

ABSOE.............................. 66

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How does ABS work?

The maximum braking force that
can be transferred to the road
surface is partially dependent on
the friction coefficient of the road
surface. Gravel, ice, snow and
wet roads offer a considerably
poorer friction coefficient than a
dry, clean asphalt surface. The
poorer the friction coefficient of
the road surface is, the longer
the braking distance will be.
If the maximum transferrable
braking force is exceeded when
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pressure, the wheels begin to
block and driving stability is lost,
and a fall can result. Before this
situation occurs, ABS intervenes
and adjusts the brake pressure
to the maximum transferrable
braking force. This enables the
wheels to continue to turn and

maintains driving stability regard­less of the road surface condi-

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tion.

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 transferrable braking
force is reduced to zero. If brak­ing is carried out in this situa­tion, ABS must reduce the brake
pressure to ensure driving sta­bility when restoring contact to
the road. At this point in time,
the BMW MotorradABS 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

However, during extremely heavy
and rapid decelerations it is pos­sible that the BMW Motorrad
ABS cannot prevent the rear
wheel from lifting off the ground.
In these cases, the motorcycle
can also flip end over end.

Heavy braking can lead to

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

What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ABS?

The BMW Motorrad ABS en­sures driving stability on any sur­face within the limits of driving
physics. The system is not op­timized for special requirements

resulting under extreme weath­er conditions offroad or on the
racetrack.

Special situations

To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If implausible values
are detected over a longer period
of time, the ABS function is de­activated for safety reasons and
an ABS fault is indicated. The
condition for a fault message is
the completed self-diagnosis.
In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
driving conditions can also lead
to a fault message.

Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on the main or aux­iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
Rear wheel locked-up for a
longer period of time by en-

gine brake, e.g. when riding
downhill on slippery surfaces.

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

How important is regular
maintenance?

Any technical system is al-

ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the BMW Motor­rad ABS is in an optimally main­tained condition, it is vital that the
specified inspection intervals be
complied with.

Reserves for safety

But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW MotorradABS 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, the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and even
BMW MotorradABS is unable to
counteract their effects.

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Accessories

General instructions.................. 70

Onboard socket...................... 70

Luggage ............................. 71

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the use of parts and accessories

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for your motorcycle that are ap­proved by BMW for this purpose.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer is the right place to go
for genuine BMW parts and ac­cessories,other BMW-approved
products, and expert advice on
their installation and use.
These parts and products have
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function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for these
products.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
Observe the information on the
importance of tire sizes for chas­sis control systems ( 82).

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-

amine or test each product
of outside origin to ensure that it
can be used on or in connection
with BMW motorcycles without
constituting a safety hazard. Nor
is this guarantee provided when
the official approval of a specific
country has been granted. 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. The motorcy­cle must not infringe on national
road-vehicle construction and
use regulations.

Onboard socket

Ratings

The supply to the socket 1 is cut
off automatically if battery voltage
is low or the load exceeds the
maximum rating.

Operating electrical
accessories

You can start using electrical ac­cessories only when the ignition
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the igni­tion is subsequently switched off.
Approx. 15 minutes after switch­ing off the ignition and/or during

starting, the onboard socket is
switched off to take the load off
the motorcycle electrical system.

Cable routing

The cables from the onboard
socket to the auxiliary device
must be routed in such a way
that they:

do not impede the rider
do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
cannot be trapped

Improperly routed cables

can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.

limit and observe the loading
information.

Adjust setting of spring
preload, damping characteristic
and tire inflation pressures to
suit total weight.
Observe maximum payload of
tank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

with tank rucksack

≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)

Observe maximum payload of
taillight protection plate.

Payload of taillight cover

OA

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Luggage

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight

max 2 lbs (max 1 kg)

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Maintenance

General instructions.................. 74

Onboard toolkit ...................... 74

Engine oil ............................ 74

General brake system ................ 76

Brake pads . . . ....................... 77

Brake fluid ........................... 79

Clutch ............................... 81

Tires ................................. 82

Rims ................................. 82

Wheels .............................. 82

Front wheel stand ................... 88

Rear-wheel stand .................... 89

Lamps ............................... 90

Jump-starting. ....................... 99

Battery ............................. 100

License-plate carrier ............... 103

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General instructions

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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 torques
is contained in the chapter
"Technical Data".
You will find information on more

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extensive maintenance and repair
work in the Repair Manual on the
CD or DVD that accompanies
your motorcycle.

Onboard toolkit

Overview

1 Reversible screwdriver in-

sert
with Phillips and straight
blade

2 Reversible screwdriver in-

sert
with Phillips and Torx T25
blade

3 Screwdriver handle
4 Open-ended wrench

Wrench size: 17 mm

5 Small screwdriver with

straight blade

6 Tool for oil cap

for opening oil fill location

Toolkit for spring strut
adjustment

1 Hook wrench

for adjusting spring preload

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 a short trip
leads to misinterpretations and
therefore to incorrect oil fill quan­tities.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle at
operating temperature.
Wait five minutes after switch­ing off the engine at operating
temperature.
Hold the motorcycle is vertical.

Read off the oil level from the
display 1.

Engine oil level

max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
(Difference between MIN
and MAX)

If oil level is below MIN mark:

Top up engine oil.

If oil level is above MAX mark:

Have oil level corrected by a
specialized workshop, prefer­ably an authorized BMW Mo­torradretailer.

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Topping up engine oil

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Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

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Both too little and too

much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.

Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Use the tool from the toolkit to
remove cap 1 from the engine
oil filler neck.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.

Engine oil, quantity for
topping up

max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
(Difference between MIN
and MAX)

Checking engine oil level
( 74)
Use the tool from the toolkit to
install the cap of the engine-oil
filler neck.

General brake system

Brake safety

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.
In this case, have the brake sys­tem checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys­tem performed by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au­thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking brake operation

Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:

Have the brakes checked by a

certified workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad
thickness

Dropping below the mini-

mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini­mum thickness.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to ascertain their
thickness. Direction of view:
between wheel and slider tube
through to brake caliper.

Front brake-pad wear
limit

min 0.04 in (min 1 mm) (On­ly friction material without
carrier plate. Wear markings
(grooves) must be clearly vis­ible.)

If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.

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Dropping below the mini-

mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini­mum thickness.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Check the brake pad thickness
on the rear brake caliper 1 with
visual inspection from the left.

Rear brake-pad wear limit

0.04 in (1 mm) (Only fric­tion material without carrier
plate. Brake disk must not
be visible through bore hole
of inner brake pad.)

If brake disk is visible:

Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.

Brake pad wear

The rear brake has a brake-pad
wear indicator.

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2
is between the brake pads.

How to interpret the marks:

Three rings visible: brake-pad
thickness is at least 75 %
Two rings visible: brake-pad
thickness is at least 50 %
One ring visible: brake-pad
thickness is at least 25 %
No rings visible: brake pads
worn to wear limit; check as
described above

Brake fluid

Checking front brake fluid
level

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Move handlebars into straight­ahead position.

Read off brake fluid level at
reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

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Front brake fluid level

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Maintenance

The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon­tal)

If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:

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

Checking rear brake fluid
level

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.

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

Read off brake fluid level at
reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon­tal)

If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:

Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-

ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re­tailer.

Clutch

Checking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
felt:

Have the clutch checked by a

specialized workshop, prefer-

ably an authorized BMW Mo-

torrad retailer.

Checking clutch fluid level

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Move handlebars into straight-

ahead position.

Read off clutch fluid level at
reservoir 1.

The fluid level in the clutch
fluid reservoir rises due to

clutch wear.

The clutch system is filled
with a special hydraulic fluid

that does not require changing.

Clutch fluid level (visual
check)

Clutch fluid level must not
drop. (Motorcycle stand­ing upright with handlebars
straight ahead.)

A drop in clutch-fluid level is in­dicative of a leak in the clutch
system. If fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluids

could cause damage to the
clutch system.
No fluids may be poured in.

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soon as possible by a special-

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authorized BMW Motorrad re­tailer.

Tires

Measuring tire tread
depth

Measure tire tread depth in
main tread grooves with wear
indicating marks.

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Tires have wear indicators

integrated into the main
tread grooves. 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.

If the tire tread depth no longer
complies with the legally required
minimum tread depth:

Replace tire.

Rims

Visual inspection

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.
Visually inspect rims for de­fects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by
a specialized workshop, prefer­ably an authorized BMW Mo­torrad retailer.

Wheels

Tire recommendation

For every size of tire, BMW Mo­torrad has tested and approved
certain makes as roadworthy.
BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate
the suitability of other tires, and
can therefore take no responsibil­ity for their driving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.

Extensive information is available
at your authorized BMW Motor­rad retailer or on the Internet at
www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Affect of wheel sizes on
chassis control systems

The wheel sizes play a major role
with the ABS system. Especial­ly the diameter and width of the
wheels are stored in the control
unit as the basis for all necessary
calculations. A change in these
sizes due to conversion to oth­ers than the wheels installed as
standard equipment can serious­ly affect the control comfort of
these systems.
The sensor wheels required for
wheel speed detection must also
match the ABS system installed
and may not be replaced.
If you want to equip your mo­torcycle with different wheels,
please speak to a specialized
workshop, and preferably a BMW

Motorrad retailer. In some cas­es the data stored in the control
units can be adapted to the new
wheel sizes.

Removing front wheel

Place motorcycle on an auxil­iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec­ommends BMW Motorrad rear
wheel stand.
Installing rear-wheel stand
( 89)
with BMW Motorrad ABS

Unclip retaining clips of ABS
sensor cable on brake line. Do
not open cable tie.

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Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.

Once the calipers have

been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem­bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.

Remove mounting bolts 1 of
brake calipers on left and right.

Press brake pads in brake
caliper 2 apart slightly by
rocking back and forth A in
relation to brake disks 3.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back and out until clear of
brake disks.

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Remove screw 1 and take ABS
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the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 88)

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Unscrew left-hand axle clamp­ing screws 2.
Remove axle screw 3.

Unscrew right-hand axle clamp­ing screws 4.

Pull out axle 5 using a screw­driver.
Do not remove grease on axle.
Roll front wheel out of the
forks.

Remove spacing sleeve 6.

Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occur

during control interventions
by ABS if a wheel other than the
standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning of
this chapter.

Threaded fasteners not

tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Install spacing sleeve 6.

The front wheel must be

installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota­tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.

Roll front wheel into forks.

Insert axis 5.

Tighten axle screw 3 to the
specified torque; if necessary
use a screwdriver to counter­hold at the other side.

Axle screw of front wheel
in axle holder

Thread-locking compound:
Optimoly TA

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand.
Without actuating brake: firmly
compress spring forks several
times.
Tighten the left-hand axle
clamping screws 2 with
specified torque.

Pinch bolt of axle holder

Tightening sequence: 2x
each side, alternately

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

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Tighten axle clamping screw 4
with specified torque.

Pinch bolt of axle holder

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Tightening sequence: 2x
each side, alternately

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

Insert ABS sensor into hole
and install screw 1.

Ease brake calipers onto brake
disks.

Install securing screws 1 on left
and right with specified torque.

Brake caliper on slider
tube

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Remove adhesive tape from
wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-

paired if the brake pads are
not correctly bedded against the
disks.
Before driving off, check that the
braking effect kicks in without
any delay.

Operate brakes several times
until brake pads contact brake
disk.

with BMW Motorrad ABS

Clip in retaining clips of ABS
sensor cable on brake line.

The cable of the ABS sen-

sor could chafe through if
it comes into contact with the
brake disk.
Make sure that ABS sensor cable
is routed correctly.

Make sure that ABS sensor
cable is routed as shown.

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Remove rear wheel stand.

Removing rear wheel

Place motorcycle on an auxil­iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec­ommends BMW Motorrad rear
wheel stand.
Installing rear-wheel stand
( 89)

Remove 5 screws 1.
Take off rear wheel.

Installing rear wheel

Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified

torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Make sure that wheel centering
device and contact surfaces of
wheel hub are grease-free.
Seat the rear wheel on the
wheel centering spigot.
Hand-tighten 5 wheel studs 1
and then tighten to specified
torque.

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Rear wheel on wheel car­rier

Tightening sequence: Tight­en diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Remove rear wheel stand.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Use basic stand with tool num­ber (0 402 241) in combina­tion with front-wheel adapter
(0 402 242).

Front wheel stand

Mounting front wheel
stand

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The BMW Motorrad front

wheel stand is not designed
for holding motorcycles without a
center or other auxiliary stands. A
motorcycle standing on the front
wheel stand and the rear wheel
alone can fall over.
Place the motorcycle on the cen­ter stand or an auxiliary stand
before lifting it with the BMW
Motorrad front wheel stand.

Align two mounts 2 so that
front forks rest securely on
them.
Tighten adjusting screws 1.

Loosen adjusting screws 1.
Push two mounts 2 far enough
apart that front forks fit 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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Apply uniform pressure to push
front wheel stand down and
raise motorcycle.

Rear-wheel stand

Installing rear-wheel
stand

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park the motorcycle.
Use rear-wheel stand with
tool number (0 402 244) with
adapter shaft (0 402 250) ap­propriate to the motorcycle.

Set the desired height of the
rear wheel stand using the
bolts 1.
Remove the lock washer 2;to
do so, press the unlock but­ton 3.

Push the rear-wheel stand from
the right onto the rear axle.
Mount lock washer 2 from left
by pressing release button.
Place your left hand on the
motorcycle and your right
hand on the lever 4 of the rear
wheel stand.

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Raise motorcycle while simul­taneously pressing lever down­ward until motorcycle stands
vertically.

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Press lever onto ground.

Lamps

General instructions

A warning appears in the multi­function display if a bulb is de­fective. If the brake or rear light
fails, the symbol is accompanied
by the 'General' warning light,
which lights up yellow. If the rear
light fails the second filament of
the brake light shines at reduced

brightness to double as a rear
light. Even though you have this
substitute rear light, the indica­tors in the display tell you that a
bulb defect has occurred.

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 pressurized and

can cause injury if dam­aged.
Wear eye and hand protection
when replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulb

types installed in your mo­torcycle is provided in the chap­ter "Technical Data".

Do not touch the glass of

new bulbs with your fin­gers. For installation, use a clean,
dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par­ticular oil and grease, interfere
with heat radiation from the bulb.
Overheating and therefore short
service life of the bulbs are the
consequence.

Replacing low-beam and
high-beam bulb

The headlight bulbs are

accessible from below,
through the headlight surround.
There is very little space inside
the housing, so to facilitate
identification of the bulbs and
to avoid handling problems,
the procedure for changing
bulbs described below includes
removal of the headlight
surround.

Removing headlight surround
( 92)

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight

H4/12V/60W/55W

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Remove rubber cap 1.

Disengage spring clip 2 from
the fastening and swing it up.
Pull low-beam and high-beam
bulb 3 out of headlight hous­ing.

Insert bulb 3 into headlight
housing.
Close and lock spring strap 2.

Position rubber cap 1 on head­light housing and press on.

Installing headlight surround
( 93)

Replacing parking light
bulb

The headlight bulbs are

accessible from below,
through the headlight surround.
There is very little space inside
the housing, so to facilitate
identification of the bulbs and
to avoid handling problems,
the procedure for changing
bulbs described below includes

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removal of the headlight
surround.

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( 92)

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Pull bulb 1 out of socket 2.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Push bulb 1 into socket 2.

Installing headlight surround
( 93)

Removing headlight
surround

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Remove screws 1 on left and
right.
Remove the left and right
headlight side panels.

Mark the position of screw 1
on the headlight surround.

Remove screw 1 and screws 2
on left and right.
Tilt the headlight surround for­ward, but do not remove it at
this point.

If applicable, switch off the igni­tion.
Disconnect connector 3.
Pull bulb socket 4 out of the
headlight housing.

Installing headlight
surround

Press bulb socket 4 into the
headlight housing.
Connect plug 3.

Place the headlight surround in
position.
Install screw 1 and screws 2
on left and right, but do not
tighten the screws at this point.

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8

94

Align the headlight surround
with the mark on screw 1.
Tighten screw 1.

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Maintenance

Tighten screws 2 on left and
right.

Hold the left and right headlight
side panels in position.
Install screws 1 on left and
right.

Replacing brake and tail
light bulb

Removing seat ( 50)

Remove screws 1 and 2.
Take off taillight protection
plate 3.

Remove screws 1.
Remove the rear trim panels,
taking care not to mislay alu­minum bushes 2.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for taillight/brake
light

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

8

95

Remove the screws 1.
Pull the rear light toward the
rear to release it from its hold­ers.

Remove the bulb socket 2
from the rear light by turning
it counterclockwise.

Press the bulb 1 into the fit­ting 2 and remove it by turning
it counterclockwise.

Press the bulb 1 into the fit­ting 2 and install it by turning it
clockwise.

The bulb cannot only be

inserted in the socket in
one direction.

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Maintenance

8

96

Install bulb socket 2 in tail light
by turning clockwise.

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Maintenance

Press taillight with mounts 4 in
brackets 3.

Install screws 1.

Install the rear trim with the
screws 1.

Lay on taillight protection
plate 3.
Install screws 1.
Install screws 2.

Installing seat ( 50)

Replacing turn indicator
bulbs

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

If it is not standing firmly,

the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.

Make sure that the motorcycle is
steady on its stand.

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear

8

97

Remove screw 1.

Pull glass on screw connection
side out of mirror housing.

Remove bulb 2 from
light housing by turning it
counterclockwise.

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Install bulb 2 by turning clock­wise in light housing.

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Maintenance

8

98

Replacing license-plate
light

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Insert inside end of lens into
light housing and close.

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Maintenance

Install screw 1.

Pull bulb socket 1 out of bulb
holder.

Remove screw 1.
Take off cable guard.

Pull the bulb 2 out of the sock­et 3.