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Hp2 Megamoto 2008
Owner's Manual
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BMW Hp2 Megamoto 2008 Owner's Manual

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Rider's Manual
HP2 Megamoto
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate Riding
Machine
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Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data
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)
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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.
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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 . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators .. .. . .. 19
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ABS warnings
OE
............. 26
4 Operation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 29
Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 32
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 36
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
BMW Motorrad ABS
OE
...... 37
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Motorcycle height . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5 Riding . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 59
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 66
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6 Engineering details .. .. . 71
Brake system with BMW Mo­torrad ABS
OE
................ 72
7 Accessories . .. .. .. .. .. .. 75
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. .. . 79
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Number-plate carrier . . . . . . . 110
9 Care . .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . . 113
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 114
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Protective wax coating . . . . . 116
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 116
Restoring motorcycle to
use......................... 116
10 Technical data . .. ... . 117
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 118
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 119
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Riding specifications . . . . . . . 132
11 Service . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 133
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 134
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot break-
down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 134
BMW Motorrad service net-
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 135
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Confirmation of service . . . . . 141
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General instructions
Overview ............................. 6
Abbreviations and symbols ........... 6
Equipment ............................ 6
Technical data ........................ 7
Currency .............................. 7
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Overview

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Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu­al will provide you with an initial
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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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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.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
(Elektronische Wegfahr­sicherung).
Anti-lock brake system
ABS

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes option-
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al extras (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 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 Deutsche 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 views
General view, left side ................ 11
General view, right side . . ............ 13
Underneath the seat ................. 15
Handlebar fitting, left ................. 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . ............ 17
Instrument cluster ................... 18
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General view, left side

1 Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 87)
2 Fuel-level indicator on fuel
tank ( 67)
3 VIN (on steering head, right) 4 Adjuster for damping
characteristic, rear suspension (compression stage) ( 46)
5 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 43)
6 Engine oil level indicator
( 80)
7 Engine-oil filler neck
( 81)
8 Height adjustment of the
telescopic forks ( 49)
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General view, right side

1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 86)
2 Power socket ( 76) 3 Adjustable handlebars
( 40)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 85)
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)
8 Setting spring-strut length
( 49)
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Underneath the seat

1 Battery ( 107) 2 Rider's Manual 3 Toolkit 4 Weights table 5 Table of tyre pressures
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Handlebar fitting, left

2
1 Operating the multifunc-
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tion display ( 32), Setting clock ( 32)
2 Operating the ABS
( 37)
3 Horn 4 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 35), Hazard warn­ing flashers ( 36)
5 Headlight flasher and high-
beam headlight ( 34)
General views
OE
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Handlebar fitting, right

1 Starter button ( 62) 2 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 37)
3 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 36), Hazard warn­ing flashers ( 36)
4 Cancel button, flashing turn
indicators ( 36), Pushbut­ton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( 37)
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Instrument cluster

2
1 Speedometer 2 Rev. counter
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3 Telltale lights ( 20) 4 Multifunction display
( 20)
5 Sensor for instrument light-
ing
6 Operating the multifunction
display ( 32)
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Status indicators
Status indicators ..................... 20
Standard warnings ................... 20
ABS warningsOE..................... 26
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Status indicators

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Multifunction display
20
1 Clock ( 32) 2 Gear indicator ( 20) 3 Engine temperature ( 20) 4 Odometer and tripmeters
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( 32)
Telltale lights
1 Flashing turn indicators, left 2 High-beam headlight 3 Idle 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' telltale light also lights up.
Engine temperature
The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol
indicate the engine temperature.

Standard warnings

Mode of presentation
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,
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all the appropriate warning sym­bols appear. Warnings in plain­text form alternate. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
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Status indicators
Lights up yellow
Lights up yellow
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
Flashes red Appears on the dis-
Lights up red Appears on the dis-
Lights up yellow
EWS ! appears on
the display
FUEL ! appears
on the display
play
play
play
LAMPR ! appears
on the display
LAMPF ! appears
on the display
Lights up yellow
LAMPS ! appears
on the display
Electronic immobiliser active ( 23)
Fuel down to reserve ( 23)
Engine in emergency-operation mode ( 23)
Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 24)
Insufficient battery charge current ( 24)
Rear light bulb defective ( 24)
Front light bulb defective ( 25)
Bulbs defective ( 25)
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Electronic immobiliser active
General warning light shows yellow.
EWS ! appears on the display.
Possible cause: The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu­nication between key and engine electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys from the same ring as the igni­tion key. Use the reserve key. Have the defective key re­placed, preferably by an au­thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
General warning light shows yellow.
FUEL ! appears on the display.
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.
Fuel reserve
≥4l
Refuelling ( 68)
Engine in emergency­operation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode. Engine power might be reduced and this can cause hazardous situations, particularly if you at­tempt to overtake other road users. Engine power level might be lower than normal: adapt your style of riding accordingly.
Possible cause: The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and re­fuses to start. Otherwise, the en­gine runs in emergency operating mode.
You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that the usual en­gine power might not be avail­able. Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Insufficient engine oil pressure
General warning light flashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears on the display.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil system is too low. Stop immedi­ately and switch off the engine.
The insufficient oil pres-
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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 the oil sight glass.
Possible cause: The engine-oil level is too low.
Check the engine oil level ( 80)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 81)
Possible cause: The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-
cient.
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.
Insufficient battery charge current
General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery can
render various systems un­available, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This can result in dangerous situations. If possible, do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If you continue to ride the motor­cycle the on-board electronics will drain the battery. Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive belt defective
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Rear light bulb defective
General warning light shows yellow.
LAMPR ! appears on the dis-
play.
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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: Rear light or brake light bulb de-
fective.
Replacing brake light and rear light bulb ( 100)
Front light bulb defective
LAMPF ! appears on the dis-
play.
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 headlight, high-beam
headlight, side light or turn signal bulb defective.
Replacing low-beam and high­beam headlight bulb ( 97) Replacing parking-light bulb ( 98) Replacing turn indicator bulbs
( 103) The number-plate carrier can be removed for sporty riding. This fault message reminds you that the motorcycle is tempor­arily without turn indicators and number-plate light.
Install the number-plate carrier
( 111)
Bulbs defective
General warning light shows yellow.
LAMPS ! appears on the dis-
play.
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 the bulb de-
fects described above has oc­curred.
See the fault descriptions above.
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ABS warnings
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Mode of presentation
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ABS warnings are indicated by ABS warning light 1. The way in which the ABS warn­ing light indicates status can dif-
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fer in some countries.
Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad ABS start on page ( 72), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
OE
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Flashes
Self-diagnosis not completed ( 28)
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Lights up
Lights up
ABS deactivated ( 28)
ABS fault ( 28)
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Self-diagnosis not
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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.
with BMW Motorrad ABS Activate the ABS function
( 38)
OE
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 the motorcycle, but make due pro­vision for the fact that the ABS function is not available. Bear in mind the more detailed in­formation on situations that can lead to an ABS fault ( 73). Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock ..... 30
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ........ 31
Clock ................................ 32
Multifunction display ................. 32
Lights ................................ 34
Turn indicators....................... 35
Hazard warning flashers. . ............ 36
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 37
BMW Motorrad ABS
Clutch ............................... 38
Brakes ............................... 39
Mirrors ............................... 40
Handlebars . . . ....................... 40
Spring preload ....................... 43
Damping ............................. 46
OE
.............. 37
Motorcycle height . .................. 49
Tyres . . . ............................. 55
Headlight ............................ 55
Seat ................................. 56
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Ignition switch and
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steering lock
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Keys
You receive one master key and one spare key, plus a key for re­moving the seat. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 31). Ignition switch and steering lock and the cap of the fuel tank are
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all operated with the same key.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to position 1.
Side light and all function cir­cuits switched on. Engine can be started. Pre-ride check is performed. ( 63) with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( 63)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to position 2. Lights switched off. Handlebars not locked. Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessor­ies remain operational for a lim­ited period of time. The battery can be recharged via the on-board 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.
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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 position 3, while moving the handlebars slightly. Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched off. Handlebars locked. Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliser (EWS)

Protection against theft
The electronic immobiliser 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 immobil­iser can be started only with the
keys that belong to the vehicle. You can also have your author­ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar individual keys, for example if a particular key goes missing. The engine cannot be started with a key that has been barred.
In-key electronics
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 aerial in the ignition lock. The ignition is not enabled for starting until the key has been recognised as "authorised" 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
EWS warning appears in the
multifunction display. Always keep the spare key sep­arately from the ignition key.
Replacement and extra keys
You can obtain replacement/extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur­ity system, so the dealer 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 have to bring with you all the 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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Clock

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Setting clock
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Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Set the clock only when the mo­torcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1 until the odometer reading appears on the display.
If you prefer, you can use but­ton 2 for this purpose.
Hold down the button. Hours reading 3 flashes. Press the button.
The hours reading increments by one each time you press the button. Hold down the button. Minutes reading 4 flashes. Press the button. The minutes reading incre­ments by one each time you press the button. Hold down the button. The clock is now set and the time appears on the display.

Multifunction display

Selecting readings
Switch on the ignition.
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Press button 1.
If you prefer, you can use but­ton 2 for this purpose.
The odometer's display field starts with the current value and cycles through the following se­quence:
Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Residual range (once fuel level is down to reserve)
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1.
If you prefer, you can use but­ton 2 for this purpose. The tripmeter is reset to zero.
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Residual range
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Residual-range reading 1 ap­pears accompanied by the word
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RANGE and indicates how far
you can ride with the fuel remain­ing in the tank. This reading is not displayed until fuel level has dropped to reserve. This dis­tance is calculated on the basis of fuel level and average con­sumption. When refuelling 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 can-
not register the new level the residual-range readout cannot be updated.
The calculated range is an
approximate value. Con­sequently, BMW Motorrad re­commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling.

Lights

Side light
The side 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 you start the engine.
When the engine is not
running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig­nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating the headlight flasher.
Switching on high-beam headlight
Press the top section of full­beam headlight switch 1.
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High-beam headlight switched on. Move full-beam headlight switch 1 to the centre position. High-beam headlight switched off. Press the bottom section of full-beam headlight switch 1. The high-beam headlight is switched on until you release the button (headlight flasher).
Switching on parking lights
Switch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching off the ignition, press and hold down button 1 for the left turn indicators. Parking light switches on.
Switching on parking lights
Switch the ignition on and then off again. Parking lights switched off.

Turn indicators

Switching on left flashing turn indicators
Switch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-
celled automatically after you have ridden for approxim­ately 10 seconds, or covered a distance of about 200 m.
Press button 1 for the left­hand turn indicators. Left-hand turn indicators switched on. Telltale light for left-hand turn indicators flashes.
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Switching on right
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Switch on the ignition.
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celled automatically after you have ridden for approxim­ately 10 seconds, or covered a distance of about 200 m.
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Press button 2 for the right­hand turn indicators. Right-hand turn indicators switched on. Telltale light for right-hand turn indicators flashes.
Cancelling turn indicators
Press turn-indicator cancel but­ton 3. Flashing turn indicators switched off. Turn indicator telltale lights off.

Hazard warning flashers

Switching on hazard warning flashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash­ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary.
If you press a turn-indicat-
or button with the ignition switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.
Simultaneously press button 1 for left turn indicators and but­ton 2 for right turn indicators.
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The hazard warning flashers are switched on. Left and right turn indicator telltale lights flash. Switch off the ignition. The hazard warning flashers continue to operate. Left and right turn indicator telltale lights are off.
Switching off hazard warning flashers
Press turn-indicator cancel but­ton 3. Hazard warning flashers switched off.

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.
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Deactivating ABS function
Bring the motorcycle to a stop or, if the motorcycle is at a standstill, switch on the igni­tion.
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Press and hold down ABS but­ton 1 until the ABS warning light changes status.
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ABS warning light shows.
Release the ABS button within two seconds.
ABS warning light remains ON.
The ABS function is deactiv­ated.
Activating ABS function
Press and hold down ABS but­ton 1 until the ABS warning light changes status.
ABS warning light goes out; if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release the ABS button 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
If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars.
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.
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Turn adjusting screw 1 clock­wise.
The adjusting screw is easi­er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases. Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Span 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 twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock­wise.
The adjusting screw is easi­er to turn if you push the
handbrake lever forward.
Span between handlebar grip and handbrake lever increases. Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Span between handlebar grip and handlebar lever decreases.
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Mirrors

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Turn the mirror to the correct position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the mirror arm. Slacken nut 2. 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.
Mirror to clamping piece
25 Nm
Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener.

Handlebars

Adjustable handlebars
You can turn the handlebar clamping blocks 180° to increase or decrease handlebar reach.
Short-reach position, handlebars toward rider.
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Long-reach position, handlebars away from rider.
Adjusting handlebars
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Remove 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.
While holding the handlebars, remove large screws 2. Remove top clamping blocks 3. Lift the handlebars clear of the bottom clamping blocks.
Remove bottom handlebar clamping blocks 4.
Place bottom handlebar clamp­ing blocks 4 in position with tapped holes 5 to the rear. Handlebars toward rider (short­er reach).
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Place bottom handlebar clamp­ing blocks 4 in position with tapped holes 5 to the front.
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Handlebars away from rider (longer reach). Install the bottom handlebar clamping blocks in the desired position for the appropriate reach.
Position the handlebars and top handlebar clamping blocks 3 on the bottom handlebar clamping blocks, and hold the handlebars in position. 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 centres of the marks A are in line with the gaps between
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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 security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author­ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tighten large screws 2 to the specified tightening torque.
Handlebar clamping block to fork bridge
38 Nm
Make sure that there is no gap between the handlebar clamp­ing blocks on the side where the large screws are located. If necessary, slacken screws 1 and retighten screws 2 to the specified tightening torque. Tighten small screws 1 to the specified tightening torque.
Handlebar to handlebar clamping block
19 Nm
A gap remains between the handlebar clamping blocks on the side where the small screws are located.

Spring preload

Setting
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.
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Remove brake-fluid reservoir 1 from the holder, push the hose down slightly and lay the reser-
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voir 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.
To turn the adjusting rings, en­gage tools 4 in such a way that hook a or hook b securely en­gages a groove.
The adjusting rings can be
turned in either direction without turning the tool over: simply engage the appropriate hook in a groove.
Make sure there is no load on the motorcycle; remove all items of luggage, if carried.
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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 second person, measure distance d between points 5 and 6 again and calculate the difference between the two readings.
load-dependent adjust­ment of spring preload
40 mm (Negative spring dis­placement of rear wheel un­der load)
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.
Tighten the lock by tighten­ing adjusting ring 2 in direc­tion a with the tool from the toolkit, while holding adjusting ring 3 with second tool from the toolkit.
Locknut of spring basic setting at top spring re-
tainer
5Nm
Seat brake-fluid reservoir 1 in the holder. Adjust the damping character­istic to suit spring preload.
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Damping

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Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor­cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re-
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duction in spring preload re­quires softer damping.
Adjusting front rebound stage
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
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 the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
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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 counter-clockwise direction.
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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 counter-clockwise direction.
Adjusting rear rebound stage
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Adjust the rebound stage by turning adjusting ring 1.
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
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ring 1 in direction b.
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Rebound stage, basic setting, rear
If you want to reduce the com­pression stage, turn adjusting ring 1 in the S direction.
Compression 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
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Adjusting rear compression stage
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
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.
Turn adjusting screw as far as it will go in the clockwise direction, then back it off 12 clicks in the counter-clock­wise direction.
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Motorcycle height

Setting
The telescopic forks and the sprig strut adjust to three dif­ferent settings, which means that the height of the motorcycle and therefore the height of the seat can be varied. An extra-high seat is available as an optional access­ory.
The position of the fixed fork tubes in the fork bridges can be varied. The length of the sprig strut can be varied.
When changing the height of the motorcycle, always be sure to set the front and rear adjusters to the same settings. BMW Motorrad recommends riding with the adjusters set for the high position.
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Overview of possible
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1 Setting for telescopic forks
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2 Setting for telescopic forks
and spring strut for medium motorcycle height.
3 Setting for telescopic forks
and spring strut for minim­um motorcycle height.
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Adjusting fork height
Setting the telescopic forks
and the spring strut to dif­ferent heights would have a detri­mental effect on handling. Always match the height settings of the telescopic forks and the spring strut.
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Slacken screws 1 and screws 2 for the left or right fixed fork tube.
Align the fixed fork tube so that the bottom edge of seal­ing cap 3 is flush with the top edge of top fork bridge 4. Setting for maximum motor­cycle height.
Align the fixed fork tube so that ring mark 5 is flush with the top edge of top fork bridge 4. Setting for medium motorcycle height.
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Push the fixed fork tube into top fork bridge 4 all the way to stop 6.
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Setting for minimum motor­cycle height.
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.
Tighten screws 2 to the spe­cified tightening torque.
Fork bridge, bottom, to fork fixed tube
Tightening sequence: 2x each side, alternately
Fork bridge, bottom, to fork fixed tube
10 Nm
Tighten screws 1 to the spe­cified tightening torque.
Fork bridge, top, to fork fixed tube
Tightening sequence: 2x each side, alternately
24 Nm
Repeat the procedure for the second fixed fork tube. Make sure that the settings are identical for both fixed fork tubes. Adjust the spring-strut length ( 53)
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Adjusting spring-strut length
Setting the telescopic forks
and the spring strut to dif­ferent heights would have a detri­mental effect on handling. Always match the height settings of the telescopic forks and the spring strut.
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Slacken nut 2 by turning it in direction b.
Turn nut 1 all the way in direc­tion b. Setting for maximum motor­cycle height.
Turn nut 1 until ring groove 3 is in line with the top edge of nut 2. Setting for medium motorcycle height.
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cycle height.
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.
Tighten nut 2 in direction a to lock the adjuster.
Locknut of length adjust­ment at bottom spring
retainer
40 Nm
Adjust the fork height ( 51)
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Tyres

Checking tyre pressure
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
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 have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force. Fit valve caps with rubber seals and screw them on firmly to pre­vent sudden deflation.
Check tyre pressures against the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, front
with rear footrest
2.2 bar (two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
with rear footrest
2.5 bar (two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
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Headlight

Adjusting headlight for driving on left/driving on right
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 is very heavily loaded. Under these circumstances, headlight beam throw has to be adjusted
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to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle.
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Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an au­thorised BMW Motorrad deal­er, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct.
Installing seat

Seat

Removing seat
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Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Remove screw 1 with special key 2 for the seat.
Pull the seat back and out of the holders.
Engage seat mounts 3 in hold­ers 4.
If too much pressure is ap­plied in the forward direc-
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motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.
Push the seat forward into holders as far as it will go.
Tighten screw 1 with special key 2 for the seat until it is hand-tight.
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Safety instructions ................... 60
Checklist............................. 62
Starting .............................. 62
Running in ........................... 64
Brake system . ....................... 65
Parking your motorcycle . ............ 66
Refuelling ............................ 67
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Safety instructions

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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.
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.
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.
Maximum speeds for tyres
The motorcycle's top
speed might be higher than the maximum speed permitted for the tyres. Excessive speeds can damage the tyres and this could cause accidents.
Comply with the tyre-specific speed restrictions.
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of
alcohol 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 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.
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Do not run the engine in an en­closed space.
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 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 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. Do not permit flammable materi­als to come into contact with the hot exhaust system.
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 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 Brake-fluid levels, front and rear Clutch Clutch fluid level Damping-characteristic setting
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and spring preload Tyre-tread depth and tyre pressures Security of the luggage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling stop) Brake-pad wear (every third refuelling stop)

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. Do not pull the clutch un­til after you have switched on the ignition, as otherwise the engine will refuse to start.
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position A. Switch on the ignition. Pre-ride check is performed. ( 63) with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( 63)
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Press starter button 1.
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.
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.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine re­fuses to start. ( 118)
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel 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 you start the engine before it completes.
Phase 1
General warning light shows red.
CHECK! appears on the dis-
play.
Phase 2
General warning light shows yellow.
CHECK! appears on the dis-
play.
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 fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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 mo­torcycle has to move forward at
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a speed above 5 km/h for the wheel sensors to be tested.
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Test of the diagnosis-compat­ible system components with the motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
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Possible national variant of the ABS warning light.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as the motorcycle pulls away from rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible national variant of the ABS warning light.
ABS self-diagnosis completed
The ABS warning light goes out.
If an indicator showing an ABS fault appears when ABS self-dia­gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear in mind that the ABS function is not yet available. Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad 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
<4000 min
No full-load acceleration. Avoid low engine speeds at full load. Do not omit the first inspection after 500 - 1200 km.
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Brake pads
New brake pads must "bed down" and therefore do not achieve their optimum friction levels during the first 500 km. You can compensate for this initial reduction in braking
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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.

Brake system

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 higher the wheel load, the more braking force can be transmitted without the wheel locking. To optimise stopping distance, 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. The rear wheel always has to be braked as well, in order to make braking more efficient.
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.
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ABS has to intervene to keep the front wheel from locking; this increases stopping distance.
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There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use only the rear brakes when des­cending mountain passes. Under
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Wet brakes
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been washed, ridden through water or ridden in the rain, the brake discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect immediately. Apply the brakes in good time until the brakes have dried out.
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the motorcycle was ridden on salt­covered roads and the brakes were not applied for some time. Apply the brakes in good time until the salt layer on the brake
discs and brake pads has been removed.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brake
discs and pads considerably diminish braking efficiency. Especially after repair and main­tenance work, make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are free of oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on 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 fre-
quently on unsurfaced tracks or poor roads. Check the thickness of the brake pads more frequently and replace the brake pads in good time.

Parking your motorcycle

Placing motorcycle 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 the handbrake lever. Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully.
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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 the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken by the stand and dismount to the 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 the handlebars to full left or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly.
On a gradient, the motor­cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle from side stand
Unlock the steering lock. From the left, grip the handle­bars with both hands. Pull the handbrake lever. Swing your right leg over the seat and lift the motorcycle to the upright position. Hold the 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 motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the side stand.

Refuelling

Fuel level
The fuel tank is made of semi­transparent material, so the level of fuel in the tank is visible. If you look back from the direc­tion of the telescopic forks, you can quickly check how much fuel is in the tank. The 5-litre level 1 and the 11-litre level 2 are marked on the fuel tank.
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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 rear tyre. This could cause a fall. Do not fill the tank past the bot­tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly. Wipe off plastic parts immediately if they come into contact with fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
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. Open the fuel tank cap with the ignition key by turning it counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade stated below; do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck.
Recommended fuel grade
98 ROZ/RON (Super plus (premium))
95 ROZ/RON (Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restrictions))
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Usable fuel capacity
approx. 13 l
Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove the key and close the protective cap.
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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. If the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that brak-
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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
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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
Under very severe and sudden deceleration, however, under certain circumstances it is pos­sible that the BMW Motorrad ABS will be unable to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground. If this happens 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.
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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:
Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil­iary stand, engine idling or with a gear engaged. Rear wheel locked by the en­gine brake for a lengthy period, for example while descending on a loose or slippery surface.
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, the motorcycle's weight and
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momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
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Accessories
General instructions.................. 76
Power socket . ....................... 76
Luggage ............................. 77
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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. These parts and products have
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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 ( 88).
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 national road-vehicle construction and use regulations.

Power socket

Ratings
The supply to 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. In order to ensure that the drain on the on-board power supply sys-
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tem is minimised, the supply to the power socket is cut off ap­proximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, and it is also temporarily interrupted dur­ing the start procedure.
Cable routing
The cables from the power 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
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider. Route the cables as described above.

Luggage

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. Note the maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
with tank rucksack
≤5kg
Note the maximum permissible payload of the rear-light pro­tector.
OA
Payload of cover for rear light
max 1 kg
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General instructions.................. 80
Toolkit ............................... 80
Engine oil ............................ 80
Brake system . ....................... 82
Brake pads . . . ....................... 83
Brake fluid ........................... 85
Clutch ............................... 87
Tyres ................................ 88
Rims ................................. 88
Wheels .............................. 88
Front-wheel stand ................... 94
Rear-wheel stand .................... 95
Bulbs ................................ 96
Jump starting . ..................... 106
Battery ............................. 107
Number-plate carrier ............... 110
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General instructions

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The Maintenance chapter de­scribes straightforward proced-
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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 extensive maintenance and repair
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work in the Repair Manual on the CD or DVD that accompanies your motorcycle.

Toolkit

Overview
1 Reversible screwdriver blade
With star-head and plain-tip ends
2 Reversible screwdriver blade
With star-head and Torx T25
3 Screwdriver handle 4 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 17
5 Small screwdriver with plain
tip
6 Tool for oil cap
For opening the oil filler cap
On­board toolkit, adjusting spring strut
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.
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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.
Check that the engine is at op­erating temperature, make sure that the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Wait five minutes after switch­ing off the engine at operating temperature. Hold the motorcycle upright.
Check the oil level in oil-level indicator 1.
Engine oil level
max 0.5 l (Difference between MIN and MAX)
If the oil level is below the MIN mark:
Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, prefer­ably an authorised BMW Mo­torraddealer.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
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Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated without enough oil, but the same also applies if the oil level is too
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high. Always make sure that the oil level is correct.
Wipe the area around the filler neck clean. Use the tool from the toolkit to remove cap 1 from the engine oil filler neck. Top up the engine oil to the specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for topping up
max 0.5 l (Difference between MIN and MAX)
Check the engine oil level ( 80) Use the tool from the toolkit to install the cap of the engine-oil filler neck.

Brake system

Dependability of the brake system
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 sys­tem performed by a specialist workshop, preferably an author­ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking 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.
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Brake pads

Checking front brake pad thickness
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.
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and right brake pads to ascertain their thickness. Viewing direc­tion: Between wheel and slider tube toward the brake caliper.
Brake-pad wear limit, front
min 1 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:
Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Checking rear brake pad
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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.
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads of rear brake caliper 1 from the left to ascertain their thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
1 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate. Make sure that the brake disc is not visible through the bore in the inboard brake block.)
If the brake disc is visible:
Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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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 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 place the motor­cycle on its stand. Move the handlebars to the straight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level in reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
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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.
Check the brake fluid level in reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads 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 spe-
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Clutch

Checking clutch operation
Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking clutch fluid level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Check the clutch fluid level in reservoir 1.
Wear of the clutch causes the fluid level in the clutch
fluid reservoir to rise.
The clutch system is filled
with a special hydraulic fluid that does not have to be changed.
Clutch-fluid level (visual inspection)
It is impermissible for the clutch fluid level to drop. (Motorcycle upright and handlebars in straight-ahead position.)
A drop in clutch-fluid level is in­dicative of a leak in the clutch system. If the fluid level drops:
Unsuitable hydraulic fluids could cause damage to the
clutch system.
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Do not attempt to top up the system with fluids of any kind.
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quickly as possible by a spe­cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Tyres

Measuring tread depth of tyres
Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with
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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 no longer com­plies with the minimum legally required tread depth:
Replace tyre.

Rims

Visual inspection
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.

Wheels

Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre BMW Mo­torrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes. BMW Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability 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 con­trol systems.
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The sensor rings are essential for correct road-speed calcula­tion, and they too must match the motorcycle's ABS 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 units can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes.
Remove the front wheel
Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor­rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand ( 95)
with BMW Motorrad ABS
Unclip the retaining clips hold­ing the ABS sensor cable to the brake line. Do not open the cable tie.
Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the brake calipers.
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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 disc on reas­sembly. Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed.
Remove securing screws 1 of the brake calipers on left and right.
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Force the brake pads slightly apart by rocking brake calipers 2 back and forth A against brake discs 3.
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Carefully pull the brake calipers back and out until clear of the brake discs.
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 ( 94)
Slacken left axle clamping screws 2. Remove axle screw 3.
Slacken right axle clamping screws 4.
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Use a screwdriver to remove axle 5. Do not remove the grease from the axle. Roll the front wheel clear of the forks.
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.
Roll the front wheel into posi­tion between the forks.
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Remove spacing sleeve 6.
Installing front wheel
Possible malfunctions when
the ABS system intervenes if non-standard wheels are in­stalled. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS system at the start of this chapter.
Install spacing sleeve 6.
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.
Insert axle 5.
Tighten axle screw 3 to the specified torque; if necessary
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use a screwdriver to counter­hold at the other side.
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Axle screw of front wheel in axle holder
Thread-locking compound: Optimoly TA
50 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand. Without operating the brakes: firmly compress the forks and release; repeat the procedure several times. Tighten left axle clamping screws 2 to the specified tightening torque.
Pinch bolt of axle holder
Tightening sequence: 2x each side, alternately
8Nm
Tighten right axle clamping screws 4 to the specified tight­ening torque.
Pinch bolt of axle holder
Tightening sequence: 2x each side, alternately
8Nm
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Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 1.
Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs.
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Install securing screws 1 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening torque.
Brake caliper to slider tube
the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed.
Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded.
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Make sure that the ABS sensor cable is routed as shown here.
Remove the rear-wheel stand
Removing rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor­rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand ( 95)
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Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim.
Braking efficiency is im-
paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, always check that the brakes bite as soon as
Close the retaining clips hold­ing the ABS sensor cable to the brake line.
The cable of the ABS
sensor could chafe through if it comes into contact with the brake disc. Make sure that the ABS sensor cable is routed correctly.
Remove 5 screws 1. Remove the rear wheel.
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Install the rear wheel
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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.
Check that the wheel centering spigot and contact surfaces of the wheel hub are free of grease. Seat the rear wheel on the wheel centering spigot.
Hand-tighten 5 wheel studs 1 and then tighten to specified torque.
Rear wheel to wheel car­rier
Tightening sequence: Tight­en in diagonally opposite se­quence
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Remove the rear-wheel stand

Front-wheel stand

Installing front-wheel 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 wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand.
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand. Use basic stand with tool num­ber (0 402 241) in combina­tion with front-wheel adapter (0 402 242).
Slacken adjusting screws 1. Push the two adapters 2 apart until the front forks fit between them.
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Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the de­sired height. Centre the front-wheel stand relative to the front wheel and push it against the front axle.
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Align the two adapters 2 so that the front forks are securely seated. Tighten adjusting screws 1.
Apply uniform pressure to push the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle.

Rear-wheel stand

Installing rear-wheel stand
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (0 402 244) with ad­apter shaft (0 402 250) appro­priate to the motorcycle.
Use screws 1 to set the rear­wheel stand to the desired height. Remove retaining disc 2.To do so, press release button 3.
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lock button down. Take a grip on the motorcycle with your left hand, and place your right hand on lever 4 of the rear-wheel stand.
Lift the motorcycle upright, simultaneously pressing the lever down until the stand sup­ports the motorcycle in the up­right position. Press the lever down to the ground.

Bulbs

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 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".
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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
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 ( 98)
Remove rubber cap 1.
Disengage spring clip 2 from the fastening and swing it up. Pull high-beam/low-beam bulb 3 out of the headlight housing.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight
H4/12V/60W/55W
Insert bulb 3 into the headlight housing. Close and lock spring clips 2.
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bulbs described below includes removal of the headlight surround.
Removing headlight surround ( 98)
Position the rubber cap 1 on the headlight housing and push it into place.
Installing headlight surround
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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
Pull bulb 1 out of socket 2.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Push bulb 1 into socket 2.
Installing headlight surround ( 99)
Removing headlight surround
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor­cycle on its stand.
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