BMW R 1200 R Classic 2013 Owner's manual
Rider's Manual (US Model)
R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Motorcycle/Dealer Data
Motorcycle data
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Vehicle identification number
Color number
Initial registration
License plate
Dealer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Dealer's address/phone number (company
stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all highway 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 vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
Table of Contents
You can also 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 .... 4
Overview . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 4
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical data .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notice concerning current sta-
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Overviews . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . 6
General view, left side . . . . . . . . 7
General view, right side . . . . . . 9
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 10
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 14
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 15
Warning and indicator
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 18
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 18
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
EWS Electronic immobi-
lizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 35
Emergency ON/OFF
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ASC Automatic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety instructions .. . . . . . . . . 46
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 53
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fuel specifications . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fasten motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6 Technology in
detail .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 59
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7 Accessories . .. .. .. . . . . . . 63
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 63
Onboard power sockets . . . . . 63
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 69
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9 Care ...................... 96
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Washing your motorcy-
cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cleaning sensitive vehicle
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Protective wax coating . . . . . . 98
Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 98
Returning motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . 99
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . 99
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 100
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 106
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 109
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 110
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Dimensions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Riding specifications . . . . . . 114
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 116
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 116
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Confirmation of service . . . . 123
12 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
13 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 127
Overview
1
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial
4
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle will
be documented in Chapter 11.
Proof of the maintenance work
performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
z
General instructions
symbols
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect
your product against damage.
Special information on op-
erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed information.
Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipment
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already completely installed during
motorcycle production.
OA Optional accessory
BMW optional accessories can be purchased
and installed at your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Electronic immobilizer.
EWS
DWA
Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
Electronic suspension
ESA
adjustment.
TPC/
Tire Pressure Control
RDC
(TPC).
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your BMW is equipped with
options or accessories not described in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment is described
in separate operating instructions.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and outputs in the Rider's Manual refer
to the Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
its tolerance regulations. Versions for individual countries may
differ.
Notice concerning current status
The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by consistent, ongoing development efforts embracing their design, equipment
and accessories. For this reason, aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions in
this Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be recognized based
on the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
1
5
z
General instructions
2
6
z
Overviews
General view, left side
1 Clutch fluid reservoir
( 75)
2 Fuel filler neck ( 53)
3 Onboard power socket
( 63)
4 Damping adjustment
( 40)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 70)
2
7
z
Overviews
2
8
z
Overviews
General view, right side
1 Seat lock ( 44)
2 Engine oil fill location
( 71)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 73)
4 Vehicle Identification
Number (on steering-head
bearing)
2
9
z
Overviews
Multifunction switch,
2
left
10
1 Selecting readings ( 32)
2 with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC)
Operating ASC ( 37)
3 with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)
Operating ESA ( 41)
4 Horn
5 Flashing turn indicators,
z
Overviews
left ( 34)
Hazard warning flashers
( 35)
6 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 33)
OE
OE
Multifunction switch, right
1 Emergency ON/OFF
switch ( 35)
2 Starter button ( 49)
3 with heated handlebar
4 Turn signals off ( 34)
5 Turn signal, right ( 34)
OE
grips
Heated grips ( 36)
Hazard warning flashers off
( 35)
Hazard warning flashers
( 35)
2
11
z
Overviews
Instrument cluster
2
1 Speedometer
2 Warning and indicator
12
z
Overviews
lights ( 16)
3 Tachometer
4 Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm
Anti-theft alarm indicator
light (see anti-theft alarm
operating instructions)
5 Operating clock ( 31)
6 Multifunction display
( 14)
7 Operating odometer
( 32)
OE
Underneath seat
1 Battery ( 92)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 74)
3 Rider's Manual (US Model)
Onboard toolkit
4 Tire inflation pressure table
5 Payload table
6 Adjusting spring preload
( 39)
2
13
z
Overviews
Multifunction display
3
1 Trip odometer ( 32)
2 Warning for electronic en-
14
z
Displays
gine management ( 23)
3 with Tire Pressure Con-
trol (TPC/RDC)
Tire inflation pressures
( 18)
4 Clock ( 31)
5 Service is due ( 17)
6 Upper display sector
7 with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)
ESA setting ( 41)
8 – With onboard computer
(OE)
Symbols
for illustrating displayed
value ( 15)
9 Gear indicator
The gear engaged or "N"
for neutral appears on the
display
OE
OE
10 – With onboard computer
(OE)
Lower display sector
11 Warning indicator in con-
junction with a text ( 19)
Meaning of symbols
with onboard computer
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
Current fuel consumption
Ambient temperature
( 18)
OE
3
15
z
Displays
Warning and indicator
3
lights
16
1 Indicator light for left turn
indicator
2 General warning light, in
conjunction with warning indicators in display
( 19)
3 Neutral indicator light
4 High-beam headlight indi-
z
Displays
cator light
5 Indicator light for right turn
indicator
6 ABS warning light ( 25)
7 with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC)
ASC warning light ( 25)
8 Fuel-reserve warning light
( 23)
9 Warning light for battery
charge current ( 24)
OE
Service display
If the time remaining until the
next service lies within a month,
the service date 1 is briefly displayed following the pre-ride
check. The month and year are
shown with two and four digits respectively separated by a
colon. In this example the display
means "March 2011".
If the motorcycle is driven long
distances annually, it is possible
that earlier service is required. If
the odometer reading for the earlier service lies within 621 miles
(1000 km), the remaining miles
(kilometers) 2 are counted down
in 62-mile (100-km) steps and
briefly displayed following the
pre-ride check.
If the service interval has been
exceeded, the general warning
light also lights up yellow in addition to the date or mileage display. The Service lettering is displayed continuously.
If the service display
appears more than a month
before the service date, the
stored date must be adjusted
in the instrument cluster. This
situation can occur if the battery
has been disconnected for a
longer time.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for
setting of the date.
Fuel reserve
The fuel level at which the reserve warning lamp actually lights
up will vary according to dynamic
riding conditions: substantial intank fuel motion (from frequent
changes in lean angles when
cornering, frequent braking and
acceleration) makes it more difficult for the system to determine
when the fuel falls to the reserve
level. However, the quantity indicated as the fuel reserve on the
3
17
z
Displays
rear cover represents the minimum in the tank when the lamp
3
initially lights up.
18
After the fuel warning lamp
is switched on, the distance
driven since this point in time is
indicated.
The distance, which can still be
driven with the reserve quantity,
depends on the driving style (on
the consumption) and on the fuel
z
Displays
level when the warning lamp was
initially activated (see the explanation above).
The odometer for the fuel reserve is reset if the fuel level after refueling is greater than the
reserve quantity.
Ambient temperature
with onboard computer
OE
When the motorcycle is
stopped, the engine heat
can falsify the measurement
of the ambient temperature. If
the influence of the engine heat
becomes too great, -- is temporarily shown in the display.
If the ambient temperature drops
below 37 °F (3 °C), the temperature display flashes as a warning
of possible icing-up. The display
automatically switches from any
other mode to the temperature
reading when the temperature
drops below this threshold for
the first time.
Tire inflation pressures
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
OE
The displayed tire inflation pressures refer to a tire temperature
of 68 °F (20 °C). The left-hand
value 1 indicates the air pressure of the front wheel, and the
right-hand value 2 the inflation
pressure of the rear wheel. Immediately after switching on the
ignition, -- -- is displayed, as
the transfer of the inflation pressure values does not begin until
a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) is
exceeded for the first time.
If the warning triangle is
also shown, a warning dis-
play is concerned. The critical
tire inflation pressure flashes.
If the critical value is at the limit
of the permissible tolerance, the
general warning light also lights
up in yellow. If the determined
tire inflation pressure is outside
the permissible tolerance, the
general warning light flashes in
red.
Additional information on BMW
Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided
from page ( 60).
Warning indicators
Display
Warnings are displayed with the
corresponding warning lamps.
Warnings for which no separate
warning lamp is available, are indicated using the 'General' warning lamp 1 in conjunction with
a warning or a warning symbol
in the multifunction display. The
universal warning lamp shows red
or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning.
If the display in the upper display
sector 2 shows a warning, then
this is symbolized with the warning triangle 3. These warnings
alternate with the odometers in
the display.
The universal warning lamp lights
up for the most urgent warning.
The possible warnings are listed
on the following pages.
3
19
z
Displays
Overview of warning indicators
3
Warning and indicator
20
lamps
Lights up yellow + "EWS" is indi-
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 23)
Warning symbols in the
display
cated
Meaning
Electronic immobilizer is active ( 23)
z
Displays
Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode
Lights up
Lights up yellow + "LAMP" is indi-
Lights up yellow
Flashes
cated
"x.x °F" flashes
dWA is indicated
( 23)
Battery charge current insufficient
( 24)
Bulb defective ( 24)
Outside temperature warning ( 24)
Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 25)
ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 25)
Warning and indicator
lamps
Lights up
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
ABS error ( 25)
3
21
Flashes rapidly
Flashes slowly
Lights up
Lights up
Lights up yellow
Flashes red
ASC intervention ( 25)
ASC self-diagnosis not completed
( 26)
ASC deactivated ( 26)
ASC error ( 26)
+ "x.x" flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area of
+ "x.x" flashes Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-
+ "--" or "--
permissible tolerance ( 26)
ble tolerance ( 27)
Transmission error ( 27)
--" is indicated
z
Displays
Warning and indicator
3
lamps
22
z
Displays
Lights up yellow + "--" or "--
Lights up yellow
Warning symbols in the
display
--" is indicated
+ "RdC" is indi-
cated
Meaning
Sensor defective or system fault ( 28)
Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor
weak ( 28)
Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "EWS" is indicated.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communication between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
Fuel-reserve warning light
lights up.
Fuel shortage can lead to
engine misfires. This can
result in unexpected engine de-
activation (accident hazard) and
damage to the catalytic converter.
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx.
3 l)
Refueling ( 53).
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is in the emer-
gency operating mode. Unusual engine response is a possibility.
Adapt your style of riding accordingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emergency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed engine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
3
23
z
Displays
Battery charge current
3
insufficient
24
z
Displays
Battery warning light lights
up.
A discharged battery leads
to the failure of various motorcycle systems, e.g. lighting,
engine or ABS. This can result in
dangerous driving situations.
If possible, do not continue
driving.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator belt de-
fective.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "LAMP" is indicated.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easy for other users to not
see the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Bulb defective.
Locate defective bulb with visual check.
Replacing low-beam or highbeam bulb ( 85).
Replacing parking light bulb
( 86).
Replacing brake and taillight
bulb ( 87).
Replacing front/rear turn indicator bulb ( 89).
Outside temperature
warning
with onboard computer
The ambient temperature display
flashes.
Possible cause:
The ambient temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower
than 37 °F (3 °C).
The outside temperature
warning does not mean that
there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures
above 37 °F (3 °C).
At low outside temperatures, icy
conditions must especially be expected on bridges and in shady
road areas.
Think well ahead when driving.
OE
Anti-theft alarm battery
drained
with anti-theft alarm
General warning light shows
yellow.
The warning dWA is displayed
with the warning triangle in front
of it.
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm system bat-
tery is completely discharged.
Operation of the anti-theft alarm
system is no longer ensured
when the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
Contact an authorized specialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
dealer.
OE
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning lamp flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because the self-diagnosis has not been completed. To
check the wheel sensors, the
motorcycle must be driven a few
yards.
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ABS function
is not available until the selfdiagnosis has been completed.
ABS error
ABS warning lamp lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
tected an error. The ABS function is not available.
Continued driving is possible
while taking the failed ABS
function into account. Observe
additional information on situations which can lead to an ABS
error ( 58).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ASC intervention
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC warning light flashes
rapidly.
ASC has detected instability at
the rear wheel and responded by
reducing the torque. The warning lamp flashes longer than the
ASC intervention lasts. This feature continues to furnish the rider
with visual feedback confirming that the system has initiated
active closed-loop intervention
3
25
z
Displays
even after the critical situation
has passed.
3
26
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC warning light flashes
slowly.
Possible cause:
z
Displays
The self-diagnosis was not completed; the ASC function is not
available. So that the ASC selfdiagnosis can be completed,
the engine must be running and
the motorcycle must be moved
at a speed of at least 3.1 mph
(5 km/h).
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ASC function
is not available until the selfdiagnosis has been completed.
ASC deactivated
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC warning light lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC system has been deac-
tivated by the driver.
Switch on ASC.
ASC error
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC warning light lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has de-
tected an error. The ASC function is not available.
Continued driving is possible.
It must be noted that the ASC
function is not available. Observe additional information on
situations which can lead to an
ASC error ( 60).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Tire inflation pressure in
limit area of permissible
tolerance
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure is in the limit area of the
permissible tolerance.
Correct tire inflation pressure in
accordance with instructions on
OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "x.x" (the critical inflation pressure) flashes.
back of cover of Rider's Manual.
Before adjusting the tire in-
flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chapter "Technology in detail".
Tire inflation pressure
outside permissible
tolerance
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure is outside the approved tolerance range.
OE
General warning light
flashes red.
+ "x.x" (the critical infla-
tion pressure) flashes.
Check tire for damage and
suitability for continued use.
If it is still possible to drive with
tire:
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure result in poorer handling of the motorcycle.
Always adapt your driving style
to the incorrect tire inflation
pressure.
Correct tire inflation pressure at
the next opportunity.
Before adjusting the tire in-
flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chapter "Technology in detail".
Have the tire checked for damage at a specialized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the tire's
suitability for continued riding:
Do not continue riding.
Contact roadside service.
Have the tire checked for damage at an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Transmission error
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
Possible cause:
The motorcycle's speed has not
exceeded the threshold of approx. 19 mph (30 km/h). The
TPC/RDC sensors do not send
their signal until after this speed
has been exceeded for the first
time ( 60).
Watch TPC/RDC display at
higher speed. A permanent
fault has not occurred until the
OE
+ "--" or "-- --" is in-
dicated.
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z
Displays
general warning light also lights
up. In this case:
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Have fault eliminated by a spe-
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cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
There is a fault in the radio con-
nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.
Possible causes are radio systems in the surrounding area,
z
Displays
which interfere with the connection between the TPC/RDC control unit and the sensors.
Watch the TPC/RDC display in
another environment. A permanent fault has not occurred
until the general warning light
also lights up. In this case:
Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Sensor defective or
system fault
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
Possible cause:
Wheels without installed TPC/
RDC sensors are mounted.
Retrofit wheel set with TPC/
RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
One or two TPC/RDC sensors
have failed.
Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "--" or "-- --" is in-
dicated.
Possible cause:
A system fault has occurred.
Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery of tire-inflation
pressure sensor weak
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:
The battery for the tire inflation
pressure sensor is no longer
charged to full capacity. Operation of the tire inflation pressure
OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "RdC" is indicated.
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
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