BMW K 1300 R, Manual

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual K 1300 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...

Page 2: ... Motorcycle data Model Vehicle identification number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address phone number com pany stamp ...

Page 3: ... will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ...

Page 4: ...ble with power and consumption related restric tions Usable fuel capacity approx 19 l Reserve fuel 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with lug gage tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar one up tyre cold 2 9 bar two up and or with lug gage tyre cold BMW recommends Order No 01 41 7 714 521 09 2008 1st edition 01417714521 01417714521 01417714521 ...

Page 5: ...cycle 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...

Page 6: ...rd computer 21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC 22 Status indicators with grip heating 22 Standard warnings 23 Warnings issued by the on board computer 29 ABS warnings 31 ASC warnings 34 RDC warnings 36 Anti theft alarm warnings 41 4 Operation 45 Ignition switch and steering lock 46 Electronic immobiliser EWS 47 Clock 48 Odometer and tripmeters 49 On board computer 51 Tyre press...

Page 7: ...Case 96 8 Maintenance 99 General instructions 100 Toolkit 100 Engine oil 101 Brake system 102 Brake pads 103 Brake fluid 105 Clutch 107 Tyres 107 Rims 108 Wheels 108 Front wheel stand 117 Rear wheel stand 118 Bulbs 119 Jump starting 125 Battery 126 9 Care 131 Care products 132 Washing motorcycle 132 Cleaning easily damaged components 132 Paint care 133 Protective wax coating 134 Laying up motorcyc...

Page 8: ...ce 151 BMW Motorrad service 152 BMW Motorrad service quality 152 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot break down assistance 152 BMW Motorrad service network 153 Maintenance work 153 Confirmation of mainten ance work 154 Confirmation of service 159 ...

Page 9: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currency 7 1 5 z General instructions ...

Page 10: ...ific instructions on how to operate control ad just or look after items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detailed informa tion Indicates the end of a passage relating to spe cific accessories or items of equipment Tightening torque Item of technical data OE Optional extra The motorcycles are ...

Page 11: ...cribed 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 Versions for individual countries may differ Currency The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are...

Page 12: ...1 8 z General instructions ...

Page 13: ...al views General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Handlebar fitting left 14 Handlebar fitting right 15 Underneath the seat 16 Instrument cluster 17 Headlight 18 2 9 z General views ...

Page 14: ...2 10 z General views ...

Page 15: ...left side 1 Clutch fluid reservoir 107 2 Seat lock underneath the rear light 67 3 Adjuster for spring preload rear 63 4 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear suspension 64 5 Power socket 94 2 11 z General views ...

Page 16: ...2 12 z General views ...

Page 17: ...l indicator 101 2 Fuel filler neck 81 3 Battery compartment 127 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 103 5 Vehicle identification num ber on side panel front right 6 Type plate on rear cross tube 7 Brake fluid reservoir rear 106 2 13 z General views ...

Page 18: ...E Operating the on board computer 51 3 Hazard warning flashers 57 4 Operation of the flashing turn indicators 56 5 Horn 6 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA II OE Operating the ESA 64 7 with Automatic Stability ControlOE Operating ASC 59 with BMW Motorrad In tegral ABS IIOE Operating the ABS 58 2 14 z General views ...

Page 19: ...Handlebar fitting right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating 60 2 Starter button 74 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 58 2 15 z General views ...

Page 20: ...Underneath the seat 1 Luggage loops 2 Rider s Manual 3 Tyre pressure table and payload table 4 Toolkit 100 5 Engine oil filler neck 102 2 16 z General views ...

Page 21: ...sensor for adapting the brightness of the instru ment lighting with anti theft alarm DWA OE Anti theft alarm telltale light see the instructions for use for the anti theft alarm 6 Operating the odometer 49 Operation of the clock 48 The instrument cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover 2 17 z General views ...

Page 22: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Side light 2 18 z General views ...

Page 23: ...ith on board computer 21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC 22 Status indicators with grip heat ing 22 Standard warnings 23 Warnings issued by the on board computer 29 ABS warnings 31 ASC warnings 34 RDC warnings 36 Anti theft alarm warnings 41 3 19 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ...apacity The horizontal bars below the fuel pump symbol in dicate the remaining quantity of fuel When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level before the reading is updated 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 Coolant temperature The horizontal bars below the temper...

Page 25: ...is counted down in steps of 100 km and is shown briefly after the Pre Ride Check completes If service is overdue the date or the odometer reading is accom panied by the General warning light showing yellow The word Service remains permanently visible If the service due indicator appears more than a month in advance of the actual due date or if the word Service does not show permanently even though...

Page 26: ...th tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE 1 Tyre pressure readout 55 The figures shown in the tyre pressure readings are temperature compensated see the section entitled Engineering details Status indicators with grip heating with heated handlebar gripsOE 1 Display of the heating stages 60 3 22 z Status indicators ...

Page 27: ... bination with one of the warning symbols 3 The General warn ing light shows red or yellow de pending on the urgency of the warning If two or more warn ings occur at the same time all the appropriate warning lights and warning symbols appear al ternating with warning words as applicable The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 23 z Status indicators ...

Page 28: ...ead ing flashes Coolant temperature too high 26 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Engine in emergency operation mode 27 Flashes red Appears on the dis play Insufficient engine oil pressure 27 Lights up red Appears on the dis play Insufficient battery charge current 28 Lights up yellow LAMPR Appears on the display Rear light bulb defective 28 LAMPF Appears on the display Front light bulb def...

Page 29: ...Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow LAMPS Appears on the display Bulbs defective 29 3 25 z Status indicators ...

Page 30: ...an result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly Do not run the fuel tank dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel 4 l Refuelling 81 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature reading flashes Continuing to ride when the engine is overheated could result in engine damage You must comply with the in structions bel...

Page 31: ... specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer 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 immedi ately and switch off the engine if the warning light shows The insufficient oil pres sure warning does not fulfil the function of an oil gauge The only way of checkin...

Page 32: ...tive 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 The LED rear light must be replaced Consult a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Front light bulb defective LAMPF...

Page 33: ...bs 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 oc curred See the fault descriptions above Warnings issued by the on board computer Mode of presentation with on board computerOE Warnings issued by the on board computer appear in panel 1 The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 29 z Status...

Page 34: ...nings overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis play Engine oil level too low 31 Check Oil Appears on the display Appears on the dis play Ice warning 31 3 30 z Status indicators ...

Page 35: ...rkshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Ice warning Ice crystal symbol appears on the display Possible cause The air temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 3 C Always take extra care and think well ahead when temperatures are low remember that the danger of black i...

Page 36: ...The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start on page 86 and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page 3 32 z Status indicators ...

Page 37: ...Warnings overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 34 Lights up ABS deactivated 34 Lights up ABS fault 34 3 33 z Status indicators ...

Page 38: ...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 pro vision for the fact that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed in formation on situations that can lead to an ABS fault 87 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad deale...

Page 39: ...cators Meaning Quick flashes yel low Appears on the dis play ASC intervention 36 Slow flashes Self diagnosis not completed 36 Appears on the dis play ASC deactivated 36 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play ASC fault 36 3 35 z Status indicators ...

Page 40: ...the ASC function is not available until self diagnosis has completed ASC deactivated ASC symbol appears on the display Possible cause The rider has switched off the ASC system with Automatic Stability Con trolOE Activate the ASC function 60 ASC fault General warning light shows yellow ASC symbol appears on the display Possible cause The ASC control unit has detec ted a fault The ASC function is no...

Page 41: ...the limit of the permissible tolerance range General warning light 1 shows yellow If the tyre pres sure registered by the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range the general warning light 1 flashes red The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page 90 and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page 3 37 z Status indicators ...

Page 42: ...al tyre pressure flashes Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler ance 39 The critical tyre pressure flashes or is displayed Signal transmission disrupted 39 Lights up yellow Sensor defective or system error 40 or is displayed Lights up yellow RDC Appears on the display Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 41 3 38 z Status indicators ...

Page 43: ...k the tyre for damage and to ascertain whether the mo torcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition If the motorcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condi tion Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling characteristics If tyre pressure is incorrect it is essential to adapt your style of riding accordingly Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest possib...

Page 44: ...g with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and observe the RDC readings As sume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the General warning light comes on to accompany the symp toms Under these circum stances Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Sensor defective or system error General warni...

Page 45: ... the tyre pressure control system can remain opera tional Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm warnings Mode of presentation with anti theft alarm DWA OE Anti theft alarm warnings appear as plain text warnings 2 in com bination with the General warn ing light 1 showing after the Pre Ride Check and relate to the ca pacity of the int...

Page 46: ...erview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning DWALO Appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery weak 43 Lights up yellow DWA Appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery flat 43 3 42 z Status indicators ...

Page 47: ... Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows yellow DWA appears on the display This error message appears only briefly after the pre ride check completes Possible cause The integral battery in the anti theft alarm has lost its entire ori ginal capacity There is no assur ance that the anti theft ala...

Page 48: ...3 44 z Status indicators ...

Page 49: ...re monitoring RDC 55 Lights 55 Turn indicators 56 Hazard warning flashers 57 Emergency off switch kill switch 58 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 58 Automatic Stability Control ASC 59 Grip heating 60 Clutch 61 Brakes 61 Mirrors 62 Spring preload 63 Damping 63 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA 64 Tyres 66 Headlight 67 Seat 67 Luggage loops 68 4 45 z Operation ...

Page 50: ...list workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Side light and all function cir cuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 75 with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS IIOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 75 with Automatic Stability Con trolOE ASC self diagnosis is per formed 76 Switch off the ignition Turn the key to posit...

Page 51: ...paramet ers or activate additional systems The engine of a motorcycle fit ted with this electronic immobil iser can be started only with the keys that belong to the vehicle You can also have your author ised 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 electronic...

Page 52: ...to the motorcycle A key that has been barred can subsequently be cleared and reactivated for use Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE without heated handlebar gripsOE Repeatedly press button 1 ...

Page 53: ...ours 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 incre ments by one each time you press the button Either press and hold down the button or wait without pressing a button The clock is now set and the time appears on the display Odometer and tripmeters Select...

Page 54: ...er 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II Residual range once fuel level is down to reserve without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE without heated handlebar gripsOE Alternatively press button 2 Reset the tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter Press and hold down button 1 The tripmeter is reset to zero 4 50 z Operation ...

Page 55: ...fuel level and average consumption When refuelling after running on reserve make sure that you top up the tank to a level above re serve as otherwise the sensor will not be able to register the new level If the sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel level reading nor the residual range readout can be updated The calculated range is an approximate value Con sequently BMW Motorrad re ...

Page 56: ...ting stage Ambient temperature When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine can falsify ambient temperature reading 1 If the effect of the en gine s heat becomes excessive temporarily appears on the display If ambient temperature drops below 3 C a warn ing appears drawing your atten tion to the risk of black ice form ing The display automatically switches from any other mode to th...

Page 57: ... on the ignition Select average speed Press and hold down button 1 Average speed is reset to zero Average consumption Average consumption 1 is cal culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel used Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition Select average speed Press and hold down button 1 Average consumption is reset to zero 4 53 z Ope...

Page 58: ...ximate reading Consequently BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full range before refuelling Oil level Oil level indicator 1 gives you an indication of the engine oil level You can call up this read ing only when the motorcycle is at a standstill The preconditions for the oil level check are as follows Engine at operating temperat ure Engine idling for at least 10 seconds Si...

Page 59: ...tyre pressure readings appear on the display The tyre pressures are shown accompanied by the wording RDC P The front tyre pres sure is on the left the reading on the right is the rear tyre pres sure The tyre pressure readings are based on a reference tyre temperature of 20 C appears directly after the ig nition is switched on because the sensors do not transmit tyre pressures until the first time ...

Page 60: ...to its initial posi tion High beam headlight switched off Pull the high beam headlight switch 1 to the rear 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 turn indicator button 1 to the left and hold down Parking light switches on Switching off parking light...

Page 61: ...utely necessary Press button 1 for the hazard warning flashers 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 The hazard warning flashers are switched on Left and right ...

Page 62: ...un BMW Motorrad Integral ABS with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS IIOE Deactivating ABS function Bring the motorcycle to a stop or if the motorcycle is at a standstill switch on the igni tion Press and hold down button 1 until the ABS warning light changes status ABS warning light shows with Automatic Stability Con trolOE Initially the ASC symbol changes status Press and hold down button 1 until the ABS...

Page 63: ...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 Automatic Stability Control ASC with Automatic Stability Con trolOE Deactivating ASC function Switch on the ignition You have the option of de activating the ASC function while the motorcycle is on th...

Page 64: ... occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac celerates to a speed in excess of 10 km h after the ignition was switched off and then on again Grip heating with heated handlebar gripsOE Operating grip heating Start the engine Grip heating can be activ ated only when the en gine is running If the engine is switched off grip heating must be reactivated once the engine is switched on...

Page 65: ...mpting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor cycle is at a standstill Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise The adjusting screw is easi er 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 gri...

Page 66: ...handlebar lever decreases Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Turn the mirror to the correct position Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the mirror arm Slacken nut 2 left hand thread Turn the mirror arm to the ap propriate position Tighten nut 2 to the specified tightening torque while holding the mirror arm to ensure that it does not move out of position Mirror ...

Page 67: ...it spring preload Adjusting spring preload while the motorcycle is be ing ridden can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust spring preload unless the motorcycle is at a standstill If you want to increase spring preload turn knob 1 in the dir ection indicated by the HIGH arrow If you want to reduce spring preload turn knob 1 in the dir ection indicated by the LOW arrow Basic setting of spring p...

Page 68: ...urn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indic ated by the S arrow Basic setting of rear sus pension damping charac teristic without Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA II OE Basic setting of rear sus pension damping charac teristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the dir ection indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direction indicated by the S...

Page 69: ...e current setting is displayed The reading remains visible for a few seconds before disap pearing automatically Setting the riding mode Start the engine The riding mode can be set while the motorcycle is in motion Press button 1 The current setting is displayed Press button 1 once at each step The display field starts at the current status and cycles through the following sequence COMF comfort mod...

Page 70: ...f time to pass without making further changes Tyres Checking tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling characteristics and increase the rate of tyre wear Always check that the tyre pres sures are correct At high road speeds tyre valves installed perpen dicular to the wheel rim have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force In order to avoid a sudden loss o...

Page 71: ... hesive tape will damage the plastic lens of the light Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Consult a specialist work shop preferably an au thorised BMW Motorrad deal er if you are u...

Page 72: ...h pressure is ap plied in the forward direc tion there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Slide the seat forwards into the holders 1 then press the rear firmly downwards The seat engages with an aud ible click Luggage loops Removing the seat 67 Turn the seat upside down Pull the loops 1 out of the holders...

Page 73: ...Use the loops 1 and the grab handles 3 to attach luggage straps in order to lash luggage onto the rear seat 4 69 z Operation ...

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Page 75: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 72 Checklist 74 Starting 74 Running in 77 Shifting gear 77 Brakes 78 Parking your motorcycle 79 Refuelling 81 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 82 5 71 z Riding ...

Page 76: ...o not exceed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs will ad versely affect your perception and your ability to assess situ ations and make decisions and slow down your reflexes Med ication can exacerbate these ef fects Do not ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication Ris...

Page 77: ... into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable materi als 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 imme diately after startin...

Page 78: ... 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 en gaged Do not pull the clutch un til after you have switched on the ignition as otherwise the engine will refuse to start When the gearbox is in neutral the green neutral tellta...

Page 79: ...ompletes For initialisation the exhaust flap is opened fully once and then closed again 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 Gener al warning light cannot be dis played Check that the General warning light ...

Page 80: ...lOE BMW Motorrad ASC performs self diagnosis to ensure its op erability Self diagnosis is per formed automatically when you switch on the ignition The en gine must be running and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 5 km h in order for ASC self diagnosis to complete Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis compat ible system components with the motorcycle at a standstill ASC symbol flashes Phase 2 T...

Page 81: ...ency 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 sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in This running in pro cedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip Tyres do not have their ful...

Page 82: ...arper the motor cycle 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 ...

Page 83: ... pads considerably diminish braking efficiency Especially after repair and main tenance 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...

Page 84: ...ds 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 Placing motorcycle on centre ...

Page 85: ...can cause a fire or ex plosion 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 bot tom 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 Fue...

Page 86: ...ly to close Remove the key and close the protective cap Securing motorcycle for transportation Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately pro tected against scratching Use adhesive tape or soft cloths for example for this purpose The motorcycle can topple and fall on its side Make sure that the motorcycle cannot topple sidewa...

Page 87: ...e frame and route it downwards Feed the strap forwards through the wheel carrier and tighten it downwards At the rear secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tighten all the straps uniformly the motorcycle s suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear 5 83 z Riding ...

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Page 89: ...Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 86 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 88 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 90 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II 91 6 85 z Engineering details ...

Page 90: ...If the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the maxim um 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 i...

Page 91: ... the rear wheel can lift off the ground and the outcome can be a high siding situation in which the mo torcycle can flip over Severe braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground When you brake bear in mind that ABS control cannot be relied on in all circumstances to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground What is the design baseline for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Within t...

Page 92: ...ial for you to comply strictly with the specified inspec tion intervals Reserves for safety The potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral 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 momentum ...

Page 93: ...he ability to accelerate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel increases Con sequently there can be a per ceptible lag in acceleration out of very tight bends The speeds of the front and rear wheels are compared as one means of detecting the rear wheel s incipient tendency to spin or slip sideways If the sys tem registers implausible values for a lengthy period the ASC function is deact...

Page 94: ...fugal force tripswitch that does not enable transmission of the meas ured values until the motorcycle has accelerated to about 30 km h The display shows for each tyre until the tyre pressure signal is received for the first time The sensors continue to transmit the measured value sig nals for approximately 15 minutes after the motorcycle comes to a stop The control unit can adminis trate four sens...

Page 95: ...Adjustment ESA II with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA II OE Suspension adjustments Depending on the load on the motorcycle the appropriate load status must first be selected when the motorcycle is station ary The damping characterist ics on both spring struts and the spring mount and the spring rate on the rear spring strut are ad justed on the basis of the rid ing mode that is then selecte...

Page 96: ...e expansion of the plastic element is restricted causing the spring rate to increase The maximum spring rate is achieved when the sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the steel spring By the same token the spring rate decreases when the sleeve allows the plastic element to expand further 6 92 z Engineering details ...

Page 97: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 94 Power socket 94 Luggage 95 Case 96 7 93 z Accessories ...

Page 98: ...z ard Country specific official au thorisation does not suffice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating con ditions experienced by BMW mo torcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circum stances Use only parts and accessor ies approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are planning modifications comply with all the legal requir...

Page 99: ... Do not exceed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Set spring preload damping characteristic and tyre pres sures to suit total weight with caseOA Ensure that the case volumes on the left and right are equal Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Note the ma...

Page 100: ...g with a tankbag on the motorcycle Payload of tankbag 5 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with the tankbag fitted to the motor cycle 130 km h Case with caseOA Opening cases Turn the lock cylinder in the OPEN direction Pull the grey release lever 1 OPEN up Lock straps 2 open Pull the grey release lever OPEN up again and simultaneously pull case lid 3 out of the retainer 7 96 z Accessories ...

Page 101: ...lick Check that the case lid and lock straps are locked securely into place Adjusting case volume Open the case and close only the case lid Turn the lock strap buckles 1 of the lock straps out Pull the lock straps fully up and out This expands the case to max imum volume Close the lock straps Press the lock straps against the case body The case volume adapts to the contents 7 97 z Accessories ...

Page 102: ...se into the bottom holder Pull the black release lever 1 RELEASE up and simultan eously push the case into the upper holder 2 Push the black release lever RELEASE down Check that the case is secure Secure attachment If a case wobbles or is difficult to fit it has to be adapted to the gap between the top and bottom holders The bottom bracket on the case can be moved up or down for this purpose 7 98...

Page 103: ...instructions 100 Toolkit 100 Engine oil 101 Brake system 102 Brake pads 103 Brake fluid 105 Clutch 107 Tyres 107 Rims 108 Wheels 108 Front wheel stand 117 Rear wheel stand 118 Bulbs 119 Jump starting 125 Battery 126 8 99 z Maintenance ...

Page 104: ...Some of the work calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of motorcycle technology If you are in doubt consult a spe cialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad deal er Toolkit Toolkit 1 Reversible blade screw driver with star head and plain tips 2 Torx bit T25 3 Small screwdriver with star head tip On board toolkit service kit with service toolkitOA 1 Extending tool holder ...

Page 105: ...e motorcycle is out of use for an extended period of time this oil has to be pumped into the oil tank before the level is read The engine oil must be at operating temperature to do this Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to mis interpretation this in turn means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil In order to ensu...

Page 106: ...level is too high Always make sure that the oil level is correct Top up the engine oil to the specified level Checking engine oil level 101 Install cap of oil filler neck 1 and turn it clockwise to close Installing the seat 68 Brake system Reliability A fully functional brake system is a basic requirement for the road safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts abou...

Page 107: ...se damage to the brake sys tem In order to ensure the dependab ility 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 motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the left and right brake pads to ascertain their thickness Brake pad wear limit front min 1 mm Friction pad only without backing plate The w...

Page 108: ...missible thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction from the right toward brake calliper 1 Brake pad wear limit rear min 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plate Make sure that the brake disc is not visible through the bore in the inboard brake pad If the brake disc is ...

Page 109: ... system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Check the brake fluid level in brake fluid reservoir 1 The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level front DOT4 brake fluid Do not permit the brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal motorcycle up right and h...

Page 110: ...tem This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Check the brake fluid level in brake fluid reservoir 1 The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level rear DOT4 brake fluid Do not permit the brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal motorcycle up right If the bra...

Page 111: ...uid level in clutch fluid reservoir 1 Wear of the clutch causes the fluid level in the clutch fluid reservoir to rise Clutch fluid level visual inspection Do not permit the clutch flu id level to drop If the fluid level drops Unsuitable hydraulic fluids could cause damage to the clutch system Do not attempt to top up the system with fluids of any kind Have the defect rectified as quickly as possib...

Page 112: ...s Tyre recommendation For each size of tyre BMW Motorrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes BMW Motorrad cannot assess the suitability or provide any guarantee of road safety for other tyres BMW Motorrad recommends using only tyres tested by BMW Motorrad You can obtain detailed informa tion from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Inter net at www bmw motorrad com Effect of...

Page 113: ...C sensors Be sure to notify the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or spe cialist workshop that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor If the motorcycle is equipped with RDC each wheel rim bears an adhesive label indicating the position of the RDC sensor When changing the tyre take care not to damage the RDC sensor Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist works...

Page 114: ...t that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disc on reas sembly Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove securing screws 2 of the left and right brake calipers Force the brake pads 3 slightly apart by rocking brake cal liper 4 back and forth against brake disc 5 Carefully pull the brake calipers back and out until clear of the brake discs with BMW M...

Page 115: ...e threaded bush in the front suspension If the threaded bush is not correctly aligned the gap between the ABS sensor ring and the ABS sensor will not be correct and this can cause the ABS to malfunction or allow the ABS sensor to be damaged In order to ensure that the threaded bush remains correctly aligned do not slacken or remove the left axle camping screw Remove right hand axle clamp ing screw...

Page 116: ...dealer The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction Note the direction of rotation ar rows on the tyre or the wheel rim Roll the front wheel into posi tion between the front forks Raise the front wheel insert quick release axle 3 and tight en to specified torque Quick release axle in threaded bush 50 Nm Tighten right axle clamping screw 2 to the specified ti...

Page 117: ...into holders 1 Install securing screws 2 Front brake caliper to wheel carrier 30 Nm Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim Firmly pull the handbrake lever until the pressure point is per ceptible and repeat this opera tion several times Position covers 2 on left and right Install screws 1 on left and right Removing rear wheel without centre standOA Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand B...

Page 118: ... bolts 1 from si lencer cover 2 Remove the cover Slacken bolt 3 on the clamp so that the clamp can just be turned Do not remove the sealing grease from the clamp Remove bolt 4 on the rear footrest while supporting the end silencer First turn the end silencer slightly downwards and then turn it out 8 114 z Maintenance ...

Page 119: ...tems at the start of this chapter 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 author ised BMW Motorrad dealer If you are using the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand remove the retaining disc Roll the rear wheel into position at the rear wheel adapter a...

Page 120: ...so that the handle of the reversible blade screwdriver toolkit can fit between the wheel and the end silencer Position the clamp as shown Tighten bolt 3 of the clamp to the specified tightening torque Silencer with ball joint clamp on manifold 35 Nm Hold the silencer cover 2 in position and fit the three bolts 1 without centre standOA Remove the rear wheel stand 8 116 z Maintenance ...

Page 121: ...otorrad recommends the BMW Motor rad rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 118 with centre standOA Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Slacken adjusting screws 1 Push the two pins 2 apart un til the front suspension fits between them Use locating pins 3 to set the front wheel stand to the de sired height Centre the front wheel stand relative ...

Page 122: ... tool num ber 0 402 245 in combin ation with rear axle adapter 0 402 250 Use screws 1 to set the rear wheel stand to the desired height Remove retaining disc 2 To do so press release button 3 Remove retaining disc 2 To do so press release button 3 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its side stand Push the rear wheel stand from the left into the rear axle Push on re...

Page 123: ... 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 dam aged Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled Technical data Do n...

Page 124: ...off the ignition Remove the covers 1 for the high beam headlight or cover 2 for the low beam headlight by turning the covers anticlock wise Disconnect plug 3 Disengage spring clip 4 from the latches and swing it up Remove bulb 5 Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for the low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Install bulb 5 making sure that tab 6 is correctly posit...

Page 125: ...ng parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove securing screws 1 from both sides of the bulb housing 8 121 z Maintenance ...

Page 126: ...er 2 from the headlight housing by turning it counter clockwise Remove bulb 3 from the bulb holder Replace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Insert bulb 3 into the bulb socket Turn the bulb socket clock wise to install it in the headlight housing 8 122 z Maintenance ...

Page 127: ...ush the bulb housing into mounts 4 on the frame Install securing screws 1 at both sides of the bulb hous ing Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the turn indicator housing at the threaded fastener side 8 123 z Maintenance ...

Page 128: ...d turn it clockwise to install Seat the glass in the turn indic ator housing Install screw 1 LED rear light If the number of LEDs in the rear light that have failed exceeds the number stated in the Technical Data below the rear light must be replaced Under these cir cumstances Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer 8 124 z Maintenance ...

Page 129: ...electronics Make sure that the battery of the donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V When jump starting the engine do not disconnect the battery from the on board electrical system Removing battery compartment cover 128 Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump starting Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the dis charged battery and the other end ...

Page 130: ...de veloped a float charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this charger you can keep the battery charged during long periods of disuse without having to disconnect the battery from the motorcycle s on board systems You can ob tain additional information from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Charging battery when connected Charging the connect...

Page 131: ... to charge the battery through the on board socket you may be using a charger that is not compatible with your motorcycle s electron ics If this happens disconnect the battery from the on board systems and connect the charger directly to the battery Charging battery when disconnected Charge the battery using a suitable charger Comply with the operating in structions of the charger Once the battery...

Page 132: ...ttery was discon nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time it will be necessary to enter the current date in the instrument panel in order to ensure that the service due indicator functions correctly If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Installing battery compartment cover 129 Setting clock 48 Removing battery c...

Page 133: ...Installing battery compartment cover Install battery compartment cover 2 Install screws 1 8 129 z Maintenance ...

Page 134: ...8 130 z Maintenance ...

Page 135: ...Care Care Care products 132 Washing motorcycle 132 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 132 Paint care 133 Protective wax coating 134 Laying up motorcycle 134 Restoring motorcycle to use 134 9 131 z Care ...

Page 136: ...sh it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After the motorcycle has 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 br...

Page 137: ...arden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily Take care not to bend the fins when cleaning the radiator Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber care products Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or other care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract t...

Page 138: ...cle Remove the battery Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suit able lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel Before laying the vehicle up out of use have the en gine oil and the oil filter element changed by a special...

Page 139: ... Threaded fasteners 137 Engine 139 Fuel 140 Engine oil 140 Clutch 141 Transmission 141 Rear wheel drive 142 Running gear 142 Brakes 144 Wheels and tyres 144 Electrics 146 Frame 147 Dimensions 148 Weights 148 Riding specifications 149 10 135 z Technical data ...

Page 140: ...nd Retract the side stand 74 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 74 Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling 81 Battery flat Charge the battery when connected 126 10 136 z Technical data ...

Page 141: ...x 32 10 9 30 Nm Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Silencer to rear footrest M8 x 30 22 Nm Silencer with ball joint clamp on manifold M8 x 60 35 Nm Cover to silencer M5 x 8 3 Nm 10 137 z Technical data ...

Page 142: ...el Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on left right adapter Left hand thread M10 x 1 25 22 Nm 10 138 z Technical data ...

Page 143: ...ix speed cassette gearbox dry sump lubrication Displacement 1293 cm3 Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 64 3 mm Compression ratio 13 1 Nominal output 127 kW at engine speed 9250 min 1 with reduced power output 79 kWOE 79 kW at engine speed 9000 min 1 Torque 140 Nm at engine speed 8250 min 1 with reduced power output 79 kWOE 118 Nm Over 3750 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 11000 min 1 Idle speed 1050...

Page 144: ...ks Engine oils Permissible viscosity classes and products SAE 10W 40 20 C Operation in winter Castrol GPS SAE 10W 40 20 C SAE 15W 40 10 C Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10000 km Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have an...

Page 145: ...grated into en gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 559 92 59 teeth Primary transmission ratio 2 294 39 17 teeth 1st gear 1 789 34 19 teeth 2nd gear 1 458 35 24 teeth 3rd gear 1 240 31 25 teeth 4th gear 1 094 35 32 teeth 5th gear 0 971 33 34 teeth 6th gear 1 045 23 22 teeth Angular drive 10 141 z Technical data ...

Page 146: ...ve gear ratio 2 91 32 11 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Double leading link Spring strut front type Central spring strut with coil spring and single tube gas filled shock absorber with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II OE Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber and electrically adjustable rebound stage damping Spring travel front 125 mm At wheel 10 ...

Page 147: ... gas filled shock ab sorber Spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad justable rebound stage damping steplessly ad justable with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II OE Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single tube gas filled shock absorber electrically adjustable rebound stage damping and electro hydraulically adjustable spring preload Spring travel rear 135 mm...

Page 148: ... brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake pad material rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Front wheel Front wheel type Cast aluminium MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Tyre designation front 120 70 ZR 17 10 144 z Techn...

Page 149: ...OE 6 0 x 17 Tyre designation rear 180 55 ZR 17 with sports wheelOE 190 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with luggage tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar one up tyre cold 2 9 bar two up and or with luggage tyre cold 10 145 z Technical data ...

Page 150: ...cuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTX 14 BS Battery type AGM Absorbent Glass Mat battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 14 Ah Technical data Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Electrode gap of spark plug 0 8 mm When new 10 146 z Technical data ...

Page 151: ...er of defective LEDs in rear light unit 1 Brake rear light red 1 Number plate light white Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Frame Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt on tubular steel rear frame Type plate location Frame cross tube rear VIN location Frame side section front right 10 147 z Technical data ...

Page 152: ...t height 820 mm Without rider with low double seatOE 790 mm Without rider Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 1810 mm Without rider with low double seatOE 1750 mm Without rider Weights Unladen weight 243 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 217 kg 10 148 z Technical data ...

Page 153: ...Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 149 z Technical data ...

Page 154: ...10 150 z Technical data ...

Page 155: ...e 152 BMW Motorrad service quality 152 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 152 BMW Motorrad service network 153 Maintenance work 153 Confirmation of maintenance work 154 Confirmation of service 159 11 151 z Service ...

Page 156: ...eliab ility BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of service To ensure that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you have the maintenance work re quired for your motorcycle car ried out regularly preferably by your authorised BMW Motor rad dealer For generous treat ment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired evidence of regular maintenan...

Page 157: ...conducts the BMW pre delivery check before handing over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check has to be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 500 km and 1 200 km BMW Service The BMW Service is carried out once a year the extent of servi cing can vary depending on the age of the motorcycle and the distance it has covered Your au thorised BMW Motorrad deale...

Page 158: ...ntenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 154 z Service ...

Page 159: ...ter reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 155 z Service ...

Page 160: ...ter reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 156 z Service ...

Page 161: ...ter reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 157 z Service ...

Page 162: ...ter reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 158 z Service ...

Page 163: ...on of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 159 z Service ...

Page 164: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 160 z Service ...

Page 165: ...ery charge current 28 BMW Motorrad Service Card 152 Brake fluid Checking fluid levels 105 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 13 Brake pads Checking brake pad thickness 103 Checking front 103 Running in 77 Brakes Adjusting brake lever 61 Checking operation 102 Safety instructions 78 Technical data 144 Bulbs General instructions 119 Overview headlights 18 Replacing front turn indicator bulbs 123 Repl...

Page 166: ...ng for engine electronics 27 Engine oil Checking level 101 Fill level indicator 13 Filler neck 16 Technical data 140 Topping up 102 Warning for engine oil level 31 Warning for engine oil pressure 27 Equipment 7 ESA Control 14 Engineering details 91 Operation 64 F Frame Technical data 147 Front wheel stand Installing 117 Fuel Fill level indicator 20 Filler neck 13 Refuelling 81 Technical data 140 W...

Page 167: ...7 J Jump starting 125 K Keys 46 L Laying up 134 Lights Control 14 Headlight flasher 14 56 High beam headlight 14 Switching on low beam headlight 56 Switching on parking lights 56 Switching on the high beam headlight 56 Switching on the side lights 55 Luggage Instructions for loading and securing objects 95 Luggage loops 16 68 M Maintenance General instructions 100 Maintenance intervals 153 Mirrors...

Page 168: ...tions Brakes 78 General 72 Seat Installation 68 Lock 11 Removal 67 Service 152 Service Card 152 Service due indicator 21 Shifting gear Gearshift pattern reverser 77 Shift assistant 77 Side stand For starting 74 Spark plugs 146 Speedometer 17 Spring preload Adjuster rear 11 Adjusting 63 Starting 74 Status indicators See also warnings 20 Standard status indicators 20 Warnings 23 Steering lock Lockin...

Page 169: ...Operation 55 Warnings 36 Tyres Checking inflation pressure 66 Checking tread depth 107 Recommendation 108 Running in 77 Table of tyre pressures 16 Technical data 144 V Vehicle identification number 13 W Warning lights 17 Warnings 23 Mode of presentation 23 With ABS 31 With anti theft alarm 41 With ASC 34 With on board computer 29 With RDC 36 Warnings overview 24 30 33 35 38 42 Weights Payload tabl...