BMW R 1200 R 2007, Rider'S Manual

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 R ...

Page 2: ...tailer Data Motorcycle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Color number First registration Registration number Retailer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Retailer s address phone number compa ny stamp ...

Page 3: ...r new BMW motorcycle It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value If you have any questions con cerning your motorcycle your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer is ...

Page 4: ...ors 24 Warning indicators of on board computer OE 29 ABS warning indica torsOE 29 ASC warning indica torsOE 32 TPC warning indica torsOE 34 Anti theft alarm warning indi cators OE 38 4 Operation 41 Ignition switch and steering lock 42 Electronic immobilizer EWS 43 Clock 44 Odometer and tripmeters 44 Onboard computerOE 46 Tire Pressure Control TPCOE 48 Lights 49 Turn indicators 50 Hazard warning fl...

Page 5: ...motorcy cle 122 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 122 Paint care 123 Protective wax coating 124 Storing motorcycle 124 Returning motorcycle to use 124 10 Technical data 125 Troubleshooting chart 126 Threaded fasteners 127 Engine 129 Fuel 130 Engine oil 130 Clutch 132 Transmission 132 Rear wheel drive 133 Running gear 133 Brakes 134 Wheels and tires 134 Electrical system 136 Frame 138 Dimensions...

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Page 7: ...General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currentness of this manual 7 1 5 z General instructions ...

Page 8: ...otorcycle against damage Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures 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 ac cessory or equipment dependent information Tightening torque Technical data OE Optional equipment The mot...

Page 9: ... s Manual then this equipment is described in a separate operating manual Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual refer to the Deutsche Institut für Nor mung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance regulations Ver sions for individual countries may differ Currentness of this manual The high safety and quality stan dards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant d...

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Page 11: ...Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 15 Left handlebar fitting 16 Handlebar fitting right 17 Instrument cluster 18 Headlight 19 2 9 z Overviews ...

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Page 13: ...neral view left side 1 Clutch fluid reservoir 98 2 Fuel filler opening 73 3 Onboard socket 82 4 Adjustment of rear damping 57 5 Engine oil fill location 92 6 Engine oil level indicator 91 2 11 z Overviews ...

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Page 15: ...General view right side 1 Seat lock 60 2 Vehicle Identification Num ber 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 96 2 13 z Overviews ...

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Page 17: ...Underneath seat 1 Battery 117 2 Brake fluid reservoir rear 97 3 Rider s Manual and toolkit 90 4 Type plate 5 Air pressure table 6 Adjuster for spring preload rear 56 2 15 z Overviews ...

Page 18: ...itting 1 Operating onboard comput erOE 46 2 Operating ASCOE 53 3 Operating ESAOE 58 4 Horn 5 Flashing turn indicators left 50 Hazard warn ing flashers 51 6 High beam headlight and headlight flasher 49 2 16 z Overviews ...

Page 19: ...g right 1 Emergency ON OFF switch 52 2 Starter button 66 3 Heated hand gripsOE 52 4 Flashing turn indicators right 50 Hazard warn ing flashers 51 5 Turn indicators off 51 Hazard warning flashers off 51 2 17 z Overviews ...

Page 20: ...etting clock 44 4 Multifunction display 22 5 Selecting readings 44 Resetting tripmeter 45 6 Anti theft alarm indicator light OE Sensor for instru ment lighting 7 Tachometer The instrument cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover 2 18 z Overviews ...

Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 19 z Overviews ...

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Page 23: ...23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPCOE 24 Standard warning indicators 24 Warning indicators of onboard com puter OE 29 ABS warning indicatorsOE 29 ASC warning indicatorsOE 32 TPC warning indicatorsOE 34 Anti theft alarm warning indicators OE 38 3 21 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ...The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the display If no gear is engaged the neutral indicator light also lights up Service display If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month the service date is briefly dis played following the pre ride check The month and year are shown with two and four dig its respectively separated by a colon In this example the display means March ...

Page 25: ...layed continuously If the service display already more than one month be fore the service date or if the Service lettering does not stop after the service date is exceed ed then the date stored in the instrument cluster must be set 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 ...

Page 26: ...fly shows the original level before the reading is updated Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPCOE 1 Tire pressures in alternation with odometers 48 Standard warning indicators Display Warnings are indicated by the warning lights 1 and 2 or by the general warning light 3 in conjunction with a warning or a warning symbol in the multi function display The General warning light shows red or yel low...

Page 27: ...ed by the warning tri angle 3 If several warnings are active all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed Warnings can be displayed in alternation with the odometers 44 The general warning light is shown in accordance with the most urgent warning The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 25 z Status indicators ...

Page 28: ...ars on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve 27 Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency operation mode 27 Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient 27 Lights up Battery charge current insufficient 28 Lights up yellow Is indicated Bulb defective 28 LAMP appears on the display 3 26 z Status indicators ...

Page 29: ...erve fuel quantity Reserve fuel quantity 3 2 quarts 3 l Refueling 73 Engine in emergency operation mode General warning light shows yellow Engine symbol appears on the display The engine is in the emer gency operating mode On ly reduced engine performance may be available which can lead to danger driving situations es pecially during passing maneu vers Adapt your driving style to the possibly redu...

Page 30: ...ischarged battery can result in the engine cutting out unexpectedly causing a haz ardous situation Have faults eliminated as soon as possible If the battery is no longer charged continued driving can lead to deep discharging and therefore to the destruction of the battery If possible do not continue driving The battery is not being charged Continued driving is possible until the battery is dischar...

Page 31: ... flashes The ambient temperature mea sured at the motorcycle is lower than 37 F 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 37 F 3 C Always think well ahead when temperatures are low especially on bridges and where the road is in the shade Think well ahead when driving ABS warning indicatorsOE Display ABS warnings are indicated by the...

Page 32: ...Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is provided from page 76 an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page 3 30 z Status indicators ...

Page 33: ...Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 32 Lights up ABS error 32 3 31 z Status indicators ...

Page 34: ...etect ed an error The ABS function is not available Continued driving is possible while taking the failed ABS function into account Observe additional information on situa tions which can lead to an ABS error 77 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer ASC warning indicatorsOE Display ASC warnings are indicated by ...

Page 35: ...Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention 34 Flashes slowly Self diagnosis not completed 34 Lights up ASC error 34 Lights up ASC deactivated 34 3 33 z Status indicators ...

Page 36: ... the ASC function is not available until the self diagnosis has been completed ASC error ASC warning light lights up The ASC control unit has detect ed an error The ASC function is not available Continued driving is possible It must be noted that the ASC function is not available Ob serve additional information on situations which can lead to an ASC error 79 Have the malfunction corrected as soon ...

Page 37: ... lights up in yellow If the de termined tire pressure is outside the permissible tolerance the general warning light flashes in red Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC is provided from page 79 an overview of the possible warnings is pro vided on the following page 3 35 z Status indicators ...

Page 38: ...ashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler ance 37 Critical air pressure flashes or is displayed Transmission error 37 Lights up yellow Is indicated Sensor defective or system fault 38 or is displayed Lights up yellow Is indicated Battery of tire pressure sensor weak 38 RdC appears on the display 3 36 z Status indicators ...

Page 39: ...ure flashes The measured tire pressure is outside the permissible tolerance Check tire for damage and drivability Is it still possible to drive with tire Incorrect tire pressure result in poorer handling of the motorcycle Always adapt your driving style to the incorrect tire pressure Correct tire pressure at next opportunity Have the tire checked for dam age by a specialized workshop preferably an...

Page 40: ...nted Retrofit wheel set with TPC sensors One or two TPC sensors have failed Have fault eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer A system fault has occurred Have fault eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery of tire pressure sensor weak General warning light shows yellow Warning triangle appears on the ...

Page 41: ...played for a short time following the pre ride check The anti theft alarm battery has no capacity The operation of the anti theft alarm is no longer en sured with the motorcycle battery disconnected Contact a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer 3 39 z Status indicators ...

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Page 43: ...rOE 46 Tire Pressure Control TPCOE 48 Lights 49 Turn indicators 50 Hazard warning flashers 51 Emergency ON OFF switch 52 Heated hand gripsOE 52 Automatic Stability Control ASCOE 53 Clutch 54 Brakes 54 Mirrors 55 Spring preload 56 Damping 57 Electronic suspension adjustment ESAOE 58 Tires 59 Headlight 60 Seat 60 4 41 z Operation ...

Page 44: ... BMW Motorrad retailer Switching on ignition Turn key to position 1 Parking lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 67 with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Turn key to position 1 In addition to the points named above the ABS self diagnosis is also carried out 68 with OE Automatic Stability Control ASC Turn key to position 1 In addition to the poi...

Page 45: ...ith out any need for you to set pa rameters or activate additional systems The engine of a mo torcycle fitted with this electronic immobilizer can be started only with the keys that belong to the motorcycle You can also have your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer disable particular keys for example in the event that you lose your keys The engine can not be started with a key that has been barred El...

Page 46: ... cle 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 Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary Switch on ignition Hold down button 1 Hours 2 flash Press button 1 Hours increase by one each time button is pressed Hold down button 1 Minutes 3 flash Press butt...

Page 47: ... range without OE Onboard computer The operating range indicates what distance can still be driven with the remaining fuel It is only displayed after the fuel reserve is reached This distance is cal culated on the basis of fuel level and average consumption When refueling fuel is not regis tered until the quantity added is approx one gallon several liters When refueling after running on reserve ma...

Page 48: ...values start ing with the current value in the following order Ambient temperature Average speed Average consumption Range Ambient temperature 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 3 C the temperature dis pl...

Page 49: ...tion Resetting average speed Switch on ignition Select average speed Hold down button 1 Average speed is reset Average consumption The average consumption is cal culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel used Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition Select average consumption Hold down button 1 Average consumption is reset 4 47 z Oper...

Page 50: ...precisely If the motorcycle is standing on the side stand the fuel level can not be correctly determined due to the inclined position For this reason the range is only calculat ed while driving When refueling 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 Otherwise neither the fill level nor t...

Page 51: ... lights are a strain on the battery Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary Low beam headlight The low beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine With the engine switched off you can switch on the lights by switching on the high beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the headlight flasher High beam headlight Press top sec...

Page 52: ...cov ering a distance of approx 650 ft 200 m the turn indicators are automatically switched off Press left hand turn indicator button 1 Left hand turn indicator is switched on Indicator light for left hand turn indicator flashes Switching on right hand turn indicator Switch on ignition After driving for approx ten seconds or after cov ering a distance of approx 650 ft 200 m the turn indicators are ...

Page 53: ... hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed If the turn indicator but ton is released the emergency flasher function becomes active again Hazard warning flashers in op eration Left right turn indicator lights flash Swi...

Page 54: ...A Operating position B Engine switched off The engine can only be started in the operating position Heated hand gripsOE 1 Heated hand grip switch The handlebar grips can be heat ed at two different levels The heated hand grips option can on ly be activated when the engine is running The increase in power con sumption caused by the heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low en...

Page 55: ... up Release ASC button within three seconds ASC warning lamp contin ues to light up ASC function is deactivated Activating ASC function Press and hold ASC button 1 ASC warning light goes out if self diagnosis is not com pleted the ASC warning light begins to flash Release ASC button within three seconds ASC warning light remains off or continues to flash ASC function is activated As an alternative...

Page 56: ...stationary Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise The adjusting screw has a limit position and can be turned more easily when you press the clutch lever forward Distance between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise Distance between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir c...

Page 57: ...rclockwise Distance between handlebar grip and handbrake lever de creases Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired posi tion by twisting Adjusting mirror arm Slide up protective cap over threaded fastener on mirror arm Loosen nut 1 left hand thread Turn mirror arm into desired position Tighten the nut to the spec ified tightening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it doe...

Page 58: ... the spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Removing seat 60 Your motorcycle s han dling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload Adjust spring preload with handwheel 1 To increase spring preload turn handwheel 1 in direction o...

Page 59: ...and firm and park motorcycle There is a risk of injury by burns if you adjust the damping characteristic while the muffler is hot Use screwdriver extension and wear gloves Adjust rear shock absorber with toolkit by turning adjust ing screw 1 To increase damping turn ad justing screw 1 in arrow direc tion H To decrease damping turn ad justing screw 1 in arrow direc tion S Basic setting of rear whee...

Page 60: ... and the spring preload in the area 2 The odometer dis play is hidden for the duration of the ESA display Calling up settings Switch on ignition Press button 1 The current setting is displayed Display goes out automatically after a few seconds Adjusting damping Switch on ignition The damping cannot be ad justed while the motorcycle is being ridden Press button 1 Current setting is displayed Press ...

Page 61: ...d During the setting procedure the display flashes Tires Checking tire inflation pressure Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Incorrect tire inflation pres sure results in poorer hand ing characteristics of the motor cycle and reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire inflation pressure At high road speeds tire valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal for...

Page 62: ...zed workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retail er Ordinary adhesive tape damages the plastic lens To prevent damage to the plastic lens consult a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Headlight range and spring preload The headlight range remains constant due to the adjustment of the spring preload to the load ing state If you are unsure whether the basic ...

Page 63: ... right lie in recesses 4 of fairing If too much pressure is ap plied in the forward direc tion there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Firmly press down on the seat at the rear The seat can be heard to lock into place Check firm seating of seat 4 61 z Operation ...

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Page 65: ...Riding Safety instructions 64 Checklist 66 Starting 66 Running in 69 Brakes 70 Parking your motorcycle 71 Refueling 73 5 63 z Riding ...

Page 66: ... handling Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of al cohol or drugs will adverse ly affect your perception and your ability to assess situations and make decisions and slow down your reflexes Medication can ex acerbate these effects Do not ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication Risk of poisoning ...

Page 67: ...led Risk of fire Temperatures at the exhaust are high Flammable materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Make sure that no highly flammable materials can come in contact with the hot exhaust system Cooling would be inade quate if the engine were al lowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at a stand...

Page 68: ...hird stop for refueling Starting Side stand You cannot start the motorcy cle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the transmission in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand Transmission You can start the engine when the transmission is in neutral or if you pull the clutch with a gear engaged Do not engage th...

Page 69: ... ride check After the ignition is switched on the instrument cluster conducts a test of the pointer instruments and the warning and indicator lights i e the Pre Ride Check The test is aborted if you start the engine before it completes Phase 1 The pointer of the tachometer and speedometer are run up to the end stop At the same time the following warning and indicator lights are switched on consecu...

Page 70: ...ly an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer ABS self diagnosisOE The readiness for operation of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is checked by the self diagnosis Self diagnosis is performed au tomatically when you switch on the ignition To check the wheel sensors the motorcycle must drive faster than 3 mph 5 km h Phase 1 Checking the diagnosable system components while stopped ABS warning light flashes Po...

Page 71: ...dicated after the ASC self diagnosis is com pleted Continued driving is possible It must be noted that the ASC function is not available Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Running in The first 600 miles 1 000 km While running in the motorcy cle vary the throttle opening and engine speed range fre quently Try ...

Page 72: ...nd rear wheel changes during braking The heavier you brake the more the front wheel is loaded The greater the wheel load the more braking force can be transferred To achieve the shortest possible braking distance the front brake must be applied quickly and with increasing force This optimal ly utilizes the dynamic load in crease on the front wheel At the same time the clutch should al so be actuat...

Page 73: ...are free of oil and grease Dirt or mud on brakes When the motorcycle is ridden on loose surfaces or muddy roads the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the disks or brake pads Brake early until the brakes are braked clean Driving on unpaved or dirty roads leads to increased brake pad wear Check the brake pad thickness more often and replace the brake pads soon...

Page 74: ... position Hold motorcycle upright and balanced An extended side stand can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is moving and lead to a fall Retract the side stand before moving the vehicle Sit on motorcycle and use your left foot to retract side stand Placing on center standOA If the ground is soft or un even there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest firm ly on the stand Always check ...

Page 75: ...rear wheel This results in a danger of falling Do not fill the tank past the bot tom edge of the filler neck Fuel attacks plastic sur faces making them cloudy or unattractive Wipe off any fuel that gets onto plastic parts immediately Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Use only unleaded fuel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Open protective cap Open the fuel tank ...

Page 76: ...Usable fuel quantity 4 8 gal 18 l Reserve fuel quantity 3 2 quarts 3 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove key and close protec tive cap 5 74 z Riding ...

Page 77: ...Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE 76 Engine management with BMW Mo torrad ASCOE 78 Tire Pressure Control TPCOE 79 6 75 z Technology in detail ...

Page 78: ...nt of the road surface is the longer the braking distance will be If the maximum transferrable braking force is exceeded when the driver increases the brake pressure the wheels begin to block and driving stability is lost and a fall can result Before this situation occurs ABS intervenes and adjusts the brake pressure to the maximum transferrable braking force This enables the wheels to continue to...

Page 79: ...ad to the rear wheel lifting off the ground When braking bear in mind that the ABS control cannot be relied on in all circumstances to prevent the rear wheel from lifting off the ground What are the design characteristics of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures driving stability on any surface within the limits of driving physics The system is not op timized for spec...

Page 80: ...o counteract their effects Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASCOE How does ASC work The BMW Motorrad ASC com pares the wheel speeds of the front and rear wheel From the speed difference the slip and with it the stability reserves on the rear wheel are determined When a slip limit is exceeded the engine torque is adapted by the engine management system What are the design characteristics of the ...

Page 81: ...a speed above 10 km h If the front wheel loses contact to the ground during extreme acceleration the ASC reduces the engine torque until the front wheel touches the ground again In this case BMW Motorrad recommends turning back the throttle twist grip somewhat to achieve a stable driving state again as quickly as possible On a slippery surface the throttle twist grip should never be sud denly turn...

Page 82: ...d in the multifunction display they re fer to a tire air temperature of 68 F 20 C As the air pres sure testers at filling stations show a temperature dependent tire pressure they do not match the values indicated in the multi function display in most cases Air pressure ranges The TPC control unit distinguish es between three air pressure ranges matched to the motorcy cle Air pressure within the pe...

Page 83: ...Accessories General instructions 82 Onboard socket 82 Luggage 83 CaseOA 84 TopcaseOA 86 7 81 z Accessories ...

Page 84: ...d Nor is this guarantee provided when the official approval of a specific country has been granted Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all op erating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and conse quently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and accessories approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with...

Page 85: ...ss weight limit and observe the loading information Adjust setting of spring preload damping characteristic and tire inflation pressures to suit total weight Ensure that case volumes on left and right are equal Make sure that weight is uni formly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items of luggage downwards and inwards Observe maximum payload of case and corresponding top speed Payload ...

Page 86: ...h lug gage carrier 11 lbs 5 kg CaseOA Opening case Turn key in case lock to OPEN position Case is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull up release lever complete ly Open case lid Closing case Pull release lever 2 completely toward rear Close case lid and press down Check that nothing is trapped between lid and case 7 84 z Accessories ...

Page 87: ...Case is locked Removing case Turn key in case lock to RE LEASE position Handle pops out First pull handle 3 out then pull upward as far as possible Case is released and can be removed Mounting case Pull carrying handle upward as far as possible Insert case in brackets 4 7 85 z Accessories ...

Page 88: ...ase for firm seating TopcaseOA Opening Topcase Turn key in Topcase lock to OPEN position Topcase is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull release lever upward Topcase lid opens Closing Topcase Pull up release lever 2 Close Topcase lid and press down Check that nothing is trapped between lid and case 7 86 z Accessories ...

Page 89: ... lock to RELEASE position Handle pops out Pull up handle 3 completely Lift Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack Mounting Topcase Fold up Topcase handle as far as possible Hook Topcase into luggage rack Make sure that front and rear hooks 4 are securely seat ed in corresponding mounts 5 Press handle 3 down until it engages 7 87 z Accessories ...

Page 90: ...Topcase is locked Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position Topcase is locked Check Topcase for firm seat ing 7 88 z Accessories ...

Page 91: ...ctions 90 Toolkit 90 Engine oil 91 General brake system 93 Brake pads 94 Brake fluid 96 Clutch 98 Tires 99 Rims 99 Wheels 100 Front wheel stand 106 Rear wheel stand 108 Lamps 108 Jump starting 116 Battery 117 8 89 z Maintenance ...

Page 92: ...m your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Special tools and a thorough knowledge of motorcycles are required to carry out some of the work described here If you are in doubt consult a certified work shop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Toolkit Removing toolkit Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Removing seat 60 Take off rubber strap 1 and remove tool bag Standard...

Page 93: ...gs 2 1 4 bits 5x Torx e g removing and in stalling rear wheel 2x Phillips 1x Straight blade 3 3 8 Allen key 22 mm Removing and installing front axle 4 Flashlight LED technology 5 Socket wrench 3x open ended wrench e g removing and installing battery terminals 6 Adapter Mounting for 1 4 bits 9x12 mm and 3 8 jointed adapter Engine oil Checking engine oil level The engine can seize if the oil level i...

Page 94: ... Hold the motorcycle is vertical with OA Center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Read off the oil level from the display 1 Engine oil level between MIN and MAX marking Engine oil level max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX If oil level is below MIN mark Topping up engine oil 92 If oil level is above MAX mark Have oil level correcte...

Page 95: ... safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de pendability of the brake system In this case have the brake sys tem checked by a specialized workshop preferably by an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem performed by a specialized workshop preferably by an au...

Page 96: ... Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Visually inspect left and right brake pads to ascertain their thickness Direction of view between wheel and fork tube at brake caliper Front brake pad wear limit min 0 04 in min 1 mm On ly friction material without carrier plate Wear markings grooves must be clearly visible If wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible Have brake pad...

Page 97: ...their mini mum thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check brake pads on rear brake caliper with visual inspection from left Rear brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 mm Only friction material without carrier plate Brake disk must not be vis ible through bore hole of in ner brake pad If brake pad thickness is not suf ficient Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized worksh...

Page 98: ...limit check as described above Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti cally with OA Center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center s...

Page 99: ... level Removing seat 60 A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti cally with OA Center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand 8 97 z Maintenance Check brake fluid level at r...

Page 100: ... perceptible If no clear pressure point can be felt Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop prefer ably an authorized BMW Mo torrad retailer Checking clutch fluid level Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti cally with OA Center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Read off clutch fluid level at reservoir 1 The fluid leve...

Page 101: ...is level and firm and park motorcycle Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indicating marks Tires have wear indicators integrated into the main tread grooves If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks the tire is completely worn The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tire e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow If the tire tread depth no lon...

Page 102: ...r tire mounting Inform the BMW Motorrad retail er or the specialized workshop that the wheel is equipped with a TPC sensor On motorcycles equipped with TPC a corresponding sticker is located on the wheel rim at the position of the TPC sensor Dur ing a tire change it must be en sured that the TPC sensor is not damaged Inform the BMW Mo torrad retailer or the specialized workshop of the TPC sensor R...

Page 103: ...lipers Carefully pull brake calipers back and out until clear of brake disks with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Unclip ABS line from holders 9 When pulling off left brake caliper make sure that ABS sensor cable is not damaged Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle Mounting front wheel stan...

Page 104: ...checked by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer During the following work parts of the front brake and in particular of the BMW Integral ABS can be damaged Take care not to damage the brake system in particular the ABS sensor with cable and the ABS sensor ring The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction Observe the direction...

Page 105: ... chafe through if it comes into contact with the brake disk Ensure installation of the ABS sensor cable close to the front suspension Route ABS sensor cable 7 as shown in picture Make sure that ABS sensor cable is clipped into holders 8 and 9 Install mounting screws 1 with appropriate torque Brake caliper on slider tube 22 lb ft 30 Nm Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim Braking efficiency is im pa...

Page 106: ...an auxil iary stand BMW Motorrad rec ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 108 with OE Center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Loosen clamp 1 Remove screw 2 for brack et of muffler from passenger footrest Turn muffler outward Shift into first gear Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel holding wheel as you do so Roll rear wheel out...

Page 107: ...torrad retailer Make sure that wheel centering device and contact surfaces of wheel hub are grease free Insert rear wheel in hole for wheel centering device Screw in screws 1 hand tight and tighten with torque Rear wheel on wheel car rier Tightening sequence Tight en diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm Turn muffler to its initial posi tion Install screw 2 for muffler bracket in rear footrest but do not tigh...

Page 108: ...tand if nec essary Front wheel stand Use A front wheel stand for simple safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motor rad This front wheel stand is available at your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel al...

Page 109: ...ht Center front wheel stand rela tive to front wheel and push it against front axle Align two mounts 2 so that front forks rest securely on them Tighten adjusting screws 1 If the motorcycle is resting on the center stand The motorcycle is raised too far at the front the center stand lifts off the ground and the motorcycle can tip over to the side When raising the motorcycle make sure that the cent...

Page 110: ...he right onto the rear axle Mount lock washer 2 from left by pressing release button Place your left hand on the motorcycle and your right hand on the lever 4 of the rear wheel stand Raise the motorcycle while si multaneously pressing the lever downward until the motorcycle stands vertically Press the lever onto the ground Lamps General instructions A warning appears in the multi function display ...

Page 111: ...led in your mo torcycle is provided in the chap ter Technical Data Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin gers For installation use a clean dry cloth Dirt deposits in par ticular oil and grease interfere with heat radiation from the bulb Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence Removing headlight from housing Make sure ground is level and firm and pa...

Page 112: ... out bulb socket of parking light bulb to simplify removal of high beam bulb socket Press together clips of bulb socket 4 on right and left and remove bulb 3 from bulb sock et Replace defective bulb Bulb for low beam and high beam headlight H11 12 V 55 W Install bulb 3 for low beam or high beam headlight in bulb socket 4 It is possible to interchange the high beam and low 8 110 z Maintenance ...

Page 113: ...m bulb 2 by turning clock wise Watch color coding of cable when doing so high beam headlight white Inserting headlight in housing 112 Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Removing headlight from hous ing 109 Pull bulb socket 1 out of hous ing Pull bu...

Page 114: ...1 in housing Inserting headlight in housing 112 Inserting headlight in housing Insert headlight 4 in housing Install screw 3 Insert cover 2 while making sure that lugs 5 of cover en gage in corresponding holders Install lower screw 1 8 112 z Maintenance ...

Page 115: ...ake sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Switch off ignition Removing seat 60 Remove 3 screws 1 Remove cover 2 Remove screw 3 Pull lamp housing out of hold ers 4 toward rear Remove bulb holder 5 from housing by turning it counter clockwise Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and remove it by turning it counter clockwise 8 113 z Maintenance ...

Page 116: ... 12 V 5 W 21 W Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and install it by turning it clockwise Install bulb socket 5 in lamp housing by turning clockwise Insert lamp housing in hold ers 4 Install screw 3 Install cover 2 with 3 screws 1 Installing seat 61 8 114 z Maintenance ...

Page 117: ...Switch off ignition Remove screw 1 Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Replace defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W with OE Turn indicators white RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear R10W 12 V 10 W with OE Turn indicators white RY10W 12 V 10 W Install bulb 2 by...

Page 118: ...e electric shock Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running A short circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidental ly brought into contact with the motorcycle Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends Jump starting with a donor battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the motorcycle electronics The battery...

Page 119: ...e instructions Correct upkeep recharging and storage will prolong the life of the battery and are essential if warranty claims are to be consid ered Compliance with the points be low is important in order to maxi mize battery life Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry Do not open the battery Do not top up with water Be sure to read and comply with the instructions for charg ing the battery...

Page 120: ...o light up the battery is complete ly flat Attempting to charge a completely flat battery via the on board socket can cause damage to the motorcycle s electronics Always charge a completely drained battery directly at the terminals of the disconnected battery Charge disconnected battery via onboard socket Comply with operating instruc tions of charger The motorcycle s onboard electronics know when...

Page 121: ... 3 and take off battery retaining strap Lift battery upwards if it is dif ficult to move moving it back and forth will help Installing battery Switch off ignition Place battery in battery com partment with positive terminal on right in driving direction Push battery retaining strap over battery and install screw 3 An incorrect installation se quence increases the risk of short circuiting 8 119 z M...

Page 122: ...ve cable 2 If the motorcycle was dis connected from the bat tery for a longer time the current date must be entered in the in strument cluster to ensure the proper operation of the service display Consult a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer for setting of the date Installing seat 61 Setting clock 44 8 120 z Maintenance ...

Page 123: ...Care Care products 122 Washing your motorcycle 122 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 122 Paint care 123 Protective wax coating 124 Storing motorcycle 124 Returning motorcycle to use 124 9 121 z Care ...

Page 124: ...iately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash 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 washing the motor cycle after driving through water or in the rain braking can be delayed due to damp brake disks and brake pads Brake ear...

Page 125: ...ng For example use a garden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily When cleaning the radiator en sure that the fins are not bent Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber protection coating agent Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicon sprays or oth er care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorc...

Page 126: ...e Remove battery Spray brake and clutch lever side stand pivot and if neces sary main stand pivot with a suitable lubricant Coat bare metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Park motorcycle in a dry room so that both wheels are un loaded Before putting the motor cycle into storage have the engine oil and the oil filter element changed by a special ist workshop preferabl...

Page 127: ...steners 127 Engine 129 Fuel 130 Engine oil 130 Clutch 132 Transmission 132 Rear wheel drive 133 Running gear 133 Brakes 134 Wheels and tires 134 Electrical system 136 Frame 138 Dimensions 138 Weights 139 Riding specifications 139 10 125 z Technical data ...

Page 128: ... in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand 66 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever 66 Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling 73 Battery not adequately charged Charging connected battery 118 10 126 z Technical data ...

Page 129: ...uick re lease axle M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Quick release axle in axle mount M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp on muffler and manifold M8 41 lb ft 55 Nm Muffler on footrest system M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1 25 Tighten diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm 10 127 z Technical data ...

Page 130: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece M10 x 1 25 left hand thread 16 lb ft 22 Nm Clamping piece on clamping block M10 18 lb ft 25 Nm 10 128 z Technical data ...

Page 131: ...overhead camshafts electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 4 in 101 mm Piston stroke 2 9 in 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Rated output 109 hp 80 kW At 7500 min 1 Torque 85 lb ft 115 Nm At 6000 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 8000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 50 min 1 10 129 z Technical data ...

Page 132: ...x 1 1 gal max 4 l with filter change Lubricant Engine oil 20W 50 Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or better Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet ter BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn thetic oils for the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine o...

Page 133: ...0 W 40 14 86 F 10 30 C Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W 40 32 F 0 C SAE 20 W 40 32 F 0 C SAE 5 W 50 4 F 20 C High quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures SAE 10 W 50 4 F 20 C High quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures 10 131 z Technical data ...

Page 134: ...d tor sional vibration damper claw shifting via sliding sleeves Gear ratios Transmission gear ratios 1 824 31 17 teeth Primary gear ratio 2 277 41 18 teeth 1st gear 1 583 38 24 teeth 2nd gear 1 259 34 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 033 31 30 teeth 4th gear 0 903 28 31 teeth 5th gear 0 805 29 36 teeth 6th gear 10 132 z Technical data ...

Page 135: ...d spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Spring travel front 4 7 in 120 mm On wheel Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber steplessly adjustable rebound stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber electric 3x adju...

Page 136: ... material rear Organic Wheels and tires Tire combinations recommended at time of going to press As at 12 04 2007 front Continental Conti Road Attack Z 120 55 ZR17 M C 73W rear Continental Conti Road Attack C 180 55 ZR17 M C 73W front Michelin Pilot Road B F TL 120 70 ZR17 M C 58W rear Michelin Pilot Road K TL 180 55 ZR17 M C 73W front Bridgestone BT014 F Radial SE 120 70 ZR17 M C 58W rear Bridgest...

Page 137: ...iew of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motor rad com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Front tire designation 120 70 ZR17 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5 50 x 17 Rear tire designation 180 55 ZR17 10 135 z Tech...

Page 138: ...cal system Rated load of onboard socket 5 A per onboard socket with OA Additional onboard socket 5 A all onboard sockets together Fuses All circuits are electronically protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If an electronic fuse trips and de energizes a circuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery design AGM Abs...

Page 139: ...p of secondary spark plug 0 03 0 01 in 0 8 0 1 mm New max 0 04 in max 1 mm Wear limit Bulbs Bulb for low beam and high beam headlight H11 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for taillight brake light P21 5W 12 V 5 W 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W with OE Turn indicators white RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear R10W 12 V 10 W with OE...

Page 140: ...er Dimensions Motorcycle length 84 4 in 2145 mm Motorcycle height 45 7 in 1160 mm in DIN normal load position without mirrors Motorcycle width 33 3 in 845 mm Handlebar width without mirrors Driver s seat height 31 5 in 800 mm Without driver at unladen weight with OE Low dual seat 30 3 in 770 mm Without driver at unladen weight with OE High dual seat 32 9 in 835 mm Without driver at unladen weight ...

Page 141: ... 492 lbs 223 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs 450 kg Maximum payload 500 lbs 227 kg Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 139 z Technical data ...

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Page 143: ...2 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 142 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 142 BMW Motorrad Service Network 143 Maintenance work 143 Confirmation of maintenance work 144 Confirmation of service 149 11 141 z Service ...

Page 144: ...To ensure that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you adhere to the regular mainte nance schedule for your motor cycle preferably having the work done by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has ex pired evidence of regular mainte nance is essential Certain signs of wear moreover may otherwise ...

Page 145: ...out by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns 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 300 miles 500 km and 750 miles 1 200 km BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year The scope of the ser vices performed may be depen dent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven Your BMW Motorr...

Page 146: ...aintenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 144 z Service ...

Page 147: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 145 z Service ...

Page 148: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 146 z Service ...

Page 149: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 147 z Service ...

Page 150: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 148 z Service ...

Page 151: ...ervice The table is intended as proof of maintenance warranty and repair work the installed optional acces sories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 149 z Service ...

Page 152: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 150 z Service ...

Page 153: ...ng front level 13 96 Checking rear level 15 97 Brake pads Check front 94 Check rear 95 Running in 70 Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever 54 Checking operation 93 Technical data 134 C Case Closing 84 Mounting 85 Opening 84 Removing 85 Center stand Placing on center stand 72 Push off center stand 73 Checklist 66 Clock 22 Adjusting 18 44 Clutch Adjusting clutch lever 54 Check level 98 Checking operation...

Page 154: ...indicator 24 Refueling 73 Technical data 130 Warning for fuel down to reserve 27 Fuel tank 11 Fuses 136 G Gear indicator 22 H Handlebar fittings General view left 16 General view right 17 Hazard warning flashers 16 Switching off 51 Switching on 51 Headlight Adjusting for RHD LHD traffic 60 Headlight range 60 High beam headlight 19 Low beam headlight 19 Parking lights 19 Headlight flasher 16 Heated...

Page 155: ...9 Parking light 50 Parking lights 49 Luggage Correct loading 83 M Maintenance General instructions 90 Mirrors Adjusting 55 Motorcycle General view of left side 11 General view of right side 13 Returning to use 124 Storing 124 Multifunction display 18 O Odometer and tripmeters Display range 22 Resetting 45 Selecting readings 44 Onboard computer Ambient temperature 46 Average consumption 47 Average ...

Page 156: ...ta Brakes 134 Bulbs 137 Clutch 132 Dimensions 138 Electrical system 136 Engine 129 Engine oil 130 Frame 138 Fuel 130 Rear wheel drive 133 Running gear 133 Spark plugs 137 Standards 7 Transmission 132 Weights 139 Wheels and tires 134 Tire Pressure Control TPC Status indicators 48 Sticker on wheel rim 100 Warning indicators 34 Tires Checking inflation pressure 59 Recommended tires 100 Running in 70 ...

Page 157: ...hing off 17 51 Type plate 15 V Vehicle Identification Number 13 W Warning indicators Display 24 Weights Technical data 139 Wheels Installing front wheel 102 Installing rear wheel 105 Removing front wheel 100 Removing rear wheel 104 Technical data 134 12 155 z Index ...

Page 158: ...tigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA can not become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LCC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 S...

Page 159: ...s 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 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ...

Page 160: ...18 l Reserve fuel quantity 3 2 quarts 3 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Single rider with cold tire 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Driver with pas senger and or load with cold tire Tire pressure rear 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Single rider with cold tire 42 1 psi 2 9 bar Driver with pas senger and or load with cold tire BMW recommends Order No 01 47 7 707 407 06 2007 2nd Edition 0147770740...