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Rider's handbook
K 100 RS
K1

BMW Motorrad GmbH + Co

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In the interests of continuing technical development, we reserve

the right to modify designs, equipment and accessories.
Motorcycle and dealer data
Dimensions, weights and performance data are quoted to gener-
ally accepted tolerances.
Model Frame No .
Fuel consumption figures were determined at the time of closing
for press in accordance with ISO standard . First registered on Licence plate No.

Depending on the equipment specification of your motorcycle Dealer's name and address
and on the accessories fitted to it, discrepancies may occur in with telephone number
comparison with the information contained in the text and/or illus- (dealer's stamp)
trations in this handbook. Furthermore, the specifications of ver-
sions sold in specific countries may differ in a similar manner.
Please note that no claims will be entertained in this respect. 1st owner

Errors and omissions excepted. Name

© 1989 BMW Motorrad GmbH + Co. Address

Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permis- 2nd owner Licence plate No .
sion of
BMW Motorrad GmbH + Co, Name
Technical Service Department.
Address
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany.
3rd owner Licence plate No.

Name

Address

Keys to motorcycle
The ignition, fuel filler and storage compartments have identical locks.
1 folding head master key and 2 rigid head spare keys are supplied .
A self adhesive label bearing the key number is also supplied .Keep it in a
safe place and prevent unauthorized persons from seeing it.
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Dear motorcyclist and

BMW enthusiast,

We congratulate you on choosing a BMW motorcycle and welcome you to the group of BMW
riders.

Safety is a prime consideration in motorcycling. The better acquainted you are with the motor-
cycle, the more serenely you can move in road traffic.

That is why we ask you to please spare a little time to read this Rider's Handbook thoroughly
before you start serious riding. It contains important information on operating your motorcycle
to enable you to fully exploit the technical delights of your BMW.You will also find helpful infor-
mation regarding care and maintenance to ensure that your BMW motorcycle is always in prop-
er operating condition to ensure maximum road safety and retention of its value.

In conclusion, may we wish you and those who ride with you many an enjoyable journey.

Yours sincerely,
BMW Motorrad GmbH + Co.

J
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Please Note: Important Safety Information!

For your personal safety, BMW recommends that you use only parts and accessories
approved by BMW.

By using Genuine BMW Parts and Accessories tested and approved by BMW, you can enjoy
the assurance of knowing that these products have been certified after appropriate testing as
suitable for using on , or in conjunction with, your BMW motorcycle. BMW assumes full respon-
sibility for these products when used as directed.

BMW assumes no liability whatsoever for parts and accessories which it has not ap-
proved.

When you use such non-approved products on your BMW motorcycle,you do so at your own
risk. BMW is unable to determine whether each aftermarket part and accessory can be used
without representing a risk for life and limb. A general operating permit also cannot provide a
guarantee for spare parts or accessory products as the scope of testing for such parts is not
generally adequate.

Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with
competent advice on all matters concerning them, can be obtained from any authorised BMW
dealer.
 Operating instructions

Safety check

Starting - Riding - Parking

Care and maintenance

Specifications

Alphabetical index
Operating instructions
Where is everything?
- General views of motorcycles (8,9)
How does it work?
- Ignition and steering wheel lock (10)
- LCD Digital clock (10)
- Lefthand instrument unit (11)
- Central instrument unit (11)
- Righthand instrument unit (11)
- Lefthand handlebar controls (12)
- Righthand handlebar controls (12)
- Self-cancelling indicators (12)
- Refuelling (13)
- Storage space (13)
- Releasing dualseat lock (14)
( ) Figures in brackets => Page on which
item is described.
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Where is everything?
oFigures in brackets
=> Page on which item is described

=> Cooling system expansion tank (51)

2 => Ignition/steering lock (10)
3 => Gear change pedal (28)
4 => Electrical socket
5 => Prop stands (21 ,29)
6 => Folding handle (29) (For placing
motorcycle on stand)
7 => Centre stand (29)
8 => Storage space on left with inte-
grated dualseat lock release/ hel-
met holder (13,14)
9 => Dualseat lock release/ helmet
holder (13,14)
10 => Storage compartment (13)
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Where is everything?
oFigures in brackets
=> Page on which item is described
=> Humps (detachable) (14)
2 => Right storage space (13,14)
3 => Spring strut (monas hock) adjuster
(21)
4 => Brake fluid reservoir, rear wheel
brake (18)
5 => Type plate and frame number
6 => Brake pedal (19)
7 => Fuel filler cap (13)
8 => Oil level check aperture (17)
9 => Brake fluid reservoir, front wheel
brake (18)
10 => Storage compartment, tool kit (34)
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How does it work?

Operating instructions

Ignition and steering lock LeD Digital clock

o => Ignition off. Setting to correct time
Steering locked. • Use a ballpoint pen or similar to press in
=> Ignition off. the appropriate button (h/min).
Key can be withdrawn h => For setting hours.
2 => On position .
Ignition and all other electrical cir- min => For setting minutes.
cuits switched on .
3 => Parking lights on .
Key can be withdrawn.
Steering locked .
Note
Do not leave the parking lights on for
more than a short period. Ensure that the
battery is always properly charged.
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Lefthand instrument unit Central instrument unit Righthand instrument unit

=> Speedometer => Turn indicator telltale 1 => Revolution counter
2 => Distance recorder Green 2 => Engine oil pressure
3 => Trip distance recorder 2 => High beam telltale Red (page 27)
4 => Knob for resetting trip distance re- Blue 3 => Alternator
corder 3 => Rear light monitor Red (page 27)
5 => Fuel gauge Red (page 27) 4 => Choke for cold start
Warning lamp 4 => Neutral/idle telltale Orange
Red if approx. 5 I reserve Green 5 => Coolanttemperaturewarning light
5 => LCD Digital clock Orange (page 17)
Setting (page 10) 6 => Digital gear display
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Lefthand handlebar controls Righthand handlebar controls Self cancelling indicators

=> Choke control for cold start (page 1 => Ignition kill switch The left or right indicators are cancelled auto-
26) Centre position: matically after a certain time or distance:
2 => Lefthand indicator switch All electrical circuits energized Time:
Pressed: when ignition on => After approx. 10 seconds on open
Lefthand indicator flashes 2 => Starter push button roads above approx. 50 km/h (30
3 => Horn control 3 => Light switch: mph)
4 => Headlight dipswitch : o => lights off Distance :
=D => main beam ::D 0: => parking lights => After approx. 21 0 m (690 ft) in urban
~D => dipped beam .~. => dipped headlight
or slow moving traffic .
=D => headlight flasher 4 => Righthand indicator switch
Pressed:
Righthand indicator flashes
5 => Indicator cancel switch
Pressed:
Left/right indicator off
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Refuelling Storage spaces

• Unlock the filler cap (key opens all locks K 1: K 100 RS:
on motorcycle). => Lefthand (1) storage spaces: • Open the dualseat (see Page (4) .
=> Cap jumps up automatically. In rear fairing (approx. 6 I). Lock- • Take the cover off the rear storage com-
• Withdraw key. able. partment.
• Refuel/push cap down to lock. => Tool kit, breakdown set for tubeless => The storage compartment (app. 9
tyres : litres) in the rear section is for the
Caution In front right storage compartment. tool kit, tubeless tyre repair kit and
Remember that fuel expands if it be- Lockable. vehicle documents.
comes warm from the effect of heat or
the sun's rays. Never fill the tank to the
brim.
Note
Use premium grade un leaded fuel con-
forming to German Industrial Standard
DIN 51 607, minimum octane number 95
(Research Method, ROZ) and 85 (Motor
Method, MOZ)
Premium grade leaded fuel conforming to
DIN 51 600, minimum octane number 98
(ROZ) and 88 (MOZ).
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Releasing dualseat lock Dismantling/modifying raised

tail section
K 1: K 100 RS: K 1:
• Open lefthand storage compartment in In key positions : Tool required:
rear fairing (key operates all locks) . o => The dualseat is locked. - Angled Alien key
• Pull cable (3) in direction of arrow. 1 => Press in the lock. => 4 mm across flats
=> Dualseat lock is released . The dualseat is unlocked and can Procedure:
• Take off dualseat. be opened. • Unscrew retaining bolts (5) .
• Helmet holder (4) : The key can be withdrawn . • Remove tail section to top and rear.
Below lefthand storage compartment 2 => Press in the lock. • Unscrew retaining bolts (6).
cover. The helmet holder opens. • The seat cushion can be set to three dif-
The dualseat and helmet holder can be ferent positions to suit the size of the rider.
locked again when the key is withdrawn.
Safety check
Safety checks before you start
- General note (16)
- High performance ignition system (16)
- Engine oil level (17)
- Fuel level (17)
- Coolant level (17)
- Brake fluid level
- front wheel brake (18)
- rear wheel brake (18)
- Brake pedal travel (19)
- Handbrake lever travel (19)
- Clutch level travel (19)
- Tyre pressures (20)
- Tyre tread depth (20)
- Rims / valve caps (20)
- Spring strut setting (21)
- Prop stands (21)
- Lighting (21)
- Loads (22)
( ) Figure in brackets => Page on which
item is described .
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Safety checks before you

start

General note High performance ignition

system
Perform the safety checks conscientiously. Your motorcycle is equipped with a digital
This allows you to rectify any faults on your electronic engine management system
motorcycle before you set off (refer to care (MOTRONIC) and a high performance igni-
and maintenance from page 31 on) , or to tion system .
have them rectified at your BMW Motor Cycle
Service Shop. You will then have the assur- Caution
ance that your motorcycle is fully roadworthy. Do not touch any live parts when the
Only a motorcycle which is in proper working engine is running or the ignition
order assures your own safety and the safety switched on! Hazard!
of other road users.
If you have any problems or difficulties, con-
tact your BMW Motorcycle Service Shop who
will be able to provide you with professional
advice.
Engine oil level Fuel level Coolant level
Checking Checking Checking
• Position motorcycle on its stand on a flat , • Open fuel filler cap. • Engine cold.
level surface. • Check fuel level visually. K 100 RS:
• Run the engine for a short time and then • Close fuel filler cap. • Remove the battery cover on the right.
switch it off. • If telltale lamp lights up (arrow) : • Read off coolant level at the MIN/MAX
• Check the oil level reading after a few min- => approx. 5 litres (1 .1 gal) fuel re- marks on the expansion tank (arrow).
utes at the ring marking. serve • If necessary, top up with coolant to the lo-
=> maximum level (1) • Total capacity : wer edge of the filler necklMAX mark (see
=> minimum level (2) => 22 litres (4.8 gal) fuel. Page 51) .
• Capacities between Minimum/Maximum Note
marks : Caution If the coolant temperature warning lamp
=> approx. 0.6 litres (1 .05 pints) Petrol is flammable and explosive! No (orange) comes on, check coolant level in
smoking! No naked lights when check- expansion tank (see above).
Caution ing fuel level! If expansion tank full and warning lamp
Always ensure oil level is not above on or excessive coolant consumption,
Maximum and not below Minimum contact BMW Motorcycle Service Shop.
mark! Risk of damage to engine!
Brake fluid level Brake fluid level
Front wheel brake Rear wheel brake Note
Checking Checking Check brake discs and brake calipers to
ensure that they are free of oil, grease and
• Turn handlebars to the left. K 1: cleaning agents.
• Sight glass (1) must be fully covered with • Slightly raise the tank cover at the
brake fluid. right. Caution
• If air bubble in sight glass, top up brake K 100 RS: Do not use your motorcycle if there is
fluid . any doubt about whether the brake
• Remove the right-hand battery cover.
• Take reading of brake flu id level at MAXI
system is operating properly!
Caution Consult BMW Motorcycle Service
MIN markings.
Do not allow fluid to drop below Mini- Shop immediately!
mum level! => Maximum level (2)
=> Minimum level (3)
Top up brake fluid up to MAX marking, if
necessary. Refer to p. 50 for topping up.

Caution
Do not allow fluid to drop below Mini-
mum level!
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Brake pedal travel Handbrake lever travel Clutch lever travel

Checking Checking Checking
The brake pedal travel is factory set and must The handbrake lever travel is a design fea- • Pull lever until resistance is felt.
not be altered. ture and cannot be altered . • Measure free travel.
Should be (arrow):
Caution Caution
=> 4 +/-0.5 mm.
Sudden changes in the amount of free Sudden changes in the amount of free
travel or a spongy feeling at the brake travel or a spongy feeling at the brake Normal clutch wear automatically causes re-
pedal are signs of possible malfunc- lever are signs of possible malfunc- duction in travel. This should be corrected
tions in the hydraulic system. tions in the hydraulic system. during a BMW Inspection.
Contact a BMW Motorcycle Service Contact a BMW Motorcycle Service Refer to p. 43 for basic setting .
Shop without delay! Shop without delay!
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Tyre pressures Tread depth Rims/valve caps

Checking Checking Checking
• Tyres cold • Measure tread depth in the middle of the • Check rims for signs of damage.
• Unscrew valve caps. tyre with a tread depth gauge (arrow).
• Check/correct tyre pressure . Caution
BMW recommendation (minimum) :
• Screw on valve caps Always replace damaged rims without
Front wheel delay!
One up => 2mm
=> front 2.2 bar • Check that metal valve caps with seal are
Rear wheel tightly seated on valves .
=> rear 2.5 bar => up to 130 km/h (80 mph) 2 mm
Two up => over 130 km/h (80 mph) 3 mm Caution
=> front 2.5 bar Tyre valves tend to open suddenly be-
=> rear 2.9 bar Caution cause of centrifugal forces at high
Ensure tyre always have minimum le- speeds! Valve caps prevent a sudden
Caution gal tread depth! loss of tyre pressure!
Incorrect tyre pressure can consider-
ably affect the driving characteristics
of the motor cycle and tyre life!
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Spring strut preload Prop stands Lights

Setting Checking Before starting off, always check that the
K 1: • Place motorcycle on centre stand. lights are working properly:
• Adjustment at the drive end. • Move prop stands down as far as stop. => dipped headlight
K100RS: . • Push prop stands back until spring action => main beam
takes effect/release. => rear lights
• Adjustment at the frame end.
• Using the hook wrench with extension => Return springs must automati- => handbrake light
from the motorcycle tool kit, set preload of cally retract stand (arrow) fully. => foot brake light
coil spring according to operating condi- Note => indicators
tion. Prop stand is linked to ignition. Note
o Tension stage => "normal" for solo Engine cannot be started if stand ex-
tended . If the indicator lights flash at a faster fre-
riding. quency, this is a sign that a bulb or indica-
1st Tension stage => "medium" with tor relay is faulty.
piliopassenger or Have the fault rectified at a BMW Motorcy-
heavy luggage. cle Service Shop.
2nd Tension stage => "hard" for heavy
loads.
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Loads
Your motorcycle can be equipped with a spe- • Do not exceed the maxi mum load for Do not exceed the permissible gross
cially developed luggage system. each case. weight (480 kg) (1056Ibs).
Maximum loads : Permissible gross weight comprises:
For the K 100 RS , the BMW luggage system
comprises: => Each pannier case 2 kg => Motorcycle with full tank
=> Integral BMW cases => Centre bag 6 kg => Rider
=> BMW top case => Per integral case 10 kg => Pillion passenger
=> BMW tank-top rucksack => 20 litre top case 5 kg => Luggage
and concerning K 1 composed of: => Accessories
• Refer to systeem description for fitting
=> two pannier cases and removing cses. Caution
=> one top case • Check that the fastenings are correctly lo- Maximum speed with luggage system
=> one tank top rucksack cated and tight. attached:
Take off humps before fitting! Note => 130 km/h (80 mph)!
Do not exceed these specified load limits. Ride behaviour affected at high
Checking Pannier/integral cases must be used as speeds.
• Pannier/i ntegral cases must be used as pairs only.
pairs only. Ensure that the weight is evenly distrib-
• It is essential for weight to be distributed uted on both sides.
evenly between the right and left cases.
Starting - Riding - Parking
And now we're off!
- Some running-in rules (24)
- Engine speed limits (24)
- Before starting the engine (25)
- Switching on ignition (25)
- Selecting neutral (25)
- Operating the choke (26)
- Pressing the starter switch (26)
- Resetting choke (26)
- Engine oil pressure (27)
- Battery charge current/alternator
(27)
- Rear light telltale (27)
- Changing gears (28)
- Moving off/shifting up (28)
- Shifting down (28)
- Placing motorcycle on centre stand
(29)
- Moving motorcycle off centre stand
(29)
- Placing motorcycle on prop stand
(29)
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item is described
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And now we're off!

Starting - Riding - Parking

Some running-in rules Engine speed limits

Carefully running-in your motorcycle can o to 1000 km (600 miles)
make a positive contribution to performance => max. 5000 rpm (1)
and operating life. For this reason , please
pay close attention to the running-in rules 1000 to 2000 km (600 1200 miles)
and engine speed limits given below. => max. 7000 rpm (2)
While running-in your motorcycle , frequently After 2000 km (1200 miles)
vary engine load and speed. Running-in is => max. 8900 rpm (3)
ideally carried on roads with plenty of curves
and gradients, rather than motorways. Caution
Avoid , if possible, full brake applications until Exceeding maximum engine speeds
after the first 500 km (300 miles) . increases engine wear!
Run in the tyres for at least 500 km (300
miles) by frequently adopting leanover posi-
tions.
Remember to have the first inspection per-
formed after 1000 km (600 miles) .
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Before starting the engine Switching on ignition Selecting neutral

• Place motorcycle on centre stand. • Use ignition key to turn ignition lock into => Neutral telltale light (1) comes on.
• Check that ignition killswitch is in position On position (2). => Digital gear display (2) in position
(1) . ("0").
Caution
Note
Place motorcycle on centre stand.
Engine can only be started when
Prop stand has start lockout.
killswitch in position (1).
Ignition killswitch in positions (O):
=> Electrical circuits for ignition, in-
jection system, fuel pump and
starter deenergised.
Emergency stop:
Move switch into position (O).
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Operating choke (increased cold Pressing starter switch Resetting choke (increased cold
starting speed) starting speed)
Operate choke lever depending on engine or => Engine starts. As engine runs more smoothly
ambient temperature. • If necessary, operate throttle twist grip => Move gradually back to position (0).
Position 2 : gently. Note
=> below 0 QC. • Disengage clutch when starting engine at Do not run engine at fast speeds for too
Position 1 : ambient temperatures below 0 QC. long.
=> above 0 QC. Note Move back choke lever as soon as possi-
Position 0: Attempting to start engine with a flat bat- ble.
tery will cause relay to chatter audibly. Do not warm up engine at idling speed .
=> engine at normal operating tem-
perature. Further attempts at starting will damage Move off immediately after starting.
starter relay.
Charge battery!
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Engine oil pressure Charge current / Alternator Rear light telltale

Telltale light (1) out: Telltale light (2) goes out: Checking
=> After engine starts. => after engine starts. • Switch on ignition , parking lights/ dipped
=> At idling speed. => at idling speed. headlight.
Note • Operate handbrake and brake pedal.
Caution - Telltale light (3) goes out:
If telltale light comes on when on the
If telltale light lights up when on the => Tail and brake light operating.
move:
move, immediately:
Contact BMW Motorcycle Service Shop. - Telltale light does not go out:
• declutch Battery will discharge. => Bulb, cable or switch faulty.
• switch off ignition - Telltale lights up when on the move:
• bring motorcycle safely to a stop => Fault in brake or tail light.
• check engine oil level A tail light fault can only be detected when the
If there is enough oil in the engine, parking lights or dipped headlight are
contact a BMW Motorcycle Service switched on.
Shop.
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Changing gears
Moving off/shifting up Shifting down
Caution
• Pull clutch lever. • Close throttle twist grip.
Avoid sudden changes in transmis-
• Press gear change pedal down fully. • Pull clutch lever.
sion load, particularly on wet or slip-
• Engage clutch smoothly. • Shift down into next lower gear. pery roads.
• Increase engine speed slightly when en- • Engage clutch again slowly.
gaging clutch . • After clutch engaged , accelerate.
• After clutch engaged, accelerate. Note
• Similar procedure for shifting up into 2nd , Alter throttle opening to reduce the jerk
3rd, 4th and 5th gear.
caused by selecting lower gear.
Note Digital gear display in revolution counter
Do not allow clutch to slip when changing indicates gear selected.
gears. Vary speed only with the throttle. Select a lower gear if engine speed drops
below 1500 rpm during normal riding.
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Placing motorcycle on centre Lowering motorcycle down off Placing motorcycle on prop
stand centre stand stand
• Left hand on left handlebar twist grip. • Left hand on left handlebar twist grip. • Left hand on left handle bar twist grip.
• Right hand on folding handle. • Right hand on folding handle. • Right hand on dualseat.
• Right foot on stand lever of centre stand . • Push motorcycle forward off centre stand => not on humps!
• Transfer full body weight onto centre (arrow). • Extend prop stand fully forward by means
stand . • Check that centre stand is fully retracted . of it's extension arm.
• Pull motorcycle up and back onto centre Note • Tilt motorcycle slowly onto stand.
stand (arrow). Always ensure that the stand is resting on Note
• Check that motorcycle is firmly sup- a firm surface. Make sure the stand is always resting on a
ported.
firm surface.
Caution On a slope always position front of motor-
Centre stand must be fully retracted be- cycle pointing uphill and engage 1st gear.
fore setti ng off!
Caution
Prop stand must be fully retracted be-
fore setti ng off!
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Care and maintenance
- General notes (32 ,33)
- Tool kit, repair kit for tubeless tyres (34)
- Removing/installing front wheel (35,36)
- Removing/installing rear wheel (37,38)
- Changing/checking spark plugs (39,42)
- Adjusting clutch (43)
- Checking oil levels/changing oil (44-48)
- Topping up brake fluid
- Front wheel brake (49 ,50)
- Rear wheel brake (49 ,50)
- Correcting coolant level (51)
- Changing air filter element (52,53)
- Checking brake pads
- Front wheel (54)
- Rear wheel (55)
- Electrical system: replacing bulbs , ad-
justing headlight beam throw, aiming
headlight beam , replacing fuses (56,62)
- Servicing battery (62 ,64)
- Troubleshooting table (65)
- Cleaning/care (66,67)
- Laying up motorcycle/restoring to serv-
ice (68,69)
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item is described.
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Care and maintenance

General notes
The section which follows provides you with Your BMW Motorcycle Service Shop has the
information regarding care and maintenance necessary technical expertise and properly
of your motorcycle. You will need a certain trained staff. Take advantage of the help they
technical knowledge and skill in using tools to can offer you. It will ensure that your motorcy-
perform the necessary care and mainte- cle is always in proper working order. Think of
nance jobs. your own safety and trouble free operation of
Only in this way can you be sure that the work your motorcycle.
which you perform will also bring you the de- Do not attempt to perform any more exten-
sired success. sive work.
Your motorcycle reflects a high technical Have your motorcycle inspected and serv-
standard . Special tools, special diagnostics iced at the specified intervals.
and test systems as well as expert knowl- Use only Genuine BMW Parts and Accesso-
edge are required to keep your motorcycle in ries .
top shape.
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Technical Modifications Genuine BMW Parts and Acces-

sories
Technical modifications are only permitted to For safety reasons use only Genuine BMW Genuine BMW Parts are parts, components
a limited extent.Remember to comply with Parts and Accessories. and accessory items supplied by BMW
any legal requ irements when modifying your BMW is unable to inspect and test every after Motorrad GmbH + Co.
motorcycle. market part and accessory and therefore BMW Motorrad GmbH + Co. warrants that
Be aware of what is stated in the Construc- cannot assume any responsibility for such such parts are genuine and free of defects in
tion & Use Regulations. non BMW parts. respect of material and manufacture.
Your BMW Motorcycle Service Shop will be Genuine BMW Parts are identical to the parts
glad to advise you on the merits of any modifi- originally used in your new BMW motorcycle.
cations you have in mind, the legal situation
and factory recommendations concerning
specific technical modifications to your mo-
torcycle.
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Tool kit Repair kit for tubeless tyres

K 1: 2 ring wrenches / Only suitable for punctures up to 4 mm (0.61
• Toolkit in front right storage compart- waf 10 x 12 mm ./ in) in diameter.
ment in fairing . Please refer to instructions with kit for repair
waf 17 x 19 mm v'
K 100 RS: procedure.
• Toolkit in rear-section compartment.
1 spark plug wrench v
5 Alien keys . / Caution
Contents
waf 3mm , / : = IflSWvtl\OJT fj..fCC P/...\J6- Maximum speed:
1 leatherette wallet . /
waf 4 mm, ./ => 60 km/h (37 mph) !
all purpose pliers ../ Maximum distance:
large screwdriver (reversible blade) ~
waf 5 mm , ./
waf 6 mm, v => 400 km (250 miles)!
small screwdriver /' Always have tyre renewed as soon as
2 open ended wrenches
waf 8 mm. v possible.
box wrench for wheel studs -./
waf* 10 x 13 mm v
hook wrench for spring strut /
waf 17 x 19 mm V
tubular extension . /
iNM" telt tl "''''' ,/
4 flat fuses 15 A
*waf => width across flats
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Removing/installing front wheel

Tools required K 1: • Withdraw stub axle (8).
- Alien keys • Loosen retaining bolts (1). • Take out left/right spacing bushings (9).
=> waf4 , • Unscrew 7 fastening bolts (2/3) . • Take off brake calipers.
=> waf 6, • Withdraw left/right fairing section from • Run front wheel out to the front.
guide rails .
=> waf 8. Caution
• Mark installed position on tyre or note di-
- Open ended wrench rection of rotation arrow on tyre. Do not damage brake discs and pads
=> waf 13. • Unscrew fastening bolts (4) for left/right when removing.
- Tubular extension brake caliper,take off mounting brackets Do not operate handbrake lever when
(5). wheel removed.
Procedure for removing wheel • Unscrew axle bolt (6). Keep wheel bearings free of dirt and
• Place motorcycle on centre stand. • Slacken axle clamp bolts (7). moisture.
• Position support below engine (1) (re-
move bottom section of fairing, if neces-
sary):
=> front wheel exposed.
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Procedure for installing wheel • Tighten lefthand axle clamp bolts (7). Tightening torques
• Remove support from below engine . Axle bolt (5)
• Roll front wheel in between forks . Pay at-
tention to direction of rotation arrow or • Vigorously compress telescopic forks => 33 +/-4 Nm .
marking on tyre. several times with handbrake applied.
Brake caliper bolt (6)
• Fit left/right brake caliper onto brake • Tighten righthand axle clamp bolts .
=> 32 +/-2 Nm .
discs. K 1:
• Coat the guide rails (12) in the rubber Axle clamp bolts (7)
• Insert spacing bushings.
support lightly with tyre assembly pa- => 14 +/-2 Nm.
On left in direction of travel:
ste.
=> wide bushing (10). Caution
• Insert left/rig ht fairing sections into
On right in direction of travel : guide rails. Do not damage brake discs and pads
=> narrow bushing (9) . • Screw in fastening bolts (2/3) with when installing.
• Grease stub axle (8). washers. Tighten gently. Have tightening torques checked by
• Install stub axle from the right (raising • Tighten the retaining bolts (1) on the BMW Motorcycle Service Shop.
wheel at same time). retaining plate/fork stabilizer. On motorcycles with ABS, it is essen-
• Fit on profile disc (11) . tial to check/adjust the sensor gap. See
• Tighten axle bolt (6). ABS operating instructions.
• Install brake calipers with mounting
brackets and tighten bolts (4).
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Removing/installing rear wheel

Tools required • Remove cover (4) for wheel studs. • Unscrew bolts (7) for brake calipers.
- Open ended wrench • Unscrew 4 wheel studs (5). • Carefully remove brake calipers; place
=> waf 10. • Unscrew central bolt (6). down on swing arm.
• Lift rear wheel off centering spigot and roll
- Alien keys out to the rear.
=> waf 8. • Pay attention to shim(s).
- Screwdriver with reversible blade.
Do not damage brake discs and pads
- Box wrench for wheel studs.
when removing.
- Tubular extension Do not operate brake pedal when wheel
Procedure for removing wheel removed.
• Place motorcycle on centre stand .
• Engage first gear.
• Take off humps and dualseat.
• Unscrew bolts (1 /3) for rear wh eel cover
(2).
• Take off rear wheel cover.
38

Procedure for installing wheel

• Check that wheel centering spigot, con- • Screw in brake caliper bolts (7) with wash-
tact faces of wheel hub and shims are free er (8). Ensure that angle plate (9) for pulse
eau
of grease. sensor cable is also secured . Do I
• Fit shim(s) (1) onto wheel centering • Insert cover for wheel/central bolts. whe
spigot. • Install rear wheel cover. Pay attention to Oor
• Insert rear wheel into hole for centering plastic washers. rem
spigot. • Install dualseat and humps. Use
• Carefully fit brake calipers onto brake the :
discs. Hav
• Screw in wheel studs (5) with taper rings BMI
Tightening torques
handtight and screw tight crosswise with Onl
tubular extension . Wheel/central bolts (5/6) tiall
• Tighten central bolt (6) and bushing (2) => 105 +/-7 Nm . AB~
with tubular extension. Brake caliper bolts (7)
=> 32 +/-2 Nm .
 39

Renewing spark plugs

Tools required K 100 RS: • Unscrew the spark plugs with the com-
- Alien keys • Take off the spark plug cover. bined socket wrench (4) .
• Carefully detach the spark plug connec- • Check spark plugs (pages 40-42), clean
=> waf4, or renew.
tors (3) with the pliers. Reconnect in the
=> waf8. same way when installing. • Install in reverse order.
- Screwdriver with reversible blade • Check that the spark plug connectors are Tightening torque
- All purpose pliers tight.
Spark plugs
- Spark plug wrench
=> 20 +/-2 Nm .
- Wheel stud wrench
Procedure Caution
Maintain an electrode gap of 0.6 + 0.1
K 1:
mm.
• Remove bottom section of fairing (1) .
Carefully tighten spark plugs without
• Remove middle section of fairing (2) . tubular extension.
Use only approved spark plugs with
the correct heat rating.
40

Checking spark plugs

• Electrode gap Spark plug appearance Normal
• Measure distance with feeler gauge. The spark plug appearance can provide in- Insulator nose coloured light grey to fawn
Specified value: formation regarding operation of the ignition brown .
and fuel injection system as well as regarding Spark plug heat range is correct.
=> 0.60 + 0.1 mm the state and operating conditions of the en- Engine condition , combustion and combus-
Maximum value: gine. tion temperature are correct.
=> 0.90 mm. Inspection
Ignition and fuel system operating properly.

Caution • Ride motorcycle for approx. 10 km (6

It is essential to replace spark plugs miles) at moderate engine speed to warm
up engine.
which are at the maximum!
Do not bend down earth electrode! • Switch off engine while motorcycle is still
moving.
• Do not run engine for an extended period
at idle speed immediately before switch-
ing it off.
• Unscrew spark plugs (page 39).
 41

Carbon fouled Remedy Bright (overheated)

Spark plug covered with soft, dry carbon de- • Have fuel injection system examined by Electrode and spark plug housing coloured
posits. BMW Motorcycle Service Shop. snow white despite extended period of op-
• Renew air filter (page 52). eration .
Effects when riding The centre and earth electrodes show signs
• Use spark plugs with the correct heat rat-
=> Poor cold starting ing (page 80) . of melting due to excessively high tempera-
=> Ignition misfires (creep current) tures and self-ignition .
=> Dark exhaust emissions Effects when riding
Possible causes => Power loss.
=> Fuel injection system not operating => Engine misfires.
properly (mixture too "rich ").
=> Total engine failure (engine dam-
=> Air filter dirty. age).
=> Frequent short journeys.
=> Spark plug with incorrect heat rating
installed (too "cold").
42

Possible causes Coated with oil Remedy

=> Fuel injection system not operating Electrodes and interior of spark plug coated • Have engine repaired by BMW Motorcy-
properly (mixture too "lean") . with film of black oil. cle Service Shop.
=> Firing point incorrectly set (ad- Effect when riding General
vanced too far) .
=> Deposits in combustion chamber. => Poor starting . Worn electrodes:
=> Spark plug too "hot" (incorrect heat => Ignition misfires. => Poor starting.
rating) . Possible causes => Ignition misfires, especially when
Remedy => Oil in combustion chamber. accelerating .
.~

• Have ignition and fuel injection system, => Worn pistons, piston rings, cylin- Remedy
combustion chambers and valves exam- ders or valve guides. • Renew spark plugs.
ined by BMW Motorcycle Service Shop.
• Use spark plugs with correct heat rating
(page 80).
Adjusting clutch
Tools required
- Open ended wrench • Detach cable at release lever (4). • Adjust free travel of clutch lever (1) with
=> waf 13. • Push rubber seal together towards middle adjusting screw (3) to specified value .
of cable. • Tighten lock nut (2) .
- Box wrench
• Measure length of exposed cable (5) at
=> waf10. release lever.
Procedur ~ • • Specified value:
• Measure free travel of lever (1) . => 75 +/-1.
Specified value: • Adjust to specified value with adjusting
screw (3); attach cable. Slacken lock nut
=> 4 +/--0.5 mm . (6) at release lever.
• Slacken lock nut (2). • Slacken adjusting screw (7) 2 to 3 turns.
• Turn adjusting screw (3) to the left: • Tighten adjusting screw by hand until re-
=> reduces free travel. sistance is felt (pressure point).
• Turn adjusting screw (3) to the right: • Tighten lock nut (6).
=> increases free travel.
44

Changing engine oil/oil filter

Tools required K 100 RS:
- Alien keys • Take out the four retaining bolts (ar-
rows) for the engine spoiler.
=> waf5,
• Detach the engine spoiler.
=> waf8.
- Special wrench (for oil filter element).
Procedure
• Warm engine up to normal operating tem-
perature.
• Place motorcycle on centre stand .
K 1:
• Unscrew fastening bolts (1) from bot-
tom section of fairing .
• Take off fairing section to the rear/
down the way.
 45

• Unscrew oil drain plug (2) . Drain oil into • Pour in engine oil through funn el into filler
collecting vessel. opening (7).
• Screw in oil drain plug with new seal. (Refer to p. 78 for oil grades).
• Unscrew bolts (3) for oil filter cover (4), Capacity:
take off cover. => 3.75 I (6.6 pints) (with filter
• Unscrew oil filter element (5) with special change),
wrench (6). => 3.50 I (6.2 pints) (without filter
• Apply a light coating of oil to seal of new change).
element. Screw in element hand-tight. • Screw in oil filler plug (8) with seal (9).
• Install oil filter cover with new a-ring seal. • Run engine briefly/switch off.
Tightening torque • Check oil level after a few minutes at oil
sight glass.
Oil drain plug (2)
• Install fairing section.
=> 20 +/-4 Nm
Note
Dispose of old oil and oil filter element
properly.
46

Checking gearbox oil level Changing gearbox oil

Tools required Tools required • Screw in oil drain plug (2) with new seal.
- Alien key - Alien key • Pour in gear oil through funnel into filler
=> wafS. opening (refer to p. 79 for oil grades) .
=> waf S.
• Capacity:
- Hook wrench for spring strut (for use as - Box wrench
dipstick).
=> 0.80 I (1.4 pints).
=> waf19.
• Check oil level.
Procedure Procedure • Screw in oil filler plug with new seal.
• Place motorcycle on centre stand . • Warm engine up to normal operating tem- Tightening torque:
• Unscrew oil filler plug (1). perature.
• Hold clean hook wrench (2) with handle • Place motorcycle on centre stand . Oil drain/oil filler plug (2/1)
and insert into hole as far as measuring • Position collecting vessel below oil drain => 23 Nm.
edge (3)/ withdraw. plug (2). Note
• Marking line (4): • Unscrew oil filler plug (1) . Dispose of old oil properly.
=> maximum level. • Unscrew oil drain plug/drain oil.
Tip of key (5):
=> minimum level.
 47

Checking oil level in rear-wheel Changing oil in rear-wheel drive

drive
Tools required Tools required • Screw in oil drain plug with new seal.
- Alien key • Pour in gear oil through funnel into filler
- Alien key opening (refer to p. 79 for oil grades).
=> waf S. => wafS.
• Capacity :
- Box wrench => 0.25 I (0.44 pints).
Procedure
• Place motorcycle on centre stand .
=> waf 19. • Check oil level.
• Unscrew plug (1) from oil filler hole. Procedure • Screw in oil filler plug with new seal.
Bottom turn of thread of oil filler opening : • Warm engine up to normal operating tem- Tightening torque
=> maximum level. perature.
• Oil drain/oil filler plug
• Place motorcycle on centre stand .
=> 23 +/-3 Nm.
• Position collecting vessel below oil drain
plug (2). Note
• Unscrew oil filler plug (1) . Dispose of old oil properly.
• Unscrew oil drain plug/drain oil.
48

Changing telescopic fork oil

Special tools • Unscrew oil filler plugs on left/right slider • Push motorcycle off centre stand .
- Screwdriver with reversible blade. tubes. • Compress and extend telescopic forks
• Push motorcycle off centre stand. several times with handbrake applied to
- Alien key. bleed forks .
• Compress and extend telescopic forks
=> waf6. several times with handbrake applied. • Screw in oil filler plugs.
Procedure • Place motorcycle on centre stand. Note
• Place motorcycle on centre stand . • Screw in oil drain plugs . Damping effect must be felt when bleed-
• Position collecting vessel below oil drain • Pour in telescopic fork oil through funnel ing forks after 5 to 10 strokes.
plugs (1). into filler opening (refer to p. 79 for oil Ensure equal quantity of oil in both forks.
• Unscrew oil drain plugs on left/right stan - grades). Dispose of old oil properly.
chion. Capacity per fork:
• Drain oil. => 0.40 - 0.01 I (0.8 - 0.02 pints).
 49

Topping up brake fluid

Front wheel brake Note
Tools required Use only fresh brake fluid conforming to
specification DOT 4.
- Screwdriver with reversible blade.
Procedure Caution
• Unscrew 4 cross head-screws (1) (press Brake fluid may cause damage to
cover down when doing this). paintwork!
• Turn handlebars fully to the left. Take off
cover (2) and rubber membrane (3). Note
• Top up brake fluid to upper edge of sight Brake fluid is subject to high thermal
glass (arrow). stresses and absorbs moisture from the
• Fit on rubber membrane and cover. surrounding air.
• Press on cover, turn handlebars fully to For this reason:
the right. Tighten crosshead screws gen-
tly. Caution
Brake fluid must be changed annually
by BMW Motorcycle Service Shop!
Rear wheel brake K 100 RS: Note
• Take off the right-hand battery panel. Use only fresh brake fluid conforming to
Tools required
• Pull reservoir out of fi xing clamp. specification DOT 4.
- Angled alien key • Take off cover with rubber membrane.
=> 4 mm across flats • Top up brake fluid to MAX mark (2). Caution
Procedure • Install in the reverse order. Brake fluid may cause damage to
paintwork!
K 1:
• Take off the dualseat.
Note
• Unscrew retaining bolts (1) from the
kneepads. Brake fluid is subject to high thermal
• Remove the kneepads. stresses and absorbs moisture from the
• Unscrew the bolts (2) holding the tank
surrounding air.
cover. For this reason:
• Remove the tank cover.
Caution
Brake fluid must be changed annually
by BMW Motorcycle Service Shop!
Correcting coolant level
Tools required K 100 RS: Note
- Alien key • Place motorcycle on centre stand . Correct coolant level only when engine
=> waf3. • Take off the right-hand battery panel. cold.
• Remove the filler cap. Refill at expansion tank only if there is a
Procedure • Top up with coolant mixture as far as slight loss of coolant.
K 1: the "MAX" mark.
Mi xi ng ratio:
• Place motorcycle on centre stand . • Put the filler cap back on.
=> 40% antifreeze,
• Unscrew lefthand inside covering of
fairing. => 60% water.
• Open cap of filler neck. Provides antifreeze protection down to :
• Pour in coolant mi xture up to visible => - 26°C (8 OF).
mark.
• Close cap. Have coolant replaced only by BMW Mo-
• Screw on lefthand inside covering of torcycle Service Shop.
fairing.
Caution
Use only antifreeze and anticorrosion
agents free of nitrite!
52

Changing air filter element

Tool required. • Remove screws (3) from centre right sec- • Remove air guide passage (6) by moving
- Angled alien key tion of fairing. slightly to left and right.
=> 4 mm across flats • Take off knee pad (4). • Slacken one front and 2 rear spring clips
• Remove screw from fairing holder. (7).
- Screwdriver with reversible blade. • Raise top section of housing (8) slightly.
• Remove screws (2) from radiator fairing.
Procedure K 1 • Take off righthand fairing section. Withdraw air filler element (9) to the right.
• Place motorcycle on centre stand. • Insert new air filter element.
• Remove screws (1) from bottom section • Air filter is installed and fairing sections
of fairing . assembled in the reverse order.
• Take of fairing section to the rear/down Note
the way. Pay attention to arrow marking "TOP-
OB EN ". Do not damage filter element
when installing.
 53

Procedure K 100 RS • Withdraw air guide passage from lower Note

• Place motorcycle on centre stand . section of air cleaner as shown by arrow Pay attention to arrow marking "TOP-
(2) . OB EN". Do not damage filter element
• Unscrew the retaining bolts (1) from in-
side the fairing. Moisten the rubber seat when re- when installing.
• Lift off the fairing. installing.
• Remove the air guide passage to the rear
as shown by arrow (3) .
• Release one front and two rear spring
clips.
• Raise top section of housing slightly.
Withdraw air cleaner element to the right.
• Insert new air cleaner element.
• Aircleaner is installed and fairing sections
assembled in the reverse order of work.
54

Checking brake pads

Front wheel • Check/measure thickness of brake pads Note
(3). Minimum pad thickness: Have work performed on brake system by
Tools required => 1.5 mm (0.06 in). BMW Motorcycle Service Shop.
- Alien keys • Refit brake calipers and fairing in the re-
=> waf 4, verse order. Caution
=> waf8. Tightening torque Do not damage brake discs and pads
- Screwdriver with reversible blade. when removing and installing brake
Brake caliper screws (1) calipers!
Procedure => 32 +/- 2 Nm . Do not operate handbrake lever when
• Place motorcycle on centre stand. brake calipers removed!
K 1: Ensure brake pads have at least mini-
• Take off front wheel fairing (page 35) . mum thickness!
• Remove fastening screws (1) for left/right Have tightening torques checked by
brake calipers, take off mounting brackets BMW Motorcycle Service Shop!
(2).
• Carefully remove brake calipers.
 55

Rear wheel • Check thickness of brake pads (4) . Note

Tools required • Minimum pad thickness: Have work performed on the brake sys-
=> 1.5 mm (0.06 in). tem by BMW Motorcycle Service Shop.
- Alien key
• Install in the reverse order.
=> waf8.
Tightening torque Caution
Procedure Do not damage brake discs and pads
Brake caliper screws (1)
• Place motorcycle on centre stand. when removing and installing brake
=> 32 +/-2 Nm.
• Remove screws (1) for brake caliper. calipers!
• Take off angle plate (2) for pulse sensor Do not operate brake pedal when
cable and washer(3). brake calipers removed!
• Carefully remove brake caliper. Ensure that brake pads have minimum
thickness!
Have tightening torques checked by
BMW Motorcycle Service Shop!
56

Electrical system Renewing front indicator bulb Renewing rear indicator bulb
Caution Tools required Tools required
Perform work on the electrical system - Screwdriver with reversible blade. - Screwdriver with reversible blad
only when ignition switched off or bat- - K 100 RS
Procedure
tery negative cable disconnected! • Place motorcycle on centre stand. Procedure
Do not touch any live parts when en- • Place motorcycle on centre stand .
• Remove fastening screws (1) .
gine running!
• Take off indicator light lens (2). K 1:
Risk of fatal accident!
• Press in bulb and release by turning to the • Remove cover for storage compart-
left. Remove bUlb. ment.
Note • Insert new bulb by turning to the right to
lock (3).
Do not touch new bulbs with your bare
• Refit indicator light lens.
fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to install. FronVrear indicator bulbs: => 12 V/21 W;
P25-1.
 57

Renewing rear light bulb and bra-

ke light bulb
K 100 RS: No tools required. • Remove the bulb insert (1) by pressing in
• Unscrew and remove retaining bolts plastic catch (2) .
(1) . Procedure for removing bulb
• Press the brake/rear light bulb (3) to the
• Remove the flashing turn indicator co- • Place motorcycle on centre stand. rear (arrow) and release it from its holder
ver (2) K 1: by turning illo the left (arrow) . Take oullhe
• Withdraw indicator light assembly (4) by • Take off dualseat. bulb.
turning to the left. • Install in the reverse order of work.
K 100 RS:
• Press in bulb and release by turning to the • Open the dualseat. Remove the cover Brake light: => 12 V/21 W
left. Remove bUlb. from the stowage compartment.
• Insert new bulb and turn to the right to Rear light: => 12 V/10 W
• Take out the two knurled screws (ar-
lock. row). Note
• Insert indicator light assembly. • Detach the rear light insert. Do not touch new bulbs with your bare
- Light insert:
fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth for installing.
Top => brake light
Bottom=> rear light
58

Renewing headlight bulb Renewing parking light bulb

No tools required. No tools required.
Procedure for removing bulb Procedure
Remove/install bulb through bottom lairing • Place motorcycle on centre stand.
opening. • Release bulb holder (5) by turning to the
• Place motorcycle on centre stand. lelt.
• Take off multiple connector (1). • Release bulb (6) by pressing in and turn-
• Remove rubber seal (2). ing to the left at the same time.
• Release locking ring (3) by turning to the • Install bulb in the reverse order.
left. Remove bulb (4). Parking light bulb => 12 V/4 W; T 8/4
• Install bulb in the reverse order. Note
Headlight bulb => 60/55 W Do not touch new bulbs with your bare
Note fingers.
Do not touch new bulbs with your bare Use a clean, dry cloth for installing.
fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth for installing.
 59

Adjusting headlight beam throw

High/Iow setting Left/rig ht setti ng Note
Adjust high/Iow setting of beam throw so
Tools required Tools required
as not to dazzle oncoming traffic.
- No tools required. - No tools required. Ensure that light beam illuminates road
Set vertical beam throw of headlight by ad- Set horizontal beam throw of headlight with surface sufficiently far ahead.
justing lever (1) in top range of righthand knurled screw (6) in top area of lefthand stan- Adjust left/right setting so that light beam
stanchion. chion illuminates road surface over a suffi-
• Lever moved up (2): • Turning to the left (7): ciently wide area.
=> long beam throw. => Light beam shifted to the right. Perform headlight settings when motor-
• Lever in middle position (3): • Turning to the right (8): cycle laden (rider, pillion passenger and
=> neutral beam throw. => Light beam shifted to the left. luggage).
• Lever in bottom position (4) : Refer to page 60 for precise aiming of
=> short beam throw. headlight beam.
Perform fine setting with hexagon plastic
screw (5).
60

Aiming headlight beam For countries with lefthand rule

of the road.
Basic setting for solo ride. • Mark a second cross 5 cm below the first. Motorcycles for countries with lefthand rule
• Adjust tyre inflation pressure to correct • Switch on dipped headlight. of the road are equipped with lefthand asym-
level (page 20). metrical dipped headlight.
• Vary headlight with adjusting screws
• Adjust spring strut setting for one-up rid- (page 58) so that cutoff point (1) passes The headlight beam is correctly aimed by
ing (page 21). through the centre of the bottom cross, analogy to the description on the left.
• Position motorcycle with rider seated on it rises to the right to the top of cross (2) and Note
on level ground at a distance of 5 metres then drops back again (3).
If a motorcycle with righthand asymmetri-
(measured from centre of front wheel)
cal dipped headlight is ridden temporarily
from light-coloured wall .
in countries with lefthand rule of the
• Transfer the distance from ground to road,the wedge visible in the centre of the
centre of headlight (H) onto wall and mark lens must be blanked off with adhesive
with a cross. tape cut to shape.
 61

Renewing fuses
Tools required K 100 RS: • Compress transparent cover slightly at
- Alien key • Take off the battery cover as shown in the side (arrows) and withdraw.
the drawing . • Pull blown fuse out of holder.
=> waf4.
• Insert new fuse (spare fuses in tool kit) .
Procedure • Install parts in the reverse order.
• Place motorcycle on centre stand. Note
K 1: Do not repair blown fuses.
• Take off dualseat. If fuse blows frequently, have electrical
• Remove fastening screws (1) from system checked by BMW Motorcycle
knee pad. Service Shop.
• Take off knee pad .
• Removefastening screws (2) from fuel
tank cover.
• Take off cover.
62

Removing and installing battery

Electrical circuits and fuses Tools required K 100 RS:
Fuse assignment: - Alien keys • Open the dualseat.
1 => Instrument cluster, => waf4, • Remove the left-hand battery cover.
rear/brake lights 15 A. => waf 5. • Detach snap catch (2) from multiple con-
2 => Parking light 15 A.
- Open ended wrench nector and press to the side.
3 => Indicator lights, clock 15 A.
=> waf 10. K 1:
4 => Power socket 15 A. • Remove fastening screws (3) from in-
- Screwdriver with reversible blade.
5 => Optional equipment 15 A. jection control unit.
6 => Fuel pump 15 A. Procedure for removing battery • Withdraw injection control unit to the rear/
7 => Two-tone horns, fan 15 A. • Place motorcycle on centre stand. up the way. At the same time detach mUlti-
• Switch off ignition! ple connector from injection control unit.
Caution • Remove fastening screws (4) for battery
K 1: mount.
Use only specified types of fuses. • Take off humps/dualseat.
• Unscrew knee pads/fuel tank cover.
• Unscrew mounting bracket (1) for
dualseat lock.
 63

• Use screwdriver to raise protective caps Procedure for installing battery

(5) for negative/positive terminal posts. • Install bulb in the reverse order.
• Disconnect battery cables. • Connect battery terminal cables.
=> first of all from negative terminal. => first positive terminal.
=> then from positive terminal. => then negative terminal.
• Pull battery vent tube (6) outof hole in rear • Grease terminal posts.
wheel cover.
Note
• Lift out battery to the rear/up the way (ar-
row). Do not overtighten the battery holder
screws.
Caution
It is essential to disconnect negativel Caution
positive cables in the correct order! Do not kink vent tube (1)!
Disconnect battery terminals only It is essential to connect positivel
when ignition switched off! negative terminal cables in the correct
order!
Connect battery terminal cables only
when ignition switched off!
Checking electrolyte level Maintenance instructions
Tools required => If the motorcycle is not ridden for => Charge battery before taking mo-
- Screwdriver with reversible blade (or more than a month, disconnect torcycle out of use and restoring
coin , if need be). battery terminals. to use. Pay attention to charging
Procedure: instructions.
Procedure Unscrew the negative cable (1) at => Have maintenance and storage
• Read off electrolyte level at MIN/MAX the gear box and insulate it. performed by BMW Motorcycle
markings. => Top up distilled water to MAX Service Shop if any doubt exists.
Note mark.
Use only distilled water for topping up => Store battery in a cool and dry Caution
battery. place. Improper treatment of battery invali-
Remove filler plugs and screw in with a => Check electrolyte level regularly. dates warranty!
coin.

Caution
Battery acid is extremely caustic! Pro-
tect eyes, face, hands and clothing!
 65

Troubleshooting table

Caution
Motorcycle is fitted with digital electronic engine control (MOTRONIC)! Do not touch live parts when engine running! Risk of fatal
accident!

Malfunction Possible cause Remedial action Page

Engine will not start or is difficult to start Ignition key not in correct position Refer to operating
instructions 25
Ignition kill switch not turned on Refer to operating
instructions 25
Prop stand folded down Refer to operating
instructions 21
Power supply interrupted Fuse 1 blown 61 /62
Gear engaged , clutch lever not pulled up Select neutral or
disengage clutch 25
Fuel tank empty Refuel 17
Fuel pump not working Fuse 6 blown 61 /62
Throttle twistgrip/choke not operating properly Refer to operating
instructions 26
Air filter element blocked Renew 52
Spark plug(s) faulty/damp Renew 39
Spark plug leads/caps damp Dry with compressed
air jet
Battery insufficiently charged Charge battery 64

Coolant temperature too high, warning light Coolant too low Trace and repair any
remains on all the time (comes on above leaks ; add coolant 51
115 QC) Electric fan not switching on automatically Fuse 7 blown 61 /62
(at 105 QC)

Note
Any more serious faults, and other faults not described on pages 31 ... 63, should be entrusted to a BMW Motorcycle Service Shop for
attention.
66

Cleaning/Care
General note Cleaning
Regular and proper cleaning is an important • Place motor cycle on centre stand . • Clean/care for fairing sections only with
factorfor maintaining the value of your motor- • Remove all fairing sections. cleaning/care products from BMW Care
cycle. • Spray a mild cold cleaner onto wheels, Products Set. Do not scratch windscreen.
This also ensures that important safety com- engine block,transmission block and • Do not clean instrument cluster and
ponents are always fully operational. swing arms. switches with cleaning agents or solu-
• Allowcleanerto soak in (as specified in in- tions.
Chrome and paintwork gleam like new even
after years of hard use. structions for use) and then wash offthor- • Remove tar stains only with approved re-
oughly with a sponge and plenty of water. movers. Rinse down thoroughly after-
Rubber and plastic parts are not damaged by wards.
aggressive or penetrating cleaning agents • Tilt motorcycle over to the left to drain
water from top off engine. • Clean insects , flies , etc. off stanchions.
and solutions.
• Dry wet areas thoroughly. • Treat chrome parts and paintwork regu-
Caution • Test the brakes. larly with suitable care products.
Do not use steam cleaners or high
pressure jets!
 67

Removing road salt Touching up paint damage Caring for exhaust system
• Clean motorcycle at the end of your ride • Touch up minor paint damage caused by • Treat discolorations to exhaust system
immediately with cold water. flying stones or similar with BMW Touch (caused by operation and exposure to en-
=> Do not use warm water as this in- Up Stick. vironment) with "Metal Polish Uniblue"
creases the chemical action of => Paint colour indicated on decal (supplied by Hugo Hbhn GmbH , Rudolf
the salt! below dualseat. Herbig Weg 10, D 5657 Haan).
• Dry motorcycle thoroughly. => Pay attention to manufacturer's • Following this, treat with "Wiener Kalk"
instructions for use. (French chalk) (supplied by Schmitz
• Use a commercial wax based corrosion Bonn GmbH , Rondorferstr. 74, 0-4000
proofing agenttotreat rims , engine, swing • Have major damage to paintwork at-
arms and chrome parts. OOsseldorf 1).
tended to by BMW Motorcycle Service
• Rub/polish cleaned and dried fairing sec- Shop . Note
tions with an approved wax product. Use only Wiener Kalk (French Chalk) for
final cleaning. Available from hardware
Caution stores or drug stores. Do not use any
Do not use steam cleaners or high abrasive products.
pressure jets!
68

Laying up motorcycle
Procedure
• Clean motorcycle (page 66). • Pour special corrosion-inhibiting oil into • Spray a suitable lubricant onto brake ,
• Drain engine oil when warm (page 44). rear wheel drive. cl utch lever joints ,centre and prop stand
• Add special corrosion-inhibiting oil up to • Capacity: bearings.
the lower mark on the sight glass. => approx. 0.1 I (0.175 pints). • Rub bright metal/chrome parts with acid-
free grease (Vaseline) .
• Capacity: • Run engine in second gear for a few sec-
=> approx. 2.5 I (4.4 pints). onds. • Store motorcycle in a dry room on centre
stand.
• Run engine for about one minute without • Unscrew spark plugs (page 39) and spray
load. in a little engine oil. • Detach bottom section of fairing (page
44).
• Drain gear oil in gearbox (page 46) and • Quantity:
• Place block under the engine so that both
rear wheel drive (page 47) when warm. => approx. 0.01 I (0.018 pints). wheels are clear off the ground.
• Add special corrosion-inhibiting oil to • Screw in spark plugs.
gearbox. • Remove battery (page 62). Pay attention
• Capacity : to maintenance instructions (page 64)!
=> approx. 0.4 I (0.6 pints).
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Restoring motorcycle to use

Procedure
• Remove protective coatings applied to • Install fully-charged battery (page 62). • Check/correct tyre inflation pressure
exterior. (page 20).
• Treat battery terminal posts and clips with
• Clean motorcycle (page 66). protective grease . • Check brakes (page 18/19) .
• Drain corrosion-inhibiting oil in engine, • Unscrew spark plugs (page 39) . • Perform safety checks (pages 15-22).
gearbox and rear wheel drive. • Crank engine with starter and eject pre- Note
• Renew oil filter element (page 44). servative from cylinders. Combine the work described above with
• Renew oil in telescopic forks (page 48). • Clean spark plugs, renew if necessaryl inspection by BMW Motorcycle Service
screw in. Shop.
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Specifications
And just as important:
Technical data and descriptions
Engine (72)
Cooling/lubrication system (73)
Power transmission (74)
Frame (75-77)
Fuels, lubricants etc. (78,79)
Electrical systems (80 ,81)
Dimensions (82)
Weights (83)
Performance (84)
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Technical data and descriptions

Engine K1 K 100 RS
Type Patented , horizontal four-stroke engine with four inline cy-
linders , cylinder head with four valves per cylinder, double
overhead camshafts and engine management by Digital
Motor Electronics (MOTRONIC) incorporating fuel cut-off
when coasting.
Displacement , effective ccm 987.18
for tax purposes ccm 980
Max rated output acc.to DIN 70 020 kW 74
bhp 100
at engine speed rpm 8000
Max torque Nm 100
kpm 10.19
at engine speed rpm 6750
Max. permissible engine speed rpm 8900
Max. continuous engine speed rpm 8500
Idle speed rpm 950 +/ 50
Bore/stroke mm 67/70
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Power-to-weight ratio ready for road with kg/kW
at 75 kg (156 Ibs) rider 4,5
gross weight limit kg/kW 6,5
Fuel consumption acc.to ISO DIS 7860
at steady 90 km/h (56 mph) mile/gal(lmp.) 67 60
at constant 120 km/h (75 mph) mile/gal(lmp.) 56 53
Type of fuel Un leaded premium grade fuel-QIN 51 607i. minimum
octane number 95 (RM) and 85 (MM) or
Leaded premium grade fuel DIN 51 600, minimum octane
number 98 (RM) and 88 (MM).
Max. oil consumption qt(lmp.)/100 km 0.17
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Cooling/lubricating system K1 K 100 RS

Cooling system Cuts in and cuts out automatically depending on coolant

temperature.

Type of radiator Crossflow aluminium radiator with plastic header tanks, in-
tegral thermostat and zero-pressure expansion tank.
Pressure and vacuum relief valves at main filler pipe.

Electric fan Cuts in and cuts out automatically according to coolant

temperature.

Switching and control data Thermostat: Starts to open at 85 °C

Fan : Cut-in temperature at 105 °C.
Coolant overheat warning light: comes on at 115 °C
Pressure relief valve : opens at 125 °C = 1.5 bar.
Vacuum relief valve : opens at 0.1 bar (during cooling
phase) .

Lubricating system Pressurised oil circuit (driven by gear pump) with full-flow
oil filter, pressure regulating valve on pump side and safety
bypass valve, with additional filter action at full -flow oil filter
(wet sump).

Switching and control data Oil pressure switch at 0.2 ... 0.5 bar.
Pressure regulating valve at 5 ...6 bar.
Bypass valve in oil filter element at 2.2 +/- 0.3 bar.
The coolant and engine oil pumps are integrated as a cen -
tral combined assembly in one housing.
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Transmission K1 K 100 RS

Clutch Single dry plate, mounted on output shaft and revolving in

opposite direction to crankshaft,with lever-action disc
spring, aluminium forged flywheel and asbestos-free
clutch linings ; responsive mechanical release action with
low release forces , clutch lever force approx. 70 N.
Clutch plate dia. " mm 180

Gear box Constant-mesh 5 speed gearbox with integral shock-ab-

sorber and weight-reducing aluminium components.
Gear ratios 1st = 4.497
2nd= 2.959
3rd = 2.304
4th = 1.879
5th = 1.611

Power transmission from gearbox to rear wheel Propeller shaft encapsulated in single swing arm (BMW
PARALEVER), with universal joint and integral torsion
damper at gearbox and axle drive ends.

Rear wheel drive Crown wheel and bevel pinion with palloid gear pattern
running in antifriction bearings, with rear wheel attached
directly to flange formed on back of crown wheel. Integral
castellated ring and inductive transmitter supply ratio-inde-
pendent pulses to electronic speedometer.
Final drive ratio (Standard version) 2.75 :1
Number of teeth 33/12
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Frame and suspension K1 K 100 RS

Frame Single-sectiontorSionally rigid lattice tube frame enclosing

engine and gear box assembly as stressed element ; not
approved for sidecar attachment.
Location of type plate and frame number On centre right frame tube strut.

Suspension
Front Long-stroke responsive telescopic fork with travel-de-
pendent hydraulic dampers and progressive spring rates.

Total spring travel mm 135

Stanchion diameter mm 41.7

Rear Variable single swing arm made from high-strength light al-
loy with thrust rod support (BMW PARALEVER) and gas-
filled spring strut (travel-dependent damping) with pro-
gressive spring rates , four-position setting to suit varying
loads.

Total spring travel (at wheel) mm 140

Swing arm length mm 450

Max lock angle of front wheel 2 x 27 0

Front wheel caster

At unladen weight mm 90

In normal load position with 75 kg (165 Ibs) rider mm 95

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Frame and suspension K1 K 100 RS

Front wheel brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with-four piston
fixed calipers, floating stainless steel brake discs and cen-
tered metal brake pads for fade-free wet braking.
Brake disc diameter 0 mm 305

Brake disc thickness mm 5

Brake piston diameter 0 mm 32/34

Actuating cylinder diameter mm 20

Brake pad area 100

Rear wheel brake Hydraulic fixed caliper disc brake partially integrated in
rear wheel drive, with stainless steel brake disc, semi-me-
tal brake pads fade-free in wet braking.

Brake disc diameter 0 mm 285

Brake disc thickness mm 5

Brake piston diameter 0 mm 38

Actuating cylinder diameter 0 mm 12

Brake pad area 41.5

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Frame and suspension K1 K 100 RS

Wheels and tyres BMW light alloy cast wheels with U-spoke design , radial
low-profile tyres.

Front wheel with inclined shoulder rim and double hump

Size and designation 3.50 - 17 MT - H2
Tyre size and designation 120/70 ZR 17 TUBELESS
Michelin A 59 X TL
Metzeler ME1 Front Compk
Pirelli MP7 Sport (DOT 389 or higher)
Ounlop K 455 FG
Ounlop Sportmax B

Rear wheel with inclined shoulder rim and double hump

Size and designation 4.50 - 18 MT - H2
Tyre size and designation 160/60 ZR 18 TUBELESS
Michelin A 59 X TL
Metzeler ME1 Front Compk
Pirelli MP7 Sport (DOT 389 or higher)
Ounlop K 455 A
Ounlop Sportmax

Tyre pressures with cold tyres

One-up front bar 2.2
rear bar 2.5

Two-up front bar 2.5

rear bar 2.9

Tyre tread depth (minimum recommendation)

Caution
Front wheel mm 2
Rear wheel mm 3 Note legal requirements concerning minimum
tread depth.
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Oils and lubricants K1 K 100 RS

Engine oil Proprietary HT oil for spark-ignition engines of API

Classification SE, SF, SG; combinations with CC or CD
Specification.
Viscosity class related to outside temperature.
The temperature limits of the SAE classes may be ex-
ceeded for brief intervals.
In addition, we recomme'1d use of SAE 5W50 HWB en-
gine oil BMW Super Power for extreme condi-tions.
All engine oils marketed by HWB are subject to con-
stant BMW quality inspection.
Engine oil capacities
without filter change I (pints) 3 .50 (6.16)
with filter change I (pints) 3.75 (6.60)
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Oils and lubricants K1 K 100 RS

Gear oil Proprietary Hypoid gear oil, API Class GL 5

Gearbox capacity I (pints) O.S (1.4)
Rear wheel drive capacity I (pints) 0.25 (0.44)

Viscosity class at outside temperature

above 5 QC SAE 90
below 5 QC SAE SO
Alternatively SAE SOW90

Telescopic fork oil - approved grades Esso Comfort

Aral SOFT (above 15 QC)
Aral HARD
Capacity per fork leg I (pints) 0.40 +/ 0.01 (0.7 +/ 0.017)

Steering bearing lubrication and Proprietary anti-friction grease, useful temperatur range
other lubrication pOints 30 QC ... + 140 QC, pour point 150 QC ... 230 QC, high corrosion
protection , good water/oxidation resistance ; e.g . Shell
Retinax A.

Battery terminal posts - oxidation protection Acid-free grease, e.g.Vaseline

Brake fluid ATE "SL"DOT4, Castrol Disc Brake, DOW ET 504 Shell
Donax DOT4, Hydraulan DOT 4

Engine coolant Proprietary long life antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor.

Caution
Use only antifreeze and corrosion inhibitors free
of nitrite!

Capacity I (pints) 3 + 1 (5.3 + 1 .76) (in expansion tank)

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Electrical system K1 K 100 RS

Battery BMW-Mareg

Voltage/capacity V/Ah 12/25

Alternator Three-phase alternator with all-electronic voltage regula-

tor, direct drive, ratio 1 :1.5.

Rating W/v 460/14

Starter motor Permanent magnet version with 4 reduction gears (ratio

1 :27) and freewheel.

Rating kW 0.7

Ignition timing (full load) 6 ... 31 (advance)

Firing order Cyls. 1-3-4-2

Spark plugs M 12 x 1.25 thread

Approved makes and types Bosch XR 5 DC , Beru 12R-5 DU

Electrode gap mm 0.6 + 0.1

Wear limit mm 0.9

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Electrical system K1 K 100 RS

Circuit protection "Minifuse" (flatpin) fuses , 7 circuits

Load rating A 15

Headlight Halogen rectangular headlight with two stage manual

headlight beam throw adjustment.

Bulb
Headlight highldipped beam H4 Halogen 55/60 W, asymmetric dipped beam

Parking light DIN 72601 12 V/ 4 W, standard designation T/4

Rear light: Tail light DIN 72601 21 V/10 W, standard designation R 19/10
Brake light DIN 72601 12 V/21 W, standard designation P 25-1

Indicator lights DIN 72601 12 V/21 W (4x) , standard designation P 25-1

Indicator telltale lights DIN 72601 12 V/ 4 W (2x), standard designation T 8/4

C A"! "!" FIr·'D '; w, f'rU- \ 5 NO"" .,-"..>

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Other telltale lights and instrument lighting DIN 72601 12 V/ 3 W (13x) , standard designation W 10/3
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Dimensions K1 K 100 RS

Overall length mm 2230

Width over mirrors mm 875

Width over handlebars (with weights) mm 740 700

Width over rider's footrests mm 640 620

Width over pillion footrests mm 700

Max. height (excl. mirrors) mm 1210 1260

Seat height at unladen weight mm 780 800 (760)

Wheel base at unladen weight mm 1565

In normal load position with 75 kg (165 Ibs) rider mm 1558

Ground clearance at unladen weight mm 140

In normal load position mm 115

Turning circle m 6.8 5,1

Tilt angle in normal load position rl l 43° 143° 46° 146°

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Weights K1 K 100 RS

Dry weight (without fuel, coolant, lubricant, tools) kg 234 235

Unladen weight (ready for road , with full tank) kg 258 259

Gross weight limit kg 480

Wheel load limits

Front kg 200

Rear kg 290

Axle load distribution front/rear

at unladen weight % 49/51

in normal load position with 75 kg (165 Ibs) rider % 46/54

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Performance K1 K 100 RS

Top speed
Rider prone km/h 240 232

Acc. to type test km/h 240 230

two-up km/h 225 209

after 400 metres km/h 187 183

Acceleration
3rd gear 80-120 km/h s 3.28

4th gear 80-120 km/h s 4.36

5th gear 80-120 km/h s 5.28

Noise level when riding

Acc. to 78/ 1 015/EEC mod. dB(A) 81

Noise level at standstill

Acc. to 78/ 1 015/EEC mod. dB(A) 98
Alphabetical Index
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Air cleaner element - renewing 52 - gearbox, 46, 79 Earth cable , 64

Alternator, 80 ' - rear-wheel drive 47 Electrical system - technical data 80 81
Antifreeze, 51 - telescopic forks ,' 48, 79 Emergency stop ("kill ") switch , 25 ' ,
Axle load distribution , 83 Care and maintenance , 31 - 70 Engine:
Caster, 75 - coolant, 78
Charge currenValternator 27 - technical data, 72
Battery, 9 Choke, 12, 26 '
- charging , 64 -type, 72
Cleaning/care: Engine oil :
- checking the acid level , 64 - cleaning, 66
- disconnecting the terminal cables 63 - capacity, 78
- exhaust system , 67 - changing , 44
- maintenance instructions 64 ' - general instructions 66
- removing/installing , 62, 63 - checking , 17
- paint damage , 67 ' - consumption , 72
- technical data, 80 - removing road salt 67
- terminal posts, 79 - pressure, 27
Clutch: ' - technical data, 78
- vent hose, 63 - setting, 43
- warranty, 64 - viscosity, 78
- technical data, 74 Engine speed limit, 24, 72
Bore/stroke, 72 Clutch lever travel, 43
Brake fluid: Exhaust system - caring for, 67
Clutch lever travel - checking, 19
- checking the level, 18 Compression ratio 72
- procedure, 49 Coolant: ' Fan, 73
- technical data, 79 - antifreeze protection 51 Firing sequence, 80
- topping up, 49 - checking level , 17 ' Flexibility, 84
Brake light bulb - renewing 57 - mixture ratio , 51 Folding handle, 8
Brake pedal, 9 ' - temperature warning light, 11 , 17, 73 Frame , 75
Brake pedal travel - checking , 19 Frame number, 2, 9
- topping up, 51 Frame - technical data, 75, 76 , 77
Brakes: CoolanVlubrication system 73
- checking the pads, 54, 55 - switching and control data 73 Front wheel - technical data 77
- minimum pad thickness 54 55 Corrosion inhibitors 51 ' - brake (technical data) 76
- technical data, 76 " - removing/installing , 35
Cut-off on the overr~n , 72
Bulbs: Fuel, 13
- note, 56 - consumption , 72
- renewing : Dealer data, 2 -grade, 72
- indicators, 56, 57 Digital Motor Electronics (MOTRONIC), 72 -level,17
- headlighVmain beam , 58 Digital gear display, 11 - refuelling, 13
- rear/brake lights, 57 DI,mensions, 82 Fuses:
- parking light, 58 Dipped beam , 12 - assignment, 62
- technical data, 81 Displacement, 72 - changing , 61
Distance recorder 11
Distilled water, 64'
Capacities Gearbox:
Dry weight, 83
- coolant, 79 - changing gears, 28
Dualseat lock - releasing , 14 - filling capacity, 79
-engine, 78
- engine oil , 45 Gearbox - technical data, 74
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Gear change pedal , 8 Motorcycle data, 2 Radiator type, 73

Gear oil- technical data, 79 Relay chatter, 26
Gross weight limit, 83 Noise level at standstill , 84 Rear light monitor, 27
Ground clearance, 82 Noise level when riding, 84 Rear light - renewing bulb, 57
Rear wheel - technical data, 77
Handbrake lever travel - checking , 19 Octane number (fuel) , 72 - brake (technical data), 76
Handlebar controls, left/right, 12 Oil changes: - drive (technical data) , 74
Hazard warning flasher, 12 - engine, 44 - removing/installing , 37
Headlight, 81 - gearbox, 46 Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 34
- setting , 59, 60 - rear-wheel drive, 47 Reprint, 2
-where left-hand rule of the road applies , - telescopic forks , 48 Revolution counter, 11
60 Oil check: Rims :
Headlight bulb - renewing , 58 - engine , 17 - checking , 20
Heel angle, 82 - gearbox, 46 - technical data, 77
Helmet holder, 8, 14 - rear-wheel drive, 47 Running-in rules, 24
High beam , 12 Oil filter
- element, 45 Safety checks :
Idle speed , 72 - renewing , 44 - brake fluid level , 18
Ignition "kill " switch , 12, 25 Oil level sight glass, 9 - brake pedal travel , 19
Ignition/steering lock, 8, 10 Oils and lubricants, 78, 79 - clutch lever travel, 19
Ignition - switching on , 25 Operating instructions : - coolant level , 17
Ignition timing, 80 - dualseat lock (releasing), 14 - engine oil level, 17
Indicator cancel switch , 12 - handlebar controls, 12 - fuel level , 17
Instrument unit, 11 - helmet holder, 14 - general note, 16
- ignition and steering lock, 10 - handbrake travel , 19
Key, 2 - instrument units , 11 -lights , 21
Key number, 2 - LCD digital clock, 10 -loads, 22
- refuelling , 13 - rims/valve caps , 20
- storage compartments, 13 - side supports , 21
LCD digital clock, 10 - where is everything? 8 - spring preload , 21
Lights Original BMW parts and accessories , 33 - tyre pressure, 20
- checking , 21 Output, 72 - tyre tread depth , 20
- increased indicator frequency, 21 Safety information, 4
Light switches, 12 Salt, effect of, 67
Loads: Paint damage - touching up, 67
Parking light, 10, 12 Seat height, 82
- checking the load , 22 Side supports, 8
- gross weight limit, 22 Parking light - renewing bulb, 58
Performance , 84 - checking, 21
- top speed, 22 - how to use , 29
Lubrication system , 73 Power-to-weight-ratio , 72
Prop stands, 8 Single swinging arm (BMW PARALEVER) ,
- how to use, 29 74
Main beam , 12 Socket, 8
Maximum weight limit, 22 Spark plugs :
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- checking , 40 - weights, 83 Unladen weight, 83

- electrode gap, 40 Technical modifications, 33
- renewing , 39 Telescopic fork oil - technical data, 79 Valve caps - checking , 20
- technical data, 80 Telescopic forks , 75
Viscosity:
Speedometer, 11 - filling capacity, 79
- engine oil , 78
Spring preload - setting, 21 Telltales :
- gear oil , 79
Spring strut, 9 - alternator, 11 , 27
Spring travel , 75 -choke, 11
Starter motor, 80 - engine oil pressure , 11 , 27 Weights, 83
Starter relay, 26 - fuel gauge , 11 Wheelbase, 82
Starter switch, 26 - high beam , 11 Wheel load limits , 83
Starting off: - indicators, 11 Wheel suspension - technical data, 75
- changing down, 28 - neutral indicator, 11
- changing up, 28 - rear light monitor, 11 , 27
Starti ng/riding/parki ng : Thermostat, 73
- before starting the engine, 25 Tightening torques:
- changing gears, 28 - brake calipers, 54, 55
- charge current/alternator, 27 - front wheel , 36
- choke actuation, 26 - oil drain plug/filler plug :
- engine oil pressure, 27 -engine, 45
- gearbox in neutral , 25 - gearbox, 46
- prop stand actuation, 29 - rear-wheel drive , 47
- rear light monitor, 27 - rear wheel , 38
- running-in rules , 24 - spark plugs, 39
- side support actuation, 29 Tilt angle, 82
- starter switch actuation, 36 Tool kit, 13, 34
- switching on the ignition , 25 Top speed, 84
Steam cleaning/high pressure jet, 66 Torque, 72
Steering angle, 75 Trip distance recorder, 11
Steering bearing lubrication , 79 Troubleshooting table, 65
Storage compartments, 8, 9, 13 Turning circle , 82
Storage compartment/tool kit, 9 Type plate, 9, 75
Tyres, 77
Technical data: - approved tyre sizes, 77
- cooling/lubricating system , 73 - repair kit, 34
- dimensions , 82 - technical data, 77
- electrical system , 80, 81 -tread :
-engine, 72 - checking , 20

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- frame and suspension , 75, 76, 77 - figures, 20 , 77
- oils and lubricants, 78, 79 - tyre pressure:
- performance, 84 - checking , 20
- transmission, 74 - figures , 20, 77
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