Bmw g310gs 用户手册英文版
Bmw g310gs 用户手册英文版
Bmw g310gs 用户手册英文版
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Table of Contents
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Engine speed warner . . . . . . . . 51
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Quick & easy reference . . . . . . 6 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 53
Abbreviations and Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Securing motorcycle for
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 36 7 Technology in
Notice concerning current sta- Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Resetting the trip General instructions . . . . . . . . . 60
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . 60
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Resetting average data . . . . . . 38 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Antilock Brake System General instructions . . . . . . . . . 64
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Multifunction switch, 5 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 66
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Warning and indicator 6 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 11 Technical data . . . . . . 113 Maintenance proce-
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 114 dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Screw connections . . . . . . . . 115 Maintenance schedule . . . . 133
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . 97 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Maintenance confirma-
9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
General instructions . . . . . . . 100 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Service confirmations . . . . . 148
Heated handlebar grips . . . 100 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 13 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 120
Topcase Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Maximum payload and Chassis and
maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . 105 suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 122
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washing your motorcy-
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 126
cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Paint preservation . . . . . . . . . 110 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 110 Reporting safety
Return motorcycle to defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 129
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
General instructions
Quick & easy reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General instructions
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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Quick & easy reference ATTENTION Special in- Tightening torque.
1 This Rider's Manual has been
structions and precaution-
ary measures. Non-compliance
6 designed to provide quick and Technical data.
can cause damage to the vehi-
efficient orientation. Go straight
cle or accessories and warranty
to the "Overviews" chapter if you
claims may be denied as a result.
would like an initial overview of ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
your motorcycle. NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
General instructions
NV National-market version.
Abbreviations and specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment OA Optional accessory.
symbols
procedures. BMW Motorrad op-
CAUTION Hazard with tional accessories can
Indicates the end of an
low risk. Failure to avoid be purchased and in-
item of information.
this hazard can result in minor or stalled at your autho-
moderate injury. Instruction. rized BMW Motorrad
WARNING Hazard with retailer.
moderate risk. Failure to Result of an activity.
z avoid this hazard can result in Equipment
death or serious injury. Reference to a page with
more detailed informa- When you ordered your BMW
DANGER Hazard with high tion. motorcycle, you chose various
risk. Failure to avoid this items of custom equipment. This
hazard results in death or serious Indicates the end of ac- rider's manual describes selected
injury. cessory or equipment- optional accessories (OA) from
dependent information. BMW. This explains why the
manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please Notice concerning
note, too, that your motorcycle current status 1
might not be exactly as illus-
trated in this manual on account The high safety and quality stan- 7
of country-specific differences. dards of BMW motorcycles are
If your motorcycle comes with maintained by constant develop-
equipment not described here, ment work on design, equipment
you can find the descriptions in a and accessories. For this reason,
General instructions
separate manual. some aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions in
Technical Data this Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
All dimensions, weights and the total absence of errors. We
power ratings stated in the hope you will appreciate that no
rider's manual are quoted to the claims can be recognized based
standards and comply with the on the data, illustrations or de-
tolerance requirements of the scriptions in this manual.
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e. V. (DIN). Versions for individual z
countries may differ.
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General instructions
Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overviews
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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2
Overviews
General view, left side
1 with additional onboard 2
socket OA 11
Power socket ( 101)
2 Adjusting ring for spring
preload (behind the frame
cover) ( 43)
Overviews
3 Seat lock ( 39)
4 Chain adjustment values
( 86)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 67) z
6 Type plate (on the left
steering head)
7 Tire pressure table (on the
left fork leg) ( 76)
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Overviews
General view, right side
1 Fuel filler opening ( 55) 2
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 13
( 71)
3 Vehicle identification num-
ber
4 Coolant expansion tank
Overviews
( 74)
5 Oil fill location ( 68)
6 Brake fluid reservoir, rear
(behind the frame cover)
( 72) z
7 Grab handle ( 46)
Underneath seat
2 1 Battery ( 92)
14 2 Data link connector
( 97)
3 Fuses ( 95)
4 Rider's Manual (US Model)
( 6)
Overviews
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Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 Headlight flasher ( 34) 15
2 High beams/low beams
rocker switch ( 34)
3 ABS ( 38).
4 Turn indicators ( 34)
Overviews
5 Horn
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Multifunction switch,
2 right
16 1 Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch) ( 33)
2 Starter button ( 33)
( 48)
Overviews
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Instrument panel
1 Button 2
Selecting display readings 17
( 36).
2 Indicator lights ( 20)
3 Multifunction display
( 21)
Overviews
4 Warning lights ( 20)
5 Photosensor for brightness
control in the multifunction
display
Engine speed warner z
( 51).
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2
Overviews
Displays
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . 20
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19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Displays
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Warning and indicator
3 lights
20 1 Neutral indicator light
2 Headlight high beam indi-
cator light ( 34)
3 Turn signal indicator light
( 34)
Displays
Displays
7 Speed
8 Engine speed ( 29)
9 Fuel level ( 27) ( 29)
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Warning lights in connection with the general
3 Displays
warning lamp 2. Depending on
how urgent the warning is, the
22 Warnings are displayed with ap- general warning lamp will either
propriate warning lights. light up or flash red or yellow.
If several warnings are active, all
of the corresponding warning
lamps and warning symbols will
Displays
Displays
General warning Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( 25)
light flashes red. bol is displayed.
Displays
Possible cause:
Do not continue riding. specialist workshop, preferably
Coolant level is too low. an authorized BMW Motorrad
Possible cause:
Checking coolant level ( 74). retailer.
Battery is faulty. If coolant level is too low: z
Have the malfunction corrected Top up coolant ( 75). Engine in emergency-
as soon as possible at an operation mode
authorized service facility, Possible cause:
General warning light lights
preferably an authorized The radiator is dirty. up yellow.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. Clean radiator ( 109).
The engine electronics
Coolant temperature too Possible cause: symbol appears on the
high The fan or fan control is faulty. display.
General warning light Have the malfunction corrected
flashes red. as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
Temperature symbol is dis-
preferably an authorized
played.
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
may be impaired and not func- Possible cause:
3 WARNING tion as normal. The engine control unit has di-
Unusual handling when the agnosed a fault, which can lead
26 Engine warning to a severe secondary fault. The
engine is in emergency oper-
ation General warning light engine is in the emergency-oper-
flashes yellow. ation mode.
Accident hazard
Avoid rapid acceleration and The engine electronics Avoid high load and engine
speed ranges if possible.
Displays
Displays
completed. (The motorcycle
must reach a specified ited ABS function. You should
minimum speed before the also take account of the addi- WARNING
system can check operation of tional information on situations
the wheel sensors: min 3 mph that can lead to an ABS fault Rough engine running or z
(min 5 km/h)) ( 61). switching off of the engine
Have the malfunction corrected due to a fuel shortage
Ride off slowly. It must be
as soon as possible at an Accident hazard, damage to cat-
noted that the ABS function
authorized service facility, alytic converter
is not available until the self-
preferably an authorized Do not drive to the extent that
diagnosis has been completed.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. the fuel tank is completely
ABS error empty.
ABS switched off
ABS indicator light lights Possible cause:
ABS indicator light lights
up. The fuel has all been used up;
up.
only the fuel reserve remains.
The value of the motorcycle
3 Fuel reserve
is preserved to the greatest
possible extent.
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Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx.
1 l) Service display
Refueling ( 55). Remaining distance until
service is due and service
Service appointment has
Displays
due date
passed
General warning light lights If service is due within a month,
up yellow. the SERVICE inscription 1 and
z the service date 3 are shown.
SERVICE is displayed continu-
ously.
Possible cause:
The driving performance or the
date indicate that servicing is
due.
Have your motorcycle serviced If service is due within 700 miles,
regularly by a specialist work- the SERVICE inscription 1 and
shop, preferably an authorized the remaining distance covered 2
BMW Motorrad retailer. will be displayed and counted
The motorcycle remains op- down in steps of 100 miles. It If service is due because of the
erationally safe and is suitably is briefly displayed following the distance covered and the date,
road-safe. Pre-Ride-Check. the SERVICE inscription 1, the
remaining distance covered 2
and the service date 3 will be Fuel reserve The travel range automatically
shown.
Cruising range
appears in the multifunction 3
display after the fuel reserve
Permanent SERVICE level is reached. 29
inscription After a refueling stop, the
range is recalculated if the
quantity of fuel in the tank
is greater than the reserve
Displays
quantity.
The determined range is an
approximate reading.
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The range RANGE 1 indicates Tachometer
how far you can ride 2 with the
If the service appointment is remaining fuel in the tank. This
overdue or the service distance distance is calculated based on
covered is exceeded, SERVICE 1 fuel quantity and average con-
will be permanently displayed sumption.
during operation. If the motorcycle is standing on
its side stand, the motorcycle's
inclined position will prevent
the fuel level from being reg-
istered accurately. This is the
reason why the range is re- 1 Unit for tachometer:
calculated only when the side 1000 revolutions per
stand is folded in. minute
2 Low engine speed range
3 3 Segments for tachometer
4 High engine speed range
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5 Engine speed warner
( 51).
Displays
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Operation
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operation
Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Resetting the trip distance . . . . . . . . . . 37
Resetting average data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 z
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . 38
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ignition If the slope of the road permits, Switching on ignition
4 Vehicle keys
turn the handlebars to the left.
32 You are provided with 2 vehicle
keys.
A single key fits the steering and
ignition lock, the fuel filler cap
and the seat lock.
Operation
Locking handlebars
Operation
Turn the ignition key 1 to
the OFF position. A = Operation mode Push the emergency off z
Handlebars are not locked. switch 1 forwards to turn off
The vehicle key can now be the engine quickly and easily.
B = Emergency off (engine
removed. Push the emergency off
is off)
switch 1 back to start the
engine.
Emergency off or
operation mode
WARNING
Operation of the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding
Danger of falling due to blocking
of rear wheel
Lights Operating high-beam Operating headlight
4 Low-beam headlight and headlight flasher
34 parking lights
The low beam and parking lamps
turn on automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
Operation
NOTICE
The low beam and the parking
lamps drain the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
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Press switch 1 forwards. Press button 1.
necessary. High beams are switched on. The high beams are switched
High beam indicator light on for the duration of the oper-
lights up. ation.
Press switch 1 backwards.
The blue high beam indicator Turn indicators
light goes out. Operating turn signals
Low beams are switched on. Switching on ignition ( 32).
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Operation
Press switch 1 to left.
Left turn signal is turned on.
Indicator light of turn indica- z
tor flashes.
Press switch 1 to right.
Right turn signal is switched
on.
Indicator light of turn indica-
tor flashes.
Press switch 1 into center po-
sition to turn off turn signals.
Multifunction display
4 Selecting display readings
36 Requirement
The motorcycle is stopped.
played.
Press the button 1 briefly and
repeatedly until the desired
value is displayed.
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Total distance traveled: ODO
Trip distance 1: TRIP1
Trip distance 2: TRIP2
Coolant temperature: ENGIN
Range: RANGE
Average fuel consumption:
CONS1
Current fuel consumption:
CONSA
Average speed: SPEED
Date: DATE
Settings: SETUP
Time and date When the minutes have been Day 6 flashes.
Set clock
set as desired, press and hold Briefly press button 1 to incre- 4
button 1. ment the day.
Selecting display readings The time has not yet been 37
When the day has been set as
( 36). saved! desired, press and hold but-
SETUP 2 is displayed. Setting the date ( 37). ton 1.
Year 5 flashes.
Setting the date Briefly press the button 1 to
Operation
Requirement increment the year.
Clock has been set. When the year has been set
as desired, press and hold but-
ton 1.
The clock and date settings
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have been saved.
Operation
Press and hold button 1 until Press and hold button 1 until Press and hold button 1 until
the value 3 has been reset. the value 3 has been reset. the ABS indicator and warning
z light lights up.
Resetting average data Antilock Brake System Release button 1.
Selecting display readings (ABS) ABS indicator light lights
( 36). up.
Deactivate ABS
The average value to be re-
Switching on ignition ( 32). ABS is deactivated.
set 2 was selected.
"CONSI" or "SPEED" is indi- NOTICE
cated.
The ABS function can also be
deactivated while driving.
Activating ABS If the ABS indicator and
warning light lights up 4
after switching the ignition off 39
and on and then continuing
driving above the minimum
speed, an ABS fault has oc-
curred.
Operation
min 3 mph (min 5 km/h)
Push down on the rear part of
Press and hold button 1 until
Seat the seat 2 to relieve the strain
the ABS indicator and warning Removing seat on the lock and at the same z
light 2 changes its display be- time unlock the seat lock with
havior. ATTENTION the vehicle key 1 by turning it
ABS indicator light goes clockwise.
Unstably parked motorcycle Lift seat at rear and remove.
out, and starts to flash if
Component damage cause by Lay the seat on a clean sur-
self-diagnosis has not been com-
tipping over face.
pleted.
Park motorcycle safely.
ABS is switched on. Park motorcycle, ensuring that
As an alternative, the ignition support surface is firm and
can also be turned off and then level.
on again.
Install seat
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Operation
Setting
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Mirrors Adjust mirror arm
5 Adjusting mirrors
Left mirror (lock nut) to
adapter
42
16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
Slide protective cap 1 over
screw fitting.
Headlight
Setting
Setting
lower spring preload.
NOTICE Loosen the screw 1 on both Adjusting spring preload
If there are doubts as to the cor- sides. at rear wheel z
rect headlight range, have the Turn the headlamp around the
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
adjustment checked by a spe- screw axis to set the headlamp
support surface is firm and
cialized workshop, preferably by range.
level.
an authorized BMW Motorrad Tighten the screw 1 on both
retailer. sides.
If the motorcycle is ridden again
Headlight range with lower payload:
adjustment Readjust the headlamp range.
Requirement
Despite adjustment of the spring
preload, oncoming traffic is still
blinded when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded.
Remove the screw 2.
Pull frame cover 3 out of the
5 grommets and take off.
44
Setting
Riding
Engine speed warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Securing motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Safety information Do not exceed the gross
6 Rider's Equipment
weight limit and observe the
loading information.
46 Do not drive without the correct
clothing: Adjust spring preload settings
to the gross vehicle weight.
Helmet
with topcase OA
Rider's suit
or
Gloves
Riding
Riding
and exhaust system while
permissible maximum rated riding tenance intervals.
speed of the tires. Burn hazard
Risk of accident due to tire dam-
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After parking the motorcycle, ATTENTION
age at high speed. make sure that no persons
Observe the maximum permis- or objects come into contact Unburned fuel in the catalytic
sible speed for the tyres. with the engine and exhaust converter
system. Damage to catalytic converter
Risk of poisoning Note the points listed for
Exhaust fumes contain carbon Catalytic converter protection of the catalytic
monoxide, which is colorless and If misfiring causes unburned fuel converter.
odorless but highly toxic. to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating Danger of overheating
WARNING and damage.
ATTENTION
Harmful exhaust gas For this reason, observe the fol-
Danger of suffocation lowing points: Engine idling for a lengthy
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. period while at a standstill
Overheating due to insufficient Always before riding off Starting
6 cooling; in extreme cases vehicle Check brake operation ( 68). Starting engine
fire Check that the lights and sig-
48 Do not allow the engine to idle Switch on the ignition.
naling equipment function.
unnecessarily. Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
Check clutch function ( 73).
After starting, ride off ( 49)
Check tire tread depth ( 76).
immediately. ABS self-diagnosis is
Checking tyre pressure ( 76).
performed ( 50)
Riding
Riding
start. ( 114)
For cold starts and at low am-
bient temperatures: pull lever Pre-Ride-Check z
to disengage clutch and twist The general warning light 1 lights
After the ignition is switched on, up red.
throttle grip slightly.
the instrument cluster runs a
test on the warning and indica- The indicator lights 2 light up.
tor lights and the display, known
as the "Pre-Ride-Check". Start- The display 3 shows the last ac-
ing the engine before the test tive display.
routine is completed will cancel
the remainder of the routine. The engine speed warner 4
lights up.
Riding
rpm. New brake pads have to bedded
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- in before they can achieve their
WARNING
optimum frictional force. This ini-
tions of road if possible.
tial reduction in braking efficiency
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Observe the engine run-in Loss of adhesion of new tires
can be compensated for by ex- on wet roads and at extreme
speeds.
erting greater pressure on the angles
Engine run-in speed brake levers. Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
WARNING
avoid extreme angles.
<6000 min-1 (Mileage
0...186 miles (0...300 km)) New brake pads
Extension of the braking distance, Engine speed warner
no full throttle (Mileage accident hazard
0...621 miles (0...1000 km)) Requirement
Brake early.
Observe mileage, after which The vehicle is not yet in 6th gear
the running-in check should be and the maximum acceleration is
performed. to be reached.
Brakes should also be disengaged at the
6 How do you achieve
same time.
Locking up of the front wheel
52 the shortest stopping is prevented by BMW Motorrad
distances? ABS.
The dynamic load distribution be- With the frequently instructed
tween the front and rear wheel "forced braking," in which the
changes during braking. The brake pressure is generated as
Riding
heavier you brake, the greater quickly as possible and with great
the weight transfer to the front force, dynamic load distribu-
Accelerate.
z The engine speed warner 1
wheel. Increases in the load on tion lags behind the progres-
an individual wheel are accom- sive increases in deceleration
lights up when the following
panied by a rise in the effective rate and the braking force cannot
engine speed is reached:
braking force that the wheel can be completely transferred to the
>10000 min-1
provide. road surface. Due to the miss-
Ensure that the following
To achieve the shortest braking ing wheel load, the ABS must
speed is not exceeded:
distance, the front wheel brake prevent a tendency of the front
Maximum engine speed must be rapidly pulled to the wheel to lock up even with min-
point where ABS activates, the imal braking action. This results
pressure point must be held and in a reduced braking action.
max 10800 min-1 the rear wheel brake must be ac-
Shift up to the next gear. tivated at the same time. This
procedure provides ideal exploita-
tion of the extra weight transfer
to the front wheel. The clutch
Descending mountain When driving in the rain and Parking your
passes through puddles. motorcycle 6
After washing the motorcycle
Side stand 53
WARNING When driving on roads spread
with salt. Switch off engine.
Braking only with the rear- After working on the brakes On slopes point the motorcycle
wheel brake when descend- due to oil or grease residues. uphill and engage 1st gear.
ing mountain passes
When driving on soiled roads
Riding
Reduced of braking action, de- or off-road ATTENTION
struction of the brakes caused by
Poor ground conditions in
overheating z
Use both front and rear brakes, WARNING area of stand
and make use of the engine's Component damage cause by
Poorer braking action due to tipping over
braking effect as well.
moisture and dirt Always check that the ground
Accident hazard under the stand is level and
Wet, soiled brakes
Brake until brakes are dry or firm.
Moisture and dirt on the brake clean; clean if necessary.
rotors and the brake pads result Fold out side stand and park
Brake early until the full braking
in a decrease in the braking ac- motorcycle.
action is available again.
tion.
Delayed or poorer braking action ATTENTION
must be expected in the follow- Loading of the side stand
ing situations: with additional weight
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Do not sit on the motorcycle Do not sit on the motorcycle
6 when it is parked on the side while it is resting on the center ATTENTION
stands. stand. Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel
54
If the slope of the road permits, Fold out center stand and jack Damage to the engine and fuel
turn the handlebars to the left. up motorcycle. supply
On slopes point the motorcycle Do not refuel with E85, i.e.
Center stand uphill and engage 1st gear. fuel with an ethanol content
with center stand OA
Riding
Riding
tank.
Riding
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Fasten rear straps on both
sides to the brackets for the
passenger footrests and then
tighten them.
Tighten all straps evenly.
The vehicle is pulled down
against its springs with the
suspension compressed
strongly.
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Riding
Technology in detail
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technology in detail
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General instructions this situation can occur, ABS the driving stability is ensured.
7 You'll find more information on
intervenes and adapts brake After detecting the actual con-
pressure to the maximum ditions, the system adjusts the
60 the subject of technology at:
transferable brake force, so the optimum brake pressure.
bmw-motorrad.com/technik wheels continue to turn and
driving stability is maintained Lifting off rear wheel
Anti-Lock Brake irrespective of the condition of Even during severe braking, a
System the road surface. high level of tire grip can mean
Technology in detail
How does the ABS work? that the front wheel does not
What happens when lock up until very late, if at all.
The maximum braking force that rough roads are Consequently, ABS does not in-
can be transferred to the road
encountered? tervene until very late, if at all.
surface is partially dependent on
Bumpy or rough roads can briefly Under these circumstances the
the friction coefficient of the road
lead to a loss of contact between rear wheel can lift off the ground,
surface. Gravel, ice, snow and
the tires and the road surface, and the outcome can be a high-
wet roads offer a considerably
until the transferable braking siding situation in which the mo-
poorer friction coefficient than a
force is reduced to zero. If brak- torcycle can flip over.
dry, clean asphalt surface. The
z poorer the friction coefficient of ing is carried out in this situa-
the road surface is, the longer tion, ABS must reduce the brake
the braking distance will be. pressure to ensure driving stabil-
If the maximum transferable ity when restoring contact to the
brake force is exceeded when road. At this point in time, the
the driver increases the brake ABS must assume extremely low
pressure, the wheels begin friction coefficients (gravel, ice,
to lock and driving stability is snow) so that the running wheels
lost. A fall can occur. Before turn in every imaginable case and
riding conditions can also cause properly maintained condition,
WARNING a fault message to be generated. it is vital that the specified 7
Lifting off of the rear wheel Should a fault code occur due to service intervals are kept to.
one of the driving conditions de- 61
due to heavy braking
scribed above, the ABS function Reserves for safety
Accident hazard
can be reactivated by switching The potentially shorter stopping
When braking heavily, bear in
the ignition off and then on again. distances which BMW Motorrad
mind that the ABS control can-
ABS permits must not be used
Technology in detail
not always be relied on to pre- Unusual riding conditions:
vent the rear wheel from lifting as an excuse for careless riding.
Heating up on an auxiliary ABS is primarily a means of en-
off the ground.
stand at idle speed or with gear suring a safety margin in genuine
Special situations engaged. emergencies.
Rear wheel locked-up for a Be careful in curves! When you
To detect the tendency of the
longer period of time by engine apply the brakes on a corner,
wheels to lock up, the speeds
brake, e.g. when riding down the motorcycle's weight and
of the front and rear wheel are
steep hills. momentum take over and even
compared. If the system regis-
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
ters implausible data for an ex- How important is regular
tended period of time it will de-
counteract their effects. z
maintenance?
activate the ABS as safety pre-
caution and a display will alert WARNING
you to an ABS error. A self-diag-
nosis routine must be completed Brake system not regularly
before the error will be displayed. serviced
Apart from problems on the Accident hazard
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual To ensure that the
BMW Motorrad ABS is in a
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Technology in detail
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 z
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General instructions Tool kit 4 Headlight range adjust-
8 The 'Maintenance' chapter de-
ment ( 43).
5 Box wrench
64 scribes work involving the check-
Wrench size: 27 mm
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with Removing rear wheel
a minimum of effort. ( 81).
If special tightening torques are Adjust chain tension
( 85).
Maintenance
Maintenance
Mounting rear-wheel stands
ATTENTION ( 66).
Loosen clamping screws 1.
Use of the BMW Motorrad Use basic stand with front Push two mounts 2 outward,
front wheel stand without an wheel mount. continuing until front
additional center or auxiliary The base stand and its acces- suspension fits between them.
stand sories are available through Use locating pins 3 to set front z
Component damage cause by your authorized BMW Motorrad wheel stand to desired height.
tipping over retailer. Center front wheel stand rela-
Place the motorcycle on the tive to front wheel and push it
center stand or an auxiliary against front axle.
stand before lifting it with the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand.
with center stand OA
Place motorcycle on center
stand, ensuring that it is rest-
Rear-wheel stand
8 Mounting rear-wheel
66 stands
Maintenance
Maintenance
ATTENTION
Position the rear-wheel
stand 6. Use of too little or too much
engine oil
ATTENTION Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil z
Motorcycle tips to side level is correct.
Component damage cause by
tipping over with center stand OA
Read oil level on the display 1.
Secure motorcycle against tip- Place motorcycle on center
ping away to side. stand, ensuring that it is rest-
ing on a firm and level support
Push the rear-wheel stand surface.
down until the motorcycle is
standing upright and the han- without center stand OA
dle of the rear-wheel stand is Place motorcycle on an auxil-
resting on the floor. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-
If oil level is above the maximum
8 mark MAX:
ATTENTION
Have oil level corrected at Use of too little or too much
68
an authorized service facility, engine oil
preferably an authorized Engine damage
BMW Motorrad retailer. Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Topping up engine oil
Maintenance
Maintenance
safety of the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts. Turn handlebars to the right. Check the wear indicators 2.
The brake pads 1 can be seen
Have the brakes checked at an Front brake-pad wear
from the rear.
authorized workshop, preferably limit
Conduct a visual inspection of
an authorized BMW Motorrad z
the brake pad thickness. min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
retailer.
(Friction lining without carrier
Check front brake pad plate)
thickness If the wear indicating marks are
Park motorcycle, ensuring that no longer visible:
support surface is firm and
level.
8 WARNING
Maintenance
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Set the handlebars so that the
Adjust the riding mode imme- Front brake fluid level
brake fluid reservoir is horizon-
diately until the fault is rectified.
tal.
Check brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid, DOT4
regularly. z
the sight glass 1.
You should never allow the
NOTICE brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
The brake fluid level in the brake- reservoir horizontal)
fluid reservoir drops due to brake If brake fluid level falls below the
pad wear. approved level:
Have defect corrected as soon
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake fluid
8 level
72 Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
Maintenance cally.
NOTICE
Brake fluid, DOT4
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The brake fluid level in the brake- You should never allow the
fluid reservoir drops due to brake brake fluid level to drop below
Remove the screw 1. pad wear. the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
Pull frame cover 2 out of the reservoir horizontal)
grommets and take off.
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
Clutch
WARNING
Check clutch function
8
Insufficient brake fluid in the 73
Pull back the clutch lever.
brake-fluid reservoir
The clutch must fully disen-
Considerably reduced braking
gage. Signs that the clutch is
performance caused by air in the
fully disengaged:
brake system
Easy to change gear
Maintenance
Adjust the riding mode imme-
Easy to switch to idling
diately until the fault is rectified.
Insert frame cover 2 into grom- If this is not the case, or there is
Check brake fluid level
mets 4. a lack of power transmission after
regularly.
the clutch has engaged:
Align frame cover 2 with push-
Have defect corrected as soon Have the clutch checked by an
in nut 5.
as possible by an authorized authorized workshop, preferably z
workshop, preferably an autho- an authorized BMW Motorrad
rized BMW Motorrad retailer. retailer.
Maintenance
Read off coolant level on the
Coolant, specified level
coolant expansion tank 1. Di- Turn handlebars to left.
rection of view: from front Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-
looking at inside of right-hand between MIN and MAX pansion tank.
side panel. marks on the expansion tank Add coolant up to specified
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(Engine is cold, motorcycle is level. To do this, use a funnel
upright.) with a filler neck or hose.
If coolant level drops below ap- Coolant top-up quantity
proved level:
Top up coolant ( 75).
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion
agents
150 ml (Difference between
the MIN and MAX markings)
Checking coolant level ( 74). Risk of accident due to poorer When the minimum tread depth
8 When the set level for coolant is rideability is reached:
reached: If necessary, replace the tyres Replace the worn tires.
76 before the legally specified
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank. minimum tread depth is Checking tyre pressure
reached.
Rims and tires Park motorcycle, ensuring that
WARNING
Maintenance
Checking wheel rims support surface is firm and Incorrect tire inflation pres-
Park motorcycle, ensuring that level. sure
support surface is firm and Measure tire tread depth in Poorer handling characteristic
level. main tread grooves with wear of motorcycle, reduction of tire
Subject wheel rims to visual indicators. service life
inspection for defects. Ensure proper tire inflation
z NOTICE pressure.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced Tread wear marks are integrated
by a specialist service facil- into the main grooves on every WARNING
ity, preferably an authorized tire. If the tire tread has worn
Valve inserts open of their
BMW Motorrad retailer. down to the level of the marks,
own accord at high speeds
the tire is completely worn. The
Check tire tread depth Sudden loss of tire inflation pres-
locations of the marks are indi-
sure
cated on the edge of the tire, e.g.
WARNING by the letters TI, TWI or by an Use valve caps with rubber
arrow. sealing ring and screw on
Riding with heavily worn firmly.
tyres
Park motorcycle, ensuring that Wheels Removing front wheel
support surface is firm and
Affect of wheel sizes with center stand OA 8
level. Place motorcycle on center
Check tyre pressures against on suspension control 77
stand, ensuring that it is rest-
data below. systems
ing on a firm and level support
The wheel sizes are very impor- surface.
Tire pressure, front
tant for the ABS. The diameter
and width of the wheels stored without center stand OA
Maintenance
24.7 psi (1.7 bar) (with cold in the control unit have particu- Place the motorcycle on an
tires, one-up and two-up rid- lar significance as the basis for auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad
ing) all necessary calculations. Any recommends you use the
change to these sizes, caused for BMW Motorrad rear-wheel
Tire pressure, rear example by a switch to wheels stand.
other than the standard installed Mounting rear-wheel stands z
ones, can seriously affect han- ( 66).
27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (with cold dling.
tires, one-up and two-up rid- The sensor rings are essential Raise front of motorcy-
ing) for correct wheel speed detec- cle, preferably using a
If tyre pressure is too low: tion; they too must match the BMW Motorrad front wheel
Correct tyre pressure. motorcycle's control systems and stand, continuing until the
consequently cannot be replaced. wheel rotates freely.
If you want to equip your Mount front wheel stand
motorcycle with different wheels, ( 65).
please contact a specialist Mask off the parts of the wheel
service facility, preferably a rim that could be scratched
BMW Motorrad retailer.
when removing the brake
8 caliper.
Push apart the brake pads a
78 little.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning Mount spacing bushing 5 on
ATTENTION left side in wheel hub.
of this chapter.
Unintentional pressing to- ATTENTION
gether of brake pads ATTENTION
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Component damage when Front wheel installation op-
mounting the brake caliper or Tightening of screwed con- posite the running direction
when pressing the brake pads nections with incorrect tight- Accident hazard
apart ening torque
Observe running direction ar-
Do not actuate the brakes with Damage or loosening of screwed rows on tire or rim.
the brake caliper removed. connections
Always have the tightening Roll front wheel into front
Remove spacer bushing 5 from torques checked by a spe- suspension. When doing so,
the wheel hub. cialized workshop, preferably make sure that the wheel
an authorized BMW Motorrad speed sensor is not damaged.
retailer.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
seat against the rotors.
82
Maintenance
Maintenance
wheel. Exercise care during the
removal, in order that the parts
Make sure that the wheel are not damaged or lost.
speed sensor 10 is not
damaged when rolling out the Install rear wheel
rear wheel.
ATTENTION Place brake-caliper support 1 z
on the guide 2.
Tightening of screwed con-
nections with incorrect tight-
ening torque
Damage or loosening of screwed
connections
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
Roll rear wheel toward rear retailer.
out of swing arm while pulling
brake caliper carrier 11 toward
pushing brake caliper carrier 11
8 toward the front.
84
Maintenance
Maintenance
tensioning screw
Maintenance
Remove cover 2.
Permissible chain length
Loosen wire spring 3 from the
locking and open.
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(measured over the center of
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10 rivets, chain under tension) Loosen connector 1.
If the chain has reached the max-
imum approved length:
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
H4 / 12 V / 60 W / 55 W
To protect the glass against
soiling, grasp the light source 4
by the base only.
Install cover 2.
Attach plug 1. Pull light source 2 out of
socket 1.
Replace defective light source.
Bulb for parking light 8
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W5W / 12 V / 5 W
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the glass
Maintenance
surface, always use a clean, dry
cloth to hold the light source.
Insert socket 1 into the head- Remove the screw 1.
light housing 3.
90
Maintenance
Maintenance
Touching live parts of the ig- insulated crocodile clips at both
terminal of the donor battery.
nition system when the en- ends.
Then connect one end of the
gine is running black jump cables to the nega-
Electrocution ATTENTION
tive terminal of the donor bat-
Do not touch parts of the igni- Jump-starting with a voltage tery, and the other end to the
tion system when the engine is negative terminal of the dis-
higher than 12 V z
running. charged battery.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics Start engine of motorcycle with
ATTENTION The battery of the donor vehi- discharged battery in usual
cle must not exceed a voltage way; if engine does not start,
Current too high when jump-
of 12 V. wait a few minutes before re-
starting the motorcycle
peating attempt in order to pro-
Cable fire or damage to the mo- Do not disconnect battery from tect starter motor and donor
torcycle electronics onboard electrical system for battery.
Do not jump-start the motor- jump-starting procedure.
Allow both engines to idle for a
cycle using the power socket, Removing seat ( 39). few minutes before disconnect-
only via the battery terminal.
ing the jump cables.
Disconnect the jump cable Do not turn the battery upside Disconnect the battery be-
8 from the negative terminal first, down. fore charging on the battery
then disconnect the second terminals.
92 cable from the positive termi-
ATTENTION Disconnect battery from motor-
nal. cycle ( 93).
Install seat ( 40). Discharging of the connected
battery by the vehicle elec- Charging a disconnected
Battery tronics (e.g. clock) battery
Maintenance
Maintenance instructions Total discharge of battery leading Disconnect battery from motor-
to a rejection of warranty claims cycle ( 93).
Correct battery maintenance
During riding breaks of more Charge battery using a suitable
combined with proper charging
than 4 weeks, connect a charger.
and storage procedures extends
trickle-charger to the battery.
the battery's service life, and is Comply with operating instruc-
z also required for warranty claims. tions of charger.
Charging a connected
Compliance with the points be- Once battery is fully charged,
battery disconnect charger's terminal
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life: clips from battery terminals.
ATTENTION
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry. Charging the battery con- NOTICE
Do not open the battery. nected to the vehicle using In the case of longer periods
Do not top up with water. the battery terminals when the motorcycle is not be-
Be sure to read and comply Damage to the motorcycle's ing used, the battery must be
with the instructions for charg- electronics recharged regularly. See the
ing the battery on the following instructions for caring for your
pages. battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to Danger of short circuit Install seat ( 40).
use. Follow the disconnection
Removing battery
8
Connect battery to vehicle sequence.
Removing seat ( 39). 93
( 93). Disconnect the battery earth
Disconnect battery from motor-
lead 1 first.
Disconnect battery from cycle ( 93).
Then push the protective
motorcycle cap 3 to the side and
Maintenance
Park motorcycle, ensuring that disconnect the positive battery
support surface is firm and cable 2.
level.
Removing seat ( 39). Connect battery to vehicle
Maintenance
Maintenance
Replace defective fuses with
new fuses. Press locking device 1. Press the lock 4 in on both
Switch off ignition. Open the fuse box 2. sides.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that Replace defective fuse in ac- Remove the cap 5.
support surface is firm and cordance with following fuse Replace defective fuse in ac-
level. assignment diagram. cordance with following fuse z
Removing seat ( 39). Fuse assignments ( 96) assignment diagram.
Close the fuse box 2 again. Fuse assignments ( 96)
Make sure that the lock 1 has Replace the cap 5. Make sure
engaged. that the lock 4 on the fuse
box 3 engages.
NOTICE
If the fuses blow frequently, have
the electrical system checked by
an authorized specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
8 BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuse 2 Fuse 6
Fuse 3
30 A (Main fuse)
Fuse 4
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Fuse 1 20 A (ABS pressure modula-
tor)
Fuse 8 for radiator fan
7.5 A (Oxygen sensor, evap- Fuse 5 Fuse for radiator fan
orative emission valve, sec-
ondary air system, injection
system, electric fuel pump) 15 A (Lighting, horn) 7.5 A (Radiator fan)
Diagnostic connector
Removing the diagnostic 8
connector 97
CAUTION
Incorrect procedure followed
when disconnecting the data
Maintenance
link connector for the On-
Board Diagnostics. Press the locks 1 together. Seat diagnostic connector 2
Motorcycle experiences malfunc- Remove the diagnostic con- into the bracket 3.
tions nector 2 from the bracket 3. The locks 1 engage.
Only have the data link con- The diagnosis and information Install seat ( 40).
nector disconnected by a spe- system interface can be con- z
cialist workshop or other autho- nected at the diagnostic con-
rized persons during your next nector 2.
BMW Service appointment.
Have the work performed by Securing data link
appropriately trained staff. connector
Refer to the vehicle manufac- Disconnect the diagnosis and
turer specifications. information system interface.
Removing seat ( 39).
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Maintenance
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Accessories
Topcase Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Maximum payload and maximum
speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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General instructions The safety, operation and suit- Heated handlebar grips
9 ability of the parts and accessory
with heated grips OA
CAUTION products have been checked ex-
100 tensively by BMW. Therefore, Operating heated grips
Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for
manufacturers Start engine.
these products. BMW shall not
Safety risk be liable for unapproved parts NOTICE
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- and accessory products of any
Accessories
ine or test each product of out- kind. The heated grips option can only
side origin to ensure that it can Whenever you are planning mod- be activated when the engine is
be used on or in connection ifications, comply with all the le- running.
with BMW motorcycles without gal requirements. The motorcy-
constituting a safety hazard. cle must not infringe on national NOTICE
z Nor is this guarantee provided road-motorcycle construction and
when the official approval of use regulations of your country. The increase in power consump-
a specific country has been Your authorized BMW Motorrad tion caused by the heated grips
granted. Tests conducted by retailer offers you qualified advice can drain the battery if you are
these instances cannot make in choosing genuine BMW parts, riding at low engine speeds.
provision for all operating con- accessories and other products.
ditions experienced by BMW More information on the topic of NOTICE
motorcycles and, consequently, accessories is available at: The handlebar grips can be
they are not sufficient in some bmw-motorrad.com/acces- heated at two different levels.
circumstances. sories The second stage is intended for
Use only parts and accessories rapid heating of the grips. Once
approved by BMW for your they are warm, you should switch
motorcycle. back to the first stage.
Connection of electrical Mount topcase
devices 9
The ignition must be switched WARNING
101
on before electrical devices
Topcase not properly se-
connected to the power sock-
cured
ets can be operated.
Driving safety is impaired
Cable routing Topcase must not shake and
Accessories
must be fastened clearance-
The cables from the onboard
free.
Operate rocker switch 1 on the sockets to the auxiliary devices
side with two dots to switch to must be routed in such a way
the high heater output. that they do not impede the
Operate rocker switch 1 on the rider.
Cable routing must not restrict z
side with one dot to switch to
the low heater output. the steering angle and the han-
Return switch 1 to its center dling characteristics.
position to switch off the heat- Cables must not be trapped.
ing.
Topcase
Power socket with topcase OA Pull handle 1 up as far as it will
with additional onboard go.
socket OA
9
102
Accessories
Hook the topcase into the lug- Turn key in topcase lock into Press lock barrel 1 forward.
gage rack 4. Make sure that Position 1 and remove. Release lever 2 pops up.
the hooks 2 fit securely into Pull release lever all the way
the corresponding mount- Open topcase up.
z ings 3. Topcase lid opens.
Press handle 1 down until it
engages.
Accessories
Press release lever 1 down un-
Pull release lever 1 all the way til it engages. Turn key in topcase lock into
up. Turn key in topcase lock Position 1.
into LOCK position and Handle pops out.
Close topcase lid and hold it z
down. Ensure that no items remove.
are trapped between cover and
case.
NOTICE
You can also lock the topcase by
turning the lock to the LOCK
position. Under such circum-
stances, ensure that the key is
not in the Topcase.
Fold handle 1 all the way up.
Raise the rear of the topcase
9 and pull it off luggage rack. NOTICE
Accessories
Close Topcase lid 1. Check Push the release lever 1 in the Payload of Topcase
that nothing is trapped be- direction of the arrow.
tween the lid and case and that Lift the topcase at the rear and with topcase OA
the release lever 2 clicks into remove from the adapter 3. or
place.
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with topcase Light OA
Turn the key in the topcase Maximum payload and
max 7 lbs (max 3 kg)
lock 3 until it is horizontal and maximum speed
remove the key from the lock.
Observe maximum payload and
The release levers are locked
maximum speed as indicated on
You can neither open the top-
label in the topcase.
case nor remove it from the
adapter. Contact your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer if you
Removing the topcase cannot find your combination of
Light vehicle and topcase on the label.
The following values apply to the
Turn the key until it is vertical
combination described here:
in the lock.
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Accessories
106
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10
107
Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cleaning sensitive motorcycle
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Care
Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Paint preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 z
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Return motorcycle to use . . . . . . . . . . 110
Care products Washing your Brake early until the brake ro-
10 BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle tors and brake pads are dry.
laboratory tested, and field tested the motorcycle. Only use cold water to remove
and provide optimum care and To prevent stains, do not wash
z protection for the materials used
road salt.
the motorcycle immediately after
in your motorcycle. it has been exposed to bright ATTENTION
sunlight and do not wash it in the
ATTENTION Damage caused by high wa-
sun.
Use of unsuitable cleaning To remove road salt, clean the ter pressure from high-pres-
and care agents motorcycle with cold water im- sure cleaners or steam-jet
Damage to motorcycle parts mediately after completion of ev- devices
Do not use any solvents such ery trip. Corrosion or short circuit, dam-
as nitro thinners, cold cleaners, age to labels, to seals, to hy-
WARNING draulic brake system, to the elec-
fuel or similar, and do not use
cleaning agents that contain trical system and the seat
Damp brake disks and brake
alcohol. Exercise caution when using
pads after washing the mo-
high-pressure or steam-jet
torcycle, after riding through
devices.
water or in the rain
Poorer braking action, accident
hazard
Fairings and panels Use chrome polish for additional
NOTICE
Clean fairings and panels with treatment. 10
The case and Topcase do not water and BMW plastic cleaner.
Radiator 109
have surface coating. The best
NOTICE
possible appearance is preserved ATTENTION
by applying the following care Soften stubborn dirt and dead
measures: insects by covering the affected Bending of radiator fins
Damage to radiator fins
Care
Remove road salt and corrosive areas with a wet cloth.
deposits immediately after com- When cleaning, ensure that the
pletion of a trip with cold water. Topcase Light cooler fins are not bent. z
Clean radiator regularly. Use a
Cleaning sensitive ATTENTION
hose with low water pressure
motorcycle parts Use of unsuitable cleaning to do this.
Plastics and care agents This prevents the engine from
Surface damage overheating due to insufficient
ATTENTION Clean the surface with water cooling.
and a microfiber cloth only.
Use of unsuitable cleaning Rubber
agents Chrome Treat rubber parts with water or
Damage to plastic surfaces BMW rubber protection coating
Clean chrome sections care-
Do not use abrasive cleaners or agent.
fully with plenty of water and
cleaners containing alcohol or
motorcycle cleaner from the ATTENTION
solvents.
BMW Motorrad Care Products
Do not use insect sponges or
range. This is required in particu- Use of silicone sprays for
sponges with a hard surface.
lar for removing road salt. care of rubber seals
Damage to rubber seals after the motorcycle has been Completely fill the motorcycle's
10 Do not use silicone sprays washed. Remove this type of fuel tank.
or care products that contain soiling with cleaning naphtha or
110 silicone. spirit on a clean cloth or cotton Removing battery ( 93).
ball. BMW Motorrad recom- Spray the brake and clutch
Paint mends using BMW tar remover lever, and the center and side
for removing tar spots. Then add stand pivots with a suitable lu-
Washing the motorcycle regularly bricant.
a protective wax coating to the
Care
Care
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Care
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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113
Screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start.
114 Possible cause Remedy
Side stand extended and gear engaged Fold in side stand.
Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Set emergency off switch to operation mode
( 33).
Technical data
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Operate the clutch or put the transmission into
idle so that the idle indicator lamp lights up.
No fuel in tank Refueling ( 55).
Battery drained Charging a disconnected battery ( 92).
Throttle grip actuated Do not actuate the throttle grip while starting the
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Screw connections
Front wheel Value Valid
11
115
Screw in front wheel quick-re-
lease axle
M12 x 20 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Clamping screw in axle adapter
Technical data
M8 x 30 Tightening sequence: Tighten the
screws 6 times, alternating between one
and the other each time
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid
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Locknut of drive-chain tension-
ing screw
M8 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Rear-wheel quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M18 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Mirrors Value Valid
11 Right mirror (lock nut) to
116 adapter
M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
Left mirror (lock nut) to adapter
M10 x 1.25 16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
Technical data
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Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Normal unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
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87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 117
87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 2.9 gal (Approx. 11 l)
Fuel reserve Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx. 1 l)
Technical data
Fuel consumption according to WMTC 71 mpg (3.3 l/100 km)
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity Approx. 1.7 quarts (Approx. 1.65 l), with filter re-
placement
Viscosity rating z
SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2 Additives (for instance, molybdenum-
based substances) are prohibited, because
they would attack the coatings on engine
components, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 185 ml, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Engine
11 Engine number location Lower part of crankcase, right
118
Engine type A82A03A
Engine design Water-cooled 1-cylinder four-stroke engine with
four valves (operated via rocker arms), two over-
head camshafts and a counterbalance shaft
Technical data
Transmission
Technical data
Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in
engine housing
Transmission gear ratios 3.083, Primary gear ratio
1:3.000, 1st gear
1:2.063, 2nd gear
1:1.588, 3rd gear
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1:1.286, 4th gear
1:1.095, 5th gear
1:0.955, 6th gear
Rear-wheel drive
11 Type of final drive Endless Z-ring chain with rear damper in rear
120 wheel hub
Chain sag 1.6...2 in (40...50 mm), Motorcycle unloaded on
side stand
Permissible chain length max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm), measured over the
Technical data
Frame
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Frame design Lattice-tube frame
Location of type plate Frame at front left on steering head
Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head
Chassis and suspension
Front wheel
11
121
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 7.1 in (180 mm), on wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm
Technical data
Spring travel, rear 7.1 in (180 mm), on wheel
Brakes
Front wheel
Type of front brake 4-piston fixed caliper z
Front brake pad material Sintered metal
Front brake-disk thickness 0.2 in (5.0 mm), New
min 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm), Wear limit
11 Rear wheel
Type of rear brake 1-piston floating caliper
122
Rear brake pad material Organic
Rear brake-disk thickness 0.18 in (4.5 mm), New
min 0.16 in (min 4 mm), Wear limit
Blow-by clearance of footbrake lever 0.08...0.1 in (2.0...2.5 mm), between footbrake
Technical data
Technical data
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 24.7 psi (1.7 bar), with cold tires, one-up and two-
up riding
Tire pressure, rear 27.6 psi (1.9 bar), with cold tires, one-up and two-
up riding
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Electrical system
11 Fuses
124
Fuse 1 7.5 A, Oxygen sensor, evaporative emission valve,
secondary air system, injection system, electric
fuel pump
Fuse 2 7.5 A, Heated grips, data link connector, engine
Technical data
Technical data
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Dimensions
Motorcycle length 81.7 in (2075 mm), over license-plate carrier
Motorcycle height 48.4 in (1230 mm), over windshield, at DIN un- z
laden weight
Motorcycle width 34.6 in (880 mm), using handlebar levers
33.9 in (860 mm), without mounted parts
Rider's seat height 32.9 in (835 mm), without rider, at DIN unladen
weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 73.6 in (1870 mm), without rider, at DIN unladen
weight
Weights
11 Vehicle curb weight 374 lbs (169.5 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
126 road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE
Permissible gross weight 761 lbs (345 kg)
Maximum payload 387 lbs (175.5 kg)
Technical data
Performance data
Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- max 36 %
ble total weight)
Top speed 89 mph (143 km/h)
z Accessories
Maximum speed when riding with a loaded top-
case
with topcase OA max 81 mph (max 130 km/h)
or
with topcase Light OA
Payload of Topcase
with topcase OA max 7 lbs (max 3 kg)
or
with topcase Light OA
Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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127
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Service
Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . 129
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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Maintenance confirmations . . . . . . . . 134
Service confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Reporting safety defects
12 If you think that your motorcycle has a fault which may cause an accident, injury or
128 death, you must inform the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
immediately and BMW of North America, LLC.
If the NHTSA receives other similar complaints, it may open an investigation. If it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, the NHTSA may order the manufac-
Service
turer to perform a recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between you, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer,
z or BMW of North America, LLC.
You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety Hotline on 1–888–327–4236
(Teletypewriter TTY for the hearing impaired: 1–800–424–9153) for free, by visiting
the website at http:⁄⁄ www.safercar.gov or by writing to Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Further information on vehicle safety is
available at http:⁄⁄ www.safercar.gov.
BMW Motorrad Service by a specialized workshop, BMW Motorrad Mobility
With its worldwide retailer
preferably by an authorized Services 12
BMW Motorrad retailer.
network, BMW Motorrad As the owner of a new BMW 129
can attend to you and your To ensure that your BMW con- motorcycle, in the event of a
motorcycle in over 100 countries sistently remains in optimal con- breakdown you can benefit from
around the globe. Authorized dition BMW Motorrad urges you the protection afforded by the
BMW Motorrad retailers have to observe the recommended various BMW Motorrad mobil-
Service
the technical information and service intervals. ity services (e.g. BMW Roadside
expertise needed to conduct Have all maintenance and repair Assistance, breakdown service,
reliable service and repairs work confirmed in the "Service" vehicle recovery service).
covering every aspect of your chapter in this manual. Doc- Contact your authorized z
BMW. umentation confirming regular BMW Motorrad retailer for
You will find the nearest autho- maintenance is essential for gen- additional information on available
rized BMW Motorrad retailer to erous treatment of claims sub- mobility-maintenance services.
you at our website: mitted after the warranty period
bmw-motorrad.com has expired (goodwill). Maintenance
WARNING procedures
You can obtain information on
the contents of the BMW Ser- BMW pre-delivery check
Improperly performed main-
tenance and repair work vices from your BMW Motorrad The BMW pre-delivery check is
retailer. carried out by your authorized
Accident hazard caused by sub-
BMW Motorrad retailer before it
sequent damage
turns the motorcycle over to you.
BMW Motorrad recommends
having corresponding work
on the motorcycle carried out
BMW running-in check fore the next service date, service
12 Mileage until running-in
must be performed sooner.
The service display in the multi-
130 check function display reminds you of
the next service date approx. one
311...746 miles
month or 620 miles (1000 km)
(500...1200 km)
before the entered values.
Service
Service
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Service
132
12
Maintenance schedule c every 24000 miles
1 BMW Running-in check
(10000 km) or every 4 12
years (whichever comes
(including oil change) 133
first)
2 Standard BMW Service
3 Engine oil change with fil-
ter
4 Replace air cleaner insert
Service
5 Replace spark plug
6 Check valve clearance
7 Telescopic fork oil change
8 Replace fuel filter and fuel z
hoses
9 Replace hoses from intake
silencer to cylinder head
and evaporative emission
valve
10 Change brake fluid in en-
tire system
a annually or every
6000 miles (10000 km)
(whichever comes first)
b for the first time after one
year, then every 2 years
Maintenance confirmations
12 BMW Service standard scope
134 The repair procedures belonging to the BMW Service standard package are listed below. The actual
maintenance work applicable for your vehicle may differ.
Perform a vehicle test with the BMW Motorrad diagnosis system
Checking coolant level
Checking/adjusting clutch play
Service
Checking accelerator Bowden cable for ease of movement, chafing and kinks, and play
Checking the front brake pads and brake disc for wear
z Checking rear brake pads and brake disk for wear
Visually inspecting the brake lines, brake hoses and connections
Checking tire inflation pressure and tread depth
Checking and lubricating the chain drive
Checking the brake fluid level of the front wheel brake
Checking the brake fluid level of the rear wheel brake
Checking steering-head bearing
Lubricating the side stand
Checking the lighting and signal system
Functional check for engine starting suppression
Final inspection and check for road safety
Setting the service due date and remaining distance before next service using the BMW Motorrad diag-
nosis system
Checking charging state of battery
Confirming the BMW service in the vehicle literature
BMW pre-delivery
check
BMW Running-in
Check
12
performed performed 135
on on
at km
Next service
Service
latest
on
or, if reached earlier z
at km
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
137
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Replacing air cleaner element
latest Oil change - telescopic fork
Replacing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached earlier
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at z
maintenance)
at km Replace the hose from intake silencer
to cylinder head and tank vent valve
(in maintenance)
Changing brake fluid in entire system
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
138
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
139
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Replacing air cleaner element
latest Oil change - telescopic fork
Replacing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached earlier
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at z
maintenance)
at km Replace the hose from intake silencer
to cylinder head and tank vent valve
(in maintenance)
Changing brake fluid in entire system
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
140
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
141
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Replacing air cleaner element
latest Oil change - telescopic fork
Replacing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached earlier
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at z
maintenance)
at km Replace the hose from intake silencer
to cylinder head and tank vent valve
(in maintenance)
Changing brake fluid in entire system
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
142
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
143
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Replacing air cleaner element
latest Oil change - telescopic fork
Replacing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached earlier
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at z
maintenance)
at km Replace the hose from intake silencer
to cylinder head and tank vent valve
(in maintenance)
Changing brake fluid in entire system
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
144
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
145
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Replacing air cleaner element
latest Oil change - telescopic fork
Replacing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached earlier
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at z
maintenance)
at km Replace the hose from intake silencer
to cylinder head and tank vent valve
(in maintenance)
Changing brake fluid in entire system
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
146
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Information
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
147
performed Yes No
BMW Service
on
Engine oil change with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Replacing air cleaner element
latest Oil change - telescopic fork
Replacing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached earlier
Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at z
maintenance)
at km Replace the hose from intake silencer
to cylinder head and tank vent valve
(in maintenance)
Changing brake fluid in entire system
Information
Stamp, signature
Service confirmations
12 The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional acces-
148 sories and special campaigns performed.
Work performed at km Date
Service
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Work performed at km Date
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149
Service
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A Maintenance instructions, 92 Replacing LED tail light, 90
13 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Position on vehicle, 14 Replacing light sources for
ABS Recharging connected low-beam and high-beam
150 Indicator and warning light, 26 battery, 92 headlight, 87
Operating, 38 Replacing parking light light
Removing, 93
Self-diagnosis, 50 source, 88
Technical data, 124
Technology in detail, 60 Vehicle voltage is too low, 25 Technical Data, 125
Accessories
Index
Brake fluid
General instructions, 100 Check fluid level at rear, 72 C
z Onboard power socket, 101 Check front fluid level, 71 Care
Topcase, 101, 104 Care products, 108
Front reservoir, 13
Anti-Lock Brake System ABS, 52 Chrome, 109
Rear reservoir, 13
Average values Fairings and panels, 109
Brake pads
Displaying average fuel Paint, 110
Breaking in, 51
consumption (CONS1), 36 Paint preservation, 110
Check front, 69
Displaying average speed Plastics, 109
Check rear, 70
(SPEED), 36 Radiator, 109
Brakes
Resetting, 38 Checking operation, 68 Rubber, 109
Safety information, 52 Washing your motorcycle, 108
B Chain
Battery Technical data, 121
Adjust tension, 85
Charging a disconnected Breaking in, 51
Adjustment values, 11
battery, 92 Bulbs
Replace license plate light, 90 Checking tension, 86
Connect to vehicle, 93 Checking wear, 86
Disconnect from vehicle, 93 Replacing front and rear turn
indicator light sources, 89
Installing, 94
Lubricating, 86 Diagnostic connector Topping up, 67, 68
Checklist, 48 fasten, 97 Engine speed warning, 51 13
Clock Loosen, 97 Equipment, 6 151
Adjusting, 37 Dimensions
Clutch Technical data, 125 F
Adjust play, 74 Fairing
Checking operation, 73 E Front trim panel, removing and
Checking play, 74 Electrical system installing, 43
Index
Technical data, 124 Frame
Technical data, 119
Emergency on/off switch (kill Technical data, 120
Coolant
switch)
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Check fill level, 74 Front wheel stand
Fluid level indicator, 13 Emergency off, 33 Mounting, 65
Topping up, 75 Operating, 33 Fuel
Operation mode, 33 Displaying current fuel
Warning light for consumption (CONSA), 36
overtemperature, 25 Position on motorcycle, 16
Engine Filling location, 13, 55
Coolant temperature
In emergency operation, 25 Fuel specifications, 54
Displaying (ENGIN), 36
Parking, 33 Refueling, 55
too high, 25
Severe fault, 26 Technical data, 117
Cruising range
Starting, 48 Technical Data, 117
Displaying (RANGE), 36
Technical data, 118 Fuel reserve
D Cruising range, 29
Engine oil
Date Indicator lamp, 27
Checking the filling level, 67
Adjusting, 37
Oil fill location, 11
Displaying (DATE), 36 Technical data, 117
Service due date, 28
Fuses I Operating low-beam
13 Position on vehicle, 14 Ignition
Switching off, 33
headlight, 34
Replacing, 95 Operating parking lights, 34
152 Switching on, 32
Technical Data, 124 Low-fuel warning light, 27
Indicator lights, 17 Luggage
H Fuel reserve, 27 Grab handle, 13
Headlight Overview, 20 Loading information, 46
Adjusting, 42 Instrument cluster
Index
Index
Warning and indicator lights, 20
Notice concerning current Service, 129
status, 7 Display, 28
P z
Paint care, 110 Reporting safety defects, 128
O
Performance data Service display, 28
Odometer
Technical data, 126 Settings
Displaying (ODO), 36
Photosensor, 17 Displaying (SETUP), 36
Resetting, 37
Pre-Ride-Check, 49 Headlight, 42
Onboard power socket
Information on use, 101 R Mirrors, 42
Position on motorcycle, 11 Rear-wheel drive Spring preload, 43
Onboard tool kit Technical data, 120 Spark plugs
Contents, 64 Rear-wheel stand Technical data, 124
Position on vehicle, 14 Mounting, 66 Speedometer, 21
Overview of warning Refueling, 55 Spring preload
indicators, 23 Fuel specifications, 54 Adjusting, 43
Overviews Rider's Manual (US Model) Rear adjuster, 11
Instrument panel, 17 Position on vehicle, 14 Starting, 48
Left side of vehicle, 11 Control, 16
Steering lock Spark plugs, 124 Type plate
13 Locking, 32 Standards, 7 Position on motorcycle, 11
Storing, 110 Transmission, 119
154 V
Suspension Weights, 126
Vehicle identification number
Technical data, 121 Wheels and tires, 122 Position on motorcycle, 13
Switching off, 53 Threaded fasteners, 115 VIN
Tires Vehicle identification
T
Index
Index
Technical data, 122
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Index
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The descriptions and illustrations Original Rider's Manual, printed in
in this manual may vary from Germany.
your own motorcycle's actual
equipment, depending upon its
equipment level and accessories
as well as your specific national
version. No claims stemming
from these differences can be
recognized.
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.
Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Normal unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 2.9 gal (Approx. 11 l)
Fuel reserve Approx. 1.1 quarts (Approx. 1 l)
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 24.7 psi (1.7 bar), with cold tires, one-up and two-up rid-
ing
Tire pressure, rear 27.6 psi (1.9 bar), with cold tires, one-up and two-up rid-
ing
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