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Rider's Manual (US Model)
F 800 GT
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Color number
First registration
Registration number
Retailer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Retailer's address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
01 41 8 544 157
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions .... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Under center fairing
panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19
Warning and indicator
lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 22
Onboard computer indica-
tor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . 33
Tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . 34
4 Operation................ 35
Steering and ignition
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electronic immobilizer
(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 44
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Electronic suspension ad-
justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5 Riding.................... 53
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 54
Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Engine speed warning . . . . . . 59
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 61
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Securing motorcycle for
transport .................... 63
6 Technology in
detail ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 65
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 66
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 67
Tire pressure control
(RDC) ....................... 69
7 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. .. . 71
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 72
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Engine oil ................... 72
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Coolant...................... 78
Clutch....................... 79
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wheels...................... 80
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lamps....................... 88
Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . 93
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Battery ...................... 95
8 Accessories . .. .. .. .. .. .. 99
General instructions . . . . . . . 100
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . 100
Case ...................... 101
Topcase................... 103
9 Care . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 107
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Washing your vehicle. . . . . . 108
Cleaning sensitive vehicle
parts ...................... 108
Paint care ................. 109
Protective wax coating . . . . 110
Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 110
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 110
10 Technical data .. .. .. 111
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 112
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 113
Engine .................... 114
Fuel ....................... 115
Engine oil ................. 115
Clutch..................... 116
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 117
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Brakes .................... 118
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 119
Frame..................... 121
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Weights................... 122
Riding specifications . . . . . . 122
11 Service . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 123
Reporting safety
defects.................... 124
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 125
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 125
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 125
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................ 127
Confirmation of service . . . . 132
12 Index .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 134
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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General instructions
Overview
We have placed great importance
on good orientation when using
this Rider's Manual. You'll find
special topics most quickly by
using the extensive index at the
end of the manual. You can find
a first overview of your motorcy-
cle in Chapter 2. All maintenance
and repair work carried out on
your vehicle will be documented
in Chapter 11. Proof of the main-
tenance work performed is a pre-
requisite for generous treatment
of claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual; it is an
important part of the motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that
must be complied - for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect
your motorcycle against damage.
Special information on op-
erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte-
nance and adjustment proce-
dures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipment
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
OA Optional accessory
BMW optional acces-
sories can be purchased
and installed at your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
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General instructions
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic suspension
adjustment.
TPC/
RDC
Tire Pressure Control
(TPC).
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the man-
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your motorcycle comes with
equipment not described here,
you can find the descriptions in a
separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and out-
puts in this Rider's Manual refer
to the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
its tolerance regulations. Ver-
sions for individual countries may
differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The high safety and quality stan-
dards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by constant devel-
opment work on designs, equip-
ment and accessories. Because
of this, your motorcycle may dif-
fer from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
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General instructions
Overviews
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Under center fairing panel . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, left side
1Headlamp range adjust-
ment (below instrument
cluster) ( 50)
2Seat lock ( 51)
3Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick ( 72)
4Payload table (on steering-
head bearing at left)
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, right side
1Fuel filler cap ( 62)
2Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 76)
3Vehicle identification
number, type plate (on
steering-head bearing)
4Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side fairing) ( 78)
5Onboard socket ( 100)
6Adjusting spring preload
( 47)
7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 77)
8Adjusting damping ( 48)
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Overviews
Underneath seat
1Tools for adjusting spring
preload ( 47)
2Standard tool kit ( 72)
3Rider's Manual (US Model)
4Storage space
with first-aid kit OA
Storing first-aid kit
5Helmet holder ( 52)
6Storage space
with service toolkitOA
Storing service tool kit
( 72)
7Tire inflation pressure table
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Overviews
Under center fairing
panel
1Battery ( 95)
2Storage space
with tire repair kit OA
Storing tire repair kit
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Overviews
Multifunction switch,
left
1Headlight high beam and
flasher ( 42)
2Switching the indicators in
the display ( 38)
3Hazard warning flashers
( 43)
4Turn indicators ( 42)
5Horn
6Not included in standard
equipment
with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
ESA ( 49)
7Not included in standard
equipment
with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
ASC ( 44)
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Overviews
Multifunction switch,
right
1Starter ( 56)
2Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch) ( 43)
3Not included in standard
equipment
with heated handlebar
gripsOE
Operate heated grips
( 44).
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Overviews
Instrument cluster
1Warning and indicator
lamps ( 20)
2Speedometer
3Function key
4Multifunction display
( 21)
5Function key
6Ambient light sensor (for
instrument lighting control)
with anti-theft alarm OE
Anti-theft alarm indicator
lamp (see anti-theft alarm
operating instructions)
with onboard
computer OE
Engine speed warning
( 59)
7Tachometer
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Overviews
Status indicators
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Onboard computer indicator . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Status indicators
Warning and indicator
lamps
1ABS ( 30)
2Not included in standard
equipment
with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
ASC ( 31)
3Fuel reserve ( 32)
( 30)
4Universal warning lamp
(appears together with
warnings in display panel)
( 22)
5High-beam headlight
6Turn indicator, right
7Idle
8Turn indicator, left
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Status indicators
Multifunction display
1Warning for electronic en-
gine management ( 27)
2Not included in standard
equipment
with heated handlebar
gripsOE
Display of the selected
heated grip level ( 44)
3Not included in standard
equipment
with onboard
computer OE
Stopwatch ( 40)
4Time ( 38)
5Not included in standard
equipment
with Tire Pressure Con-
trol (TPC/RDC) OE
Tire inflation pressure
( 34)
6Coolant-temperature warn-
ing indicator ( 26)
7Overdue service ( 33)
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Status indicators
8Value area for indicators
( 38)
9Not included in standard
equipment
with onboard
computer OE
Symbols explaining the
indicated value ( 32)
10 Coolant temperature dis-
play
11 Not included in standard
equipment
with onboard
computer OE
Gear indicator, "N" is
shown for Neutral
12 Fuel level ( 32)
13 Not included in standard
equipment
with onboard
computer OE
Value area for indicator
( 38)
14 Warning ( 22)
15 Trip odometer ( 38)
Warning indicators
Display
Warnings are displayed with the
corresponding warning lamps.
Warnings for which no separate
warning lamp is available, are in-
dicated using the 'General' warn-
ing lamp in conjunction with1
a warning or a warning symbol
in the multifunction display. The
universal warning lamp lights up
in either yellow or red depending
on the urgency of the warning.
Next to value area , warning tri-2
angle can be indicated in ad-3
dition. These warnings alternate
with the odometers ( 38).
The universal warning lamp lights
up for the most urgent warning.
The following page contains a list
of potential warnings.
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Status indicators
Overview of warning indicators
Warning and indicator
lamps
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
" " flashesx.x °F Outside temperature warning ( 26)
Lights up yellow + " " is indi-EWS
cated
Electronic immobilizer is active ( 26)
Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 26)
Lights up yellow appears on the dis-
play
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 27)
Lights up yellow + " " is indi-LAMP
cated
Bulb defective ( 27)
Lights up yellow + " " is indi-dWA
cated
DWABattery drained ( 27)
Lights up yellow + " " flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area ofx.x
permissible tolerance ( 28)
Flashes red + " " flashes Tire inflation pressure is outside ap-x.x
proved range ( 28)
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Status indicators
Warning and indicator
lamps
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
Lights up yellow + " " or "-- --
--" is indicated
Sensor defective or system fault ( 29)
Lights up yellow + " " is indi-RdC
cated.
Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor
weak ( 29)
+ " " or "-- --
--" is indicated
Transmission error ( 29)
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 30)
Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 30)
Lights up ABS error ( 30)
Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( 31)
Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed
( 31)
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Status indicators
Warning and indicator
lamps
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
Lights up ASC switched off ( 31)
Lights up ASC error ( 31)
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Status indicators
Outside temperature
warning
with onboard computerOE
" " flashes.x.x °F
Possible cause:
The outside temperature mea-
sured at the vehicle is lower than
37 °F (3 °C).
The outside temperature
warning does not mean that
there is no risk of black ice form-
ing at measured temperatures
above 37 °F (3 °C).
At low outside temperatures,
black ice must especially be ex-
pected on bridges and in shady
road areas.
Think well ahead when driving.
Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ " " is indicated.EWS
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
The temperature symbol
flashes.
Driving with an overheated
engine can result in engine
damage.
Be sure to observe the measures
listed below.
Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.
Check coolant level ( 78).
If coolant level is too low:
Have the coolant level refilled
and the coolant system
checked at a specialist service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
Should the coolant temperature
frequently be too high, have
the coolant system checked as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
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Status indicators
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is in the emer-
gency operating mode. Un-
usual engine response is a possi-
bility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ " " is indicated.LAMP
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easy for other users to not
see the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Bulb defective.
Locate defective bulb with vi-
sual check.
Replacing low-beam and/or
high-beam bulb ( 88).
Replacing parking light bulb
( 89).
Replacing brake light and tail
light bulbs ( 91).
Replacing front and rear turn
signal bulbs ( 92).
DWABattery drained
with anti-theft alarmOE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ " " is indicated.dWA
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm system bat-
tery has no capacity. The oper-
ation of the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem is no longer ensured with
the vehicle battery disconnected.
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Status indicators
Contact a specialist service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Tire inflation pressure in
limit area of permissible
tolerance
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ " " (the critical infla-x.x
tion pressure) flashes.
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure is in the limit area of the
permissible tolerance.
Correct tire inflation pressure in
accordance with instructions on
back of cover of Rider's Man-
ual.
Before adjusting the tire in-
flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chap-
ter "Technology in detail".
Tire inflation pressure is
outside approved range
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light
flashes red.
+ " " (the critical infla-x.x
tion pressure) flashes.
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure result in poorer han-
dling of the motorcycle.
Always adapt your driving style
to the incorrect tire inflation
pressure.
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure is outside the permissible
tolerance.
Check tire for damage and
drivability.
If it is still possible to drive with
tire:
Correct tire inflation pressure at
next opportunity.
Have the tire checked for dam-
age by a specialist service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the driv-
ability of the tire:
Do not continue driving.
Inform roadside service.
Have the tire checked for dam-
age by a specialist service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Status indicators
Sensor defective or
system fault
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ " " or " " is in--- -- --
dicated.
Possible cause:
Wheels without RDC sensors are
mounted.
Retrofit wheel set with RDC
sensors.
Possible cause:
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed.
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
A system fault has occurred.
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery of tire-inflation
pressure sensor weak
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ " " is indicated.RdC
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:
The battery of the tire inflation
pressure sensor has almost no
capacity anymore. The operation
of the tire inflation pressure con-
trol is only ensured for a limited
time.
Contact a specialist service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Transmission error
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
+ " " or " " is in--- -- --
dicated.
Possible cause:
The vehicle's speed has not ex-
ceeded the threshold of approx.
19 mph (30 km/h). The RDC
sensors do not transmit their
signal until a speed above this
threshold is reached ( 69).
Watch the RDC display at
higher speed. A permanent
fault has not occurred until
the general warning lamp also
lights up. In this case:
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
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Status indicators
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
There is a fault in the radio con-
nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.
Possible causes are radio sys-
tems in the surrounding area,
which interfere with the connec-
tion between the TPC/RDC con-
trol unit and the sensors.
Watch the TPC/RDC display in
another environment. A per-
manent fault has not occurred
until the general warning light
also lights up. In this case:
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
Fuel-reserve warning light
lights up.
Fuel shortage can lead to
engine misfires. This can
result in unexpected engine de-
activation (accident hazard) and
damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Refuel ( 62).
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning lamp flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS is not available because
the self-diagnosis has not been
completed. To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must be
driven a few yards.
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ABS function
is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ABS error
ABS warning lamp lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
tected an error.
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ABS function is not avail-
able. Observe additional infor-
mation on special situations
which can lead to ABS fault
codes ( 67).
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Status indicators
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ASC intervention
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC warning lamp flashes
rapidly.
The ASC has detected insta-
bility at the rear wheel and has
reduced the torque. The warn-
ing lamp flashes longer than the
ASC intervention lasts. This fea-
ture continues to furnish the rider
with optical feedback confirm-
ing that the system has initiated
active closed-loop intervention
even after the critical situation
has passed.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC warning lamp flashes
slowly.
Possible cause:
The self-diagnosis routine was
not completed; the ASC function
is not available. The engine must
be running and the motorcycle
must be moved at a speed of at
least 3.1 mph (5 km/h) in order
for ASC self-diagnosis to com-
plete.
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ASC function
is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ASC switched off
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC warning lamp lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ASC has been deactivated
by the rider.
Switch ASC on.
ASC error
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC warning lamp lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has de-
tected an error.
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ASC function is not avail-
able. Observe additional infor-
mation on special situations
which can lead to ASC fault
codes ( 68).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
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Status indicators
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Onboard computer
indicator
with onboard computerOE
Distance driven after reach-
ing reserve quantity in mls
( 32)
Average consumption in
mpg
Average speed in mph
Current fuel consumption in
mpg
Outside temperature in °F
( 33)
Fuel level
Due to the complex fuel tank ge-
ometry, the fill level cannot be
determined in the upper filling
range. For this reason, the fuel
level indicator only details the
lower half of the filling range.
If the fill level indicator reaches
the -mark , the fuel tank is1/2 1
still half full. Now, the fill level is
displayed more accurately.
If the reserve quantity is reached,
the fuel warning lamp is switched
on.
Fuel reserve
The amount of fuel in the fuel
tank, when the fuel warning lamp
is switched on, depends on the
driving dynamics: The more the
fuel is moved within the tank
(due to frequently changing in-
clined positions, frequent braking
and accelerating), the more diffi-
cult it is to determine the reserve
quantity. However, the fuel re-
serve amount indicated on the
back cover is at least in the fuel
tank.
with onboard computer OE
After the fuel warning lamp
is switched on, the distance
driven since this point in time is
indicated.
The distance, which can still be
driven with the reserve quantity,
depends on the driving style (on
the consumption) and on the fuel
level, when the warning lamp was
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Status indicators
switched on (see the explanation
above).
The odometer for the fuel re-
serve is reset, if the fuel level af-
ter refueling is greater than the
reserve quantity.
Service display
If the time remaining until the
next service will elapse within
one month, the service date 1
appears briefly following the pre-
ride check. The month and year
are shown with two and four dig-
its respectively separated by a
colon. In this example the display
means "June 2014".
If the vehicle covers high annual
mileages then shorter service in-
tervals may be required. When
the odometer reading for the re-
calculated early service falls to
within 621 miles (1000 km), the
remaining miles (kilometers) 1
are counted down in 62-miles
(100-km) steps. They are briefly
displayed following the pre-ride
check.
When a service date
elapses without service, the
universal warning lamp lights up
in yellow, appearing together with
the date and mileage (kilometer)
display. The "Service" message
is displayed continuously.
If the service display
appears more than a month
before the service date, the
stored date must be adjusted
in the instrument cluster. This
situation can occur if the battery
has been disconnected for a
longer time.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for
setting of the date.
Outside temperature
with onboard computerOE
When the outside temper-
ature drops below 37 °F
(3 °C) the temperature display
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Status indicators
responds by flashing a warning
indicating possible ice formation
on the road surface. The display
automatically switches from any
other mode to the temperature
reading when the temperature
drops below this threshold for
the first time.
Engine heat can lead to spurious
readings of ambient temperature
when the motorcycle is station-
ary. When the effects of engine
heat on the monitored tempera-
ture become excessive the dis-
play responds by temporarily re-
verting to " " as the display--
reading.
The outside temperature
warning does not mean that
there is no risk of black ice form-
ing at measured temperatures
above 37 °F (3 °C).
At low outside temperatures,
black ice must especially be ex-
pected on bridges and in shady
road areas.
Tire inflation pressure
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
The figure on the left side in-1
dicates the front tire's inflation
pressure, while the figure on the
right shows the inflation pres-2
sure in the rear tire. Immediately
after switching on the ignition,
" " is indicated. The trans--- --
fer of the inflation pressure val-
ues does not begin until a speed
of 19 mph (30 km/h) is exceeded
for the first time.
The displayed tire inflation pres-
sures refer to a tire air tempera-
ture of 68 °F (20 °C).
If the warning triangle is3
also shown, a warning dis-
play is concerned. The affected
inflation pressure flashes.
The universal warning lamp lights
up in yellow when the affected
figure is at the limit of the ap-
proved tolerance range. If the
monitored tire inflation pressure
is outside the specified range the
universal warning lamp will flash
in red.
Further information on
BMW Motorrad RDC can
be found starting from page
( 69).
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Status indicators
Operation
Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electronic immobilizer (EWS) . . . . . . . 37
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Electronic suspension adjustment
(ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Operation
Steering and ignition
lock
Keys
Two main keys and one emer-
gency key are provided with the
vehicle. The emergency key fea-
tures a light, compact design,
allowing it to be carried in a wal-
let, etc. This key is intended for
use when no main key is imme-
diately available. It is not suitable
for continuous use.
Should you lose your keys please
refer to the information regarding
the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
( 37).
A single key fits the steering and
ignition lock, the fuel filler cap
and the seat lock.
with case OA
with Topcase OA
The cases and the topcase can
also be ordered with locks for
the same key on request. Please
contact a specialist service fa-
cility for this purpose, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Switching on ignition
Insert key into the steering and
ignition lock. Turn key to posi-
tion .1
Parking lamps and all function
circuits are switched on.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 57)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 57)
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 58)
Switching off ignition
Turn key to position .1
Light switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can now be removed.
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Operation
Electrically powered acces-
sories remain operational for
a limited period of time.
Battery can be recharged via
onboard socket.
Locking handlebars
Turn handlebars to left.
Turn key to position while1
moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all electrical
circuits are switched off.
Handlebars are locked.
Key can now be removed.
Electronic immobilizer
(EWS)
The motorcycle's electronic
circuitry monitors the data stored
in the ignition key through a
ring antenna incorporated in the
steering and ignition lock. The
engine management system
does not enable engine starting
until this key is recognized as
"authorized" for your motorcycle.
A further key attached to
the same ring as the igni-
tion key used to start the engine
could "irritate" the electronics,
in which case the enabling sig-
nal for starting is not issued. The
EWS warning is shown in the
multifunction display.
Always store further vehicle keys
separately from the ignition key.
If you loss your vehicle key, you
can have it disabled by your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad dealer.
When having a key disabled you
should also bring all of the mo-
torcycle's remaining vehicle keys
with you.
The engine can no longer be
started using a disabled key;
however, a disabled key can be
enabled again.
Emergency and spare keys are
only available through an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
The keys are part of an inte-
grated security system, so the
retailer is under an obligation to
check the legitimacy of all ap-
plications for replacement/extra
keys.
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Operation
Clock
Setting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
Switch on ignition.
Press and hold button until1
hours flash.2
Press button repeatedly until1
desired hours are shown.
Press and hold button until1
minutes flash.3
Press button repeatedly until1
desired minutes are shown.
Display
Selecting display readings
Switch on ignition.
Press button to select the1
display in value area .2
The following values can be indi-
cated:
Total kilometers (in illustration)
Trip odometer 1 ( )Trip I
Trip odometer 2 ( )Trip II
Warnings if necessary
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
Tire inflation pressures
with onboard computer OE
Press button to select the1
display in value area .2
The following data can be dis-
played:
Outside temperature ( )°F
Average speed in mph
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Operation
Average consumption in
mpg
Current fuel consumption in
mph
Distance driven since
reaching reserve quantity in
mls
Press button to select the3
display in value area .4
The following values can be indi-
cated:
Total kilometers (in illustration)
Trip odometer 1 ( )Trip I
Trip odometer 2 ( )Trip II
Warnings if necessary
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
Tire inflation pressures
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on ignition.
Select desired trip odometer.
Press and hold button until1
trip odometer has been re-2
set.
with onboard computerOE
Press and hold button un-1
til trip odometer has been2
reset.
Resetting average data
with onboard computerOE
Switch on ignition.
Select average fuel consump-
tion or average speed.
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Operation
Press and hold button until1
displayed value has been reset.
Stopwatch
with onboard computerOE
Stopwatch
As an alternative to the odome-
ter, the stopwatch can be dis-1
played. The display consists of
hours, minutes, seconds and
tenths of a second separated by
dots.
The stopwatch continues to run
in the background when the dis-
play is temporarily switched over
to the odometer. The stopwatch
also continues to run when the
ignition is temporarily switched
off.
Operating stopwatch
If necessary, switch over from
odometer to stopwatch with
button .1
With stopwatch stopped, press
button to start stopwatch.2
With stopwatch running, press
button to stop stopwatch.2
Press and hold button to re-2
set stopwatch.
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Operation
Lap timer
To enable improved operation of
the stopwatch while driving (as
a lap timer), the functions of the
INFO button on the handle-1
bar fitting and the functions of
button can be interchanged.2
The stopwatch and the odome-
ter are then operated using the
INFO button ; the onboard1
computer must be operated us-
ing button .2
Interchanging button
functions
Press and hold button and1
button simultaneously until2
display changes.
FLASH (engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and orON OFF
are shown.
Press button .2
LAP ON(Lap-Timer) and or
OFF are shown.
Press button repeatedly until1
desired state is shown.
ON: Operation of the stop-
watch using the INFO button
on the handlebar fitting.
OFF: Operation of the stop-
watch using button in the2
instrument cluster.
To save the setting made,
press and hold button and1
button simultaneously until2
the display changes.
Lights
Parking lights
The parking lights switch on au-
tomatically when the ignition is
switched on.
The parking lights are a
strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
on longer than absolutely
necessary.
Headlight low beam
The headlights automatically
come on in their low-beam mode
as soon as you start the engine.
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Operation
Headlight high beam and
flasher
Press switch toward front to1
switch on high beams.
Pull switch rearward to oper-1
ate headlight flasher.
Parking light
Switch off ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition push button to1
the left and hold until the park-
ing lights come on.
Switch ignition on and then
off again to switch off parking
lights.
Turn indicators
Operating turn indicator
Switch on ignition.
Press button toward left to1
switch on left-hand turn indica-
tor.
Press button toward right1
to switch on right-hand turn
indicator.
Press button to switch off1
the turn indicators.
After driving for approx.
10 seconds or after cov-
ering a distance of approx. 980 ft
(300 m), the turn indicators are
automatically switched off.
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Operation
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
If a turn indicator button is
pressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing function
replaces the emergency flashing
function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but-
ton is released, the emergency
flasher function becomes active
again.
Press button to switch on1
hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
Press button again to switch1
off hazard warning flashers.
Emergency on/off
switch (kill switch)
1Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch)
Operating the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency on/off switch.
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Operation
AEngine switched off
BOperating position
Heated grips
with heated handlebar grips OE
Operating heated grips
Start engine.
The heated hand grips op-
tion can only be activated
when the engine is running.
The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
heated hand grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heated
hand grips are switched off to
ensure starting capability.
Press button repeatedly un-1
til desired heating level is2
shown in the display.
The handlebar grips can be
heated at two different levels.
The second level is used for
fast heat-up of the grips; then it
should be switched to the first
level.
50 % heating output
100 % heating output
If no further changes are made
the selected heating level is
adopted as the setting.
To switch off grip heating,
press button repeatedly un-1
til heated grip symbol is not2
shown anymore in the display.
BMW Motorrad ASC
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
Switching the ASC
function off
Switch on ignition.
The ASC function can
also be deactivated while
driving.
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Operation
Press and hold button until1
the ASC warning lamp's display
changes.
ASC warning lamp lights
up.
Release button within two1
seconds.
ASC warning lamp remains
on.
The ASC function is switched
off.
Switching the ASC
function on
Press and hold button until1
the ASC warning lamp's display
changes.
ASC warning lamp goes
out; if self-diagnosis has
not been completed, it begins to
flash.
Release button within two1
seconds.
ASC warning lamp remains
off or continues to flash.
The ASC function is switched
on.
As an alternative, the ignition
can also be switched off and
then on again.
If the ASC warning lamp
lights up after switching
the ignition off and on followed
by continued driving over 3 mph
(5 km/h), an ASC error has
occurred.
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
Adjusting the clutch lever
while driving can lead to
accidents.
Only adjust the clutch lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.
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Operation
Turn adjusting screw clock-1
wise to increase distance be-
tween clutch lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw coun-1
terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between clutch lever and
handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you
press the clutch lever forward
when doing so.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not reposition the handlebar
controls on the handlebars or the
handlebars in their mounts.
Adjusting the handbrake
lever while driving can lead
to accidents.
Only adjust the handbrake
lever when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn adjusting screw clock-1
wise to increase distance be-
tween brake lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw coun-1
terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between brake lever and
handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw can
be turned more easily if
you press the handbrake lever
forward when doing so.
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Operation
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Move mirror into desired po-
sition by twisting the housing
and the mirror arm.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Remove seat ( 51).
Remove toolkit .1
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
To increase spring preload,
turn adjustment wheel clock-1
wise using toolkit.
To decrease spring preload,
turn adjustment wheel coun-1
terclockwise using toolkit.
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Operation
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel
counterclockwise as far as
possible (One-up without
load)
Turn adjustment wheel as
far as possible counterclock-
wise, then 12 turns clock-
wise (One-up with load)
Turn adjustment wheel as
far as possible counterclock-
wise, then 18 turns clock-
wise (One-up with load and
topcase)
Turn adjustment wheel
clockwise as far as possible
(Two-up with load and
topcase)
Remount toolkit.
Install seat ( 52).
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adjusted to the
road conditions and the spring
preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
To increase damping, turn ad-
justing screw clockwise.1
To decrease damping, turn ad-
justing screw counterclock-1
wise.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)OE
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 1.5 turns (One-up
without load)
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Operation
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 0.5 turns (One-up
with load/two-up with load)
Electronic suspension
adjustment (ESA)
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA) OE
Adjustment options
You can use the ESA Electronic
Suspension Adjustment feature
to adapt damping on the rear
wheel to the road surface.
Calling up settings
Switch on ignition.
Press button to display cur-1
rent adjustment.
The adjusted damping is shown
in the multifunction display, in
area . The displays provide the1
following information:
COMF: Comfortable damping
NORM: Normal damping
SPORt: sporty damping
The display is automatically
hidden again after a short time.
Adjusting the suspension
Switch on ignition.
Press button to display cur-1
rent adjustment.
In order to adjust different damp-
ing:
Press button repeatedly until1
the desired setting is displayed
in the multifunction display.
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Operation
The damping can be ad-
justed while the motorcycle
is being ridden.
If button is not pressed for a1
longer time, damping is set as
indicated.
The ESA display disappears
once the adjustment procedure
has been completed.
Tires
Checking tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer han-
dling characteristics of the motor-
cycle and reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire
cold)
If the tire pressure is incorrect:
Correct tire pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmet-
ric low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight adjusted to
the relevant conditions by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Ordinary adhesive tape
damages the plastic lens.
To prevent damage to the plastic
lens, consult a specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Headlamp range and
spring preload
The headlamp range generally
remains constant due to the ad-
justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
However, in the case of very high
payloads, the available spring
preload adjustment might not be
adequate. In this case, the head-
lamp range must be adjusted to
the weight.
If there are questions
whether the headlight
range is correct, consult a
specialized workshop, preferably
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Operation
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Adjusting headlamp range
1Headlamp range adjust-
ment
A swiveling lever is used for the
headlamp range adjustment.
ANeutral position
BPosition with heavy pay-
load
Seat
Removing the seat
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn and hold ignition key in
the seat lock to left while1
pressing seat downward at rear
to support movement.
Raise seat at rear and release
key.
Take off seat and place on a
clean surface with upholstered
side facing downward.
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Operation
Installing the seat
Insert seat in mounts and1
press down at rear.
The seat's detent mechanism
will be heard to engage.
Helmet holder
Securing helmet on
motorcycle
Remove seat ( 51).
Secure helmet on helmet
holder using a steel cable.1
The helmet catch can
scratch the paneling.
When hooking on the helmet,
watch the position of the helmet
lock.
Position helmet as shown in
illustration.
Install seat ( 52).
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Operation
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Breaking in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Engine speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Securing motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Riding
Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
The following clothing protects
you while riding:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Loading
Overloading and uneven
loading can diminish the
riding stability of the motorcycle.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust spring preload, suspen-
sion damping rate settings and
tire inflation pressures for the
current gross vehicle weight.
Comply with maximum payload
of luggage rack.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)
with case OA
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy luggage and cargo
as low and as close to the cen-
ter of the motorcycle as possi-
ble.
Comply with maximum payload
in case (according to label).
with TopcaseOA
Comply with maximum payload
in topcase according to label.
with tank rucksack OA
Observe maximum payload of
tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle, e.g.:
Incorrect settings of spring-
strut and shock absorber sys-
tem
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
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Poor tire tread
Installed luggage systems such
as cases, topcases, and tank
rucksacks
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.
Inhaling exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in closed
rooms.
Danger of burns
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use. There is a risk
of burn injuries by contact with
hot surfaces.
After parking the motorcycle,
make sure that nobody comes
into contact with the engine and
exhaust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following must be observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-
tion of the catalytic converter.
Danger of overheating
Cooling would be inade-
quate if the engine were al-
lowed to idle for a lengthy period
with the motorcycle at a stand-
still: overheating would result. In
extreme cases, the motorcycle
could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. After starting, ride
off immediately.
Modifications
Modifications of the mo-
torcycle (e.g. engine man-
agement system, throttle valves,
clutch) can cause damage to the
affected components and fail-
ure of safety-related functions.
Damage caused in this way is
not covered by the warranty.
Do not make any modifications.
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Checklists
Use the following checklists to
verify important functions, set-
tings, and wear limits.
Before every journey
Brakes
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
Damping setting and spring
preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At regular intervals
Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)
Starting
Starting the engine
Transmission lubrication
is only ensured when the
engine is running. Insufficient lu-
brication can lead to transmission
damage.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 57)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 57)
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 58)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off if
it is started with the transmission
in neutral and then a gear is en-
gaged before retracting the side
stand.
For cold starts and at low
ambient temperatures: pull the
lever to disengage the clutch
and twist the throttle grip
slightly.
Press starter button .1
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The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting chart in chap-
ter "Technical Data" may pro-
vide assistance. ( 112)
Pre-ride check
After the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster conducts
a test of the pointer instruments
and the warning and indicator
lamps, i.e. the so-called "Pre-
Ride-Check". This test routine
stops if the engine is started be-
fore it is completed.
Phase 1
The pointer of the tachometer
and speedometer move to the
end stop. At the same time, all
warning and indicator lamps are
switched on consecutively:
Phase 2
The universal warning lamp
changes from yellow to red.
Phase 3
The pointer of the tachometer
and speedometer move to their
starting position. At the same
time, all switched-on warning and
indicator lamps are switched off
consecutively in the reverse or-
der.
If a pointer has not been moved,
or if one of the warning and
indicator lamps has not been
switched on:
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine is de-
termining whether BMW Motor-
rad ABS is ready for operation.
The self-diagnosis routine runs
automatically when you switch on
the ignition. To check the wheel
speed sensors, the motorcycle
must be driven a few yards.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic sys-
tem while vehicle is parked.
ABS warning lamp flashes.
Phase 2
Check wheel sensors while start-
ing off.
ABS warning lamp flashes.
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ABS self-diagnosis
completed
ABS warning lamp goes out.
Watch all warning and indicator
lamps on the display.
An ABS error is indicated follow-
ing completion of the ABS self-
diagnosis routine.
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ABS function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ASC self-diagnosis
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
The self-diagnosis routine is de-
termining whether BMW Motor-
rad ASC is ready for operation.
The self-diagnosis routine runs
automatically when you switch on
the ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic sys-
tem while vehicle is parked.
ASC warning lamp flashes
slowly.
Phase 2
The diagnostic system evalu-
ates status of monitored system
components while vehicle is un-
derway (at least 3.1 mph [5 km/
h]).
ASC warning lamp flashes
slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
ASC warning lamp goes out.
Watch all warning and indicator
lamps on the display.
An ASC error is indicated follow-
ing completion of the ASC self-
diagnosis routine.
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ASC function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Breaking in
Engine
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid driving for long
periods at a constant speed.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
tions of road if possible.
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Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine run-in speed
<5000 min-1
Observe mileage, after which
the first inspection should be
performed.
Mileage until first inspec-
tion
311...746 miles
(500...1200 km)
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force. This initial
reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
New tires do not provide
full tire traction. Accident
hazards exist in particular on wet
roads and at extreme angles.
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
Engine speed warning
with onboard computerOE
Engine speed warning
The engine speed warning sig-
nals to the rider that the red
engine speed range has been
reached. This signal is shown in
red by the flashing of indicator
lamp .1
The signal is maintained until the
transmission is upshifted or the
engine speed is reduced. It can
be activated or deactivated by
the rider.
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Activating engine speed
warning
Press and hold button and1
button simultaneously until2
display changes.
FLASH (engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and orON OFF
are shown.
Press button until desired1
state is shown.
ON: engine speed warning ac-
tivated.
OFF: engine speed warning
deactivated.
To save the setting made,
press and hold button and1
button simultaneously until2
the display changes.
Brakes
How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
The dynamic load distribution be-
tween the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the greater
the weight transfer to the front
wheel. Increases in the load at
an individual wheel are accom-
panied by a rise in the effective
braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest possible
braking distance, the front brake
must be applied quickly and with
increasing force. This procedure
provides ideal exploitation of the
extra weight transfer to the front
wheel. The clutch should also be
disengaged at the same time.
With the "forced braking" of-
ten practiced in which the brake
pressure is generated as quickly
as possible and with great force,
the dynamic load distribution
cannot follow the increased de-
celeration and the braking force
cannot be completely transferred
to the road surface.
Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when
descending mountain passes.
Under extreme conditions, the
brakes could overheat and suffer
severe damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
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Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
disks and the brake pads result in
a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the motorcycle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
Poor braking action due to
moisture and dirt.
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.
Fold out side stand and park
motorcycle.
If the slope of the road per-
mits, turn the handlebars to the
left.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Center stand
with center stand OE
Switch off engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Excessive movements
could result in the center
stand retracting, and the
motorcycle would topple as a
result.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.
Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
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On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refueling
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when ex-
posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
and get onto the road. This re-
sults in a danger of falling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastic sur-
faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.
Immediately wipe off plastic parts
after contact with fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
side stand.
The available fuel tank vol-
ume can only be optimally
used with the vehicle standing on
the side stand.
Open protective cap .1
Unlock cap of fuel tank with2
motorcycle key and fold open.
Refuel with quality listed below
at most until lower edge of filler
neck is reached.
When refueling after run-
ning on reserve, make sure
that you top up the tank to a
level above reserve, as other-
wise the sensor will not be able
to register the new level and the
fuel warning lamp will not be
switched off.
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Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Super unleaded, (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Usable fuel quantity
Approx. 4 gal (Approx. 15 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove key and close protec-
tive cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transport
Protect all components, along
which straps are routed,
against scratching. For
example, use adhesive tape or
soft cloths.
The motorcycle can tip
away to the side and fall
over.
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping away to the side.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
Components can be dam-
aged.
Do not pinch components, e.g.
brake lines or wiring harnesses.
Secure straps at front on both
sides on lower fork bridge and
tension.
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Fasten straps at rear on both
sides on passenger footrests
and tighten them.
Tension all straps evenly; the
vehicle should be pulled down
against its springs with the sus-
pension highly compressed.
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conditions offroad or on the race-
track.
Special situations
To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If implausible values
are detected over a longer period
of time, the ABS function is de-
activated for safety reasons and
an ABS error is indicated. The
condition for a fault code is the
completed self-diagnosis.
Unusual driving conditions can
lead to a fault code as well:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheelie) for a longer period.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake pulled (burn
out).
Heating up on the main or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
Locked-up rear wheel for a
longer period of time, e.g.
when riding downhill offroad.
Should a fault code occur due to
an unusual driving condition, the
ABS function can be reactivated
by switching the ignition off and
then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
Any technical system is al-
ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the BMW Motor-
rad ABS is in an optimally main-
tained condition, it is vital that the
specified inspection intervals be
complied with.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW Motorrad ABS permits
must not be used as an excuse
for careless riding. ABS is pri-
marily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
Be careful in curves. When
you apply the brakes in a
curve, the motorcycle's weight
and momentum take over and
even BMW Motorrad ABS is un-
able to counteract their effects.
The rider is always responsible
for adapting his/her driving style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety provided with risky
driving.
Engine management
with BMW Motorrad
ASC
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
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How does the ASC work?
BMW Motorrad ASC compares
the wheel speeds of the front
and rear wheel. From the speed
difference the slip, and with it
the stability reserves on the rear
wheel are determined. When a
slip limit is exceeded, the engine
torque is adapted by the engine
management system.
What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ASC?
BMW Motorrad ASC is designed
as an assistant system for the
rider for the use on public roads.
The extent to which the rider af-
fects ASC control can be consid-
erable (weight shifts when cor-
nering, items of luggage loose on
the motorcycle), especially when
style of riding takes rider and ma-
chine close to the limits imposed
by physics.
The system is not optimized for
special requirements resulting
under extreme weather condi-
tions offroad or on the racetrack.
BMW Motorrad ASC can be de-
activated for these cases.
Even with ASC, the laws of
physics cannot be overrid-
den. The rider is always respon-
sible for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety provided with risky
driving.
Special situations
At an increasing angle, the accel-
eration performance is increas-
ingly limited in accordance with
physical laws. This can result in
delayed acceleration when com-
ing out of very tight curves.
To detect spinning or slipping
away of the rear wheel, the
speeds of the front and
rear wheel are compared. If
implausible values are detected
over a longer period of time, the
ASC function is deactivated for
safety reasons and an ASC error
is indicated. The condition for a
fault code is the completed self-
diagnosis.
The following unusual driving
conditions may lead to automatic
deactivation of BMW Motorrad
ASC:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheelie) for a longer period
with ASC deactivated.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake pulled (burn
out).
Heating up on the main or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
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the higher the level of oil in the
sump. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short
trip leads to misinterpretations of
the oil fill quantity.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level with the en-
gine at operating temperature.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning for an additional minute.
Switch off engine.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
with center standOE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Remove oil dipstick .1
Clean measuring scale using2
a dry cloth.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
oil level.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX
marking
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
Products recommended by
BMW Motorrad
max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l)
(Difference between MIN
and MAX )
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If oil level is below MIN mark:
Top up engine oil ( 74).
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have oil level corrected by
a specialist service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Install oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Clean the area adjacent to the
oil filler opening.
Remove oil dipstick .1
Check engine oil level ( 72).
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Check engine oil level ( 72).
Install oil dipstick.
Brake system
Checking brake operation
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
certified workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect left and right
brake pads from the front to
determine their thickness. Di-
rection of view: between wheel
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and front suspension to brake
calipers.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material
without carrier plate. Wear
markings (grooves) must be
clearly visible.)
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check the brake pad thickness
with visual inspection. Direc-
tion of view: from rear at brake
caliper.
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Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material with-
out carrier plate. The cham-
fer must be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
with center stand OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir .1
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
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Pull rubber grommet over the1
nut.
Rims and tires
Checking rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect rims for de-
fects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
The handling of your mo-
torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legally
prescribed minimum tread depth
is reached.
Have tires replaced even be-
fore the minimum tread depth
is reached.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check tire tread depth in main
tread grooves with wear indica-
tors.
Tread wear marks are
integrated into the main
grooves on every tire. If the tire
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tire is
completely worn. The locations
of the marks are indicated on
the edge of the tire, e.g. by the
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.
When the minimum tread depth
is reached:
Replace the worn tires.
Wheels
Tire recommendation
For every size of tire, BMW
Motorrad has tested certain
makes and approved those it
has found to be roadworthy.
If you use wheels and tires
that have not been approved,
BMW Motorrad cannot assess
their suitability or provide any
guarantee as to their road safety.
Use only wheels and tires that
BMW Motorrad has approved for
your type of motorcycle.
Extensive information is available
at your authorized BMW Motor-
rad retailer or on the Internet at
www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Affect of wheel size on
ABS
Wheel sizes greatly affect the
function of the ABS system. Es-
pecially the diameter and width
of the wheels are stored in the
control unit as the basis for all
necessary calculations. A change
in these sizes due to conversion
to wheels not installed as stan-
dard equipment can seriously af-
fect the control comfort of these
systems.
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Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Remove spacing bushing on1
left side from wheel hub.
Installing front wheel
Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS if a wheel other than the
standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning of
this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Insert spacing bushing on left1
side into wheel hub.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.
Roll front wheel into front sus-
pension (telescopic fork).
Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle with2
appropriate torque.
Quick-release axle in
telescopic fork
37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Tighten axle clamping screws 1
to appropriate torque.
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Produktspezifikationen
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