BMW Motorrad HP2 Megamoto Page 88 Rider'S Manual Download

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Tighten axle clamping screw

with specified torque.

Pinch bolt of axle holder

Tightening sequence: 2x
each side, alternately
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

with BMW Motorrad ABS

Insert ABS sensor into hole
and install screw

Ease brake calipers onto brake
disks.

Install securing screws

on left

and right with specified torque.

Brake caliper on slider
tube

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Remove adhesive tape from
wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-
paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against the
disks.
Before driving off, check that the
braking effect kicks in without
any delay.

Maint

nance

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Page 1: ...Megamoto_Titel fm Seite 9 Donnerstag 8 März 2007 2 09 14 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual US Model HP2 Megamoto ProCarManuals com ...

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

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

Page 4: ...itch and steering lock 30 Electronic immobilizer EWS 31 Clock 32 Multifunction display 32 Lights 34 Turn indicators 35 Hazard warning flashers 36 Emergency ON OFF switch 37 BMW Motorrad ABSOE 38 Clutch 39 Brakes 39 Mirrors 40 Handlebars 41 Spring preload 44 Damping 46 Tires 49 Headlight 49 Seat 50 5 Riding 53 Safety instructions 54 Checklist 56 Starting 56 Running in 58 Brake system 59 Parking you...

Page 5: ...ooting chart 112 Threaded fasteners 113 Engine 115 Fuel 116 Engine oil 116 Clutch 118 Transmission 118 Rear wheel drive 119 Running gear 119 Brakes 120 Wheels and tires 120 Electrical system 122 Frame 123 Dimensions 124 Weights 124 Riding specifications 125 11 Service 127 Reporting safety defects 128 BMW Motorrad Service 129 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 129 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot br...

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

Page 8: ... as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detailed informa tion Indicates the end of ac cessory or equipment dependent information Tightening torque Technical data OE Optional equipment The motorcycles are as sembled complete with all the BMW optional ex tras originally ordered OA Optional...

Page 9: ...f the Deutsche Institut für Normung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance specifications Versions for individual countries may differ Currentness of this manual 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...

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

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Page 13: ...evel indicator on fuel tank 61 3 VIN on steering head right 4 Adjuster for damping characteristic rear suspension compression stage 46 5 Adjuster for spring preload rear 44 6 Oil sight glass 74 7 Filler neck for engine oil 76 2 11 z Overviews ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 15: ...ars 41 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 79 5 Adjuster for damping char acteristic front suspension rebound stage 46 6 Adjuster for damping char acteristic front suspen sion compression stage 46 7 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear suspension rebound stage 46 2 13 z Overviews ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 17: ...Underneath seat 1 Battery 100 2 Rider s Manual US Model 3 Onboard toolkit 4 Weights table 5 Table of tire pressures 2 15 z Overviews ProCarManuals com ...

Page 18: ...perating the multifunc tion display 32 Setting clock 32 2 ABS operationOE 38 3 Horn 4 Flashing turn indicators left 35 Hazard warn ing flashers 36 5 Headlight flasher and high beam headlight 34 2 16 z Overviews ProCarManuals com ...

Page 19: ...ting right 1 Starter button 56 2 Emergency ON OFF switch 37 3 Flashing turn indicators right 35 Hazard warn ing flashers 36 4 Turn indicators off 36 Hazard warning flashers off 37 2 17 z Overviews ProCarManuals com ...

Page 20: ...nstrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Tachometer 3 Indicator lights 20 4 Multifunction display 20 5 Sensor for instrument light ing 6 Operating the multifunction display 32 2 18 z Overviews ProCarManuals com ...

Page 21: ...Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators 20 Standard warning indicators 20 ABS warning indicatorsOE 25 3 19 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 22: ...he display If no gear is engaged the neutral indicator light also lights up Engine temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show the engine temperature level Standard warning indicators Display Warnings are indicated by the General warning light 1 show ing in combination with a warning word for example 2 or one of the warning symbols 3 The Gen eral warning light shows red or yello...

Page 23: ...warnings occur at the same time all the appropriate warning sym bols appear Warnings are shown alternately The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 21 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 24: ...Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency operation mode 23 Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient 24 Lights up red Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient 24 Lights up yellow LAMPR is indi cated Rear bulb defective 24 LAMPF is indi cated Front bulb defective 25 Lights up yellow LAMPS is indi cated Bulbs defective 25 3 22 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 25: ...e most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity Fuel reserve 1 1 gal 4 l Refueling 62 Engine in emergency operation mode General warning light shows yellow Engine symbol appears on the display The engine is in the emer gency operating mode On ly reduced engine performance may be available which can lead to danger driving situations es pecially during passing maneu vers Adapt your dri...

Page 26: ...e cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery charge current insufficient General warning light shows red Battery symbol appears on the display A discharged battery leads to the failure of various mo torcycle systems e g lighting engine or ABS This can result in dangerous driving situations If possible do not continue driving The battery is not being charged If you con...

Page 27: ...nse plate carrier can be removed for sporty riding The missing turn indicators and license plate light will be indicat ed with this fault message Installing license plate carrier 104 Bulbs defective General warning light shows yellow LAMPS is indicated A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle Replace defective bulbs as soon as possi...

Page 28: ...ountry dependent versions Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ABS is provided from page 66 an overview of the possible warnings is pro vided on the following page 3 26 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 29: ...Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 28 Lights up ABS deactivated 28 Lights up ABS error 28 3 27 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 30: ...s up Possible cause The ABS system has been deac tivated by the driver with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Switching on ABS function 38 ABS error ABS warning light lights up Possible cause The ABS control unit has detect ed an error The ABS function is not available Continued driving is possible while taking the failed ABS function into account Observe additional information on situa tions which can lead to a...

Page 31: ...WS 31 Clock 32 Multifunction display 32 Lights 34 Turn indicators 35 Hazard warning flashers 36 Emergency ON OFF switch 37 BMW Motorrad ABSOE 38 Clutch 39 Brakes 39 Mirrors 40 Handlebars 41 Spring preload 44 Damping 46 Tires 49 Headlight 49 Seat 50 4 29 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

Page 32: ...erformed 57 with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 57 Switching off ignition Turn key to position 2 Light switched off Handlebars not locked Key can be removed Electrically powered acces sories remain operational for a limited period of time Battery can be recharged via onboard socket Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on the side stand the surface of the ground will determin...

Page 33: ...xchange certain continuously changing signals with the elec tronics in the key these signals are specific to your motorcycle and they are transmitted via the ring antenna in the ignition lock The ignition is not enabled for starting until the key has been recognized as authorized for your motorcycle A spare key attached to the same ring as the igni tion key used to start the engine could irritate ...

Page 34: ...ge is shown If you prefer you can use but ton 2 for this purpose Hold down button Hours 3 flash Press button Hours increase by one each time button is pressed Hold down button Minutes 4 flash Press button Minutes increase by one each time button is pressed Hold down button End setting set time is dis played Multifunction display Selecting readings Switch on ignition Press button 1 4 32 z Operation...

Page 35: ...r beginning with the current value Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II Operating range after reaching reserve level Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition Select desired tripmeter Hold down button 1 If you prefer you can use but ton 2 for this purpose Tripmeter is reset 4 33 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

Page 36: ...ate reading BMW Motorrad there fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling 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 Low beam headlight The low beam headlight switches on automatically...

Page 37: ...Parking light switched off Turn indicators Switching on left hand turn indicator Switch on ignition After driving for approx ten seconds or after cov ering a distance of approx 650 ft 200 m the turn indicators are automatically switched off Press button 1 for the left hand turn indicators Left hand turn indicator is switched on Indicator light for left hand turn indicators flashes Switching on rig...

Page 38: ...ning flashers Switching on 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 i...

Page 39: ...ft and right turn indicator are off Switching off hazard warning flashers Press turn indicator cancel but ton 3 Hazard warning flashers are switched off Emergency ON OFF switch 1 Emergency ON OFF 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...

Page 40: ...avior ABS warning light lights up Release ABS button within two seconds ABS warning light contin ues to light up ABS function is switched off Switching on ABS function Press and hold ABS button 1 until ABS warning light changes its display behavior ABS warning light goes out if self diagnosis has not been completed it begins to flash Release ABS button within two seconds ABS warning light remains ...

Page 41: ... the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward when doing so Distance between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise Distance between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reser...

Page 42: ...ndlebar grip and handbrake lever de creases Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired posi tion by twisting Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror arm Loosen the nut 2 Turn mirror arm into desired position Tighten the nut to the spec ified tightening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it does not move out of position Mirror on clamp...

Page 43: ...ng handlebars Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove the small screws 1 Tilting the handlebars too far can allow air to enter the fluid reservoirs and make its way into the hydraulic systems Hold the handlebars or lay them down in such a way that the reservoirs remain upright Remove the large screws 2 while holding the handlebars in place Take off the upper clamping blocks 3...

Page 44: ...r handlebar clamping blocks 4 with the threaded holes 5 facing toward the front Longer distance to rider Insert the lower handlebar clamping blocks in the desired position Place the handlebars and the upper handlebar clamping blocks 3 on the lower handlebar clamping blocks while holding the handlebars in place Install large screws 2 but do not tighten 4 42 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

Page 45: ...checked by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Tighten large screws 2 with torque Handlebar clamping block on fork bridge 28 lb ft 38 Nm No gap may remain between handlebar clamping blocks on side of large screws If necessary slacken screws 1 and retighten screws 2 to the specified tightening torque Tighten the small screws 1 with torque Handlebars on handlebar cl...

Page 46: ...ded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove brake fluid reservoir 1 from the holder push the hose down slightly and lay the reser voir on the Paralever link Use adjusting rings 2 and 3 to adjust spring preload Release the lock by turning adjusting ring 2 in direction b with the tool from the toolkit while holding adjusting ring 3 with s...

Page 47: ...nd the top edge of axle tube 6 Apply the weight of the rider and passenger if applicable to the motorcycle With the assistance of a helper measure distance d between points 5 and 6 again and cal culate difference between mea sured values Adjustment of spring preload dependent on loading 1 6 in 40 mm Negative spring displacement of rear wheel under load If you want to reduce the difference increase...

Page 48: ...g 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 front rebound stage Make sure ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Use adjusting screws 1 on left and right to adjust the rebound s...

Page 49: ...pression stage Make sure that the settings are identical If you want to increase damp ing use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screws on left and right in the clockwise di rection If you want to reduce damping use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screws on left and right in the counterclockwise direction Compression stage basic setting front Turn bottom adjusting screw as far as it will go i...

Page 50: ...ks in the clockwise direction Adjusting rear compression stage Make sure ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Adjust the compression stage by turning adjusting ring 1 If you want to increase the compression stage turn ad justing ring 1 in the H direction If you want to reduce the com pression stage turn adjusting ring 1 in the S direction Compression stage basic setting rear Turn the a...

Page 51: ...i 2 5 bar Single rid er with cold tire with rear footrestOA 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Driver with passenger and or load with cold tire If tire pressure is too low 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 headligh...

Page 52: ...rew the screw 1 with the seat key 2 Pull the seat toward the rear to release it from its holders Installing seat Insert the seat with the mounts 3 in the holders 4 If too much pressure is ap plied in the forward direc tion there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Push the seat as far as possi ble toward the front 4 50 z...

Page 53: ...Tighten the screw 1 hand tight with the seat key 2 4 51 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 55: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 54 Checklist 56 Starting 56 Running in 58 Brake system 59 Parking your motorcycle 60 Refueling 61 5 53 z Riding ProCarManuals com ...

Page 56: ...t limit and observe the loading information Top speed for tires The maximum speed spec ified for the motorcycle may be higher than the maximum speed permissible for the tires Excessively high speeds can lead to tire damage and accidents Observe the maximum permissi ble speed for the tires Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of al cohol or drugs will adverse ly affect your perception and your abil...

Page 57: ...terials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Make sure that no highly flammable materials can come in contact with the hot exhaust system Cooling would be inade quate if the engine were al lowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at a stand still overheating would result In extreme cases the motorcycle co...

Page 58: ...rt the motorcy cle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the transmission in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand Transmission You can start the engine when the transmission is in neutral or if you pull the clutch with a gear engaged Do not engage the clutch until after switching on the ignition as otherwis...

Page 59: ...The test is aborted if the engine is started before it is completed Phase 1 General warning light shows red CHECK is indicated Phase 2 General warning light shows yellow CHECK is indicated If the General warning light does not show Some malfunctions cannot be indicated if the Gener al warning light cannot be dis played Check that the General warning light comes on and that it shows red and yellow ...

Page 60: ... Motorrad retailer Running in The first 600 miles 1 000 km While running in the motorcy cle vary the throttle opening and engine speed range fre quently Try to do most of your rid ing during this initial period on twisting fairly hilly roads avoid ing high speed main roads and highways if possible Exceeding the specified en gine speeds while running in will lead to increased engine wear Adhere to ...

Page 61: ...ible braking distance the front brake must be applied quickly and with increasing force This optimally utilizes the dynamic load increase on the front wheel At the same time the clutch should also be actuated To increase the brak ing effect the rear wheel must always also be braked With the forced braking of ten practiced in which the brake pressure is generated as quickly as possible and with gre...

Page 62: ...mud on brakes When the motorcycle is ridden on loose surfaces or muddy roads the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the disks or brake pads Brake early until the brakes are braked clean Driving on unpaved or dirty roads leads to increased brake pad wear Check the brake pad thickness more often and replace the brake pads sooner Parking your motorcycle Placing ...

Page 63: ...lect 1st gear Lock steering lock Remove from side stand Unlock steering lock From left grip handlebars with both hands Pull handbrake lever Swing your right leg over the seat and lift motorcycle to up right position Hold motorcycle upright and balanced An extended side stand can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is moving and lead to a fall Retract the side stand before moving the vehicle Si...

Page 64: ...loudy or unattractive Wipe off any fuel that gets onto plastic parts immediately Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Use only unleaded fuel Make sure ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Open protective cap Open the fuel tank cap with the ignition key by turning it counterclockwise Refuel with quality listed below at most until lower edge of filler neck is reached Recommen...

Page 65: ...Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove key and close protec tive cap 5 63 z Riding ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 67: ...Technology in detail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABSOE 66 6 65 z Technology in detail ProCarManuals com ...

Page 68: ...transferrable braking force is reduced to zero If brak ing is carried out in this situa tion ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driving sta bility when restoring contact to the road At this point in time the BMW MotorradABS must assume extremely low friction co efficients gravel ice snow so that the running wheels turn in every imaginable case and the driving stability is ensured After d...

Page 69: ...l on slippery surfaces Should a fault message result due to one of the driving condi tions described above 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...

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Page 71: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 70 Onboard socket 70 Luggage 71 7 69 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 72: ...without constituting a safety hazard Nor is this guarantee provided when the official approval of a specific country has been granted Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all op erating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and conse quently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and accessories approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are ...

Page 73: ...the rider Route the cables as described above Luggage Correct loading Overloading and imbal anced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information Adjust setting of spring preload damping characteristic and tire inflation pressures to suit total weight Observe maximum payload of tank rucksack Payload of tank rucksack with...

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Page 75: ... toolkit 74 Engine oil 74 General brake system 76 Brake pads 77 Brake fluid 79 Clutch 81 Tires 82 Rims 82 Wheels 82 Front wheel stand 88 Rear wheel stand 89 Lamps 90 Jump starting 99 Battery 100 License plate carrier 103 8 73 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 76: ...the CD or DVD that accompanies your motorcycle Onboard toolkit Overview 1 Reversible screwdriver in sert with Phillips and straight blade 2 Reversible screwdriver in sert with Phillips and Torx T25 blade 3 Screwdriver handle 4 Open ended wrench Wrench size 17 mm 5 Small screwdriver with straight blade 6 Tool for oil cap for opening oil fill location Toolkit for spring strut adjustment 1 Hook wrenc...

Page 77: ... level after a longer trip Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle at operating temperature Wait five minutes after switch ing off the engine at operating temperature Hold the motorcycle is vertical Read off the oil level from the display 1 Engine oil level max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX If oil level is below MIN mark Top up engine oil If oil level is above ...

Page 78: ...ystem is a basic requirement for the road safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de pendability of the brake system In this case have the brake sys tem checked by a specialized workshop preferably by an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem performed by a...

Page 79: ... is level and firm and park motorcycle Visually inspect left and right brake pads to ascertain their thickness Direction of view between wheel and slider tube through to brake caliper Front brake pad wear limit min 0 04 in min 1 mm On ly friction material without carrier plate Wear markings grooves must be clearly vis ible If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible Have the brake p...

Page 80: ...mum thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check the brake pad thickness on the rear brake caliper 1 with visual inspection from the left Rear brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 mm Only fric tion material without carrier plate Brake disk must not be visible through bore hole of inner brake pad If brake disk is visible Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop pre...

Page 81: ...e brake pads worn to wear limit check as described above Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Move handlebars into straight ahead position Read off brake fluid level at res...

Page 82: ...llow 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 Read off brake fluid level at reservoir 1 The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear Rear brake fluid level Brake fluid DOT4 The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mar...

Page 83: ...lebars into straight ahead position Read off clutch fluid level at reservoir 1 The fluid level in the clutch fluid reservoir rises due to clutch wear The clutch system is filled with a special hydraulic fluid that does not require changing Clutch fluid level visual check Clutch fluid level must not drop Motorcycle stand ing upright with handlebars straight ahead A drop in clutch fluid level is in ...

Page 84: ... size of tire BMW Mo torrad has tested and approved certain makes as roadworthy BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate the suitability of other tires and can therefore take no responsibil ity for their driving safety BMW Motorrad recommends only using the tires tested and approved by BMW Motorrad Extensive information is available at your authorized BMW Motor rad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motor...

Page 85: ...hat could be scratched in process of removing brake calipers Once the calipers have been removed there is a risk of the brake pads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disk on reassem bly Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove mounting bolts 1 of brake calipers on left and right Press brake pads in brake c...

Page 86: ... ing screws 2 Remove axle screw 3 Unscrew right hand axle clamp ing screws 4 Pull out axle 5 using a screw driver Do not remove grease on axle Roll front wheel out of the forks Remove spacing sleeve 6 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 ...

Page 87: ... tion arrows on the tires or on the rim Roll front wheel into forks Insert axis 5 Tighten axle screw 3 to the specified torque if necessary use a screwdriver to counter hold at the other side Axle screw of front wheel in axle holder Thread locking compound Optimoly TA 37 lb ft 50 Nm Remove front wheel stand Without actuating brake firmly compress spring forks several times Tighten the left hand ax...

Page 88: ...ll screw 1 Ease brake calipers onto brake disks Install securing screws 1 on left and right with specified torque Brake caliper on slider tube 22 lb ft 30 Nm Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim Braking efficiency is im paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the disks Before driving off check that the braking effect kicks in without any delay 8 86 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 89: ...ary stand BMW Motorrad rec ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 89 Remove 5 screws 1 Take off rear wheel Installing rear wheel 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 Make sure that wheel ...

Page 90: ...nd or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Use basic stand with tool num ber 0 402 241 in combina tion with front wheel adapter 0 402 242 Loosen adjusting screws 1 Push two mounts 2 far enough apart that front forks fit be tween them Use locating pins 3 to set front wheel stand to desired height Center f...

Page 91: ... adapter shaft 0 402 250 ap propriate to the motorcycle Set the desired height of the rear wheel stand using the bolts 1 Remove the lock washer 2 to do so press the unlock but ton 3 Push the rear wheel stand from the right onto the rear axle Mount lock washer 2 from left by pressing release button Place your left hand on the motorcycle and your right hand on the lever 4 of the rear wheel stand 8 8...

Page 92: ... always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if dam aged Wear eye and hand protection when replacing bulbs An overview of the bulb types installed in your mo torcycle is provided in the chap ter Technical Data Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin gers For installation use a clean dry cloth Dirt deposits in par ticular oil and gre...

Page 93: ...t housing Close and lock spring strap 2 Position rubber cap 1 on head light housing and press on Installing headlight surround 93 Replacing parking light bulb The headlight bulbs are accessible from below through the headlight surround There is very little space inside the housing so to facilitate identification of the bulbs and to avoid handling problems the procedure for changing bulbs described...

Page 94: ...light W5W 12 V 5 W Push bulb 1 into socket 2 Installing headlight surround 93 Removing headlight surround Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove screws 1 on left and right Remove the left and right headlight side panels Mark the position of screw 1 on the headlight surround 8 92 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 95: ...the igni tion Disconnect connector 3 Pull bulb socket 4 out of the headlight housing Installing headlight surround Press bulb socket 4 into the headlight housing Connect plug 3 Place the headlight surround in position Install screw 1 and screws 2 on left and right but do not tighten the screws at this point 8 93 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 96: ...t and right headlight side panels in position Install screws 1 on left and right Replacing brake and tail light bulb Removing seat 50 Remove screws 1 and 2 Take off taillight protection plate 3 Remove screws 1 Remove the rear trim panels taking care not to mislay alu minum bushes 2 8 94 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 97: ...ounterclockwise Press the bulb 1 into the fit ting 2 and remove it by turning it counterclockwise Replace defective bulb Bulb for taillight brake light P21 5W 12 V 21 W 5 W Press the bulb 1 into the fit ting 2 and install it by turning it clockwise The bulb cannot only be inserted in the socket in one direction 8 95 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 98: ...rim with the screws 1 Lay on taillight protection plate 3 Install screws 1 Install screws 2 Installing seat 50 Replacing turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below 8 96 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 99: ...n screw connection side out of mirror housing Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Replace defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Install bulb 2 by turning clock wise in light housing 8 97 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 100: ...ose Install screw 1 Replacing license plate light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove screw 1 Take off cable guard Pull bulb socket 1 out of bulb holder Pull the bulb 2 out of the sock et 3 8 98 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 101: ...y high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the motorcycle electronics Do not use the onboard socket to jump start the engine of the motorcycle Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running A short circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidental ly...

Page 102: ... tery and the other end to the ground of the vehicle with the flat battery If the battery of your motorcycle is flat use spring strut screw 1 as the connection to ground Start engine of the vehicle with discharged battery in usual way if engine does not start wait a few minutes before re peating attempt in order to pro tect starter motor and donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minut...

Page 103: ... being used without having to disconnect the battery from the motorcycle s onboard systems Additional in formation is available at your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Charging connected battery Charging the connected battery directly at the bat tery terminals can damage the motorcycle electronics To charge the battery via the battery terminals disconnect the battery first Charging the battery v...

Page 104: ...egularly See the instructions for caring for your battery Always fully recharge the battery before returning it to use Removing battery Disconnecting the battery causes the tripmeter and the operating hours meter to be reset Removing seat 50 If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand ...

Page 105: ...Always observe the proper sequence First install positive battery ca ble 2 Then install negative battery cable 1 Install screw 3 of battery hold er Installing seat 50 Setting clock 32 License plate carrier Removing license plate carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove license plate plug 1 from its holder and disconnect the plug Take protection connector 2 out of holde...

Page 106: ...i er and thread out the connect ed cables Reinstall screws 4 Installing license plate carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove screws 4 Thread in connected cables and position license plate carri er Install screws 4 and screw 5 8 104 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 107: ...isconnect license plate con nector and protection connec tor Take end of wiring harness from connector 1 out of holder Connect connector 1 and in sert in holder Insert protection connector 2 in holder 8 105 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 109: ...are products 108 Washing your motorcycle 108 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 108 Paint care 109 Protective wax coating 110 Storing motorcycle 110 Returning motorcycle to use 110 9 107 z Care ProCarManuals com ...

Page 110: ...fter it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After washing the motor cycle after driving through water or in the rain braking can be delayed due to damp brake disks and brake pads Brake early until...

Page 111: ...s with water or BMW rubber protection coating agent Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicon sprays or oth er care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract the long term effects of substances that dam age the paint especially if your motorcycle is ridden in areas with high air pollution or natural s...

Page 112: ...re metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Park motorcycle in a dry room so that both wheels are un loaded Appropriate auxiliary stands are available at your au thorized BMW Motorrad retail er Before putting the motor cycle into storage have the engine oil and the oil filter element changed by a special ist workshop preferably an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Combin...

Page 113: ...teners 113 Engine 115 Fuel 116 Engine oil 116 Clutch 118 Transmission 118 Rear wheel drive 119 Running gear 119 Brakes 120 Wheels and tires 120 Electrical system 122 Frame 123 Dimensions 124 Weights 124 Riding specifications 125 10 111 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 114: ...ide stand Retract the side stand 56 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever 56 Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling 62 Battery drained Charging connected battery 101 10 112 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 115: ...bars on handlebar clamp ing block M8 x 30 10 9 14 lb ft 19 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece M10 18 lb ft 25 Nm Clamping piece on clamping block M10 22 lb ft 30 Nm Front wheel Value Valid Pinch bolt of axle holder M6 x 30 2x each side alternately 6 lb ft 8 Nm 10 113 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 116: ...holder Lubricate thread M22 x 1 5 Optimoly TA 37 lb ft 50 Nm Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 10 9 22 lb ft 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1 25 Tighten diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm 10 114 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 117: ...ine manage ment Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 4 in 101 mm Piston stroke 2 9 in 73 mm Compression ratio 12 1 Rated output 113 hp 83 kW At 7500 min 1 with power reductionOE 107 hp 79 kW At 7500 min 1 Torque 85 lb ft 115 Nm At 6000 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 8000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 50 min 1 10 115 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 118: ...with filter change Lubricant Engine oil 20W 50 Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or better Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet ter BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn thetic oils for the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for y...

Page 119: ... 86 F 10 30 C Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W 40 32 F 0 C SAE 20 W 40 32 F 0 C SAE 5 W 50 4 F 20 C High quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures SAE 10 W 50 4 F 20 C High quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures 10 117 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 120: ...or sional vibration damper claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1 824 31 17 teeth Primary gear ratio 2 277 41 18 teeth 1st gear 1 583 38 24 teeth 2nd gear 1 259 34 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 033 31 30 teeth 4th gear 0 903 28 31 teeth 5th gear 0 805 29 36 teeth 6th gear 10 118 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 121: ...pension Upside down telescopic forks Spring travel front 6 3 in 160 mm On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever Type of rear suspension Directly linked central spring strut with coil pres sure spring and single tube gas filled shock ab sorber Spring travel rear 6 3 in 160 mm On wheel 10 119 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 122: ...e disk Brake pad material rear Sintered metal Wheels and tires Tire combinations recommended at time of going to press You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motor rad com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Front tire designation 120 7...

Page 123: ... bar Single rider with cold tire with rear footrestOA 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Driver with passenger and or load with cold tire Tire pressure rear 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Single rider with cold tire with rear footrestOA 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Driver with passenger and or load with cold tire Tire pressure for sport riding 30 5 psi 2 1 bar front 30 5 psi 2 1 bar Rear 10 121 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 124: ...nition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery manufacturer and designation YTZ 12 S Battery design AGM Absorptive Glass Matt battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 11 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrode gap of spark plug 0 03 0 01 in 0 8 0 1 mm New max 0 04 in max 1 mm Wear limit 10 122 z Technical data Pro...

Page 125: ...hing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulb for license plate light W5W 12 V 5 W Frame Frame design Steel lattice tube composite frame non carrying drive unit Location of type plate On left steering head Location of vehicle identification number On right steering head 10 123 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 126: ...ycle width 36 3 in 922 mm Across mirrors Driver s seat height 35 in 890 mm Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 76 4 in 1940 mm Weights Unladen weight 439 lbs 199 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel Permissible gross weight 838 lbs 380 kg Maximum payload 399 lbs 181 kg 10 124 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 127: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 125 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 129: ...ervice 129 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 129 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 129 BMW Motorrad Service Network 130 Maintenance work 130 Confirmation of maintenance work 131 Confirmation of service 136 11 127 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 130: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LCC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Wa...

Page 131: ... that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you adhere to the regular mainte nance schedule for your motor cycle preferably having the work done by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has ex pired evidence of regular mainte nance is essential Certain signs of wear moreover may otherwise not be no...

Page 132: ...e work BMW Pre Delivery Check The BMW pre delivery check is carried out by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check has to be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 300 miles 500 km and 750 miles 1200 km BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year The scope of the ser vices performed may be dep...

Page 133: ...e work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 131 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 134: ...ding Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 132 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 135: ...ding Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 133 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 136: ...ding Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 134 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 137: ...ding Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 135 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 138: ...e table is intended as proof of maintenance warranty and repair work the installed optional acces sories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 136 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 139: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 137 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 140: ...3 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Check front 77 Check rear 78 Running in 58 Brakes Checking operation 76 Safety instructions 59 Technical data 120 C Care 107 Checklist 56 Cleaning 107 Clock Adjusting 32 Clutch Checking fluid level 81 Checking operation 81 Fluid reservoir 11 Technical data 118 Confirmation of maintenance work 131 Currentness of this manual 7 D Damping Adjusting front compression stag...

Page 141: ...4 116 Fuel tank Visible area 11 61 Fuses 122 G Gear indicator 20 H Handlebar fittings General view left 16 General view right 17 Handlebars Adjusting 41 Hazard warning flashers 16 Operating element 16 Switching off 37 Switching on 36 Headlight Adjusting for RHD LHD traffic 49 Headlight range 49 Headlight flasher 16 High beam headlight Operating element 16 Horn 16 I Ignition Switching off 30 Switch...

Page 142: ... 130 Mirrors Adjusting 40 Motorcycle Care 107 Cleaning 107 General view of left side 11 General view of right side 13 Returning to use 110 Storing 110 Switching off 60 Multifunction display 18 20 Selecting readings 32 O Odometer and tripmeters Resetting 33 Onboard socket 13 70 Onboard toolkit 15 Overview of warning indicators 22 27 P Parking lights Switching on 34 Pre ride check 57 R Rear shock ab...

Page 143: ...e oil 116 Frame 123 Fuel 4 116 Rear wheel drive 119 Running gear 119 Spark plugs 122 Standards 7 Tire pressures 4 121 Transmission 118 Weights 124 Wheels and tires 120 Tires Air pressure table 15 Checking inflation pressure 49 Inflation pressures 4 121 Recommendation 82 Running in 59 Technical data 120 Top speed 54 Torques 113 Transmission Technical data 118 Troubleshooting chart 112 Turn indicato...

Page 144: ...Wheels Installing front wheel 84 Installing rear wheel 87 Removing front wheel 83 Removing rear wheel 87 Size change 82 Technical data 120 12 142 z Index ProCarManuals com ...

Page 145: ... entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ProCarManuals com ...

Page 146: ... l Tire pressures Tire pressure front 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Single rider with cold tire with rear footrestOA 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Driver with pas senger and or load with cold tire Tire pressure rear 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Single rider with cold tire with rear footrestOA 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Driver with pas senger and or load with cold tire BMW recommends Order No 01 47 7 712 387 12 2007 3rd Edition 01477712387 01477...

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