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BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS 2012, Rider'S Manual

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board sockets

5 A

with extra socket

OA

max 5 A, Total for all sockets

Fuses

Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec-
tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the
circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched
on after the fault has been rectified.

Fuse for auxiliary headlight

with LED auxiliary headlights

OA

7.5 A

Battery

battery type

AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

battery rated voltage

12 V

battery rated capacity

14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation

NGK MAR8B-JDS

Electrode gap of spark plug

0.8

±0.1

mm

Lighting

Bulb for high-beam headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

10

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Technical data

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Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS 2012

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual R 1200 GS The Ultimate Riding Machine ProCarManuals com...

Page 2: ...e data Model Vehicle identification number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address p...

Page 3: ...ion 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 moto...

Page 4: ...21 Warning and telltale lights 21 Service due indicator 22 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tyre pressures 23 Oil level 24 Warnings 25 4 Operation 39 Ignition switch steering lock 40 Electronic immobil...

Page 5: ...tand 113 Bulbs 114 Air filter 120 Jump starting 122 Battery 124 9 Care 129 Care products 130 Washing motorcycle 130 Cleaning easily damaged components 131 Paint care 132 Protective wax coating 132 Lay...

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Page 7: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currency 7 1 5 z General instructions ProCarManuals com...

Page 8: ...Specific instructions on how to operate control ad just or look after items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to...

Page 9: ...is Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply...

Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ProCarManuals com...

Page 11: ...iews General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Multifunction switch left 14 Handlebar fitting right 15 Underneath the seat 16 Instrument panel 17 2 9 z General views ProCarMan...

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Page 13: ...ter for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument panel 60 4 Clutch fluid reservoir 105 5 Type plate on frame be hind side cover 6 Seat lock 61 7 Power socket 88 8 Adjuster for damping char acter...

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Page 15: ...2 Fuel filler neck 75 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 103 4 Vehicle Identification Num ber VIN on steering head bearing 5 Air filter behind right side panel 120 6 Engine oil filler neck 100 7 Brake flu...

Page 16: ...ad Integral ABS Generation IIOE Operating the ABS 49 with Automatic Stability ControlOE Operating ASC 50 3 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE Operating ESA 57 4 Horn 5 Flashing turn indicat...

Page 17: ...Starter button 69 3 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating control 48 4 Flashing turn indicators right 46 Hazard warning flashers 46 5 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 46 Pushbutton cancel h...

Page 18: ...Underneath the seat 1 Rider s Manual 2 Battery 124 3 Standard toolkit 98 Payload table in tool tray Tyre pressures table in tool tray 4 Helmet holder 63 2 16 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 19: ...20 5 Ambient light brightness sensor for adapting the brightness of the instru ment lighting with anti theft alarm DWA OE Anti theft alarm telltale light see the instructions for use for the anti thef...

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Page 21: ...Multifunction display 20 Meanings of the status indicat ors 21 Warning and telltale lights 21 Service due indicator 22 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tyre pressures 23 Oil level 24 Warnings 25 3 19 z...

Page 22: ...5 4 with Automatic Stability ControlOE ASC warnings and status indicators 34 5 Warnings 25 6 The horizontal bars indic ate the level of the engine temperature 7 with on board com puterOE On board comp...

Page 23: ...reset RANGE Range with fuel re maining in the fuel tank 22 OIL Oil level 24 with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE RDC P Tyre pressures 23 Warning and telltale lights 1 Telltale light for left turn ind...

Page 24: ...2 and is shown briefly after the Pre Ride Check completes If service is overdue the due date or the odometer reading at which service was due is accompanied by the Gener al warning light showing yello...

Page 25: ...culate range is not shown and might not be the same as the average consump tion reading that appears on the display Ambient temperature with on board computerOE When the motorcycle is at a standstill...

Page 26: ...vel indicator 1 gives you an indication of the engine oil level You can call up this read ing only when the motorcycle is at a standstill The preconditions for the oil level check are as follows Engin...

Page 27: ...g text such as 2 or a warn ing symbol such as 3 appearing in the multifunction display The General warning light shows red or yellow depending on the ur gency of the warning If two or more warnings oc...

Page 28: ...ay Engine in emergency operation mode 30 Flashes red Appears on the dis play Insufficient engine oil pressure 31 Lights up red Appears on the dis play Insufficient battery charge current 31 Lights up...

Page 29: ...n the dis play Appears on the dis play Ice warning 33 Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 33 Lights up ABS deactivated 33 Lights up ABS fault 33 Appears on the dis play ASC intervention 34 Quick...

Page 30: ...5 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play ASC fault 35 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance 35 The critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red A...

Page 31: ...r system error 37 or is displayed Lights up yellow RDC appears on the display Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 37 DWALO appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery weak 38 Lights up yellow DWA...

Page 32: ...e fuel tank dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel approx 4 l Refuel 75 Engine in emergency operation mode The General warning light shows yel...

Page 33: ...e by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Insufficient battery charge current The General warning light shows red The battery symbol appears on the display A discharged b...

Page 34: ...16 Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear 117 Bulbs defective The General warning light shows yellow LAMPS appears on the dis play A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easi...

Page 35: ...agnosis did not complete so the ABS function is not avail able The motorcycle must be ridden at a speed of at least 5 km h in order for ABS self dia gnosis to complete Pull away slowly Bear in mind th...

Page 36: ...ty at the rear wheel and has intervened to re duce torque The warning light flashes for longer than ASC in tervention lasts This affords the rider visual feedback on control intervention even after th...

Page 37: ...The ASC symbol appears on the display Possible cause The ASC control unit has detec ted a fault The ASC function and the off road ASC function are not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind t...

Page 38: ...earliest possible opportunity Before you adjust tyre pres sure read the information on temperature compensation and adjusting pressure in the section entitled Engineering details Have the tyre checke...

Page 39: ...ht shows yellow The tyre symbol appears on the display or is displayed Possible cause Motorcycle is fitted with wheels not equipped with RDC sensors Fit wheels and tyres equipped with RDC sensors Poss...

Page 40: ...tional if the motor cycle s battery is disconnected Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm battery flat with anti theft alarm DWA OE Th...

Page 41: ...shers 46 Emergency off switch kill switch 47 Grip heating 48 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 49 Automatic Stability Control ASC 50 Clutch 51 Brakes 52 Mirrors 53 Windscreen 53 Handlebars 54 Spring preload 5...

Page 42: ...to have the cases and the top case fitted with locks that can be opened with this key as well Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the...

Page 43: ...e ignition key via a ring aerial in the ignition lock The ignition is not enabled for starting until the engine con trol unit has recognised the key as authorised for your motor cycle A spare key atta...

Page 44: ...g the motorcycle can lead to accidents Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE Repeatedly pres...

Page 45: ...gs Switch on the ignition without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE Press button 1 or button 2 to select a tripmeter reading in panel 3 The following values can be dis playe...

Page 46: ...P Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE Press and hold down button 1 or button 2 until the tripm...

Page 47: ...running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig nition and either switching on the high beam headlight or operating the headlight flasher High beam headlight and headlight flasher Press t...

Page 48: ...oled down sufficiently Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition The turn indicators are can celled automatically after you have ridden for approximately 10 seconds and...

Page 49: ...ttons 1 and 2 at the same time to switch on the hazard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off Press button 3 to switch off the hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch kill switch 1 Emergen...

Page 50: ...bat tery if you are riding at low en gine speeds If the charge level is low grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery s start ing capability Set switch 1 to the desired heating stage The hand...

Page 51: ...two seconds The ABS warning light re mains ON The ABS function is deactiv ated but the integral function remains active Response with ABS deactivated If you deactivate the ABS the function is initiall...

Page 52: ...ose sand ASC is active when the ASC symbol does not show This symbol appears on the display to indicate that ASC is active in off road mode This symbol appears on the display to indicate that ASC has...

Page 53: ...in two seconds The ASC symbol still does not show or continues to flash The ASC function is activated You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again An ASC fault has occurred...

Page 54: ...to penetrate the brake system Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars Attempting to adjust the handbrake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to acci dents Do not attempt to adjust...

Page 55: ...ghtening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it does not move out of position Mirror to adapter 22 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener Windscreen Adjusting windscreen...

Page 56: ...spring preload for riding in rough terrain and reduce if the terrain is level It is essential to set spring pre load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring...

Page 57: ...milar and with load Spring preload at setting 5 For riding off road Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Your motorcycl...

Page 58: ...r is at the LOW stop Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth s...

Page 59: ...E without Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the direc tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back three quarters of a turn in the dir ec...

Page 60: ...fol lows COMF Comfortable damping characteristic NORM Normal damping char acteristic SPORT Sporty damping characteristic One up One up with luggage Two up with luggage In off road mode the meanings o...

Page 61: ...w a certain length of time to pass without pressing button 1 The ESA indicator flashes while adjust ment is in progress If the temperature is very low take the weight off the motor cycle before increa...

Page 62: ...ferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gener ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Spring preload adjustmen...

Page 63: ...down the front part of rear seat 2 Lift the rear seat at the front and release the key Remove the rear seat and place it upholstered side down on a clean surface Remove the front seat Remove the rear...

Page 64: ...gages with an audible click Install the rear seat 62 Install the rear seat Install the front seat 62 Engage the rear seat in mounts 6 Press down firmly on the front of the rear seat until it engages w...

Page 65: ...seat position Install the front seat 62 Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the front seat 61 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling Make sure the lock is out of the way when you h...

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Page 67: ...iding Safety instructions 66 Checklist 68 Starting 69 Running in 71 Off roading 72 Brakes 73 Parking your motorcycle 74 Refuelling 75 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 77 5 65 z Riding ProCarMan...

Page 68: ...ations that do not involve risk When riding over kerbs and similar obstacles bear in mind that your motorcycle s ground clearance is limited Lowering the motorcycle s sus pension shortens suspension t...

Page 69: ...d load Loose clothing Insufficient tyre pressure Poor tyre tread Etc Maximum speed with massive bar tyres The motorcycle s top speed might be higher than the maximum speed permitted for the tyres Exce...

Page 70: ...verheating Cooling would be inadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at a standstill overheating would result In extreme cases the motorcycle could catch...

Page 71: ...le with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand When starting a...

Page 72: ...orised BMW Motorrad dealer ABS self diagnosis with no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation IIOE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per forms self diagnosis to ensure its operability Self diagnosis starts autom...

Page 73: ...C symbol slow flashes ASC self diagnosis completed The ASC symbol no longer shows If an indicator showing an ASC fault appears when ASC self diagnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind t...

Page 74: ...of accidents at extreme angles of heel Avoid extreme angles of heel Off roading For off roading with topcaseOA Topcase and off roading If you intend off roading it is ad visable either to remove the t...

Page 75: ...ogged air filter element If you ride in dusty terrain check the air filter element for clogging at shorter intervals clan or re place as necessary Operation in very dusty condi tions desert steppes or...

Page 76: ...on the brake discs and the brake pads dimin ish braking efficiency Delayed braking action or poor braking efficiency must be reckoned with in the following situations Riding in the rain or through pu...

Page 77: ...s could cause the centre stand to retract and the motorcycle would topple in consequence Do not lean or sit on the mo torcycle with the centre stand extended Extend the centre stand and lift the motor...

Page 78: ...he sensor will not be able to register the new level If the sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel level read ing nor the range readout can be updated Recommended fuel grade Premium plu...

Page 79: ...le onto the transportation flat and hold it in position do not place it on the side stand or centre stand Risk of damaging compon ents Take care not to trap components such as brake lines or wires At...

Page 80: ...5 78 z Riding ProCarManuals com...

Page 81: ...ng details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 80 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 82 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 84 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA 85 6 79 z Engineeri...

Page 82: ...iction than a clean dry asphalt surface The lower the coefficient of fric tion the longer the braking dis tance If the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the ma...

Page 83: ...ral ABS will be unable to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground If this happens the outcome can be a highsiding situation in which the motorcycle can flip over Severe braking can cau...

Page 84: ...ssential for you to comply strictly with the specified inspec tion intervals Reserves for safety The potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS permits must not be used as a...

Page 85: ...that would neg ate the additional safety offered by this system Special situations In accordance with the laws of physics the ability to accelerate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel in...

Page 86: ...l a situation of this nature Tyre pressure monitoring RDC with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Function A sensor integrated into each tyre measures the air tempera ture and the air pressure inside the...

Page 87: ...readings on the multifunction display with the value in the table on the inside cover of the Rider s Manual Then use the air line to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the valu...

Page 88: ...e position This setting is suitable for off roading in terrain in which large bumps or holes in the ground are unlikely to be encountered This setting brings spring preload of both front and rear spri...

Page 89: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 88 Power sockets 88 Cases 89 Topcase 92 Luggage carrier 95 7 87 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 90: ...fice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Us...

Page 91: ...ede the rider Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling Cannot be trapped Cases with caseOA Opening cases Turn key 1 in the case lock to right angles with the forward direction of travel...

Page 92: ...e with the forward direc tion of travel and remove the key from the lock Adjusting case volume Open the case and remove all its contents Engage pivot lever 1 at the top limit position to set the case...

Page 93: ...e latching flap Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the case out of the holder Installing cases Open locking lever 4 Fully open latching flap 6 if ne cessary pulling up red release lever 5 Lower t...

Page 94: ...lever 5 down Latching flap 6 engages Close locking lever 4 Close the carry handle Turn the key parallel with the direction of travel and remove Topcase with topcaseOA Opening topcase Turn key 1 in th...

Page 95: ...cal when you close the carry handle Close carry handle 3 The handle engages with an audible click Turn the key in the topcase lock to the horizontal position and remove the key from the lock Adjusting...

Page 96: ...handle 3 down Pull red lever 4 back as far as it will go Latching flap 5 pops up Fully open latching flap 5 Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the topcase out of the holder Installing topcase Ful...

Page 97: ...rier Extra large luggage platform By removing the luggage carrier with the rear seat removed and cases OA installed you have a large flat luggage platform to which you can secure bulky items of luggag...

Page 98: ...cle on its stand with caseOA Remove the cases 90 Place the luggage rack in posi tion Install screw 2 with the sleeve and the washer and tighten to the specified torque Install screws 1 with the sleeve...

Page 99: ...e General instructions 98 Toolkit 98 Engine oil 99 Brake system 100 Clutch 105 Rims and tyres 106 Wheels 107 Front wheel stand 113 Bulbs 114 Air filter 120 Jump starting 122 Battery 124 8 97 z Mainten...

Page 100: ...ork calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of motorcycle technology If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard toolki...

Page 101: ...n a short ride will lead to mis interpretation this in turn means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil In order to ensure that the en gine oil level is read correctly ch...

Page 102: ...is operated without enough oil but the same also applies if the oil level is too high Always make sure that the oil level is correct Top up the engine oil to the specified level Engine oil quantity fo...

Page 103: ...ight brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direc tion Between wheel and front suspension toward brake cal liper 1 Brake pad wear limit front 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plate Th...

Page 104: ...on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction from the left toward brake caliper 1 Brake pad wear limit rear 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plat...

Page 105: ...ake pad thickness is at least 75 Two rings visible brake pad thickness is at least 50 One ring visible brake pad thickness is at least 25 No rings visible brake pads worn to wear limit check as descri...

Page 106: ...level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake fluid level rear brakes A...

Page 107: ...t rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever The pressure point must be clearly perc...

Page 108: ...ts stand Visually inspect the rims for defects Have damaged rims checked and if necessary replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking tyre tread depth Your...

Page 109: ...nter net at www bmw motorrad com Effect of wheel size on suspension control systems Wheel size is very important as a parameter for the suspension control systems ABS and ASC In particular the diamete...

Page 110: ...shop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand with no BMW Motorrad Integral A...

Page 111: ...no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation IIOE Remove screw 1 and remove the ABS sensor from its bore Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Moto...

Page 112: ...s have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Slip spacing bushing 4 into the wheel hub on the left hand side The front wheel must...

Page 113: ...he adhesive tape from the wheel rim Braking efficiency is im paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs Before riding off always check that the brakes bite as soon as the brak...

Page 114: ...uds 1 from the rear wheel while supporting the wheel Roll the rear wheel out toward the rear Installing rear wheel Possible malfunctions when ABS and ASC systems in tervene if non standard wheels are...

Page 115: ...ing sequence tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Front wheel stand Install the front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with a c...

Page 116: ...mo torcycle could topple to one side When raising the motorcycle make sure that the centre stand remains on the ground Apply uniform pressure to push the front wheel stand down and raise the motorcyc...

Page 117: ...beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Install bulb 5 making sure that tab 6 is cor...

Page 118: ...and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Turn the handlebars all the way to the right Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the headlight housing Pull the bulb out of the bulb sock...

Page 119: ...Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the re flector housing at the threaded fastener side Turn bulb 2 counter clockwise and remove it from the bulb housing Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for flashi...

Page 120: ...e housing Install screw 1 LED rear light If the number of LEDs in the rear light that have failed exceeds the number stated in the Technical Data below the rear light must be replaced Under these cir...

Page 121: ...Replacing fuses for auxiliary headlights with auxiliary headlightOA Pull off side cover 1 Disconnect plug 2 To do so squeeze retaining clips 3 together on left and right and disconnect the plug Repla...

Page 122: ...level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove the front seat 61 Pull off side cover 1 Remove screw 1 Remove two screws 2 Pull the side panel at 3 out of the retainer and remove Remove t...

Page 123: ...Insert air filter 3 into the air fil ter housing at the top Push the air filter into the air filter housing at the bottom making sure that the vanes are not bent Position the air intake pipe on the a...

Page 124: ...Press the side panel at 3 into the retainer Install two screws 2 Install screw 1 Push side cover 1 into the two mounts Install the front seat 62 Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do...

Page 125: ...to the positive terminal of the donor battery positive on this vehicle position 2 Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negat ive terminal of the donor bat tery and the other end to the n...

Page 126: ...BMW Motorrad has de veloped a float charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this charger you can keep the battery charged during long periods of di...

Page 127: ...e operating in structions of the charger If you are unable to charge the battery through the on board socket you may be using a charger that is not compatible with your motorcycle s electron ics If th...

Page 128: ...he right in the forward dir ection of travel Engage the retainer at the bot tom push it over the battery and install screw 3 Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short circuits Alw...

Page 129: ...Slip the holder underneath the tank cover and install screws 1 Insert the rider s manual if ap plicable Install the front seat 62 Setting clock 42 8 127 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com...

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Page 131: ...Care products 130 Washing motorcycle 130 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 131 Paint care 132 Protective wax coating 132 Laying up motorcycle 132 Restoring motorcycle to use 132 9 129 z Care ProCarM...

Page 132: ...motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especi...

Page 133: ...vents or ab rasives to clean plastic parts Even fly remover pads or clean ing pads with hard surfaces can produce scratches Body panels Clean the trim panels with water and BMW plastic care emulsion W...

Page 134: ...stains of this kind im mediately using cleaning grade benzene or petroleum spirit on a clean cloth or ball of cotton wool BMW Motorrad recommends BMW tar remover for removing specks of tar Remember t...

Page 135: ...fasteners 135 Engine 137 Fuel 138 Engine oil 139 Clutch 140 Transmission 140 Rear wheel drive 141 Running gear 141 Brakes 142 Wheels and tyres 143 Electrics 144 Frame 145 Dimensions 146 Weights 147 Ri...

Page 136: ...switch kill switch Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No fuel...

Page 137: ...in slider tube M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick release axle in axle holder M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel FR Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1 25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm M10 x 53 x...

Page 138: ...to adapter Locknut M10 x 1 25 4 8 22 Nm Mirror adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 25 Nm Frame FR Valid Luggage carrier to rear frame M6 x 35 Replace screw Micro encapsulated 8 Nm 10 136 z Technic...

Page 139: ...engine manage ment Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Nominal output 81 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reductionOE 72 kW at engine speed...

Page 140: ...ed slight power and consumption related restrictions 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded RON 91 OE Regular unleaded power and consumption re lated restrictions 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capaci...

Page 141: ...for motorcycles with dry clutch API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 10W 40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch API SF ACEA A2 or better 10 C SAE 10W 50 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch...

Page 142: ...ion damper claw action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1 737 Primary transmission ratio 2 375 38 16 teeth 1st gear 1 696 39 23 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 065 33 3...

Page 143: ...scopic forks central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame Spring strut front type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin tube gas filled shock absorber spring preload mechan...

Page 144: ...ound damping and electro hydraul ically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 200 mm with lowered suspensionOE 171 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake...

Page 145: ...s MT H2 front wheel rim size 2 50 x 19 Tyre designation front 110 80 19 Rear wheel rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 with cross spoked wheelsOE Cross spoked wheel with 40 spokes MT...

Page 146: ...t has been rectified Fuse for auxiliary headlight with LED auxiliary headlightsOA 7 5 A Battery battery type AGM Absorbent Glass Mat battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 14 Ah Spa...

Page 147: ...dicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V Frame Frame type Tubular steel front fram...

Page 148: ...1420 mm To top of windscreen when lowered at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 940 mm Across handlebars Front seat height 850 870 mm At unladen weight with low front seatOE 820 mm with lowered s...

Page 149: ...t 234 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 440 kg Maximum payload 206 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 147 z Technical da...

Page 150: ...10 148 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 151: ...Service Service BMW Motorrad Service 150 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 150 Maintenance work 150 Confirmation of maintenance work 152 Confirmation of service 157 11 149 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 152: ...recommends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treatm...

Page 153: ...xt service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their motorcycles for service be fore the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odom...

Page 154: ...ork BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 152...

Page 155: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 156: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 157: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 158: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 159: ...ice The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 157 z Servic...

Page 160: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 158 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 161: ...ery when disconnected 125 Installation 126 Maintenance instructions 124 Position on the motorcycle 16 Removal 125 Technical data 144 Warning for battery charge current 31 Brake fluid Checking fluid le...

Page 162: ...47 Engine Starting 69 Technical data 137 Warning for engine electronics 30 Engine oil Checking fill level 99 Filler neck 13 Fill level indicator 11 Oil level 24 Technical data 139 Topping up 100 Warni...

Page 163: ...0 Switching on 40 Immobiliser Reserve key 41 Warning 30 Instrument panel Ambient light brightness sensor 17 Overview 17 J Jump starting 122 K Keys 40 L Lights Control 14 Headlight flasher operating 45...

Page 164: ...nual Position on the motorcycle 16 Running gear Technical data 141 Running in 71 S Safety instructions for brakes 73 for riding 66 Seats Adjusting seat height 62 Lock 11 Removing and installing 61 Ser...

Page 165: ...hecking tread depth 106 Pressures 143 Recommendation 107 Running in 72 Table of tyre pressures 16 Technical data 143 Top speed 67 V Vehicle Restoring to use 132 Vehicle identification number Position...

Page 166: ...Remove the front wheel 108 Removing rear wheel 112 Technical data 143 Windscreen Adjuster 11 Adjusting 53 12 164 z Index ProCarManuals com...

Page 167: ...ertained as a result of such dis crepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is r...

Page 168: ...egular unleaded RON 91 OE Regular unleaded power and consumption related re strictions 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 20 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 2...

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