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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-delivery
Check

Carried out properly in
accordance with work-
shop specifications.

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Running-in
Check

Carried out properly in
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shop specifications.

at miles:

Brake fluid changed

Without BMW Inte-
gral ABS
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ABS

Wheel circuit
Control circuit

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Service

Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT 2005

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Freude am Fahren Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 RT ...

Page 2: ...etailer 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 company stamp ...

Page 3: ...our new BMW motor cycle It contains important information on how to oper ate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains infor mation on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle your authorized BMW motor cycle retail...

Page 4: ...tors 23 General warning indicators 23 ABS warning indicators 29 4 Operation 37 Ignition switch and steering lock 38 Electronic immobilizer EWS 39 Hazard warning flashers 40 Odometer and tripmeters 41 Clock 42 Multifunction display 42 Onboard computerOE 43 Cruise controlOE 46 Emergency ON OFF switch 48 Heated hand gripsOE 49 Seat heatingOE 49 Clutch 51 Brakes 52 Lights 52 Headlight 54 Turn indicato...

Page 5: ...ucts 128 Washing your motorcycle 128 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 129 Paint care 130 Protective wax coating 130 Storing motorcycle 130 Returning motorcycle to use 131 9 Technical data 133 Troubleshooting chart 134 Threaded fasteners 135 Engine 136 Riding specifications 138 Clutch 139 Transmission 139 Rear wheel drive 140 Running gear 140 Brakes 141 Wheels and tires 142 Electrical system 143...

Page 6: ...Confirmation of service 156 ...

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

Page 8: ... must comply with for reasons of your safety and the safety of others and to pro tect your motorcycle against damage Special information on operating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detailed in formation OE Optional equipment BMW equipment avai...

Page 9: ...ibed in a separate oper ating manual Technical data All dimensions weights and performance specifications in the Rider s Manual refer to the standards of the Deutsche Institut für Normung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance specifications Versions for individual countries may differ Currency The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcy cles are maintained by con stant development work on...

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

Page 11: ...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 Headlight 19 2 9 z Overviews ...

Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...

Page 13: ...tment vertical beneath instru ment panel 54 2 Brake fluid reservoir 103 3 Radio operating unit OE 4 Onboard socket 88 5 Onboard socket OE 88 6 Adjuster rear shock ab sorber 62 7 Oil sight glass 99 8 Filler neck engine oil 100 2 11 z Overviews ...

Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...

Page 15: ...witch for passenger seat heating OE under passenger seat 50 3 Mounting for tank ruck sack OA 4 Filler neck fuel tank 82 5 Front clutch fluid reser voir 6 Electrically adjustable windshield 61 7 Storage or radio com partment 56 2 13 z Overviews ...

Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...

Page 17: ... 1 Height adjuster front seat 58 2 Battery 122 3 Brake fluid reservoir rear 104 4 Adjuster spring preload rear 61 5 Toolkit 98 6 Type plate 7 Helmet holder 60 8 Table of tire pressures 9 Label payload 2 15 z Overviews ...

Page 18: ...rol OE 46 2 Radio operating unit OE 3 ESA button OE 63 4 Button for windshield ad justment 61 5 Horn button 6 Button for left turn indi cator and hazard warning flashers 55 40 7 Switch high beam head light and headlight flash er 53 2 16 z Overviews ...

Page 19: ... 2 Emergency ON OFF switch 48 3 Starter button 4 with OE Heated handle bar grips Heated hand grips 49 5 Button for right turn indi cator and hazard warning flashers 55 40 6 Turn indicators off button 56 7 Switch for driver s seat heating 50 2 17 z Overviews ...

Page 20: ... Multifunction display 4 Rev counter 5 Anti theft alarm indicator light 6 Setting for clock and display dimming 42 42 7 Control odometer 41 8 Sensor for lighting of in strument panel The instrument cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover 2 18 z Overviews ...

Page 21: ...Headlight 1 High beam headlight 2 Low beam headlight 3 Side lights 2 19 z Overviews ...

Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...

Page 23: ...Status indicators Multifunction display 22 Warning and indicator lights 23 ABS warning light 23 Function indicators 23 General warning indicators 23 ABS warning indicators 29 3 21 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ...nual 3 Area for warning symbols 23 4 Gear indicator 23 5 Engine temperature indi cator 23 6 Tripmeter or area for dis plays of onboard com puter OE 41 43 7 Display area for clock seat heating OE display dimming and ESA OE 42 49 42 63 8 Odometer and tripmeters 41 3 22 z Status indicators ...

Page 25: ...s un der the gas pump sym bol indicated the remaining fuel quantity Gear Engaged gear is indicat ed If no gear is engaged the gear indicator displays 0 the neutral indicator light also lights up Engine temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show the engine temperature level General warning indi cators Display General warnings are dis played by means of texts and symbols in the m...

Page 26: ...ve 26 lights up yellow is indicated Engine electronics 26 lights up red is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient 27 lights up red is indicated Battery charge current insufficient 27 lights up yellow is indicated Rear bulb defective 28 is indicated Front bulb defective 28 lights up yellow is indicated Bulbs defective 28 is indicated Ice warning 29 3 24 z Status indicators ...

Page 27: ...Display Meaning is dis played with note DWA Anti theft alarm battery weak 29 lights up yellow is dis played with note DWA Anti theft alarm battery drained 29 3 25 z Status indicators ...

Page 28: ... Tripmaster indicates the probable residual operating range At the most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fu el quantity Reserve fuel quantity 1 1 gal Refueling 82 Engine electronics General warning light lights up yellow Engine electronics sym bol is displayed The engine is running in emergency operating mode Engine power may be reduced and this can cause hazardous situations particu larly...

Page 29: ...warning on in sufficient engine oil pressure Continuing to ride in these cases can cause engine dam age If this warning appears de spite a correct engine oil lev el Do not continue driving Do not continue driving Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop prefer ably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Battery charge current in sufficient General warning light lights...

Page 30: ...ve Defective bulb symbol with arrow pointing to the front is displayed A defective bulb places your safety at risk be cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible always car ry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible Low beam headlight high beam headlight side light or turn indicator bulb defective Replacing high beam bulb 114 ...

Page 31: ...only ensured for a limited time with the motorcy cle battery disconnected Contact a specialized work shop preferably an autho rized BMW motorcycle re tailer Anti theft alarm battery drained General warning light lights up yellow Battery symbol with note DWA is displayed The anti theft alarm battery has no capacity The opera tion of the anti theft alarm is no longer ensured with the motorcycle batt...

Page 32: ...Display 1 Display 2 The warning indicators in this chapter are described using display 1 3 30 z Status indicators ...

Page 33: ...eted 32 lights up red lights up ABS warning lights defective 33 lights up red flashes 1x per second ABS function not available 33 lights up red flashes 4x per second Residual braking function active 34 flashes red 1x per second flashes 1x per second Brake fluid level in wheel brake cir cuit too low 34 flashes red 4x per second flashes 4x per second ABS error 35 3 31 z Status indicators ...

Page 34: ... es once per second Without the ABS func tion the wheels may lock up during very hard brak ing resulting in accidents Avoid hard braking whenever possible The ABS function is not avail able as the starting off test has no yet been completed You can continue to ride However bear in mind that the ABS function is not available to you until the end of he starting off test Do not use emergency braking ...

Page 35: ...failed The controller of the ABS warnings is defective ABS faults cannot be displayed You can continue to ride However please bear in mind that any ABS faults which occur cannot be dis played Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop prefer ably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer ABS function not available General warning light lights up red ABS warning light flash...

Page 36: ...le retailer Brake fluid level in wheel brake circuit too low General warning light flashes red once per second ABS warning light flash es once per second The ABS wheel brake circuit is a closed sys tem you cannot check the fluid level in this circuit at the brake fluid reservoirs Triggers for the warning Brake fluid level too low can be extremely worn brake pads etc Checking front brake pad thickn...

Page 37: ... soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop prefer ably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer If a fault has been determined during the operating and leak test There is a defect in the brake system that can lead to accidents Do not continue driving You may not continue driv ing Inform a specialized work shop preferably an autho rized BMW motorcycle re tailer ABS error General warning light flashe...

Page 38: ...3 36 z Status indicators ...

Page 39: ... Onboard computerOE 43 Cruise controlOE 46 Emergency ON OFF switch 48 Heated hand gripsOE 49 Seat heatingOE 49 Clutch 51 Brakes 52 Lights 52 Headlight 54 Turn indicators 55 Storage compartment 56 Front and rear seats 57 Helmet holder 60 Mirrors 60 Windshield 61 Spring preload 61 Shock absorbers 62 Electronic suspension adjustment ESAOE 63 Tires 65 4 37 z Operation ...

Page 40: ... be actuated with the same key Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Side lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 71 ABS self diagnosis is per formed 72 Switching off ignition Brake servo assistance is not available when the ignition is off Do not switch off the ignition while the motorcycle is being ridden Turn the key to position ...

Page 41: ... immobilizer helps protect your BMW mo torcycle from theft and this enhanced security is at your disposal without any need for you to set parameters or acti vate additional systems The engine of a motorcycle fitted with this electronic immobi lizer can be started only with the keys that belong to the vehicle You can also have your authorized BMW motor cycle retailer bar individual keys for example...

Page 42: ...o torcycle A key that has been barred can subsequently be cleared and reactivated for use Hazard warning flash ers Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition Press the button for the left turn indicator 1 and right turn indicator 2 simultane ously The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary I...

Page 43: ...eter and tripme ters Odometer The odometer reading ap pears in display field 1 Selecting tripmeter Switch on the ignition When you switch on the ignition the information shown by the tripmeter when the ignition was switched off always reappears on the mul tifunction display Press tripmeter button 1 once briefly each time The following is displayed al ternately in the display field of the tripmeter...

Page 44: ... can lead to ac cidents Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds Hours reading 2 starts to flash Briefly press button 1 The hour increments by one each time you press the button Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds Minutes reading 3 starts to flash Briefly press button 1 The minute increments by one each time you pr...

Page 45: ...m brightness is reached brightness is reduced by one level Onboard computerOE Selecting readings Switch on the ignition Press BC button 1 once briefly each time The following sequence is shown in the display field of the onboard computer Residual range Average speed Average consumption Oil level Ambient temperature Residual range Residual range is calculated on the basis of your style of riding an...

Page 46: ...erage speed The average speed is calcu lated based on the elapsed time since the last RESET Times during which the en gine was stopped are exclud ed from the calculation Resetting average speed Repeatedly press BC button 1 until the average speed appears in the display Hold down BC button for at least 2 sec RESET Display shows km Calculation of average consumption The average consumption is calcul...

Page 47: ...c when you next switch on the ignition If despite a correct oil level on the oil sight glass Check oil level continually appear on the display the oil level sensor may be defective In this case please contact your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Ambient temperature The current ambient tempera ture is displayed An ice warning appears if the ambient temperature reading drops below 37 F 3 C The di...

Page 48: ...Briefly push button 3 in SET direction Cruise control indicator light lights up The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Step by step accelera tion Briefly push button 3 in SET direction Speed is increased by 1 mph 2 km h each time button is pressed and new setting is saved 4 46 z Operation ...

Page 49: ...ox 2 km h each time you push the button and the new setting is saved Release button 3 The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Stepless deceleration Briefly press button 3 in RES direction and hold The motorcycle decelerates steplessly Release button 3 The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Deactivating cruise con trol Ope...

Page 50: ...e only to the cruising speed saved in memory even though you might have intended slowing to a lower speed Cruise control indicator light lights up Stored speed is resumed Switching off cruise con trol Move switch 1 to OFF The system is deactivated Button 3 is locked Emergency ON OFF switch 1 Emergency ON OFF switch Actuating the emergen cy ON OFF switch while driving can cause the rear wheel to lo...

Page 51: ...t levels The heated hand grips option can only be activated when the engine is running The increase in power consumption caused by the heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds If the battery is inadequate ly charged the heated hand grips are switched off to en sure starting capability 2 Heating function off 3 50 heat output one dot visible 4 100 heat output th...

Page 52: ...at 1 Switch for seat heating front seat The driver s seat can be heat ed at two levels 2 Heating function off 3 50 heating power 4 100 heating power Seat heating of passen ger seat 1 Switch for seat heating rear seat The passenger seat can be heated at two levels 4 50 z Operation ...

Page 53: ...ected heating level Driver s seat 50 heat ing capacity Driver s seat 100 heat ing capacity Passenger seat 50 heating capacity Passenger seat 100 heating capacity Clutch Adjusting clutch lever The distance between han dlebar grip and clutch lever can be adjusted to any of three positions Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed air can enter the clutch system ...

Page 54: ...ke lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not reposition the handle bar controls on the handle bars or the handlebars in their mounts Attempting to adjust the brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Adjust the brake lever only when the motorcycle is sta tionary Turn adjusting wheel B to position 1 minimum span T...

Page 55: ...gh beam headlight High beam headlight switched on Move switch 1 for high beam headlight to center position High beam headlight switched off Press bottom part of switch 1 for the high beam headlight High beam headlight is switched on as long as switch is pressed headlight flasher Switching on side lights Switch off the ignition You can switch on the parking lights only imme diately after switching ...

Page 56: ...plications from specialized retailers Headlight range and spring preload The headlight range gener ally remains constant due to the adjustment of the spring preload to the loading state Spring preload adjustment may only be insufficient when the motorcycle is very heav ily loaded In this case the headlight range must be ad justed to the weight Consult a specialized workshop preferably an authorize...

Page 57: ...s are automatically switched off Left hand turn indicator switched on Indicator light for left hand turn indicator flashes Switching on right hand turn indicator Switch on the ignition Press right hand turn indi cator button 2 After driving for approx ten seconds or after cov ering a distance of approx 650 ft 200 m the turn in dicators are automatically switched off Right hand turn indicator switc...

Page 58: ...ing and can be opened with the igni tion key Opening storage com partment Turn lock barrel 1 perpen dicular to driving direction with ignition key Lock of storage compart ment is unlocked Push the lock barrel in The lid opens Closing storage com partment Snap lid of compartment closed and push it down The lock engages with an audible click Turn lock barrel parallel to driving direction with igniti...

Page 59: ...ise in the seat lock When doing so press the rear seat down Lift the seat at the rear and release the key with OE Seat heating Disconnect connector 1 Pull the seat to the rear to release it from its holders Removing driver s seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Removing passenger seat 57 4 57 z Operation ...

Page 60: ...d park the motorcycle Removing passenger seat 57 Removing driver s seat 57 Take out seat supporting rod 1 and install in respec tive other holder Installing driver s seat 58 Installing passenger seat 59 Installing driver s seat If too much pressure is applied in the forward direction there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Make sure that the motorcy cle is steady on its ...

Page 61: ...t on the frame Firmly push the front seat into the mount Installing passenger seat If too much pressure is applied in the forward direction there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Make sure that the motorcy cle is steady on its stand with OE Seat heating Close connector 1 Slide the rear seat into the holders in such a way that the tongues engage their mounts 4 59 z Opera...

Page 62: ...nd is level and firm and park the motorcycle Removing passenger seat 57 The helmet catch can scratch the paneling When hooking on the helmet watch the position of the hel met lock Secure helmet on helmet holder 1 using steel cable available as an optional ac cessory Installing passenger seat 59 Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move the mirrors into the desired position by pressing lightly on one of the c...

Page 63: ...uce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Your motorcycle s han dling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping char acteristic to suit the spring preload Adjusting the spring preload while the motorcycle is being ridden can lead to accidents Adjust the spring preload ...

Page 64: ...g preload re quires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjusting rear shock ab sorber Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Your motorcycle s han dling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping char acteristic to suit the spring preload There is a danger of burns when adjust...

Page 65: ...on of arrow S Electronic suspension adjustment ESAOE Settings Using the electronic suspen sion adjustment ESA you can conveniently adjust your mo torcycle to various driving conditions Three spring preloads can be combined with three damping settings to optimally adapt the motorcycle to the load and the road surface The damp ing setting is displayed in the multifunction display in the area 1 and t...

Page 66: ...ng sporty damping If button 1 is not pressed for a longer time shock ab sorbers are set as indicat ed During the setting pro cedure the display flashes The damping cannot be adjusted while the mo torcycle is being ridden Adjusting spring preload Starting engine Briefly press button 1 The current setting is dis played Press and hold button 1 until display changes each time Starting from the current...

Page 67: ...a metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring on the rear wheel and tighten it securely Incorrect tire pressure reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire pressure Check tire pressure using following data Tire pressure for front wheel single rider 31 9 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel passenger or luggage 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel passenger and luggag...

Page 68: ...4 66 z Operation ...

Page 69: ...Riding Safety instructions 68 Checklist 70 Starting 70 Starting off 72 Running in 73 Parking your motorcycle 75 Refueling 82 General brake system 83 Brake system with BMW Integral ABS 84 5 67 z Riding ...

Page 70: ...stability of the motorcy cle Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs will ad versely affect your perception and your ability to assess sit uations and make decisions and slow down your reflexes Medication can exacerbate these effects Do not ride your motorcy cle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication...

Page 71: ...ghly flammable materials can come in contact with the hot exhaust system 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 fire Do not run the engine for un necessary periods when the motorcycle is stationary After starting ride off immediately Tampering with t...

Page 72: ... 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 Switch on the ignition before you pull the clutch When the transmission is in neutral the green neutral indicator light is on and the gear indicator in the multifunction display shows 0 Starting engine If you switch on the igni...

Page 73: ...ts If the engine fails to start the troubleshooting table in the chapter Technical Da ta may provide assistance 134 Pre ride check After switching on the igni tion the instrument cluster carries out a general warn ing light test In the process the warning light first lights up yellow and then red for checking This test called a Pre ride check is indicat ed by the lettering CHECK in the display Wit...

Page 74: ...formed General warning light lights up red ABS warning light flash es four times per sec ond Phase 2 Self diagnosis is complete ABS warning light flash es once per second If it was not possible to end self diagnosis Release the brake lever as soon as possible If an error message is shown after self diagnosis is com pleted Read the meaning of this display in the chapter Dis plays The ABS warning li...

Page 75: ...run in speed 4000 min 1 Do not accelerate at full throttle Avoid low engine speeds at full load After 300 750 miles 500 1 200 km have the first in spection performed Brake pads New brake pads must bed down and therefore do not achieve their optimum fric tion levels during the first 300 miles 500 km This initial re duction in braking efficiency can be compensated for by exerting greater pressure on...

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Page 77: ...de stand extended Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken by the stand and dismount to the left When you prop the motorcycle on the side stand the surface of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right However the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with the handlebars turned to the left than with the handlebars turne...

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Page 79: ... self diagnosis to complete From the left grip the han dlebars with both hands Pull the handbrake lever Swing your right leg over the seat and lift the motor cycle to the upright posi tion Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced An extended side stand can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is mov ing and lead to a fall Retract the side stand before moving the vehicle Sit on the motorcycle an...

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Page 81: ... right hand grip the rear grab handle or the rear frame Place right foot on extended arm of center stand and press stand down until its curved feet touch ground Place full weight of body on center stand while pulling motorcycle toward rear ar row Excessive movements could result in the cen ter stand retracting and the motorcycle would topple as a result Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is res...

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Page 83: ...ly on inclines switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS self diagnosis Switch on the ignition Wait for ABS self diagnosis to complete Place your left hand on the left handlebar grip Grip the rear grab handle with your right hand Push motorcycle forward off center stand Make sure that center stand is fully retracted 5 81 z Riding ...

Page 84: ...aded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Use only unleaded fuel Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Open the protective cap Open the fuel tank cap with the ignition key by turning counterclockwise Fill the tank with fuel of the quality listed below The nominal value for mileage and consumption apply for the recommended fuel type Recommended fuel type Premium grade ...

Page 85: ...if the motorcycle is ridden on salt covered roads and the brakes are not applied for some time Brake early until the salt layer of the brake disks and brake pads has been braked off Oil or grease on brakes Oil and grease on the brake disks and pads considerably diminish braking efficiency Especially after repair and maintenance tasks make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are free of oil an...

Page 86: ...ut remember the potential ly shorter braking distances which BMW Integral ABS per mits must not be used as an excuse for careless riding ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emergencies Take care when cornering When you apply the brakes on a corner the motorcycle s weight and momentum take over and even BMW Integral ABS is unable to counteract their effects Partially int...

Page 87: ...n the BMW Integral ABS the brake circuits concerned only have the residual braking function The residual braking function is the braking power with out the hydraulic servo as sistance of the BMW Integral ABS Under these circum stances therefore you must apply considerably higher pressure to the brake levers in question in order to apply the brakes and lever travel is longer When the residu al brak...

Page 88: ...re the brake pressure is built up can be longer BMW Motorrad rec ommends that a larger lever path be set at the handbrake lever In the case of residual braking function in both brake circuits no pump noise can be heard when the brake lever is operated 5 86 z Riding ...

Page 89: ...Accessories General instructions 88 Onboard socket 88 Luggage 91 Case 92 TopcaseOA 94 6 87 z Accessories ...

Page 90: ...y product of other manufacturers is suit able for use on BMW motor cycles without presenting a safety risk Nor is this guaran tee provided when the official approval of a specific coun try has been granted Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experi enced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circum stances Use only par...

Page 91: ...ignition and or during the restart operation the onboard socket is switched off to take the load off the motorcycle electrical system Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they do not impede the rider do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and han dling characteristics cannot be trapped Improperly routed cables can impede...

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Page 93: ...aded cases a top speed of 112 mph 180 km h is recommended Never drive faster than 112 mph 180 km h when the large or small Topcase is mounted Adjust setting of spring preload damping charac teristic and tire pressures to suit total weight Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed be tween right and left Pack heavy items at bottom and toward inboard side Max load in each case left and righ...

Page 94: ...n of travel Case is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Unlocking lever 2 pops up Fold lever 2 toward rear Open case lid Closing case Pull lever 2 back as far as it will go Close case lid 3 and press down Check that nothing is trapped between lid and case 6 92 z Accessories ...

Page 95: ...n of travel Case is locked Removing case Turn key in case lock per pendicular to direction of travel Case is unlocked Turn the key clockwise left case or counterclockwise right case Handle 4 pops out Pull the handle out and then pull it up as far as it will go 6 93 z Accessories ...

Page 96: ...own until it engages the colored indicator on the handle must disappear The case is correctly en gaged on its holders Turn key in case lock paral lel to direction of travel Case is locked Check case for firm seating TopcaseOA Opening Topcase Position lock barrel vertically in Topcase Topcase is unlocked Press lock barrel 7 Locking lever 8 pops out Fully open locking lever Open lid 6 94 z Accessori...

Page 97: ... Position lock barrel horizon tally in Topcase Topcase is locked Removing Topcase Position lock barrel horizon tally in Topcase Topcase is locked Turn the key clockwise Handle 6 pops out Pull up handle 6 completely Lift the Topcase at the rear and pull it off the carrier Mounting Topcase Position lock barrel horizon tally in Topcase Topcase is locked 6 95 z Accessories ...

Page 98: ...s far as it will go Hook the Topcase into position on the carrier Make sure that hooks 7 are securely seated in corresponding mounts 8 Push the handle down until it engages the colored in dicator on the handle must disappear Topcase is locked 6 96 z Accessories ...

Page 99: ...f toolkit 98 Supplemental setOA 98 Overview of supplemental set 99 Engine oil 99 General brake system 100 Brake pads 101 Brake fluid 103 Clutch 105 Tires 105 Rims 105 Wheels 106 Front wheel stand 112 Lamps 113 Jump starting 121 Battery 122 7 97 z Maintenance ...

Page 100: ...ntenance and repair work is provided in the Repair Manual for your motorcycle on CD ROM RepROM which you can obtain from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Toolkit Removing toolkit Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Removing passenger seat 57 Open rubber band and re move tool bag 1 Overview of toolkit 1 Screwdriver reversible blade with extension 2 Tool for oil cap...

Page 101: ...the oil The higher the tempera ture the higher the level of oil in the sump Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip leads to mis interpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct only check the oil level after a longer trip The warning on insuffi cient engine oil pressure is no substitute for the f...

Page 102: ...ngine oil 1 with toolkit Add engine oil up to speci fied level Install cap of fill location for engine oil 1 with toolkit General brake system Functioning brakes A properly functioning brake system is a basic require ment for the road safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the dependability of the brake system In this case have the brake system checked by...

Page 103: ...pressure points can be felt Have the brakes checked by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Brake pads Checking front brake pad thickness Continuing to use brake pads beyond the mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking power and under certain circumstances to brake damage In order to ensure the operat ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the...

Page 104: ...re the operat ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Check brake pads on rear brake caliper with visual in spection from left The brake disk must not be visible through the bore hole of the inner brake pad Continuing to use brake pads beyond the mini mum pad thickn...

Page 105: ...lead to reduced braking power and brake damage Replace brake pads in due time Do not allow them to drop be low the minimum thickness Have the brake pads re placed by a specialized workshop preferably an au thorized BMW motorcycle retailer Brake fluid Checking front brake flu id level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al low air to penetrate the brake system This significantly re duces b...

Page 106: ...re duces braking efficiency Brake early Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Checking rear brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al low air to penetrate the brake system This significantly re duces braking efficiency Brake early Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle ...

Page 107: ...ip can be impaired even before the tires wear to the minimum tire tread depth permitted by law Have the tires changed in good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indicating marks Tires have wear indica tors integrated into the main tread grooves If the ti...

Page 108: ...d infor mation from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcy cle on its center stand Remove screws 1 on left and right Take out mudguard toward front while pulling apart somewhat to side Once the calipers have been removed there is a risk of the brake pads be ing pressed together to t...

Page 109: ...clamping screw 5 Remove quick release axle 6 while supporting wheel BMW Motorrad offers an adapter piece for remov ing the quick release axle This adapter can be com bined with any commercial ly available 22 open end or ring wrench The adapter with BMW special tool number 363691 can be obtained from your authorized BMW motor cycle retailer Roll the front wheel forward to remove Remove spacing bush...

Page 110: ...tate in the correct direc tion Observe the direction of rota tion arrows on the tires or on the rim Mount spacing bushing on left side on wheel hub Roll the front wheel into the front wheel guide When rolling in wheel watch ABS sensor on left side Install quick release axle 6 with torque Quick release axle in axle mount 37 lb ft Install axle clamping screw 5 with torque Clamping screw for quick re...

Page 111: ...Install mounting screws 2 with torque Brake caliper on slider tube 22 lb ft Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim Install screws 1 on left and right Switch on the ignition Wait for self diagnosis to complete Operate brake until pres sure point can be felt Removing rear wheel Components of the ex haust system can be hot Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system 7 109 z Maintenance ...

Page 112: ...t Turn the end silencer out Engage first gear Remove screws 3 from rear wheel while supporting wheel Roll the rear wheel out to ward the rear Installing rear wheel Threaded fasteners not tightened to the speci fied torque can work loose or their threads can suffer dam age Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialized workshop prefer ably an authorized BMW mo torcycle retailer ...

Page 113: ...tion If the gap between the rear wheel and the end muffler is too small the rear wheel can overheat The gap between the rear wheel and the end muffler must be at least 0 79 in Install screw 2 for bracket of end muffler on rear footrest but do not tighten it Align clamp 1 on end muf fler with marking A and in stall with torque Torca clamp on muffler and manifold Thread locking compound Optimoly TA ...

Page 114: ...igned for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel alone can fall over Place the motorcycle on the center stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Fitting front wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcy cle on its center or auxiliary stand Loos...

Page 115: ...neral instructions A bulb failure is signaled to you in the multifunction dis play by a warning indicator If the brake or rear light fails the general warning light al so lights up in yellow If the rear light fails the brake light is used as a substitute in that the luminosity of the second glow filament is reduced to rear light level Failure of the rear light is nevertheless indi cated in the dis...

Page 116: ...ting and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence Replacing high beam bulb If it is not standing firm ly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcy cle is steady on its stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Switch off the ignition To achieve better acces sibility turn the handle bars to ...

Page 117: ...cing left low beam bulb If it is not standing firm ly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcy cle is steady on its stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Switch off the ignition To achieve better acces sibility turn the handle bars to the left Turn cover 1 counterclock wise and remove it Disconnect plug 2 ...

Page 118: ...or rected seated by looking in through the headlight lens Replacing right low beam bulb If it is not standing firm ly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcy cle is steady on its stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle Switch off the ignition To achieve better acces sibility turn the handle bars to the left...

Page 119: ...looking in through the headlight lens Left and right side light bulb The procedure for replacing the left side light bulb is de scribed below The proce dure for replacing the right side light bulb is analogous Replacing side light bulb If it is not standing firm ly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcy cle is steady on its stand Make...

Page 120: ...anchorage Remove screw 1 while holding fairing side panel in place Take off fairing side panel 2 Side light bulb is accessible through opening Remove bulb holder 3 from headlight housing by turn ing counterclockwise To do this swivel lever 4 on holder downward right side 7 118 z Maintenance ...

Page 121: ...ring pan el 2 make sure that lug of panel is correctly seated in corresponding recess If rubber mounts or re taining pins of the mir rors are greased the mirrors can easily become detached from their anchoring Do not grease rubber mount ing and retaining pin When installing mirror hous ing make sure that three plugs all engage complete ly in their corresponding mounts 7 119 z Maintenance ...

Page 122: ...ht Pull bulb housing toward rear until it is clear of hold ers 2 Turn bulb holder 3 counter clockwise to remove it from bulb housing Press the bulb into its sock et and turn it counterclock wise to remove Install new bulb in reverse order Replacing front turn indi cator bulb If it is not standing firm ly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the...

Page 123: ...and retaining pin When installing mirror hous ing make sure that three plugs all engage complete ly in their corresponding mounts Jump starting Jump starting The wires leading to the onboard socket do not have a load capacity rating adequate for jump starting the engine Excessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the motor cycle electronics Do not use the onboard sock et to jump...

Page 124: ...ne end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other end to the pos itive terminal of the donor battery Then connect one end of black jumper lead to nega tive terminal of donor bat tery and other end to neg ative terminal of discharged battery Start engine of motorcycle with discharged battery in usual way if engine refuses to start wait a few minutes before...

Page 125: ...attery charged during long periods when the motorcy cle is not being used with out having to disconnect the battery from the motorcycle s onboard systems You can obtain additional information from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Charging connected bat tery Charging the connect ed battery directly at the battery terminals can damage the motorcycle electronics To charge the battery via the b...

Page 126: ...g disconnected battery Charge the battery using a suitable charger Comply with the operating instructions of the charger Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger terminal clips from the battery terminals In the case of longer pe riods when the motor cycle is not being used the battery must be recharged regularly See the instruc tions for caring for your bat tery Always fully rechar...

Page 127: ... 1 with torque An incorrect connection sequence increases the risk of short circuiting Always observe the proper sequence Never install the battery with out the protective cap Install positive cable 3 first and hand tighten screw Push protective cap onto battery positive terminal Then install negative cable 2 and hand tighten screw Switch on the ignition Without starting engine hold throttle twist...

Page 128: ...7 126 z Maintenance ...

Page 129: ...Care Care products 128 Washing your motorcycle 128 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 129 Paint care 130 Protective wax coating 130 Storing motorcycle 130 Returning motorcycle to use 131 8 127 z Care ...

Page 130: ...stubborn dirt on painted parts prior to washing the 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 motor cycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold wa ter immediately after every trip After the motorcycle has been ...

Page 131: ...ts with a soft sponge and plenty of water Fuel and chemical sol vents attack the wind shield material the windshield becomes cloudy or dull Do not use cleaning agents Chrome Especially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome parts with a great deal of wa ter and BMW auto shampoo Use chrome polish for addi tional treatment Radiator Clean the radiator regular ly to prevent overheating of the...

Page 132: ...Tar Remover Then add a protective wax coating to the paint at these locations Protective wax coat ing For the protective wax coat ing of paint BMW Motorrad recommends using only BMW auto wax or agents that con tain carnauba or synthetic waxes The best way to see whether the paint has to be protected is that water no longer forms pearls Storing motorcycle Clean the motorcycle Remove the battery Spr...

Page 133: ...Returning motorcycle to use Remove protective wax coating Clean motorcycle Install a charged battery Before starting Observe checklist 8 131 z Care ...

Page 134: ...8 132 z Care ...

Page 135: ...4 Threaded fasteners 135 Engine 136 Riding specifications 138 Clutch 139 Transmission 139 Rear wheel drive 140 Running gear 140 Brakes 141 Wheels and tires 142 Electrical system 143 Frame 145 Dimensions 145 Weights 146 9 133 z Technical data ...

Page 136: ...ating posi tion Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand 70 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 70 Clutch disengaged with ignition switched off Switch on ignition first then disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling 82 Battery not adequately charged Charging connected battery 123 9 134 z Technical data ...

Page 137: ...k release axle M8 x 35 14 lb ft Quick release axle in axle mount M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 10 9 22 lb ft Rear wheel Rear wheel on wheel carrier 44 lb ft End muffler on footrest system M8 14 lb ft Torca clamp on muffler and mani fold M8 Optimoly TA 41 lb ft 9 135 z Technical data ...

Page 138: ...splacement 1170 cc Cylinder bore 4 in Piston stroke 2 9 in Compression ratio 12 0 1 Rated output 110 hp at engine speed 7500 min 1 with OE Power reduction 101 hp at engine speed 7500 min 1 Maximum torque 85 lb ft at 6000 min 1 permissible maximum engine speed 8000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 150 50 min 1 With increased energy re quirement partial increase of idle speed is possible 9 136 z Technical data...

Page 139: ...apacity 1 1 gal with filter change Lubricant Engine oil 20W 50 Engine oil top up quantity 0 5 quarts difference between MIN and MAX Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or bet ter Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or better BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km Ask your BMW motorcycle retail er for engine oils suitable for your ...

Page 140: ... tempera tures SAE 15 W 40 or SAE 20 W 40 32 F Operation at high temperatures SAE 5 W 50 or SAE 10 W 50 4 F Use high quality and synthetic oils Suitable for all temperature ranges Operation at low and high temperatures Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph Acceleration 0 62 mph 0 100 km h 3 6 s 9 138 z Technical data ...

Page 141: ...on damper claw shift ing via sliding sleeves Gear ratios Transmission primary gear ratio 1 824 31 17 teeth Gear ratio in 1st gear 2 277 41 18 teeth Gear ratio in 2nd gear 1 583 38 24 teeth Gear ratio in 3rd gear 1 259 34 27 teeth Gear ratio in 4th gear 1 033 31 30 teeth Gear ratio in 5th gear 0 903 28 31 teeth Gear ratio in 6th gear 0 805 29 36 teeth 9 139 z Technical data ...

Page 142: ...l of front suspension 4 7 in on wheel Rear suspension strut design Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber steplessly adjustable rebound stage damping and hydraulic steplessly adjustable spring preload with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber electric 3x adjustable rebound stage damping and electrohydraulic...

Page 143: ...e wear markings must be clearly visible on the brake pads must Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake pad organic Rear brake pad wear indicator Residual brake pad thickness at least 75 3 rings visible at least 50 2 rings visible 50 25 1 ring visible Replace brake pad No rings visible 9 141 z Technical data ...

Page 144: ...7 Tire pressures Tire pressure for front wheel single rider 31 9 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel single rider 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel passenger or luggage 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel passenger or luggage 42 1 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel passenger and luggage 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wh...

Page 145: ...e energizes a cir cuit the circuit is active as soon as the ig nition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery design Gel battery Battery nominal voltage 12 V Battery nominal capacity 19 Ah Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE Spark plug electrode gap New 0 03 0 01 in Spark plug electrode gap Wear limit 0 04 in 9 143 z Technical data ...

Page 146: ...ulb standard designation T8 4 bulb Side light bulb voltage 12 V Side light bulb wattage 5 W Tail light brake light bulb standard designation Bulb P25 1 tail light dimmed Tail light brake light bulb voltage 12 V Tail light brake light bulb standard designation 21 W Turn indicator bulb standard designation Bulb P21W with OE White turn indicators Bulb PY21W Turn indicator bulb voltage 12 V Turn indic...

Page 147: ... of vehicle identification number VIN Front frame upper center Dimensions Overall length 87 8 in Maximum height 56 3 in in DIN normal load position without mirrors windshield down Maximum width across cases 38 6 in Maximum width across mirrors 35 6 in Seat height without rider 32 3 33 1 in at unladen weight with OE Low driver s seat 30 7 31 5 in 9 145 z Technical data ...

Page 148: ...Weights Unladen weight 571 lbs DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permitted total weight 1091 lbs Max payload 520 lbs 9 146 z Technical data ...

Page 149: ...d service quality 148 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 149 BMW Motorrad service network 149 Maintenance work 149 Maintenance schedules 150 Confirmation of maintenance work 151 Confirmation of service 156 10 147 z Service ...

Page 150: ... Mo torrad therefore recommends that you consult your autho rized BMW motorcycle retailer on all questions concerning your motorcycle BMW Motorrad service quality BMW Motorrad stands not only for good handling and a high degree of reliability but also for an excellent quality of service To ensure that your BMW is always in optimum con dition BMW Motorrad rec ommends that you comply with the mainte...

Page 151: ...act brochures BMW Motorrad service network With its worldwide service network BMW Motorrad sup ports you and your motor cycle in over 100 countries around the globe In Germany alone you have the best pos sible access to approximately 200 authorized BMW motor cycle retailers All information on the inter national dealership network is contained in the Service Contact Europe brochure and Service Cont...

Page 152: ...0 km etc if this distance is covered within a year Maintenance sched ules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment installed and on the motorcycle s age and the distance it has covered Your authorized BMW motor cycle retailer will be happy to supply a copy of the current maintenance schedule for your motorcycle on request Every authorized BMW motorcycle retailer has a ...

Page 153: ...dance with work shop specifications Date stamp signature BMW Running in Check Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature 10 151 z Service ...

Page 154: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral AB...

Page 155: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral AB...

Page 156: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral AB...

Page 157: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out properly in accordance with work shop specifications at miles Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte gral AB...

Page 158: ... of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance warranty and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out at miles Date 10 156 z Service ...

Page 159: ...Work carried out at miles Date 10 157 z Service ...

Page 160: ...s check front 101 check rear 102 running in 73 Brakes 101 BMW Integral ABS 84 front fluid tank 11 rear fluid reservoir 15 safety instructions 83 technical data 141 C Case closing 92 mounting 94 opening 92 removing 93 Center stand placing on center stand 79 push off center stand 81 Checklist 70 Clock adjusting 18 setting 42 Clutch adjusting clutch lever 51 checking operation 105 fluid reservoir 13 ...

Page 161: ... Frame technical data 145 Front wheel stand 112 Fuel fill location 13 quantity indicator 23 refueling 82 reserve quantity warning indicator 26 technical data 4 137 Fuses 143 G Gear indicator 23 H Handlebar fittings general view left 16 general view right 17 Hazard warning flashers 16 17 switching off 41 switching on 40 Headlight adjusting for RHD LHD traffic 54 adjusting headlight range 54 high be...

Page 162: ...ulb 120 technical data 144 Lights adjusting headlight range 11 54 switching off side lights 53 switching on high beam headlight 53 switching on low beam headlight 53 switching on side lights 52 53 M Maintenance general instructions 98 Mirrors adjusting 60 Motorcycle general view of left side 11 general view of right side 13 returning to use 131 storing 130 switching off 75 Multifunction display 18...

Page 163: ...e from side stand 77 Spark plugs technical data 143 Speedometer 18 Starter 17 Starting 70 Steering lock locking 39 Storage compartment 56 Storing 130 T Technical data brakes 141 bulbs 144 clutch 139 dimensions 145 electrical system 143 engine 136 engine oil 137 frame 145 fuel 4 137 rear wheel drive 140 running gear 140 spark plugs 143 standards 7 tire pressures 4 142 transmission 139 weights 146 w...

Page 164: ...ndicator lights 23 left 16 55 right 17 55 switching off 17 56 Type plate 15 W Warning indicators display 23 Warning lights 18 overview 23 warning light general 23 Weights technical data 146 Wheels installing front wheel 107 installing rear wheel 110 removing front wheel 106 removing rear wheel 109 technical data 142 Windshield adjusting 13 16 61 11 162 z Index ...

Page 165: ...will be entertained as a result of such discrepan cies Dimensions weights fuel consumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions except ed 2005 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ ten permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ...

Page 166: ...der 31 9 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel single rider 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel passenger or luggage 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel passenger or luggage 42 1 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel passenger and luggage 36 3 psi with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel passenger and luggage 42 1 psi with tire cold BMW re...

Page 167: ...ll 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 Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle s...

Page 168: ...els continue to turn and the driving stability is maintained regardless of the road surface condition What happens on uneven road surfaces Wavy ground or uneven road surfaces can briefly result in a loss of contact between the tire and the road surface and the transferrable braking force decreases to zero If the brakes are applied in this situation the ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure ...

Page 169: ...s braking actions of this kind in this artificially produced situation during which the brake lever is pulled with maximum force and extremely quickly in com bination with a decreasing electrical system voltage push the ABS to technical limits at which the control function is no longer fulfilled Field observations by BMW Motorrad show that no com parable situations occur in road traffic or during ...

Page 170: ... front wheel the ABS must intervene and reduce the brake pressure which increases the braking distance What happens when the ABS control function fails A fault in the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is indicated by a corresponding warning in the instrument cluster If only the ABS control function fails the integral system and the brake booster continue to operate If these systems also fail the residual ...

Page 171: ...lways only as good as its maintenance status To ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in optimum condition with regard to maintenance the specified inspection intervals must always be complied with How is the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS designed The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures the driving stability of the motorcycle on any surface within the physical limits of driving The system is not ...

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