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Page 1: ...K26_Titel fm Seite 9 Mittwoch 19 Juli 2006 1 32 13 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual R 1200 RT 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: ...ontains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to h...

Page 4: ...oOE 24 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE 24 Status indicators with seat heatingOE 25 Telltale light with cruise con trolOE 25 Standard warnings 25 Warnings issued by the on board...

Page 5: ...ral instructions 100 Power socket 100 Luggage 101 Case 102 TopcaseOA 104 8 Maintenance 107 General instructions 108 Toolkit 108 Engine oil 109 Brake system general 111 Brake pads 112 Brake fluid 114 C...

Page 6: ...ations 156 11 Service 157 BMW Motorrad service 158 BMW Motorrad service quality 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot break down assistance 158 BMW Motorrad service net work 159 Maintenance work 1...

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: ...uctions 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 a page with mor...

Page 9: ...this 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 comp...

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

Page 11: ...eneral views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 15 Handlebar fitting left 16 Handlebar fitting right 17 Instrument cluster 18 Headlight 19 2 9 z General views Pro...

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Page 13: ...ter 74 2 Brake fluid reservoir front 114 3 Radio operating panel OE see instructions for use for radio 4 Power socket 100 5 On board socket OE 6 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear suspension 69...

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Page 15: ...lock 74 2 Rear seat heating underneath the rear seatOE 61 3 Tank rucksack adapter 4 Fuel filler neck 88 5 Clutch fluid reservoir 6 Windscreen 63 7 Stowage compartment or radio compartment 66 2 13 z G...

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Page 17: ...ight adjust ment 63 2 Battery 134 3 Brake fluid reservoir rear 115 4 Adjuster for spring preload rear 68 5 Toolkit 108 6 Type plate 7 Helmet holder 77 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Notes on payload 2 15...

Page 18: ...2 Operating ESAOE 70 3 Radio operating unit OE 4 Operating ASCOE 62 5 Windscreen adjustment 63 6 Horn 7 Flashing turn indicators left 57 Hazard warn ing flashers 58 8 High beam headlight and headligh...

Page 19: ...switch kill switch 59 3 Starter button 82 4 Grip heatingOE 60 5 Flashing turn indicators right 57 Hazard warn ing flashers 58 6 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 58 Pushbut ton cancel hazard warn...

Page 20: ...Rev counter 5 Telltale light anti theft alarm OE 6 Set the clock 49 Adjust the dimmer 52 7 Select the odometer 49 Reset the tripmeter 50 8 Sensor for instrument light ing The instrument cluster light...

Page 21: ...Headlight 1 High beam headlight 2 Low beam headlight 3 Side lights 2 19 z General views ProCarManuals com...

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Page 23: ...oOE 24 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE 24 Status indicators with seat heat ingOE 25 Telltale light with cruise con trolOE 25 Standard warnings 25 Warnings issued by the on board...

Page 24: ...indicates the remaining quantity of fuel When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level before the reading is updated Gear indicator The gear engaged or N for neutr...

Page 25: ...or the odometer reading at which service was due is accom panied by the General warning light showing yellow The word Service remains permanently visible If the service due indicat or appears more th...

Page 26: ...with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Motorcycles without on board computer 1 Tyre pressures as additional readings of the tripmeterOE 55 Motorcycles with on board computer 1 Tyre pressures as an ad d...

Page 27: ...ndicated by Gen eral warning light 1 showing in combination with one of the warning symbols 2 The Gener al warning light shows red or yel low depending on the urgency of the warning If two or more war...

Page 28: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 26 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 29: ...emergency operation mode 28 Flashes red Appears on the dis play Insufficient engine oil pressure 28 Lights up red Appears on the dis play Insufficient battery charge current 29 Lights up yellow Appear...

Page 30: ...e than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel 4 l Refuelling 88 Engine in emergency operation mode General warning light shows yellow Engine symbol appears on the display The engine is running in e...

Page 31: ...ears on the display A discharged battery can cause the engine to die suddenly and this could result in a dangerous situation in traffic Have faults rectified as soon as possible If the battery is not...

Page 32: ...fective Replacing high beam headlight bulb 125 Replacing left low beam head light bulb 125 Replacing right low beam headlight bulb 126 Replacing parking light bulb 128 Replacing front turn indicator b...

Page 33: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 31 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 34: ...ings overview Meaning Oil appears on the display Engine oil level too low 33 Appears on the dis play Ambient temperat ure reading flashes Ice warning 33 Flashes 3 32 z Status indicators ProCarManuals...

Page 35: ...bient temperature read ing flashes Ice crystal symbol flashes The air temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming...

Page 36: ...Warnings overview Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 35 Lights up ABS fault 35 3 34 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 37: ...t available You can continue to ride the motorcycle but make due pro vision for the fact that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed in formation on situations that can lead...

Page 38: ...Warnings overview Meaning Quick flashes ASC intervention 37 Slow flashes Self diagnosis not completed 37 Lights up ASC deactivated 37 Lights up ASC fault 37 3 36 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 39: ...pleted ASC deactivated ASC warning light shows The rider has switched off the ASC system with OE Automatic Stability Control ASC Activate the ASC function 62 ASC fault ASC warning light shows The ASC...

Page 40: ...4 flashes with OE On board computer The tyre pressures are displayed as an additional set of readings by the on board computer below the letters BC The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad R...

Page 41: ...Tyre pressure outside permitted toler ance 40 The critical tyre pressure flashes or appears on the dis play Signal transmission disrupted 40 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Sensor defective o...

Page 42: ...neral warning light flashes red Tyre symbol appears on the display The critical tyre pressure flashes Measured tyre pressure is out side permitted tolerance Check the tyre for damage and to ascertain...

Page 43: ...n and observe the RDC readings As sume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the General warning light comes on to accompany the symp toms Under these circum stances Have the fault rectified...

Page 44: ...opera tional Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm warningsOE Mode of presentation Anti theft alarm warnings appear in panel 2 in comb...

Page 45: ...Warnings overview Meaning Appears on the dis play Anti theft alarm battery weak 44 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Anti theft alarm battery flat 44 3 43 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 46: ...dvice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows yellow Battery symbol appears on the display This error message a...

Page 47: ...Lights 56 Turn indicators 57 Hazard warning flashers 58 Emergency off switch kill switch 59 Grip heatingOE 60 Seat heatingOE 60 Automatic Stability Control ASCOE 62 Seat height 63 Windscreen 63 Cruis...

Page 48: ...Front and rear seats 74 Securing helmet to motorcycle 77 4 46 z Operation ProCarManuals com...

Page 49: ...otorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Side light and all function cir cuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 83 ABS self diagnosis is performed 8...

Page 50: ...your disposal without any need for you to set paramet ers or activate additional systems The engine of a motorcycle fit ted with this electronic immobil iser can be started only with the keys that bel...

Page 51: ...tivated for use Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition Press and...

Page 52: ...total distance appears in the DIST line of the display with OE On board computer Press button 1 The display starts with the cur rent value and each time the but ton is pressed it moves one step throu...

Page 53: ...the increase in fuel level is not registered unless several litres are added to the fuel already in the tank When refuelling after running on reserve make sure that you top up the tank to a level abo...

Page 54: ...of the dis play increases one level each time you press the button Each time you press the button after maximum brightness is reached brightness is reduced by one level On board computerOE Selecting r...

Page 55: ...ge consumption figure is used to calculate range this fig ure is not necessarily the same as the value you can call up for viewing on the display When the motorcycle is propped on its side stand the s...

Page 56: ...ion Select average speed Press and hold down button 1 Average speed is reset to zero Average consumption Average consumption 1 is cal culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by t...

Page 57: ...the on board com puter this symbol remains visible until the sensor again registers a correct oil level Oil level cannot be meas ured conditions as stated above not satisfied The most recently measur...

Page 58: ...puter panel of the display Lights Side light The side lights switch on auto matically when the ignition is switched on The side lights place a strain on the battery Do not switch the ignition on for l...

Page 59: ...nition on and then off again Parking lights switched off Turn indicators Switching on left flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition The turn indicators are can celled automatically after you ha...

Page 60: ...ion The hazard warning flash ers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary If you press a turn indicat or button with the ignition switc...

Page 61: ...ng flashers switched off Emergency off switch kill switch 1 Emergency off switch kill switch Operating the kill switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall Do not operate...

Page 62: ...off to ensure the battery s start ing capability 2 Heating off 3 50 heat output one dot visible 4 100 heat output three dots visible Seat heatingOE Seat heating front seat 1 Switch for seat heating fr...

Page 63: ...be ac tivated only when the engine is running The increase in power con sumption caused by the seat heating can drain the bat tery if you are riding at low en gine speeds If the charge level is low se...

Page 64: ...on You have the option of de activating the ASC function while the motorcycle is on the move Press and hold down ASC but ton 1 ASC warning light starts to show When the ASC symbol ap pears release the...

Page 65: ...the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac celerates to a speed in excess of 10 km h after the ignition was switched off and then on again Seat height Adjusting seat height Remove the front se...

Page 66: ...e control can be used in the speed range from 50 km h to 180 km h Telltale light for cruise con trol shows The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Step by step ac...

Page 67: ...pprox 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 Push button...

Page 68: ...decelerate only to the cruising speed saved in memory even though you might have intended slowing to a lower speed Telltale light for cruise con trol shows The motorcycle resumes the previous cruisin...

Page 69: ...e riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor cycle is at a standstill Turn adjuster A to position 1 The adjuster is easier to turn if you pu...

Page 70: ...suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded Adjusti...

Page 71: ...on which the motorcycle is ridden An increase in spring preload re quires firmer damping a reduc tion in spring preload requires softer damping Adjusting damping for rear wheel Make sure the ground i...

Page 72: ...w and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direction indicated by the S arrow Full load of fuel with rider 85 kg Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESAOE Settings Electronic Suspension Adjust m...

Page 73: ...o up riding and allowing ad justment to complete before your passenger mounts the motor cycle Similarly BMW Motorrad recommends relieving the weight on the motorcycle when you are going to adjust over...

Page 74: ...rt the engine You cannot adjust spring preload while the motor cycle is on the move Press button 1 The current setting is displayed Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes The display f...

Page 75: ...country where the opposite rule of the road applies its asymmet ric low beam headlight will tend to dazzle oncoming traffic Have the headlight set accord ingly by a specialist workshop preferably an a...

Page 76: ...lever adjusts headlight beam throw so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic A Position for heavy load B Normal position Front and rear seats Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and p...

Page 77: ...o re lease it from its holders Removing front seat Remove the rear seat 74 Lift the rear of the front seat with OE Seat heating Disconnect plug 2 Lift the seat up to remove Installing front seat with...

Page 78: ...e front seat forward in to seat supporting rod 1 Make sure that the seat is correctly located If you install the seat in the low position check that the seat s rubber buffers 3 engage the bottom mount...

Page 79: ...s Firmly press down on the rear seat at the rear The rear seat engages with an audible click Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat 74 Use the wire rope available as an optional accessory...

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Page 81: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 80 Checklist 81 Starting 82 Running in 84 Brakes 85 Parking your motorcycle 87 Refuelling 88 5 79 z Riding ProCarManuals com...

Page 82: ...ed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs will ad versely affect your perception and your ability...

Page 83: ...rmit flammable materi als to come into 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 overh...

Page 84: ...arbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand Gearbox You can start the engine when the gearbox is in neutral or if you pull the clutch with a gear en gaged Do not pull the...

Page 85: ...the engine before it com pletes Phase 1 General warning light shows red CHECK appears on the dis play Phase 2 General warning light shows yellow CHECK appears on the dis play If the motorcycle is equ...

Page 86: ...y when you switch on the ignition The en gine must be running and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 5 km h in order for ASC self diagnosis to complete Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis compat...

Page 87: ...s New tyres have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in This running in pro cedure is essential if the tyres are to...

Page 88: ...e discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect immediately Apply the brakes in good time until the brakes have dried out Salt on brakes The brakes may fail to take effect immediate...

Page 89: ...to turn the handle bars to the left or right However the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with the handle bars turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the right On level gro...

Page 90: ...le is standing firmly Lock the steering lock Removing motorcycle from centre stand Unlock the steering lock Place your left hand on the left handlebar grip With your right hand grip the rear grab hand...

Page 91: ...h the ignition key by turning it counter clockwise Refuel with fuel of the grade stated below do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ RON Premium plu...

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Page 93: ...details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 92 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASCOE 94 Tyre pressure monitoring RDCOE 96 6 91 z Engineering details ProCarM...

Page 94: ...er increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the maxim um transferrable limit the wheels start to lock and the motorcycle loses its directional stability a fall is imminent...

Page 95: ...wheel can lift off the ground and the outcome can be a high siding situation in which the mo torcycle can flip over Severe braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground When you brake bear i...

Page 96: ...essential 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...

Page 97: ...to accelerate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel increases Con sequently there can be a per ceptible lag in acceleration out of very tight bends The speeds of the front and rear wheels...

Page 98: ...enable transmission of the meas ured values until the motorcycle has accelerated to about 30 km h The display shows for each tyre until the tyre pressure signal is received for the first time The sens...

Page 99: ...aramet erised for the motorcycle Tyre pressure within permitted tolerance Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance Tyre pressure outside permit ted tolerance A warning is also issued if tyr...

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Page 101: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 100 Power socket 100 Luggage 101 Case 102 TopcaseOA 104 7 99 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 102: ...determine wheth er it can be used on or in con nection with BMW motorcycles without constituting a safety haz ard Country specific official au thorisation does not suffice as assurance Tests conducte...

Page 103: ...angle and handling characteristics cannot be trapped Incorrectly routed cables can impede the rider Route the cables as described above Luggage Correct loading Overloading and imbal anced loads can a...

Page 104: ...pcase with OA Topcase 5 kg Payload of topcase with OA Large topcase 10 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with top case fitted to the motorcycle with OA Topcase 180 km h Note the maximum permissi...

Page 105: ...Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case Push release lever 2 down The release lever engages Turn the key to the LOCK pos ition in the case lock The case is closed Removing cases Tur...

Page 106: ...handle 3 down until it engages The case is correctly engaged on its holders Turn the key to the LOCK pos ition in the case lock The case is closed Check that the case is secure TopcaseOA Opening topca...

Page 107: ...he case Push release lever 2 down The release lever engages Turn the key to the LOCK pos ition in the topcase lock The topcase is locked Removing topcase Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the to...

Page 108: ...securely seated in the corresponding keepers 5 Push handle 3 down until it engages The topcase is correctly en gaged on its carrier Turn the key to the LOCK pos ition in the topcase lock The topcase i...

Page 109: ...ructions 108 Toolkit 108 Engine oil 109 Brake system general 111 Brake pads 112 Brake fluid 114 Clutch 116 Tyres 116 Rims 116 Wheels 116 Front wheel stand 123 Bulbs 124 Jump starting 133 Battery 134 8...

Page 110: ...h is avail able from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Some of the work calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of motorcycles If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably...

Page 111: ...remov ing and installing rear wheel 2x cross head bits 1x plain screwdriver bit 3 3 8 adapter for socket head screws w f 22 Removing and installing front axle 4 Electric torch LED bulb 5 Socket 3x op...

Page 112: ...e the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand Wait five minutes after switch ing off the engine Check the oil level in sight glass 1 The insufficient oil pres sure warnin...

Page 113: ...stem is a basic requirement for the road safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de pendability of the brake system Under these circumstances have the bra...

Page 114: ...ast the minimum permissible brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the left and right brake pads to ascertain their thicknes...

Page 115: ...its stand Visually inspect the brake pads of the rear brake caliper from the left to ascertain their thick ness Brake pad wear limit rear 1 mm Friction pad only without backing plate Make sure that th...

Page 116: ...ls Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Turn the handlebars once from full left lock to full right lock and then centre the handle bars Check the brake...

Page 117: ...and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Check the brake fluid level in reservoir 1 The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level rear DOT4 bra...

Page 118: ...yre tread has worn down to the level of the marks The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow If the tyre tread no longer com plies with t...

Page 119: ...er or specialist workshop 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 Remove scr...

Page 120: ...g the wheel BMW Motorrad can supply an adapter for removing the quick release axle This adapter can be combined with any com mercially available w f 22 open end or ring spanner The BMW special tool nu...

Page 121: ...te the direction of rotation ar rows on the tyre or the wheel rim Slip the spacing bushing into the left hand side of the wheel hub Roll the front wheel into posi tion in the front suspension Do not d...

Page 122: ...Brake caliper to slider tube 30 Nm Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim Install screws 1 on left and right Switch on the ignition Wait for self diagnosis to com plete Operate the brake until t...

Page 123: ...gear Remove studs 3 from the rear wheel while supporting the wheel Roll the rear wheel out toward the rear Installing rear wheel Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose...

Page 124: ...he silencer to its initial position If the gap between the rear wheel and the silencer is too small the rear wheel can overheat The gap between the rear wheel and the silencer must be at least 20 mm I...

Page 125: ...stands A motor cycle resting only on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW...

Page 126: ...ppears in the multi function display if a bulb is de fective If the brake or rear light fails the symbol is accompan ied by the General warning light which lights up yellow If the rear light fails the...

Page 127: ...in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch...

Page 128: ...ough the headlight lens Replacing right low beam headlight bulb If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motor...

Page 129: ...ulb Disconnect plug 1 Disengage spring clip 2 at left and right and secure it preferably by hooking it into the headlight housing Remove bulb 3 Installing high beam low beam headlight bulb Replace the...

Page 130: ...the right side light bulb is analogous Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the m...

Page 131: ...h the aperture Turn bulb socket 3 counter clockwise to remove it from the headlight housing to do so pivot lever 4 at the socket down right side of motorcycle pivot the lever up Pull bulb 5 out of the...

Page 132: ...ess Install screw 1 The mirrors can easily work loose from their anchoring if the rubber holders or snap fit studs are greased Do not grease the rubber holder or snap fit stud Install the mirror in th...

Page 133: ...and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screws 1 on left and right Pull the bulb housing to the rear until it is clear of holders 2 Turn bulb holder 3 counter clockwise t...

Page 134: ...et 3 Install the bulb socket in the bulb housing Seat the bulb housing in hold ers 2 Install screws 1 on left and right Replacing front turn indicator bulb Switch off the ignition Apply firm forward p...

Page 135: ...r snap fit studs are greased Do not grease the rubber holder or snap fit stud Install the mirror in the mirror housing making sure that the three plugs all engage in their corresponding mounts Jump st...

Page 136: ...e positive terminal of the donor battery Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal of the donor battery and the other end to the neg ative terminal of the discharged battery...

Page 137: ...attery when connected Charging the connected battery directly at the bat tery terminals can damage the vehicle electronics Always disconnect the battery from the on board circuits be fore recharging i...

Page 138: ...ng a suitable charger Comply with the operating in structions of the charger Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger s terminal clips from the battery terminals The battery has to be...

Page 139: ...minal of the battery Then connect negative lead 2 and tighten the fastener until hand tight Switch on the ignition If the battery was discon nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time i...

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Page 141: ...Care products 140 Washing motorcycle 140 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 140 Paint care 141 Protective wax coating 142 Laying up motorcycle 142 Restoring motorcycle to use 142 9 139 z Care ProCarM...

Page 142: ...the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After the motorcyc...

Page 143: ...with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily Take care not to bend the fins when cleaning the radiator Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber care products Using silicone...

Page 144: ...tch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suit able lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in suc...

Page 145: ...fasteners 145 Engine 146 Fuel 147 Engine oil 147 Clutch 148 Transmission 149 Rear wheel drive 149 Running gear 150 Brakes 151 Wheels and tyres 151 Electrics 153 Frame 155 Dimensions 155 Weights 156 Ri...

Page 146: ...and extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand 82 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 82 Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition then pu...

Page 147: ...amp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick release axle in axle holder M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 1 25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Silencer to...

Page 148: ...t 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Nominal output 81 kW Over 7500 min 1 with OE Power reduction 74 kW Over 7500 min 1 Torque 115 Nm Over 6000 min 1 Maximum en...

Page 149: ...Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX Oil consumption 1 l 1000 km Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better Engine oils of ACEA classification A2...

Page 150: ...at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W 40 0 C SAE 20 W 40 0 C SAE 5 W 50 20 C High grade and synthetic oils operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W 50 20 C High grade and synthetic oils operation in...

Page 151: ...rimary transmission ratio 2 277 41 18 teeth 1st gear 1 583 38 24 teeth 2nd gear 1 259 34 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 033 31 30 teeth 4th gear 0 903 28 31 teeth 5th gear 0 805 29 36 teeth 6th gear Rear wheel d...

Page 152: ...Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA Central spring stru...

Page 153: ...al rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Tyre combinations recommended at time of going to press As at 09 05 2007 Front Bridgestone BT 020 F CC Radial 120 70 ZR17 M C 58W Rear Bridgestone BT 020 R AA...

Page 154: ...ler Roadtec Z6 K 180 55 ZR17 M C 73W Front Michelin Pilot Road B F TL 120 70 ZR17 M C 58W Rear Michelin Pilot Road K TL 180 55 ZR17 M C 73W You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from you...

Page 155: ...two up and or with luggage tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on board socket max 10 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If an electronic...

Page 156: ...lug 0 8 0 1 mm When new max 1 mm Wear limit Lighting Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for tail light brake li...

Page 157: ...N location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm To top of windscreen when lowered at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 980 mm Width of motor...

Page 158: ...t 259 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 236 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 156 z Technical da...

Page 159: ...Motorrad service quality 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 158 BMW Motorrad service network 159 Maintenance work 159 Confirmation of maintenance work 160 Confirmation of s...

Page 160: ...y BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of service To ensure that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you have the maintenance work re quired for your motorc...

Page 161: ...cts the BMW pre delivery check before hand ing over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check has to be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 500 km and 1 200 km...

Page 162: ...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 11 160...

Page 163: ...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 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...The table is intended as a record of maintenance warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 165 z S...

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Page 169: ...fluid Test 114 Brake pads Running in 85 Test 112 Brakes 111 Adjust the handbrake lever 67 Fluid reservoir rear 15 Front fluid reservoir 11 Technical data 151 Bulbs General instructions 124 Replacing...

Page 170: ...data 147 Temperature gauge 22 Test 109 Topping up 109 111 Warning engine oil level 33 Warning engine oil pressure 28 Equipment 7 ESA 16 70 Adjust spring preload 72 Adjust suspension damping 71 Call u...

Page 171: ...Headlight flasher 56 High beam headlight 56 Low beam headlight 56 Parking light 57 Side light 56 Luggage Correct loading 101 M Maintenance General instructions 108 Mirrors Adjusting 68 Motorcycle Layi...

Page 172: ...arting 82 Spark plugs Technical data 154 Speedometer 18 Spring preload 68 Adjusting for rear wheel 68 Spring preload rear Adjusting 15 Starter 17 Starting 82 Steering lock Locking 48 Stowage compartme...

Page 173: ...ead depth 116 Recommended tyres 116 Running in 85 Table of air pressures 15 Technical data 151 V Vehicle General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Parking 87 W Warning lights 18 Warnings 25...

Page 174: ...ntertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is...

Page 175: ...ed restric tions Usable fuel capacity 27 l Reserve fuel 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with lug gage tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 5 bar one up...

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