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tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.

Roll front wheel into front
suspension.

Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle

Remove front wheel stand and
firmly compress front forks. Do
not actuate handbrake lever at
the same time.
Mounting front wheel stand
(

120).

Install screw

with specified

torque. Brace quick-release
axle on the right side at the
same time.

Quick-release axle in
telescopic fork

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Tighten left axle clamping
screw

with appropriate

torque.

Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in

telescopic fork

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Tighten the right-hand axle
clamping screw

with the

specified torque.

Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in

telescopic fork

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand.

Slide the brake calipers on the
left-hand and right-had side
onto the brake rotors.

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Summary of Contents for R 1200GS Adventure 2014

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GSAdventure BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...

Page 2: ...le Dealer Data Motorcycle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number Initial registration License plate Dealer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Dealer s address phone number compa...

Page 3: ...tains im portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW s advanced technical fea tures In addition it contains informa tion on maintenance and care to...

Page 4: ...lay 38 Tire inflation pressure 39 Upshift recommendation 39 4 Operation 41 Ignition 42 Ignition with Key less Ride 44 Multifunction display 48 Anti theft alarm system DWA 54 Emergency on off switch ki...

Page 5: ...es 132 8 Accessories 135 General instructions 136 Onboard power sockets 136 Navigation system 137 Case 142 Topcase 143 9 Care 147 Care products 148 Washing your motorcy cle 148 Cleaning sensitive moto...

Page 6: ...Maintenance proce dures 169 Confirmation of mainte nance work 171 Confirmation of service 176 12 Appendix 179 Certificate 180 13 Index 183...

Page 7: ...General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Notice concerning current status 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 8: ...nual it is an important part of the motorcycle Abbreviations and symbols Indicates warnings that are imperative to observe for your own safety and the safety of others and to protect your product agai...

Page 9: ...the descriptions in a separate manual Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual relate to the German DIN standards and comply with their tolerance specifications Version...

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

Page 11: ...Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 14 Multifunction switch left 15 Multifunction switch right 16 Instrument cluster 17 2 9 z Overviews...

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

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Fuel filler opening 89 2 Seat lock 76 3 Adjuster for rear damp ing at the bottom on the spring strut 68 2 11 z Overviews...

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

Page 15: ...nd shield 75 5 Onboard power socket 136 6 Vehicle Identification Num ber at fork bearing Data plate at fork bearing 7 Coolant level indicator 112 Coolant tank 113 8 Oil fill location 108 9 Engine oil...

Page 16: ...Underneath seat 1 Standard tool kit 106 2 Rider s Manual US Model 3 Tire inflation pressure table 4 Load capacity table 5 Adjuster for the rider s seat height 77 6 Fuses 132 2 14 z Overviews...

Page 17: ...OE Cruise control 65 3 Hazard warning flashers 59 4 ABS 59 ASC 60 5 with dynamic ESAOE ESA 69 6 with additional LED headlightOA Additional LED headlight 58 7 Turn indicator 58 8 Horn 9 Multifunction d...

Page 18: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 74 2 Riding mode 61 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 56 4 Starting the engine 82 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...light sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm indicator light with Keyless RideOE Indicator light for radio operated key 4 Warning and indicato...

Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews...

Page 21: ...s 20 Multifunction display 21 Warning symbols in the display panel 22 Warning lamps 23 Outside temperature 37 Fuel reserve 37 Oil level indicator 38 Service display 38 Tire inflation pressure 39 Upshi...

Page 22: ...indicator left 5 ABS 59 6 Turn indicator right 7 General warning lamp in conjunction with warn ing symbols on display 23 8 DWA 9 High beam headlight 57 10 with additional LED headlightOA Auxiliary he...

Page 23: ...in neutral idling 4 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated grip settings 74 5 Odometer 48 6 Service display mainte nance interval 169 7 Warning symbols 23 8 Onboard computer 9 with dynamic ESAOE ESA set...

Page 24: ...isplay panel 1 with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE Tire inflation pressure 31 2 EWS 28 3 Coolant temperature 29 4 Engine oil level 36 5 Electronic engine manage ment 29 6 Battery charging 129 7 War...

Page 25: ...al warning light 1 and are accompanied by a warning symbol in area 2 or by a warning notice in area 3 The universal warning light lights up in either yellow or red depending on the urgency of the warn...

Page 26: ...tive 28 lights up yellow appears on the display Radio operated key outside reception range 28 lights up yellow Replace battery of radio operated key 29 lights up red appears on the display Coolant tem...

Page 27: ...hes Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap proved range 31 flashes red indicated with one or two arrows and critical tire infla tion pressure also flashes Tire inflation pressure is outside ap prov...

Page 28: ...self diagnosis not completed 33 lights up ABS error 34 lights up ABS deactivated 34 flashes rapidly ASC intervention 34 flashes slowly ASC self diagnosis not completed 34 lights up ASC deactivated 34...

Page 29: ...ights up Fuel down to reserve 35 flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine management system 35 appears on the display Engine oil level too low 36 OILLVL CHECK is indicated lights up red appea...

Page 30: ...nica tion between the key and engine electronics is disrupted Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring Using emergency key Have the defective key re placed preferably by an autho rized...

Page 31: ...the measures listed below Possible cause Coolant level is too low Check coolant level 112 If coolant level is too low Have the coolant level refilled and the coolant system checked at a specialist ser...

Page 32: ...Failure of a bulb on the motorcycle is a safety risk because it potentially makes the motorcycle less noticeable to other road users Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible it is best always to c...

Page 33: ...l tire inflation pressure also flashes The up arrow indicates an in flation pressure problem on the front wheel The down arrow indicates an inflation pressure problem on the rear wheel Possible cause...

Page 34: ...zed BMW Motorrad retailer If you are unsure about the tire s suitability for continued riding Do not continue riding Contact roadside service Sensor defective or system error with Tire Pressure Contro...

Page 35: ...ation pressure sensor weak with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE The general warning lamp lights up yellow RDC is indicated This fault message is only shown for a short time im mediately following the...

Page 36: ...ng the torque The warn ing light flashes longer than the ASC intervention lasts This fea ture continues to furnish the rider with visual feedback confirm ing that the system has initiated active close...

Page 37: ...n very firm and riding is rather uncomfortable in particular on rough roads Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an au thorized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer...

Page 38: ...level 107 If oil level is too low Topping up engine oil 108 If the oil level is correct Contact an authorized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery charging voltage insuffi...

Page 39: ...e ice crystal symbol 2 is displayed The outside temperature warning does not mean that there is no risk of icy conditions at measured temperatures above 37 F 3 C At a low outside temperature icy condi...

Page 40: ...ted Motorcycle standing vertically on a level surface The readings mean OK Oil level correct CHECK Check oil level during next refueling stop No measurement possible above mentioned conditions not met...

Page 41: ...on the ignition is indicated The tire pres sures are not signaled until the road speed exceeds 30 kph for the first time The tire pressures indicated relate to a tire air tem perature of 68 F 20 C If...

Page 42: ...Upshift recommendation 1 sig nals the economically best point in time for upshifting 3 40 z Displays...

Page 43: ...or 58 Hazard warning flashers 59 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 59 ASC Automatic Stability Control 60 Riding mode 61 Cruise control 65 Spring preload 67 Damping 68 Dynamic ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustm...

Page 44: ...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 turned to the right On level ground...

Page 45: ...been recognized as authorized for your motorcycle A further key attached to the same ring as the igni tion key used to start the engine could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling sig na...

Page 46: ...Topcase the motorcycle cannot be started and the central locking system cannot be locked unlocked If the range is exceeded the igni tion is switched off after approx 1 5 minutes and the central lock i...

Page 47: ...ditional LED headlightOA LED additional headlights are switched on Pre Ride Check is carried out 83 ABS self diagnosis is performed 83 ASC self diagnosis in progress 84 Version 2 Steering lock is lock...

Page 48: ...If you lose a radio operated key you can have it disabled by your authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer When having a key dis abled you should also bring all of the motorcycle s remaining keys with you Th...

Page 49: ...he battery of the radio oper ated key no longer has its full charging capacity Replace battery The battery symbol is dis played Press button 1 Key bit folds open Press battery cover 2 upward Remove ba...

Page 50: ...computer Pro Automatic odometer TRIP A Current fuel consumption CONS C Current speed SPEED Press button 1 briefly to select the display in the bottom line of display 2 In the case of standard equip me...

Page 51: ...ta Switch on ignition 42 Repeat pressing button 1 briefly until the average value to be reset is shown in the bottom line of the display 2 Press and hold button 1 until displayed value has been reset...

Page 52: ...date ON re spectively do not apply them OFF CLOCK Setting the clock DATE Setting the date ECOSFT Show upshift rec ommendation in the display ON respectively do not show it OFF BRIGHT Adjust display br...

Page 53: ...n 2 until the minutes stop flashing The adjustment is completed In order to cancel the adjust ment at any time press and hold button 1 until the original value is displayed again The adjustment is can...

Page 54: ...can celed if you ride off before the adjustment is completed Customize display with onboard computer ProOE Switch on ignition 42 In the individualization menu it is possible to adjust which infor mat...

Page 55: ...nly if the respective optional equip ment is installed ODO Odometer TOP setting OFF is not possible TRIP 1 Tripmeter 1 TOP TRIP 2 Tripmeter 2 TOP TRIP A Automatic tripmeter TOP EXTEMP Outside tempera...

Page 56: ...set off by motion sensor an attempt to use an unau thorized key to switch on the ignition disconnecting the alarm system from the motorcycle battery alarm system battery takes over the power supply a...

Page 57: ...sounds once if programmed Anti theft alarm system is de activated Customize anti theft alarm system settings Switch on ignition 42 Repeat pressing button 1 briefly until in the top line of the display...

Page 58: ...p range generally remains constant due to the ad justment of the spring preload to the loading state Spring preload adjustment may only be insufficient when the mo torcycle is very heavily loaded In t...

Page 59: ...headlamp and parking lamps The parking lamps come on au tomatically when the ignition is switched on The parking lights are a strain on the battery Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than a...

Page 60: ...itch on the auxiliary headlights The indicator lamp for the auxiliary headlight lights up Press button 1 again to switch off the auxiliary headlights Turn indicator Operate turn indicator Switch on ig...

Page 61: ...itch on the igni tion as required then press the button 1 once again BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Switching off ABS function Switch on ignition 42 Press and hold button 1 until the ABS warning lamp s dis...

Page 62: ...lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 4 mph 5 km h an ABS error has occurred More detailed information on the BMW Motorrad Inte gral ABS braking system can...

Page 63: ...occurred More detailed information on the BMW Motorrad Au tomatic Stability Control ASC system can be found in the sec tion Technology in detail Riding mode Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has de...

Page 64: ...ation can result in unstable riding conditions when braking in ABS or accelerating in ASC This results in a danger of falling Switch off road mode Enduro and Enduro Pro during off road riding on only...

Page 65: ...tch disengaged After the new riding mode is activated the clock is displayed again The configured riding mode with the corresponding adapta tions of the engine character istics ABS ASC and dynamic ESA...

Page 66: ...ssure outside permissible tolerance warning is shown in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes OFF the RDC warning symbol is displayed and in addition the tire pressure outside permissi ble tolerance...

Page 67: ...ected riding mode re mains active even after the ig nition is switched off Install rider s seat 77 Cruise control with cruise controlOE Switching on cruise control The cruise control system is not ava...

Page 68: ...steplessly If the button 1 is no longer pressed the speed achieved is maintained and saved Decreasing speed Briefly press button 1 back ward Speed is decreased by 1 2 mph 2 km h each time but ton is...

Page 69: ...rol Push switch 1 to left The system is deactivated Button 2 is locked Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload to suit the load carried by the motorcycle Increase spring prelo...

Page 70: ...urns in HIGH direction One up with load Basic setting of spring preload rear Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible in LOW direction then rotate 30 turns in HIGH direction Two up and load Damping Sett...

Page 71: ...ad Using leveling sensors Dynamic ESA detects movements of the running gear and responds to them by adjusting the damper valves As a result the running gear is adjusted to the conditions of the ground...

Page 72: ...damping cannot be ad justed while the motorcycle is being ridden The following settings are avail able SOFT Comfortable damping NORMAL Normal damping HARD Sporty performance oriented damping with Pro...

Page 73: ...tment procedure has been completed Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to accidents Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adju...

Page 74: ...ance between handlebar grip and brake lever Position 4 largest distance between handlebar grip and brake lever Adjusting footbrake lever Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Slide tr...

Page 75: ...g characteristics of the motor cycle and reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire inflation pressure At high road speeds tire valves installed perpen dicular to the wheel rim have a tendency t...

Page 76: ...ngine is running The increase in power con sumption caused by the heated grips can drain the bat tery if you are riding at low en gine speeds If the battery is in adequately charged the heated grips a...

Page 77: ...rm Loosen the nut 2 Turn mirror arm into desired position Tighten the nut to the spec ified torque while holding the mirror arm to ensure that it does not move out of position Mirror locknut on adapte...

Page 78: ...Place pillion seat on clean sur face with the fabric side facing down Installing passenger seat Fit passenger seat centered in rear mounts 1 and in front mount 2 Slide pillion seat to the rear Check...

Page 79: ...Fit front seat 1 into seat mount 2 on left and right and place loosely on motorcycle Press rider s seat slightly for ward in rear area and then firmly downward until locking mechanism engages Adjust...

Page 80: ...o position 3 L marking In order to adjust the high seat position swivel rear height ad justment 1 into position 2 H marking If seat tilt should be changed Position the front and rear height adjustment...

Page 81: ...g Safety instructions 80 Checklist 82 Starting 82 Breaking in 85 Shifting gears 85 Brakes 86 Parking your motorcycle 87 Off road riding 88 Refueling 89 Fastening motorcycle for trans port 92 5 79 z Ri...

Page 82: ...t uations Remember to take the limited ground clearance of your motorcycle into account when driving over curbs and similar ob stacles The lowering of the motorcycle shortens the spring travel see the...

Page 83: ...top speed permissible for the tire must be observed Attach maximum permissible speed decal in field of view Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless but...

Page 84: ...of safety related functions Damage caused in this way is not covered by the warranty Do not make any modifications Checklist Use the following checklist to check important functions set tings and wea...

Page 85: ...tine on the warning and indicator lights this is the Pre Ride Check Starting the engine before the test routine is com pleted will cancel the remainder of the routine Phase 1 All warning and indicator...

Page 86: ...e self diagnosis routine checks whether the BMW Motorcycle ASC is ready for operation The self diagnosis routine runs auto matically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Check on system components...

Page 87: ...e on the brake levers New brake pads can extend stopping distance by a sig nificant margin Brake early Tires New tires have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at...

Page 88: ...ver is not in the zero position When changing up with the throttle closed overrunning mode or when decelerating To be able to make another gear shift using Pro Gear Shift Assistant the gear lever must...

Page 89: ...low ing situations When driving in the rain and through puddles After washing the vehicle When driving on roads spread with salt After working on the brakes due to oil or grease residues When driving...

Page 90: ...poorer handling of the motorcycle on paved roads and can result in accidents Ensure proper tire inflation pressure Brakes When the motorcycle is ridden on loose surfaces or muddy roads the brakes may...

Page 91: ...h Flex Fuel Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 meaning E10 may be used for refu eling Ethanol should satisfy the quality standards for US ASTM 4806 xx and Canada CGSB 3 511 xx xx com ply with...

Page 92: ...k 1 with ignition key by turning it clock wise and fold it up Do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck When refueling after run ning on reserve make sure that you top up the tank t...

Page 93: ...Immediately wipe off plastic parts after contact with fuel Place motorcycle on center stand ensuring that it is resting on a firm and level support sur face There are two ways to open the fuel filler...

Page 94: ...e if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel Usable fuel quantity Approx 7 9 gal Approx 30 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Press fuel filler cap of fuel tank down firmly Fuel tank ca...

Page 95: ...s to both sides of the handlebars Guide straps through leading link and then tension Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot pegs and then tighten them Tension all straps evenly the veh...

Page 96: ...5 94 z Riding...

Page 97: ...logy in detail Riding mode 96 Gearshift assistant 97 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 98 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 101 Tire Pressure Control TCP RDC 102 6 95 z Technology in d...

Page 98: ...In DYNAMIC mode dynamic ABS The rear wheel lift assistant is active in all modes In the RAIN ROAD and DY NAMIC modes ABS is aligned to road operation In the ENDURO mode ABS is aligned to off road oper...

Page 99: ...Pro Gear Shift Assistant Your motorcycle is equipped with a Pro Gear Shift Assistant orig inally developed for racing but now specially adapted for tour ing use It allows you upshift and downshift un...

Page 100: ...maximum rpm in the gear to be engaged Over revving is thus prevented Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Upshifts The Pro Gear Shift Assistant does not provide added sup port when the engine speed wou...

Page 101: ...o If braking is carried out in this sit uation ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driv ing stability when restoring con tact to the road At this point in time the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS m...

Page 102: ...s and an ABS fault is indicated A self diagnosis routine must be com pleted before the error will be displayed In addition to problems on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS unusual driving conditions can a...

Page 103: ...rcycle especially when ap proaching the limits imposed by the laws of physics The ENDURO riding mode should be activated for off road riding In this mode the controlling intervention by the ASC is car...

Page 104: ...omewhat to achieve a stable driving state again as quickly as possible On a slippery surface the throt tle grip should never be sud denly turned back completely without pulling the clutch at the same...

Page 105: ...mpera ture compensation takes place in the inflation pressure testers at filling stations meaning that the measured tire inflation pressure varies according to tyre temper ature As a result in most ca...

Page 106: ...6 104 z Technology in detail...

Page 107: ...ions 106 Onboard tool kit 106 Engine oil 107 Brake system 108 Coolant 112 Clutch 113 Wheel rims and tires 114 Wheels 114 Front wheel stand 120 Bulbs 122 Air filter 126 Jump starting 127 Battery 128 Fu...

Page 108: ...rrad re tailer Special tools and thorough spe cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad r...

Page 109: ...rature the higher the level of oil in the sump Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations of the oil fill quantity To ensure that the display of the...

Page 110: ...se Check engine oil level 107 Both too little and too much engine oil can lead to engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct Add engine oil up to specified level Engine oil quantity...

Page 111: ...be clearly visible If the wear indicators are no longer clearly visible Dropping below the mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order t...

Page 112: ...nsure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini mum thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil ity preferably...

Page 113: ...nding up right If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Checking rea...

Page 114: ...anding up right If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Che...

Page 115: ...specified level Check coolant level 112 Close cap of coolant expansion tank Place cover 1 in position Install screw 2 Clutch Check clutch function Pull back the clutch lever Pressure point must be cle...

Page 116: ...tires replaced even be fore the minimum tread depth is reached Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indicators Tread wear mar...

Page 117: ...preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer In some cases the data stored in the control units can be adapted to the new wheel sizes TPC RDC sticker with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE If tires are inexpertl...

Page 118: ...e lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove securing screws 4 of left and right brake calipers Push brake pads 1 slightly apart by turning the brake caliper 2 back and forth against the b...

Page 119: ...e standard wheel is in stalled Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS and ASC chassis control systems at the beginning of this chapter Threaded fasteners not tightened to t...

Page 120: ...quick release axle on the right side at the same time Quick release axle in telescopic fork 22 lb ft 30 Nm Tighten left axle clamping screw 2 with appropriate torque Clamping screw for quick release a...

Page 121: ...d sensor in bore and install screw 3 Wheel speed sensor on fork Joint compound Micro encapsulated or medium strength screw lock 6 lb ft 8 Nm Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and...

Page 122: ...this in turn could result in an accident Use only wheel studs with the same permitted length code numbers Do not lubricate the lug bolts Install wheel studs 1 with spec ified torque Tighten rear wheel...

Page 123: ...red height Center front wheel stand rela tive to front wheel and push it against front axle Align two mounts 2 so that front suspension rests securely on them Tighten screws 1 If the motorcycle is res...

Page 124: ...le Switch off ignition To replace main beam head light bulb remove cover 1 by turning it counterclockwise Remove cover 1 by turning it counterclockwise to replace high beam headlight bulb Disconnect p...

Page 125: ...ect position The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illustration Insert spring clip 1 into catch Insert plug 1 Position cover panel and install it by turning clockwise Replacing bulb for parkin...

Page 126: ...rom contamination hold it with a clean dry cloth Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket Insert bulb holder 1 into the headlight housing Position cover panel and install it by turning clockwise Replacing bulb fo...

Page 127: ...bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W To protect the bulb glass from contamination hold it with a clean dry cloth Fit b...

Page 128: ...MW Motorrad retailer Replace additional LED headlight with additional LED headlightOA The LED additional headlights can only be completely replaced it is not possible to replace indi vidual LEDs Pleas...

Page 129: ...ctronics Do not use the socket to jump start the engine of the motorcycle A short circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle...

Page 130: ...llow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing jumper cables Disconnect jumper lead from negative terminal first then from positive terminal To start the engine do not use start spr...

Page 131: ...he battery is completely discharged battery voltage be low 9 V Attempts to recharge a completely discharged bat tery through the onboard power socket can damage the motorcy cle s electronic systems Al...

Page 132: ...ns for caring for your battery Always fully recharge the battery before returning it to use Removing and installing battery Switch off ignition Remove screw 1 Pull battery cover at top slightly forwar...

Page 133: ...interchanged dur ing jump starting etc the fuse for the voltage regulator may burn through Install positive cable 1 Slide battery into holder First insert mounting plate into supports 1 Next press it...

Page 134: ...e Replace defective fuses with new fuses Consult the fuse assignment diagram and replace the defec tive fuse If the fuses blow frequently have the electrical system checked by an authorized spe cializ...

Page 135: ...2 7 5 A Multifunction switch left Tire Pressure Control TCP RDC Fuse for alternator regulator 1 50 A Alternator regulator 7 133 z Maintenance...

Page 136: ...7 134 z Maintenance...

Page 137: ...Accessories General instructions 136 Onboard power sockets 136 Navigation system 137 Case 142 Topcase 143 8 135 z Accessories...

Page 138: ...vehicle must not infringe on national road vehicle construction and use regulations of your country Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer offers you qualified advise when choosing genuine BMW parts ac...

Page 139: ...torrad Navigator IV and the BMW Motorrad Navigator V The locking system of the Mount Cradle offers no pro tection against theft Remove the navigation system and store in a safe place after every drive...

Page 140: ...ith a rotat ing movement Cover audibly engages Slide shut off lock 2 to right Turn ignition key 3 clockwise Cover 1 is secured Operating the navigation system The following description refers to the N...

Page 141: ...activa tion of certain functions on the Navigator display These func tions are marked with an right arrow or a left arrow above the corresponding touch field The function is triggered by long actuati...

Page 142: ...onal extras installed The Mediaplayer function is only available when using a Bluetooth device in accordance with the A2DP standard e g a BMW Motorrad communication system Mediaplayer Long actuation t...

Page 143: ...igator V can be secured against unau thorized use with a four digit PIN Garmin Lock When this func tion is activated once the Navi gator GPS receiver is cradled on the motorcycle and the ignition is s...

Page 144: ...cover lid Closing case Close case lid Position locking claw 1 on lid Press lock housing 2 down ward while making sure that claw grips into lid To lock turn key 3 clockwise and remove Remove case lid...

Page 145: ...Pull case forward as far as pos sible and remove to side Mount case Position pannier on pannier rack and slide rearwards so that the tabs on the pannier rack 1 engage with the lugs on the pannier 2 P...

Page 146: ...topcase lid Position locking claw 1 on lid Press lock housing 2 down ward while making sure that claw grips into lid To lock lock turn key 3 clock wise and remove Remove topcase Turn key 1 counterclo...

Page 147: ...de forward so that tabs on topcase rack 1 engage with lugs on topcase 2 Position locking claw 1 on top case carrier Press lock housing 2 upward while making sure that claw grips around carrier To lock...

Page 148: ...8 146 z Accessories...

Page 149: ...re Care products 148 Washing your motorcycle 148 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 149 Paint care 149 Storing the motorcycle 150 Protective wax coating 150 Returning motorcycle to use 150 9 147 z Ca...

Page 150: ...it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle wit...

Page 151: ...cially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome parts with plenty of water and BMW auto shampoo Use chrome pol ish for additional treatment Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to prevent over...

Page 152: ...these locations Storing the motorcycle Completely fill the motorcycle s fuel tank Clean motorcycle Remove battery 130 Spray the brake and clutch lever and the center and side stand pivots with a suita...

Page 153: ...s 153 Engine 155 Fuel 156 Engine oil 157 Clutch 158 Transmission 158 Rear wheel drive 159 Suspension 159 Brakes 160 Wheels and tires 161 Electrical system 162 Frame 164 Alarm system 164 Dimensions 165...

Page 154: ...switch Adjust emergency on off switch kill switch to nor mal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neu...

Page 155: ...ping screw for quick re lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 Micro encapsulated or medium strength screw lock 6 lb ft 8 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Tig...

Page 156: ...thread M10 x 1 25 16 lb ft 22 Nm Adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 18 lb ft 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block handlebar clamp on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front in the di...

Page 157: ...gear driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 4 in 101 mm Piston stroke 2 9 in 73 mm Compression ratio 12 5 1 Rated output 125 hp 92 kW at en...

Page 158: ...ption If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer max 10...

Page 159: ...ce molybdenum based substances are prohibited because they would attack the coat ings on engine components BMW Motorrad rec ommends that you use the BMW Motorrad oils available from your BMW Motorrad...

Page 160: ...al gears Transmission gear ratios 1 000 60 60 teeth Primary gear ratio 1 650 33 20 teeth Transmission input ratio 2 438 39 16 teeth 1st gear 1 714 36 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 059...

Page 161: ...elelever upper fork bridge tilt decoupled leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame Design of the front wheel suspensi...

Page 162: ...ally adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 8 7 in 220 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated double disc brakes with 4 piston radial monobloc calipers and floating brake...

Page 163: ...or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Front wheel Front wheel design Cross spoke wheel Front wheel rim size 3 0 x19 Front tire designation 120 70 19 Front wheel load at unladen weight 295 lbs 13...

Page 164: ...10 A Slot 1 instrument cluster anti theft alarm system DWA ignition lock diagnostic socket 7 5 A Slot 2 left multifunction switch Tire Pres sure Control TCP RDC Fuse carrier 50 A Fuse 1 alternator reg...

Page 165: ...beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W with LED headlightsOE LED Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W with LED headlightsOE LED Bulb for taillight brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12...

Page 166: ...frame Location of type plate Frame at front right next to spring strut Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head Alarm system with anti theft alarmOE Activat...

Page 167: ...low seatOA 33 1 33 9 in 840 860 mm without rider at un laden weight with Rallye seatOA 35 2 in 895 mm without rider at unladen weight with loweringOE 33 1 33 9 in 840 860 mm without rider at un laden...

Page 168: ...out rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 573 lbs 260 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road fuel tank 90 full without OE Permissible gross weight 1058 lbs 480 kg Maximum payload 485 lbs 220 kg...

Page 169: ...vice Reporting safety defects 168 BMW Motorrad Service 169 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 169 Maintenance procedures 169 Confirmation of maintenance work 171 Confirmation of service 176 11 167 z Servi...

Page 170: ...if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW o...

Page 171: ...torrad urges you to observe the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual Doc umentation confirming regular maintenance is esse...

Page 172: ...en per formed and enters the date for the next service For riders who drive long dis tances annually it may be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding ma...

Page 173: ...intenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signatur...

Page 174: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 175: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 176: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 177: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 178: ...of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 1...

Page 179: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 177 z Service...

Page 180: ...11 178 z Service...

Page 181: ...Appendix Certificate 180 12 179 z Appendix...

Page 182: ...eceived including interference that may cause undesired operation USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not caus...

Page 183: ...01 489 3 V1 4 1 08 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM Electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 3 Specific conditions for short ra...

Page 184: ...pareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouilla...

Page 185: ...0 Maintenance instructions 128 Removing 130 Technical data 162 Warning for battery charging voltage 36 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 111 Checking front fluid level 110 Front reservoir 13 Re...

Page 186: ...witch kill switch 16 Operating 56 Engine Starting 82 Technical data 155 Warning for electronic engine management 29 Warning for the engine management system 35 Engine oil Checking level 107 Fill locat...

Page 187: ...letely drained or radio operated key has been lost 46 EWS Electronic immobilizer 46 Locking handlebars 44 Switch off ignition 45 Switch on ignition 45 Unlock fuel filler cap 91 Warning indicator 28 29...

Page 188: ...switch 15 Multifunction display 21 Right side of vehicle 13 Right hand multifunction switch 16 Underneath seat 14 Warning and indicator lights 20 Warning symbols 22 P Parking light 57 Pre Ride Check 8...

Page 189: ...Standards 7 Suspension 159 Transmission 158 Weights 166 Wheels and tires 161 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC Display 39 Tires Checking tire inflation pressures 73 Checking tire tread depth 114 Inflation...

Page 190: ...28 Outside temperature warning 28 Overview 20 22 Tire Pressure Monitor 31 Weights Load capacity table 14 Technical data 166 Wheels Check wheel rims 114 Checking spokes 114 Install rear wheel 119 Insta...

Page 191: ...13 189 z Index...

Page 192: ...gnized Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted...

Page 193: ...with lower fuel quality the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer max 10 ethanol E10 87 AKI 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 7 9 gal Ap...

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