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Multifunction switch,
left

Headlight flasher and high-
beam headlight (

56)

with cruise control

Cruise-control system
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79).

Hazard warning lights sys-
tem (

58)

ABS (

66)

ASC (

67)

with riding modes Pro

DTC (

68)

with Dynamic ESA

Dynamic ESA adjustment
options (

69)

with LED auxiliary head-
light

LED auxiliary driving lamp
(

57).

Turn indicators (

58)

Horn

Multifunction display
(

59)

Overviews

Summary of Contents for R 1200GS Adventure

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS BMW Motorrad...

Page 2: ...etailer Data Motorcycle Data Model Vehicle identification number Color number Initial registration License plate Retailer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Retailer s address phone number com...

Page 3: ...information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value Documentation confirming per formance of scheduled mainte nance is a preconditio...

Page 4: ...less Ride 52 Emergency on off switch kill switch 56 Lights 56 Hazard warning lights sys tem 58 Turn indicators 58 Multifunction display 59 Antilock Brake System ABS 66 Automatic Stability Control ASC...

Page 5: ...e system 135 Clutch 139 Coolant 139 Tires 141 Rims and tires 142 Wheels 143 Air filter 149 Light sources 151 Jump starting 155 Battery 156 Fuses 160 Data link connector 162 9 Accessories 165 General n...

Page 6: ...Service 209 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 209 Maintenance proce dures 209 BMW Service 210 Maintenance schedule 213 Maintenance confirma tions 214 Service confirmations 228 13 Appendix 231 Certificat...

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: ...motorcycle Abbreviations and symbols CAUTION Hazard with low risk Failure to avoid this hazard can result in minor or moderate injury WARNING Hazard with moderate risk Failure to avoid this hazard ca...

Page 9: ...hich you have not ordered Please note too that your motorcycle might not be ex actly as illustrated in this manual on account of country specific differences If your motorcycle comes with equipment no...

Page 10: ...from the information illustrations and descriptions in this manual 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 17 Instrument panel 18 2 9 z Overviews...

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

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Fuel filler opening 111 2 Seat lock 86 3 Adjuster for rear damp ing at the bottom on the spring strut 94 2 11 z Overviews...

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

Page 15: ...for wind shield 91 5 Power socket 166 6 Vehicle identification num ber on the steering head Type plate on frame at front right 7 Coolant level indicator 139 Coolant tank 140 8 Oil fill location 135 9...

Page 16: ...Underneath seat 1 Standard tool kit 132 2 Rider s Manual US Model 3 Tire inflation pressure table 4 Load capacity table 5 Adjuster for the rider s seat height 87 6 Fuses 160 2 14 z Overviews...

Page 17: ...Cruise control system 79 3 Hazard warning lights sys tem 58 4 ABS 66 ASC 67 with riding modes ProOE DTC 68 5 with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA adjustment options 69 6 with LED auxiliary head lightOA LED...

Page 18: ...10 with preparation for navi gation systemOE Operating the navigation system 177 Multi Controller 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 85 2 Riding mode 72 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 56 4 Starter button Starting engine 101 2 17 z Overviews...

Page 20: ...brightness of instrument lighting with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE Alarm system LED Alarm signal 83 with Keyless RideOE Indicator light for radio operated key Ignition with Keyless Ride 53 4 Indi...

Page 21: ...Displays Indicator and warning lights 20 Multifunction display 22 Warning symbols in the display panel 23 Warning lights 24 3 19 z Displays...

Page 22: ...3 ASC 41 with riding modes ProOE DTC 41 4 Turn indicators 5 ABS 40 6 General warning light in conjunction with warn ing symbols on display 24 7 with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE Alarm signal 83 wi...

Page 23: ...8 High beam headlamp 56 9 with LED auxiliary head lightOA LED auxiliary driving lamp 57 10 Fuel reserve 44 3 21 z Displays...

Page 24: ...Hill Start ControlOE Using Hill Start Control 81 5 Odometer 59 6 Service display mainte nance interval 209 7 Warning symbols 24 8 Onboard computer with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA adjustment options 69...

Page 25: ...in the display panel 1 with Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM OE Tire pressure 36 2 EWS 31 3 Coolant temperature 34 4 Engine oil level 33 5 Electronic engine manage ment 34 6 Vehicle voltage 32 7 Warnings 24...

Page 26: ...ral 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 war...

Page 27: ...active 31 General warning light lights up yel low Key fob transmitter warning symbol is displayed Radio operated key outside reception range 32 General warning light lights up yel low KEYLO is dis pl...

Page 28: ...y Engine in emergency operation mode 34 General warning light flashes yellow Engine symbol flashes Severe fault in the engine management system 35 General warning light lights up yel low LAMPF LAMPR o...

Page 29: ...rning light flashes red Tire symbol with one or two arrows is displayed The critical tire infla tion pressure also flashes Tire inflation pressure is outside ap proved range 38 General warning light l...

Page 30: ...ndicator light lights up ABS deactivated 41 ASC indicator and warning light flashes rapidly ASC intervention 41 DTC indicator and warning light flashes rapidly DTC intervention 41 ASC indicator and wa...

Page 31: ...lights up DTC switched off 42 ASC indicator and warning light lights up ASC fault 42 DTC indicator and warning light lights up DTC error 43 General warning light lights up yel low D ESA is dis played...

Page 32: ...Stop symbol flashes briefly Hill Start Control can not be activated 44 Up arrow is dis played Upshift recommendation 45 Gear indicator flashes Gear not programmed 45 General warning light flashes red...

Page 33: ...ime The displayed value flashes In addition the ice crystal symbol 2 is displayed WARNING Risk of black ice even above 37 F 3 C Accident hazard At a low outside temperature icy conditions must expecte...

Page 34: ...ith Keyless RideOE Battery of the key fob trans mitter is empty or the key fob transmitter is lost 54 Should the warning symbol ap pear while driving keep calm Driving can be continued the engine will...

Page 35: ...e This display can only be activated when the vehicle is stopped The conditions required for using the oil level display are as follows Engine at normal operating temperature Engine idling for at leas...

Page 36: ...ble continue driving in the part load range to cool down the engine If the coolant temperature is fre quently too high Have the fault corrected as soon as possible by a specialist workshop preferably...

Page 37: ...lead to a severe secondary fault The engine is in the emergency oper ation mode Continued driving is possi ble however it is not recom mended Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible Have...

Page 38: ...ion of the anti theft alarm system is only ensured for a lim ited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected Contact an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer An...

Page 39: ...the specified range the general warning light will flash in red For more detailed information about BMW Motorrad RDC TPC see page 126 Tire inflation pressure is at limit of approved range with Tire P...

Page 40: ...lity for continued use If it is still possible to drive with tire Correct tire inflation pressure at the next opportunity NOTICE The RDC TPC warning message can be deactivated in the off road mode NOT...

Page 41: ...ral warning light also lights up is this a permanent fault In this case Have fault eliminated at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause The radio...

Page 42: ...mum speed before the system can check operation of the wheel speed sensors 3 mph 5 km h Ride off slowly It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self diagnosis has been compl...

Page 43: ...on with riding modes ProOE DTC indicator and warning light flashes rapidly DTC has detected instability at the rear wheel and responded by reducing the torque The in dicator and warning light flashes...

Page 44: ...d warning light lights up Possible cause The rider has switched off the ASC system without riding modes ProOE Activating ASC function 68 DTC switched off with riding modes ProOE DTC indicator and warn...

Page 45: ...ral warning light lights up yellow D ESA is displayed Possible cause The D ESA control unit has de tected a fault Damping action and or the spring adjustment may be the cause In AUTO charging mode the...

Page 46: ...h on The odometer for the fuel reserve is reset when the fuel quantity after refueling is greater than the fuel reserve Hill Start Control active with Hill Start ControlOE Stop symbol is displayed Pos...

Page 47: ...r gear was reached Upshift The arrow disappears Gear not programmed with gearshift assistant ProOE The gear indicator flashes The gearshift assistant Pro has no function Possible cause with gearshift...

Page 48: ...od of time after the Pre Ride Check When a service date elapses without service the general warning light lights up in yellow appearing together with the date and mileage kilometerage display The Serv...

Page 49: ...shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer The operating and road safety of the vehicle remains un changed The best possible value reten tion of the vehicle is ensured 3 47 z Displays...

Page 50: ...3 48 z Displays...

Page 51: ...ndicators 58 Multifunction display 59 Antilock Brake System ABS 66 Automatic Stability Control ASC 67 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 68 Electronic chassis and suspension adjustment D ESA 69 Riding mode...

Page 52: ...rpose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Locking handlebars Turn handlebars to left Turn key to position 1 while moving handlebars slightly Ignition lights and all electrical circuits swi...

Page 53: ...n the ignition key through a ring antenna incorporated in the steering and ignition lock The engine management system does not enable engine starting until this key has been recognized as authorized f...

Page 54: ...mmobilizer EWS 51 The ignition tank filler cap and anti theft alarm system are con trolled with the radio operated key The seat lock Topcase and case can be operated manually NOTICE When the range of...

Page 55: ...is performed 102 without riding modes ProOE ASC self diagnosis in progress 103 Version 2 Steering lock is locked press and hold button 1 Steering lock is unlocked Parking lights and all function circ...

Page 56: ...e 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 The engine can no longer be started using a di...

Page 57: ...ement The key fob transmitter does not react because the battery is weak KEYLO is displayed Replace battery Press button 1 Key bit folds open Press battery cover 2 upward Remove battery 3 Dispose of t...

Page 58: ...he emergency on off switch A Engine switched off B Operating position Lights Low beam headlight and parking lights The parking lights come on au tomatically when the ignition is switched on NOTICE The...

Page 59: ...he house door for instance Parking lights Switch off ignition 51 Immediately after switching off the ignition press the 1 button and maintain pressure until the parking light come on Switch ignition o...

Page 60: ...tery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning lights sys tem General warning light flashes red Turn signal indicator l...

Page 61: ...s automati cally switch off when the de fined riding time and distance have been reached The turn signal indicator light goes out Multifunction display Selecting display at the top Switching on igniti...

Page 62: ...ine temperature EN GTMP Average consumption 1 CONS 1 Average consumption 2 CONS 2 Average speed SPEED with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM OE Tire inflation pressures option TPM RDC Date DATE Oil level indi...

Page 63: ...the upper lines of the display 2 Press and hold button 1 to start the SETUP menu The following is indicated in the display depending on the equipment selected Press button 1 briefly to re spectively s...

Page 64: ...tarts display customization In order to exit the SETUP menu press and hold menu item SETUP EXIT button 1 In order to exit the SETUP menu at any time press and hold button 1 Set clock Switching on igni...

Page 65: ...old button 2 until the month flashes in the bot tom line of display 3 NOTICE If is indicated instead of the date the power supply to the instrument cluster was interrupted e g the battery was disconne...

Page 66: ...enu select the SETUP BC BASIC menu item Press button 1 briefly to start the individualization menu SETUP BC CUSTOM is indi cated Press button 1 briefly again to exit the individualization menu NOTICE...

Page 67: ...s not possible TRIP 1 Tripmeter 1 TOP TRIP 2 Tripmeter 2 TOP TRIP A Automatic trip dis tance recorder TOP EXTEMP Outside tempera ture BELOW ENGTMP Engine temperature BELOW RANGE Range TOP CONS R Avera...

Page 68: ...Press and hold the 1 button until the ABS indicator light reacts In this case the ASC setting does not change ABS indicator light lights up Release button 1 within two seconds ABS indicator light con...

Page 69: ...p after switching the ignition off and on and then continuing driving above the minimum speed an ABS fault has oc curred min 6 mph min 10 km h with riding modes ProOE If the coding plug is not in stal...

Page 70: ...n can also be switched off and then on again If the ASC indicator and warning light lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continuing to ride at the following minimum speed an ASC...

Page 71: ...e If the DTC indicator light lights up after switch ing the ignition off and on and then continuing to ride at the following minimum speed a DTC fault has occurred min 6 mph min 10 km h More detailed...

Page 72: ...ximum spring preload MAX NOTICE Use the MAX setting only when riding off road Display suspension setting Switching on ignition 50 Press button 1 briefly to display current adjustment The damping is di...

Page 73: ...ay the current setting of the chassis and suspension Repeatedly press and hold but ton 1 until the desired setting is displayed NOTICE The spring preload cannot be adjusted while the motorcycle is bei...

Page 74: ...unt settings made by the rider Off road riding with knobby off road tires taking into account settings made by the rider For each of these scenarios the optimum interaction between throttle response A...

Page 75: ...an also be selected DYNA For brisk riding on dry roads Enduro when riding off road with road tires with riding modes ProOE With the coding plug installed the riding modes DYNA PRO and Enduro PRO repla...

Page 76: ...istic ABS ASC DTC and Dynamic ESA settings are re tained even after the ignition has been switched off PRO riding mode with riding modes ProOE Start SETUP MODE Install coding plug 78 Switching on igni...

Page 77: ...ABS to ENDURO or ENDURO PRO 3 Press button 1 briefly SETUP ENGINE is dis played Press button 4 briefly to set ENGINE to RAIN ROAD or DYNA Press button 1 briefly SETUP MODE RESET is displayed Press bu...

Page 78: ...button 1 The onboard computer is dis played Adjusting DYNA PRO with riding modes ProOE Start SETUP MODE 74 SETUP DTC is displayed Press button 4 briefly to set DTC to RAIN ROAD or DYNA 3 Press button...

Page 79: ...to return to the start of the settings SETUP DTC is displayed Alternatively press and hold button 4 to exit SETUP MODE SETUP MODE DYNA PRO ENTER is displayed Press button 1 repeatedly until SETUP EXI...

Page 80: ...splay 3 Press button 4 briefly to change the adjusted value The following settings for RDC Enduro are possible ON the TPC warning symbol is no longer shown on the display Only the tire pressure outsid...

Page 81: ...eactivated even after the ignition is turned off and on Symbol for the coding plug 1 appears on the display Riding modes 2 Enduro PRO and DYNA PRO can be selected and replace the riding modes Enduro a...

Page 82: ...the button is pressed Press button 1 forward and hold The motorcycle accelerates steplessly If the button 1 is no longer pressed the speed achieved is maintained and saved Decreasing speed Briefly pre...

Page 83: ...Indicator lamp for cruise control system lights up Switch off cruise control system Push switch 1 to left The system is deactivated Button 2 is locked Hill Start Control with Hill Start ControlOE Usi...

Page 84: ...turned off More detailed information on Hill Start Control can be found in the Technology in detail chapter Function of the Hill Start Con trol 129 Anti theft alarm DWA with anti theft alarm system D...

Page 85: ...m can be set off by Motion sensor Switching on ignition with an unauthorized motorcycle key Disconnecting the DWA from the motorcycle battery DWA battery takes over the power supply alarm sound only h...

Page 86: ...Switch on the ignition Turn indicators light up once Confirmation tone sounds once if programmed DWA is switched off with Keyless RideOE Press button 1 on the radio operated key once NOTICE If the ala...

Page 87: ...rips NOTICE The increase in power consumption caused by the heated grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds If the battery is inadequately charged the heated grips are switch...

Page 88: ...area 2 to support unlocking Lift passenger seat at front and release key Take off passenger seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing down ward Install passenger seat ATTENTION Da...

Page 89: ...eft with ignition key and hold while pushing rider s seat downward in rear area 2 to support un locking Lift the rider s seat and release the key Take off the rider s seat and place on a clean surface...

Page 90: ...identification L In order to adjust the high seat position swivel rear height adjustment 1 into position 2 identification H If seat tilt should be changed Position the front and rear height adjustment...

Page 91: ...Setting Mirrors 90 Headlight 90 Wind shield 91 Clutch 91 Brakes 92 Handlebars 93 Spring preload 93 Damping 94 5 89 z Setting...

Page 92: ...lide protective cap 1 over screw fitting Headlight Headlamp range and spring preload The headlamp range generally remains constant due to the ad justment of the spring preload to the loading state Spr...

Page 93: ...an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Wind shield Adjusting windshield WARNING Adjusting the windshield while driving Accident hazard Only adjust the windshield when...

Page 94: ...clutch lever Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING Adjusting the brake lever while driving Accident hazard Only adjust the brake lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting wheel 1 into...

Page 95: ...g preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel WARNING Adjusting the spring preload while riding Accident hazard Adjust the spring preload only when th...

Page 96: ...ing preload A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjust...

Page 97: ...rear wheel damp ing Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise then 2 clicks counterclockwise One up with load Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise then 2 clicks counterclockwise Two...

Page 98: ...5 96 z Setting...

Page 99: ...ist 100 Always before riding off 100 At every third refueling stop 101 Starting 101 Running in 104 Off road riding 105 Shifting gears 106 Brakes 107 Parking your motorcycle 109 Refueling 110 Securing...

Page 100: ...le accordingly Test the clearance of your mo torcycle at an angle in safe sit uations Remember to take the limited ground clearance of your motorcycle into account when driving over curbs and similar...

Page 101: ...Unevenly distributed load Loose clothing Insufficient tire inflation pres sure Tire tread in poor condition Etc Maximum speed with studded or winter tyres DANGER Maximum speed of the mo torcycle is h...

Page 102: ...verter Damage to catalytic converter Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter Danger of overheating ATTENTION Engine idling for a lengthy period while at a standstill Overheati...

Page 103: ...9 Starting Starting engine Switch on the ignition Pre Ride Check is carried out 102 ABS self diagnosis is performed 102 without riding modes ProOE ASC self diagnosis in progress 103 with riding modes...

Page 104: ...ase 2 The universal warning light changes from red to yellow Phase 3 The previously activated indica tor and warning lights are now switched off consecutively in re verse order If one of the indicator...

Page 105: ...f diagnosis routine runs automat ically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Check on system components monitored by the diagnostic system while motorcycle is parked ASC indicator and warning light...

Page 106: ...g lights DTC self diagnosis not completed The DTC function is not available as the self diagnosis function has not been completed To check wheel speed sensors motorcycle must reach a minimum speed wit...

Page 107: ...arly Tires New tires have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tires are run in This running in proce dure is essential if the tir...

Page 108: ...t damping when riding off road Poorer handling characteristics on paved roads Set correct spring preload and correct spring strut damping before leaving off road terrain Rims BMW Motorrad recommends c...

Page 109: ...of the of the rev limiter No shifting support is provided in the following situations With the clutch operated If the gear lever is not in the zero position When upshifting with the throt tle closed...

Page 110: ...make use of the engine s braking effect as well Wet soiled brakes Moisture and dirt on the brake rotors and the brake pads result in a decrease in the braking ac tion Delayed or poorer braking action...

Page 111: ...limits NOTICE ABS Pro was not developed to increase the individual braking performance in the inclined posi tion in the limit range Parking your motorcycle Side stand Switch off engine ATTENTION Poor...

Page 112: ...ron ATTENTION Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel Damage to the engine and fuel supply Do not refuel with E85 i e fuel with an ethanol content of 85 or with Flex Fuel Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10...

Page 113: ...attractive or cloudy Immediately clean plastic sur faces after contact with fuel Place motorcycle on center stand ensuring that it is resting on a firm and level support sur face Open protective cap 2...

Page 114: ...nk Accident hazard Do not overfill the fuel tank ATTENTION Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces Damage to surfaces become unattractive or cloudy Immediately clean plastic sur faces after contact with...

Page 115: ...ng until fuel is no higher than lower edge of filler neck NOTICE When refueling after running on fuel reserve the resulting total fuel quantity must be greater than the fuel reserve so that the new fi...

Page 116: ...tips to the side when raising Component damage cause by tipping over Secure the motorcycle against tipping to the side preferably with the assistance of a second person Push motorcycle onto transport...

Page 117: ...e straps at the rear on the brack ets for the passenger footrests on both sides Tension all straps evenly the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as muc...

Page 118: ...6 116 z Riding...

Page 119: ...Antilock Brake System ABS 118 Automatic Stability Control ASC 121 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 122 Dynamic ESA 123 Riding mode 124 Tire pressure control RDC TPC 126 Shift assistant 128 Hill Start Con...

Page 120: ...ion coefficient than a dry clean asphalt surface The poorer the friction coefficient of the road surface is the longer the braking distance will be If the maximum transferable brak ing force is exceed...

Page 121: ...t prevent the rear wheel from lifting off the ground In these cases the motorcycle can also flip end over end WARNING Lifting off of the rear wheel due to heavy braking Accident hazard When braking he...

Page 122: ...safety But remember the potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per mits must not be used as an ex cuse for careless riding ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety...

Page 123: ...he stability reserves on the rear wheel are determined When a slip limit is exceeded the engine torque is adapted by the engine management system What are the design characteristics of the BMW Motorra...

Page 124: ...adapting his her driving style Do not reduce the system s ex tra safety margin with careless riding or unnecessary risks Special situations As lean angles increase accel eration potential is also pro...

Page 125: ...le grip somewhat to re turn to a stable driving condition as quickly as possible On a slippery surface the throttle grip should never be suddenly twisted back completely unless the clutch is disengage...

Page 126: ...AX Riding mode Selection To adapt the motorcycle to the road condition and the desired riding experience the following riding modes can be selected RAIN ROAD standard mode with riding modes ProOE DYNA...

Page 127: ...esigned to achieve the highest braking effect In Enduro PRO riding mode ABS Pro is not available without riding modes ProOE ASC The front wheel lift off de tection is active in all driving modes ASC i...

Page 128: ...E Changing setting The riding modes can only be changed while driving under the following condition No drive torque at rear wheel No brake pressure in the brak ing system This operating mode is active...

Page 129: ...ble tolerance Temperature compensation The tire inflation pressure is tem perature dependent i e it in creases or decreases together with the tire air temperature The tire temperature is dependent on...

Page 130: ...gear changes can be performed without us ing the clutch Less movement between pilot and pillion due to shorter gear change intervals Throttle does not have to be closed when changing gear under accele...

Page 131: ...ction of the Hill Start Control The Hill Start Control prevents an uncontrolled rolling back on slopes by means of targeted in tervention in the partial integral ABS brake system without the rider hav...

Page 132: ...d using the emergency off switch or if the side stand is folded out In addition to the indicator and warning lights the rider is to be made aware about the deactiva tion of the Hill Start Control by t...

Page 133: ...rvice tool kit 132 Front wheel stand 133 Engine oil 134 Brake system 135 Clutch 139 Coolant 139 Tires 141 Rims and tires 142 Wheels 143 Air filter 149 Light sources 151 Jump starting 155 Battery 156 F...

Page 134: ...o carry out some of the work If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Tool kit 1 Screwdriver handle Use with screwdriver in sert Topping up e...

Page 135: ...on center stand ensuring that it is resting on a firm and level support sur face Use basic stand with front wheel mount The base stand and its accessories are avail able through your authorized BMW Mo...

Page 136: ...tation of the oil filling quantity as the oil level is temperature depen dent the higher the tempera ture the higher the oil level Engine damage Only check the oil level after a longer journey or when...

Page 137: ...engine oil level 134 ATTENTION Use of too little or too much engine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct Add engine oil up to specified level Engine oil quantity for toppin...

Page 138: ...late Wear markings grooves must be clearly visible If the wear indicators are no longer clearly visible WARNING Dropping below the minimum pad thickness Reduced braking action damage to the brake In o...

Page 139: ...g reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Mo...

Page 140: ...anding up right If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking rear br...

Page 141: ...uid level falls below the approved level Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Clutch Checking clutch function Pull back t...

Page 142: ...off coolant level on ex pansion tank 1 Required coolant level Between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank Engine cold If coolant level drops below ap proved level Top up coolant 140 Topping up co...

Page 143: ...k Insert side trim panel 2 into the slot 4 Engage clamp 3 Install screws 1 Install screws 1 Tires Checking tire pressure WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pres sure Poorer handling characteristic of mo...

Page 144: ...Subject wheel rims to visual inspection for defects Have damaged rims checked and if necessary replaced by a specialist service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Check tire tre...

Page 145: ...the wheels stored in the control unit have particular significance as the basis for all necessary calculations A change in these sizes resulting from con version to wheels not installed as standard e...

Page 146: ...sensor lead from retaining clips 1 and 2 Remove screw 3 and take wheel speed sensor out of bore Mask off areas of wheel rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the brake calipers ATTENT...

Page 147: ...tand 133 Remove right hand axle clamp ing screw 1 Remove the screw 1 Remove left axle clamping screw 2 Slightly press the quick release axle inward for a better grip on the right side Pull quick relea...

Page 148: ...orrect tight ening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Mount spacing...

Page 149: ...ease axle in telescopic fork 14 lb ft 19 Nm Tighten the right hand axle clamping screw 1 with the specified torque Clamping screw for quick release axle in telescopic fork 14 lb ft 19 Nm Remove front...

Page 150: ...ts center stand Shift into first gear CAUTION Hot exhaust system Burn hazard Do not touch hot exhaust system Let rear muffler cool down Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel holding wheel as you do so Roll rea...

Page 151: ...ue Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange Tightening sequence Tighten crosswise 44 lb ft 60 Nm Air filter Replacing air cleaner insert Remove rider s seat 87 Remove screws 1 and 2 Remove center fairing pa...

Page 152: ...ilter element 4 and frame 3 Put on air filter cover 2 Install the screws 1 Position cover panel 2 on both sides Install screws 1 Position center trim panel 1 Press left and right clamps 3 and 5 into t...

Page 153: ...trations Park motorcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level Turn off ignition Remove cover panel 1 by turn ing counter clockwise in order to replace the low beam head light Remove cover p...

Page 154: ...are to ensure that the lug 3 is positioned correctly NOTICE The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illustration Insert wire spring 1 into the detent Connect connector 1 Position cover panel and...

Page 155: ...eing deposited on the glass surface always use a clean dry cloth to hold the light source Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket Install bulb socket 1 into the headlight housing Position cover panel and install...

Page 156: ...ight source Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface always us...

Page 157: ...hen the en gine is running Electrocution Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running ATTENTION Current too high when jump starting the motorcycle Cable fire or damage to the...

Page 158: ...r to pro tect starter motor and donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing jumper cables Disconnect jumper cable from negative terminals first then disconnect sec...

Page 159: ...he battery terminals Damage to the motorcycle s electronics Disconnect the battery be fore charging on the battery terminals ATTENTION Charging a fully discharged battery via the power socket or addit...

Page 160: ...nal clips from battery terminals NOTICE In the case of longer periods when the motorcycle is not be ing used the battery must be recharged regularly See the instructions for caring for your battery Al...

Page 161: ...ry ca ble 1 and pull out battery Install battery NOTICE If the 12 V battery is installed in correctly or if the terminals are swapped e g when jump start ing the fuse for the alternator regulator may...

Page 162: ...screw 1 Set clock 62 Set date 63 Fuses Replace fuses Turn off ignition Remove rider s seat 87 Disconnect plug 1 ATTENTION Bypassing defective fuses Risk of short circuit and fire Do not bypass defecti...

Page 163: ...uthorized BMW Motorrad retailer Install connector 1 Installing rider s seat 88 Fuse assignment 1 10 A Instrument cluster Anti theft alarm system DWA Ignition switch Diagnostic socket 2 7 5 A Multifunc...

Page 164: ...ained staff Refer to the vehicle manufac turer specifications Remove battery cover 158 Press the hook 1 and lift out the data link connector 2 Press the locking mecha nisms 3 on both sides Remove the...

Page 165: ...Make sure that the hook 5 has engaged Installing battery cover 160 8 163 z Maintenance...

Page 166: ...8 164 z Maintenance...

Page 167: ...Accessories General notes 166 Onboard power sockets 166 Case 167 Topcase 170 Navigation system 176 9 165 z Accessories...

Page 168: ...roducts of any kind Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The motorcy cle must not violate the regula tions governing motorcycle ap proval for highway use ap...

Page 169: ...ed off to maintain the ability to start the motorcycle If the maximum loadability specified in the technical data is exceeded the onboard sockets are switched off Case Opening case with caseOA Turn ke...

Page 170: ...car rying handle make sure that the slot of the case lock is per pendicular to the direction of travel Fold carrying handle 1 down Turn key 2 counterclockwise and remove Removing case with caseOA Turn...

Page 171: ...locking flap and red release lever 2 down at the same time Locking flap clicks into place ATTENTION Folding down the carrying handle when the case is locked Damage to the locking tab Before folding do...

Page 172: ...values apply to the combination described here Maximum speed for rid ing with Vario case max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload per Vario case max 22 lbs max 10 kg Topcase Opening topcase with topcaseOA Tur...

Page 173: ...N Folding down the carrying handle when the case is locked Damage to the locking tab Before folding down the car rying handle make sure that the slot of the topcase lock is vertical Fold carrying hand...

Page 174: ...lever 1 toward rear Locking flap 2 pops up Fold locking flap all the way open Hook topcase into front hold ers 1 of topcase retaining plate Press topcase onto topcase retaining plate at rear Press loc...

Page 175: ...as indicated on label in Topcase If you cannot find your combina tion of motorcycle and topcase on the sign contact your autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer The following values apply to the combination...

Page 176: ...opcase lock into Position 1 and remove Maximum speed when driving with Topcase 2 large 49 l max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload of Top case 2 large 49 l max 11 lbs max 5 kg Do not exceed values for maxi...

Page 177: ...are trapped between cover and case NOTICE The topcase can also be locked if the lock is in the LOCK posi tion Under such circumstances ensure that the ignition key is not in the topcase Press release...

Page 178: ...st theft Remove the navigation system and store in a safe place after every drive Turn ignition key 1 counter clockwise Pull shut off lock 2 to left Press in locking device 3 Mount Cradle is unlocked...

Page 179: ...ing upward with 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 NOTICE The following descript...

Page 180: ...a tion of certain functions on the Navigator display These func tions are indicated with an arrow to the right or the left above the corresponding touch field The function is triggered by long actuati...

Page 181: ...ion are dependent on the optional extras installed NOTICE The Mediaplayer function is only available when using a Bluetooth device with A2DP standard such as a BMW Motorrad communica tion system Media...

Page 182: ...ity settings The BMW Motorrad Navigator 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...

Page 183: ...Care Care products 182 Washing your motorcycle 182 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 183 Paint care 184 Protective wax coating 184 Store motorcycle 184 Return motorcycle to use 185 10 181 z Care...

Page 184: ...cle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially du...

Page 185: ...cleaner Windshields and lenses are manufactured in plastic Clean off dirt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water NOTICE Soften stubborn dirt and dead insects by covering the affected areas...

Page 186: ...in ish is particularly easy to see after the motorcycle has been washed Remove this type of soiling with cleaning naphtha or spirit on a clean cloth or cotton ball BMW Motorrad recom mends using BMW t...

Page 187: ...Return motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean motorcycle Install battery 159 Observe checklist 100 10 185 z Care...

Page 188: ...10 186 z Care...

Page 189: ...s 189 Fuel 191 Engine oil 192 Engine 192 Clutch 193 Transmission 194 Rear wheel drive 195 Frame 195 Suspension 196 Brakes 198 Wheels and tires 199 Electrical system 200 Alarm system 201 Dimensions 202...

Page 190: ...lace transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling procedure 111 Battery drained Charging connected battery 157 Overheating protection for starter motor has ac tivated Starter...

Page 191: ...e lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb ft 38 Nm Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 Micro encapsulated 6 lb ft 8 Nm Rear wheel Value Val...

Page 192: ...thread 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 Tightening sequence Tighten on block in front...

Page 193: ...AKI Alternative fuel quality Regular unleaded restrictions with regard to power and consumption max 10 ethanol E10 87 AKI 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Approx 20 l Reserve fuel...

Page 194: ...Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil Engine oil quantity for topping up max 1 quarts max 0 95 l Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Engine Engine number location Lower right of engine block beneat...

Page 195: ...engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 92 lb ft 125 Nm at engine speed 6500 min 1 with reduction of powerOE 90 lb ft 122 Nm at engine speed 5250 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 min 1...

Page 196: ...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 36 34 teeth 4th gear 0 943 33 35...

Page 197: ...Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2 91 32 11 teeth Frame Frame design Steel tube frame with partially self supporting drive unit steel tube rear frame Location of type plate Frame at front...

Page 198: ...ing link and frame Design of the front wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring with Dynamic ESAOE Central spring strut with coil spring and expansion tank electrically adjustable reboun...

Page 199: ...ebound stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESAOE Central spring strut with coil spring and expan sion tank electrically adjustable rebound stage and compression damping electrically adjustab...

Page 200: ...tered metal Free travel of brake actuation Front wheel brake Approx 0 07 in Approx 1 85 mm at piston Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper and...

Page 201: ...luminum cast wheel with cross spoke wheelsOE Cross spoke wheel Front wheel rim size 3 00 x 19 Front tire designation 120 70 R 19 Load index for front tire At least 60 Permissible front wheel imbalance...

Page 202: ...nt 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 Voltage regulator Battery Battery...

Page 203: ...for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for taillight brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Alarm system Activat...

Page 204: ...th Style 1OE with sport suspensionOE with passenger packageOE 57 1 59 4 in 1450 1510 mm over windshield at DIN unladen weight with low slungOE 55 3 57 7 in 1405 1465 mm over windshield lower position...

Page 205: ...33 5 34 3 in 850 870 mm without rider at un laden weight with Style 1OE with sport suspensionOE 34 6 in 880 mm without rider at unladen weight with Style 1OE with sport suspensionOE with seat extra hi...

Page 206: ...mm without rider at unladen weight with Style 1OE with seat extra highOE 75 6 in 1920 mm without rider at unladen weight with Style 1OE with passenger packageOE 73 6 75 2 in 1870 1910 mm without rider...

Page 207: ...laden weight Weights Vehicle curb weight 538 lbs 244 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road fuel tank 90 full without OE Permissible gross weight 1014 lbs 460 kg Maximum payload 476 lbs 216 kg Performa...

Page 208: ...11 206 z Technical data...

Page 209: ...afety defects 208 BMW Motorrad Service 209 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 209 Maintenance procedures 209 BMW Service 210 Maintenance schedule 213 Maintenance confirmations 214 Service confirmations 22...

Page 210: ...ay order the manufac turer to perform a recall and remedy campaign However the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or BMW of North Ame...

Page 211: ...bserve the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual Doc umentation confirming regular maintenance is essential for gen erous t...

Page 212: ...y be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding maximum odome ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service If this odometer reading is re...

Page 213: ...12 211 z Service...

Page 214: ...12 212 z Service...

Page 215: ...park plugs 7 Replace air cleaner insert 8 Check or replace the air filter element 9 Change brake fluid in en tire system a annually or every 6000 miles 10000 km whichever comes first b annually or ev...

Page 216: ...ake fluid level of front brake Checking rear brake pads and brake disk for wear Checking brake fluid level for rear brake Checking coolant level Checking side stand for ease of movement Checking the c...

Page 217: ...BMW pre delivery check performed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check performed on at km Next service latest on or if reached earlier at km Stamp signature 12 215 z Service...

Page 218: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 219: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 220: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 221: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 222: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 223: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 224: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 225: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 226: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 227: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 228: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 229: ...Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Checking or replacing ai...

Page 230: ...ice confirmations The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional acces sories and special campaigns performed Work performed at km Date 12 228 z Serv...

Page 231: ...Work performed at km Date 12 229 z Service...

Page 232: ...12 230 z Service...

Page 233: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 232 Certificate for Keyless Ride 234 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con trol 236 13 231 z Appendix...

Page 234: ...plies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu...

Page 235: ...ie 15 des r gles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire d interf rences nuisibles et 2 le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les...

Page 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ...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 239: ...battery 157 Charging disconnected battery 158 Indicator light for vehicle voltage 32 Installing 159 Maintenance instructions 156 Removing 158 Technical data 200 Brake fluid Check fluid level at rear 1...

Page 240: ...g off 68 Switching on 69 Technology in detail 122 E Electrical system Technical Data 200 Emergency on off switch kill switch 17 Operating 56 Engine Starting 101 Technical Data 192 Warning for electron...

Page 241: ...l 129 Horn 15 I Ignition Switching off 51 Switching on 50 Immobilizer Emergency key 54 Spare key 51 Warning indicator 31 Indicator lights 18 Overview 20 Instrument cluster Ambient light photosensor 18...

Page 242: ...erall view left 15 N Notice concerning current status 7 O Odometer Resetting 60 Offroad riding 105 Onboard power socket Information on use 166 Position on motorcycle 13 Onboard tool kit Position on mo...

Page 243: ...dometer 18 Spring preload Adjusting 93 Rear adjuster 13 Starting 101 Control 17 Steering lock Locking 50 Suspension Technical Data 196 Switching off 109 T Tachometer 18 Technical data Alarm system 201...

Page 244: ...temperature 34 Displays 24 DTC 41 Electronic engine management 34 Engine management system 35 Engine oil level 33 Fuel reserve 43 Gear not programmed 45 Hill Start Control 44 Immobilizer 31 Light sou...

Page 245: ...14 243 z Index...

Page 246: ...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 247: ...7 AKI 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Approx 20 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 36 3 psi 2 5 bar with tire cold Tir...

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