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Summary of Contents for R nineT

Page 1: ...Rider s manual RnineT 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: ...h are beneficial to operating and road safety and help retain the value of your vehicle as much as possi ble Documentation confirming per formance of maintenance work is a precondition for generous ha...

Page 4: ...ction displays 25 Warning lights 26 Service display 35 Riding time 35 4 Operation 37 Steering and ignition lock 38 Emergency on off switch kill switch 40 Lights 40 Hazard warning flashers 42 Turn indi...

Page 5: ...ssories 132 10 Care 133 Care products 134 Washing your motorcy cle 134 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 135 Paint care 136 Paint preservation 136 Store motorcycle 136 Return motorcycle to use 136...

Page 6: ...13 Appendix 179 Certificate for electronic immobilizer 180 14 Index 182...

Page 7: ...s Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Notice concerning current status 8 Additional sources of information 8 Certificates and operating permits 8 Data memory 8 1 5 z Ge...

Page 8: ...nt part of the 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...

Page 9: ...ount of country specific differences If your motorcycle features equipment that is not described here you can find these features described in a separate manual Technical data All dimensions weights a...

Page 10: ...ice Certificates and operating permits The certificates for the vehicle and the official operating per mits for possible accessories are available at www bmw motorrad com certification Data memory Gen...

Page 11: ...contains the appropriate pri vacy policy notices The privacy policy notices contain information on the right to delete or correct data The vehicle manufacturer also provides the manufacturer contact...

Page 12: ...is necessary for pro viding control unit functions In addition it is used by the vehicle manufacturer to detect and elim inate malfunctions as well as to optimize vehicle functions The majority of th...

Page 13: ...ated navigation system Entered navigation destinations Data about the use of Inter net services This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or is on a device connected to the vehicle such as a smar...

Page 14: ...formation on data privacy is also provided there Personal data may be used in order to provide online services The data is exchanged over a secure connection i e with the vehicle manufacturer s IT sys...

Page 15: ...Overviews General view left side 15 General view right side 17 Underneath the seat 18 Multifunction switch left 19 Multifunction switch right 20 Instrument cluster 21 2 13 z Overviews...

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

Page 17: ...on front wheel 65 2 Checking clutch function 102 3 Refueling 82 4 Removing passenger seat frame 125 5 Adjusting damping on rear wheel 66 6 Sockets 124 7 Check engine oil level 95 8 Type plate left on...

Page 18: ...2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...brake fluid level 100 2 Topping up engine oil 96 3 Vehicle identification num ber front right at the bot tom of the rear frame 4 Checking rear brake fluid level 101 5 Adjusting spring preload 64 6 Re...

Page 20: ...ating Instructions 2 Jump start terminal 116 3 Fuse box Replace fuses 119 4 Tire inflation pressure table 5 Payload table 6 Onboard vehicle toolkit 92 7 Diagnostic socket Removing the diagnostic conne...

Page 21: ...her 41 2 Hazard warning lights sys tem 42 3 Deactivate ABS 53 Deactivating ASC 54 4 Turn indicators 42 5 Horn 6 Rocker button MENU Multifunction displays 25 Selecting displays 44 Resetting the trip od...

Page 22: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated gripsOE Operating heated grips 55 2 Emergency on off switch kill switch 40 3 Starter button Starting engine 76 2 20 z Overviews...

Page 23: ...Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 24 3 Photodiode for the bright ness control in the multi function displays 4 Multifunction displays 25 5 Tachometer 2 21 z Overviews...

Page 24: ...2 22 z Overviews...

Page 25: ...Displays Indicator and warning lights 24 Multifunction displays 25 Warning lights 26 Service display 35 Riding time 35 3 23 z Displays...

Page 26: ...adlight flasher 41 2 General warning light Display in conjunction with warning symbols in multi function display 26 3 Neutral indicator light 4 ASC indicator and warning light 32 5 Turn signal indicat...

Page 27: ...Multifunction displays 1 Onboard computer Selecting displays in the speedometer 44 2 Unit 3 Value 4 Warning symbol Shown in conjunction with general warning light 26 5 Gear indicator 3 25 z Displays...

Page 28: ...mbols are displayed You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the follow ing pages Warnings that do not have their own warning light are shown as a warning symbol 1 in the mul tifunction...

Page 29: ...e too high 30 General warning light lights up Engine symbol appears on the display Engine in emergency operation mode 30 General warning light flashes Engine symbol appears on the display Engine warni...

Page 30: ...or and warning light flashes rapidly ASC intervention 32 ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowly ASC self diagnosis not completed 33 ASC indicator and warning light lights up ASC switched off 3...

Page 31: ...y text Meaning General warning light lights up Symbols for fuel re serve and odome ter TRIP R are dis played Fuel down to reserve 34 General warning light lights up Symbol for service is displayed Ser...

Page 32: ...ngine oil temperature is too high If possible continue driving in the part load range to cool down the engine Should the engine oil tem perature frequently be too high have the fault rectified as quic...

Page 33: ...which can lead to a severe secondary fault The engine is in the emergency oper ation mode Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an...

Page 34: ...be driven a few yards Ride off slowly It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self diagnosis has been completed ABS switched off ABS indicator light lights up Possible cause...

Page 35: ...fault The ASC function is not available You may continue riding It must be noted that the ASC function is not available You should also take account of the additional information on situa tions that...

Page 36: ...on the consumption and on the fuel quantity that was still available at the time of switch on The odometer for the fuel reserve is reset when the fuel quantity after refueling is greater than the fuel...

Page 37: ...be displayed and counted down in steps of 100 miles The SERV D display 1 is briefly shown after the Pre Ride Check NOTICE If the service display appears more than one month before the service date th...

Page 38: ...3 36 z Displays...

Page 39: ...Lights 40 Hazard warning flashers 42 Turn indicators 42 Display 44 Anti theft alarm system DWA 49 Clock 50 Date 51 Adjusting brightness 52 Antilock Braking System ABS 53 Automatic Stability Control A...

Page 40: ...over On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Otherwise the angle of the ground determines whether the handlebars are set to the left or right Turn handlebars to...

Page 41: ...the engine could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling signal for start ing is not issued The warning is displayed in the multifunction display with the key symbol Always store further v...

Page 42: ...CE The engine can only be started in the operating position Lights Parking light and low beam headlight The parking lights come on au tomatically when the ignition is switched on NOTICE The parking li...

Page 43: ...rking lights come on Switch ignition on and then off again to switch off parking light Headlight courtesy delay feature Turn off ignition Immediately after turning off the ignition pull switch 1 back...

Page 44: ...uration of operation If the turn signal button is no longer pressed the hazard warning lights function is activated again Switching on ignition 38 Press button 1 to switch on hazard warning flashers I...

Page 45: ...ft 50 m Speed is between 18 mph and 60 mph 30 km h and 100 km h after covering a particular distance depending on the speed or when acceler ating Speed is above 60 mph 100 km h after turn signal flash...

Page 46: ...until desired value is dis played Possible displays Total mileage ODO Trip distance 1 TRIP 1 Trip distance 2 TRIP 2 Automatic trip distance TRIP A is automatically reset if at least 5 hours have pass...

Page 47: ...Engine temperature ENGTMP Clock CLOCK Call up menu for settings SETUP ENTER 4 45 z Operation...

Page 48: ...ching on ignition 38 The onboard computer is dis played Briefly press button 1 repeat edly until desired value is dis played Possible displays Date DATE Average fuel consumption CONS1 Current fuel con...

Page 49: ...verage speed Switching on ignition 38 Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until SPEED is displayed Press and hold button 1 until the average speed 2 is reset Resetting average fuel consumption Switching...

Page 50: ...Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until RDTIME is dis played Press and hold button 1 until driving time 2 is reset 4 48 z Operation...

Page 51: ...ly difference is that the alarm cannot be set off if the system is disconnected from the motorcycle battery The duration of the alarm sig nal is approx 26 seconds Dur ing the DWA alarm an alarm tone s...

Page 52: ...s are avail able DWA ON DWA is activated or is activated automatically when the ignition is switched off DWA OFF DWA is deactivated Press and hold button 1 to exit SET DWA SETUP ENTER is displayed Clo...

Page 53: ...tes 4 flash Briefly press button 1 to incre ment minutes Briefly press button 2 to decre ment minutes The minutes are set Press and hold button 2 until minutes no longer flash The clock is set Press a...

Page 54: ...SET YEAR is displayed Briefly press 1 to increment year 5 Briefly press button 2 to decre ment year 5 Press and hold button 2 until year no longer flashes The year is set Press and hold button 1 to ex...

Page 55: ...iving Press and hold button 1 un til first the ASC indicator and warning light 2 and then the ABS indicator and warning light 3 change their display be havior The ASC setting remains un changed ABS in...

Page 56: ...38 NOTICE The ASC function can also be deactivated while riding Press and hold button 1 until the ASC indicator and warning light 2 changes its display be havior The ABS setting remains un changed ASC...

Page 57: ...The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is running NOTICE The increase in power consumption caused by the heated grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speed...

Page 58: ...ve passenger seat 56 Pull locking mechanism 1 up wards Pull rider s seat 2 toward rear and remove Installing rider s seat Insert rider s seat 1 in the tabs arrows Press down firmly on rear re gion of...

Page 59: ...er seat Insert passenger seat 2 in rear frame making sure that tab 5 of passenger seat is seated in rear frame Hand tighten screw 1 using motorcycle seat key 4 Pull grab strap 1 over passen ger seat 4...

Page 60: ...4 58 z Operation...

Page 61: ...Setting Mirrors 60 Headlight 60 Clutch 61 Brakes 62 Spring preload 63 Damping 65 Adjustable footrest system 67 5 59 z Setting...

Page 62: ...tener Headlight Headlight adjustment right hand left hand traffic This motorcycle s headlight fea tures a symmetrical low beam No special measures are required prior to operating the motorcycle in a c...

Page 63: ...r Air in the clutch system Do not twist the handlebar fit ting or the handlebars WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever while driving Accident hazard Adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is station...

Page 64: ...G Modified position of the brake fluid reservoir Air in the brake system Do not twist the handlebar fit ting or the handlebars WARNING Adjusting the brake lever while driving Accident hazard Only adju...

Page 65: ...the front wheel must be adapted to the weight of the rider Higher weight requires a higher spring preload lower weight requires a lower spring preload Adjust spring preload on front wheel Park motorcy...

Page 66: ...rease spring deflection reduce spring preload turn adjusting screws 2 with vehicle tools in direction B Make sure that the same val ues are set on the left and right Setting It is essential to set the...

Page 67: ...th road An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjust compression damping on front wheel Adjust compression damping with adjustin...

Page 68: ...ing turn adjusting screw with tool from onboard tool kit so that mark ing 1 points to lower figure on scale Rebound stage basic setting front Position 1 comfortable setting with rider 187 lbs 85 kg Re...

Page 69: ...nter clockwise direction NOTICE A recommendation on the chassis calibration is provided in the chapter Technical Data Chassis Adjustable footrest system with Option 719 Milled Parts Set ClassicOE or w...

Page 70: ...e sired position and tighten the screw 2 Rotor on base plate 15 lb ft 20 Nm WARNING Incorrectly adjusted footrest due to the rotor being moved Accident hazard If the rotor is moved the footrest adjust...

Page 71: ...ow of the footrest joint 1 must point upward or slightly to the rear and upward Install screw 3 Remove and install the footrest joint on the side of the switch unit in the same way Footrest joint on r...

Page 72: ...piece 1 can be adjusted by turning the foot piece into different positions Remove the screw 2 Clean the thread Turn the foot piece 1 into the desired position Install the new screw 2 Foot piece on fo...

Page 73: ...Clean the thread Turn the foot piece 1 into the desired position Install the new screw 2 Foot piece on gearshift lever Thread locking compound micro encapsulated 7 lb ft 10 Nm 5 71 z Setting...

Page 74: ...5 72 z Setting...

Page 75: ...Riding Safety information 74 Observe checklist 76 Starting 76 Breaking in 79 Brakes 80 Parking your motorcycle 81 Refueling 81 Securing motorcycle for trans port 83 6 73 z Riding...

Page 76: ...res for the current gross vehicle weight Pack heavy pieces of luggage and cargo as low and as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible with tank bagOA Observe maximum payload of tank rucksack...

Page 77: ...un the fuel tank dry Do not run the engine with the spark plug socket removed Stop the engine immediately if it misfires Use unleaded fuel only Comply with all specified main tenance intervals ATTENTI...

Page 78: ...ing rear brake fluid level 101 Starting Starting engine Switching on ignition 38 Pre Ride Check is carried out 77 ABS self diagnosis is performed 78 Engage neutral or pull back clutch lever if a gear...

Page 79: ...ndicator and warning lights 3 are switched on Phase 2 The general warning light 2 changes from a steady light to flashing The needle 4 for the speedome ter moves to top speed The needle 5 for the RPM...

Page 80: ...sensors 3 mph 5 km h If an ABS error is displayed after the ABS self diagnosis is com pleted It remains possible to continue riding Bear in mind that nei ther the ABS function nor the integral functio...

Page 81: ...ed range fre quently avoid driving for long periods at a constant speed Choose curvy slightly hilly sec tions of road if possible Observe the engine run in speeds Engine run in speed 5000 min 1 Mileag...

Page 82: ...ront wheel The clutch should also be disengaged at the same time With the frequently trained extreme emergency braking in which the brake pressure is gen erated as quickly as possible and with great f...

Page 83: ...age cause by tipping over Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm ATTENTION Loading of the side stand with additional weight Component damage cause by tipping over Do not sit on...

Page 84: ...explosion hazard Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank ATTENTION Component damage Component damage due to over filled fuel tank If the fuel tank is overfilled the excess fuel will...

Page 85: ...quantity which can be re fueled if the fuel tank was com pletely emptied i e if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel Usable fuel quantity Approx 4 8 gal Approx 18 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2...

Page 86: ...nch components e g brake lines or wiring harnesses Fasten tensioning strap at front on both sides to bottom of fork bridge Fasten rear straps on both sides to the brackets of the passenger footrests a...

Page 87: ...Technology in detail General notes 86 Antilock Brake System ABS 86 Automatic Stability Control ASC 88 7 85 z Technology in detail...

Page 88: ...e road surface condition What happens when rough roads are encountered Rough roads can briefly lead to a loss of contact between the tires and the road surface The transferable braking force is then r...

Page 89: ...ction is de activated for safety reasons and an ABS error is indicated A self diagnosis routine must be com pleted before the error will be displayed Apart from problems with the BMW Motorrad ABS unus...

Page 90: ...when the slip limit is exceeded Special situations As lean angles increase accel eration potential is also progres sively restricted by the laws of physics This can result in de layed acceleration whe...

Page 91: ...hrot tle grip should never be suddenly twisted back completely unless the clutch is disengaged at the same time The engine s brak ing torque could cause the rear wheel to lock resulting in un stable m...

Page 92: ...7 90 z Technology in detail...

Page 93: ...2 Front wheel stand 93 Rear wheel stand 94 Engine oil 95 Brake system 97 Clutch 102 Tires 102 Rims and tires 102 Wheels 103 Headlight 111 Light sources 112 Jump starting 116 Battery 117 Fuses 119 Diag...

Page 94: ...y out some of the work If you are in doubt consult a spe cialist workshop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Tool kit 1 Open ended wrench AF 14 17 Adjusting mirror arm 60 Adjust spring...

Page 95: ...stand Place motorcycle on a front wheel stand BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 94 Use basic stand with mount ing pieces The basic stand and its ac...

Page 96: ...e height of the front wheel stand or auxiliary stand if necessary Attach the front wheel stand to the front suspension and press it on the ground evenly Rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand Pa...

Page 97: ...hat both stand rollers rest on ground Then press the grip down to the ground Engine oil Check engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of the oil filling quantity as the oil level is temperature d...

Page 98: ...cted at an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Topping up engine oil Park motorcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level Wipe area around oil fill lo...

Page 99: ...ate the footbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure points are perceptible ATTENTION Improper working on the brake system Endangering of the operating safety of the...

Page 100: ...brake In order to ensure the operat ing 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 fac...

Page 101: ...t the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Brake pad wear The rear brake ha...

Page 102: ...id reservoir horizontal motorcycle standing upright Check brake fluid level in front brake fluid reservoir 1 NOTICE The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear Front...

Page 103: ...surface is firm and level Hold vehicle straight Read brake fluid level at rear brake fluid reservoir 1 NOTICE The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear Rear brake...

Page 104: ...loss of tire inflation pres sure Use valve caps with rubber sealing ring and screw on firmly Park motorcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level Check tire pressures against data below Fro...

Page 105: ...main grooves on every tire If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks the tire is completely worn The locations of the marks are indi cated on the edge of the tire e g by the letters TI...

Page 106: ...orcycle to different wheels please contact a specialist workshop preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer In some cases the data stored in the control units can be adapted for the new wheel sizes Remove fro...

Page 107: ...1 apart slightly by turning brake caliper 2 back and forth against brake rotor 3 Carefully pull brake calipers back and outward to remove them from brake rotors ATTENTION Motorcycle tips to the side...

Page 108: ...s 1 on left and right Slightly press the quick release axle inward for a better grip on the right side Pull out the quick release axle 3 while supporting the front wheel Place front wheel down and rol...

Page 109: ...nstall the spacer bushing 1 ATTENTION Front wheel installation op posite the running direction Accident hazard Observe running direction ar rows on tire or rim Roll the front wheel into the front susp...

Page 110: ...se axle on the right side at the same time Screw on quick release axle 37 lb ft 50 Nm Tighten the clamping bolts 1 on left and right to the appro priate torque Clamping screw in axle adapter Tightenin...

Page 111: ...the brake disc Risk of accident due to delayed braking effect Before driving off check that the braking effect kicks in with out any delay Engage the brakes repeatedly continuing until the brake pads...

Page 112: ...e of a wheel which does not comply with series speci fications Malfunctions in ABS operation Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS system at the beginning of this chapter...

Page 113: ...possible and align it so that clamp mark GS 1 faces mark 2 Tighten screw 1 Clamp on silencer and exhaust manifold 21 lb ft 28 Nm Headlight Removing and installing light housing Switch off ignition 39...

Page 114: ...roper fastening of the reflector Avoid applying excessive force Press screw 2 up using screw driver Swivel lamp housing towards rear Clamp 1 engages in lamp housing Tighten screw 2 Light sources Repla...

Page 115: ...the glass against soiling only grasp the light source by the base Insert light source 1 into the light housing Fold wire spring clip 2 closed and swivel into the locking Slip on rubber cap 1 Connect c...

Page 116: ...ys use a clean dry cloth to hold the light source Insert light source 1 for parking lamps into socket 2 Insert socket 1 for parking lamps into lamp housing Install lamp housing Replacing front and rea...

Page 117: ...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 use a clean dry clo...

Page 118: ...clips of jump leads and mo torcycle Danger of short circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends ATTENTION Jump starting with a voltage higher than 12 V Damage to t...

Page 119: ...service life and is also required for warranty claims Compliance with the points be low is important in order to maxi mize battery life Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry Do not open the b...

Page 120: ...case charge the battery directly from the terminals of the battery disconnected from the vehicle ATTENTION A fully discharged battery must be charged via a power socket or extra socket Damage to vehic...

Page 121: ...torcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level Remove passenger seat 56 Remove rider s seat 56 Press hook 1 The fuse box is unlocked and can be pulled to the left and released from the brack...

Page 122: ...otorcycle experiences malfunc tions Only have the data link con nector disconnected by a spe cialist workshop or other autho rized persons during your next BMW Service appointment Have the work perfor...

Page 123: ...Seat diagnostic connector 2 into the bracket 3 The locks 1 engage Installing rider s seat 56 Install passenger seat 57 8 121 z Maintenance...

Page 124: ...8 122 z Maintenance...

Page 125: ...Accessories General notes 124 Sockets 124 Luggage 125 Passenger frame 125 Hump cover 130 Optional accessories 132 9 123 z Accessories...

Page 126: ...cessory products of any kind Comply with legal requirements for any modifications The mo torcycle shall not violate the reg ulations governing motorcycle approval for highway use applica ble in your o...

Page 127: ...stems and their fastening is available at your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Passenger frame Removing passenger frame ATTENTION Hard or sharp edged compo nents Scratching or damage to the paint Use...

Page 128: ...onent damage Do not pinch components e g brake lines or wiring harnesses Detach lines 1 from bracket Remove screws 2 Remove screws 1 and take off passenger frame 2 backwards with carrier for silencerO...

Page 129: ...w 4 Bracket for silencer on rear frame with carrier for silencerOA 14 lb ft 19 Nm 14 lb ft 19 Nm with carrier for silencerOA Align silencer 1 on bracket 2 position washer 3 and install screw 4 Silence...

Page 130: ...uggage rack 1 see figure must be complied with Load capacity of the lug gage frame max 18 lbs max 8 kg Installing passenger frame ATTENTION Hard or sharp edged compo nents Scratching or damage to the...

Page 131: ...sely Install screws 3 Passenger seat frame on rear frame 14 lb ft 19 Nm Tighten the screw 1 Silencer on passenger frame 14 lb ft 19 Nm ATTENTION Pinching of components Component damage Do not pinch co...

Page 132: ...and install screws 3 Footrest system on rear frame 14 lb ft 19 Nm Installing rider s seat 56 Install passenger seat 57 Remove rear wheel stand Hump cover with hump coverOA Install the hump cover Remov...

Page 133: ...Nm Installing rider s seat 56 Insert the hump cover 1 in the retaining bracket making sure that the stop pads 4 of the hump cover are engaged in the retaining bracket Hand tighten the screw 2 with the...

Page 134: ...ridge on rear frame 6 lb ft 8 Nm Installing rider s seat 56 Install passenger seat 57 Optional accessories Optional accessory Your authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer offers you qualified advice in choos...

Page 135: ...Care Care products 134 Washing your motorcycle 134 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 135 Paint care 136 Paint preservation 136 Store motorcycle 136 Return motorcycle to use 136 10 133 z Care...

Page 136: ...use highly acidic or al kaline cleaning agents Washing your motorcycle BMW Motorrad recommends that you use BMW Insect Re mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt from painted parts befo...

Page 137: ...leaning agent Headlight diffuser and turn indicator glass made of plastic Clean off dirt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water NOTICE Soften stubborn dirt and dead insects by covering the...

Page 138: ...ntamination on the paint fin 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 Motorr...

Page 139: ...Observe checklist before start ing 10 137 z Care...

Page 140: ...10 138 z Care...

Page 141: ...connections 141 Fuel 145 Engine oil 146 Engine 146 Clutch 147 Transmission 147 Rear wheel drive 148 Frame 148 Chassis 149 Brakes 150 Wheels and tires 151 Electrical system 152 Dimensions 153 Weights 1...

Page 142: ...Fold in side stand Gear is engaged and clutch is not operated Shift transmission to neutral or disengage clutch Fuel tank is empty Refueling procedure 82 Battery is drained Charging a connected batter...

Page 143: ...apter M8 x 35 Tightening sequence Tighten the screws 6 times alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb ft 19 Nm Screw in quick release axle M20 x 1 5 18 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Val...

Page 144: ...x 14 4 8 18 lb ft 25 Nm Headlight Value Valid Headlight on bracket M8 x 40 14 lb ft 19 Nm Front wheel cover Value Valid Front wheel cover on fork M5 x 20 4 lb ft 5 Nm Frame Value Valid Footrest syste...

Page 145: ...e M6 x 14 5 6 lb ft 8 Nm Exhaust system Value Valid Clamp on silencer and exhaust manifold M8 x 40 10 9 21 lb ft 28 Nm Silencer on passenger frame M8 x 40 14 lb ft 19 Nm Bracket for silencer on rear f...

Page 146: ...Exhaust system Value Valid Silencer on bracket M8 x 40 7 lb ft 10 Nm with car rier for si lencerOA 11 144 z Technical data...

Page 147: ...quality Premium unleaded max 15 ethanol E15 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON Usable fuel quantity Approx 4 8 gal Approx 18 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l Fuel consumption 44 mpg 5 3 l 100 km in...

Page 148: ...Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Engine Engine number location On crankcase at lower right below starter motor Engine type 12 2...

Page 149: ...ating temperature Clutch Clutch design Single plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6 gear transmission with integrated torsional vibration damper claw shift via sliding sleeves Tr...

Page 150: ...Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of rear wheel drive 2 910 32 11 teeth Rear axle differential oil SAE 70W 80 hypoid axle G3 Frame Frame design Lattice tube frame with supporting drive unit Location of ty...

Page 151: ...rebound stage damping and spring preload Spring travel on the rear wheel 4 7 in 120 mm on wheel Recommendation on chassis and suspension ad justment for one up operation Spring preload Turn adjustment...

Page 152: ...in min 4 mm Wear limit Free travel of brake actuation Front wheel brake 0 03 0 07 in 0 7 1 7 mm at piston Rear wheel Type of rear wheel brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2 piston floating...

Page 153: ...0 km h Front wheel Front wheel design Spoke wheel with 40 spokes Front wheel rim size 3 5 x 17 Front tire designation 120 70 ZR 17 Load index for front tire At least 58 Permitted front wheel imbalance...

Page 154: ...Fuses Fuse 1 10 A Instrument cluster anti theft alarm system DWA ignition switch OBD diagnostic socket coil for cut off relay Fuse 2 4 A ABS control unit engine control unit output cut off relay spee...

Page 155: ...10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Dimensions Motorcycle length 83 1 in 2110 mm measured over rear wheel Motorcycle height 48 8 in 1240 mm in DIN normal position with mirror...

Page 156: ...weight 489 lbs 222 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Gross vehicle weight 948 lbs 430 kg Maximum payload 459 lbs 208 kg Performance data Maximum speed 124 mph 200 km...

Page 157: ...defects 156 BMW Motorrad Service 157 BMW Motorrad Service History 157 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 158 Maintenance work 158 Maintenance schedule 161 Maintenance confirmations 162 Service confirmati...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...nance intervals Have all maintenance and repair tasks confirmed in the Service chapter in these Operating In structions Documented proof of scheduled maintenance is es sential for generous treatment o...

Page 160: ...rad retailer before it turns the motorcycle over to you BMW running in check The BMW running in check must be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 300 mi and 750 mi 500 km and 1200 km BM...

Page 161: ...The required scope of mainte nance work for your motorcy cle can be found in the following maintenance schedule 12 159 z Service...

Page 162: ...12 160 z Service...

Page 163: ...ternator belt 10 Telescopic fork oil change 11 Adjusting engine synchro nization 12 Change brake fluid in en tire system a annually or ev ery 6000 miles 10000 km whichever comes first b annually or ev...

Page 164: ...discs for wear Checking the front wheel brake fluid level Checking the rear brake pads and brake disc for wear Checking the rear wheel brake fluid level Checking for play in the throttle cable Checki...

Page 165: ...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 12 163 z Service...

Page 166: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 167: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 168: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 169: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 170: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 171: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 172: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 173: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 174: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 175: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 176: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 177: ...ngine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil chang...

Page 178: ...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 12 176 z Serv...

Page 179: ...Work performed at km Date 12 177 z Service...

Page 180: ...12 178 z Service...

Page 181: ...Appendix Certificate for electronic immobi lizer 180 13 179 z Appendix...

Page 182: ...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 183: ...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 184: ...Average speed display SPEED 46 Resetting 47 B Battery Charging a disconnected battery 118 Maintenance instructions 117 Position on motorcycle 18 Recharging connected battery 118 Replacing the battery...

Page 185: ...etting 47 E Electrical system Technical data 152 Emergency off switch 20 Operating 40 Engine Indicator light for engine electronics 30 Severe fault 31 Starting 76 Technical data 146 Engine oil Check f...

Page 186: ...30 Overview 24 Vehicle voltage too low 31 Instrument cluster Ambient light photosensor 21 Overview 21 J Jump starting 116 K Keys 38 L Light sources High beam headlight 112 Low beam headlight 112 Parki...

Page 187: ...g lights 24 Instrument cluster 21 Left side of motorcycle 15 Left side multifunction switch 19 Multifunction displays 25 Right handlebar fitting 20 Right side of motorcycle 17 Underneath the seat 18 P...

Page 188: ...5 Fuses 152 General notes 7 Light sources 153 Performance data 154 Rear wheel drive 148 Spark plugs 152 Standards 7 Transmission 147 Weights 154 Wheels and tires 151 Tire pressures Sign 18 Tires Check...

Page 189: ...Wheels Checking spokes 103 Checking wheel rims 102 Installing rear wheel 110 Installing the front wheel 106 Remove front wheel 104 Size change 103 Technical data 151 14 187 z Index...

Page 190: ...14 188 z Index...

Page 191: ...ation of this work in whole or part are pro hibited without the express writ ten approval of BMW Motorrad Aftersales Original Rider s Manual printed in Germany WARNING Harmful substances Operating ser...

Page 192: ...ox 4 8 gal Approx 18 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l Tire pressures Front tire pressure 36 3 psi 2 5 bar with tire cold Rear tire pressure 39 2 psi 2 7 bar One up with cold tires...

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