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General views

Instrument panel, 18
Left multifunction switch, 14
Left side of motorcycle, 11
Multifunction display, 20
Right multifunction switch, 16
Right side of motorcycle, 13
Underneath the seat, 17
Warning and telltale lights, 21

Grip heating

Control, 16
Operation, 48

Hazard warning flashers

Control, 14, 16
Operation, 46

Headlight

Beam throw, 61
Driving on right/driving on
left, 61
Headlight beam-throw
adjustment, 11

Helmet holder

Helmet, securing, 64
Position on the motorcycle, 17

Horn, 14

I

Ignition

Switching off, 40
Switching on, 40

Immobiliser

Reserve key, 41
Warning, 30

Instrument panel

Ambient-light brightness
sensor, 18
Overview, 18

J

Jump starting, 122

K

Keys, 40

L

Lights

Control, 14
Headlight flasher, operating, 45

High-beam headlight,
operating, 45
Low-beam headlight, 45
Operating auxiliary
headlights, 46
Parking lights, operating, 45
Side light, 45

Luggage

Instructions for loading, 66

M

Maintenance

General instructions, 96

Maintenance intervals, 150
Mirrors

Adjusting, 54

Mobility services, 150
Motorcycle

care, 129
Cleaning, 129
Lashing, 76
Laying up, 132
Parking, 74
Restoring to use, 132

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Summary of Contents for 2011 R 1200 GS

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual R 1200 GS Adventure The Ultimate Riding Machine ProCarManuals com...

Page 2: ...e data Model Vehicle identification number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address p...

Page 3: ...ontains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to h...

Page 4: ...arning and telltale lights 21 Service due indicator 22 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tyre pressures 23 Oil level 24 Warnings 25 4 Operation 39 Ignition switch and steering lock 40 Electronic immobil...

Page 5: ...d 111 Bulbs 113 Air filter 120 Jump starting 122 Battery 124 9 Care 129 Care products 130 Washing motorcycle 130 Cleaning easily damaged components 130 Paint care 131 Protective wax coating 132 Laying...

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

Page 8: ...Specific instructions on how to operate control ad just or look after items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to...

Page 9: ...is Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply...

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

Page 11: ...iews General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Multifunction switch left 14 Handlebar fitting right 16 Underneath the seat 17 Instrument panel 18 2 9 z General views ProCarMan...

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Page 13: ...ter for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument panel 61 4 Clutch fluid reservoir 104 5 Type plate on frame be hind side cover 6 Seat lock 62 7 Power socket 88 8 Adjuster for damping char acter...

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Page 15: ...5 2 Fuel filler neck 74 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 101 4 Vehicle Identification Num ber VIN on steering head bearing 5 Air filter behind right side panel 120 6 Engine oil filler neck 98 7 Brake flu...

Page 16: ...s 44 2 with auxiliary head lightsOE Operation of the auxiliary headlights 46 3 with BMW Motorrad In tegral ABS IIOE Operating the ABS 49 with Automatic Stability ControlOE Operating ASC 50 4 with Elec...

Page 17: ...6 Flashing turn indicators left 46 Hazard warning flashers 46 7 Headlight flasher and high beam headlight 45 2 15 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 18: ...Starter button 68 3 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating control 48 4 Flashing turn indicators right 46 Hazard warning flashers 46 5 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 46 Pushbutton cancel h...

Page 19: ...Underneath the seat 1 User Guide 2 Battery 124 3 Toolkit Payload table in tool tray Tyre pressures table in tool tray 4 Helmet holder 64 2 17 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 20: ...20 5 Ambient light brightness sensor for adapting the brightness of the instru ment lighting with anti theft alarm DWA OE Anti theft alarm telltale light see the instructions for use for the anti thef...

Page 21: ...Multifunction display 20 Meanings of the status indicat ors 21 Warning and telltale lights 21 Service due indicator 22 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tyre pressures 23 Oil level 24 Warnings 25 3 19 z...

Page 22: ...5 4 with Automatic Stability ControlOE ASC warnings and status indicators 34 5 Warnings 25 6 The horizontal bars indic ate the level of the engine temperature 7 with on board com puterOE On board comp...

Page 23: ...nge with fuel re maining in the fuel tank 22 OIL Oil level 24 with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE RDC P Tyre pressures 23 Warning and telltale lights 1 Telltale light for left turn indicators 2 High...

Page 24: ...after the Pre Ride Check completes If service is overdue the due date or the odometer reading at which service was due is accompanied by the Gener al warning light showing yellow The word Service rem...

Page 25: ...culate range is not shown and might not be the same as the average consump tion reading that appears on the display Ambient temperature with on board computerOE When the motorcycle is at a standstill...

Page 26: ...vel indicator 1 gives you an indication of the engine oil level You can call up this read ing only when the motorcycle is at a standstill The preconditions for the oil level check are as follows Engin...

Page 27: ...g text such as 2 or a warn ing symbol such as 3 appearing in the multifunction display The General warning light shows red or yellow depending on the ur gency of the warning If two or more warnings oc...

Page 28: ...ay Engine in emergency operation mode 30 Flashes red Appears on the dis play Insufficient engine oil pressure 31 Lights up red Appears on the dis play Insufficient battery charge current 31 Lights up...

Page 29: ...n the dis play Appears on the dis play Ice warning 33 Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 33 Lights up ABS deactivated 33 Lights up ABS fault 33 Appears on the dis play ASC intervention 34 Quick...

Page 30: ...5 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play ASC fault 35 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance 35 The critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red A...

Page 31: ...r system error 37 or is displayed Lights up yellow RDC appears on the display Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 37 DWALO appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery weak 38 Lights up yellow DWA...

Page 32: ...fuel tank dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel approx 4 l Refuelling 74 Engine in emergency operation mode The General warning light shows y...

Page 33: ...e by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Insufficient battery charge current The General warning light shows red The battery symbol appears on the display A discharged b...

Page 34: ...114 Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear 115 Bulbs defective The General warning light shows yellow LAMPS appears on the dis play A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is eas...

Page 35: ...Self diagnosis did not complete so the ABS function is not avail able The motorcycle must be ridden at a speed of at least 5 km h in order for ABS self dia gnosis to complete Pull away slowly Bear in...

Page 36: ...ty at the rear wheel and has intervened to re duce torque The warning light flashes for longer than ASC in tervention lasts This affords the rider visual feedback on control intervention even after th...

Page 37: ...The ASC symbol appears on the display Possible cause The ASC control unit has detec ted a fault The ASC function and the off road ASC function are not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind t...

Page 38: ...ible opportunity Before you adjust tyre pres sure read the information on temperature compensation and adjusting pressure in the section entitled Engineering details Have the tyre checked for damage b...

Page 39: ...otorrad dealer Sensor defective or system error with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE The General warning light shows yellow The tyre symbol appears on the display or is displayed Possible cause Motorc...

Page 40: ...iginal capa city There is no assurance of how long the anti theft alarm can remain operational if the motor cycle s battery is disconnected Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an autho...

Page 41: ...Emergency off switch kill switch 47 Grip heating 48 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 49 Automatic Stability Control ASC 50 Clutch 51 Brakes 52 Shift mechanism 53 Mirrors 54 Windscreen 54 Handlebars 55 Sprin...

Page 42: ...same key with aluminium caseOA with aluminium topcaseOA If you wish you can arrange to have the cases and the top case fitted with locks that can be opened with this key as well Consult a specialist w...

Page 43: ...liser EWS The motorcycle s electronics exchange certain continuously changing signals with the elec tronics in the key these signals are specific to your motorcycle and they are transmitted via the ri...

Page 44: ...k Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition without on board computerOE w...

Page 45: ...gs Switch on the ignition without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE Press button 1 or button 2 to select a tripmeter reading in panel 3 The following values can be dis playe...

Page 46: ...P Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter without on board computerOE without tyre pressure monitor ing RDC OE Press and hold down button 1 or button 2 until the tripm...

Page 47: ...running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig nition and either switching on the high beam headlight or operating the headlight flasher High beam headlight and headlight flasher Press t...

Page 48: ...once they have cooled down sufficiently Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition The turn indicators are can celled automatically after you have ridden for approximate...

Page 49: ...ttons 1 and 2 at the same time to switch on the hazard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off Press button 3 to switch off the hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch kill switch 1 Emergen...

Page 50: ...bat tery if you are riding at low en gine speeds If the charge level is low grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery s start ing capability Set switch 1 to the desired heating stage The hand...

Page 51: ...onds The ABS warning light re mains ON The ABS function is deactiv ated but the integral function remains active Response with ABS deactivated If you deactivate the ABS the function is initially disab...

Page 52: ...ose sand ASC is active when the ASC symbol does not show This symbol appears on the display to indicate that ASC is active in off road mode This symbol appears on the display to indicate that ASC has...

Page 53: ...in two seconds The ASC symbol still does not show or continues to flash The ASC function is activated You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again An ASC fault has occurred...

Page 54: ...ebar fitting or the handlebars Attempting to adjust the handbrake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to acci dents Do not attempt to adjust the handbrake lever unless the mo torcycle is at a s...

Page 55: ...ift mechanism Adjusting shift lever Slacken screw 1 Turn peg 2 to the desired pos ition You might experience dif ficulties with gearshifts if the peg is set either too high or too low Check the settin...

Page 56: ...ghtening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it does not move out of position Mirror to adapter 22 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener Windscreen Adjusting windscreen...

Page 57: ...spring preload for riding in rough terrain and reduce if the terrain is level It is essential to set spring pre load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring...

Page 58: ...milar and with load Spring preload at setting 5 For riding off road Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Your motorcycl...

Page 59: ...r is at the LOW stop Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth s...

Page 60: ...and a half turns in the direc tion indicated by the S arrow Full load of fuel with rider 85 kg Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Settings Electronic Su...

Page 61: ...ar acteristic SPORT Sporty damping characteristic One up One up with luggage Two up with luggage In off road mode the meanings of the status indicators are as follows SOFT Soft damping charac teristic...

Page 62: ...ogress If the temperature is very low take the weight off the motor cycle before increasing spring preload if applicable have your passenger dismount The ESA indicator disappears from the display as s...

Page 63: ...beam throw is gener ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Spring preload adjustment might not suffice only if the motorcycle is very heavily loaded Under these circumstances...

Page 64: ...ar seat 2 Lift the rear seat at the front and release the key Remove the rear seat and place it upholstered side down on a clean surface Remove the front seat Remove the rear seat 62 Turn the key coun...

Page 65: ...udible click Install the rear seat 63 Install the rear seat Install the front seat 63 Engage rear seat 2 in mount 6 Push down firmly on the rear seat applying pressure to the front of the seat The rea...

Page 66: ...seat position Install the front seat 63 Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the front seat 62 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling Make sure the lock is out of the way when you h...

Page 67: ...iding Safety instructions 66 Checklist 68 Starting 68 Running in 71 Off roading 72 Brakes 73 Parking your motorcycle 74 Refuelling 74 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 76 5 65 z Riding ProCarMan...

Page 68: ...avy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with cases fitted as stated on the label inside the case with aluminium topcase...

Page 69: ...very hot when the motorcycle is in use There is a risk of burn injuries by contact with hot surfaces particularly at the silencer When you park the motorcycle make sure that no one comes into contact...

Page 70: ...ck important functions set tings and wear limits before you ride off Brakes Brake fluid levels front and rear Clutch Clutch fluid level Damping characteristic setting and spring preload Tyre tread dep...

Page 71: ...e engine starts Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine re fuses to start 134 Pre ride check The instrument panel runs a test of the General warning light when the ignition is switched o...

Page 72: ...BS self dia gnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind that neither the ABS function nor the integral brak ing function is available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a sp...

Page 73: ...ter reading 0 200 km 6500 min 1 Odometer reading 200 400 km 7500 min 1 Odometer reading 400 600 km maximum engine rpm for short bursts Odometer reading 600 900 km Do not omit the first inspection afte...

Page 74: ...brake pads will wear more rapidly if you ride fre quently on unsurfaced tracks or poor roads Check the thickness of the brake pads more frequently and replace the brake pads in good time Spring prelo...

Page 75: ...annot keep pace with the increase in deceleration and the tyres cannot transmit the full braking force to the surface of the road Under these circum stances the front wheel can lock up with BMW Motorr...

Page 76: ...the left On a gradient the motorcycle should always face uphill se lect 1st gear Centre stand Switch off the engine If the ground is soft or un even there is no guaran tee that the motorcycle will re...

Page 77: ...ted below do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck When refuelling after run ning on reserve make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve as other wise the sensor wi...

Page 78: ...cure the motorcycle are adequately pro tected against scratching Use adhesive tape or soft cloths for example for this purpose The motorcycle can topple and fall on its side Make sure that the motorcy...

Page 79: ...he straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tighten all the straps uniformly the motorcycle s suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear 5 77 z Ridi...

Page 80: ...5 78 z Riding ProCarManuals com...

Page 81: ...ng details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 80 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 82 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 84 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA 85 6 79 z Engineeri...

Page 82: ...than a clean dry asphalt surface The lower the coefficient of fric tion the longer the braking dis tance If the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the maximum t...

Page 83: ...ral ABS will be unable to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground If this happens the outcome can be a highsiding situation in which the motorcycle can flip over Severe braking can cau...

Page 84: ...ssential for you to comply strictly with the specified inspec tion intervals Reserves for safety The potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS permits must not be used as a...

Page 85: ...that would neg ate the additional safety offered by this system Special situations In accordance with the laws of physics the ability to accelerate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel in...

Page 86: ...l a situation of this nature Tyre pressure monitoring RDC with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Function A sensor integrated into each tyre measures the air tempera ture and the air pressure inside the...

Page 87: ...readings on the multifunction display with the value in the table on the inside cover of the Rider s Manual Then use the air line to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the valu...

Page 88: ...e position This setting is suitable for off roading in terrain in which large bumps or holes in the ground are unlikely to be encountered This setting brings spring preload of both front and rear spri...

Page 89: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 88 Power sockets 88 Cases 89 Topcase 91 7 87 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 90: ...fice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Us...

Page 91: ...rubbing against the aluminium BMW Motorrad offers a watertight bag as an optional accessory for use with aluminium cases and the aluminium topcase You can obtain additional information from your auth...

Page 92: ...g case lid Opening cases 89 Disengage retainer 1 Close the case lid Open the second catch of the case lid Remove the case lid Installing case lid Place the case lid on the case Close one latch of the...

Page 93: ...orward as far as it will go and then to the side to remove Installing cases Set the case on the case car rier and push it to the rear in such a way that mounts on case carrier 5 and on case 4 engage e...

Page 94: ...toggle 3 back and open the lid Closing topcase Close the topcase lid Hold latch toggle 2 in position on the lid Push lock housing 3 down making sure that the latch toggle grips firmly in the lid To s...

Page 95: ...secure the lock turn the key clockwise and remove Adjustable topcase mount The topcase mount can be in stalled on the luggage carrier or instead of the rear seat The luggage carrier has two sets of ho...

Page 96: ...Repositioning topcase mount Remove screws 2 on left and right Remove the rear seat 62 Install the topcase mounts at the desired angle in holes 1 7 94 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 97: ...e General instructions 96 Toolkit 96 Engine oil 97 Brake system 98 Clutch 104 Rims and tyres 104 Wheels 105 Front wheel stand 111 Bulbs 113 Air filter 120 Jump starting 122 Battery 124 8 95 z Maintena...

Page 98: ...work calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of motorcycle technology If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard toolk...

Page 99: ...re of the oil The higher the temperature the higher the level of oil in the sump Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to mis interpretation this in...

Page 100: ...remove cap 1 from the engine oil filler neck Damage to the engine can result if it is operated without enough oil but the same also applies if the oil level is too high Always make sure that the oil...

Page 101: ...motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the left and right brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direc tion Between wheel and front suspension toward brake cal liper 1 Brake pad wear limi...

Page 102: ...on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction from the left toward brake caliper 1 Brake pad wear limit rear 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plat...

Page 103: ...ake pad thickness is at least 75 Two rings visible brake pad thickness is at least 50 One ring visible brake pad thickness is at least 25 No rings visible brake pads worn to wear limit check as descri...

Page 104: ...ed level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Replacing screen insert Possible loss of stopping power at front brake...

Page 105: ...and Check the brake fluid level in rear reservoir 1 Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink Brake fluid level rear Brake fluid DOT4 Do not permit the brake fluid l...

Page 106: ...utch fluid level visual inspection It is impermissible for the clutch fluid level to drop Motorcycle upright and handlebars in straight ahead position If the clutch fluid level drops Unsuitable hydrau...

Page 107: ...the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Draw the handle of a screw driver or a similar instrument across the spokes and listen to the notes of the individual spokes If the...

Page 108: ...units can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes RDC label with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Incorrect tyre fitting can damage the RDC sensors Be sure to explain to the au thorised BMW Motorrad de...

Page 109: ...Remove securing screws 2 of the left and right brake calipers Force the brake pads 3 slightly apart by rocking brake cal liper 4 back and forth against brake disc 5 Carefully pull the brake calipers...

Page 110: ...systems at the start of this chapter Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a s...

Page 111: ...BS sensor into its bore and install screw 1 Remove the front wheel stand Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs Install securing screws 2 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening t...

Page 112: ...e brake disc Make sure that the sensor cable is routed correctly Make sure that the sensor cable is routed as shown here Remove the rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the moto...

Page 113: ...tening sequence tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Front wheel stand Install the front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with...

Page 114: ...le Align the two adapters 2 so that the front forks are securely seated Tighten adjusting screws 1 If the motorcycle is on the centre stand and is raised too far the centre stand will lift clear of th...

Page 115: ...m headlight cover 1 or low beam headlight cover 2 by turning the cover counter clockwise Disconnect plug 3 Disengage spring clip 4 and swing it aside Remove bulb 5 Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for...

Page 116: ...as ap plicable by turning the cover clockwise Make sure that the wording TOP is at the top Replacing parking light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand S...

Page 117: ...gn matter Install the bulb in the bulb socket Install bulb carrier 1 in the headlight housing Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor c...

Page 118: ...urn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign ma...

Page 119: ...ht none Number plate light white Replacing auxiliary headlight bulbs with auxiliary headlightsOE The procedure described below applies only to aux iliary headlights with halogen bulbs The LED auxiliar...

Page 120: ...by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Insert bulb 6 into its socket and turn it clockwise to install Push bulb housing 5 up into the holder from below Seat bulb cover 4 fr...

Page 121: ...off side cover 1 Disconnect plug 2 To do so squeeze retaining clips 3 together on left and right and disconnect the plug Replace fuse 4 for right head light or fuse 5 for left headlight as applicable...

Page 122: ...and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove the front seat 62 Remove long screw 1 and short screws 2 and remove the cover Remove screw 3 Pull the side cover at 4 and 5 to disengage it from the hold...

Page 123: ...Insert air filter 3 into the air fil ter housing at the top Push the air filter into the air filter housing at the bottom making sure that the vanes are not bent Position the air intake pipe on the a...

Page 124: ...cover at 4 and 5 to engage it in the holders Install screw 3 Hold the cover in position and install short screws 2 and long screw 1 Install the front seat 63 Jump starting The wires leading to the po...

Page 125: ...to the positive terminal of the donor battery positive on this vehicle position 2 Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negat ive terminal of the donor bat tery and the other end to the n...

Page 126: ...BMW Motorrad has de veloped a float charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this charger you can keep the battery charged during long periods of di...

Page 127: ...e operating in structions of the charger If you are unable to charge the battery through the on board socket you may be using a charger that is not compatible with your motorcycle s electron ics If th...

Page 128: ...inal on the right in the forward dir ection of travel Engage the retainer at the bot tom push it over the battery and install screw 3 Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short cir...

Page 129: ...Hold the holder in position and install screw 1 Insert the rider s manual if ap plicable Install the front seat 63 Setting clock 42 8 127 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com...

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Page 131: ...Care products 130 Washing motorcycle 130 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 130 Paint care 131 Protective wax coating 132 Laying up motorcycle 132 Restoring motorcycle to use 132 9 129 z Care ProCarM...

Page 132: ...at the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After the motorcycle has been washed r...

Page 133: ...can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or other care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract the long term effects of substances that dam a...

Page 134: ...lutch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suit able lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in s...

Page 135: ...fasteners 135 Engine 137 Fuel 138 Engine oil 139 Clutch 140 Transmission 140 Rear wheel drive 141 Running gear 141 Brakes 142 Wheels and tyres 143 Electrics 144 Frame 146 Dimensions 146 Weights 147 Ri...

Page 136: ...kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No f...

Page 137: ...elease axle in slider tube M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick release axle in axle holder M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel FR Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 53 x 1 25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm...

Page 138: ...Mirror arm FR Valid Mirror adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 25 Nm Shift lever FR Valid Peg to gearshift lever M6 x 16 8 Nm 10 136 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 139: ...engine manage ment Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Nominal output 81 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reductionOE 72 kW at engine speed...

Page 140: ...ed slight power and consumption related restrictions 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded RON 91 OE Regular unleaded power and consumption re lated restrictions 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capaci...

Page 141: ...ses SAE 5W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 5W 50 API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 10W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 10 C SAE 10W 50 API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 15W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or bette...

Page 142: ...2 375 38 16 teeth 1st gear 1 696 39 23 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 065 33 31 teeth 4th gear 0 939 31 33 teeth 5th gear 0 848 28 33 teeth 6th gear with Enduro gearboxOE 1 737 Primary tr...

Page 143: ...d on engine and tele scopic forks central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame Spring strut front type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin tube gas filled shock absorber s...

Page 144: ...ctrically adjustable rebound damping and electro hydraul ically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4 pi...

Page 145: ...s MT H2 front wheel rim size 2 50 x 19 Tyre designation front 110 80 19 Rear wheel rear wheel type Cross spoked wheel with 40 spokes MT H2 rear wheel rim size 4 00 x 17 Tyre designation rear 150 70 17...

Page 146: ...soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Fuse for auxiliary headlight with auxiliary headlightsOE or with LED auxiliary headlightsOA 7 5 A Battery battery type AGM Absor...

Page 147: ...of defective LEDs in rear light unit 1 Brake light rear light none Number plate light white Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V Bulbs for flash...

Page 148: ...behind side cover VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2240 mm Across luggage carrier Height of motorcycle 1525 mm Over windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorc...

Page 149: ...t 259 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 475 kg Maximum payload 216 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 147 z Technical da...

Page 150: ...10 148 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 151: ...Service Service BMW Motorrad Service 150 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 150 Maintenance work 150 Confirmation of maintenance work 152 Confirmation of service 157 11 149 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 152: ...recommends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treatm...

Page 153: ...xt service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their motorcycles for service be fore the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odom...

Page 154: ...ork BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 152...

Page 155: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 156: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 157: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 158: ...g Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next servic...

Page 159: ...ice The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 157 z Servic...

Page 160: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 158 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 161: ...124 Charging battery when disconnected 125 Installation 126 Maintenance instructions 124 Position on the motorcycle 17 Removal 125 Technical data 144 Warning for battery charge current 31 Brake fluid...

Page 162: ...ency off switch kill switch 16 Operation 47 Engine Starting 68 Technical data 137 Warning for engine electronics 30 Engine oil Checking fill level 97 Filler neck 13 Fill level indicator 11 Oil level 2...

Page 163: ...g 64 Position on the motorcycle 17 Horn 14 I Ignition Switching off 40 Switching on 40 Immobiliser Reserve key 41 Warning 30 Instrument panel Ambient light brightness sensor 18 Overview 18 J Jump star...

Page 164: ...torcycle 17 Running gear Technical data 141 Running in 71 S Safety instructions for brakes 73 for riding 66 Seats Adjusting seat height 63 Lock 11 Removing and installing 62 Service 150 Service due in...

Page 165: ...es 143 Recommendation 105 Running in 71 Table of tyre pressures 17 Technical data 143 Top speed 67 V Vehicle identification number Position on the motorcycle 13 W Warning lights Overview 21 Warnings A...

Page 166: ...ntertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is...

Page 167: ...egular unleaded RON 91 OE Regular unleaded power and consumption related re strictions 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 33 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 2...

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