BMW 2013 K 1600GTL Exclusive Rider'S Manual Download

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Only adjust the clutch lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw

clock-

wise to increase distance be-
tween clutch lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw

coun-

terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between clutch lever and
handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you

press the clutch lever forward
when doing so.

Brakes

Adjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not turn the handlebar fitting
on the handlebar.

Adjusting the handbrake
lever while driving can lead

to accidents.
Only adjust the handbrake
lever when the motorcycle is
stationary.

Turn adjusting screw

clock-

wise to increase distance be-
tween brake lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw

coun-

terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between brake lever and
handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw can
be turned more easily if

you press the handbrake lever
forward when doing so.

Operation

Summary of Contents for 2013 K 1600GTL Exclusive

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTLExclusive BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...

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

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

Page 4: ...5 4 Operation 39 Keyless Ride 41 Electronic immobilizer EWS 42 Central locking 43 Multifunction display 46 Onboard computer 50 Trip odometer 52 Daytime driving light 52 Lights 54 Turn indicators 56 Ha...

Page 5: ...120 Jump starting 122 Bulbs 122 Battery 126 Fuses 129 9 Care 131 Care products 132 Washing your vehicle 132 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts 132 Paint care 133 Storing motorcycle 134 Protective wax co...

Page 6: ...12 Appendix 161 Certificates 162 RDC certificate 164 13 Index 165...

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: ...age Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Re...

Page 9: ...separate operating instructions Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual relate to the German DIN standards and comply with their tolerance specifications Versions for...

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

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

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

Page 13: ...anel for the audio system see separate operating instructions 4 Seat lock 72 5 Passenger seat heater 58 6 Payload table Tire inflation pressure table 7 Electronic suspension ad justment ESA 63 8 Stora...

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

Page 15: ...wer socket 98 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 110 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 112 5 Type plate on front sus pension 6 Wind deflection wing 71 7 Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick...

Page 16: ...headlight flasher 54 2 Daytime driving light 3 Cruise control 61 4 Hazard warning flashers 56 5 Operating auxiliary head lights 55 6 Windshield 70 7 Turn indicators 56 8 Horn 9 Using DTC 59 ESA contro...

Page 17: ...Multifunction switch right 1 Central locking 43 2 Selection of the riding mode 60 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 57 4 Starting the engine 78 2 15 z Overviews...

Page 18: ...Underneath seat 1 Rider s Manual US Model 2 Fuses 129 3 Battery 126 4 Onboard toolkit 106 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...OA Navigation system 99 5 Ambient light sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting 6 Tachometer 7 Multifunction display 21 The brightness of the warn ing lights and telltale lights the di...

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

Page 21: ...rning and indicator lamps 20 Multifunction display 21 Meaning of symbols 22 Range 23 Ambient temperature 23 Oil level indicator 23 Service display 24 Tire inflation pressures 25 Warning lamps 25 3 19...

Page 22: ...uel reserve 30 5 Daytime driving light 6 High beam headlight 7 Turn indicator right 8 Electronic engine manage ment 9 DWA 65 10 Auxiliary headlight 55 11 Cruise control 61 12 General warning lamp ap p...

Page 23: ...temperature 4 Warning lamps 25 5 Menu area 46 Area for messages relating to the audio system 6 RDC readings 7 Daytime driving light 52 8 ESA settings 63 9 Trip distance 52 10 Total distance covered 1...

Page 24: ...with fuel now on board 23 Average speed since last reset 51 Ambient temperature 23 Tire inflation pressures 25 Stopwatch 51 Travel times 51 Date display mode de pends on the time format selected 49 O...

Page 25: ...oximate reading BMW Motorrad therefore recom mends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling Ambient temperature Engine heat can lead to spurious readings of ambi ent temperature when...

Page 26: ...riefly shows yellow and the service symbol lights up continuously If the countdown to the next service is less than one month service due date 1 appears on the display If the vehicle covers high an nu...

Page 27: ...warning symbol also appears on the display The general warning lamp flashes red Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure Monitor is provided starting on page 93 Warning lamps Display W...

Page 28: ...obilizer is active 30 Radio key outside reception range 30 Replace battery of radio key 30 Lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel down to reserve 30 Lights up red Temperature read ing turns re...

Page 29: ...oltage low 32 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Onboard system voltage critical 33 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Rear light failure 33 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Front...

Page 30: ...ention 35 Flashes slowly DTC self diagnosis not completed 35 Lights up DTC deactivated 35 Lights up DTC error 35 Flashes red tire pressure in red Tire inflation pressure is outside ap proved range 35...

Page 31: ...ot known 37 Flashes yellow Appears on the dis play Beam throw adjustment of the low beam headlight restricted 37 Appears on the dis play Headlight aiming changed 37 Appears on the dis play Anti theft...

Page 32: ...n radio key Replace battery of radio key 45 Use reserve key for further driving If radio key is lost 44 Should the warning symbol ap pear while driving keep calm Driving can be continued the engine wi...

Page 33: ...operate Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by an authorized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Engine fault Th...

Page 34: ...l level is too low Topping up engine oil 108 Battery charge current insufficient General warning light shows red The battery symbol is dis played A discharged battery will lead to the failure of vari...

Page 35: ...ine rpm and when the engine is idling When riding at low engine rpm switch off consumers that are not necessary for road safety e g heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights Rear light failure Genera...

Page 36: ...ell ahead when driving ABS self diagnosis not completed ABS warning light flashes Possible cause The self diagnosis routine was not completed the ABS func tion is not available The motor cycle must re...

Page 37: ...available until the self diagnosis has been completed DTC deactivated DTC warning light lights up Possible cause The DTC system has been deac tivated by the driver Switch on DTC DTC error DTC warning...

Page 38: ...nection to the TPC RDC sensors Possible causes are radio sys tems in the surrounding area which interfere with the connec tion between the TPC RDC con trol unit and the sensors Watch the TPC RDC disp...

Page 39: ...onger optimum there is a possibility of dazzling oncoming traffic Possible cause Light direction and range of the low beam headlight are unknown adjustment is no longer possible If it is dark leave th...

Page 40: ...arning light shows yellow The anti theft alarm battery symbol appears on the dis play This fault message is only shown for a short time im mediately following the Pre Ride Check Possible cause The ant...

Page 41: ...ning flashers 56 Emergency on off switch kill switch 57 Heated handlebar grips 57 Seat heating 58 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 59 Riding mode 60 Cruise control 61 Start off assistance 63 ESA Electroni...

Page 42: ...Seat 72 4 40 z Operation...

Page 43: ...the emergency key as an alternative Locking handlebars Turn handlebars to left or right Radio key is within reception range If the motorcycle is on the side stand the surface of the ground will determ...

Page 44: ...is switched off Handlebars are not locked The windscreen automatically moves to the bottom limit posi tion Version 2 Turn handlebars to full left or right lock position Press and hold button 1 Light...

Page 45: ...is under an obligation to check your legitimacy Central locking Lock Switch on ignition 41 Press button 1 Alternatively Press button 2 on the remote control The storage compartments both cases and the...

Page 46: ...e release lever pops open Turn radio key in stowage compartment lock 45 out past vertical position and press in lock barrel The stowage compartment lid pops open If radio key is lost The emergency key...

Page 47: ...attery symbol is dis played Press button 1 Key bit folds open Press battery cover 2 upward Remove seal 3 and battery 4 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with legal regula tions Do not dispose o...

Page 48: ...pressing button 1 for direct access to a favorite menu of your choice With the exception of the Au dio area the Settings menu can only be called with the motorcycle at a standstill The type of menu s...

Page 49: ...can call up a submenu by pressing the Multi Controller to the right different meaning for average values and list selection see 47 Setting parameters Direct selection If you move the cursor to a menu...

Page 50: ...deactivate the parameter you selected Setting numerical values If there are one or more numeri cal values between the arrows 3 you can increase the values by turning the Multi Controller up or reduce...

Page 51: ...he Multi Controller 1 to the left in a main menu Selecting favorite menu Select the main menu of your choice Hold down button 1 The diamond appears to the right of the menu des ignation The menu you h...

Page 52: ...dio is switched off Empty no indi cator Logo 6 cylinder logo Speedo digital speed indi cator Fact settings Re store factory defaults when Reset appears on the dis play press the Multi Controller to th...

Page 53: ...ing even if you select some other reading or switch off the ignition When the stopwatch is running press the Multi Controller 1 to the right to stop it Press and hold the Multi Con troller 1 to the ri...

Page 54: ...til trip meter reading 2 is reset Daytime driving light Daytime light manual mode Requirement automatic daytime light function is switched off If the daytime light is switched on in the dark visibilit...

Page 55: ...reactivated and should thus be switched on manually if required Automatic daytime light function The automatic headlights function cannot replace the rider s personal assessment of the light condition...

Page 56: ...on as you start the engine High beam headlight and headlight flasher Press switch 1 toward front to switch on high beams Pull switch 1 rearward to actu ate headlight flasher The high beam headlight ca...

Page 57: ...throw control that keeps beam throw constant re gardless of how the motorcycle is ridden and the load it carries Operating auxiliary driving light Press button 1 to switch on the auxiliary headlights...

Page 58: ...to switch on left hand turn indica tor Press button 1 toward right to switch on right hand turn indicator Press button 1 into center po sition to switch off turn indica tors Hazard warning flashers Op...

Page 59: ...ch when riding The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the emergency on off switch A Engine switched off B Operating position Heated handlebar grips Operate the heated handlebar grips...

Page 60: ...l up the Seat heating menu The front seat has five stage heating Stage five is for heating the seat quickly it is advisable to switch back to a lower stage as soon as the seat is warm Select the heati...

Page 61: ...position 100 heating output Symbol 1 appears on the display indicating that the rear seat heat ing is ON If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the onboard system voltage is low If applica...

Page 62: ...is shown at position 2 each time the button is pressed one of the possible riding modes is shown at posi tion 3 Repeatedly press the button until the reading shows the rid ing mode you want With the m...

Page 63: ...mph 220 km h Indicator light for cruise control system lights up The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Acceleration Briefly press button 1 forward Speed is incr...

Page 64: ...deacti vate cruise control system Cruise control indicator lamp goes out Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 1 back to return to the speed saved be forehand Opening the throttle does n...

Page 65: ...Start Control appears on the display Hill Start Control is now acti vated To switch off Hill Start Control pull brake lever 1 again Hill Start Control is auto matically deactivated after pulling away...

Page 66: ...splay Comfort comfort mode Normal normal mode Sport sport mode Select the damping charac teristic you want or move the cursor down to set the vehicle load The load setting cannot be adjusted while the...

Page 67: ...out to transport the motorcy cle on a train and the swaying movement of the moving train could trip the alarm call up the Settings menu before switching off the ignition Select Vehicle Alarm syst Sens...

Page 68: ...sensor an attempt to use an unau thorized key to switch on the ignition disconnecting the alarm system from the motorcycle battery alarm system battery takes over the power supply alarm sound only no...

Page 69: ...ill switch in normal operating po sition Switch on ignition 41 Turn indicators light up once Confirmation tone sounds once Anti theft alarm system is de activated Deactivation with remote control Pres...

Page 70: ...g the Multi Controller Tires Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres sure results in poorer hand ing characteristics of the motor cycle and reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tir...

Page 71: ...Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not turn the handlebar fitting on the handlebar Adjusting the handbrake lever while driving can lead t...

Page 72: ...away the wind screen automatically returns to the position it was in before the ignition was switched off Press button 1 at top to raise windshield Press button 1 at bottom to lower windshield Switch...

Page 73: ...stowage compartment or lock 2 of the right stowage compartment To open the lid push the un locked lock barrel down Temperatures inside the stowage compartments can be high particularly in summer and i...

Page 74: ...pressure at edge Seat Remove the seat Use radio key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift rear of seat Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the seat Place the seat upholstered side down on a cle...

Page 75: ...Position the seat with mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right Lower the rear of the seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism 4 73 z Operation...

Page 76: ...4 74 z Operation...

Page 77: ...Riding Safety instructions 76 Checklist 77 Starting 78 Breaking in 80 Brakes 81 Parking your motorcycle 82 Refueling 82 Fastening motorcycle for trans port 84 5 75 z Riding...

Page 78: ...etween right and left Pack heavy luggage and cargo as low and as close to the cen ter of the motorcycle as possi ble Observe maximum payload and top speed as indicated on label in case Observe maximum...

Page 79: ...d be inade quate if the engine were al lowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at a stand still overheating would result In extreme cases the motorcycle could catch fire Do not allow th...

Page 80: ...he throttle grip slightly Press starter button 1 The start attempt is auto matically interrupted if bat tery voltage is too low Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a...

Page 81: ...sors while starting off The motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 3 1 mph 5 km h before the ABS self diagnosis routine can be completed ABS warning light flashes ABS self diagnosis completed The A...

Page 82: ...cle vary the throttle opening and engine speed range fre quently avoid driving for long periods at a constant speed Try to do most of your rid ing during this initial period on twisting fairly hilly r...

Page 83: ...ation of the extra weight transfer to the front wheel The clutch should also be disengaged at the same time With the forced braking of ten practiced in which the brake pressure is generated as quickly...

Page 84: ...ycle Do not lean or sit on the motorcycle with the side stand extended If the slope of the road permits turn the handlebars to the left On a grade the motorcycle should always face uphill se lect 1st...

Page 85: ...explosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank Fuel attacks plastic sur faces making them cloudy or unattractive Immediately wipe off plastic parts after contact with fuel There a...

Page 86: ...not be switched off Usable fuel quantity Approx 7 gal Approx 26 5 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close Firmly press down the tank filler cap with...

Page 87: ...not to damage components Pass the straps on left and right through the suspension and strap the motorcycle down Fasten straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten sion Do not pull the straps ov...

Page 88: ...5 86 z Riding...

Page 89: ...g mode 88 Hill Start Control 89 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 89 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC 92 Tire Pressure Control TCP RDC 93 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II 94 6...

Page 90: ...only par tially available Power increase when you open the throttle is reserved engine response is cor respondingly soft The DTC system intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinning...

Page 91: ...line by controlled intervention in the semi integrated ABS system without the rider having to con stantly operate the brake lever Thus when Hill Start Control is activated the pressure in the rear bra...

Page 92: ...carried out in this situation ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driv ing stability when restoring con tact to the road At this point in time the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS must assume extre...

Page 93: ...ault is indicated The condition for a fault code is the completed self diagnosis In addition to problems on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS unusual driving conditions can also lead to a fault code Unusu...

Page 94: ...n be consid erable weight shifts when cor nering items of luggage loose on the motorcycle especially when style of riding takes rider and ma chine close to the limits imposed by physics The system is...

Page 95: ...wheel to slip resulting in an unstable driving state This case cannot be con trolled by the BMW Motorrad DTC Tire Pressure Control TCP RDC Function A sensor is located in each tire which measures the...

Page 96: ...bar in order to produce the correct tire inflation pressure Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II Chassis adjustments The proper loading state must first be selected when the mo torcycle is station...

Page 97: ...d the spring rate increases The highest spring rate is achieved when the sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and sits on the steel spring Accordingly the spring rate is lower the less the s...

Page 98: ...6 96 z Technology in detail...

Page 99: ...Accessories General instructions 98 Onboard power sockets 98 Navigation system 99 Case 102 Topcase 104 7 97 z Accessories...

Page 100: ...r you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The vehicle must not infringe on national road vehicle construction and use regulations of your country Observe the informatio...

Page 101: ...he power sockets to the devices must be routed in such a way that they do not interfere with the rider s freedom of movement do not limit steering angles and handling characteristics cannot be caught...

Page 102: ...n ignition Press button 1 to open the slot for the navigation device Slot cover pops open wind screen moves to top limit posi tion Pull slot cover up as far as it will go Operate latch 3 pull the nav...

Page 103: ...matic spoken an nouncements are toggled off and on Display Off The display of the navigation device is tog gled off and on Select the function you want and implement the function by pushing the Multi...

Page 104: ...the list of secured vehicles If you answer Yes to this question the Navigator saves the VIN of the present motorcy cle in its internal memory A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way Subsequent...

Page 105: ...ould be ensured that the radio key is not in the case Push release lever 2 down continuing until it engages Turn radio key in case lock into LOCK position and remove Remove case Turn radio key in case...

Page 106: ...ed by dot Press lock barrel 1 forward Release lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase Close topcase Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close topcase lid...

Page 107: ...instructions 106 Onboard tool kit 106 Engine oil 106 Brake system 108 Coolant 112 Clutch 113 Wheel rims and tires 113 Wheels 114 Front wheel stand 120 Jump starting 122 Bulbs 122 Battery 126 Fuses 129...

Page 108: ...ed to carry out some of the work described here If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool kit Onboard toolkit 1 Screwdriver hand...

Page 109: ...l minute Switch off the engine and wait for about one minute to allow the oil to drain into the sump Wipe area around oil filler loca tion clean Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe it with a clean dry clot...

Page 110: ...ipstick Brake system Checking brake operation Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Actuate the handbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible Actuate the footbrake lever...

Page 111: ...reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini mum thi...

Page 112: ...rn beyond their mini mum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in th...

Page 113: ...f the lower edge of the black bellows in the brake fluid reser voir is below the MAX graduation Check front brake pad thick ness 108 Checking rear brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake rese...

Page 114: ...p preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Check coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Allow the engine to cool down Read off coolant level on ex pansion...

Page 115: ...level must not drop If clutch fluid level drops Unsuitable hydraulic fluids could cause damage to the clutch system No fluids may be poured in Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho...

Page 116: ...using the tires tested and approved by BMW Motorrad Extensive information is available at your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Affect of wheel sizes on cha...

Page 117: ...sensor During a tire change it must be ensured that the TPC RDC sensor is not damaged Inform the BMW Motorrad retailer or the authorized workshop of the TPC RDC sensor Removing front wheel Make sure...

Page 118: ...s 3 of brake calipers on left and right Push brake pads 4 apart slightly by rocking brake caliper 5 back and forth against brake disk 6 Carefully pull brake calipers back and out until clear of brake...

Page 119: ...ng control interventions by ABS and DTC if a wheel other than the standard wheel is in stalled Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the chassis control systems ABS and DTC at the...

Page 120: ...ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1 Slide the brake calipers onto the brake rotors Install securing screws 3 on left and right with specified torque Front brake caliper on wheel carrier 22 lb ft...

Page 121: ...ate car rier Shift into first gear Danger of burns from the hot exhaust system Do not touch the exhaust sys tem If necessary do not con tinue work until the exhaust sys tem has cooled down Remove five...

Page 122: ...ad retailer Roll and mount rear wheel onto rear wheel support Fit five screws 1 and tighten diagonally with specified torque Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange Tightening sequence diago nally 44 lb ft...

Page 123: ...eel and push it against front axle The sensor ring of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS can be damaged Only push the left mounting pin so far inward that it does not touch the sensor ring Push two mountin...

Page 124: ...ne do not disconnect the battery from the onboard electrical sys tem Remove the seat 72 Allow the engine on the sup port vehicle to run while jump starting Begin by clamping one end of the red jumper...

Page 125: ...screw 1 Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position Remove screw 2 and work hand protector 3 to the side to remove Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen ha...

Page 126: ...ft and right and swing it up Remove bulb 4 Replace defective bulb Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W To protect the glass against soiling only grasp the bulb by the base Install bulb 4 while en...

Page 127: ...t in mount 4 Install screws 1 Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position Hold hand protector 3 in posi tion and install screw 2 Switch off the ignition and wait until the...

Page 128: ...e preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Replace LED tail light The LED tail light can only be completely replaced Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur pose preferably an...

Page 129: ...the battery is completely discharged battery voltage be low 9 V Attempts to recharge a completely discharged bat tery through the onboard power socket can damage the motorcy cle s electronic systems A...

Page 130: ...ssary Switch off ignition An incorrect disconnection sequence increase the risk of short circuiting Always observe the proper sequence Remove negative battery ca ble 1 Open cover 2 and remove pos itiv...

Page 131: ...ectrical system checked by an authorized spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Installing seat 72 Fuse assignment 1 40 A Motorcycle electronics 2 40 A Motorcycle electro...

Page 132: ...8 130 z Maintenance...

Page 133: ...Care Care products 132 Washing your vehicle 132 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts 132 Paint care 133 Storing motorcycle 134 Protective wax coating 134 Returning motorcycle to use 134 9 131 z Care...

Page 134: ...ediately after it has been exposed to bright sun light and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the vehicle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the m...

Page 135: ...orn dirt and dead insects by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth Chrome Especially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome parts with plenty of water and BMW auto shampoo Use chrome p...

Page 136: ...protective wax coating to the paint at these locations Storing motorcycle Clean the motorcycle Remove battery 128 Spray brake and clutch lever and main and side stand pivots with a suitable lubricant...

Page 137: ...Engine 138 Fuel 139 Engine oil 139 Clutch 140 Transmission 140 Rear wheel drive 141 Suspension 141 Brakes 142 Wheels and tires 142 Electrical system 143 Anti theft alarm system 146 Frame 147 Dimensio...

Page 138: ...fficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling proc...

Page 139: ...uick re lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb ft 19 Nm Quick release axle in threaded bush wheel carrier M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange M10 x 1...

Page 140: ...electronic fuel injection integral six speed cassette gearbox dry sump lubrication Displacement 1649 cc 1649 cm3 Cylinder bore 2 8 in 72 mm Piston stroke 2 7 in 67 5 mm Compression ratio 12 2 1 Rated...

Page 141: ...gal Approx 26 5 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Emission standard EU 3 BMW recommends BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil capacity 1 2 gal 4 5 l with filter change Viscosity class Product...

Page 142: ...rated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1 617 Primary gear ratio 1 941 33 17 teeth 1st gear 1 428 30 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 148 31 27 teeth 3rd gear 0 958 23 24 teeth 4th gear 0 806 25 31 teeth...

Page 143: ...orrad Duolever Design of the front wheel suspension Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping Spring travel front 4 9 in 125 mm on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast alu...

Page 144: ...d fixed brake disk Brake pad material rear Organic Rear brake disk thickness min 0 19 in min 4 9 mm wear limit Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current...

Page 145: ...psi 2 9 bar with tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A all onboard sockets together Battery Battery design Gel b...

Page 146: ...ulbs for low beam headlight D1S 35 W Bulb for parking light Lighting rings integrated into headlight Bulb for taillight brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front LED Bulbs for flashing...

Page 147: ...t in use slot 1 not in use slot 2 not in use slot 3 4 A slot 4 Left handlebar fitting tire pressure monitoring RDC topcase interior light 7 5 A slot 5 Audio system 4 A slot 6 Beam throw control Adapti...

Page 148: ...y type CR 123 A Remote control Range of remote control 32 8 ft 10 m for DWA and central locking 3 3 4 9 ft 1 0 1 5 m for ignition tank lock steer ing lock Signal frequency 25 kHz Broadband Transmissio...

Page 149: ...ions Motorcycle length 98 in 2490 mm over topcase Motorcycle height 57 7 in 1465 mm across windshield at DIN un laden weight Motorcycle width 39 4 in 1000 mm across mirrors 38 6 in 980 mm without mirr...

Page 150: ...topcase ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 1235 lbs 560 kg Maximum payload 441 lbs 200 kg Performance data Start off capacity on uphill grades with permiss...

Page 151: ...vice Reporting safety defects 150 BMW Motorrad Service 151 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 151 Maintenance procedures 151 Confirmation of maintenance work 153 Confirmation of service 158 11 149 z Servi...

Page 152: ...if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW o...

Page 153: ...ls Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For gen erous treatment of claims sub mitted after the warranty period has expired goodwill evidence of regular...

Page 154: ...ho drive long dis tances annually it may 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...

Page 155: ...intenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signatur...

Page 156: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 157: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 158: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 159: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 160: ...of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 1...

Page 161: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 159 z Service...

Page 162: ...11 160 z Service...

Page 163: ...Appendix Certificates 162 RDC certificate 164 12 161 z Appendix...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...t 32 Warning for battery voltage low 32 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 111 Checking front fluid level 110 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Checking front 108 Checking rear 109...

Page 168: ...mode 52 Dimensions Technical data 147 DTC Control 14 Operating 59 Self diagnosis 79 Technology in detail 92 Warning indicator 35 DWA Indicator lamp 17 E Electrical system Technical data 143 Emergency...

Page 169: ...indicator 30 Indicator lights 17 Overview 20 Instrument cluster Ambient light sensor 17 Overview 17 J Jump starting 122 K Keyless Ride Electronic immobilizer EWS 42 Fill location 11 If radio key is lo...

Page 170: ...ter Operating 50 Onboard power socket Information on use 98 Position on vehicle 13 Onboard tool kit Contents 106 Position on vehicle 16 Overview of warning indicators 26 Overviews Instrument cluster 1...

Page 171: ...cal data 141 Switching off 82 Symbols Meaning 22 T Tachometer 17 Technical data Battery 143 Brakes 142 Bulbs 144 Clutch 140 Dimensions 147 Electrical system 143 Engine 138 Engine oil 139 Frame 147 Fue...

Page 172: ...vel 32 Fuel reserve 30 Headlight for LHD RHD traffic 37 Headlight in unknown position 37 Immobilizer 30 Outside temperature warning 34 Overview 20 Service 38 Tire Pressure Monitor 35 Undervoltage 32 W...

Page 173: ...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 174: ...0 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 7 gal Approx 26 5 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure front 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold T...

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