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choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains 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 help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
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Summary of Contents for F 700 GS 2012

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual F800GS BMW Motorrad 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: ...ion 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 help you maintain your moto...

Page 4: ...23 Warning and telltale lights 24 Fuel level 25 Fuel reserve 25 Service due indicator 25 Ambient temperature 26 Warnings 26 4 Operation 35 Ignition switch steering lock 36 Electronic immobiliser EWS...

Page 5: ...r filter 119 Jump starting 120 Battery 121 9 Care 125 Care products 126 Washing motorcycle 126 Cleaning easily damaged components 126 Paint care 127 Protective wax coating 128 Laying up motorcycle 128...

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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: ...ecific 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 a p...

Page 9: ...ll 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 with the tolerance requ...

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

Page 11: ...ws General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 14 Underneath the trim panel 15 Multifunction switch left 16 Multifunction switch right 17 Instrument panel 18 2 9 z General...

Page 12: ...2 10 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Power socket 78 2 Seat lock 53 3 Engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick 93 2 11 z General views ProCarManuals com...

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Page 15: ...r spring preload 48 3 Brake fluid reservoir rear 97 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 96 5 VIN type plate on steering head bearing 6 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 98 7 Adjuster for damping ch...

Page 16: ...rst aid kit 2 Standard toolkit 92 3 Payload table 4 Table of tyre pressures 5 Helmet holder 53 6 Rider s Manual in rear of vehicle with anti theft alarmOE Rider s Manual below con trol unit 54 7 Tool...

Page 17: ...Underneath the trim panel 1 Battery 121 2 Air filter housing 119 2 15 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 18: ...puterOE Resetting average values 39 3 Hazard warning flashers 42 4 with LED auxiliary head lights OA Operation of the auxiliary headlights 79 5 Operation of the flashing turn indicators 42 6 Horn 7 wi...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating control 43 2 Starter button 61 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 43 2 17 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 20: ...nction display 22 5 Selecting readings 38 Resetting tripmeter 39 6 Ambient light brightness sensor for adapting the brightness of the instru ment lighting with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm tell...

Page 21: ...7 Rev counter 2 19 z General views ProCarManuals com...

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Page 23: ...s indicators Multifunction display 22 Meaning of symbols 23 Warning and telltale lights 24 Fuel level 25 Fuel reserve 25 Service due indicator 25 Ambient temperature 26 Warnings 26 3 21 z Status indic...

Page 24: ...n level of grip heating 43 3 with on board com puterOE Stopwatch 39 4 Time 37 5 Warning for coolant tem perature 30 6 Service due 25 7 Values area 38 8 with on board com puterOE Symbols explaining the...

Page 25: ...a 38 13 a warning is shown in the values area 26 14 Trip meter 38 Meaning of symbols with on board computerOE distance travelled after fuel down to reserve in km 25 Average consumption in l 100 km Ave...

Page 26: ...ngs in the display 26 5 High beam headlight tell tale light 6 Telltale light for right turn indicators 7 with LED auxiliary head lights OA Telltale light for the auxili ary headlights 79 8 Telltale li...

Page 27: ...and acceleration the more difficult it becomes to determine the reserve volume For this reason the fuel reserve volume cannot be displayed ex actly with on board computerOE After the fuel warning ligh...

Page 28: ...strument cluster must be adjusted This situation can occur if the battery was dis connected for a prolonged period of time If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop preferably an...

Page 29: ...eral warning light shows red or yellow depending on the ur gency of the warning A reading in values area 2 that constitutes a warning is accompanied by warning triangle 3 These warnings can alternate...

Page 30: ...red Flashes Coolant temperature too high 30 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Engine in emergency operation mode 31 Lights up yellow LAMP appears on the display Bulb defective 31 x x C flashes...

Page 31: ...ning Lights up ABS deactivated 32 Lights up ABS fault 32 Quick flashes ASC intervention 33 Slow flashes ASC self diagnosis not completed 33 Lights up ASC deactivated 33 Lights up ASC fault 33 3 29 z S...

Page 32: ...dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel min 2 7 l Refuelling 67 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature s...

Page 33: ...quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Bulb defective General warning light shows yellow LAMP appears on the display A defective bulb places your sa...

Page 34: ...theft alarm will be operational if the motorcycle s battery is disconnected Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer ABS self diagnosis not completed ABS...

Page 35: ...n is not avail able The engine must be run ning and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 3 1 mph 5 km h in order for ASC self diagnosis to complete Pull away slowly Bear in mind that the ASC...

Page 36: ...3 34 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 37: ...ndicators 42 Hazard warning flashers 42 Emergency off switch kill switch 43 Grip heating 43 BMW Motorrad ABS 44 BMW Motorrad ASC 45 Clutch 46 Brakes 47 Mirrors 47 Spring preload 48 Damping 49 Electron...

Page 38: ...e to have the cases and the top case fitted with locks that can be opened with this key as well Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn th...

Page 39: ...warning appears in the multifunction display Always keep the spare key sep arately from the ignition key If you lose your key you can have it barred by your BMW Motorrad authorised dealer If you wish...

Page 40: ...This completes the process Reading Selecting readings Switch on the ignition Press button 1 to select the reading in values area 2 The following values can be dis played Total kilometres shown Tripme...

Page 41: ...1 until the value shown is reset Stopwatch with on board computerOE Stopwatch You can switch from the odo meter reading to a stopwatch 2 The readout is in hours minutes seconds and tenths of a second...

Page 42: ...en the stopwatch is stopped press button 2 to start timing with the stopwatch When the stopwatch is running press button 2 to stop timing with the stopwatch Press and hold down button 2 to reset the s...

Page 43: ...ion on for longer than absolutely necessary Low beam headlight The low beam headlight comes on automatically under the fol lowing conditions If the engine is started If the vehicle is pushed while the...

Page 44: ...turn indicators Push button 1 to the right to switch on the right flashing turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the flashing turn indicators Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flas...

Page 45: ...cause a fall Do not operate the kill switch when riding The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily a Engine switched off b Normal operating position run...

Page 46: ...s the grips are warm 50 heating power 100 heating power The selected heating stage will be saved if you allow a certain length of time to pass without making further changes BMW Motorrad ABS Deactivat...

Page 47: ...off or continues to flash The ABS function is activated You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS light comes ba...

Page 48: ...the motorcycle ac celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km h after the ignition was switched off and then on again Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the m...

Page 49: ...Do not attempt to adjust the handbrake lever unless the mo torcycle is at a standstill Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and the handlebar grip Turn adjusti...

Page 50: ...ctive cap over the threaded fastener Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring preload when the m...

Page 51: ...ise as far as it will go Two up rid ing with luggage 85 kg Stow the on board toolkit in its correct position Installing seat 53 Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the...

Page 52: ...e up riding with luggage Basic setting of rear sus pension damping charac teristic Turn the adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go then make 1 anti clockwise rotation Two up riding with luggag...

Page 53: ...A indicator disappears from the display as soon as adjustment completes Tyres Checking tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling characteristics and increase the rate o...

Page 54: ...m throw and spring preload Headlight 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 heav...

Page 55: ...cycle on its stand Turn the key to the left in seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos ition while pressing down the front part of the seat Lift seat 2 at the front and re lease the key Remove the seat an...

Page 56: ...he helmet catch can scratch the panelling Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet into position Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helm...

Page 57: ...kwards underneath the cables and rear frame strut 3 until the rolled up edge of the pocket is below the rear frame strut Remove protective film 4 and attach the velcro to the pocket in such a way that...

Page 58: ...4 56 z Operation ProCarManuals com...

Page 59: ...Safety instructions 58 Checklist 60 Starting 61 Running in 63 Speed 64 Off roading 65 Brakes 66 Parking your motorcycle 67 Refuelling 67 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 69 5 57 z Riding ProCa...

Page 60: ...clearance Test your motorcycle s angle of heel in situations that do not involve risk When riding over kerbs and similar obstacles bear in mind that your motorcycle s ground clearance is limited Lowe...

Page 61: ...rmissible payload of the rear softbag and the speed limit for riding with a rear softbag on the motorcycle Payload of rear softbag max 1 5 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with the rear softbag...

Page 62: ...nverter Note the points listed for protec tion of the catalytic converter Risk of overheating Cooling would be inadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at...

Page 63: ...ASC self diagnosis is per formed 63 Select neutral or if a gear is engaged pull the clutch lever You cannot start the mo torcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch...

Page 64: ...ale light did not show Some malfunctions cannot be indicated if one of the warning lights fails to show Make sure that all the warning and telltale lights come on in the pre ride check Have the fault...

Page 65: ...ght slow flashes ASC self diagnosis completed The ASC warning light goes out If an indicator showing an ASC fault appears when ASC self diagnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind that t...

Page 66: ...and there is a risk of accidents at extreme angles of heel Avoid extreme angles of heel Speed with on board computerOE Redline warning The redline warning indicates that engine revolutions have reache...

Page 67: ...aced tracks or poor roads Check the thickness of the brake pads more frequently and replace the brake pads in good time Spring preload and shock absorber settings The off road settings for spring prel...

Page 68: ...the tyres cannot transmit the full braking force to the surface of the road Under these circum stances the front wheel can lock up BMW Motorrad ABS prevents the front wheel from locking up Descending...

Page 69: ...ff the engine If the ground is soft or un even there is no guaran tee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Excessive movemen...

Page 70: ...ng occurs after the fuel level has gone below the reserve limit the amount filled must be greater than the reserve amount for the new fuel level to be recognised and the warning light to switch off Th...

Page 71: ...pe or soft cloths for example for this purpose The motorcycle can topple and fall on its side Make sure that the motorcycle cannot topple sideways Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and...

Page 72: ...e the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps Tighten all the straps uniformly the vehicle s suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear 5 70 z Riding P...

Page 73: ...Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 72 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 74 6 71 z Engineering details ProCarManuals com...

Page 74: ...brak ing force that can be transmit ted to the road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce braking force to ensure that directional stability is ma...

Page 75: ...e held stationary by ap plying the front brake burn out Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil iary stand engine idling or with a gear engaged Rear wheel locked for a lengthy p...

Page 76: ...s The system is not optimised for special requirements that apply under extreme competitive situ ations off road or on the track You have the option of deactiv ating the BMW Motorrad ASC system for th...

Page 77: ...in excess of 5 km h after switching the ignition off and then on again reactivates the ASC If the front wheel lifts clear of the ground under severe accelera tion the ASC reduces engine torque until t...

Page 78: ...6 76 z Engineering details ProCarManuals com...

Page 79: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 78 Power sockets 78 Luggage 79 Auxiliary headlights 79 Cases 80 Topcase 83 Aluminium cases 85 Aluminium topcase 87 7 77 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 80: ...ts conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and acce...

Page 81: ...sock ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling Cannot be trapped Luggage Lashing luggage Loop...

Page 82: ...auxiliary headlights Cases with caseOA Opening cases Turn key 1 in the case lock to right angles with the forward direction of travel Keep the yellow latch 2 held and fold out the carry handle 3 Push...

Page 83: ...with the forward direc tion of travel and remove the key from the lock Adjusting case volume Open the case and remove all its contents Engage pivot lever 1 at the top limit position to set the case t...

Page 84: ...4 Position the case in case car rier 6 then pivot it until it is seated at mount 7 Push latching flap 5 down as far as it will go and hold it in this position Push red release lever 4 down Latching f...

Page 85: ...Closing topcase Turn key in the topcase lock to the vertical position Press down firmly on the top case lid to close Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is horizontal can result in damage...

Page 86: ...lume Close the topcase Removing topcase Turn key 1 in the topcase lock to the vertical position Keep the yellow latch 2 held and fold out the carry handle 3 Pull red lever 4 back as far as it will go...

Page 87: ...ase lever 4 for ward The latching flap engages Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is horizontal can result in damage to the locking tongue Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when...

Page 88: ...ock turn the key clockwise and remove Removing case lid Open one latch of the case lid Disengage retainer 1 Close the case lid Open the second catch of the case lid Remove the case lid Installing case...

Page 89: ...e back as far as it will go and then out to remove Installing cases Set the case on the case car rier and push it forward in such a way that mounts on case car rier 5 and on case 4 engage each other P...

Page 90: ...he latch 3 backwards and open the lid Closing topcase Close the topcase lid Set the latch 3 on the lid Push lock housing 2 down making sure that the latch toggle grips firmly in the lid To secure the...

Page 91: ...way that mounts on topcase rack 5 and on top case 4 engage each other Set the latch 3 on the topcase holders Push lock housing 2 up mak ing sure that the latch toggle grips firmly on the carrier To s...

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Page 93: ...ions 92 Toolkit 92 Engine oil 93 Brake system 95 Coolant 98 Clutch 99 Rims and tyres 100 Chain 101 Wheels 103 Front wheel stand 111 Bulbs 112 Body panels 118 Air filter 119 Jump starting 120 Battery 1...

Page 94: ...from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Some of the 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...

Page 95: ...th the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to mis interpretation this in turn means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil In order to ensure that the...

Page 96: ...the MAX mark Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Install the oil dipstick Top up the engine oil Make sure the ground is level and firm a...

Page 97: ...d by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspec...

Page 98: ...ate If the brake pads are worn Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake sy...

Page 99: ...k If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the brake flui...

Page 100: ...luid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Coolant Checking coolant level Make...

Page 101: ...Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop...

Page 102: ...the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the rims for defects Have any damaged rims in spected by a specialist work shop and replaced if neces sary preferably by an author ised BMW Motorrad deale...

Page 103: ...brication will result in ac celerated wear and significantly shorten the drive chain s useful life Clean and lubricate the drive chain at regular intervals Lubricate the drive chain every 1000 km at t...

Page 104: ...sure that scale read ings 4 are the same on left and right Tighten locknuts 2 on left and right to the specified tightening torque Locknut of the final drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm Tighten quic...

Page 105: ...control systems Wheel size is very important as a parameter for the suspension control systems ABS and ASC In particular the diameter and the width of a vehicle s wheels are programmed into the contr...

Page 106: ...e process of removing the brake calipers Once the calipers have been removed there is a risk of the brake pads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disc...

Page 107: ...he motorcycle Installing front wheel stand 111 Slacken right axle clamping screws 1 Remove axle screw 2 Slacken left axle clamping screws 3 Push the axle in as far as it will go Remove axle 4 while su...

Page 108: ...op preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Slip spacing bushing 5 onto the left hand side of the wheel hub The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction No...

Page 109: ...pecified tightening torque Clamp of quick release axle Tightening sequence Tighten alternately 19 Nm If fully tightened beforehand slacken right axle clamping screws 1 again Remove the front wheel sta...

Page 110: ...g screws 1 to the specified tight ening torque Clamp of quick release axle Tightening sequence Tighten alternately 19 Nm Removing rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo tor...

Page 111: ...it is clear of the swinging arm The sprocket and the spacer sleeves on left and right are loose fits in the wheel Make sure that these parts are not damaged or lost on removal Install the rear wheel...

Page 112: ...sible and loop chain 8 over the sprocket Seat left adjusting plate 7 in the swinging arm and install quick release axle 6 in the brake caliper and the rear wheel Make sure that the axle fits into the...

Page 113: ...ble auxiliary stand with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Use basic stand with tool num ber 83 30 0 402 241 in com bination with fron...

Page 114: ...ains on the ground If ne cessary adjust the height of the front wheel stand Make sure the motorcycle is standing firmly Bulbs Replacing low beam and high beam headlight bulb Make sure the ground is le...

Page 115: ...glass free of foreign matter Install the bulb making sure that alignment is correct at po sition 6 Close and lock spring clips 4 Connect plug 3 Install cover 1 or cover 2 as applicable Replacing park...

Page 116: ...ace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Push the bulb into the bulb socket Insert parkin...

Page 117: ...el and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the re flector housing at the threaded fastener side Turn bulb 2 counter clockwise and r...

Page 118: ...ing and close the housing Install screw 1 Replacing number plate light bulbs Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 from t...

Page 119: ...oreign matter Insert the bulb into the bulb socket Seat bulb holder 2 in the light carrier Hold the mudguard cover in position and install screw 1 Replacing auxiliary headlights with LED auxiliary hea...

Page 120: ...ws 2 Disconnect the plug from socket 3 Remove the centre trim panel Installing centre trim panel Connect the plug to the socket Manoeuvre the centre trim panel into position Make sure that all three t...

Page 121: ...m panel 118 Remove four screws 1 Remove the air filter cover 2 slightly pushing the side trim panel outwards to do so Remove air filter 3 Installing air filter Install air filter 3 Put on the air filt...

Page 122: ...2 V Removing centre trim panel 118 When jump starting the engine do not disconnect the battery from the on board electrical system Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the positive term...

Page 123: ...ery is not discon nected the on board elec tronics e g clock etc gradually drain the battery This can cause the battery to run flat If this hap pens warranty claims will not be accepted Connect a floa...

Page 124: ...socket with the battery connected to the motorcycle s on board electrical system The motorcycle s on board electronics know when the battery is fully charged The on board socket is switched off when t...

Page 125: ...e battery was discon nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time it will be necessary to enter the current date in the instrument panel in order to ensure that the service due indicator...

Page 126: ...correct sequence Connect positive lead 2 to the battery s positive terminal Connect negative lead 1 to the battery s negative terminal Installing centre trim panel 118 Setting clock 37 8 124 z Mainten...

Page 127: ...Care products 126 Washing motorcycle 126 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 126 Paint care 127 Protective wax coating 128 Laying up motorcycle 128 Restoring motorcycle to use 128 9 125 z Care ProCarM...

Page 128: ...hat 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...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...and clutch lever pivots the side stand pivots and the centre stand pivots if the motorcycle is fit ted with a centre stand with a suitable lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an a...

Page 131: ...fasteners 131 Engine 133 Fuel 134 Engine oil 135 Clutch 136 Transmission 136 Rear wheel drive 137 Running gear 137 Brakes 138 Wheels and tyres 138 Electrics 139 Frame 141 Dimensions 141 Weights 142 Ri...

Page 132: ...itch activated Kill switch in operating position run Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No fuel...

Page 133: ...p of quick release axle M8 x 25 Tighten alternately 19 Nm Quick release axle front in axle holder M14 x 1 5 30 Nm Rear wheel FR Valid Locknut of the final drive chain tensioning screw M8 19 Nm Rear qu...

Page 134: ...Mirror arm FR Valid Locknut mirror to clamping piece M14 x 1 20 Nm Clamping piece mirror to clamping block M10 30 Nm 10 132 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 135: ...ed 7500 min 1 with regular unleaded RON 91 OE without 35 kW power reduction 61 kW at engine speed 7500 min 1 with 35 kW power reduction 35 kW at engine speed 7000 min 1 Torque 83 Nm at engine speed 57...

Page 136: ...RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded RON 91 OE Regular unleaded slight power and consumption related restrictions 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 16 l Reserve fuel min 2 7 l BMW recommends B...

Page 137: ...MA2 Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit ives because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer...

Page 138: ...grated into en gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 943 35 68 teeth Primary transmission ratio 1 2 462 13 32 teeth 1st gear 1 1 750 16 28 teeth 2nd gear 1 1 381 21 29 teeth 3rd gear 1 1 174 23 27...

Page 139: ...ith lowered suspensionOE 190 mm At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two arm cast aluminium swinging arm Type of rear suspension directly hinged central spring strut with adjustable rebound dam...

Page 140: ...d disc brake with 1 piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake pad material rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from your...

Page 141: ...old 2 8 bar two up and or with luggage tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on board sockets 5 A Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits If an elec tronic fuse trips and de energises a cir...

Page 142: ...for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for tail light brake light LED 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear light unit 6 Brake light rear light Bulb for number plate light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulbs for...

Page 143: ...den weight as per DIN standard Width of motorcycle 890 mm across handlebars without mirrors Front seat height 880 mm Without rider at unladen weight with luxury seatOE 895 mm Without rider at unladen...

Page 144: ...at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 214 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without OE Permissible gross weight 444 kg Maximum payload 230 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200...

Page 145: ...Service Service BMW Motorrad Service 144 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 144 Maintenance work 144 Confirmation of maintenance work 146 Confirmation of service 151 11 143 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 11 146...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ...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 152: ...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 153: ...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 11 151 z Servic...

Page 154: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 152 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 155: ...ues Resetting 39 B Battery Charging battery when connected 121 Charging battery when disconnected 122 Installation 123 Maintenance instructions 121 Position on the vehicle 15 Removal 122 Technical dat...

Page 156: ...ntenance work 146 Coolant Checking fill level 98 Fill level indicator 13 Topping up 99 Warning for overtemperat ure 30 Currency 7 D Damping Adjuster 13 Adjusting 49 Dimensions Technical data 141 E Ele...

Page 157: ...Headlight Adjusting headlight beam throw 52 Beam throw 52 Driving on right driving on left 52 Helmet holder Helmet securing 53 Position on the vehicle 14 Horn 16 I Ignition Switching off 36 Switching...

Page 158: ...on the vehicle 11 Pre ride check 62 R Rear wheel drive Technical data 137 Redline warning Switching on 64 Warning light 18 Refuelling 67 Rev counter 18 Rider s Manual Position on the vehicle 14 Stowag...

Page 159: ...panel 118 troubleshooting chart 130 Turn indicators Control 16 Operation 42 Type plate Position on the vehicle 13 Tyres Checking inflation pressure 51 Checking tread depth 100 Pressures 139 Recommenda...

Page 160: ...ange of size 103 Checking rims 100 Checking spokes 100 Install the rear wheel 109 Installing front wheel 106 Removing front wheel 104 Removing rear wheel 108 Technical data 138 12 158 z Index ProCarMa...

Page 161: ...ertained as a result of such dis crepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is r...

Page 162: ...ions 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 16 l Reserve fuel min 2 7 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up tyre cold 2 4 bar two up and or with luggage tyre cold Tyre pressure rea...

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