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Summary of Contents for F 800 GS -

Page 1: ...K72_800_Titel fm Seite 9 Montag 24 September 2007 3 14 15 Rider s Manual F 800 GS ...

Page 2: ...Motorcycle data dealership details Motorcycle data Model Vehicle identification number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr ...

Page 3: ...the motorcycle s actual specifica tion as purchased the accessor ies fitted or the national market specification No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol ...

Page 4: ...OZ RON Super unleaded with regular unleaded RON 91 OE 91 ROZ RON Regular unleaded fuel grade usable with power and consumption related restric tions Usable fuel capacity approx 16 l Reserve fuel 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up at tyre temperat ...

Page 5: ...y of BMW riders Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance We hope that you will enjoy rid ing your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe BMW Motorrad ...

Page 6: ...eneral instructions 5 Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 3 Status indicators 21 Standard status indicators 22 Status indicators with on board computerOE 23 Standard warnings 24 Warnings issued by the on board computerOE 29 OE Grip heatingOE 48 BMW Motorrad ABSOE 49 Clutch 50 Brakes 50 Mirrors 51 Spring preload 51 Damping 52 Tyres 53 ...

Page 7: ... 85 Jump starting 111 Battery 112 9 Care 117 Care products 118 Washing motorcycle 118 Cleaning easily damaged components 118 Paint care 119 Protective wax coating 120 Laying up motorcycle 120 Frame 133 Dimensions 133 Weights 134 Riding specifications 134 11 Service 135 BMW Motorrad service 136 BMW Motorrad service quality 136 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot break ...

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Page 9: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currency 7 1 5 tions ...

Page 10: ...your motorcycle is a precondition for generous treat 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 OE Optional extra The motorcycles are as sembled complete with all the BMW optional ex tras originally ordered OA Optional accessory You can obtain option al acc...

Page 11: ...elected optional accessor ies OA This explains why the manual may also contain de scriptions of equipment which Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsche Institut für Normung e V Versions for individual countries may differ 1 7 tions ...

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Page 13: ...General views General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 14 Underneath the trim panel 15 Handlebar fitting left 16 2 9 views ...

Page 14: ...2 10 views ...

Page 15: ...General view left side 1 Power socket 74 2 Seat lock 55 3 Engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick 87 2 11 views ...

Page 16: ...2 12 views ...

Page 17: ...iew right side 1 Fuel filler neck 66 2 Brake fluid reservoir rear 91 3 Vehicle Identification Num ber VIN on steering head bearing Type plate on steering head bearing 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 90 2 13 views ...

Page 18: ...Underneath the seat 1 Location of first aid kit OA 2 Toolkit 3 Payload table 4 Table of tyre pressures 5 Helmet holder 56 6 Rider s Manual 7 Tool for adjusting spring preload 51 2 14 views ...

Page 19: ...Underneath the trim panel 1 Battery 112 2 Air filter housing 110 2 15 views ...

Page 20: ...Handlebar fitting left 1 Operating the on board computerOE 39 2 Operating the ABSOE 49 3 Horn 4 Flashing turn indicators left 46 Hazard warn ing flashers 47 5 High beam headlight and 2 16 views ...

Page 21: ...ting right 1 Emergency off switch kill switch 48 2 Starter button 60 3 Grip heatingOE 48 4 Flashing turn indicators right 46 Hazard warn ing flashers 47 5 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 47 Pushbut 2 17 views ...

Page 22: ...Instrument cluster 1 Telltale lights 22 2 Speedometer 3 Operation of the clock 38 Operation of the stopwatchOE 42 4 Multifunction display 22 5 Operating the odometer 38 2 18 views ...

Page 23: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Side light 2 19 views ...

Page 24: ...2 20 views ...

Page 25: ...Status indicators Status indicators Standard status indicators 22 Status indicators with on board com puterOE 23 Standard warnings 24 Warnings issued by the on board computerOE 29 3 21 ators ...

Page 26: ...Standard status indicators Multifunction display Telltale lights Service due indicator 3 22 ators ...

Page 27: ...d Service remains permanently visible If the service due indicator appears more than a month in advance of the actual due date or if the word Service does not show permanently even though a service is overdue the date Status indicators with on board computerOE Multifunction display 3 23 ators ...

Page 28: ...utral telltale light also lights up Coolant temperature The horizontal bars above the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature Fuel capacity Standard warnings Mode of presentation Warning symbols 1 and 2 can 3 24 ators ...

Page 29: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 25 ators ...

Page 30: ...rnings overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Electronic immobiliser active 27 EWS appears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve 27 3 26 ators ...

Page 31: ...edly Mis firing can damage the catalytic converter a hazardous situation can result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly Do not run the fuel tank dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more Continuing to ride when the engine is overheated could result in engine damage You must comply with the in structions below Possible cause If the coolant level is too low Check the coolant level 91 If the ...

Page 32: ...an continue to ride but bear in mind that the usual en gine power might not be avail able Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause The engine oil level is too low Check the engine oil level 87 If the oil level is too low Top up the engine oil 88 Possible cause The engine oil pressure is insuffi cient 3 28 ators ...

Page 33: ...y a Replace the brake light and rear light bulb 108 Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear 107 Warnings issued by the on board computerOE The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 3 C Always take extra care and think well ahead when temperatures are low remember that the danger of black ice is particularly high on bridges and whe...

Page 34: ...ABS warningsOE Mode of presentation 3 30 ators ...

Page 35: ...Warnings overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 32 Lights up ABS deactivated 32 Lights up ABS fault 32 3 31 ators ...

Page 36: ...use self diagnosis did not complete The motorcycle has to move forward with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Activate the ABS function 49 ABS fault ABS warning light shows Possible cause The ABS control unit has detec ted a fault The ABS function is Anti theft alarm warningsOE General warning light shows yellow 3 32 ators ...

Page 37: ...alarm has lost its entire ori ginal capacity There is no assur ance that the anti 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 3 33 ators ...

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Page 39: ...on Operation Ignition switch and steering lock 36 Electronic immobiliser EWS 37 Clock 38 Odometer and tripmeters 38 On board computerOE 39 Damping 52 Tyres 53 Headlight 54 Seat 55 Helmet holder 56 4 35 ration ...

Page 40: ...Keys You receive one master key and one spare key Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser EWS if a key is lost or mislaid 37 Ignition switch and steering lock Switching on ignition Switching off ignition 4 36 ration ...

Page 41: ...r dis posal without any need for you to set parameters or activate addi In key electronics 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 ring aerial in the ignition lock The ignition is not enabled for starting until the key has been 4 37 ration ...

Page 42: ...ted secur ity system so the dealer is un der an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement extra keys If you Switch on the ignition Either press and hold down button 1 or wait without press ing any button The clock is now set and the time appears on the display Odometer and tripmeters Selecting readings 4 38 ration ...

Page 43: ...meter 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II Tyre pressures OE Warnings if applicable Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter On board computerOE Selecting readings Switch on the ignition 4 39 ration ...

Page 44: ...be low 3 C the temperature dis play flashes to draw your atten tion to the risk of black ice form ing The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time Resetting average speed Switch on the ignition Select average speed 4 40 ration ...

Page 45: ...Average consumption Press and hold down button 1 Current consumption 4 41 ration ...

Page 46: ...uelling after running on reserve make sure that you top up the tank to a level above re serve as otherwise the sensor will not be able to register the new level If the sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel level reading nor the range Stopwatch 4 42 ration ...

Page 47: ...mporarily to the odometer reading Similarly the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar ily switch off the ignition Operating stopwatch Press button 2 while the stop Using stopwatch as Lap Timer 4 43 ration ...

Page 48: ... the handlebar fitting OFF Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in strument cluster To confirm the setting press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading Redline warning Activating redline warning 4 44 ration ...

Page 49: ...hen the engine is not 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 Press the bottom section of full beam headlight switch 1 The high beam headlight is switched on until you release the button headlight flasher Switching on parking lights Switch off the ignition 4 45 ration ...

Page 50: ...f parking lights Switch the ignition on and then off again Parking lights switched off Turn indicators Switching on left flashing turn indicators Press button 1 for the left Press button 2 for the right 4 46 ration ...

Page 51: ...s activated instead of the hazard warning flashers and remains active until you release the button The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as The hazard warning flashers are switched on Left right turn indicator telltale lights flash Switch off the ignition The hazard warning flashers continue to operate Left and right turn indicator telltale lights are off 4 47 ration ...

Page 52: ...Emergency off switch kill switch a Normal operating position Grip heatingOE 4 48 ration ...

Page 53: ...2 Heating off Press and hold down ABS but Activating ABS function 4 49 ration ...

Page 54: ...g to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents The adjusting screw is easi er to turn if you push the clutch lever forward Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases Turn adjusting screw 1 counter clockwise Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases Turn adjusting screw 1 clock 4 50 ration ...

Page 55: ... Push the protective 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 motorcycle is heavily 4 51 ration ...

Page 56: ...uit spring preload If you want to increase spring preload use the tool from the on board toolkit to turn knob 2 clockwise If you want to reduce spring preload use the tool from the on board toolkit to turn knob 2 counter clockwise Stow on board toolkit 1 4 52 ration ...

Page 57: ...to increase damp Tyres Checking tyre pressure Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling characteristics and increase the rate of tyre wear 4 53 ration ...

Page 58: ...ving on right If the motorcycle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of the road applies its asymmet ric low beam headlight will tend to dazzle oncoming traffic to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle Consult a specialist work shop preferably an au thorised BMW Motorrad deal er if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct Adjusting headlight beam 4 54 ration ...

Page 59: ...Tighten screws 1 on left and right Beam throw basic setting Seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Lift seat 2 at the front and re 4 55 ration ...

Page 60: ...Firmly press down on the seat at the front The seat engages with an aud ible click Helmet holder Remove the seat 55 The helmet catch can 4 56 ration ...

Page 61: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 58 Checklist 60 Starting 60 Running in 62 Brakes 63 5 57 iding ...

Page 62: ...hock absorber system Imbalanced load Loose clothing Insufficient tyre pressure Poor tyre tread Etc Correct loading Overloading and imbal Do not ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is colourless and odourless but highly toxic Inhaling the exhaust fumes therefore represents a 5 58 iding ...

Page 63: ... Risk of fire Temperatures at the exhaust are high Flammable materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable materi als to come into contact with the Tampering with the control unit of the electronic engine management system Tampering with the engine control unit can damage the motorcycle and cau...

Page 64: ...els front and rear Clutch Damping characteristic setting and spring preload Starting Side stand You cannot start the motorcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand Starting engine 5 60 iding ...

Page 65: ...leads and a donor battery to start The engine starts If the engine refuses to start consult the troubleshooting chart in the section entitled At the same time the following warning lights and telltale lights are switched on in succession Telltale light for high beam headlight and left turn indicator telltale light General warning light showing yellow and neutral telltale light Warning light for fu...

Page 66: ...r the wheel sensors to be tested Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis compat ible system components with the motorcycle at a standstill ABS warning light flashes Possible national variant of If an indicator showing an ABS fault appears when ABS self dia gnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specia...

Page 67: ...reater pressure on the levers New brake pads can ex tend stopping distance by a significant margin Apply the brakes in good time Tyres New tyres have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by Brakes How can stopping distance be minimised Each time the brakes are applied a load distribution shift takes place with the load shifting for ward from the rear to the front wheel The sharper the motor cy...

Page 68: ...a fall increases and make use of the engine s braking effect as well Wet brakes After the motorcycle has been washed ridden through water or ridden in the rain the brake discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect Oil or grease on brakes Oil and grease on the brake discs and pads considerably diminish braking efficiency Especially after repair and main tenance work make sure t...

Page 69: ... motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken by the stand and dismount to the left If the motorcycle is on the side stand the surface of the ground will determine wheth er it is better to turn the handle On a gradient the motor cycle should always face uphill select 1st gear Lock the steering lock Removing motorcycle from side stand Unlock the steering lock From the left grip the handle bars ...

Page 70: ...ents could cause the centre stand to retract and the motorcycle would topple in consequence Do not lean or sit on the mo torcycle with the centre stand extended Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly Refuelling Fuel is highly flammable A naked flame close to the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex plosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank Fuel expands when hot Fuel escap...

Page 71: ...motor cycle on its side stand The volume of the tank can be utilised to the full only when the motorcycle is propped on its side stand Refuel with fuel of the grade Usable fuel capacity approx 16 l Reserve fuel 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down 5 67 iding ...

Page 72: ...The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon At the rear secure the straps 5 68 iding ...

Page 73: ...Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABSOE 70 6 69 etails ...

Page 74: ...ntained irrespective of the condition of the road surface What are the effects of surface irregularities Humps and surface irregularit ies can cause the wheels to lose contact temporarily with the road surface if this happens the brak is registers the actual circum stances the system reacts in stantly and adjusts braking force accordingly to achieve optimum braking Rear wheel lift Under very sever...

Page 75: ...lead to a fault message being issued Exceptional riding conditions Riding for a lengthy period with the front wheel lifted off the ground wheelie Rear wheel rotating with the motorcycle held stationary by applying the front brake burn What significance devolves on regular maintenance Invariably a technical sys tem cannot perform beyond the abilities dictated by its level of maintenance In order to...

Page 76: ...momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects 6 72 etails ...

Page 77: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 74 Power socket 74 Luggage 75 CaseOA 77 TopcaseOA 80 7 73 sories ...

Page 78: ...W has approved can be obtained from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer together without constituting a safety haz ard Country specific official au thorisation does not suffice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating con ditions experienced by BMW mo torcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circum stances Power socket Ratings 7 74 s...

Page 79: ...m the power sock et to the auxiliary device must be Luggage Correct loading Overloading and imbal anced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading speed limit for riding with cases on the motorcycle Payload of cases max 8 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with cases fitted to the motor...

Page 80: ...ucksackOA Note the maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack and the speed limit for riding 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 fitted to the mo Lashing luggage 7 76 sories ...

Page 81: ...Position luggage strap 2 as CaseOA Opening cases Press the ribbed part of rocker 7 77 sories ...

Page 82: ...ible click Turn the key in the case lock in line with the forward direc tion of travel and remove the key from the lock Adjusting case volume Pivot lever at top limit position minimum volume Pivot lever at bottom limit posi tion maximum volume Removing cases 7 78 sories ...

Page 83: ...Pull red release lever 4 up Installing case Pull red release lever 4 up 7 79 sories ...

Page 84: ...head 8 until mush room head 8 is at the rear end of anchorage 9 Turn the key in the case lock in line with the forward direc tion of travel and remove the key from the lock TopcaseOA Opening topcase Press the ribbed part of rocker 7 80 sories ...

Page 85: ...e topcase lock until it is parallel with the road surface and remove the key Adjusting topcase volume Pivot lever at rear limit position toward carry handle minimum volume Pivot lever at front limit position toward bottom of topcase maximum volume Removing topcase 7 81 sories ...

Page 86: ...Pull red lever 4 Installing topcase Pull red lever 4 7 82 sories ...

Page 87: ...Engage the topcase in front Push red lever 4 in Latching flap 5 is secured Check that the topcase is se cure Close the carry handle and lock the topcase 7 83 sories ...

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Page 89: ...Maintenance Maintenance General instructions 86 Toolkit 86 Engine oil 87 Brake system 88 Brake pads 89 Jump starting 111 Battery 112 8 85 nance ...

Page 90: ...d ures for checking and replacing certain wear parts Special tightening torques are lis ted as applicable The tightening torques for the threaded fasten ers on your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled Technical Toolkit Toolkit On board toolkit service kitOA 8 86 nance ...

Page 91: ...r Engine oil the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil In order to ensure that the en gine oil level is read correctly check the oil level only after a lengthy trip Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean Allow the engine to idle until the fan starts up then allow it Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn 8 87 nance ...

Page 92: ... oil 10W 40 0 4 l Difference between Topping up engine oil Check the engine oil level 87 Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de pendability of the brake system Under these circumstances have the brake system checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Incorrect working practices 8 88 nance ...

Page 93: ...otorrad dealer Brake pads Checking brake pad thickness front brakes their thickness Viewing direc tion Between wheel and fork tube toward brake caliper 1 preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake pad thickness rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand 8 89 nance ...

Page 94: ... brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motor cycle upright with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink 8 90 nance ...

Page 95: ...and hold the motor cycle upright with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand 8 91 nance ...

Page 96: ... point must be clearly perceptible If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible minimum permissible tread depth Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks Tyres have wear indicators integrated into the main 8 92 nance ...

Page 97: ... by a If the notes vary Have the spokes checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Chain Lubricating chain Dirt dust and inadequate Clean the drive chain with a suitable cleaning product dry it and apply chain lubricant Wipe off excess lubricant Checking chain tension Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand 8 93 nance ...

Page 98: ...asured value is outside per mitted tolerance Adjust the chain tension 94 Slacken quick release axle Make sure that scale read ings 4 are the same on left and right Tighten locknuts 2 on left and right by turning them clock wise Locknut of the final drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm 8 94 nance ...

Page 99: ...oved the wheels and tyres it cannot assess their suit ability or provide any guarantee of road safety grammed into the control unit and are fundamental to all cal culations Any change in these influencing variables caused for example by a switch to wheels other than those installed ex works can have serious effects on the performance of the sys tem The sensor rings are essential for 8 95 nance ...

Page 100: ...the motor cycle on its stand Remove securing screws 1 from the right brake caliper Place the motorcycle on a suit able auxiliary stand with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand with BMW Motorrad ABSOE 8 96 nance ...

Page 101: ...Install the front wheel stand 102 Slacken left axle clamping screws 4 Push the axle in as far as it will go Remove spacing bushing 6 8 97 nance ...

Page 102: ...Slip spacing bushing 6 onto Raise the front wheel and in Install axle screw 3 and tight 8 98 nance ...

Page 103: ...Clamp of quick release axle 19 Nm Tighten securing screws 1 to Tighten right axle clamping 8 99 nance ...

Page 104: ...f the speed Slacken locknuts 3 on left and right by turning them counter clockwise Back off adjusting screws 4 on left and right by turning them counter clockwise Remove adjusting plate 5 and push the axle in as far as it will go 8 100 nance ...

Page 105: ...Roll the rear wheel as far for the brake disc passes between the brake pads Seat left adjusting plate 7 in 8 101 nance ...

Page 106: ...sting only on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple Place the motorcycle on an aux iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Place the motorcycle on a suit able auxiliary stand with centre standOE 8 102 nance ...

Page 107: ... locating pins 3 to set the front wheel stand to the de sired height Centre the front wheel stand relative to the front wheel and Apply uniform pressure to push Apply uniform pressure to push the front wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle Bulbs General instructions A warning appears in the multi function display if a bulb is de fective 8 103 nance ...

Page 108: ...titled Technical data Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them Dirt deposits in particular oil and grease interfere with heat radi Remove cover of low beam Replacing high beam headlight bulb 8 104 nance ...

Page 109: ...Turn cover of high beam head Disengage spring clips 2 from Install bulb 3 making sure that 8 105 nance ...

Page 110: ...ing parking light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Pull parking light bulb 1 out of Replace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W 8 106 nance ...

Page 111: ...ng light bulb 1 into Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Pull the glass out of the reflect 8 107 nance ...

Page 112: ...th LED turn indicatorsOA LED 12 V Working from the inboard side Replacing brake light and rear light bulb The LED rear light can be re placed only as a complete unit Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Replacing number plate light bulbs 8 108 nance ...

Page 113: ...Remove screw 1 from the Pull the bulb out of the bulb Insert the bulb into the bulb 8 109 nance ...

Page 114: ...Hold the mudguard cover in Remove screws 1 Installing air filter 8 110 nance ...

Page 115: ... Ex cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the ally brought into contact with the motorcycle Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends Jump starting with a donor battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the vehicle electronics Make sure that the battery of the Run the engine of the donor 8 111 nance ...

Page 116: ...ered Compliance with the points be low is important in order to max imise battery life Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry Do not open the battery Do not top up with water Be sure to read and comply nect a suitable trickle charger to the battery BMW Motorrad has de veloped a float charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this charger yo...

Page 117: ...e extent that it is completely flat it has to be disconnected from the on board circuits and charged with the charger connected dir ectly to the battery posts Charge via the power sock et with the battery connected to the motorcycle s on board electrical system systems and connect the charger directly to the battery Charging battery when disconnected Charge the battery using a suitable charger Com...

Page 118: ...slightly back and forth if it is difficult to remove Installing battery If the 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 Place the battery retainer in 8 114 nance ...

Page 119: ...Install the centre trim panel 115 Set the clock 38 Removing centre trim panel Remove the seat 55 Remove four screws 2 Manoeuvre the centre trim 8 115 nance ...

Page 120: ...Install screws 1 on left and 8 116 nance ...

Page 121: ...Care Care Care products 118 Washing motorcycle 118 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 118 Paint care 119 Protective wax coating 120 9 117 z Care ...

Page 122: ...ts prior to washing the motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months Use only cold water to wash off road salt The high pressure of steam cleaners can damage seals the hydraulic brake system the electrical system an...

Page 123: ...Use plenty of water and BMW shampoo to clean chrome par ticularly if it has been exposed to road salt Use chrome polish for additional treatment Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to prevent overheating of the en 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 age...

Page 124: ...r Remember to wax the parts treated in this way Protective wax coating ted with a centre stand with a suitable lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel Before laying the vehicle up out of use have the en Before starting work through the checklist 9 120 z Care ...

Page 125: ...Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart 122 Threaded fasteners 123 Engine 125 Fuel 126 Engine oil 126 Riding specifications 134 10 121 l data ...

Page 126: ...switch in operating position run Side stand Retract the side stand 60 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 60 Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuel 66 10 122 l data ...

Page 127: ...Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to fork leg M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick release axle M8 x 25 2x each side alternately 19 Nm 10 123 l data ...

Page 128: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping element to clamping block M10 30 Nm Chain Value Valid Locknut of the final drive chain tensioning screw 10 124 l data ...

Page 129: ...roke DOHC with chain and sprocket drive 4 valves operated by cam follow ers balancing conrod liquid cooled cylinders and heads integral water pump 6 speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm3 Cylinder bore 82 mm 10 125 l data ...

Page 130: ...grade 95 ROZ RON Super unleaded with regular unleaded RON 91 OE 91 ROZ RON Regular unleaded fuel grade us able with power and consumption related restric tions Usable fuel capacity approx 16 l Reserve fuel 4 l 10 126 l data ...

Page 131: ...Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W 40 20 C Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W 40 10 C Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission 10 127 l data ...

Page 132: ...Rear wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two arm cast aluminium swinging arm Final drive number of teeth Pinion sprocket 16 42 Running gear Front wheel 10 128 l data ...

Page 133: ...lly operated twin disc brake with 2 pis ton floating calipers and floating brake discs Brake pad material front Sintered metal Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1 piston floating caliper and fixed disc 10 129 l data ...

Page 134: ...Spoked wheel MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4 25 x 17 Tyre designation rear 150 70 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up at tyre temperature 20 C 2 5 bar two up and or with luggage at tyre tem perature 20 C 10 130 l data ...

Page 135: ...tronic fuses protect all the circuits If an elec tronic fuse trips and de energises a circuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery manufacturer and designation Exide ETX14 BS 10 131 l data ...

Page 136: ... 12 V 55 W Bulb for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for tail light brake light LED 12 V Bulb for number plate light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W OA 10 132 l data ...

Page 137: ...e Frame type Tubular spaceframe Type plate location Steering head front top VIN location Steering head right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2320 mm across front wheel to number plate carrier 10 133 l data ...

Page 138: ...s Unladen weight 207 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 443 kg Maximum payload 236 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 134 l data ...

Page 139: ...ervice Service BMW Motorrad service 136 BMW Motorrad service quality 136 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 136 BMW Motorrad service network 137 Maintenance work 137 11 135 ervice ...

Page 140: ... that you contact your au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have questions regarding your motorcycle BMW Motorrad service quality Along with its reputation for en Certain signs of wear moreover may otherwise not be noticed until it is too late to put them right at moderate cost Your au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer s mechanics know every detail of your motorcycle and can take re medial action if ...

Page 141: ...ope or Service Contact Africa Amer ica Asia Australia Oceania Maintenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer conducts the BMW pre delivery check before handing over the motorcycle to you the date when the next 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...

Page 142: ...Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service 11 138 ervice ...

Page 143: ...mpleted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on 11 139 ervice ...

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Page 147: ...of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 143 ervice ...

Page 148: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 144 ervice ...

Page 149: ...74 Stowage 15 Technical data 131 BMW Motorrad service 136 BMW Motorrad Service Card 136 Brake fluid Checking fluid levels 90 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 13 Brake pads Replacing number plate light bulbs 108 Replacing side light bulb 106 Replacing turn indicator bulbs 107 Technical data 132 Warning for bulb failure 28 C Case 12 145 z Index ...

Page 150: ... 91 Fill level indicator 13 Filler neck 13 E Electrics Technical data 131 Electronic immobiliser EWS 37 Warning 27 Emergency off switch kill switch 17 Operation 48 Engine Control 17 F First aid kit Stowage 14 Frame Technical data 133 Front wheel stand Installing 102 Fuel Fill level indicator 23 24 Filler neck 13 Refuelling 66 12 146 z Index ...

Page 151: ...azard warning flashers Control 16 17 I Idle Telltale light 22 Ignition Switching off 36 Switching on 36 Immobiliser See EWS 37 Instrument cluster Overview 18 Low beam headlight Switching on 45 Luggage Instructions for loading and securing objects 75 M Maintenance intervals 137 Mirrors Adjusting 51 12 147 z Index ...

Page 152: ...Warnings 29 P Parking 65 Running gear Technical data 128 Running in 62 S Safety instructions Brakes 63 General 58 Seat Installation 55 Status indicators See also warnings 22 Standard status indicators 22 With on board computer 23 Steering lock 37 Stopwatch Control 18 T Technical data 12 148 z Index ...

Page 153: ... lights 22 Toolkit Contents 86 Stowage 14 Topcase Operation 80 Torques 123 Transmission Running in 63 Table of tyre pressures 14 Technical data 129 V Vehicle identification number 13 W Warning light for engine rpm 18 Warnings 24 12 149 z Index ...

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