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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Fairings and panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Maintenance

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Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model F800GT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ProCarManuals com...

Page 2: ...ata Motorcycle Data Model Vehicle identification number Color number Initial registration License plate Retailer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Retailer s address phone number com pany sta...

Page 3: ...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 help you...

Page 4: ...level 32 Fuel reserve 33 Service display 33 Outside temperature 34 Tire inflation pressure 34 4 Operation 37 Steering and ignition lock 38 Electronic immobilizer 39 Clock 40 Display 40 Stopwatch 42 Li...

Page 5: ...els 110 Jump starting 111 Battery 112 9 Accessories 117 General instructions 118 Onboard sockets 118 Case 119 Topcase 121 10 Care 125 Care products 126 Washing your motorcy cle 126 Cleaning sensitive...

Page 6: ...Standard BMW Service 148 Confirmation of mainte nance work 149 Confirmation of service 154 13 Appendix 157 Certificate for Electronic Immobilizer 158 Certificate for Tire Pressure Control 160 14 Inde...

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 ProCarManuals com...

Page 8: ...avoid this hazard can result in minor or moderate injury WARNING Hazard with moderate risk Failure to avoid this hazard can result in death or serious injury DANGER Hazard with high risk Failure to a...

Page 9: ...torcycle might not be ex actly as illustrated in this manual on account of country specific differences If your motorcycle comes with equipment not described here you can find the descriptions in a se...

Page 10: ...claims can be entertained on the basis of the data illustrations or descriptions in this manual 1 8 z General instructions ProCarManuals com...

Page 11: ...eral view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 14 Under center fairing panel 15 Multifunction switch left 16 Multifunction switch right 17 Instrument cluster 18 2 9 z Overviews ProC...

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Page 13: ...ew left side 1 Headlamp range adjust ment below instrument cluster 53 2 Seat lock 54 3 Oil fill location and oil dip stick 89 4 Payload table on steering head bearing at left 2 11 z Overviews ProCarMa...

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Page 15: ...nt 92 3 Vehicle identification number type plate on steering head bearing 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side fairing 94 5 Onboard power socket 118 6 Adjusting spring preload 49 7 Brake fluid reser...

Page 16: ...49 2 Standard tool kit 88 3 Rider s Manual US Model 4 Storage with first aid kitOA Storing first aid kit 5 Helmet holder 54 6 Storage with service toolkitOA Storing service tool kit 88 7 Tire inflati...

Page 17: ...Under center fairing panel 1 Battery 112 2 Storage space with tire repair kitOA Storing tire repair kit 2 15 z Overviews ProCarManuals com...

Page 18: ...dicators in the display 40 3 Hazard warning flashers 45 4 Turn indicators 44 5 Horn 6 Not included in standard equipment with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE ESA 51 7 Not included in standard...

Page 19: ...tifunction switch right 1 Starter 70 2 Emergency on off switch kill switch 45 3 Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar gripsOE Operate heated grips 46 2 17 z Overviews ProCarManuals...

Page 20: ...ion key 4 Multifunction display 21 5 Function key 6 Photosensor for instru ment lighting control with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE Alarm system LED see operating instructions with onboard computerO...

Page 21: ...dicator lamps 20 Multifunction display 21 Warning lights 22 Onboard computer indicator 32 Fuel level 32 Fuel reserve 33 Service display 33 Outside temperature 34 Tire inflation pressure 34 3 19 z Disp...

Page 22: ...equipment with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE ASC 31 3 Fuel reserve 33 30 4 Universal warning lamp appears together with warnings in display panel 22 5 High beam headlight 6 Turn indicator right...

Page 23: ...OE Display of the selected heated grip level 46 3 Not included in standard equipment with onboard computerOE Stopwatch 42 4 Time 40 5 Not included in standard equipment with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC...

Page 24: ...play Warnings are displayed with the corresponding warning lamps Warnings for which no separate warning lamp is available are in dicated using the General warn ing lamp 1 in conjunction with a warning...

Page 25: ...lashes Coolant temperature too high 26 lights up yellow appears on the display Engine in emergency operation mode 27 lights up yellow LAMP is indi cated Bulb defective 27 lights up yellow DWA is indi...

Page 26: ...ights up yellow RdC is indi cated Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak 29 or is indicated Transmission error 30 lights up Fuel down to reserve 30 flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 31...

Page 27: ...Warning and indicator lamps Warning symbols in the display panel Meaning lights up ASC switched off 32 lights up ASC error 32 3 25 z Displays ProCarManuals com...

Page 28: ...ng or communica tion between the key and engine electronics is disrupted Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring Use the reserve key Have the defective key re placed preferably by an a...

Page 29: ...tops and can no longer be started Otherwise the engine runs in the emer gency operating mode Continued driving is possible however the accustomed en gine performance may not be available Have the malf...

Page 30: ...e Control TPC RDC OE General warning light shows yellow x x the critical infla tion pressure flashes Possible cause The measured tire inflation pres sure is in the limit area of the permissible tolera...

Page 31: ...d retailer Sensor defective or system fault with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE General warning light shows yellow or is in dicated Possible cause Wheels without RDC sensors are mounted Retrofit whe...

Page 32: ...d BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause There is a fault in the radio con nection to the TPC RDC sensors Possible causes are radio sys tems in the surrounding area which interfere with the connec tion...

Page 33: ...er ASC intervention with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE ASC indicator and warning light flashes rapidly The ASC has detected insta bility at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque The warn ing...

Page 34: ...des 84 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard computer indicator with onboard computerOE Distance c...

Page 35: ...be traveled with the fuel reserve depends on the riding style on the consumption and on the fuel quantity that was still available at the time of switch on see previ ous explanation The trip distance...

Page 36: ...drops below 37 F 3 C the temperature display responds by flashing a warning indicating possible ice formation on the road surface The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperat...

Page 37: ...displayed tire inflation pres sures refer to a tire air tempera ture of 68 F 20 C If the warning triangle 3 is also shown a warning display is concerned The af fected inflation pressure flashes The un...

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Page 39: ...rn indicators 44 Hazard warning flashers 45 Emergency on off switch kill switch 45 Heated handlebar grips 46 BMW Motorrad ASC 47 Clutch 48 Brakes 48 Mirrors 49 Spring preload 49 Damping 50 Electronic...

Page 40: ...nd the seat lock with caseOA with TopcaseOA The cases and the topcase can also be ordered with locks for the same key on request Please contact a specialist service fa cility for this purpose preferab...

Page 41: ...the same ring as the ignition key used to start the engine could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling signal for starting is not issued The EWS warning is shown in the multifunction dis...

Page 42: ...ntil desired minutes are shown Display Selecting display readings Switch on ignition Press button 1 to select the display in value area 2 The following values can be indi cated Total distance in illus...

Page 43: ...ip I Trip distance recorder 2 Trip II Warnings if necessary with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Tire inflation pressures Reset tripmeter Switch on ignition Select desired tripmeter Press and hold bu...

Page 44: ...topwatch continues to run in the background when the display is temporarily switched over to the odometer The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off Operating st...

Page 45: ...and ON or OFF are shown Press button 1 repeatedly until desired state is shown ON operation of the stopwatch using the INFO button on the handlebar fitting OFF operation of the stop watch using button...

Page 46: ...ff again to switch off parking lamp Turn indicators Operating turn indicators Switch on the ignition Press button 1 to left to switch on left side turn indicators Press button 1 to right to switch on...

Page 47: ...flashing function as long as the button is pressed If the turn indicator button is released the emergency flasher function becomes active again Press button 1 to switch on hazard warning flashers Igni...

Page 48: ...wer consumption caused by the heated grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds If the battery is inadequately charged the heated grips are switched off to ensure starting capa...

Page 49: ...ess and hold button 1 until the ASC warning lamp s display changes ASC indicator and warning light lights up Release button 1 within two seconds ASC indicator and warning light continues to be lit up...

Page 50: ...djusting screw 1 clock wise to increase distance be tween clutch lever and handle bar grip Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise to decrease dis tance between clutch lever and handlebar grip NOTICE...

Page 51: ...doing so Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move the mirror to the desired position by turning the housing and the mirror arm Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspen...

Page 52: ...rclockwise then 12 turns clockwise One up with load Turn adjustment wheel as far as possible counterclockwise then 18 turns clockwise One up with load and topcase Turn adjustment wheel clock wise as f...

Page 53: ...adjusting screw as far as possible clockwise then turn back 0 5 turns One up with load two up with load Electronic suspension adjustment ESA with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Adjustment o...

Page 54: ...sappears once the adjustment procedure has been completed Tires Checking tire pressure WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pres sure Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle Reduced life of tires...

Page 55: ...spring preload The headlamp range generally remains constant due to the ad justment of the spring preload to the loading state However in the case of very high payloads the available spring preload ad...

Page 56: ...pressing seat downward at rear to support movement Raise seat at rear and release key Take off seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing downward Installing the seat Insert seat i...

Page 57: ...teel cable ATTENTION Incorrect positioning of the helmet lock Fairing scratched When hooking on the helmet watch the position of the hel met lock Position helmet as shown in illustration Install the s...

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Page 59: ...Alarm system Overview 58 Activation 58 Alarm function 60 Deactivation 61 Programming 61 Logging on additional remote con trols 63 Synchronizing 64 Battery 65 5 57 z Alarm system ProCarManuals com...

Page 60: ...tors You can adjust the behavior of your DWA in partial areas to meet your needs Protection of motorcycle battery To protect the motorcycle bat tery and to maintain the start ing capability the activ...

Page 61: ...be pressed for longer than one second Activation phase The anti theft alarm system re quires 15 seconds until it is com pletely activated No alarm trig gering takes place during this time Protection...

Page 62: ...ion with anti theft alarmOE Alarm triggering The alarm can be set off by The motion sensor Switching on the ignition with an unauthorized key Disconnection of the DWA from the motorcycle battery DWA b...

Page 63: ...1 of remote con trol once or switch on ignition with an authorized key The alarm function can only be deactivated with the ig nition key if the emergency ON OFF switch is in the operating position If...

Page 64: ...m function Switch on ignition Press button 1 three times Acknowledgment tone sounds once Switch off the ignition within ten seconds Press button 2 three times Acknowledgment tone sounds once Switch on...

Page 65: ...led Save programming There are two ways to save pro gramming By switching off the ignition after the last programming step Automatically 30 seconds after the last programming step The DWA indicator li...

Page 66: ...te control Logon ended The logon is ended in the follow ing situations 4 remote controls have been logged on Ignition is switched off No button was pressed for 30 seconds after the ignition was switch...

Page 67: ...tery 3 forward un der bow 4 Batteries of the wrong type or incorrect poling of the batteries can destroy the device Use specified battery see the chapter Technical Data En sure proper poling when inse...

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Page 69: ...ty instructions 68 Observe checklist 70 Starting 70 Breaking in 73 Engine speed warning 74 Brakes 75 Parking your motorcycle 76 Refueling 76 Securing motorcycle for trans port 78 6 67 z Riding ProCarM...

Page 70: ...left and right are equal Make sure that weight is uni formly distributed between right and left Pack heavy pieces of luggage to bottom and inside of cases Observe the maximum pay load and maximum spe...

Page 71: ...ter parking the vehicle make sure that no persons or objects come into contact with the en gine and exhaust system Catalytic converter If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic converte...

Page 72: ...ing of cases and lug gage At every third refuelling stop without Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel 49 without Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Adjus...

Page 73: ...the battery before you attempt to start the engine again or use jumper ca bles and a donor battery to start More detailed information can be found in the Maintenance chapter under Jump starting Engin...

Page 74: ...ase 1 Check on system components monitored by the diagnostic sys tem while motorcycle is parked ABS indicator light flashes Phase 2 Check wheel sensors while start ing off ABS indicator light flashes...

Page 75: ...e malfunction corrected as soon as possible at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Breaking in Engine While running in the motorcy cle vary the throttle openi...

Page 76: ...eed warning The engine speed warning sig nals to the rider that the red engine speed range has been reached This signal is shown in red by the flashing of indicator lamp 1 The signal is maintained unt...

Page 77: ...great force the dynamic load distribution cannot follow the increased de celeration and the braking force cannot be completely transferred to the road surface Locking up of the front wheel is prevente...

Page 78: ...rmits turn the handlebars to the left On slopes point the motorcycle uphill and engage 1st gear Center stand with center standOE Switch off engine ATTENTION Poor ground conditions in area of stand Com...

Page 79: ...ommended fuel qual ity Super unleaded max 10 ethanol E10 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Refueling procedure WARNING Fuel is highly flammable Fire and explosion hazard Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame...

Page 80: ...rning light is switched off NOTICE The usable fuel quantity spec ified in the technical data is the fuel quantity which can be re fueled if the fuel tank was com pletely emptied i e if the engine dies...

Page 81: ...on side stand or center stand ATTENTION Pinching of components Component damage Do not pinch components e g brake lines or wiring harnesses Fasten straps at front on both sides on lower fork bridge an...

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Page 83: ...Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 82 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 84 Tire pressure control RDC 85 7 81 z Technology in detail ProCarManuals com...

Page 84: ...tires and the road surface The transferable braking force is then reduced to zero If braking is car ried out in this situation ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driving stability when rest...

Page 85: ...riod of time e g when riding downhill offroad Should a fault code occur due to an unusual driving condition the ABS function can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on again How impo...

Page 86: ...irements resulting under extreme weather condi tions offroad or on the racetrack BMW Motorrad ASC can be de activated for these cases WARNING Risky riding style Accident hazard despite ASC The rider i...

Page 87: ...table driving state This case cannot be controlled by BMW Motorrad ASC Tire pressure control RDC with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Operation A sensor located in each tire monitors the air temperat...

Page 88: ...r temperature As a result in most cases the values displayed there do not match the values shown in the multifunction display Adjusting inflation pressure Compare the RDC value in the multifunction di...

Page 89: ...d tool kit 88 Engine oil 89 Brake system 90 Coolant 94 Clutch 95 Wheel rims and tires 96 Wheels 97 Front wheel stand 102 Rear wheel stand 104 Lamps 105 Fairings and panels 110 Jump starting 111 Batter...

Page 90: ...nowledge are required to carry out some of the work If you are in doubt consult a spe cialist service facility preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool kit Standard tool kit 1 Scr...

Page 91: ...ch off engine Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle at op erating temperature vertically with center standOE Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle at operating tempe...

Page 92: ...pping up engine oil ATTENTION Too little or too much engine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Clean the area adjac...

Page 93: ...n min 1 0 mm Only friction material without carrier plate Wear markings grooves must be clearly visi ble If the wear indicators are no longer clearly visible WARNING Dropping below the minimum pad thi...

Page 94: ...brake In order to ensure the operat ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service...

Page 95: ...f brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special ist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Checking rear brake f...

Page 96: ...fall below the MIN mark If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coo...

Page 97: ...ust be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure point can be felt Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Check clutch pedal free play Actuate...

Page 98: ...ecialist service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking tire tread depth WARNING Riding with heavily worn tyres Risk of accident due to poorer rideability If necessary repla...

Page 99: ...ersion to wheels not installed as stan dard equipment can seriously af fect the control comfort of these systems The sensor rings required for wheel speed detection must also match the control systems...

Page 100: ...brake caliper removed Remove screws 1 of brake calipers on left and right Push brake pads 1 slightly apart by turning the brake caliper 2 back and forth against the brake rotor 3 Mask off area of whe...

Page 101: ...ve Remove spacing bushing 1 on left side from wheel hub Installing front wheel WARNING Use of a wheel which does not comply with series speci fications Malfunctions during control inter ventions by AB...

Page 102: ...install quick release axle 2 with appropriate torque Quick release axle in telescopic fork 37 lb ft 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screws 1 to appropriate torque Pinch bolt on quick re lease axle Tighte...

Page 103: ...moving rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Mount rear wheel stands 104 with cente...

Page 104: ...rrad retailer Place rear wheel on rear wheel support Tighten bolts 1 diagonally with specified torque Rear wheel on drive shaft Tightening sequence tighten diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm without center sta...

Page 105: ...to set front wheel stand to desired height Center front wheel stand rela tive to front wheel and push it against front axle Align the two mounts 2 so that the telescopic fork rests se curely on them...

Page 106: ...e basic stand and its accessories are available through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Set desired height of rear wheel stand using bolts 1 Remove the lock washer 2 to do so press the unlock bu...

Page 107: ...2 for low beam headlight by pulling on lever 3 NOTICE The alignment of connector spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the fol lowing illustrations Disconnect the plug 1 Remove wir...

Page 108: ...plug connec tion 1 Install cover panel 1 for high beam headlamp or cover panel 2 for lowbeam headlamp Replacing bulb for parking light Park motorcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level S...

Page 109: ...ource Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W To protect glass on new bulb against contamination always use a clean dry cloth to hold it do not touch with bare fingers Press the light source 1 into the so...

Page 110: ...and park motorcycle Switch off ignition Remove screws 1 Pull off light housing toward rear Press bulb 1 into socket and turn counterclockwise to re move Replace defective bulb Bulb for taillight brake...

Page 111: ...ve bulb 1 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Installing front and rear turn signal bulb Replace defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W To prevent contam...

Page 112: ...r fairing panel Remove seat 54 Remove four screws 1 on left and right and take off center fairing panel Installing center fairing panel Slide center fairing panel at left and right under fairing side...

Page 113: ...TION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and mo torcycle Danger of short circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends ATTENTION Jump starting with a voltag...

Page 114: ...ons Correct battery maintenance combined with proper charging and storage procedures extends the battery s service life and is also required for warranty claims Compliance with the points be low is im...

Page 115: ...ocket or additional socket Damage to the motorcycle s electronics Always charge a fully discharged battery battery voltage below 9 V with the ignition switched on the indicator lights and the multifun...

Page 116: ...witch off ignition ATTENTION Incorrect battery disconnec tion Danger of short circuit Follow the disconnection sequence Remove negative cable 1 first Then remove positive cable 2 Remove screw 3 and ta...

Page 117: ...low the installation sequence Install positive cable 2 Install negative cable 1 Wiring harness on bat tery 4 lb ft 5 Nm Make sure that the battery mi nus cable 1 has sufficient dis tance Arrow to the...

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Page 119: ...Accessories General instructions 118 Onboard sockets 118 Case 119 Topcase 121 9 117 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 120: ...ducts of any kind Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The motorcy cle must not violate the regula tions governing motorcycle ap proval for highway use appl...

Page 121: ...maximum loadability specified in the technical data is exceeded the onboard sockets are switched off Case Opening case with caseOA Turn key 1 to position OPEN Pull gray release lever 2 OPEN upward and...

Page 122: ...with caseOA Turn key 1 to position RE LEASE Insert case in case carrier 1 then swing as far as possible onto mount 2 Pull black release lever 3 RE LEASE upward while simulta neously pushing the case i...

Page 123: ...aseOA See label in case Payload of case with caseOA See label in case Secure hold with caseOA If a case wobbles or is difficult to fit it must be adapted to the gap between the upper and lower mount W...

Page 124: ...p Close topcase lid and hold it down Ensure that no items are trapped between cover and case NOTICE The topcase can also be locked if the lock is in the LOCK posi tion Under such circumstances ensure...

Page 125: ...ke sure that hooks 1 engage securely in their mounts 2 Press handle 1 down until it engages Turn key in topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove Maximum payload and maximum speed Observe maximum p...

Page 126: ...Speed limit for driving with Topcase with TopcaseOA See label in Topcase Payload of Topcase with TopcaseOA See label in Topcase 9 124 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 127: ...re products 126 Washing your motorcycle 126 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 127 Paint care 128 Store motorcycle 128 Protective wax coating 128 Return motorcycle to use 128 10 125 z Care ProCarManu...

Page 128: ...stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun In particular during the winter months wash the motorcycle more frequently To r...

Page 129: ...h a soft sponge and plenty of water NOTICE Soften stubborn dirt and dead insects by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth Chrome parts Especially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome...

Page 130: ...with BMW Tar Re mover Then add a protective wax coating to the paint at these locations Store motorcycle Clean motorcycle Completely fill the motorcycle s fuel tank Removing battery 114 Spray the brak...

Page 131: ...s 131 Engine 132 Fuel 133 Engine oil 133 Clutch 134 Transmission 134 Rear wheel drive 135 Suspension 135 Brakes 136 Wheels and tires 136 Electrical system 138 Frame 139 Dimensions 139 Weights 140 Perf...

Page 132: ...ncy on off switch kill switch to nor mal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in n...

Page 133: ...uick release axle M8 x 30 Tighten the screws 6 times alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb ft 19 Nm Quick release axle in telescopic fork M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Vali...

Page 134: ...peed manual transmission and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc 798 cm3 Cylinder bore 3 2 in 82 mm Piston stroke 3 in 75 6 mm Compression ratio 12 1 Rated output 90 hp 66 kW at engine speed 8000...

Page 135: ...W recommends BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil capacity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 0 l with filter re placement Specification SAE 15W 50 API SJ JASO MA2 Additives for instance molybdenum based substances...

Page 136: ...ch Clutch design Multi disk oil bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw shifted 6 speed manual transmission inte grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1 943 35 68 teeth Primary g...

Page 137: ...lloy cast swinging arm with rear wheel axle adjustable via eccentric Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with ad justable rebound stage damping spring preload with Electr...

Page 138: ...e Hydraulic 1 piston floating calipers with fixed brake disk Brake pad material rear Sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail ab...

Page 139: ...max 0 2 oz max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5 5 x 17 Rear tire designation 180 55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 70 Permissible rear wheel imbalanc...

Page 140: ...s Mat battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0 03 0 04 in 0 8 0 9 mm new Bulbs Bulb for high...

Page 141: ...f windshield Motorcycle width 35 6 in 905 mm across mirrors Rider s seat height 31 5 in 800 mm without rider at unladen weight with comfort seatOE 32 3 in 820 mm without rider at unladen weight with l...

Page 142: ...213 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permissible gross weight 926 lbs 420 kg Maximum payload 456 lbs 207 kg Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 11 140 z Tec...

Page 143: ...BMW Motorrad Service 143 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 143 Maintenance procedures 143 Maintenance schedule 147 Standard BMW Service 148 Confirmation of maintenance work 149 Confirmation of service 15...

Page 144: ...nds 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 of North A...

Page 145: ...ecommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual Doc umentation confirming regular maintenance is essential for gen erous treatment of...

Page 146: ...ces 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 service If this odometer reading is reached b...

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Page 149: ...park plugs 6 Replacing air cleaner insert 7 Replace belts and rear shock absorbers 8 Check belt wheel belt pin ions and shock absorbers for belt pinions 9 Change the brake fluid in the entire system a...

Page 150: ...belt tension Checking the steering head bearings Checking the side stands for ease of movement Checking the center stand for ease of movement when a center stand is fitted as op tional equipment Check...

Page 151: ...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 Signature 12 149...

Page 152: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 153: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 154: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 155: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 156: ...e 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 12 154 z Serv...

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Page 159: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 158 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con trol 160 13 157 z Appendix ProCarManuals com...

Page 160: ...h Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including inte...

Page 161: ...r gles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire d interf rences nuisibles et 2 le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les interf re...

Page 162: ...adio 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 brouillage radio...

Page 163: ...oving 114 Technical data 138 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 93 Checking front fluid level 92 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Checking front 91 Checking rear 91 Running in 73...

Page 164: ...Warning for engine electronics 27 Engine oil Checking level 89 Filling location 11 Oil dipstick 11 Technical Data 133 Topping up 90 Engine speed warning Switching on 74 Warning light 18 Equipment 7 ES...

Page 165: ...ghts Control 16 Headlight low beam 43 Headlight range adjustment 11 Operating headlight flasher 44 Operating headlight high beams 44 Operating parking lamp 44 Parking lights 43 Luggage Loading informa...

Page 166: ...Technology in detail 85 Warning indicators 28 Rear wheel drive Technical Data 135 Rear wheel stand Mounting 104 Refueling 77 Rider s Manual US Model Position on motorcycle 14 S Safety instructions Abo...

Page 167: ...ng 121 Torques 131 Transmission Technical Data 134 Trip distance recorder Control 18 Resetting 41 Troubleshooting chart 130 Turn indicators Control 16 Operating 44 Type plate Position on vehicle 13 V...

Page 168: ...Size change 97 Technical Data 136 14 166 z Index ProCarManuals com...

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Page 170: ...mensions 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 2015 Bay...

Page 171: ...el quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure front 36 3 psi 2 5 bar with tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold You ll find additional informati...

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