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Threaded fasteners

Front wheel

Value

Valid

Brake caliper on fork leg

M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Pinch bolt on quick-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

Valid

Rear wheel on drive shaft

M10 x 1.25 x 40

tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

135

Technical data

Summary of Contents for F 800 GT

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

Page 2: ...etailer Data 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...

Page 3: ...information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value Documentation confirming per formance of scheduled mainte nance is a preconditio...

Page 4: ...ay 24 Onboard computer display 25 Warning lights 25 Service display 37 Fuel gage 37 Fuel reserve 38 4 Operation 39 Steering and ignition lock 40 Emergency on off switch kill switch 42 Lights 42 Hazard...

Page 5: ...Front wheel stand 91 Rear wheel stand 92 Engine oil 93 Brake system 95 Clutch 99 Coolant 100 Tires 100 Rims and tires 101 Wheels 101 Light sources 107 Fairings and panels 113 Jump starting 114 Battery...

Page 6: ...efects 146 BMW Motorrad Service 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 147 Maintenance proce dures 147 Maintenance schedule 151 Confirmation of mainte nance work 152 Confirmation of service 167 14 Appendi...

Page 7: ...General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical Data 7 Notice concerning current status 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 8: ...k Failure to avoid this hazard can result in death or serious injury DANGER Hazard with high risk Failure to avoid this hazard results in death or serious injury ATTENTION Special in structions and pr...

Page 9: ...c differences If your motorcycle comes with equipment not described here you can find the descriptions in a separate manual Technical Data All dimensions weights and per formance data contained this R...

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

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

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

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Headlamp range adjust ment below instrument cluster 64 2 Seat lock 52 3 Oil fill location and oil dip stick 93 4 Payload table on steering head at left 2 11 z Overviews...

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

Page 15: ...late on steering head 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side fairing 100 5 Power socket 122 6 without Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel 66 7 Brake fluid re...

Page 16: ...adjusting spring preload 66 2 Tool kit 90 3 Rider s Manual US Model 4 Diagnostic connector 120 5 Storage with first aid kitOA Storing first aid kit 6 Storage with service tool setOA Storing service t...

Page 17: ...Underneath the center fairing panel 1 Battery 115 2 Storage with tire repair kitOA Storage space for tire re pair set 3 Fuse 119 4 Connector for optional ac cessories 2 15 z Overviews...

Page 18: ...splay readings 44 with onboard computerOE Resetting average data 45 3 Hazard warning lights sys tem 43 4 Turn indicators 43 5 Horn 6 with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Viewing current settin...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated gripsOE Operating heated grips 51 2 MODE button Setting riding mode 50 3 Starter 72 4 Emergency on off switch kill switch 42 2 17 z Overviews...

Page 20: ...meter 3 Button Set clock 46 with onboard computerOE Operating stopwatch 47 4 Multifunction display without optional equip mentOE standard 23 with optional equip mentOE 24 5 Button Selecting display re...

Page 21: ...6 Photo sensor brightness control with onboard computerOE Activating the engine speed warner 77 with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE DWA LED General information on DWA 54 7 Tachometer 2 19 z Overviews...

Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews...

Page 23: ...Displays Indicator and warning lights 22 Multifunction display 23 Multifunction display 24 Onboard computer display 25 Warning lights 25 Service display 37 Fuel gage 37 Fuel reserve 38 3 21 z Displays...

Page 24: ...omatic Stability Control ASC OE Switching the ASC func tion off 48 2 ABS 3 Fuel reserve 38 Fuel gage 29 4 Turn indicator right 5 Neutral position idling 6 Turn indicator left 7 High beam headlamp 8 Ge...

Page 25: ...tronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE 1 Warning light for elec tronic engine management 30 2 Clock 46 3 Coolant temperature warn ing indicator 29 4 Service display 37 5 Indication range for values Odome...

Page 26: ...modes ProOE with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE 1 Set heating stage of the heated grips 51 2 Stopwatch 46 3 Displays for OE ESA 49 Engine speed warner 77 4 Onboard computer display 44 Symbo...

Page 27: ...able are in dicated by the universal warn ing lamp 1 in conjunction with a warning notice or a warning sym bol in the multifunction display The universal warning light lights up in either yellow or re...

Page 28: ...9 lights up Fuel down to reserve 29 lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high 29 lights up yellow appears on the display Engine in emergency operation mode 30 lights up red The engine symbol...

Page 29: ...slowly ASC self diagnosis not completed 33 lights up ASC switched off 33 lights up ASC error 33 lights up yellow DWA is indi cated DWA battery drained 33 lights up yellow x x flashes Tire pressure at...

Page 30: ...symbols in the display panel Meaning lights up yellow or is displayed Sensor faulty or system fault 35 lights up yellow RdC is dis played Battery of the tire pressure sensor weak 35 or is displayed T...

Page 31: ...tage Accident hazard damage to cat alytic converter Do not drive to the extent that the fuel tank is completely empty Possible cause At the most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity...

Page 32: ...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 malfunction corrected as s...

Page 33: ...nd or high beam light sources in head light 107 Replacing bulb for parking light 109 Replacing bulb for brake and rear light 110 Remove light sources in front and rear turn indicators 111 Ice warning...

Page 34: ...It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self diagnosis has been completed ABS error ABS indicator light lights up Possible cause The ABS control unit has de tected an error...

Page 35: ...nd warning light lights up Possible cause The ASC has been deactivated by the rider Switch ASC on ASC error with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE ASC indicator and warning light lights up Possible c...

Page 36: ...ider s Man ual NOTICE Before adjusting the tire inflation pressure observe the information on temperature compensation and on inflation pressure adjust ment in the chapter Technology in detail Tire pr...

Page 37: ...workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause A system fault has occurred Have fault eliminated at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retail...

Page 38: ...re while the figure on the right 2 shows the inflation pres sure in the rear tire Immediately after switching on the ignition is indicated The trans fer of the tire pressure values does not begin unti...

Page 39: ...played following the Pre Ride Check When a service date elapses without service the universal warning light lights up in yellow appearing together with the date and mileage kilometer display The Servi...

Page 40: ...ently changing lean angles frequent braking and acceleration the more difficult it becomes to de termine the fuel reserve How ever the fuel tank still contains at least the fuel reserve specified on t...

Page 41: ...switch kill switch 42 Lights 42 Hazard warning lights system 43 Turn indicators 43 Display 44 Clock 46 Stopwatch 46 Automatic Stability Control ASC 48 Electronic suspension adjustment ESA 49 Riding mo...

Page 42: ...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 preferably...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...ne is switched off B Operating position Lights Parking lights The parking lights switch on au tomatically when the ignition is switched on NOTICE The parking lights are a strain on the battery Do not...

Page 45: ...the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary NOTICE If a turn indicator button is pressed with the emergency flashing function switched on the flashing function replaces the emerge...

Page 46: ...ce can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Display Selecting display readings Switch on ignition 40 Press button 1 to select the display in value area 2 The following values can be indi cate...

Page 47: ...p odometer Switch on ignition 40 Selecting display readings 44 The desired trip odometer is selected TRIP I or TRIP II is dis played Keep INFO 1 pressed down until the trip odometer 2 is re set with o...

Page 48: ...ton 1 until minutes 3 flash Press button 1 repeatedly until desired minutes are shown Press and hold button 1 until minutes do not flash anymore Setting is completed Stopwatch with onboard computerOE...

Page 49: ...the INFO 1 button and the functions of the 2 button can be inter changed The stopwatch and the odometer are then operated us ing INFO 1 button the onboard computer must be operated us ing the 2 button...

Page 50: ...ss 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 T...

Page 51: ...ment options You can use the ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment feature to adapt damping on the rear wheel to the road surface Viewing current setting Switch on ignition 40 Press button 1 to display...

Page 52: ...es ProOE Brisk riding on dry roads For each of those 3 scenarios the optimum balance between throttle response ABS and ASC control is provided NOTICE Detailed information regarding the off road mode c...

Page 53: ...y roads Activate the DYNAMIC riding mode 4 Heated handlebar grips with heated gripsOE Operating heated grips Starting engine 72 NOTICE The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is...

Page 54: ...2 is not shown anymore in the display Seat Removing the seat Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Turn and hold ignition key in the seat lock 1 to left while pressing seat downward...

Page 55: ...Alarm system Overview 54 Activation 54 Alarm function 55 Deactivation 56 Programming 57 Logging on additional remote con trols 59 Synchronizing 60 Battery 60 5 53 z Alarm system...

Page 56: ...indicators 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...

Page 57: ...DWA disabled After approx one hour in the deactivated state the DWA switches off to protect the battery To activate the alarm function after this period the ignition must be switched on and then off a...

Page 58: ...After the alarm function has been deactivated the DWA LED indi cates the reason for any alarm activation which may have oc curred for one minute 1x flash movement sensor motorcycle was tilted forward...

Page 59: ...o protect the battery The ignition must be switched on to deactivate the alarm function after this period Programming with anti theft alarm system DWA OE Programming options The anti theft alarm syste...

Page 60: ...sing the button 1 is confirmed by an alarm tone and pressing the button 2 by an acknowledgment tone Step 1 is a confirmation tone to sound after the DWA is acti vated deactivated yes Press button 1 no...

Page 61: ...four remote controls Logging on remote control Deactivate alarm function Switch on the ignition Press button 2 three times Acknowledgment tone sounds once Switch off the ignition within ten seconds Pr...

Page 62: ...remote control has been op erated more than 256 times out side the range of the receiver In this case the receiver on the motorcycle no longer reacts to the signals of the remote control Synchronize r...

Page 63: ...ow 4 Install new battery Ensure that positive terminal of battery is at top Fit lower housing section to lug 5 on front edge and close it When doing so pay atten tion to the guide pins 6 Install screw...

Page 64: ...5 62 z Alarm system...

Page 65: ...Setting Mirrors 64 Headlight 64 Clutch 65 Brakes 66 Spring preload 66 Damping 67 6 63 z Setting...

Page 66: ...of standard commer cially available adhesive tapes Damage to the plastic lens To prevent damage to the plastic lens consult a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Headl...

Page 67: ...tch lever while driving Accident hazard Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise to increase distance be tween clutch lever and handle bar grip...

Page 68: ...bar grip Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise to decrease dis tance between brake lever and handlebar grip NOTICE The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the brake lever forwards Spring...

Page 69: ...oad Turn adjuster wheel counter clockwise up to stop then 10 turns clockwise One up with load Turn adjustment wheel as far as possible counterclock wise then 18 turns clockwise One up with load and to...

Page 70: ...ting screw 1 in clockwise direction To reduce damping turn ad justing screw 1 in counter clockwise direction Basic setting of rear wheel rear wheel damp ing Turn adjusting screw clock wise up to the s...

Page 71: ...If there is a change in the load sta tus 72 Always before riding off 72 At every third refueling stop 72 Starting 72 Running in 75 Shifting gears 76 Brakes 77 Parking your motorcycle 78 Refueling 79 S...

Page 72: ...volumes on 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...

Page 73: ...gine and exhaust system while riding Burn hazard After parking the motorcycle make sure that no persons or objects come into contact with the engine and exhaust system Catalytic converter If misfiring...

Page 74: ...ring preload at rear wheel 66 Adjusting damping on rear wheel 68 with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Adjust the chassis 49 Always before riding off Check operation of the brake system Check...

Page 75: ...ttempt is automati cally interrupted if battery voltage is too low Recharge the battery before you attempt to start the engine again or use jumper ca bles and a donor battery to start More detailed in...

Page 76: ...automatically when you switch on the ignition To check the wheel speed sensors the motorcycle must be driven a few yards Phase 1 Check on system components monitored by the diagnostic sys tem while m...

Page 77: ...C error is indicated follow ing completion of the ASC self diagnosis routine It remains possible to continue riding It must be noted that the ASC function is not avail able Have the malfunction correc...

Page 78: ...unning in proce dure is essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip WARNING Loss of adhesion of new tires on wet roads and at extreme angles Accident hazard Always think well ahead and avoid ex...

Page 79: ...ht transfer to the front wheel Increases in the load at an individual wheel are accom panied by a rise in the effective braking force that the wheel can provide To achieve the shortest possible brakin...

Page 80: ...g the vehicle When driving on roads spread with salt After working on the brakes due to oil or grease residues When driving on soiled roads or offroad WARNING Poorer braking action due to moisture and...

Page 81: ...engage 1st gear Refueling Fuel specifications Requirement For optimal fuel economy the gasoline should be sulfur free or very low in sulfur content ATTENTION Refueling with leaded fuel Damage to catal...

Page 82: ...er and lead to component damage there Only fill the fuel tank to the lower edge of the fuel filler neck ATTENTION Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces Damage to surfaces become unattractive or cloudy...

Page 83: ...to lack of fuel Usable fuel quantity Approx 4 gal Approx 15 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove ignition key and close protective cove...

Page 84: ...es Fasten straps at front on both sides on lower fork bridge and tension Fasten rear straps on both sides to the brackets for the passenger footrests and then tighten them Tension all straps evenly th...

Page 85: ...Technology in detail General instructions 84 Antilock Brake System ABS 84 Automatic Stability Control ASC 86 Tire pressure control RDC 87 8 83 z Technology in detail...

Page 86: ...gardless of the road surface con dition What happens when rough roads are encountered Rough roads can briefly lead to a loss of contact between the tires and the road surface The transferable braking...

Page 87: ...generated Driving on the rear wheel wheelie for a longer period Rear wheel spinning in place with front brake engaged burn out Warm up on the center or aux iliary stand at idle or with gear engaged Lo...

Page 88: ...motorcycle especially when style of riding takes rider and ma chine close to the limits imposed by physics The system is not optimized for special requirements resulting under extreme weather condi ti...

Page 89: ...stable dynamic operating conditions as quickly as possible On a slippery surface the throttle grip must never be suddenly turned back completely without pulling the clutch at the same time The engine...

Page 90: ...pressure ranges The TPC RDC control unit distin guishes between three pressure ranges matched to the motorcy cle Inflation pressure within the permissible tolerance Inflation pressure at the limits of...

Page 91: ...t 90 Front wheel stand 91 Rear wheel stand 92 Engine oil 93 Brake system 95 Clutch 99 Coolant 100 Tires 100 Rims and tires 101 Wheels 101 Light sources 107 Fairings and panels 113 Jump starting 114 Ba...

Page 92: ...h spe cialized knowledge 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 Tool kit 1 Screwdriver h...

Page 93: ...with center standOE Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand Use basic stand with front wheel mount The basic stand and its accessories are avail able through your auth...

Page 94: ...on the ground Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary Ensure motorcycle is standing securely Rear wheel stand Mounting rear wheel stands Make sure ground is level and firm and park mo...

Page 95: ...e the higher the oil level Engine damage Only check the oil level after a longer journey or when the engine is warm Wipe area around oil filler loca tion clean Allow engine to idle until fan starts th...

Page 96: ...ax 0 4 quarts max 0 4 l Dif ference between MIN and MAX If fluid level is below MIN mark Top up engine oil 94 If fluid level is above MAX mark Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop pref...

Page 97: ...the brakes checked at an authorized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Visually inspect...

Page 98: ...a specialist service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check the brake pad thickness wit...

Page 99: ...rvoir Considerably reduced braking performance caused by air in the brake system Check brake fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti cally with center standO...

Page 100: ...nd hold motorcycle verti cally with center standOE Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Read brake fluid level at rear brake fluid reservoir 1 NOTICE The brake f...

Page 101: ...1 and 2 in the handlebar fitting The inner edge of cable mount 1 should move to outer edge 2 of the handlebar fitting If clutch pedal free play is outside tolerance Adjust clutch play 99 Adjusting clu...

Page 102: ...evel drops below ap proved level Have the coolant system checked at a specialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Tires Checking tire pressure WARNING Incorrect tire inf...

Page 103: ...tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indica tors NOTICE Tread wear marks are integrated into the main grooves on every tire If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks the ti...

Page 104: ...different wheels please speak to a specialist service facility and preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer In some cases the data stored in the control units can be adapted to the new wheel sizes TPC RDC...

Page 105: ...eel rim that could be scratched in process of removing brake calipers Carefully pull brake calipers back to remove them from the brake rotors Place motorcycle on an auxil iary stand BMW Motorrad rec o...

Page 106: ...tem at the beginning of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening of screwed con nections with incorrect tight ening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tightening torques checke...

Page 107: ...e torque Pinch bolt on quick re lease axle Tightening sequence Tighten the screws 6 times alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb ft 19 Nm Remove front wheel stand without center standOE...

Page 108: ...n center stand Shift into first gear Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel supporting the wheel as you do so Roll rear wheel out toward rear Installing rear wheel WARNING Use of a wheel which does not comply w...

Page 109: ...checked by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Place rear wheel on rear wheel support Tighten bolts 1 diagonally with specified torque Rear wheel on drive shaft Tig...

Page 110: ...etainers and fold to side Remove bulb 2 Replace defective light source Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W To avoid leaving contamina tion deposits on t...

Page 111: ...ng bulb for parking light Park motorcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level Turn off ignition NOTICE To achieve better accessibility turn the handlebars to the left Disconnect plug conne...

Page 112: ...Install the socket 1 by turning it clockwise Connect the plug connec tion 1 Replacing bulb for brake and rear light with LED tail lightOA The LED tail light can only be completely replaced For de tail...

Page 113: ...contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb s glass surface always use a clean dry cloth to hold it Press bulb 1 into socket and install by turning clockwise Position lamp housing and in stall s...

Page 114: ...ht sources Replace defective light source Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W To protect glass on new bulb against contamination always use a clean dry cloth to hold it do not tou...

Page 115: ...l Slide center fairing panel at left and right under fairing side panels at position 1 and then insert in guides 2 on left and right ATTENTION Installing painted compo nents without plastic wash ers P...

Page 116: ...onboard electrical sys tem when jump starting the engine First connect positive terminal of the discharged battery to positive terminal on the donor battery with red jumper cable positive terminal on...

Page 117: ...ock Total discharge of battery leading to a rejection of warranty claims During riding breaks of more than 4 weeks connect a trickle charger to the battery NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed a trickle...

Page 118: ...oard elec tronics know when the battery is fully charged The onboard socket is switched off when this happens Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suitable charger Comply with operatin...

Page 119: ...ector 4 Press locking mechanism 1 and remove relay 2 Remove the screw 5 Remove battery carrier 6 to the front Lift out battery 7 upwards if it is difficult to move moving it back and forth will help I...

Page 120: ...ht in direction of travel Slide battery carrier 6 over bat tery and install bolt 5 Remove relay 2 Locking mechanism 1 en gages Install connector 4 Locking mechanism 3 en gages ATTENTION Incorrect batt...

Page 121: ...e Do not bypass defective fuses Replace defective fuses with new fuses Turn off ignition Park motorcycle ensuring that support surface is firm and level Remove center fairing panel 113 Replace defecti...

Page 122: ...propriately trained staff Refer to the vehicle manufac turer specifications Remove seat 52 Press locks 1 on both sides Remove the diagnostic con nector 2 from the bracket 3 Counter hold the bracket wh...

Page 123: ...Accessories General notes 122 Onboard sockets 122 Case 123 Topcase 126 10 121 z Accessories...

Page 124: ...products 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 a...

Page 125: ...If the 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 up...

Page 126: ...ng case 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 th...

Page 127: ...ormation sign in case Speed max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload of case with caseOA See information sign in case Payload max 22 lbs max 10 kg Secure hold with caseOA If a case wobbles or is difficult to...

Page 128: ...ll the way up Topcase lid opens Close topcase with topcaseOA Pull release lever 1 all the way up Close topcase lid and hold it down Ensure that no items are trapped between cover and case NOTICE The t...

Page 129: ...n key 1 in the topcase lock to position RELEASE Handle pops out Fold handle 1 all the way up Raise the rear of the topcase and pull it off luggage rack Mounting the topcase with topcaseOA Fold up hand...

Page 130: ...annot find your combina tion of motorcycle and topcase on the sign contact your autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer The following values apply to the combination described here Speed limit for driving w...

Page 131: ...Care Care products 130 Washing your motorcycle 130 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 131 Paint care 132 Paint preservation 132 Store motorcycle 132 Return motorcycle to use 132 11 129 z Care...

Page 132: ...the motorcycle To prevent 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 moto...

Page 133: ...t and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water NOTICE Soften stubborn dirt and dead insects by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth Chrome Clean chrome sections carefully with plenty of...

Page 134: ...W Motorrad recom mends using BMW tar remover for removing tar spots Then add a protective wax coating to the paint at these locations Paint preservation BMW Motorrad recommends applying BMW car wax or...

Page 135: ...fasteners 135 Fuel 136 Engine oil 136 Engine 137 Clutch 138 Transmission 138 Rear wheel drive 139 Frame 139 Suspension 139 Brakes 140 Wheels and tires 140 Electrical system 141 Dimensions 143 Weights...

Page 136: ...sengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling procedure 80 Battery drained Charging connected battery 115 Overheating protection for starter motor has ac tivated...

Page 137: ...bolt on quick 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 V...

Page 138: ...nt Specification SAE 15W 50 API SJ JASO MA2 Additives for instance molybdenum based substances are prohibited because they would attack the coat ings on engine components BMW Motorrad rec ommends BMW...

Page 139: ...output 90 hp 66 kW at engine speed 8000 min 1 with regular grade gasoline unleadedOE 87 hp 64 kW at engine speed 8000 min 1 with reduction of power to 35 kWOE 48 hp 35 kW at engine speed 6750 min 1 T...

Page 140: ...ual gearbox integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1 943 35 68 teeth Primary gear 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...

Page 141: ...r Frame at front right on steering head Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel front 4 9 in 125 mm on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Single arm alumin...

Page 142: ...floating caliper Rear brake pad material Organic Wheels and tires Speed category of front rear tires W minimum requirement 168 mph 270 km h with reduction of power to 35 kWOE S minimum requirement 112...

Page 143: ...6 3 psi 2 5 bar with tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold Electrical system Main fuse 30 A Voltage regulator Fuses Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected If...

Page 144: ...lectrode gap of spark plug 0 04 0 04 in 0 9 1 0 mm Bulbs Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for taillight brak...

Page 145: ...in 800 mm without rider at unladen weight with comfort seatOE 32 3 in 820 mm without rider at unladen weight with seat lowOE 30 1 in 765 mm without rider at unladen weight Rider s inside leg arc heel...

Page 146: ...eight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permissible gross weight 926 lbs 420 kg Maximum payload 454 lbs 206 kg Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h with reduction of power to 35 kWO...

Page 147: ...ng safety defects 146 BMW Motorrad Service 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 147 Maintenance procedures 147 Maintenance schedule 151 Confirmation of maintenance work 152 Confirmation of service 167 1...

Page 148: ...if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW o...

Page 149: ...erve the recommended 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 tre...

Page 150: ...ay be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding maximum odome ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service If this odometer reading is r...

Page 151: ...13 149 z Service...

Page 152: ...13 150 z Service...

Page 153: ...ace all spark 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 brake fluid in en tire system...

Page 154: ...brake fluid level Checking rear brake fluid level Visually inspect the brake lines brake hoses and connections Checking tire pressure and tread depth Checking the toothed belt s Checking the belt ten...

Page 155: ...Set the service due date and remaining distance before next service Checking charging state of battery Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature 13 153 z Service...

Page 156: ...W 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 13 154 z Servic...

Page 157: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 158: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 159: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 160: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 161: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 162: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 163: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 164: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 165: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 166: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 167: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 168: ...t Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing rear belt and damper main tenance Check jud...

Page 169: ...of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 13 1...

Page 170: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 13 168 z Service...

Page 171: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 170 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con trol 172 14 169 z Appendix...

Page 172: ...plies with 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 inclu...

Page 173: ...ie 15 des 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...

Page 174: ...pareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouilla...

Page 175: ...15 Charging disconnected battery 116 Installing 117 Maintenance instructions 115 Position on motorcycle 15 Removing 116 Technical data 142 Brake fluid Check front fluid level 97 Checking fluid level a...

Page 176: ...h Control 17 Operating 42 Engine Severe fault 30 Starting 72 Technical Data 137 Warning for engine electronics 30 Engine oil Checking level 93 Filling location 11 Oil dipstick 11 Technical Data 136 To...

Page 177: ...47 Lights Control 16 Headlight low beam 42 Headlight range adjustment 11 Operating headlight flasher 42 Operating headlight high beams 42 Operating parking lamp 43 Parking lights 42 logon Remote contr...

Page 178: ...tch right 17 Right side of motorcycle 13 Under fairing 15 Underneath seat 14 P Paint care 132 Performance data Technical data 144 Pre Ride Check 73 Programming 58 R RDC Display 36 Rim sticker 102 Tech...

Page 179: ...39 Transmission 138 Weights 144 Wheels and tires 140 Threaded fasteners 135 Tire repair kit Location 15 Tires Checking tire inflation pressures 100 Checking tire tread depth 101 Inflation pressure tab...

Page 180: ...ature warning 31 Overview 22 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 34 Weights Load capacity table 11 Technical Data 144 Wheels Checking rims 101 Installing front wheel 104 Installing rear wheel 106 Removing front...

Page 181: ...15 179 z Index...

Page 182: ...gnized Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted...

Page 183: ...l Reserve fuel 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 can find further...

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