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BMW F 800 R 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model F 800 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...

Page 2: ...tailer Data Motorcycle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Color number First registration Registration number Retailer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Retailer s address phone number com pany stamp ...

Page 3: ...r new BMW motorcycle It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value If you have any questions con cerning your motorcycle your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer is ...

Page 4: ... 23 Fuel capacity 23 Warning and indicator lights 24 Service display 25 Kilometers driven after reaching the reserve quantity 25 Ambient temperature 26 Tire inflation pressures 26 Warning indicators 27 4 Operation 37 Ignition switch and steering lock 38 Electronic immobilizer EWS 39 Clock 39 Display 40 Stopwatch 41 Lights 43 Turn indicators 43 Hazard warning flashers 44 Emergency ON OFF switch 44 ...

Page 5: ...le parts 108 Paint care 109 Protective wax coating 110 Storing motorcycle 110 Returning motorcycle to use 110 10 Technical data 111 Troubleshooting chart 112 Threaded fasteners 113 Engine 115 Fuel 116 Engine oil 116 Clutch 117 Transmission 117 Rear wheel drive 118 Running gear 118 Brakes 119 Wheels and tires 119 Electrical system 120 Frame 122 Dimensions 122 Weights 123 Riding specifications 124 1...

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Page 7: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currentness of this manual 7 1 5 z General instructions ...

Page 8: ...otect your motorcycle against damage Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detailed informa tion Indicates the end of ac cessory or equipment dependent information Tightening torque Technical data OE Optional equip...

Page 9: ...ibed in a separate set of instructions Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in this Rider s Manual refer to the Deutsches Institut für Nor mung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance regulations Ver sions for individual countries may differ Currentness of this manual The high safety and quality stan dards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant devel opment work on designs equip...

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

Page 11: ...iews Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 14 Under center fairing panel 15 Left handlebar fitting 16 Handlebar fitting right 17 Instrument cluster 18 2 9 z Overviews ...

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Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Payload table on steering head bearing at left 2 Seat lock 50 3 Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick 79 2 11 z Overviews ...

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Page 15: ...g spring preload 47 3 Vehicle Identification Number type plate on steering head bearing 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 82 5 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 84 6 Onboard socket 70 7 Adjusting damping 48 8 Brake fluid reservoir rear 83 2 13 z Overviews ...

Page 16: ...pring preload 47 2 Standard tool kit 78 3 Rider s Manual US Model 4 Storage space with first aid kit OA Storing first aid kit 5 Tire inflation pressure table 6 Storage space with service toolkitOA Storing service tool kit 78 2 14 z Overviews ...

Page 17: ...Under center fairing panel 1 Battery 104 2 Storage space with tire repair kit OA Storing tire repair kit 2 15 z Overviews ...

Page 18: ...Left handlebar fitting 1 High beam headlight and headlight flasher 43 2 Select display in extended area 40 3 Hazard warning flashers 44 4 Operating turn indicators 43 5 Horn 2 16 z Overviews ...

Page 19: ...Handlebar fitting right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated hand grip operation 45 2 Starter button 56 3 Emergency ON OFF switch 44 2 17 z Overviews ...

Page 20: ...opwatch 41 4 Multifunction display 22 5 Selecting readings 40 Resetting tripmeter 41 6 Ambient brightness sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm indicator light see anti theft alarm operating instructions with onboard computerOE Engine speed warning 58 2 18 z Overviews ...

Page 21: ...7 Tachometer The instrument cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover 2 19 z Overviews ...

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

Page 23: ...splay 22 Meaning of symbols 23 Fuel capacity 23 Warning and indicator lights 24 Service display 25 Kilometers driven after reaching the reserve quantity 25 Ambient temperature 26 Tire inflation pressures 26 Warning indicators 27 3 21 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ... Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE Tire inflation pressures 26 6 Coolant temperature warn ing indicator 30 7 Service is due 25 8 Value area 40 9 with onboard computerOE Symbols for illustrating dis played value 23 10 With onboard computer OE The horizontal bars indicate the level of the coolant temperature 3 22 z Status indicators ...

Page 25: ...mls 25 Average consumption in mpg Average speed in mph Current consumption in mpg Ambient temperature in F 26 Fuel capacity with onboard computerOE The horizontal bars over the filling station symbol indi cate the remaining fuel quantity The top cross bar is shown en larged and is equal to a consid erably higher fuel level than the other cross bars When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge ...

Page 26: ...ng light 30 4 General warning light in conjunction with warn ing indicators in display 27 5 High beam headlight indi cator light 6 Indicator light for right turn indicator 7 Neutral indicator light 8 Indicator light for left turn indicator The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend ing on the country 3 24 z Status indicators ...

Page 27: ...rval has been exceeded the general warning light also lights up yellow in ad dition to the date or mileage dis play The Service lettering is dis played continuously If the service display appears more than a month before the service date the stored date must be adjusted in the instrument cluster This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time Consult a certified wor...

Page 28: ...efer to a tire temperature of 68 F 20 C The left hand value 1 indicates the air pres sure of the front wheel and the right hand value 2 the inflation pressure of the rear wheel Im mediately after switching on the ignition is displayed as the transfer of the inflation pres sure values does not begin until a speed of 19 mph 30 km h is exceeded for the first time If the warning triangle 3 is also sho...

Page 29: ...ction display The General warning light shows red or yellow depending on the ur gency of the warning If the display in the value area 2 shows a warning then this is symbolized with the warning tri angle 3 These warnings can be displayed in alternation with the odometers 40 The General warning light is shown in accordance with the most urgent warning The possible warnings are listed on the next pag...

Page 30: ...rve 30 Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high 30 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Engine in emergency operation mode 31 Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient 31 Lights up yellow LAMP is indi cated Bulb defective 31 x x F flashes Ice warning 32 Lights up yellow dWA is indi cated Anti theft alarm battery drained 32 3 28 z Status indicators ...

Page 31: ...ssure in limit area of permissible tolerance 33 Flashes red x x flashes Tire inflation pressure outside permissi ble tolerance 33 or is indicated Transmission error 34 Lights up yellow or is indicated Sensor defective or system fault 34 Lights up yellow RdC is indi cated Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak 35 3 29 z Status indicators ...

Page 32: ...t the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity Reserve fuel quantity Approx 2 1 quarts Approx 2 l Refueling 60 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature symbol flashes Continued driving with an overheated engine can re sult in engine damage Be sure to observe the measures listed below Possible cause Coolant level is too low Checking coolant level 84 If ...

Page 33: ...sible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Engine oil pressure insufficient Engine oil pressure warning light flashes The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low Stop imme diately and switch off engine The warning on insufficient engine oil pressure is no substitute for the function of an oil level indicator The cor rect engine oil level can only...

Page 34: ...is lower than 37 F 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 37 F 3 C At low outside temperatures black ice must especially be ex pected on bridges and in shady road areas Think well ahead when driving Anti theft alarm battery drained with anti theft alarmOE General warning light shows yellow dWA is indicated This error message is o...

Page 35: ...preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance with Tire Pressure 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 tolerance Correct tire inflation pressure in accordance with instructions on ba...

Page 36: ... approx 19 mph 30 km h The TPC RDC sensors do not trans mit their signal until a speed above this threshold is reached 66 Watch TPC RDC display at higher speed A permanent fault has not occurred until the general warning light also lights up In this case Have fault eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause There is a fault in the radio con ...

Page 37: ...rkshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE General warning light shows yellow RdC is indicated This error message is only displayed for a short time following the pre ride check Possible cause The battery of the tire inflation pressure sensor no longer has its full capacity The operation of the tire inf...

Page 38: ...3 36 z Status indicators ...

Page 39: ... immobilizer EWS 39 Clock 39 Display 40 Stopwatch 41 Lights 43 Turn indicators 43 Hazard warning flashers 44 Emergency ON OFF switch 44 Heated handlebar grips 45 Clutch 46 Brakes 46 Mirrors 47 Spring preload 47 Damping 48 Tires 49 Headlight 49 Seat 50 4 37 z Operation ...

Page 40: ...act a specialized workshop for this purpose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Switching on ignition Turn key to position 1 Parking lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 56 with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 57 Switching off ignition Turn key to position 2 Light switched off Handlebars not locked Key can be r...

Page 41: ...enabling sig nal for starting is not issued The EWS warning is shown in the multifunction display Always store the spare key sepa rately from the ignition key If you lose a key you can have it disabled by your BMW Motorrad partner For this purpose you have to bring along all other keys that belong to the motorcycle The motor can no longer be started using a disabled key however a disabled key can ...

Page 42: ...ted Display Selecting readings Switch on ignition Press button 2 to select dis play in value area 3 The following values can be dis played Total kilometers in illustration Tripmeter 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Tire inflation pressures Warnings if necessary with onboard computerOE Press button 4 to select dis play in value area 5 The following values can be di...

Page 43: ... speed Press and hold button 1 until displayed value has been reset Stopwatch with onboard computerOE Stopwatch As an alternative to the odome ter the stopwatch 3 can be dis played The display consists of hours minutes seconds and tenths of a second separated by dots In enable improved operation of the stopwatch while driving as a lap timer the functions of the button 2 and the functions of the IN...

Page 44: ...ith button 1 With stopwatch stopped press button 2 to start stopwatch With stopwatch running press button 2 to stop stopwatch Press and hold button 2 to re set stopwatch Interchanging button functions Press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until display changes FLASH engine speed warn ing indicator and ON or OFF are shown Press button 2 LAP Lap Timer and ON or OFF are shown Press butt...

Page 45: ...n switch on the lights by switching on the high beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the headlight flasher High beam headlight and headlight flasher Press switch 1 toward front to switch on high beam headlight Pull switch 1 downward to op erated headlight flasher Parking light Switch off ignition Press button 1 to left and hold immediately after switching off ignition until...

Page 46: ...turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed If the turn indicator but ton is released the emergency flasher function becomes active again Press button 1 to switch on hazard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off Press button 1 again to switch off hazard warning flashers Emergen...

Page 47: ...by the heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds If the battery is inadequately charged the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability Press button 1 repeatedly until desired heating level is shown The handlebar grips can be heated at two different levels The second level 2 is used for fast heat up of the grips then the switch should be sw...

Page 48: ... Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts Adjusting the handbrake lever while driving can lead to accidents Only adjust the handbrake lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise to increase distanc...

Page 49: ...rm in place Locknut mirror on clamping adapter 15 lb ft 20 Nm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload...

Page 50: ...pos sible and then turn back 12 clicks Full tank of gas with rider 187 lbs 85 kg Remount toolkit Installing seat 51 Damping Setting The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the spring preload A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjusting d...

Page 51: ...el and firm and park motorcycle Check tire pressures against data below Tire pressure front 36 3 psi 2 5 bar With tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar With tire cold If tire pressure is too low Correct tire pressure Headlight Adjusting headlight for RHD LHD traffic If the motorcycle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of the road applies its asymmet ric low beam headlight will ...

Page 52: ...hten screws 1 on left and right Basic headlight range adjustment Loosen screws 1 on left and right Adjust headlight by tilting slightly so that tip 2 points to marking 3 Tighten screws 1 on left and right Seat Removing seat Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while pressing seat downward at rear to support movement Raise seat a...

Page 53: ...seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing downward Installing seat Mount seat in bracket 2 Firmly press down on the seat at the rear The seat can be heard to lock into place 4 51 z Operation ...

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Page 55: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 54 Checklist 55 Starting 56 Running in 57 Speed 58 Brakes 59 Parking your motorcycle 60 Refueling 60 Securing motorcycle for transport 62 5 53 z Riding ...

Page 56: ...sure that case volumes on left and right are equal Make sure that weight is uni formly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items of luggage downwards and inwards Observe maximum payload and top speed according to label in case with TopcaseOA Observe maximum payload and top speed according to label in Topcase with tank rucksackOA Observe maximum payload of tank rucksack Payload of tank ru...

Page 57: ...tec tion of the catalytic converter Danger of overheating Cooling would be inade quate if the engine were al lowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at a stand still overheating would result In extreme cases the motorcycle could catch fire Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily After starting ride off immediately Modifications Modifications of the mo torcycle e g engine man a...

Page 58: ...r longer distances with the engine switched off Switch on ignition Pre ride check is performed 56 with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 57 Pre ride check After the ignition is switched on the instrument cluster conducts a test of the pointer instruments and the warning and indicator lights i e the Pre Ride Check The test is aborted if the engine is started before it is completed ...

Page 59: ... Checking wheel sensors while starting off ABS warning light flashes ABS self diagnosis completed The ABS warning light goes out If an ABS fault is indicated after the ABS self diagnosis is com pleted Continued driving is possible It must be noted that the ABS function is not available Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorr...

Page 60: ...d their full adhesion yet There is a danger of accidents when driving at extreme angles Avoid extreme angles Speed with onboard computerOE Engine speed warning The engine speed warning sig nals to the driver that the red engine speed range has been reached This signal is shown in red by the flashing of the anti theft alarm indicator light 1 The signal is maintained until the transmission is upshif...

Page 61: ...ased deceleration and the braking force cannot be com pletely transferred to the road surface The front wheel can lock up with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Locking up of the front wheel is prevented by the BMW Motorrad ABS Descending mountain passes There is a danger of the brakes fading if you use only the rear brakes when descending mountain passes Under extreme conditions the brakes could overheat and su...

Page 62: ...here is no guaran tee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Excessive movements could result in the center stand retracting and the motorcycle would topple as a result Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is resting on the center stand Fold out center stand and jack up motorcycle Refueling Fuel is highly flammable Fire at ...

Page 63: ... neck is reached When refueling after run ning on reserve make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve as other wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level Other wise neither the fill level nor the range display can be updated Recommended fuel qual ity Super unleaded 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 3 6 gal Approx 13 5 l Reserve fuel quantity Appro...

Page 64: ... tipping away to the side Push motorcycle onto transport surface and do not place on side stand or center stand Components can be dam aged Do not pinch components e g brake lines or wiring harnesses Secure straps at front on both sides on lower fork bridge and tension Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension Tension all straps evenly mo torcycle should be compressed a...

Page 65: ...Technology in detail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 64 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 65 6 63 z Technology in detail ...

Page 66: ...d surface until the transferable braking force is reduced to zero If brak ing is carried out in this situa tion ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driving sta bility when restoring contact to the road At this point in time the BMW MotorradABS must assume extremely low friction co efficients gravel ice snow so that the running wheels turn in every imaginable case and the driving stability...

Page 67: ... time e g when riding downhill offroad Should a fault message result due to one of the driving condi tions described above the ABS function can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on again How important is regular maintenance Any technical system is al ways only as good as its maintenance condition To ensure that the BMW Motor rad ABS is in an optimally main tained condition it i...

Page 68: ...ure dependent i e it in creases or decreases together with the tire temperature The tire temperature is dependent on the ambient temperature and on the driving style and duration The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature compen sated in the multifunction display they refer to a tire temperature of 68 F 20 C No temperature compensation takes place in the inflation pressure testers at filli...

Page 69: ...air pres sure tester at the filling station Example According to the Rider s Manual the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi 2 5 bar however 33 psi 2 3 bar is shown in the multifunction display The tester at the filling station indicates 34 8 psi 2 4 bar This value must be increased by 3 psi 0 2 bar to 37 8 psi 2 6 bar in order to produce the correct tire inflation pressure 6 67 z Technology in...

Page 70: ...6 68 z Technology in detail ...

Page 71: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 70 Onboard sockets 70 Luggage 71 Case 71 Topcase 74 7 69 z Accessories ...

Page 72: ...country has been granted Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all op erating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and conse quently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and accessories approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The motorcy cle must not infringe on national...

Page 73: ...aracteris tics Cannot be trapped Luggage Lashing down luggage Removing seat 50 Pull luggage belt 1 through under seat in area 2 of fuel tank fill location Make sure that belt is in front of bars on underside of seat Installing seat 51 Guide luggage belt along piece of luggage in area provided to rear Pull luggage belt 1 through grab handles 3 and lash down Check piece of luggage for se cure hold C...

Page 74: ...l gray release lever OPEN upwards again while simultane ously pulling case lid 3 out of retainer Closing case Press locks 1 of case lid into locking devices 2 until they engage Also press locks 3 of lock straps into locking devices 2 until they engage Adjusting case volume Only close case lid 7 72 z Accessories ...

Page 75: ... lid against case body The case volume is adapted to the contents Removing case Turn lock barrel into RELEASE position Pull black release lever 1 RE LEASE upwards while simul taneously pulling the case out ward Then lift case out of lower mounting Mounting case Hook case into lower mounting 7 73 z Accessories ...

Page 76: ...elease lever RE LEASE downward until it en gages Turn key in case lock in the direction of travel and remove Secure hold If a case wobbles or is difficult to fit it must be adapted to the gap between the upper and lower mounting Use the screws 1 inside the case for this purpose Topcase with TopcaseOA 7 74 z Accessories ...

Page 77: ...s up Pull up release lever com pletely Topcase lid opens Closing Topcase Pull up red release lever 2 completely Close Topcase lid and hold Check that nothing is trapped between lid and case Press release lever 2 down un til it engages Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 75 z Accessories ...

Page 78: ...t off Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack Mounting Topcase Pull up handle as far as possi ble Hook Topcase into luggage rack Make sure that hooks 4 are securely seated in corre sponding mounts 5 Press handle 3 down until it engages Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 76 z Accessories ...

Page 79: ...e General instructions 78 Onboard toolkit 78 Engine oil 79 Brake system 80 Coolant 84 Clutch 85 Rims and Tires 86 Chain 86 Wheels 88 Front wheel stand 94 Lamps 95 Fairings 101 Jump starting 103 Battery 104 8 77 z Maintenance ...

Page 80: ...cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work described here If you are in doubt consult a certified work shop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard toolkit Standard tool kit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversible screwdriver in sert with Phillips and Torx T25 blade Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs 99 Replacing brake light and tail light bulbs 98 Removing...

Page 81: ...ntities To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct only check the oil level after a longer trip Wipe area around oil fill loca tion clean Allow engine to idle until fan starts up then allow to con tinue running for an additional minute Switch off engine Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle at op erating temperature vertically with center standOA Make sure groun...

Page 82: ...ch engine oil can lead to engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct Add engine oil up to specified level Checking engine oil level 79 Install oil dipstick Brake system Checking brake operation Pull handbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible Press footbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure points are perceptible Incorrect worki...

Page 83: ... the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible Dropping below the mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini mum thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW M...

Page 84: ... thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti cally with center standOA Ma...

Page 85: ...ke fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti cally with center standOA Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Read off brake fluid level at rear brake fluid reservoir ...

Page 86: ...uthorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Read off coolant level on ex pansion tank 1 Viewing direc tion from front through open ing of side panel at expansion tank Minimum coolant quan tity may not fall below MIN mark on expansion tank If coolant level drops below per missible level Add coolant Topping up coolant Removin...

Page 87: ...erably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking clutch play Turn handlebars to left Pull clutch cable 1 as far away from clutch lever as possible Measure clutch play A be tween handlebar fitting and clutch cable Clutch play 0 12 in 3 mm Turn han dlebars to left between han dlebar fitting and clutch ca ble If clutch play is outside tolerance Adjusting clutch play 85 Adjusting clutch play Loosen...

Page 88: ...cating marks Tires have wear indicators integrated into the main tread grooves If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks the tire is completely worn The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tire e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow When the minimum tread depth is reached Replace tires concerned Chain Lubricating chain Dirt dust and insufficient lubrication wi...

Page 89: ...nd firm and park motorcycle Loosen quick release axle nut 1 Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and right Adjust chain sag with adjusting screws 3 on left and right Checking chain sag 86 Make sure that the same scale value 4 is set on the left and right Tighten lock nuts 2 on left and right Locknut of drive chain tensioning screw 14 lb ft 19 Nm Tighten quick release axle nut 1 to appropriate torque Rear wh...

Page 90: ...orcycle Extensive information is available at your authorized BMW Motor rad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Affect of wheel size on ABS The wheel sizes play a major role with the ABS system Especially the diameter and width of the wheels are stored in the control unit as the basis for all neces sary calculations A change in these sizes due to conversion to others than the wheel...

Page 91: ...C RDC sensor is not damaged Inform the BMW Motorrad retailer or the specialized workshop of the TPC RDC sensor Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Remove screw 1 and take speed sensor out of hole Once the calipers have been removed there is a risk of the brake pads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back ...

Page 92: ... center stand Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle Mounting front wheel stand 94 Loosen axle clamping screws 1 Remove quick release axle 2 while supporting wheel Roll front wheel forward to re move Remove spacing bushing 3 on left side from wheel hub Installing front wheel Threaded fast...

Page 93: ... quick release axle 2 with appropriate torque Quick release axle in fork leg 37 lb ft 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screws 1 to appropriate torque Pinch bolt of quick re lease axle 15 lb ft 20 Nm Remove front wheel stand without center standOA Remove auxiliary stand Ease brake calipers onto brake disks Tighten screws 2 of brake calipers on left and right to ap propriate torque Brake caliper on fork ...

Page 94: ...sensor out of hole Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand with center standOA Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand Remove axle nut 2 Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and right Loosen adjusting screws 4 on left and right Remove adjusting plate 5 and slide axle as far as possible to ward inside 8 92 z Maintenance ...

Page 95: ...that these parts are not damaged or lost Installing rear wheel Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Roll rear wheel into swinging arm while guiding brake disk between brake pads Roll rear wheel as far forward as po...

Page 96: ...o support the motorcycle with out the assistance of an auxiliary stand A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel alone can fall over Place the motorcycle on an aux iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand with center standOA Make sure ground is le...

Page 97: ... could topple to one side When raising the motorcycle make sure that the center stand remains on the ground Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary Ensure motorcycle is standing securely Lamps General instructions A bulb failure is signaled to you in the multifunction display by a warning indicator A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to ...

Page 98: ...3 Remove spring strap 4 from detents and fold to side Take out bulb 5 Replace defective bulb Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin gers For installation use a clean dry cloth Dirt deposits in par ticular oil and grease interfere with heat radiation from the bulb Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs...

Page 99: ...lose and lock spring strap 4 Close connector 3 Install cover 1 or cover 2 Replacing parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Switch off ignition Remove cover 2 Pull parking light bulb 3 out of headlight housing 8 97 z Maintenance ...

Page 100: ...ase interfere with heat radiation from the bulb Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Press bulb into socket Insert parking light bulb 3 into headlight housing Install cover 2 Replacing brake light and tail light bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Switch off ignition 8 98 z Maintenance ...

Page 101: ...lace defective bulb Bulb for taillight brake light P21 5W 12 V 5 W 21 W Install bulb 2 Position lamp housing and in stall screws 1 Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Switch off ignition 8 99 z Maintenance ...

Page 102: ...For installation use a clean dry cloth Dirt deposits in par ticular oil and grease interfere with heat radiation from the bulb Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V Install bulb 2 by screwing clockwise into light housing 8 ...

Page 103: ...ng center fairing panel Removing seat 50 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 side panels at Position 2 and then insert in guides 3 on left and right 8 101 z Maintenance ...

Page 104: ...emoving center fairing panel 101 Remove circlip 1 Remove screw 3 Slightly raise fairing side panel at rear and then remove to side Installing right side panel First position fairing side panel on retaining pin 4 then swing downward and insert in mounts 5 and 6 Install screw 3 8 102 z Maintenance ...

Page 105: ...t both ends Jump starting with a donor battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the motorcycle electronics The battery of the donor vehicle must have a voltage of 12 V Removing center fairing panel 101 When jump starting the engine do not disconnect the battery from the onboard electrical sys tem First connect positive terminal of drained battery to positive terminal of charging battery with re...

Page 106: ... the battery clean and dry Do not open the battery Do not top up with water Be sure to read and comply with the instructions for charg ing the battery on the following pages Do not turn the battery upside down If the battery is not discon nected the onboard elec tronics clock etc will drain the battery This can cause the bat tery to run flat If this happens warranty claims will not be ac cepted Du...

Page 107: ...rectly at the terminals of the disconnected battery Charge disconnected battery via onboard socket The motorcycle s onboard electronics know when the battery is fully charged The onboard socket is switched off when this happens Comply with operating instruc tions of charger If you are unable to charge the battery via the onboard socket you may be using a charger that is not compatible with your mo...

Page 108: ...ected from the bat tery for a longer time the current date must be entered in the in strument cluster to ensure the proper operation of the service display Consult a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer for setting of the date Switch off ignition Insert battery into battery com partment with positive terminal on right in direction of travel Push battery holder over bat...

Page 109: ...re Care Care products 108 Washing your motorcycle 108 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 108 Paint care 109 Protective wax coating 110 Storing motorcycle 110 Returning motorcycle to use 110 9 107 z Care ...

Page 110: ... it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After washing the motor cycle after driving through water or in the rain braking can be delayed due to damp brake disks and brake pads Brake early until the...

Page 111: ...components with water or BMW rubber protection coating agent Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicon 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 the paint especially if your motorcycle is ridden in areas with high air pollution or n...

Page 112: ...tand pivot and if necessary the main stand pivot with a suitable lubricant Coat bare metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Park motorcycle in a dry room so that both wheels are un loaded Before putting the motor cycle into storage have the engine oil and the oil filter element changed by a special ist workshop preferably an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Combine wo...

Page 113: ...eaded fasteners 113 Engine 115 Fuel 116 Engine oil 116 Clutch 117 Transmission 117 Rear wheel drive 118 Running gear 118 Brakes 119 Wheels and tires 119 Electrical system 120 Frame 122 Dimensions 122 Weights 123 Riding specifications 124 10 111 z Technical data ...

Page 114: ... OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract side stand 56 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 56 Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first then disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling 60 Battery drained Charging connected battery 105 10 112 z Technical data ...

Page 115: ...ft 30 Nm Pinch bolt of quick release axle M8 x 40 15 lb ft 20 Nm Quick release axle in fork leg M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut of drive chain tension ing screw M8 14 lb ft 19 Nm Rear wheel quick release axle in swinging arm M16 x 1 5 74 lb ft 100 Nm 10 113 z Technical data ...

Page 116: ...Mirrors Value Valid Locknut mirror on clamping adapter M14 x 1 15 lb ft 20 Nm 10 114 z Technical data ...

Page 117: ...ission 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 87 hp 64 kW at engine speed 8000 min 1 with power reductionOE 34 hp 25 kW at engine speed 6000 min 1 Torque 63 lb ft 86 Nm at engine speed 6000 min 1 with power reductionOE 43 lb ft 58 Nm at engine speed 3250 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1...

Page 118: ...uarts Approx 2 l BMW recommends BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil capacity 3 2 quarts 3 l with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W 40 API SG JASO MA 4 F 20 C SAE 10W 40 API SF SG SH 4 F 20 C Winter operation SAE 15W 40 API SF SG SH 14 F 10 C BMW recommends 10 116 z Technical data ...

Page 119: ...s Clutch Clutch design Multi disk oil bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw shifted 6 speed transmission 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 1 227 22 27 teeth 4th gear 1 1 130 23 26 teeth 5th gear 1 1 042 24 25 teeth 6th gear 10 117 z Technical...

Page 120: ...47 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel front 4 9 in 125 mm On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two arm cast aluminum swinging arm Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with step lessly adjustable rebound stage damping Spring travel at rear wheel 4 9 in 125 mm 10 118 z Technical data ...

Page 121: ... with 1 piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake pad material rear sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motor rad com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Front tire designation 120 70 ZR 17...

Page 122: ... With tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A an onboard socket Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected If an electronic fuse trips and de energizes a cir cuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery design AGM Absorptive Glass Mat battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 ...

Page 123: ...t H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for taillight brake light P21 5W 12 V 5 W 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear R10W 12 V 10 W with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED 12 V 10 121 z Technical data ...

Page 124: ...imensions Motorcycle length 82 in 2082 mm Motorcycle height 48 8 in 1240 mm without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 32 in 812 mm Over handlebars without mirrors Driver s seat height 31 5 in 800 mm without driver at unladen weight with low dual seatOE 30 3 in 770 mm without driver at unladen weight with high seat 32 3 in 820 mm without driver at unladen weight 10 122 z Technical data ...

Page 125: ...68 9 in 1750 mm without driver at unladen weight with high seat 72 in 1830 mm without driver at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 439 lbs 199 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs 405 kg Maximum payload 443 lbs 201 kg 10 123 z Technical data ...

Page 126: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h with power reductionOE 96 mph 155 km h 10 124 z Technical data ...

Page 127: ...Motorrad Service 127 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 127 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services on site breakdown service 127 BMW Motorrad Service Network 128 Maintenance work 128 Confirmation of maintenance work 129 Confirmation of service 134 11 125 z Service ...

Page 128: ...nd 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 dealer or BMW of North America LCC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Str...

Page 129: ... To ensure that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you adhere to the regular mainte nance schedule for your motor cycle preferably having the work done by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has ex pired evidence of regular mainte nance is essential Certain signs of wear moreover may otherwise...

Page 130: ...check is carried out by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check must be carried out between 310 mls and 930 mls 500 km and 1 500 km BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year The scope of the ser vices performed may be depen dent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven Your BMW Motorrad retailer conf...

Page 131: ...aintenance 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 11 129 z Service ...

Page 132: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 130 z Service ...

Page 133: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 131 z Service ...

Page 134: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 132 z Service ...

Page 135: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 133 z Service ...

Page 136: ... of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 134 z Service ...

Page 137: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 135 z Service ...

Page 138: ...ir 13 Brake pads Check front 81 Check rear 81 Running in 58 Brakes Adjusting handlebar lever 46 Checking operation 80 Safety instructions 59 Technical data 119 C Case Operation 71 Chain Adjusting sag 87 Checking sag 86 Checking wear 87 Lubricating 86 Checklist 55 Clock Adjusting 39 Operating element 18 Clutch Adjusting handlebar lever 46 Adjusting play 85 Checking operation 85 Checking play 85 Tec...

Page 139: ...14 Frame Technical data 122 Front wheel stand Mounting 94 Fuel Fill level indicator 23 Fill location 13 Refueling 60 Technical data 116 Warning for fuel down to reserve 30 Fuses Technical data 120 H Handlebar fittings General view left 16 General view right 17 Hazard warning flashers Operating element 16 Operation 44 Headlight Adjusting for RHD LHD traffic 49 Adjusting headlight range 50 Headlight...

Page 140: ...intervals 128 Mirrors Adjusting 47 Mobility Services 127 Motorcycle Care 107 Cleaning 107 Returning to use 110 Storing 110 Switching off 60 Multifunction display 18 Overview 22 Selecting readings 40 O Odometer and tripmeters Operating element 18 Onboard computer Operating element 16 Warning indicators 32 Onboard socket Information on use 70 Position on motorcycle 13 Onboard toolkit Contents 78 Pos...

Page 141: ...13 Tool 14 Starting Operating element 17 Steering lock 38 Stopwatch Operation 41 Switching off 60 T Tachometer 18 Technical data Battery 120 Brakes 119 Bulbs 121 Clutch 117 Dimensions 122 Electrical system 120 Engine 115 Engine oil 116 Frame 122 Fuel 116 Rear wheel drive 118 Running gear 118 Spark plugs 121 Standards 7 Transmission 117 Weights 123 Wheels and tires 119 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC...

Page 142: ...ehicle Identification Number Position on motorcycle 13 W Warning indicators Display 27 With ABS 32 With anti theft alarm 32 With onboard computer 32 With TPC RDC 33 Warning lamps 18 Overview 24 Weights Payload table 11 Technical data 123 Wheels Checking rims 86 Installing front wheel 90 Installing rear wheel 93 Removing front wheel 89 Removing rear wheel 92 Size change 88 Technical data 119 12 140...

Page 143: ...s will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies 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 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ...

Page 144: ...quantity Approx 3 6 gal Approx 13 5 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 2 1 quarts Approx 2 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 36 3 psi 2 5 bar With tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar With tire cold BMW recommends Order No 01 41 8 521 177 06 2010 3rd Edition 01418521177 01418521177 01418521177 ...

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