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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Summary of Contents for G 650 GS Sertao

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual G 650 GS Sertão The Ultimate Riding Machine ProCarManuals com ...

Page 2: ...le data Model Vehicle identification number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address phone number com pany stamp ProCarManuals com ...

Page 3: ...tion 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 questions concerning your motorcycle your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance We hope that you wi...

Page 4: ...tale lights 21 Kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve 22 Warnings 22 4 Operation 27 Ignition switch steering lock 28 Clock 29 Reading 30 Lights 30 Turn indicators 31 Hazard warning flashers 31 Emergency off switch kill switch 32 Grip heating 32 BMW Motorrad ABS 33 Clutch 34 Mirrors 35 Spring preload 35 Damping 36 Tyres 37 Headlight 38 Seat 38 5 Riding 41 Safety instructions 42 Checklist 4...

Page 5: ...tective wax coating 100 Laying up motorcycle 100 Restoring motorcycle to use 100 10 Technical data 101 troubleshooting chart 102 Threaded fasteners 103 Engine 105 Fuel 106 Engine oil 106 Clutch 107 Transmission 107 Rear wheel drive 108 Running gear 108 Brakes 109 Wheels and tyres 109 Electrics 110 Frame 112 Dimensions 112 Weights 113 Riding specifications 113 11 Service 115 BMW Motorrad Service 11...

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Page 7: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 6 Technical data 7 Currency 7 1 5 z General instructions ProCarManuals com ...

Page 8: ...r items of equip ment on the motorcycle 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 a passage relating to spe cific accessories or items of equipment Tightening torque Item of technical data OE Optional extra The motorcycles are as sembled complete with all the BMW optional ex tras originally...

Page 9: ... standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung e V DIN Versions for individual countries may differ Currency The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs equipment and accessories Because of this your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider s Manual Nor can BMW M...

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Page 11: ...eral views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 14 Instrument panel 15 Multifunction switch left 16 Multifunction switch right 17 Extra switch 18 2 9 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 13: ...ttery underneath centre trim panel 90 2 Engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick 66 3 Seat release in stowage compartment 38 4 Power socket 58 5 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 71 2 11 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 15: ...late on right frame tube VIN on steering head bearing right 4 Air filter underneath side panel 87 5 Adjuster spring preload 35 6 Adjuster for damping char acteristic 36 7 Brake fluid reservoir rear 71 8 Label chain tension on rear wheel swinging arm 2 13 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 16: ...Underneath the seat 1 Battery connection point 2 Fuse box 81 3 Toolkit 66 4 Payload table Tray for Rider s Manual 2 14 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 17: ...2 Redline warning 47 3 Speedometer 4 Warning and telltale lights 21 5 Anti theft alarm status LED see the instructions for use for the anti theft alarm 6 Operation of the clock 29 Control for the odometer 30 2 15 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 18: ...Multifunction switch left 1 Headlight flasher 2 with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Operating the ABS 33 3 Switch for turn indicators 31 4 Horn 5 High beam headlight 31 2 16 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 Emergency off switch kill switch 32 2 Starter button 44 2 17 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 20: ...Extra switch 1 Hazard warning flashers 31 2 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating 32 2 18 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 21: ...Status indicators Status indicators Multifunction display 20 Warning and telltale lights 21 Kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve 22 Warnings 22 3 19 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 22: ...ve 22 2 Symbol for trip meter Trip 1 or Trip 2 30 3 Readout area for tripmeter and kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve 4 Redline marker for engine rpm 5 Rev counter 6 Clock 7 Symbol for setting time 29 8 Total distance travelled 3 20 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 23: ...or turn indic ators 2 Warning light for fuel down to reserve 24 3 Telltale light for neutral 4 with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ABS warning light 24 5 Coolant warning light 24 6 High beam headlight tell tale light 3 21 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 24: ...ing disappears as soon as refuelling brings the total quantity of fuel in the tank back above the reserve level You can call up the trip meter readings and the clock setting at any time Warnings Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 22 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 25: ...tus indicators Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve 24 Lights up Coolant temperature too high 24 Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 24 Lights up ABS deactivated 25 Lights up ABS fault 25 3 23 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 26: ... low Check the coolant level 71 If the coolant level is too low Topping up coolant 72 Possible cause Radiator fan defective If the radiator fan does not start even though the coolant temper ature warning light shows Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Possible cause Insufficient cooling If possible ride in the part l...

Page 27: ...cause The rider has switched off the ABS system Activate the ABS function ABS fault with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ABS warning light shows Possible cause The ABS control unit has detec ted a fault The ABS function is not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed information on situations that can lead to an ABS fault 55 Have the ...

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Page 29: ...k 29 Reading 30 Lights 30 Turn indicators 31 Hazard warning flashers 31 Emergency off switch kill switch 32 Grip heating 32 BMW Motorrad ABS 33 Clutch 34 Mirrors 35 Spring preload 35 Damping 36 Tyres 37 Headlight 38 Seat 38 4 27 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

Page 30: ...s well Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Parking light low beam head light and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 45 with BMW Motorrad ABSOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 46 Switch off the ignition Turn the key to position 2 Lights switched off Handlebars not...

Page 31: ...aging steering lock without parking lights Engaging steering lock with parking lights 28 Turn the key further to posi tion 4 Parking lights switched off Handlebars locked Key can be removed Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition Repeatedly press button 1 until SET...

Page 32: ...the reading on the display The following values can be dis played Tripmeter 1 Trip 1 Tripmeter 2 Trip 2 Kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve Clock setting SET Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter Press and hold down button 1 until the tripmeter reading is reset Lights Side light The side lights switch on auto matically when the ignition is switched on ...

Page 33: ...tch off the high beam headlight Headlight flasher Press button 1 The high beam headlight is switched on until you release the button Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition Push button 1 to the left to switch on the left flashing turn indicators Push button 1 to the right to switch on the right flashing turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the flashing turn i...

Page 34: ...hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch kill switch 1 Emergency off switch kill switch Operating the kill switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall Do not operate the kill switch when riding The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily Switch in normal position run position Switch actuated engine switched off You can...

Page 35: ... section of switch 50 heat output Switch centred heating function off Press bottom section of switch 100 heat output BMW Motorrad ABS with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Deactivating ABS function Bring the motorcycle to a stop or if the motorcycle is at a standstill switch on the igni tion Press and hold down button 1 until the ABS warning light changes status ABS warning light starts to show Release button 1...

Page 36: ...tion off then on again and the ABS light comes back on there is a fault in the ABS Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor cycle is at a standstill Turn adjusting screw 1 to the desired position The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the clutch lever f...

Page 37: ...ified tightening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it does not move out of position Locknut mirror to clamping piece 20 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring...

Page 38: ...r clockwise to the limit stop then turn it back 15 clicks Full load of fuel with rider 85 kg Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit spring preload and the surface on which the motorcycle is ridden An increase in spring preload re quires firmer damping a reduc tion in spring preload requires softer damping The harder the setting the more the movement that the spring strut can make to absor...

Page 39: ...aracteristics and increase the rate of tyre wear Always check that the tyre pres sures are correct At high road speeds tyre valves installed perpen dicular to the wheel rim have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force In order to avoid sudden defla tion fit valves installed perpen dicular to the rim with valve caps complete with rubber seals and make sure the valve caps are screwed fir...

Page 40: ...Spring preload adjustment might not suffice only if the motorcycle is very heavily loaded Under these circumstances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle Consult a specialist work shop preferably an au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you are unsure whether the headlight beam throw setting is correct Adjusting headlight beam throw Slacken screws 1 on l...

Page 41: ...pholstered side down on a clean surface Installing seat Engage mounts 4 of the seat in holders 5 on left and right Lower the seat into position and push it forward as far as it will go Firmly press down on the seat at the rear The seat engages with an aud ible click Install cover 2 Lock stowage compartment lock 1 with the ignition key 4 39 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 43: ...g Safety instructions 42 Checklist 44 Starting 44 Running in 46 speed 47 Off roading 47 Brakes 48 Parking your motorcycle 49 Refuelling 50 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 51 5 41 z Riding ProCarManuals com ...

Page 44: ...are equal Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with cases fitted as stated on the label inside the case with topcaseOA Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted as stated on the label insid...

Page 45: ...f misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic converter there is a danger of overheating and damage For this reason observe the fol lowing points Do not run the fuel tank dry Do not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark plug cap disconnected Stop the engine immediately if it misfires Use only unleaded fuel Comply with all specified main tenance intervals Unburned fuel will dest...

Page 46: ...ling stop Tension and lubrication of the drive chain Starting Starting engine Kill switch 1 in run position with anti theft alarmOE If applicable switch off the anti theft alarm Gearbox lubrication is en sured only when the engine is running Inadequate lubrication can result in damage to the gear box Do not allow the motorcycle to roll for a lengthy period of time or push it a long distance with t...

Page 47: ...ess starter button 2 If the engine fails to start even though the starter turns insufficient battery voltage might be causing the problem Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a donor battery to start The engine starts Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine re fuses to start 102 Pre ride check The instrument cluster runs a test of the instruments and...

Page 48: ...ted Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis compat ible system components with the motorcycle at a standstill ABS warning light flashes Phase 2 Test of the wheel sensors as the motorcycle pulls away from rest ABS warning light flashes ABS self diagnosis completed The ABS warning light goes out If an indicator showing an ABS fault appears when ABS self dia gnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mi...

Page 49: ...have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in This running in pro cedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip Tyres do not have their full grip when new and there is a risk of accidents at extreme angles of heel Avoid extreme angles of heel speed Redline warning Redline warning 1 indicates that engi...

Page 50: ...off roading re member to correct spring preload and shock absorber damping characteristics before you return to surfaced roads Rims BMW Motorrad recommends checking the rims for damage after off roading Air filter element Engine damage due to clogged air filter element If you ride in dusty terrain check the air filter element for clogging at shorter intervals clan or re place as necessary Operatio...

Page 51: ... conditions the brakes could overheat and suffer severe damage Use both front and rear brakes and make use of the engine s braking effect as well Wet and dirty brakes Wetness and dirt on the brake discs and the brake pads dimin ish braking efficiency Delayed braking action or poor braking efficiency must be reckoned with in the following situations Riding in the rain or through puddles of water Af...

Page 52: ...lling Fuel is highly flammable A naked flame close to the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex plosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank Fuel attacks plastics which become dull or unsightly Wipe off plastic parts immediately if they come into contact with fuel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its side stand The volume of the tank can be utilis...

Page 53: ... readout can be updated Recommended fuel grade Regular unleaded 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 14 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove the key and close the protective cap Securing motorcycle for transportation Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately pro tected agains...

Page 54: ...ont secure the straps to the bottom fork bridge on both sides At the rear secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tighten all the straps uniformly the motorcycle s suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear 5 52 z Riding ProCarManuals com ...

Page 55: ...Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 54 6 53 z Engineering details ProCarManuals com ...

Page 56: ...n be transmit ted to the road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce braking force to ensure that directional stability is maintained when the wheels regain contact with the road sur face At this instant the BMW Motorrad ABS must assume an extremely low coefficient of fric tion so that the wheels will con tinue to rotate under all imagin able cir...

Page 57: ...ycle held stationary by applying the front brake burn out Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil iary stand engine idling or with a gear engaged Rear wheel locked for a lengthy period for example while des cending off road If a fault message is issued on account of exceptional riding conditions as outlined above you can reactivate the ABS function by switching the ignition ...

Page 58: ...momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects 6 56 z Engineering details ProCarManuals com ...

Page 59: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 58 Power sockets 58 Cases 59 Topcase 61 7 57 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 60: ...fice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and accessor ies approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are planning modifications comply with all the legal requirements Make sure that the motorcycle does not infringe the nat...

Page 61: ...y until it is at right angles to the for ward direction of travel Close the case lid The lid engages with an aud ible click Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in line with the forward direction of travel can result in damage to the locking tongue Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the forward dir ection of travel when you close the carry handle Push carry handle 3 down...

Page 62: ... closed unless the outer casing of the case is set to one or other of the two limit stops Close and engage latching levers 1 on left and right Close the case Remove the cases Turn key 1 in the case lock to right angles with the forward direction of travel Press and hold down yellow latch 2 and pull up carry handle 3 Pull red release lever 4 up Latching flap 5 pops up Fully open the latching flap T...

Page 63: ...ay onto mushroom head 7 Push latching flap 5 down as far as it will go and hold it in this position Push red release lever 4 down The latching flap engages Close the carry handle Turn the key parallel with the direction of travel and remove Topcase with topcaseOA Opening topcase If applicable unlock topcase lock 1 Pull up locking lever 2 and open the topcase lid 7 61 z Accessories ProCarManuals co...

Page 64: ...f applicable lock topcase lock 1 Removing topcase If applicable unlock topcase lock 1 Push locking lever 2 down Pull the topcase back and clear of the luggage carrier Installing topcase Push the topcase with guides 3 forward onto the adapter plate until seated 7 62 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 65: ...Push locking lever 2 up mak ing sure that lever 4 engages the adapter plate The locking lever engages with an audible click If applicable lock topcase lock 1 7 63 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 67: ...66 Toolkit 66 Engine oil 66 Brake system 68 Coolant 71 Clutch 72 Rims and tyres 73 Chain 74 Wheels 75 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand 80 Fuses 81 Bulbs 82 Air filter 87 Jump starting 89 Battery 90 Body panels 93 8 65 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 68: ...u are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit 1 Open ended spanner Width across flats 24 2 Open ended spanner Width across flats 17 19 3 Open ended spanner Width across flats 14 19 4 Spark plug wrench 5 Reversible blade screw driver with star head and plain tips 6 Torx wrench T45 7 Torx bit T25 8 Small screwdriver with star head tip 9 Spare fus...

Page 69: ...level Between MIN and MAX marks If the oil level is below the MIN mark Top up the engine oil 67 If the oil level is above the MAX mark Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Topping up engine oil Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Wipe the area around the filler neck clean Remove oil dipstick 1 8...

Page 70: ... are not clearly perceptible Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction Between wheel and front suspension toward the brake pads Brake pad wear limit front m...

Page 71: ...Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction from the rear toward brake caliper 1 Brake pad wear limit rear min 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plate If the wear indicating mark is no longer visible Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick ness can cause a reduction in...

Page 72: ...uid level at regular intervals Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motor cycle upright Check the brake fluid level in front reservoir 1 Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink Brake fluid level front Brake fluid DOT4 It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop be low the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal If the brake fluid leve...

Page 73: ...e reservoir to sink Brake fluid level rear Brake fluid DOT4 It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop be low the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is ...

Page 74: ... the left side panel 94 Open cap 1 of the coolant ex pansion tank and top up the coolant to the specified level Check the coolant level 71 Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank Install the left side panel 95 Clutch Checking clutch lever play Pull the clutch lever until resist ance is perceptible Measure clutch lever play A Clutch play at handlebar lever 1 0 2 0 mm Clutch lever play is out of...

Page 75: ...sed BMW Motorrad dealer Checking tyre tread depth Your motorcycle s handling and grip can be impaired even before the tyres wear to the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law Have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread groov...

Page 76: ...lubricant Checking chain sag Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Turn the rear wheel until it reaches the position with the lowest amount of chain sag Use a screwdriver to push the chain up and down and meas ure difference A Chain deflection 40 50 mm Motorcycle un laden on auxiliary stand If measured value is outside per mitted tolerance Adjust the chain s...

Page 77: ...pulled back far enough to expose the tips of the sprocket teeth Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Wheels Tyre recommendation For each size of tyre BMW Motorrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes BMW Motorrad cannot assess the suitability or provide any guarantee of road safety for other tyres BMW Motorrad recommends using only tyres tested by ...

Page 78: ...he data programmed into the control unit can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo torcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand with BMW Motorrad ABSOE Remove screw 1 and remove the ABS sensor from its bore Note whether a washer is installed Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely BMW Motorrad recommend...

Page 79: ...nt wheel take care not to damage the ABS sensor and the ABS line The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction Note the direction of rotation ar rows on the tyre or the wheel rim Roll the front wheel into posi tion between the forks making sure that the brake disc passes between the brake pads Raise the front wheel insert axle 3 and tighten to specified torqu...

Page 80: ...le auxiliary stand Remove screw 1 and remove the wheel speed sensor from its holder note that the screw might be fitted with a washer Remove nut 2 counter holding at the left hand side Slacken adjusting screws 3 on left and right by turning them counter clockwise Remove quick release axle 4 supporting the rear wheel in the process for example slip a wooden block of suitable thick ness underneath t...

Page 81: ...e wheel Make sure that these parts are not damaged or lost on removal Installing rear wheel Make sure that the brake cal iper moves on guide 6 Roll the rear wheel into the swinging arm making sure that the brake disc passes between the brake pads Roll the rear wheel as far for ward as possible and loop the chain over sprocket 5 Lift the rear wheel or rest it on a wooden block of suitable thickness...

Page 82: ...t wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple Place the motorcycle on an aux iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Place the motorcycle on a suit able auxiliary stand Use basic stand with tool num ber 83 30 0 402 241 in com bination with front wheel ad apter 83 30 0 402 242 Slacken adjusting screws 1 Push the two adapters 2 apart until the front forks fi...

Page 83: ...ive fuse gives rise to the risk of a short circuit and fire Always replace a defective fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage Switch off the ignition Remove the seat 38 Squeeze latches 1 together and remove the fuse cover Use the tool from the on board toolkit to pull the defective fuse up and out of the fuse box If fuse defects recur fre quently have the electric circuits checked by a speciali...

Page 84: ...e numbers Close the fuse cover The latch engages with an audible click Install the seat 39 Bulbs Replacing low beam and high beam headlight bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove screw 1 and work the instrument panel up out of the holders Lay the instrument panel aside Switch off the ignition Disconnect plug 1 counter holding the bulb under the ru...

Page 85: ...d high beam headlight H4 12 V 55 W 60 W Hold the new bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Install bulb 4 making sure that tab 5 is correctly positioned Engage spring clip 3 Install rubber cap 2 Connect plug 1 Seat the instrument panel in holders 2 8 83 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 86: ... the instrument panel as described above Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlight housing Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket Replace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Insert the bulb into the bulb socket 8 84 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 87: ... ignition Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the re flector housing at the threaded fastener side Turn bulb 2 counter clockwise and remove it from the bulb housing Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter 8...

Page 88: ...se the housing Install screw 1 Replacing rear light and brake light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove two screws 1 and re move the rear light glass Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter clockwise to remove 8 86 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 89: ...s bulb 2 into its socket and turn it clockwise to install Hold the rear light glass in pos ition and install two screws 1 Air filter Replacing air filter element Remove the right side panel 93 Remove two screws 1 Pull out connecting flange 2 Disconnect intake air pipe 3 from the air filter housing re move it from mount 4 and turn it aside 8 87 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 90: ...r filter element 6 Insert cleaned or new air filter element 6 Connect plug 5 Seat the intake air pipe in mount 4 Seat the intake air pipe in guides 7 of the air filter housing Take care not to 8 88 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 91: ...fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends Jump starting with a donor battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the vehicle electronics Make sure that the battery of the donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove the seat 38 Remove cover 1 from the bat tery connection point Begin by connecting one end of the r...

Page 92: ...der to max imise battery life Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry Be sure to read and comply with the instructions for char ging the battery on the follow ing pages Do not turn the battery upside down If the battery is not discon nected the on board elec tronics e g clock etc gradually drain the battery This can cause the battery to run flat If this hap pens warranty claims will not be a...

Page 93: ...ry terminals The battery has to be re charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse See the instructions for caring for your battery Al ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use Removing battery Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand with anti theft alarmOE If applicable switch off the anti theft alarm Switch off th...

Page 94: ...ush cover 1 into position over the battery positive terminal Install the centre trim panel 93 Setting clock 29 Checking battery acid level Check the acid level regularly at intervals of approximately three months Removing battery 91 Check the acid level at mark 1 Specified level battery acid Between MIN and MAX marks If the acid level is below the MIN mark Top up the battery acid with distilled wa...

Page 95: ...stall the oil dipstick Installing centre trim panel Remove oil dipstick 2 Hold the centre trim panel in position and install oil dip stick 2 Install screws 1 on left and right starting with the screws in the middle Install the seat 39 Removing right side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove the centre trim panel 93 Remove screws 1 and 2 8 93 z ...

Page 96: ...de panel behind top section of fairing 5 then seat it in mount 4 Install screw 3 Install screws 1 and 2 Install the centre trim panel 93 Removing left side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove the centre trim panel 93 8 94 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 97: ... panel at 4 out of the mount and remove Installing left side panel Slip the side panel behind top section of fairing 5 then seat it in mount 4 Install screw 3 Install screws 1 and 2 Install the centre trim panel 93 8 95 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 99: ...re Care products 98 Washing motorcycle 98 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 98 Paint care 99 Protective wax coating 100 Laying up motorcycle 100 Restoring motorcycle to use 100 9 97 z Care ProCarManuals com ...

Page 100: ...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 the motorcycle has been washed ridden through water or ridden in the rain the brake discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect immediately Apply the brakes in good time until the brake discs and brake pads ha...

Page 101: ...s can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or other care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract the long term effects of substances that dam age the paint especially if your motorcycle is ridden in areas with high air pollution or natural sources of dirt for example tree resin or pollen Remove particularly aggressive substances immediately...

Page 102: ... and clutch lever pivots the side stand pivots and the centre stand pivots if the motorcycle is fit ted with a centre stand with a suitable lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle ...

Page 103: ... fasteners 103 Engine 105 Fuel 106 Engine oil 106 Clutch 107 Transmission 107 Rear wheel drive 108 Running gear 108 Brakes 109 Wheels and tyres 109 Electrics 110 Frame 112 Dimensions 112 Weights 113 Riding specifications 113 10 101 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 104: ...on Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position run Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuel 50 Battery flat Recharge the battery 10 102 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 105: ...5 Nm Clamp front quick release axle M8 x 20 19 Nm Rear wheel FR Valid Nut on quick release axle rear wheel M16 x 1 5 100 Nm Tensioning screws drive chain in swinging arm M8 x 70 10 Nm Mirror arm FR Valid Locknut mirror to clamping piece M18 x 1 20 Nm 10 103 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 106: ...Mirror arm FR Valid Clamping piece mirror to clamping block M10 x 1 25 30 Nm 10 104 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 107: ... gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 652 cm3 Cylinder bore 100 mm Piston stroke 83 mm Compression ratio 11 5 1 Nominal output 35 kW at engine speed 6500 min 1 with power reductionOA 25 kW at engine speed 6500 min 1 Torque 60 Nm at engine speed 5000 min 1 with power reductionOA 47 Nm at engine speed 4500 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 7500 min 1 Idle speed 1500 100 min 1 10 105 z Technica...

Page 108: ...city 2 3 l Total capacity with filter change 1 7 l Oil tank prefilling 0 6 l Oil tank topping up viscosity classes recommended by BMW Motorrad SAE 10W 40 Engine oil for motorcycles with oil bath clutch API SG SH JASO MA 20 C SAE 15W 40 Engine oil for motorcycles with oil bath clutch API SG SH JASO MA 10 C 10 106 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 109: ...have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle Clutch clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission gearbox type Claw shift 5 speed gearbox integrated into en gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 946 72 37 teeth Primary transmission ratio 2 750 33 12 teeth 1st gear 1 750 28 16 teeth 2nd gear 1 313 21 16 teeth 3rd gear 1 045 23 22 teeth 4th ...

Page 110: ...ox section two arm fork Secondary transmission ratio 2 938 Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel front 210 mm At wheel Type of rear suspension Box section two arm fork Spring travel rear 210 mm At wheel 10 108 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 111: ... Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Front wheel front wheel type spoked wheel front wheel rim size 1 60 x 21 Tyre designation front 90 90 21 Rear wheel rear wheel type spoked wheel rear wheel rim size 3 00 x 17 Tyre designation rear 130 80 17 ...

Page 112: ... 12 V battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB Electrode gap of spark plug 0 6 0 7 mm When new Lighting Bulb for low beam and high beam headlight H4 12 V 55 W 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for tail light brake light P25 2 12 V 5 W 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rea...

Page 113: ...headlight flasher 7 5 A Current rating of fuse 4 for low beam headlight 7 5 A Current rating of fuse 5 for high beam headlight 7 5 A Current rating of fuse 6 for instrument panel flashing turn indicators hazard warning flashers brake light and optional accessories 7 5 A Current rating of fuse 7 for rear light and parking light 4 A Current rating of fuse 8 for heated handlebar grips 4 A 10 111 z Te...

Page 114: ...t VIN location Steering head right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2185 mm Height of motorcycle 1440 mm without rider at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 920 mm Across mirrors Front seat height 860 mm Without rider at unladen weight rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 1920 mm 10 112 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 115: ...IN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without OE Permissible gross weight 380 kg Maximum payload max 187 kg Riding specifications Top speed 170 km h with power reductionOA 145 km h 10 113 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 117: ...Service Service BMW Motorrad Service 116 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 116 Maintenance work 116 Confirmation of maintenance work 118 Confirmation of service 123 11 115 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 118: ...d recommends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired evidence of regular maintenance is essential Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer can provide information on BMW services and the work un ...

Page 119: ...rrad dealer confirms that the service work has been carried out and enters the date when the next service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their motorcycles for service be fore the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirma tion of service Servicing has to be brought forward if th...

Page 120: ...work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 118 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 121: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 119 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 122: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 120 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 123: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 121 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 124: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 122 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 125: ...vice The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 123 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 126: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 124 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 127: ...uid level rear 71 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 13 Brake pads Checking front 68 Checking rear 69 Running in 47 Brakes Checking operation 68 Safety instructions 48 Technical data 109 Bulbs Replacing brake light bulb 86 Replacing high beam headlight bulb 82 Replacing low beam headlight bulb 82 Replacing rear light bulb 86 Replacing side light bulb 84 Replacing turn indicator bulb 85 Technical da...

Page 128: ...ipment 6 F Frame Technical data 112 Front wheel stand Installing 80 Fuel Filler neck 13 Refuelling 50 Technical data 106 Fuel reserve Distance covered 22 Warning 24 Fuses Position on the motorcycle 14 Replacing 81 Technical data 111 G General views Extra switch 18 Instrument panel 15 Left multifunction switch 16 Left side of motorcycle 11 Multifunction display 20 Right multifunction switch 17 Righ...

Page 129: ...ions 66 Maintenance intervals 116 Mirrors Adjusting 35 Mobility services 116 Motorcycle care 97 Cleaning 97 Lashing 51 Laying up 100 Parking 49 Multifunction display 15 Control 15 Overview 20 Selecting readings 30 multifunction switch General view left side 16 General view right side 17 O Odometer and tripmeters Control 15 Resetting 30 Off roading 47 P Parking 49 Power socket Notes on use 58 Posit...

Page 130: ... plugs 110 Standards 7 Transmission 107 Tyres 109 Weights 113 Wheels 109 Telltale lights 15 Overview 21 Toolkit Contents 66 Position on the motorcycle 14 topcase Operation 61 Torques 103 Transmission Technical data 107 Trim panels Installing centre trim panel 93 Installing left side panel 95 Installing right side panel 94 Remove the right side panel 93 Removing centre trim panel 93 Removing left s...

Page 131: ...the motorcycle 13 W Warning lights 15 Overview 21 Warnings ABS 24 Coolant temperature 24 Fuel reserve 24 Mode of presentation 22 Warnings overview 23 Weights Payload table 14 Technical data 113 Wheels Change of size 75 Installing front wheel 77 Removing front wheel 76 Technical data 109 12 129 z Index ProCarManuals com ...

Page 132: ...tertained as a result of such dis crepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ProCarManuals com ...

Page 133: ...l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 1 9 bar one up tyre cold 2 1 bar two up and with luggage tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 1 bar one up tyre cold 2 3 bar two up and with luggage tyre cold BMW recommends Order No 01 41 8 535 041 11 2011 2nd edition 01418535041 01418535041 01418535041 ProCarManuals com ...

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