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Rider's Manual (US Model)

K 1600 GTL Exclusive

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

Summary of Contents for K 1600 GTL Exclusive

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTLExclusive BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...

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

Page 3: ...tains im portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW s advanced technical fea tures In addition it contains informa tion on maintenance and care to...

Page 4: ...ghts 25 4 Operation 41 Keyless Ride 42 Electronic immobilizer EWS 44 Central locking system 44 Multifunction display 47 Onboard computer 51 Tripmeter 53 Lights 53 Turn indicators 56 Hazard warning fla...

Page 5: ...126 Light sources 127 Battery 131 Fuses 133 9 Care 135 Care products 136 Washing your motorcy cle 136 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 137 Paint care 138 Store motorcycle 138 Protective wax coati...

Page 6: ...ation of mainte nance work 163 Confirmation of service 168 12 Appendix 171 Certificate for Electronic Immobilizer 172 Certificate for Key less Ride 174 Certificate for Tire Pressure Control 176 13 Ind...

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

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

Page 9: ...ntry specific differences If your BMW is equipped with options or accessories not de scribed in this Rider s Manual then this equipment is described in separate operating instructions Technical data A...

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

Page 11: ...Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Multifunction switch left 14 Multifunction switch right 15 Underneath seat 16 Instrument cluster 17 2 9 z Overviews...

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

Page 13: ...r the audio system see separate operating instructions 4 Seat lock 73 5 Pillion passenger seat heater 59 6 Load capacity table Tyre inflation pressure ta ble 7 Electronic suspension ad justment ESA 64...

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

Page 15: ...wer socket 100 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 114 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 116 5 Type plate on front suspension 6 Wind deflection wing 72 7 Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick...

Page 16: ...beam headlight and headlight flasher 54 2 Cruise control 61 3 Hazard warning flashers 56 4 Operating auxiliary head lights 55 5 Windshield 71 6 Turn indicators 56 7 Horn 8 ESA control 64 9 Selecting f...

Page 17: ...Multifunction switch right 1 Central locking 44 2 Selection of the riding mode 60 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 57 4 Starting the engine 78 2 15 z Overviews...

Page 18: ...Underneath seat 1 Rider s Manual US Model 2 Fuses 133 3 Battery 131 4 Onboard toolkit 110 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...4 with navigation deviceOA Navigation device 101 5 Photocell for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting 6 Tachometer 7 Multifunction display 21 NOTICE The brightness of the warning lights and te...

Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews...

Page 21: ...ning and indicator lights 20 Multifunction display 21 Meaning of symbols 22 Range 23 Ambient temperature 23 Oil level indicator 23 Service display 24 Tire inflation pressures 25 Warning lights 25 3 19...

Page 22: ...or left 4 Fuel reserve 32 5 High beam headlight 6 Turn indicator right 7 Electronic engine manage ment 8 DWA 65 9 Auxiliary headlight 55 10 Cruise control 61 11 Universal warning light ap pears togeth...

Page 23: ...ol Operating 63 3 Coolant temperature 4 Warning lights 25 5 Menu panel 47 Area for messages relating to the audio system 6 RDC readings 7 ESA settings 64 8 Trip distance 53 9 Total distance covered 10...

Page 24: ...ith fuel now on board 23 Average speed since last reset 52 Ambient temperature 23 Tire inflation pressures 25 Stopwatch 52 Travel times 52 Date display mode de pends on the time format selected 51 Ele...

Page 25: ...acted NOTICE The determined range is an approximate reading BMW Motorrad therefore recommends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling Ambient temperature Engine heat can lead to spu...

Page 26: ...eading If the service is overdue the General warning light briefly shows yellow and the service symbol lights up continuously If the countdown to the next service is less than one month service due da...

Page 27: ...splay shows red The tire warning symbol also appears on the display The general warning light flashes red Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC RDC is pro vided starting on page 96 Warning li...

Page 28: ...ilizer is active 31 Lights up yellow ESA is indicated ESA error 31 Radio operated key outside reception range 31 Replace battery of radio key 31 Lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel down to...

Page 29: ...icient 33 appears on the display Onboard system voltage low 34 Lights up yellow appears on the display Onboard system voltage critical 34 Lights up yellow appears on the display Rear light failure 34...

Page 30: ...ted 35 Lights up ABS error 36 Flashes rapidly DTC intervention 36 Flashes slowly DTC self diagnosis not completed 36 Lights up DTC deactivated 36 Lights up DTC error 37 Flashes red tire pressure in re...

Page 31: ...d appears on the display Light direction of the low beam headlight not known 38 Flashes yellow appears on the display Beam throw adjustment of the low beam headlight restricted 39 appears on the displ...

Page 32: ...Warning and indicator lamps Warning symbols in the display panel Meaning briefly shows yellow appears on the display Service overdue 40 3 30 z Displays...

Page 33: ...ible at an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Radio operated key outside reception range Indicator light radio oper ated key not within recep tion range lights...

Page 34: ...shows red The temperature reading turns red ATTENTION Riding with overheated en gine Engine damage Be sure to observe the mea sures listed below Possible cause The coolant temperature is too high If...

Page 35: ...ycle picked up and the malfunction source eliminated by a special ized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer If you continue to drive be prepared for unusual engine behavior...

Page 36: ...ry for road safety e g heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights Onboard system voltage critical General warning light shows yellow The split battery symbol appears on the display Generator power is...

Page 37: ...ed BMW Motorrad retailer Replace bulb for high beam headlight 127 Light failure General warning light shows yellow Bulb symbol with two arrows appears on the display Possible cause A combination of li...

Page 38: ...tailer DTC intervention DTC warning light flashes rapidly The DTC has detected insta bility at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque The warn ing light flashes longer than the DTC intervention las...

Page 39: ...possible to drive with tire WARNING Tire inflation pressure is out side approved range Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle Adapt your style of riding accordingly Correct tire inflation pr...

Page 40: ...e cause A system fault has occurred Have fault eliminated at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak General warnin...

Page 41: ...the low beam headlight possible Have the defect rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Headlight aiming changed appears on the display Cornering light contr...

Page 42: ...nger ensured when the vehicle s battery is dis connected Contact an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer Central locking locked The locked symbol appears on the dis...

Page 43: ...hers 56 Emergency on off switch kill switch 57 Heated handlebar grips 57 Seat heating 58 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 60 Riding mode 60 Cruise control 61 Start off assistance 63 ESA Electronic Suspens...

Page 44: ...eeded the igni tion is switched off after approx 1 5 minutes and the central lock ing system is not locked It is advisable to carry the radio operated key directly on your person e g in a jacket pocke...

Page 45: ...tton 1 Steering lock is unlocked Parking lamps and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre Ride Check in progress 79 ABS self diagnosis in progress 79 DTC self diagnosis is per for...

Page 46: ...key you can have it disabled by your autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer When having a key disabled you should also bring all of the mo torcycle s remaining keys with you The engine can no longer be st...

Page 47: ...nd lighting is switched on for a brief period Emergency unlocking If the central locking system re fuses to unlock the cases can be opened manually as follows Remove case 105 First turn radio key in t...

Page 48: ...ide Check in progress Key has been detected Engine can be started Starting the engine 78 Replace battery of radio operated key If the radio operated key fails to react when the button is pressed brief...

Page 49: ...ch time you press button 2 you call up the next menu in the sequence the number of menus depends on the options fitted to the mo torcycle You also have the option of pressing button 1 for direct acces...

Page 50: ...he Multi Controller in the corresponding direction you can access additional menu items If the arrow 2 is displayed on the cursor then you can call up a submenu by pressing the Multi Controller to the...

Page 51: ...lected If you want to change the se lection move the cursor to an other item in the list and press the Multi Controller to the right to either activate or deactivate the parameter you selected Setting...

Page 52: ...e value to be set Exiting menu Arrow 3 appears when you are in a submenu By pressing the Multi Controller 1 to the left you jump back to the next higher menu by pressing the MENU button 2 you jump bac...

Page 53: ...in month day year format mm dd yy Time format GPS time Accept GPS time and GPS date from the built in navigation system On Off Brightness Brightness of the display and the instru ments Start logo Sho...

Page 54: ...rage value you want to reset Push the Multi Controller to the right and hold it in this po sition until the average value is reset Operating stopwatch Call up the Info menu and select Stopwatch With t...

Page 55: ...tch on ignition Open Trip menu by pressing button 1 and then select the desired trip meter 2 The following counters can be displayed Tripmeter 1 Trip 1 Tripmeter 2 Trip 2 Automatic tripmeter Trip Auto...

Page 56: ...headlight flasher NOTICE The high beam headlight can also be switched on when the engine is not running Parking light Switch on ignition 43 Immediately after switching off the ignition push button 1...

Page 57: ...tions Comply with the country specific road traffic regulations Press button 1 to switch on the auxiliary headlights The telltale light shows If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the onbo...

Page 58: ...ight side turn indicators Press button 1 into center po sition to switch off turn indica tors Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition 43 NOTICE The hazard warning...

Page 59: ...n off switch kill switch WARNING Operation of the emergency ON OFF switch when riding Danger of falling due to blocking of rear wheel Do not operate the emergency ON OFF switch when riding The engine...

Page 60: ...lebar grip heating is ON If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the onboard system voltage is low If applicable the handlebar grip heating might have been tem porarily switched off Seat hea...

Page 61: ...Starting the engine 78 NOTICE Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running Select desired heating level with switch 1 The passenger seat can be heated at two levels The second level...

Page 62: ...e Settings menu and select DTC NOTICE This menu cannot be called up while the motorcycle is on the move Select Off once to switch DTC off once in other words until the ignition is next switched on The...

Page 63: ...cycle at a stand still the mode you select is activated after a brief delay The new riding mode is acti vated during operation under the following conditions Brakes not engaged Throttle turned all the...

Page 64: ...by 0 6 mph 1 km h each time button is pressed Press button 1 forward and hold The motorcycle accelerates steplessly If the button 1 is no longer pressed the speed achieved is maintained and saved Dec...

Page 65: ...ended slowing to a lower speed Indicator light for cruise control system lights up Switching off cruise control Push switch 1 to left The system is deactivated Button 2 is locked Start off assistance...

Page 66: ...then the two indicator lamps go out when the brake is fully released Hill Start Control is now switched off ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment Settings You can use the ESA Electronic Suspension Adju...

Page 67: ...for vehicle load appear on the display One up One up with luggage Two up with luggage Select the vehicle load variant you want The suspension adjusts to suit the new setting and the ESA display chang...

Page 68: ...ensor this once Switch off ignition Activation takes 30 seconds to complete Turn indicators are illuminated three times Confirmation tone sounds three times if programmed The anti theft alarm is activ...

Page 69: ...urn indicators If the battery is discharged all functions remain operational the only difference is that the alarm cannot be set off if the system is disconnected from the motorcy cle battery An alarm...

Page 70: ...vated Deactivation with remote control Press button 1 on the remote control once NOTICE See also the other functions of the remote control for the central locking system NOTICE If the alarm function i...

Page 71: ...tched on or off Make the desired adjustment using the Multi Controller Tires Checking tire pressure WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pres sure Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle Reduced...

Page 72: ...hen doing so Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING Modified position of the brake fluid reservoir Air in the brake system Do not turn the handlebar fit ting on the handlebar WARNING Adjusting the b...

Page 73: ...ull away the wind screen automatically returns to the position it was in before the ignition was switched off Press button 1 at top to raise windshield Press button 1 at bottom to lower windshield Swi...

Page 74: ...se the stowage compartments Use the radio key to open or close lock 1 of the left stowage compartment or lock 2 of the right stowage compartment To open the lid push the un locked lock barrel down ATT...

Page 75: ...and closed at a 90 angle Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired posi tion by applying light pressure at edge Seat Remove the seat Use radio key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift rear of seat...

Page 76: ...own on a clean surface Installing seat Connect plug 2 of the seat heating Position the seat with mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right Lower the rear of the seat and engage the seat in the la...

Page 77: ...Riding Safety instructions 76 Starting 78 Breaking in 80 Brakes 81 Parking your motorcycle 83 Refueling 84 Secure motorcycle for transport 86 5 75 z Riding...

Page 78: ...ted between right and left Pack heavy pieces of luggage and cargo as low and as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible Observe the maximum payload and maximum speed as indi cated on the lab...

Page 79: ...fied main tenance intervals ATTENTION Unburned fuel in the catalytic converter Damage to the catalytic con verter Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter Danger of overheating...

Page 80: ...is per formed 80 Engage neutral or pull back clutch lever if a gear is en gaged NOTICE You cannot start the motorcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself of...

Page 81: ...Check that the General warn ing light comes on and that it shows red and yellow Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorr...

Page 82: ...omponents while driving The engine must be running and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 3 mph 5 km h in order for DTC self diagnosis to complete DTC warning light flashes slowly DTC self...

Page 83: ...e is essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip WARNING Loss of adhesion of new tires on wet roads and at extreme angles Accident hazard Always think well ahead and avoid extreme angles Brakes...

Page 84: ...es After washing the motorcycle When driving on roads spread with salt After working on the brakes due to oil or grease residues When driving on soiled roads or offroad WARNING Moisture and dirt Poore...

Page 85: ...s check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Fold out side stand and park motorcycle ATTENTION Loading of the side stand with additional weight Component damage cause by tipping over Do n...

Page 86: ...ling Recommended fuel qual ity Super unleaded max 10 ethanol E10 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Refueling procedure Steering lock is unlocked WARNING Fuel is highly flammable Fire and explosion hazard Do no...

Page 87: ...Version 2 After run on time expires Bring radio operated key into reception range Slowly pull up lug 1 The indicator light for the radio operated key flashes as long as the radio operated key is bein...

Page 88: ...ller cap locks immediately when the steering lock is locked or dur ing starting Secure motorcycle for transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against scratching For example use...

Page 89: ...a cloth Pass the straps on left and right through the suspension and strap the motorcycle down Fasten straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten sion Do not pull the straps over the footpegs...

Page 90: ...5 88 z Riding...

Page 91: ...g mode 90 Hill Start Control 91 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 91 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC 94 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 96 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II 97 6...

Page 92: ...is only par tially available Power increase when you open the throttle is reserved engine response is cor respondingly soft The DTC system intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinni...

Page 93: ...he motorcycle from rolling back on hills making it un necessary for the rider to main tain constant pressure on the brake lever when starting on a slope When Hill Start Control is activated pressure i...

Page 94: ...f braking is carried out in this situation ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driv ing stability when restoring con tact to the road At this point in time the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS must...

Page 95: ...ared If implausible values are detected over a longer period of time the ABS function is de activated for safety reasons and an ABS fault is indicated The condition for a fault code is the completed s...

Page 96: ...con trol to the angle of inclination of the motorcycle in dependence on the respective riding situa tion Signals for the roll and yaw rate and the lateral acceleration are used to determine the incli...

Page 97: ...tyle Accident hazard despite DTC The rider is always responsi ble for adapting his her driving style Do not reduce the system s ex tra safety margin with careless riding or unnecessary risks Special s...

Page 98: ...The sensors are equipped with a switch which does not enable the transmission of the measured values until a speed of approx 19 mph 30 km h is reached The display shows for each tire until the tire p...

Page 99: ...tationary according to the motorcycle s load Depend ing on the riding mode selected the damping levels are set on both spring struts and the spring base and spring rate are set on the rear spring stru...

Page 100: ...completely encloses the plastic element and sits on the steel spring Accordingly the spring rate is lower the less the sleeve limits the expansion of the plastic element 6 98 z Technology in detail...

Page 101: ...Accessories General instructions 100 Onboard power sockets 100 Navigation system 101 Case 104 Topcase 107 7 99 z Accessories...

Page 102: ...essory products of any kind Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The vehicle must not violate the regulations governing vehicle approval for highway use app...

Page 103: ...he power sockets to the devices must be routed in such a way that they do not interfere with the rider s freedom of movement do not limit steering angles and handling characteristics cannot be caught...

Page 104: ...n ignition Press button 1 to open the slot for the navigation device Slot cover pops open wind screen moves to top limit posi tion Pull slot cover up as far as it will go Operate latch 3 pull the nav...

Page 105: ...utomatic spoken an nouncements are toggled off and on Display Off The display of the navigation device is tog gled off and on Select the function you want and implement the function by pushing the Mul...

Page 106: ...ill receive a prompt asking whether the mo torcycle should be added to the list of secure vehicles If you an swer Yes to this question the Navigator saves the VIN of the present motorcycle in its inte...

Page 107: ...no luggage is trapped between lid and case NOTICE The case can also be locked if the lock is in the LOCK position In this case it should be ensured that the radio key is not in the case Push release l...

Page 108: ...to LOCK position and remove Maximum payload and maximum speed Observe maximum payload and maximum speed as indicated on label in case If you cannot find your combi nation of vehicle and case on the la...

Page 109: ...er 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase Close topcase Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close topcase lid and hold it down Ensure that no lug gage is trapp...

Page 110: ...pcase If you cannot find your combi nation of vehicle and topcase on the label contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer The following values apply to the combination described here Maximum speed limit for d...

Page 111: ...ructions 110 Onboard tool kit 110 Engine oil 110 Brake system 112 Coolant 116 Clutch 117 Wheel rims and tires 117 Wheels 118 Front wheel stand 125 Jump starting 126 Light sources 127 Battery 131 Fuses...

Page 112: ...described here If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool kit Onboard toolkit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversible screwdriver in s...

Page 113: ...ck on oil filler opening but do not screw in Remove oil dipstick and read fluid level Specified level of engine oil between MIN and MAX mark ing Engine at operating tem perature Engine oil quantity fo...

Page 114: ...ver Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure points are perceptible ATTENTION Improper working on the brake system Endangering of the operating safety of the brake system Have a...

Page 115: ...o the brake In order to ensure the operat ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized s...

Page 116: ...inimum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer Checking front brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in the b...

Page 117: ...ower edge of the black bellows in the brake fluid reser voir is below the MAX graduation Check front brake pad thick ness 112 Checking rear brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in the br...

Page 118: ...p preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Check coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Allow the engine to cool down Read off coolant level on ex pansion...

Page 119: ...the clutch fluid reservoir rises due to clutch wear Clutch fluid level visual check Clutch fluid level must not drop If clutch fluid level drops ATTENTION Use of unsuitable fluids Damage to the clutch...

Page 120: ...other tires and can therefore take no responsibility for their driving safety BMW Motorrad recommends only using the tires tested and approved by BMW Motorrad Extensive information is available at you...

Page 121: ...he position of the TPC RDC sensor During a tire change it must be ensured that the TPC RDC sensor is not damaged Inform the BMW Motorrad retailer or the authorized workshop of the TPC RDC sensor Remov...

Page 122: ...calipers on left and right Push brake pads 4 apart slightly by rocking brake caliper 5 back and forth against brake disk 6 Carefully pull brake calipers back and out until clear of brake disks Remove...

Page 123: ...does not comply with series speci fications Malfunctions during control inter ventions by ABS and DTC Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS and DTC chassis control systems...

Page 124: ...screw 2 with the specified torque Clamping screw for quick release axle to wheel carrier 14 lb ft 19 Nm Remove front wheel stand Insert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1 Slide the brake calipe...

Page 125: ...irmly a number of times until resis tance point is noticeable Install front wheel cover and fit screws 1 on right and left Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle o...

Page 126: ...tion on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS and DTC chassis control systems at the beginning of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening of screwed con nections with incorrect tight ening torque Damage or l...

Page 127: ...el stand Use basic stand with part number 83 30 0 402 241 in combination with front wheel adapter 83 30 0 402 243 Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Loosen loc...

Page 128: ...mp starting CAUTION Touching live parts of the ig nition system when the en gine is running Electrocution Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running ATTENTION Current too hi...

Page 129: ...terminal Start engine of vehicle with dis charged battery in usual way if engine does not start wait a few minutes before repeat ing attempt in order to protect starter motor and donor bat tery Allow...

Page 130: ...o remove Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to its lowest position Remove screws 1 Work speaker unit 2 to the rear to remove Disconnect connector 3 Turn covers 1 countercl...

Page 131: ...rotect the glass against soiling only grasp the light source by the base Install bulb 4 while ensuring correct position of lug 5 Insert spring clip 3 Connect plug 2 Turn covers 1 clockwise to in stall...

Page 132: ...headlight unit Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur pose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Replace auxiliary driving light The auxiliary headlights can only be replac...

Page 133: ...eeks connect a trickle charger to the battery NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed a trickle charger specially designed for compatibility with the elec tronics of your motorcycle Using this charger you c...

Page 134: ...a charger that is not compatible with your mo torcycle s electronics In this case charge the battery directly at the terminals of the discon nected battery Charge disconnected battery Charge battery...

Page 135: ...battery connection Danger of short circuit Follow the installation sequence First connect battery positive lead 3 and close cover 2 Then install negative battery cable 1 Installing seat 74 Switch on...

Page 136: ...nage ment 4 Fuse box Numbering of the fuses as per label on lid of fuse box 1 Not in use 2 Not in use 3 Not in use 4 4 A Left handlebar fitting top case lighting TPC RDC 5 7 5 A Audio system 6 4 A Hea...

Page 137: ...Care Care products 136 Washing your motorcycle 136 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 137 Paint care 138 Store motorcycle 138 Protective wax coating 138 Returning motorcycle to use 139 9 135 z Care...

Page 138: ...ng the motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently...

Page 139: ...ive cleaners or cleaners containing alcohol or solvents Do not use insect sponges or sponges with a hard surface Fairings and Panels Clean body panels with water and BMW plastic cleaner Windshields an...

Page 140: ...finish is particularly easy to see after the vehicle has been washed Remove this type of soiling with cleaning naphtha or spirit on a clean cloth or cotton ball BMW Motorrad recommends remov ing tar...

Page 141: ...Returning motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle Installing battery 133 Observe checklist 77 9 139 z Care...

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Page 143: ...Engine 144 Fuel 145 Engine oil 145 Clutch 146 Transmission 146 Rear wheel drive 147 Suspension 147 Brakes 148 Wheels and tires 148 Electrical system 150 Anti Theft Alarm System 152 Frame 153 Dimensio...

Page 144: ...ry difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling...

Page 145: ...uick re lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb ft 19 Nm Quick release axle in threaded bush wheel carrier M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange M10 x 1...

Page 146: ...electronic fuel injection integral six speed cassette gearbox dry sump lubrication Displacement 1649 cc 1649 cm3 Cylinder bore 2 8 in 72 mm Piston stroke 2 7 in 67 5 mm Compression ratio 12 2 1 Rated...

Page 147: ...x 4 l Emission standard EU 3 Engine oil Engine oil capacity Approx 1 2 gal Approx 4 5 l with filter replace ment Specification SAE 5W 40 API SL JASO MA2 Additives for in stance molybdenum based substa...

Page 148: ...rated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1 617 Primary gear ratio 1 941 33 17 teeth 1st gear 1 428 30 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 148 31 27 teeth 3rd gear 0 958 23 24 teeth 4th gear 0 806 25 31 teeth...

Page 149: ...nt wheel Type of front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever Design of the front wheel suspension Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping Spring travel front 4 9 in 125 mm on wheel Re...

Page 150: ...raulic disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake pad material rear Organic Rear brake disk thickness min 0 19 in min 4 9 mm Wear limit Wheels and tires Recommended tire comb...

Page 151: ...balance max 0 2 oz max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6 00 x 17 Rear tire designation 190 55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 75 Permissible rear wheel...

Page 152: ...rer and designation NGK LMAR8AI 8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0 03 in 0 8 mm New 0 04 in 1 0 mm Wear limit Bulbs Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs for low beam headlight D1S 35 W Bulb fo...

Page 153: ...t in use Slot 1 Not in use Slot 2 Not in use Slot 3 4 A Slot 4 Left handlebar fitting tire pressure monitoring RDC topcase interior light 7 5 A Slot 5 Audio system 4 A Slot 6 Beam throw control Adapti...

Page 154: ...y type CR 123 A Remote control Range of remote control 32 8 ft 10 m for DWA and central locking 3 3 4 9 ft 1 0 1 5 m for ignition tank lock steer ing lock Signal frequency 25 kHz Broadband Transmissio...

Page 155: ...se Motorcycle height 57 7 in 1465 mm across windshield at DIN un laden weight Motorcycle width 39 4 in 1000 mm across mirrors 38 6 in 980 mm without mirrors Rider s seat height 29 5 in 750 mm without...

Page 156: ...topcase ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 1235 lbs 560 kg Maximum payload 441 lbs 200 kg Performance data Start off capacity on uphill grades with permiss...

Page 157: ...ects 156 BMW Motorrad Service 157 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 157 Maintenance procedures 157 Maintenance schedule 161 Standard BMW Service 162 Confirmation of maintenance work 163 Confirmation of s...

Page 158: ...safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW of North America LLC...

Page 159: ...ou to observe the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For gen erous treatment of claims sub mitted after the warranty per...

Page 160: ...es sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding maximum odome ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service If this odometer reading is reached be...

Page 161: ...11 159 z Service...

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Page 163: ...eaner insert 5 Check valve clearance 6 Replace all spark plugs 7 Oil change in rear bevel gear 8 Change the brake fluid in the entire system a annually or every 6000 miles whichever comes first b annu...

Page 164: ...s and brake discs for wear Check the clutch system Checking the coolant level Checking the tyre pressure and tread depth Checking the side stands for ease of movement Checking the center stand for eas...

Page 165: ...intenance 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 Signatur...

Page 166: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 167: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 168: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 169: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 170: ...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 1...

Page 171: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 169 z Service...

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Page 173: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 172 Certificate for Keyless Ride 174 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con trol 176 12 171 z Appendix...

Page 174: ...plies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu...

Page 175: ...ie 15 des r gles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire d interf rences nuisibles et 2 le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les...

Page 176: ...eceived including interference that may cause undesired operation USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not caus...

Page 177: ...01 489 3 V1 4 1 08 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM Electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 3 Specific conditions for short ra...

Page 178: ...pareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouilla...

Page 179: ...battery voltage low 34 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 115 Checking front fluid level 114 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Checking front 112 Checking rear 113 Running in 81 B...

Page 180: ...ator 36 DWA Indicator light 17 E Electrical system Technical Data 150 Emergency on off switch kill switch 15 Operating 57 Engine Starting 78 Technical Data 144 Warning for engine electronics 32 Engine...

Page 181: ...perated key is completely drained or radio operated key has been lost 45 Electronic immobilizer EWS 44 Filling location 11 Locking handlebars 42 Operate central locking 15 Switch off ignition 43 Switc...

Page 182: ...ws Instrument cluster 17 Left side of vehicle 11 Left side multifunction switch 14 Multifunction display 21 Right side of vehicle 13 Right hand multifunction switch 15 Underneath seat 16 Warning and i...

Page 183: ...153 Fuel 145 Rear wheel drive 147 Spark plugs 150 Standards 7 Suspension 147 Transmission 146 Weights 154 Wheels and tires 148 Tires Checking tire inflation pressures 69 Checking tread depth 118 Infla...

Page 184: ...in unknown position 38 Outside temperature warning 35 Overview 20 Service 40 TPC RDC 37 Undervoltage 34 Weights Payload table 16 Technical Data 154 Wheels Check wheel rims 117 Installing front wheel 1...

Page 185: ...13 183 z Index...

Page 186: ...gnized Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted...

Page 187: ...l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure front 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold You ll find additional...

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