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General warning light, in
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Warning indicators

Display

Warnings are displayed with the
corresponding warning light.

Warnings for which there is no
dedicated warning light are indi-
cated by 'General' warning light

showing in combination with a
warning symbol such as, for ex-
ample,

appearing in the mul-

tifunction display. The 'General'
warning light shows red or yel-
low, depending on the urgency of
the warning.

Up to four warning symbols can
be displayed at any given time.
The general warning light is
shown in accordance with the
most urgent warning.
The possible warnings are listed
on the following pages.

Status indicators

Summary of Contents for K 1600 GTL

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model K 1600 GTL 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: ...l level indicator 23 Service display 23 Warning and indicator lights 25 Warning indicators 26 4 Operation 41 Ignition lock 42 Electronic immobilizer EWS 43 Multifunction display 43 Onboard computer 48 Odometer and tripmeters 49 Lights 50 Turn indicators 52 Hazard warning flashers 52 Emergency ON OFF switch 53 Heated handlebar grips 53 Seat heating 54 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 56 Riding mode 56 ...

Page 5: ...mps 124 Battery 128 Fuses 131 9 Care 133 Care products 134 Washing your motorcy cle 134 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 134 Paint care 135 Protective wax coating 136 Storing motorcycle 136 Returning motorcycle to use 136 10 Technical data 137 Troubleshooting chart 138 Threaded fasteners 139 Engine 140 Fuel 141 Engine oil 141 Clutch 142 Transmission 142 Rear wheel drive 143 Running gear 143 Br...

Page 6: ...Confirmation of mainte nance work 155 Confirmation of service 160 12 Index 162 ...

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: ...age 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 equipment The motorcycles are as sembl...

Page 9: ...ibed in separate operating instructions Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the 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: ...Overviews Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Left handlebar fitting 14 Right handlebar fitting 16 Underneath seat 17 Instrument cluster 18 2 9 z Overviews ...

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

Page 13: ...the audio system see separate user guide 4 Seat lock 57 5 Control for rear seat heat ing on the seat 55 6 Payload table Tire inflation pressure table 7 Adjusting spring preload 64 8 Adjusting damping 65 9 Storage compartment 61 10 Adjustable shift lever 63 11 Wind deflection wing 59 2 11 z Overviews ...

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

Page 15: ... socket 96 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 112 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 114 5 Type plate on front sus pension 6 Wind deflection wing 59 7 Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick 108 8 Stowage compartment of the audio system 61 9 Brake fluid reservoir rear 113 2 13 z Overviews ...

Page 16: ...light and headlight flasher 50 2 with LED auxiliary head lightsOE Operating additional head lights 51 3 Cruise control operation 59 4 Hazard warning flashers 52 5 Windshield operation 58 6 Operating turn indicators 52 7 Horn 2 14 z Overviews ...

Page 17: ...tifunction display 43 Operation of the audio sys tem see the appropriate instructions for use with Dynamic Traction Control DTC OE Using DTC 56 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE Operating ESA 65 9 Select the favorite menu 47 2 15 z Overviews ...

Page 18: ...Right handlebar fitting 1 with central lockingOE Operation of the central locking system 67 2 Selection of the ride mode 56 3 Emergency ON OFF switch 53 4 Starting engine 78 2 16 z Overviews ...

Page 19: ...Underneath seat 1 Rider s Manual US Model 2 Fuses 131 3 Battery 128 4 Standard tool kit 108 2 17 z Overviews ...

Page 20: ...evice 97 5 Ambient brightness sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting 6 Tachometer 7 Control for tripmeters 49 8 Multifunction display 20 The brightness of the warn ing lights and telltale lights the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is adapted automatically to suit am bient brightness 2 18 z Overviews ...

Page 21: ...tors Multifunction display 20 Meaning of symbols 21 Range 21 Ambient temperature 22 Tire inflation pressures 22 Oil level indicator 23 Service display 23 Warning and indicator lights 25 Warning indicators 26 3 19 z Status indicators ...

Page 22: ... computer display area 48 with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE RDC readings 6 Status indicators for seat heating 54 Status indicators for han dlebar grip heating 53 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE ESA settings 7 Trip distance 49 8 Total distance covered 9 Clock 47 10 Fuel level 11 Gear indicator N is shown at idle 3 20 z Status indicators ...

Page 23: ...cted 47 Oil level 23 2 Rear seat heating ON 3 Handlebar grip heating ON 4 Front seat heating ON with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE 5 Damping 6 Vehicle load Range The range indicates what distance can still be driven with the remaining fuel The av erage consumption for calculating the range is not displayed and may differ from the indicated av erage consumption You must put at least five...

Page 24: ...omes too great is tem porarily shown in the display If the ambient temperature drops below 37 F 3 C this warning of possible icing up appears The display auto matically switches from any other mode to the temperature read ing when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time Tire inflation pressures with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE The displayed tire inflation pres sures refe...

Page 25: ...d Motorcycle is vertical The readings mean OK Oil level is correct CHECK Check oil level during next refueling stop No measurement possi ble above mentioned conditions not met Service display If a service is due for a brief period after the pre ride check the service symbol appears on the display and the service due date shows instead of the odometer reading If the service is overdue the General w...

Page 26: ...21 mls 1000 km count down distance 2 appears on the display 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 was disconnected 3 24 z Status indicators ...

Page 27: ...Warning light for fuel down to reserve 31 5 Neutral indicator light 6 High beam headlight indi cator light 7 Telltale light of the right turn indicators 8 Warning light for engine electronics 9 with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm telltale light 70 10 with LED auxiliary head lightsOE Telltale light for the auxil iary headlights 51 3 25 z Status indicators ...

Page 28: ...light are indi cated by General warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning symbol such as for ex ample 2 appearing in the mul tifunction display The General warning light shows red or yel low depending on the urgency of the warning Up to four warning symbols can be displayed at any given time The general warning light is shown in accordance with the most urgent warning The possible warn...

Page 29: ... yellow Fuel down to reserve 31 Lights up red Temperature read ing turns red Coolant temperature too high 31 Lights up Engine fault 32 Flashes Severe engine fault 32 appears on the dis play Engine oil level too low 32 Lights up red appears on the dis play Battery charge current insufficient 32 appears on the dis play On board system voltage low 33 3 27 z Status indicators ...

Page 30: ...light failure 33 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Front light failure 34 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Light failure 34 appears on the dis play Ice warning 34 Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 34 Lights up ABS error 35 Flashes rapidly DTC intervention 35 Flashes slowly DTC self diagnosis not completed 35 3 28 z Status indicators ...

Page 31: ... yellow or is indicated Sensor defective or system fault 37 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak 37 Lights up red appears on the dis play Light direction of the low beam headlight not known 38 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Beam throw adjustment of the low beam headlight restricted 38 appears on the dis play Headlight aiming changed 38 3...

Page 32: ...lay Anti theft alarm battery weak 38 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Anti theft alarm battery drained 39 appears on the dis play Central locking locked 39 briefly shows yellow appears on the dis play Service overdue 39 3 30 z Status indicators ...

Page 33: ...ve to the extent that the fuel tank is completely empty Possible cause At the most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Refueling 82 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature reading turns red Continued driving with an overheated engine can re sult in engine damage Be sure to observe the measures l...

Page 34: ...s been detected Adapt your style of riding accord ingly Ride slowly avoid acceler ating and overtaking If possible have the motorcycle picked up If you continue to ride be pre pared for unusual engine be havior low power poor throttle response abrupt stalling etc Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Engine oil ...

Page 35: ...essary for road safety e g heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights On board system voltage critical General warning light shows yellow The split battery symbol appears on the display Generator power is no longer sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery In order to ensure that the engine can be started and the motorcycle ridden the on board electronics switch off the electricity...

Page 36: ... the dis play Possible cause A combination of light failures has occurred Please contact a specialized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Ice warning The ice crystal symbol is displayed Possible cause The ambient temperature mea sured at the motorcycle 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 abov...

Page 37: ...lasts As a result the driver is provided with opti cal feedback on the regulation carried out even after the critical driving situation DTC self diagnosis not completed with Dynamic Traction Control DTC OE DTC warning light flashes slowly Possible cause The self diagnosis was not com pleted the DTC function is not available The engine must be running and the motorcycle must be moved at a speed of ...

Page 38: ...s sure result in poorer han dling of the motorcycle Always adapt your driving style to the incorrect tire inflation pressure Correct tire inflation pressure at next opportunity Before adjusting the tire in flation pressure observe the information on temperature compensation and on inflation pressure adjustment in the chap ter Technology in detail Have the tire checked for dam age by a specialized ...

Page 39: ...g light shows yellow or is indi cated Possible cause Wheels without installed RDC sensors are mounted Retrofit wheel set with RDC sensors Possible cause One or two RDC sensors have failed Have fault eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause A system fault has occurred Have fault eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized...

Page 40: ...w beam headlight restricted General warning light shows yellow Headlight with zero appears on the display Illumination of the road ahead is no longer optimum Possible cause Only restricted adjustment of light direction and range of the low beam headlight possible Have the defect rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer Headlight aiming changed with Adaptive H...

Page 41: ...e check Possible cause The anti theft alarm battery has no capacity The operation of the anti theft alarm is no longer en sured with the motorcycle battery disconnected Contact a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Central locking locked with central lockingOE The locked symbol appears on the display All locks in the central locking system are locked Service overdu...

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Page 43: ...rs 52 Emergency ON OFF switch 53 Heated handlebar grips 53 Seat heating 54 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 56 Riding mode 56 Seat 57 Windshield 58 Wind deflection wing 59 Cruise control 59 Stowage compartments 61 Clutch 62 Brakes 62 Shifting 63 Mirrors 63 Spring preload 64 Damping 65 Electronic suspension adjustment ESA 65 Central locking 67 Anti theft alarm DWA 70 Tires 74 4 41 z Operation ...

Page 44: ...tion Control DTC OE DTC self diagnosis is per formed 79 Switching off ignition Turn key to position 2 Light switched off Handlebars not locked Key can be removed The windscreen automatically moves to the bottom limit posi tion Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on the side stand the surface of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right However t...

Page 45: ...play 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 be enabled again Replacement and spare keys are only available through an autho rized BMW Mot...

Page 46: ...enus See the separate Quick Reference Guide for an overview of all menus Selecting menu item Use Multi Controller 1 to move the cursor in a menu An arrow 1 at the top or bottom of the display indicates that there are other items in this menu that you can view by turning the Multi Controller in the cor responding direction If arrow 2 appears in the cursor you can call up a submenu by pressing the M...

Page 47: ...pressing the Multi Controller to the right Selecting from a list A circle 2 beside each selectable item means that the items are part of a selection list A circle with a dot indicates the item that is currently selected If you want to change the selec tion move the cursor to some other item in the list and press the Multi Controller to the right to either activate or deactivate the parameter you s...

Page 48: ...y turning the Multi Controller down You can toggle between the values by pressing the Multi Controller to the right or left Setting relative values A bar indicator enables you to set a value in a range between two limits Turn the Multi Con troller up to increase the setting or down to reduce the setting Exiting menu Arrow 3 appears when you are in a submenu 4 46 z Operation ...

Page 49: ...ion Switch on ignition Call up the Settings menu and select User The settings you can choose are as follows Language Display lan guage German English Span ish Italian French Dutch Por tuguese Time format Time format Clock in 12 hour format 12 h or in 24 hour format 24 h Time format Date format Date in day month year format dd mm yy or in month day year format mm dd yy Time format GPS time Accept G...

Page 50: ...erature Tire pressure Tire pressures Stopwatch Stopwatch Travel times Travel times Date Current date Oil level Engine oil level Off No reading Resetting average values Call up the Info menu and select the average 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 Stopwatc...

Page 51: ...h the mo torcycle was on the move since the last reset Time during which the mo torcycle was at a standstill since the last reset Odometer and tripmeters Selecting odometer Switch on ignition Press button 1 to select trip meter 2 of your choice The following counters can be displayed Tripmeter 1 Trip 1 Tripmeter 2 Trip 2 Automatic trip meter Trip A resets automatically eight hours after ignition O...

Page 52: ...ront to switch on high beam headlight Pull switch 1 rearward to oper ated headlight flasher The high beam headlight can also be switched on when the engine is not running Parking light Switch off ignition Press button 1 to left and hold immediately after switching off ignition until parking light is switched on Switch ignition on and then off again to switch off parking light Adjusting for traffic...

Page 53: ...s beam throw constant re gardless of how the motorcycle is ridden and the load it carries Operating auxiliary headlights with LED auxiliary headlightsOE Press button 1 to switch on the auxiliary headlights The telltale light shows If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the auxiliary head lights might have been temporar ily switched off Pr...

Page 54: ...witched off Press button 1 toward left to switch on left hand turn indica tor Press button 1 toward right to switch on right hand turn indicator Press button 1 into center po sition to switch off turn indica tors Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition The hazard warning flash ers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer t...

Page 55: ...iding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall Do not operate the emergency ON OFF switch when riding The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the emergency ON OFF switch a Engine switched off b Operating position Heated handlebar grips Operating heated handlebar grips Start engine The heated hand grips op tion can only be activated when the engine is running Call up t...

Page 56: ...l ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the handlebar grip heating might have been tem porarily switched off Seat heating Driver s seat heater Start engine Seat heating can be acti vated only when the engine is running Call up the Seat heating menu The front seat has five stage heating Stage five is for heating the seat quickly it is advisable to switch back t...

Page 57: ...ired heating level with switch 1 The passenger seat can be heated at two levels The second level is used for fast heat up of the seat then the switch should be switched back to the first level 2 Switch in middle position Heating off 3 Switch in one dot position 50 heating output 4 Switch in two dot position 100 heating output Symbol 5 appears on the display indicating that the rear seat heat ing i...

Page 58: ...C off once in other words until the ignition is next switched on The DTC warning light shows to indicate that DTC has been switched off Select On to switch on DTC Alternatively Switch the igni tion off and then on DTC warning light goes out if self diagnosis has not completed the DTC warning light starts flashing Riding mode Setting driving mode Switch on ignition Press button 1 Details on the sel...

Page 59: ...ief delay The new driving mode is acti vated while driving under the following conditions Brake not actuated Throttle turned all the way back Clutch actuated Once the new riding mode has been activated the selection display disappears The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine characteristic and DTC adap tation settings even after the ignition has been switched off Seat Removing sea...

Page 60: ...s 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism Windshield Adjusting windshield Switch on ignition When you pull 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 4 58 z Operation ...

Page 61: ...ndscreen that does not have BMW approval is installed Under these circumstances Before switching off the igni tion always check that there is nothing to obstruct movement of the windscreen Wind deflection wing Adjusting slipstream deflectors Attempting to adjust the slipstream deflectors while the motorcycle is being ridden can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust the slip stream deflectors ...

Page 62: ...orward Speed is increased by 0 6 mph 1 km h each time button is pressed Press button 2 forward and hold The motorcycle accelerates steplessly If the button 2 is no longer pressed the speed achieved is maintained and saved Decreasing speed Briefly press button 2 back ward Speed is decreased by 0 6 mph 1 km h each time but ton is pressed Press button 2 back and hold The motorcycle decelerates steple...

Page 63: ...eed saved in memory even though you might have intended 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 Stowage compartments Use the stowage compartments Use the ignition key to open or close lock 1 of the left stowage compartment or lock 2 of the right stowage compartment T...

Page 64: ... stationary Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise to increase distance be tween clutch lever and handle bar grip Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise to decrease dis tance between clutch lever and handlebar grip The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward when doing so The anti hopping function of the clutch can cause the clutch lever to pulsate briefly in s...

Page 65: ... handbrake lever forward when doing so Shifting Adjusting shift lever Slacken screw 1 Turn foot piece 2 into desired position A foot piece adjusted too high or too low can cause problems when shifting In case of shifting problems check the adjustment of the foot piece Tighten screw 1 to appropriate torque Eccentric peg to shift lever 6 lb ft 8 Nm Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired ...

Page 66: ...reload only when the motorcycle is stationary Pull knob 1 out for better ac cessibility Your motorcycle s han dling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload To increase spring preload turn handwheel in direction of arrow HIGH To decrease spring preload turn handwheel in direction of arrow LOW...

Page 67: ... tool from the on board toolkit to turn ad justing screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow Basic setting of rear wheel rear wheel damp ing without Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE Basic setting of rear wheel rear wheel damp ing Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the direc tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direc tion indi...

Page 68: ...sted while the motorcycle is being ridden Call up the ESA menu The possible settings for the damping characteristic appear on the display Comfort comfort mode Normal normal mode Sport sport mode Select the damping charac teristic you want or move the cursor down to set the vehicle load The load cannot be set while the motorcycle is in motion The possible settings for vehicle load appear on the dis...

Page 69: ...d These locks cannot subse quently be unlocked manually The locked symbol appears on the display with anti theft alarmOE The functions of the remote control for the anti theft alarm are described in the corre sponding section Unlocking Switch on the ignition and press button 3 Alternatively Press button 2 on the remote control The two stowage compart ments in the side panels the cases and the topc...

Page 70: ... Turn the key in the stowage compartment lock 45 out past the vertical position and press in the lock barrel The stowage compartment lid pops open Logon of remote controls If a remote control has been mis laid and a replacement acquired or if you are going to use an ad ditional remote control you must invariably log on all the remote controls in the set Enable logon of the remote controls as follo...

Page 71: ...he first remote control and then do not press a button within approxi mately 30 seconds Synchronize the remote controls If the central locking system stops responding to the signals from a remote control the unit in question has to be synchronized This can happen for example if the buttons on the remote con trol were pressed too frequently while the remote control was out of range of the anti thef...

Page 72: ... battery compliant with the manufacturer s specifications When inserting the battery make sure that the polarity is correct Insert the new battery with the positive terminal up Battery design and nom inal voltage CR 1632 lithium 3 V The LED on the remote control lights up the remote control has to be synchronized Press button 1 twice LED 3 flashes for a few sec onds The remote control is ready to ...

Page 73: ...le Alarm syst Sensor Select Off once to switch off the motion sensor this once Switch off ignition Activation takes 30 seconds to complete Turn signals are illuminated three times Confirmation tone sounds three times if programmed The anti theft alarm is active the motion sensor is deacti vated Activation with remote control with anti theft alarmOE with central lockingOE Switch off ignition Press ...

Page 74: ...om the motorcycle battery alarm system battery takes over the power supply alarm sound only no illumination of the turn signals All functions are sustained even if the internal battery of the anti theft alarm system is flat the only difference is that an alarm cannot be triggered if the system is disconnected from the motor cycle s battery An alarm lasts for approximately 26 seconds During the ala...

Page 75: ...f programmed Anti theft alarm is deactivated Deactivation with remote control with anti theft alarmOE with central lockingOE Press button 2 on the remote control once See also the other func tions of the remote control for the central locking system If the alarm function is de activated with the remote control and if the ignition is not switched on subsequently then the alarm function automaticall...

Page 76: ...dicators flash as only confirmation when anti theft alarm is switched on or off Use the Multi Controller to se lect your preferred settings Tires Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres sure results in poorer han dling characteristics of the motor cycle and reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire inflation pressure Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check ...

Page 77: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 76 Checklist 77 Starting 78 Running in 80 Brakes 81 Parking your motorcycle 82 Refueling 82 Securing motorcycle for transport 84 5 75 z Riding ...

Page 78: ...op speed according to label in case Observe maximum payload and top speed according to label in Topcase Speed If you ride at high speed always bear in mind that various bound ary conditions can adversely af fect the handling of your motor cycle Settings of spring strut and shock absorber system Imbalanced load Loose clothing Insufficient tire inflation pres sure Poor tire tread Etc Risk of poisoni...

Page 79: ... 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 Manipulation Modifications of the mo torcycle e g engine man agement system throttle valves clutch can cause damage to the affected components and fail ure of safety related functions Damage caused in this way is not covered b...

Page 80: ... grip somewhat Press starter button 1 The start attempt is auto matically interrupted if bat tery voltage is too low Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a donor battery to start Engine starts Consult the troubleshooting chart if the engine refuses to start 138 Pre ride check The instrument cluster runs a test of the General warning light when the ignition is swit...

Page 81: ...plete 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 Bear in mind that neither the ABS function nor the integral braking function is available Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad ...

Page 82: ... avoid driving for long periods at a constant speed Try to do most of your rid ing during this initial period on twisting fairly hilly roads avoid ing highways if possible Observe the engine run in speeds Engine run in speed 5000 min 1 Odometer reading 0 186 miles 0 300 km 6000 min 1 Odometer reading 186 621 miles 300 1000 km Engine run in speed no full throttle Odome ter reading 0 621 miles 0 100...

Page 83: ...ctuated With the forced braking often prac ticed in which the brake pressure is generated as quickly as pos sible and with great force the dynamic load distribution cannot follow the increased decelera tion and the braking force can not be completely transferred to the road surface To prevent the front wheel from locking the ABS system must intervene and reduce the brake pressure the braking dista...

Page 84: ...o not lean or sit on the motorcycle with the side stand extended If the slope of the road per mits turn the handlebars to the left On a grade the motorcycle should always face uphill se lect 1st gear Center stand Switch off engine If the ground is soft or un even there 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 ...

Page 85: ...uel with quality listed below at most until lower edge of filler 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 q...

Page 86: ...tipping away to the side Push motorcycle onto transport surface and do not place on side stand or center stand The ball joint and the brake lines can suffer damage Take care not to damage components Pass the straps on left and right through the suspension and strap the motorcycle down Secure straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten sion Do not pull the straps over the footrests Uniformly...

Page 87: ...hnology in detail Riding mode 86 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 87 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC 90 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 91 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II 92 6 85 z Technology in detail ...

Page 88: ...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 spinning On road surfaces with high to medium grip dry and wet asphalt to dry cobble stones the motorcycle remains very stable movements of the tail are clearly perceptible only on slippery road surfaces we...

Page 89: ...nd rear brakes are applied simultaneously when you pull the handbrake lever The footbrake lever acts only on the rear brake The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS adapts the braking force distribu tion between the front and rear wheel brake to the loading of the motorcycle during braking Spinning of the rear wheel with the front brake pulled burn out is made consider ably more difficult by the inte gral fu...

Page 90: ... Motorrad Integral ABS noticeable to the rider If the ABS system must reduce the braking forces due to the conditions described above then vibrations can be felt at the hand brake lever If the handbrake lever is pulled then braking pressure is built up at the rear wheel with the integral function If the footbrake pedal is first actuated after this the brake pressure already built up can be felt ea...

Page 91: ... idle or with gear engaged Rear wheel locked by the en gine brake for a lengthy period for example while descending on a loose surface 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 maintena...

Page 92: ...en style of riding takes rider and ma chine close to the limits imposed by physics The system is not optimized for special requirements resulting under extreme weather condi tions offroad or on the racetrack You have the option of deacti vating the BMW Motorrad DTC system for these circumstances Even with DTC the laws of physics cannot be overrid den The driver is always respon sible for adapting ...

Page 93: ...eel to slip resulting in an unstable driving state This case cannot be con trolled by the BMW Motorrad DTC Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Function A sensor is located in each tire which measures the air temper ature and the inflation pressure inside the tire and sends these values to the control unit Each sensor has a tripswitch that does not enable transmissio...

Page 94: ... display The tester at the filling station indicates 36 psi 2 5 bar This value must be increased by 3 psi 0 2 bar to 39 psi 2 7 bar in order to produce the correct tire inflation pressure Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Chassis adjustments The proper loading state must first be selected when the mo torcycle is stationary according to the motorc...

Page 95: ...y limited using a displaceable sleeve The more the sleeve surrounds the plastic element the more its expansion is limited and the spring rate increases The highest spring rate is achieved when the sleeve 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 93 z Technology in detai...

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Page 97: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 96 Onboard sockets 96 Navigation device 97 Case 100 Topcase 102 7 95 z Accessories ...

Page 98: ...proval of a specific 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...

Page 99: ...vices must be routed in such a way that they Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering an gle and the driving characteris tics Cannot be trapped Navigation device with navigation systemOA Installing navigation device Switch on 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 w...

Page 100: ... 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 igation device forward out of holder 6 and lift it up and out Install cover 4 Press cover 7 to push the cra dle into the slot until it snaps into position Insert cap 2 Operating navigation device If applicable switch on the nav igation device Call up...

Page 101: ...led off and on Select the function you want and implement the function by pushing the Multi Controller to the right Special functions Integration of the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV into the K 1600 GT L series has produced a number of deviations from the descrip tions in the user guide for the Navigator Traffic channel TMC If the motorcycle is fitted with an audio system the audio system sends the tr...

Page 102: ...the Navigator saves the VIN of this vehicle in its internal memory A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way Subsequently the PIN does not have to be entered when the Navigator is switched on by ig nition ON while cradled in any of these vehicles If the Navigator is removed from the vehicle while switched on a security prompt asking for the PIN to be entered is issued Screen brightness Scree...

Page 103: ...trapped between lid and case Press release lever 2 down un til it engages Turn key in case lock into LOCK position and remove Removing case Turn key in case lock to RE LEASE position Handle pops out Pull carry handle 3 up as far as it will go Case is released and can be removed Mounting case Pull up handle as far as possi ble Insert case in brackets 4 7 101 z Accessories ...

Page 104: ... the dot Press lock barrel 1 forward Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase 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 7 102 z Accessories ...

Page 105: ...down on a clean surface Switch off ignition Disconnect connector 1 Work the topcase end plug through to the rear Opening Topcase 102 If applicable empty the top case and lift out the bottom mat Push slide latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this posi tion Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise as far as it will go Release warning 4 is visible Closing Topcase 102 7 103 z Accessories ...

Page 106: ...atch 3 counter clockwise as far as it will go while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase Release warning 4 is no longer visible If the release warning is still vis ible the topcase is not correctly secured Do not attempt to set the mo torcycle in motion Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier Route the connecting cable forward in cable guide 5 7 104 z Accesso...

Page 107: ...positions 6 Close connector 1 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 front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism 7 105 z Accessories ...

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Page 109: ... General instructions 108 Standard tool kit 108 Engine oil 108 Brake system 110 Coolant 114 Clutch 115 Rims and Tires 115 Wheels 116 Front wheel stand 122 Jump starting 124 Lamps 124 Battery 128 Fuses 131 8 107 z Maintenance ...

Page 110: ...me of the work described here If you are in doubt consult a certified work shop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Standard tool kit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversible screwdriver in sert with Phillips and Torx T25 blade Adjusting damping on rear wheel 65 3 Torx wrench T25 T30 T25 on short end T30 on long end Replacing high beam bulb 125 Adjusting shift lever 63 Removing license plate...

Page 111: ...e engine and wait for about one minute to allow the oil to drain into the sump Wipe area around oil fill loca tion clean Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe it with a clean dry cloth Position oil dipstick on oil fill location but do not screw in Remove oil dipstick and read off oil level Specified level of engine oil between MIN and MAX marking If oil level is below MIN mark Topping up engine oil 110 I...

Page 112: ...st be clearly perceptible Press footbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure points are perceptible Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem carried out by specialists Have the brakes checked by a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking front brake pad thickness Make s...

Page 113: ...ay 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 Motorrad retailer Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check the brake pad thickness with ...

Page 114: ...t worn beyond their mini mum 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 place motorcycle on it...

Page 115: ...f the lower edge of the black bellows in the brake fluid reser voir is below the MAX marking Checking front brake pad thick ness 110 Checking rear 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 place motorcycle on its center ...

Page 116: ...referably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Checking 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 tank 1 Coolant specified level between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank With cold engine If coolant level drops below per missible level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a speci...

Page 117: ...heck Clutch fluid level must not drop If clutch fluid level drops Unsuitable hydraulic fluids could cause damage to the clutch system No fluids may be poured in Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special ized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Rims and Tires Checking rims Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Visually inspect rims for de fects...

Page 118: ... and approved by BMW Motorrad Extensive information is available at your authorized BMW Motor rad retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Affect of wheel sizes on chassis control systems The wheel sizes play a major role in the chassis control systems ABS and DTC Especially the di ameter and width of the wheels are stored in the control unit as the basis for all necessary calcu lations...

Page 119: ...r During a tire change it must be ensured that the TPC 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 place motorcycle on its center stand Remove screws 1 on left and right Pull out front wheel cover to ward front Unclip retaining clip 1 holding the sensor cable to the brake li...

Page 120: ... screws 3 of brake 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 screw 1 and take ABS sensor out of hole Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the mo...

Page 121: ...ccur during control interventions by ABS and DTC if a wheel other than the standard wheel is in stalled Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the chassis control systems ABS and DTC at the beginning of this chapter 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 specializ...

Page 122: ...nsert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1 Ease brake calipers onto brake disks Install securing screws 3 on left and right with specified torque Front brake caliper on wheel carrier 22 lb ft 30 Nm Clip on retaining clip 1 holding the sensor cable to the brake line Secure new cable tie 2 Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim Press handbrake lever firmly a number of times until resis tance point ...

Page 123: ...late car rier Shift into first gear Danger of burns from the hot exhaust system Do not touch the exhaust sys tem If necessary do not con tinue work until the exhaust sys tem has cooled down Remove five screws 1 on rear wheel holding wheel as you do so Lower rear wheel to the ground and roll out toward rear Installing rear wheel Malfunctions may occur during control interventions by ABS and DTC if ...

Page 124: ...d retailer Roll and mount rear wheel onto rear wheel support Fit five screws 1 and tighten diagonally with specified torque Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange Tightening sequence diago nally 44 lb ft 60 Nm Hold the license plate carrier in position Install screws 1 on left and right Front wheel stand Mounting front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcyc...

Page 125: ...l and push it against front axle The sensor ring of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS can be damaged Only push the left mounting pin so far inward that it does not touch the sensor ring Push two mounting pins 2 through triangles of brake caliper support toward inside so that front wheel can still be rolled through Tighten adjusting screws 1 If the motorcycle is resting on the center stand The motorcyc...

Page 126: ... engine do not disconnect the battery from the onboard electrical sys tem Remove the seat 103 Run engine of donor vehicle during jump starting Begin by connecting one end of red jump lead to positive ter minal of discharged battery and other end to positive terminal of donor battery Then connect one end of black jumper lead to negative termi nal of donor battery and other end to negative terminal ...

Page 127: ...therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence Replacing high beam bulb The description below steps you through the procedure for replacing the left high beam headlight bulb Proceed by analogy to replace the right high beam headlight bulb Turn slipstream deflector 1 out Remove screw 2 and work side cover 3 to the rear and remove Remove screw 1 Switch on the ignition and raise the wi...

Page 128: ...erclock wise to remove Disconnect plug 2 Release spring clip 3 at left and right and swing it up The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if dam aged Wear eye and hand protection when replacing bulbs Remove bulb 4 Replace defective bulb Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W 8 126 z Maintenance ...

Page 129: ...tion of lug 5 Insert spring clip 3 Attach plug 2 Turn covers 1 clockwise to in stall Close connector 3 Seat the speaker unit in mount 4 Install screws 1 Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position 8 127 z Maintenance ...

Page 130: ...mize battery life Keep the surface of 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 war...

Page 131: ...et is only possible with suitable chargers Unsuitable chargers can result in damage to the motorcycle elec tronics Use BMW chargers with the part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 220 V or as applicable 71 60 7 688 865 110 V If in doubt charge the disconnected battery directly at the terminals Charge disconnected battery via onboard socket The motorcycle s onboard electronics know when the battery is fully ...

Page 132: ...e cover and dis connect positive lead 2 Remove screws 3 and remove the retainer Lift battery upwards if it is dif ficult to move moving it back and forth will help Installing battery Place battery in battery com partment positive terminal on right in direction of travel Install the retainer and install screws 3 An incorrect installation se quence increases the risk of short circuiting Always obser...

Page 133: ... Motorrad retailer Installing seat 105 Fuse assignment 1 40 A Motorcycle electronics 2 40 A Motorcycle electronics with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE ESA 3 30 A Engine electronics 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 with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE TPC RDC 5 7 5 Audi...

Page 134: ...8 132 z Maintenance ...

Page 135: ...re Care Care products 134 Washing your motorcycle 134 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 134 Paint care 135 Protective wax coating 136 Storing motorcycle 136 Returning motorcycle to use 136 9 133 z Care ...

Page 136: ...h 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 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 an...

Page 137: ... not bent Rubber Treat rubber 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 area...

Page 138: ...r and main and side stand pivots 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 work for storing r...

Page 139: ...ners 139 Engine 140 Fuel 141 Engine oil 141 Clutch 142 Transmission 142 Rear wheel drive 143 Running gear 143 Brakes 144 Wheels and tires 145 Electrical system 146 Anti theft alarm 148 Frame 149 Dimensions 149 Weights 150 Riding specifications 150 10 137 z Technical data ...

Page 140: ... Side stand Retract side stand 78 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first then disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling 82 Battery drained Charging connected battery 129 10 138 z Technical data ...

Page 141: ...quick 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 25 x 40 diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm Shifting Value Valid Eccentric peg to shift lever M6 x 20 6 lb ft 8 Nm 10 139 z Technical data ...

Page 142: ... 1649 cm3 Cylinder bore 2 8 in 72 mm Piston stroke 2 7 in 67 5 mm Compression ratio 12 2 1 Rated output 160 hp 118 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reductionOE 107 hp 79 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 129 lb ft 175 Nm at engine speed 5250 min 1 with power reductionOE 111 lb ft 150 Nm at engine speed 4750 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 8500 min 1 Idle speed 900 50 min 1 Engine at oper...

Page 143: ...quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Engine oil Engine oil capacity 1 2 gal 4 5 l with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W 40 API SL JASO MA2 4 F 20 C SAE 5W 40 API SJ JASO MA2 4 F 20 C SAE 10W 50 API SJ JASO MA2 4 F 20 C 10 141 z Technical data ...

Page 144: ...grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1 617 Primary gear ratio 1 941 33 17 teeth 1st gear 1 429 30 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 148 31 27 teeth 3rd gear 0 958 23 24 teeth 4th gear 0 806 25 31 teeth 5th gear 0 686 24 35 teeth 6th gear 0 913 21 23 teeth Angle drive 1 258 39 31 teeth Countershaft 10 142 z Technical data ...

Page 145: ...r of teeth on rear wheel drive gear ratio 2 75 33 12 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever Design of front suspension strut Central suspension strut with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping Spring travel front 4 9 in 125 mm On wheel 10 143 z Technical data ...

Page 146: ... ESA OE central suspension strut pivoted to lever system Electrically adjustable damping and spring preload spring rate Spring travel rear 5 3 in 135 mm On wheel Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4 pis ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks Brake pad material front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fi...

Page 147: ... 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 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6 00 x 17 Rear tire designation 190 55 ZR 17 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 10 145 z Technical data ...

Page 148: ...r 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 for parking light Lighting rings integrated into headlight Bulb for taillight brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear LED 10 146 z Technical da...

Page 149: ...ot 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 Adaptive Head light 4 A Slot 7 Main relay instrument cluster ignition switch 7 5 A Slot 8 Anti theft alarm DWA central lock ing 10 147 z Technical data ...

Page 150: ...oning 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of remote control 32 8 ft 10 m Signal frequency 25 kHz Broadband Transmission frequency 433 92 MHz Battery design and nominal voltage CR 1632 lithium 3 V 10 148 z Technical data ...

Page 151: ...ons Motorcycle length 98 in 2489 mm over topcase 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 Driver s seat height 29 5 in 750 mm Without driver with high dual seatOE 30 7 in 780 mm Without driver Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 67 7 in 1720 mm Without driver with high dual seatOE 69 7 ...

Page 152: ...IN unladen weight with cases and topcase ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 1235 lbs 560 kg Maximum payload 467 lbs 212 kg Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 150 z Technical data ...

Page 153: ...Motorrad Service 153 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 153 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services on site breakdown service 153 BMW Motorrad Service Network 154 Maintenance work 154 Confirmation of maintenance work 155 Confirmation of service 160 11 151 z Service ...

Page 154: ...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 LLC 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 155: ...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 goodwill evidence of reg ular maintenance is essential Certain signs of wear moreover may othe...

Page 156: ... out by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check has to be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 500 km 311 miles and 1200 km 746 miles 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 Motorr...

Page 157: ...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 11 155 z Service ...

Page 158: ...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 11 156 z Service ...

Page 159: ...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 11 157 z Service ...

Page 160: ...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 11 158 z Service ...

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

Page 162: ... 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 11 160 z Service ...

Page 163: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 161 z Service ...

Page 164: ...Checking fill level at front 112 Checking fill level at rear 113 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Check front 110 Check rear 111 Running in 80 Brakes Adjusting brake lever 62 Checking operation 110 Safety instructions 81 Technical data 144 C Case Operating 100 Central locking Operating 67 Checklist 77 Clock 20 Clutch Adjusting clutch lever 62 Check 115 Checking fluid level 115 Fluid...

Page 165: ... electronics 32 Engine oil Checking fill level 108 Fill location 13 Oil dipstick 13 Technical data 141 Topping up 110 Warning for engine oil level 32 Equipment 7 ESA Operating 65 Operating element 14 Technology in detail 92 F Frame Technical data 149 Front wheel stand Mounting 122 Fuel Fill level indicator 20 Fill location 11 Refueling 82 Technical data 141 Warning for fuel down to reserve 31 Fuse...

Page 166: ...h beam bulb 125 Technical data 146 Warning for bulb failure 33 34 Lights Headlight flasher 14 50 High beam headlight 14 Operating element 14 Parking light 50 Switch on low beam headlight 50 Switching on high beam headlight 50 Switching on side lights 50 M Maintenance General instructions 108 Maintenance intervals 154 Mirrors Adjusting 63 Mobility Services 153 Motorcycle Returning to use 136 Storin...

Page 167: ... P Parking light 50 Pre ride check 78 R Rear wheel drive Technical data 143 Refueling 82 Remote control logon 68 Replacing battery 70 synchronize 69 Reserve quantity Warning indicator 31 Rider s Manual US Model Location 17 Running gear Technical data 143 Running in 80 S Safety instructions Brakes 81 General information 76 Seat Locking device 11 Removing installing 57 Seat heating Operating 54 Oper...

Page 168: ...6 Tires Checking inflation pressure 74 Checking tread depth 115 Inflation pressure table 17 Recommendation 116 Running in 81 Technical data 145 Topcase Closing 102 Opening 102 Operating 102 Torques 139 Transmission Technical data 142 Transport Lashing down 84 Travel times measuring 49 Troubleshooting chart 138 Turn indicators Operating 52 Operating element 14 Type plate 13 V Vehicle Identification...

Page 169: ...Technical data 145 Wind deflection wing 59 Windshield Adjusting 58 Operating element 14 12 167 z Index ...

Page 170: ...ung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S p A seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele English Hereby Meta System S p A declares that this PF240009 is in compliance with the essential requiremen...

Page 171: ... p A deklaruoja kad šis PF240009 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Meta System S p A dat het toestel PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk Meta System S p A jiddikjara li dan PF240009 jikkonforma mal ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħra...

Page 172: ...er som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Íslenska Hér með lýsir Meta System S p A yfir því að PF240009 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Meta System S p A erklærer herved at utstyret PF240009 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF USA Canada Product name TX BMW MR FCC ID P3O98400 IC 4429A TXBMWMR This d...

Page 173: ...MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC This product is in conformity with the following standards Health Safety art 3 1 EN 60950 1 EMC art 3 2 ETSI EN 301 489 1 3 Spectrum ETSI EN 300 220 2 Human exposure EN 62311 According to Directive 1999 5 CE Reggio Emilia 14 07 2010 Technical Direct...

Page 174: ...ice may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada techn...

Page 175: ...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 176: ...I 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 7 gal Approx 26 5 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 BMW recommends Order No 01 41 8 528 467 12 2010 1st Edition 01418528467 01418528467 01418528467 ...

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