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Details described or illus-
trated in this booklet may
differ from the motorcycle's
actual specification as pur-
chased, the accessories fit-
ted or the national-market
specification. No claims will
be entertained as a result of
such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel
consumption and perform-
ance data are quoted to the
customary tolerances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excep-
ted.

© 2006 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without writ-
ten permission from BMW
Motorrad, After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

Summary of Contents for K1200GT

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual K 1200 GT...

Page 2: ...Motorcycle data Model Vehicle identification number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service depart ment Ms Mr Phone number Dealership...

Page 3: ...cle 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 inform ation on maintenance and...

Page 4: ...light 23 Telltale light cruise controlOE 23 Function indicators 23 Warnings general 24 Warnings issued by the tyre pressure monitoring system RDC OE 32 ABS warnings 36 ASC warningsOE 38 4 Operation 41...

Page 5: ...nce 101 General instructions 102 Toolkit 102 Engine oil 103 Brake system general 105 Brake pads 105 Brake fluid 107 Clutch 109 Tyres 109 Rims 110 Wheels 110 Front wheel stand 117 Bulbs 119 Jump start...

Page 6: ...BMW Motorrad service quality 154 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 155 BMW Motorrad service network 155 Maintenance work 155 Maintenance schedules 156 Confirmation of maintena...

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

Page 8: ...hers and to pro tect your motorcycle against damage Specific instructions on how to operate control adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of informatio...

Page 9: ...If your BMW was supplied with equipment not described in this Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated...

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

Page 11: ...General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 15 Handlebar fitting left 16 Handlebar fitting right 17 Instrument cluster 18 Headlight 19 2 9 z General views...

Page 12: ...2 10 z General views...

Page 13: ...neral view left side 1 Electrically adjustable windscreen 69 2 Battery compartment 131 3 Seat lock 65 4 Adjuster spring preload rear 69 5 Adjuster damping rear 70 6 Power socket 94 2 11 z General view...

Page 14: ...2 12 z General views...

Page 15: ...ler neck fuel 83 2 Adjustable handlebars 59 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 107 4 Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster 61 5 Stowage compartment 63 6 Vehicle identification...

Page 16: ...2 14 z General views...

Page 17: ...derneath the seat 1 Seat height adjuster 66 2 Filler neck for engine oil and oil dipstick 103 105 3 Brake fluid reservoir rear 108 4 Helmet holder 68 5 Rider s Manual 6 Toolkit 102 2 15 z General view...

Page 18: ...E 53 2 Pushbutton ESAOE 71 3 Pushbutton ASCOE 64 4 Pushbutton windscreen 69 5 Pushbutton horn 6 Pushbutton left flashing turn indicators 62 Pushbutton hazard warning flashers 45 7 Switch high beam hea...

Page 19: ...switch 55 3 Pushbutton starter 78 4 Grip heating switchOE 56 5 Pushbutton right flashing turn indicators 62 Pushbutton hazard warning flashers 45 6 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 63 Pushbutton...

Page 20: ...Multifunction display 4 Rev counter 5 Telltale light anti theft alarm OE 6 Adjuster clock 47 Display dimmer 47 7 Control odometer 46 8 Sensor for instrument cluster lighting The instrument cluster li...

Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Side lights 2 Low beam headlight 3 High beam headlight 2 19 z General views...

Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...

Page 23: ...ng and telltale lights 23 ABS warning light 23 Telltale light cruise controlOE 23 Function indicators 23 Warnings general 24 Warnings issued by the tyre pressure monitoring system RDC OE 32 ABS warnin...

Page 24: ...3 Panel for warnings 24 4 Gear indicator 23 5 Coolant temperature readout 23 6 Trip meter 46 RDC display motorcycles without on board computer OE 48 7 Clock 47 Panel for seat heatingOE 57 Panel for di...

Page 25: ...fer in some countries Possible national variant Telltale light cruise controlOE 1 Telltale light cruise con trol Function indicators Fuel capacity The column below the fuel pump symbol indic ates the...

Page 26: ...fter the crit ical situation has been dealt with Warnings general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis played by means of warning lights or by texts and symbols in the multifunction display I...

Page 27: ...rature too high 27 Lights up yellow Appears on the display Engine electronics 28 Flashes red Appears on the display Insufficient engine oil pressure 28 Shows accom panied by the Oil warning Engine oil...

Page 28: ...the display Bulbs defective 31 Flashes with tem perature reading Ice warning 31 Appears on the display accom panied by the let ters DWA Battery of anti theft alarm OE weak 31 Lights up yellow Appears...

Page 29: ...the catalytic converter a hazard ous situation can result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly Do not run the fuel tank dry The estimated residual range appears on the display The fuel tank contains no...

Page 30: ...sual engine power might not be available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop prefer ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Insufficient engine oil pressure General...

Page 31: ...g engine oil level 103 If the oil level is too low Top up the engine oil 105 The oil sensor might be defective if the Check oil level message appears even though a check with the dipstick reveals that...

Page 32: ...Rear light bulb defective General warning light lights up yellow Defective bulb symbol with arrow pointing to the rear appears on the dis play A defective bulb places your safety at risk be cause it...

Page 33: ...cycle is lower than 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 3 C Always take extra care and think well ahead when tem peratures are l...

Page 34: ...ring system RDC OE Display mode for RDC warnings The tyre pressure for the front wheel 3 and the tyre pressure for the rear wheel 2 appear in the top line of the display ac companied by warning sym bo...

Page 35: ...lashes red The critical tyre pressure flashes Tyre pressure outside permitted tol erance 34 or ap pears on the dis play Signal transmission disrupted 35 Lights up yellow Indicated by or Sensor defecti...

Page 36: ...is amount Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance General warning light flashes red The critical tyre pressure flashes Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance Check the tyre for damage...

Page 37: ...on systems operating in the vi cinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and observe the RDC read ings Assume that a per manent fault h...

Page 38: ...tion of its original capacity There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational Seek the advice of a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motor rad...

Page 39: ...Warnings overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 38 Lights up ABS fault 38 3 37 z Status indicators...

Page 40: ...ight ON The ABS control unit has de tected a fault The ABS func tion is not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more de tailed infor...

Page 41: ...Warnings overview Mode of presentation Meaning Slow flashes Self diagnosis not completed 40 Lights up ASC fault 40 Lights up ASC switched off 40 3 39 z Status indicators...

Page 42: ...pleted ASC fault ASC warning light shows The ASC control unit has de tected a fault The ASC func tion is not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ASC function is not available Bear...

Page 43: ...ard computerOE 49 Cruise control systemOE 53 Emergency off switch kill switch 55 Grip heatingOE 56 Seat heatingOE 57 Clutch 58 Brakes 59 Handlebars 59 Lights 60 Headlight 61 Turn indicators 62 Stowage...

Page 44: ...Tyres 73 4 42 z Operation...

Page 45: ...th the same key Switch on the ignition Turn the key to position 1 Side lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 79 ABS self diagnosis is per forme...

Page 46: ...your disposal without any need for you to set parameters or ac tivate additional systems The engine of a motorcycle fitted with this electronic immobil iser can be started only with the keys that belo...

Page 47: ...se Hazard warning flashers Switch on the hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition Simultaneously press but ton 1 for left turn indicators and button 2 for right turn indicators The hazard warnin...

Page 48: ...splay field 1 Select the tripmeter Switch on the ignition When you switch on the ignition the tripmeter reading shown when the igni tion was switched off always reappears on the multifunc tion display...

Page 49: ...le can lead to acci dents Do not attempt to adjust the dimmer unless the motorcycle is at a standstill Press button 1 The level of dimming ap pears in display field 2 Press button 1 again The brightne...

Page 50: ...button 1 The minute increments by one each time you press the button Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes The reading stops flashing The time is now set Tyre pressure control RDCOE...

Page 51: ...opped to reserve This dis tance is calculated on the basis of fuel level and average consumption When you refuel the increase in fuel level is not registered unless several litres are ad ded to the fu...

Page 52: ...his threshold for the first time The reading flashes until you select some other display mode Range The description of the residual range function 49 also covers the residual range readout You can als...

Page 53: ...ation Resetting average speed Repeatedly press BC button 1 until the average speed appears in the display Press and hold down the BC button until the reading changes RESET The display shows km h Calcu...

Page 54: ...at least 30 seconds Engine at operating temper ature Make sure the motorcycle is upright The readings mean Oil level is correct Check the oil level with the dipstick the next time you stop for fuel I...

Page 55: ...d Set road speed Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction Cruise control telltale light shows The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Step by step acceleration...

Page 56: ...rection Speed is decreased by ap prox 2 km h each time you push the button and the new setting is saved Stepless deceleration Push button 3 in the RES direction and hold it in this position The motorc...

Page 57: ...emory even though you might have intended slowing to a lower speed Cruise control telltale light shows The motorcycle resumes the previous cruising speed Switch off cruise control Move switch 1 to OFF...

Page 58: ...rd computer the first stage heating adjusts to the air temperature measured by the temperature sensor The increase in power consumption caused by the grip heating can drain the battery if you are ridi...

Page 59: ...low the heating is switched off to ensure the battery s starting capability Seat heating front seat 1 Switch for seat heating front seat The front seat has two stage heating 2 Heating off 3 50 heat o...

Page 60: ...elected Front seat 50 heating power Front seat 100 heat ing power Rear seat 50 heating power Rear seat 100 heat ing power Clutch Adjust the clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir i...

Page 61: ...ars Attempting to adjust the brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever unless the motor cycle is at a standstill Turn adjuster A to positio...

Page 62: ...g on the high beam head light or operating the head light flasher Switch on the high beam headlight Press the top part of switch 1 for the high beam headlight High beam headlight switched on Move swit...

Page 63: ...t set accordingly by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gen erally kept constant when spring preload is...

Page 64: ...oximately 10 seconds or covered a distance of about 200 m Left hand turn indicators switched on Telltale light for left hand turn indicators flashes Switch on the right flashing turn indicators Switch...

Page 65: ...rn lock barrel 2 to right angles with the forward direction of travel Lock of the stowage com partment unlocked Push the lock barrel in Lid 1 pops up Close the stowage compartment Snap lid 1 closed an...

Page 66: ...g light changes from flashing to ON When the ASC warning light comes on release the ASC button within five seconds The ASC function is deac tivated ASC warning light re mains ON Activate the ASC funct...

Page 67: ...h after the ignition was switched off and then on again Front and rear seats Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Turn key 1 counter clockwis...

Page 68: ...r seat 65 Remove the front seat 65 Pull seat height adjuster 1 to the limit position Push the seat height ad juster fully forward and up or down as applicable Limit position A high seat position Limit...

Page 69: ...he seat is correctly located Install the rear seat If too much pressure is applied in the forward direction there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Always make sure that the...

Page 70: ...helmet Using helmet holder Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Removing rear seat 65 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling Make sure the lock is out of th...

Page 71: ...lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Your motorcycle s hand ling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteris...

Page 72: ...sorbers Shock absorber settings and spring preload Damping must be adapted to suit spring preload An in crease in spring preload re quires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softe...

Page 73: ...Suspension Adjustment ESAOE Settings Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA provides a con venient way of adapting the motorcycle to different condi tions Three spring preload settings can be combined...

Page 74: ...c The setting shown on the display is automatically accepted as the damping characteristic if you allow a certain length of time to pass without pressing button 1 During the setting procedure the disp...

Page 75: ...a tendency to open as a result of centrifu gal force In order to avoid a sudden loss of tyre pressure fit a metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap is scr...

Page 76: ...4 74 z Operation...

Page 77: ...8 Starting 78 Running in 81 Parking your motorcycle 82 Refuelling 83 Tyre pressure control RDCOE 85 Brake system general 85 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 86 Electronic engine management...

Page 78: ...oading Overloading and imbal anced loads can ad versely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the permiss ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instruc tions on loading Alcohol and...

Page 79: ...igh Flammable materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable ma terials to come into contact wit...

Page 80: ...arting Side stand You cannot start the motor cycle with the side stand ex tended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear...

Page 81: ...to start 140 Pre ride check The instrument cluster runs a test of the General warn ing light when the ignition is switched on The warn ing light shows first red and then yellow so that you can check...

Page 82: ...motorcycle pulls away from rest ABS warning light flashes Possible national variant of the ABS warning light ABS self diagnosis completed The ABS warning light goes out If an indicator showing an ABS...

Page 83: ...ost of your rid ing during this initial period on twisting fairly hilly roads avoiding high speed main roads and highways if pos sible Exceeding the specified engine speeds while run ning in will lead...

Page 84: ...side stand is de signed to support only the weight of the motorcycle Do not lean or sit on the mo torcycle with the side stand extended Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is take...

Page 85: ...me Place your right foot on the pin of the centre stand and press the stand down un til its curved feet touch the ground Place your full body weight on the centre stand and at the same time pull the m...

Page 86: ...the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Open the protective cap Open the fuel tank cap with the ignition key by turning it counter clockwise Refuel with fuel of the grade s...

Page 87: ...tted to a motorcycle equipped with an RDC control unit Temperature compensation The tyre pressure readings shown by the multifunction display are temperature compensated the reference tyre temperature...

Page 88: ...after repair and maintenance work make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are free of oil and grease Dirt or mud on brakes When riding on loose surfaces or muddy roads the brakes may fail to tak...

Page 89: ...the effects of surface irregularities Humps and surface irregu larities can cause the wheels to lose contact temporarily with the road surface if this happens the braking force that can be transmitte...

Page 90: ...member to pull the clutch at the same time In the panic braking situations that are trained so frequently braking force is ap plied as rapidly as possible and with the rider s full force applied to th...

Page 91: ...eptional riding conditions Heating up with the motor cycle on the centre stand or an auxiliary stand en gine idling or with a gear engaged Rear wheel locked by the engine brake for a lengthy period fo...

Page 92: ...weight shifts when cornering items of luggage loose on the motorcycle especially when style of riding takes rider and machine close to the limits imposed by physics The sys tem is not optimised for sp...

Page 93: ...nition off and then on again reactivates the ASC If the front wheel lifts clear of the ground under severe ac celeration the ASC reduces engine torque until the front wheel regains contact with the gr...

Page 94: ...5 92 z Riding...

Page 95: ...Accessories General instructions 94 Power socket 94 Luggage 95 Case 95 TopcaseOA 98 6 93 z Accessories...

Page 96: ...ituting a safety hazard Country specific official authorisa tion does not suffice as as surance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operat ing conditions experienced by BM...

Page 97: ...escribed above Luggage Correct loading Overloading and imbal anced loads can ad versely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the permiss ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the inst...

Page 98: ...se the case Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close the lid of the case and press it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case Push release lever 2 down The release lever engag...

Page 99: ...t Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go The case is released and can be removed Install the case Pull the handle up as far as it will go Seat the case in holders 4 Push handle 3 d...

Page 100: ...ey to the OPEN position in the topcase lock The topcase is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever up The lid of the topcase opens Close the topcase Pull release lever 2 al...

Page 101: ...ELEASE position in the topcase lock The handle pops out Pull handle 3 up as far as it will go Lift the topcase at the rear and pull it off the luggage carrier Install the topcase Pull the handle up as...

Page 102: ...ndle 3 down until it engages The topcase is correctly en gaged on its carrier Turn the key to the LOCK position in the topcase lock The topcase is locked Check that the topcase is secure 6 100 z Acces...

Page 103: ...instructions 102 Toolkit 102 Engine oil 103 Brake system general 105 Brake pads 105 Brake fluid 107 Clutch 109 Tyres 109 Rims 110 Wheels 110 Front wheel stand 117 Bulbs 119 Jump start 127 Battery 128...

Page 104: ...horised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard on board toolkit 1 Screwdriver with reversible blade Removing and installing front turn indicator glass Disconnecting leads from battery terminals 2Torx wr...

Page 105: ...of time this oil has to be pumped into the oil tank before the level is read The engine oil must be at oper ating temperature to do this Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more th...

Page 106: ...loth to wipe oil dipstick 2 clean Seat the oil dipstick on the oil filler neck but do not engage the threads Make sure that the dipstick is seated in guide 3 Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil...

Page 107: ...kshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Incorrect working prac tices endanger the reli ability of the brakes Have all work on the brake system performed by a spe cialist workshop preferably...

Page 108: ...ly visible Have the brake pads re placed by a specialist work shop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake pad thickness rear brakes Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible t...

Page 109: ...brake pads re placed by a specialist work shop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Brake fluid Check the brake fluid level front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al low ai...

Page 110: ...ermitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop prefer ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the brake fluid level rear brakes A low fluid level in the...

Page 111: ...re point is not clearly perceptible Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Tyres Check the tyre tread depth Your motorcycle s hand ling and grip...

Page 112: ...worthy If BMW Motorrad has not ap proved the wheels and tyres it cannot assess their suitab ility or provide any guarantee of road safety Use only wheels and tyres ap proved by BMW Motorrad for your t...

Page 113: ...they cannot be slipped back over the brake disc on reassembly Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove securing screws 2 of the left and right brake calipers...

Page 114: ...ded bush remains cor rectly aligned do not slacken or remove the left axle camp ing screw Remove quick release axle 6 while supporting the wheel Lower the front wheel to the ground between the front f...

Page 115: ...sensor ring Take care not to damage the ABS sensor when rolling in the front wheel Note the ABS sensor when rolling in the front wheel Roll the front wheel into position between the front forks Raise...

Page 116: ...s 3 Route the ABS sensor cable between the brake caliper and the front forks as illus trated here Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim Install the front mudguard and install screws 1 on left an...

Page 117: ...trest Turn the end silencer down Engage first gear Remove studs 5 from the rear wheel holding the wheel as you do so Lower the rear wheel to the ground Roll the rear wheel out to ward the rear Install...

Page 118: ...Rear wheel to wheel flange Tightening sequence Tighten in diagonally op posite sequence 60 Nm Turn the end silencer to its initial position Install screw 4 for the bracket of the end silencer in the r...

Page 119: ...wheel stand Front wheel stand A front wheel stand for simple safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motorrad The BMW special tool number is 36 3 971 and the front wheel stand is avail...

Page 120: ...riangles of the brake caliper anchorages just far enough to allow the front wheel to be rolled between them There is a risk of dam aging the ABS sensor ring of the BMW Integral ABS Push the pin in jus...

Page 121: ...posits in particular oil and grease in terfere with heat radiation from the bulb This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb s operating life Replacing low beam and high beam headlight bulb If it...

Page 122: ...he covers of the high beam headlight bulbs by turning them counter clockwise To remove the cover of the low beam headlight bulb push locking lever 3 down swing the cover down and remove Disconnect plu...

Page 123: ...12 V 55 W Low beam headlight bulb H7 12 V 55 W with OE Xenon lights D2R 35 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb Install bulb 6 Close and lock spring clips 5 Connect plug 4 Install cover 1 low...

Page 124: ...ted Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Parking light right discon nect plug 1 Parking light left discon nect plug 2 Remove the bulb so...

Page 125: ...dicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the...

Page 126: ...and remove by turning it counter clockwise Replace the defective bulb Bulb of tail light brake light P21W 12 V 21 W Rear flashing turn in dicator bulbs P21W 12 V 21 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold th...

Page 127: ...t turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make...

Page 128: ...e by turning it counter clockwise Replace the defective bulb Front flashing turn in dicator bulbs H21W 12 V 21 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb Press bulb 4 into socket 3 and turn it clock...

Page 129: ...sulated crocodile clips at both ends Jump starting with a donor battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the vehicle electronics Make sure that the battery of the donor vehicle has a voltage rating...

Page 130: ...ife Keep the surface of the bat tery clean and dry Do not open the battery Do not top up with water Be sure to read and com ply with the instructions for charging the battery on the following pages Do...

Page 131: ...argers could cause damage to the motor cycle s on board electrics 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 you are in doubt disconnect the...

Page 132: ...ke sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Removing rear seat 65 Remove the front seat 65 Remove screws 1 L...

Page 133: ...e positive terminal Then disconnect positive lead 1 Remove screws 4 and pull the retainer to the rear Lift the battery up and out work it slightly back and forth if it is difficult to re move Installi...

Page 134: ...sitive lead 1 first Seat protective cap 2 on the positive terminal The connect battery negat ive lead 3 Installing battery compartment cover 130 Switch on the ignition Fully open the throttle once or...

Page 135: ...Care Care products 134 Washing motorcycle 134 Cleaning easily damaged components 135 Paint care 136 Protective wax coating 136 Laying up the motorcycle 136 Restoring motorcycle to use 137 8 133 z Care...

Page 136: ...rior to washing the motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motor cycle is was...

Page 137: ...irt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water Fuel and chemical solvents attack the material of the windscreen the windscreen becomes opaque or dull Do not use cleaning agents Chrome Use plen...

Page 138: ...recommend that specks of tar be removed with BMW tar remover Remember to wax the parts treated in this way Protective wax coating For the protective wax coating of paint we recommend that you use only...

Page 139: ...Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle Install a charged battery Before starting work through the checklist 8 137 z Care...

Page 140: ...8 138 z Care...

Page 141: ...rt 140 Threaded fasteners 141 Engine 142 Riding specifications 145 Clutch 145 Transmission 145 Final drive 147 Running gear 147 Brakes 148 Wheels and tyres 148 Electrics 149 Frame 151 Dimensions 151 W...

Page 142: ...n run Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand 78 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 78 Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ign...

Page 143: ...0 9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick release axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Silencer to rear footrest right M8 x 30 16 Nm...

Page 144: ...8 A2 70 20 Nm Engine Type Type engine Transversely mounted four cylinder four stroke in line engine tilted 55 forward DOHC with chain and sprocket drive four valves per cylinder with cam followers liq...

Page 145: ...in 1 Max torque 130 Nm At engine speed 7750 min 1 with OE Reduced power output 79 kW 111 Nm At engine speed 5000 min 1 Maximum permissible engine speed 10000 min 1 Idle speed 1050 50 min 1 Fuel Recomm...

Page 146: ...hrough SH BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil additives because they can have a detri mental effect on clutch operation Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you h...

Page 147: ...specifications Top speed 200 km h Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw shift 6 speed cassette gearbox integ rated into engine block 9 145 z Technica...

Page 148: ...teeth Primary transmission ra tio 2 294 39 17 teeth 1st gear 1 789 34 19 teeth 2nd gear 1 458 35 24 teeth 3rd gear 1 240 31 25 teeth 4th gear 1 094 35 32 teeth 5th gear 0 971 33 34 teeth 6th gear 1 0...

Page 149: ...coil spring and single tube gas filled shock absorber spring preload steplessly hydraulically adjustable rebound stage damping steplessly adjustable with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust ment ESA Centr...

Page 150: ...ype Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake pad material rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel type Cast aluminium MT H2 Front wheel rim size...

Page 151: ...ics Rating of on board socket 8 A One on board socket with OE Additional socket 8 A Total for all sockets Fuses All circuits are electronically protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If an...

Page 152: ...ectrode gap Wear limit Spark plug replacement as per maintenance schedule Lighting High beam headlight bulb H7 12 V 55 W Low beam headlight bulb H7 12 V 55 W with OE Xenon lights D2R 35 W Parking ligh...

Page 153: ...IN location Frame side section front right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2318 mm Width of motorcycle 982 mm Across cases Height of motorcycle To top edge of wind screen 1438 mm DIN unladen weight wi...

Page 154: ...for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 520 kg Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ RON Premium plus unleaded 95 ROZ RON Premium unleaded fuel grade usable with power and c...

Page 155: ...service quality 154 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 155 BMW Motorrad service network 155 Maintenance work 155 Maintenance schedules 156 Confirmation of maintenance work 157...

Page 156: ...ends that you contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have questions regarding your mo torcycle BMW Motorrad service quality Along with its reputation for engineering quality and high relia...

Page 157: ...Motorrad service network Our extensive after sales ser vice network is in place to look after you and your mo torcycle in more than 100 countries In Germany alone you have the best possible access to...

Page 158: ...onal 20 000 km 40 000 km 60 000 km 80 000 km etc if this distance is covered within a year Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted and on the...

Page 159: ...ivery Check Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Date stamp signature BMW Running in Check Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake flu...

Page 160: ...ure BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annu...

Page 161: ...ure BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annu...

Page 162: ...ure BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annu...

Page 163: ...ure BMW Service BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annu...

Page 164: ...service The table is intended as a record of maintenance warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 1...

Page 165: ...Item Odometer reading Date 10 163 z Service...

Page 166: ...ke lever 59 Brake pads Checking front 105 Checking rear 106 Brakes Safety instructions 85 Technical data 148 Bulbs General instructions 119 Replacing brake light bulb 123 Replacing front turn indicato...

Page 167: ...e 23 Warning engine electron ics 28 Engine oil Checking level 103 Filler neck 15 Oil dipstick 15 Technical data 144 Topping up 105 Warning engine oil level 29 Warning engine oil pres sure 28 ESA 16 71...

Page 168: ...luster Overview 18 Sensor for lighting 18 J Jump start 127 L Laying up 136 Lights Switch on the high beam headlight 60 Switching off parking lights 61 Switching on parking lights 60 Switching on the l...

Page 169: ...arting the engine 78 Spark plugs 150 Speedometer 18 Spring preload rear Adjusting 11 69 Starter 17 Starting 78 Steering lock 44 Stowage compartment 13 Closing 63 Opening 63 Suspension damping rear Adj...

Page 170: ...ad depth 109 Checking tyre pressures 73 Technical data 148 V Vehicle Cleaning 133 General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Laying up 136 Parking 82 Restoring to use 137 Vehicle identificat...

Page 171: ...will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel consumption and perform ance data are quoted to the customary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accesso...

Page 172: ...with power and consumption related restrictions Fuel tank capacity 24 l usable 4 l including reserve of Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar One up tyre cold 2 5 bar Two up and or with luggage t...

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