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Table of Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 21
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 22
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 23

Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning and indicator
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 88
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 95
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Summary of Contents for K1600GTL

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...

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

Page 3: ...ntains im portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW s advanced technical fea tures In addition it contains informa tion on maintenance and care to help you maintain your vehicle s reliability and safety as well as its value Suggestions and complaints If you have any questions con cerning your motorcycle your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer i...

Page 4: ... lights 27 4 Operation 43 Steering and ignition lock 45 Ignition 45 Ignition with Key less Ride 46 Multifunction display 51 Onboard computer 55 Tripmeter 57 Lights 57 Turn indicators 60 Hazard warning flashers 60 Emergency ON OFF switch 61 Heated handlebar grips 61 Seat heating 62 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 64 Riding mode 64 Seat 66 Windshield 67 Wind deflection wing 67 Cruise control 68 Hill St...

Page 5: ...ms and tires 132 Wheels 132 Front wheel stand 139 Jump starting 140 Light sources 141 Battery 145 Fuses 148 9 Care 151 Care products 152 Washing your motorcy cle 152 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 153 Paint care 153 Store motorcycle 154 Protective wax coating 154 Returning motorcycle to use 154 10 Technical Data 155 Troubleshooting chart 156 Threaded fasteners 157 Engine 158 Fuel 159 Engine ...

Page 6: ...d BMW Service 176 Confirmation of mainte nance work 177 Confirmation of service 182 12 Appendix 185 Certificate for Electronic Immobilizer 186 Certificate for Remote Key 188 Certificate for Key less Ride 192 Certificate for Tire Pressure Control 194 13 Index 195 ...

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

Page 8: ...is hazard can result in death or serious injury DANGER Hazard with high risk Failure to avoid this hazard results in death or serious injury ATTENTION Special in structions and precaution ary measures Non compliance can cause damage to the vehi cle or accessories and warranty claims may be denied as a result NOTICE Special informa tion on operating and in specting your motorcycle as well as mainte...

Page 9: ...untry specific differences If your BMW is equipped with options or accessories not de scribed in this Rider s Manual then this equipment is described in separate operating instructions Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual relate to the German DIN standards and comply with their tolerance specifications Versions for indi vidual countries may differ Notice concern...

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

Page 11: ...Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Multifunction switch left 14 Multifunction switch right 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 66 5 Control for rear seat heat ing on the seat 63 6 Payload table Tire inflation pressure table 7 Adjusting spring preload 73 8 Damping adjustment 74 9 Storage compartment 71 10 Adjustable shift lever 72 11 Wind deflection wing 67 2 11 z Overviews ...

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

Page 15: ...wer socket 112 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 128 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 130 5 Type plate on front suspension 6 Wind deflection wing 67 7 Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick 124 8 Stowage compartment of the audio system 71 9 Brake fluid reservoir rear 129 2 13 z Overviews ...

Page 16: ...light and headlight flasher 57 2 Cruise control 68 3 Hazard warning flashers 60 4 with additional LED headlightOE or with additional LED headlightOA Operating auxiliary head lights 59 5 Windshield 67 6 Turn indicators 60 7 Horn 2 14 z Overviews ...

Page 17: ...ton Multifunction display oper ation 51 Operation of the audio sys tem see the appropriate operating instructions Using DTC 64 with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE ESA control 75 9 Selecting favorite menu 54 2 15 z Overviews ...

Page 18: ...ltifunction switch right 1 with central locking sys temOE Operation of the central locking system 76 2 Selection of the ride mode 64 3 Emergency ON OFF switch 61 4 Starting the engine 90 2 16 z Overviews ...

Page 19: ...Underneath seat 1 Rider s Manual US Model 2 Fuses 148 3 Battery 145 4 Standard tool kit 124 2 17 z Overviews ...

Page 20: ... 4 with navigation systemOA Navigation device 113 5 Photocell for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting 6 Tachometer 7 Multifunction display 20 NOTICE The brightness of the warning lights and telltale lights the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is adapted automatically to suit ambient brightness 2 18 z Overviews ...

Page 21: ...ltifunction display 20 Meaning of symbols 21 Range 22 Ambient temperature 22 Tire inflation pressures 23 Oil level indicator 23 Service display 24 Warning and indicator lights 26 Warning lights 27 3 19 z Displays ...

Page 22: ...ghts 27 5 Menu panel 51 Area for messages relating to the audio system 6 Onboard computer 55 with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE RDC readings 7 Seat heating 62 Heated handlebar grips 61 with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE ESA settings 75 8 Trip distance 57 9 Total distance covered 10 Clock 54 11 Fuel level 3 20 z Displays ...

Page 23: ...ption since last reset 56 Current fuel consumption Range with fuel now on board 22 Average speed since last reset 56 Ambient temperature 22 Tire inflation pressures 23 Stopwatch 56 Travel times 56 Date display mode de pends on the time format selected 54 Electrical system voltage 3 21 z Displays ...

Page 24: ...the fuel tank for the new level to be registered correctly If the sensor cannot register the new level the range display can not be updated If the motorcycle is standing on its side stand the motorcycle s inclined position will prevent the fuel level from being registered accurately For this reason travel range is only calculated with the side stand retracted NOTICE The determined range is an appr...

Page 25: ...es the front tire s inflation pressure while the figure on the right 2 shows the inflation pressure in the rear tire Immediately after switch ing on the ignition is displayed as the transfer of the inflation pressure values does not begin until a speed of 19 mph 30 km h is exceeded for the first time If the pressure in a tire drops to a critical level the corresponding display shows red The tire w...

Page 26: ...reading If the service is overdue the General warning light briefly shows yellow and the service symbol lights up continuously If the countdown to the next service is less than one month service due date 1 appears on the display If the vehicle covers high annual mileages then shorter service intervals may be required If the countdown distance to the early service is less than 621 mls 1000 km count...

Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...

Page 28: ...urn indicator right 7 Electronic engine manage ment 8 with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE DWA 81 9 with additional LED headlightOE or with additional LED headlightOA Auxiliary headlight 59 10 Cruise control 68 11 Universal warning light ap pears together with warn ing symbols in display panel 27 3 26 z Displays ...

Page 29: ...g in combination with a warning symbol such as for ex ample 2 appearing in the mul tifunction display The universal warning lamp 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 universal warning lamp lights up for the most urgent warning The possible warnings are listed on the following pages 3 27 z Displays ...

Page 30: ...er is active 33 lights up yellow ESA is indicated ESA error 33 Radio operated key outside reception range 33 Replace battery of radio operated key 33 Lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel down to reserve 34 Lights up red Temperature read ing turns red Coolant temperature too high 34 Lights up Engine fault 34 Flashes Severe engine fault 35 3 28 z Displays ...

Page 31: ...ficient 35 appears on the display Onboard system voltage low 36 Lights up yellow appears on the display Onboard system voltage critical 36 Lights up yellow appears on the display Rear light failure 37 Lights up yellow appears on the display Front light failure 37 Lights up yellow appears on the display Light failure 37 appears on the display Outside temperature warning 37 3 29 z Displays ...

Page 32: ...eted 38 Lights up ABS error 38 Flashes rapidly DTC intervention 38 Flashes slowly DTC self diagnosis not completed 38 Lights up DTC deactivated 38 Lights up DTC error 39 Flashes red tire pressure in red Tire inflation pressure is outside ap proved range 39 or is indicated Transmission error 39 3 30 z Displays ...

Page 33: ... up red appears on the display Light direction of the low beam headlight not known 41 Flashes yellow appears on the display Beam throw adjustment of the low beam headlight restricted 41 appears on the display Headlight aiming changed 41 appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery low charge 41 Lights up yellow appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery drained 42 appears on the display Ce...

Page 34: ...Warning and indicator lamps Warning symbols in the display panel Meaning briefly shows yellow appears on the display Service overdue 42 3 32 z Displays ...

Page 35: ...nction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Radio operated key outside reception range with Keyless RideOE Indicator light radio oper ated key not within recep tion range lights up Possible cause Communication between the radio operated key and the en gine electronics is disrupted Check battery in radio operated key Use emer...

Page 36: ...prox 4 l Refueling procedure 96 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature reading turns red ATTENTION Riding with overheated en gine Engine damage Be sure to observe the mea sures listed below Possible cause The coolant temperature is too high If possible continue driving in the part load range to cool down the engine In traffic jams switch off the engine but kee...

Page 37: ...y avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers If possible have the motorcycle picked up and the malfunction source eliminated by a special ized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer If you continue to ride be pre pared for unusual engine be havior low power poor re sponse abrupt stalling etc Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service fa...

Page 38: ...n the engine is idling When riding at low engine rpm switch off consumers that are not necessary for road safety e g heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights Onboard system voltage critical General warning light shows yellow The split battery symbol appears on the display Generator power is no longer sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery In order to ensure that the engine can...

Page 39: ...n indicators must be replaced Please contact a specialized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Replace bulb for high beam headlight 141 Light failure General warning light shows yellow Bulb symbol with two arrows appears on the display Possible cause A combination of light failures has occurred Please contact a specialized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retail...

Page 40: ...y an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer DTC intervention DTC warning light flashes rapidly The DTC has detected insta bility at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque The warn ing light flashes longer than the DTC intervention lasts This fea ture continues to furnish the rider with visual feedback confirm ing that the system has initiated active closed loop intervention even after the critical si...

Page 41: ...re is outside the approved tol erance range Check tire for damage and suitability for continued use If it is still possible to drive with tire WARNING Tire inflation pressure is out side approved range Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle Adapt your style of riding accordingly Correct tire inflation pressure at the next opportunity NOTICE Before adjusting the tire inflation pressure ob...

Page 42: ... with RDC sensors Possible cause One or two TPC RDC sensors have failed Have fault eliminated at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause A system fault has occurred Have fault eliminated at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak with Tire Pressure Control TPC R...

Page 43: ...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 retailer Headlight aiming changed with adaptive headlightOE appears on the display Cornering light control for the low beam headlight is switched off Possible cause Headligh...

Page 44: ...etely discharged Operation of the anti theft alarm system is no longer ensured when the vehicle s battery is dis connected Contact an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer Central locking locked with central locking systemOE The locked symbol appears on the display All locks in the central locking system are locked Service overdue appears on the display General w...

Page 45: ...ergency ON OFF switch 61 Heated handlebar grips 61 Seat heating 62 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 64 Riding mode 64 Seat 66 Windshield 67 Wind deflection wing 67 Cruise control 68 Hill Start Control 70 Storage compartments 71 Clutch 71 Brakes 72 Shifting 72 Mirrors 73 Spring preload 73 Damping 74 ESA Electronic Suspension Adjust ment 75 Central locking system 76 Alarm system DWA 80 4 43 z Operation ...

Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...

Page 47: ...ping over On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Otherwise the angle of the ground determines whether the handlebars are set to the left or right Turn handlebars to full left or right lock position Turn key to position 1 while moving handlebars slightly Ignition lights and all electrical circuits switched off Handlebars locked Key can now be removed Ignitio...

Page 48: ...r vehicle keys separately from the ignition key If you lose an ignition key you can have it disabled by your BMW Motorrad partner When having a key disabled you should also bring all of the motorcycle s remaining keys with you The engine can no longer be started using a disabled vehicle key however a disabled vehicle key can be enabled again Emergency and spare keys are only available through an a...

Page 49: ...nge of Keyless Ride radio operated key Approx 3 3 ft Approx 1 m Locking handlebars Turn handlebars to left or right Radio operated key is within re ception range ATTENTION Incorrect steering angle when the motorcycle is parked on the side stands Component damage cause by tipping over On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Otherwise the angle of the ground d...

Page 50: ...ithin re ception range The ignition can be deactivated in two ways Version 1 Briefly press button 1 Light is switched off Handlebars are not locked The windshield automatically moves to the bottom limit posi tion Version 2 Turn handlebars to full left or right lock position Press and hold button 1 Light is switched off Steering lock is locked The windshield automatically moves to the bottom limit ...

Page 51: ...led again Emergency and spare keys are only available through an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer As the radio operated keys are part of an integrated security system the retailer is under an obligation to check your legitimacy Battery of radio operated key is completely drained or radio operated key has been lost NOTICE The antenna is located in front of the tank filler cap or under the tank cov...

Page 52: ... Press button 1 Key bit folds open Press battery cover 2 upward Remove battery 3 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with legal regula tions Do not dispose of the battery in the household waste ATTENTION Unsuitable of improperly in serted batteries Component damage Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer s specifica tions When inserting the battery make sure that the polarity is correct...

Page 53: ...r choice With the exception of the Au dio area the Settings menu can only be called with the motorcycle at a standstill The type of menu shows at po sition 1 cursor 2 indicates the current selection Each line 3 indicates a menu that can be se lected The line representing the menu you are currently viewing is grayed to show you where you are in the sequence of menus NOTICE A list of all the menus c...

Page 54: ...n call up a submenu by pressing the Multi Controller to the right See 52 for the different meanings of average values and the list se lection Setting parameters Direct selection If you move the cursor to a menu item that requires no other set tings your selection goes active right away Resetting values You can reset average values marked with an arrow 1 by long pressing the Multi Controller to the...

Page 55: ...r deactivate the parameter you selected Setting numerical values If there are one or more numeri cal values between the arrows 3 you can increase the values by turning the Multi Controller up or reduce the values by turning it down By pressing the Multi Controller to the right or left you can change between the values Setting relative values A bar indicator enables you to set a value in a range be...

Page 56: ...s the Multi Controller 1 to the left in a main menu Selecting favorite menu Select the main menu of your choice Hold down button 3 The diamond appears to the right of the menu des ignation The menu you have selected will subsequently be called up whenever you press button 3 Adapting mode of presentation Switch on ignition Call up the Settings menu and select User The settings you can choose are as...

Page 57: ...io is switched off Empty no indi cator Logo 6 cylinder logo Speedo digital speed indi cator Fact settings Re store factory defaults when Reset appears on the display press the Multi Con troller to the right and hold it in this position Using the Multi Controller make the desired adjustments Onboard computer Selecting display readings Call up the Info menu and select the item of information of your...

Page 58: ...ntinues tim ing even if you select some other reading or switch off the ignition With the stopwatch running push Multi Controller 1 to the right to stop the stopwatch Push Multi Controller 1 to the right and hold it in this position to reset the stopwatch Measuring travel times Call up the Info menu and select Travel times Push the Multi Controller 1 to the right and hold it in this po sition to r...

Page 59: ...n Select desired tripmeter Press Multi Controller 1 to right and hold until tripmeter 2 has been reset Lights Parking lights The parking lights come on au tomatically when the ignition is switched on NOTICE The parking lights are a strain on the battery Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low beam m...

Page 60: ...ving on left with adaptive headlightOE Switch on ignition Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Headlight R hand traffic for countries in which the traffic drives on the right hand side of the road L hand traffic for countries in which the traffic drives on the left hand side of the road Select the appropriate setting appears on the display The cornering light function is not active for as ...

Page 61: ...e light shows If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the onboard system voltage is low If applicable the auxiliary head lights might have been temporar ily switched off Press button 1 again to switch off the auxiliary headlights Operating ground lighting with ground lightingOA Switch on ignition Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Ground light On Ground lighting comes on for a ...

Page 62: ...left side turn indicators Press button 1 to right to switch on right side turn indicators Press button 1 into center po sition to switch off turn indica tors Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition NOTICE The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary NOTICE If a turn indicat...

Page 63: ...ency ON OFF switch WARNING Operation of the emergency ON OFF switch when riding Danger of falling due to blocking of rear wheel Do not operate the emergency ON OFF switch when riding The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the emergency ON OFF switch a Engine switched off b Operating position Heated handlebar grips Operate the heated handlebar grips Start engine 4 61 z Operation ...

Page 64: ...e handlebar grip heating is ON If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the onboard system voltage is low If applicable the handlebar grip heating might have been tem porarily switched off Seat heating Rider s seat heater Start engine NOTICE Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running Call up the Seat heating menu The rider s seat has five stage heating Stage five is for...

Page 65: ...heater Start engine NOTICE Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running Select desired heating level with switch 1 The passenger seat can be heated at two levels The second level 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 p...

Page 66: ...e Settings menu and select DTC NOTICE This menu cannot be called up while the motorcycle is on the move Select Off once to switch DTC off once in other words until the ignition is next switched on The DTC warning light shows to indicate that DTC has been switched off Select On to switch on DTC Alternate method Switch the ignition off and then on DTC warning light goes out if self diagnosis has not...

Page 67: ...rid ing mode you want With the motorcycle at a stand still the mode you select is activated after a brief 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 chara...

Page 68: ... the rear of the seat Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the seat Place the seat upholstered side down on a clean surface Installing seat Connect plug 2 of the seat heating Position the seat with mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right 4 66 z Operation ...

Page 69: ...dscreen is stopped and raised slightly After a delay of a few seconds the windscreen again attempts to move to the bottom limit position There is no guarantee that the pressure sensitive finger guard system will function correctly if a windscreen that does not have BMW approval is installed Under these circumstances Before switching off the igni tion check that there is nothing obstructing the win...

Page 70: ...136 mph 220 km h Indicator light for cruise control system lights up The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Acceleration Briefly press button 2 forward 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 ...

Page 71: ...cti vate cruise control system Cruise control indicator lamp goes out Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 2 back to return to the speed saved be forehand NOTICE Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise control sys tem If you release the throttle grip the motorcycle will decel erate only to the cruising speed saved in memory even though you might have intended slowing to a...

Page 72: ...g brake NOTICE You can find more detailed infor mation regarding Hill Start Con trol in the Technology in detail chapter Apply brake lever 1 firmly and then release The indicator lamp for Hill Start Control appears on the display Hill Start Control has been acti vated To switch off Hill Start Control pull brake lever 1 again NOTICE Hill Start Control is automatically deactivated after pulling away...

Page 73: ...of the electronic device for possible usage restrictions In summer do not place heat sensitive objects in the stowage compartments Clutch Adjusting clutch lever WARNING Modified position of the clutch fluid reservoir Air in the clutch system Do not turn the handlebar fit ting on the handlebar WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever while driving Accident hazard Only adjust the clutch lever when the mot...

Page 74: ...y Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise to increase distance be tween brake lever and handle bar grip Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise to decrease dis tance between brake lever and handlebar grip NOTICE The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you push the brake lever forward when doing so Shifting Adjusting shift lever Slacken screw 1 Turn foot piece 2 into desired position NOTICE A f...

Page 75: ...n the vehicle is heav ily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle WARNING Adjusting the spring preload while riding Accident hazard Adjust the spring preload only when the motorcycle is stationary Pull out adjustment wheel 1 for better accessibility WARNING Uncoordi...

Page 76: ...sition Damping Setting The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the spring preload A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjust damping on rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle If you want a harder damping charact...

Page 77: ...You can use the ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment feature to adapt your motorcycle to its current load as well as the road surface This entails selecting the load variant and the required damping action You have a choice of three load variants with any of three damp ing characteristics selectable for each one The current setting appears in display field 1 Additional information on the ESA II El...

Page 78: ...load appear on the display One up One up with luggage Two up with luggage Select the vehicle load variant you want The suspension adjusts to suit the new setting and the ESA reading changes accordingly The symbols for vehicle load and damping characteristic are grayed while adjustment is in progress Central locking system Locking with central locking systemOE Switch on ignition and press button 1 ...

Page 79: ...ss button 2 on remote control or radio op erated key The two stowage compart ments in the side panels the cases and the topcase are un locked Once a lock has been locked manually it subsequently has to be unlocked manually as well with anti theft alarm system DWA OE The functionality and operation of the remote control of the alarm system are described in the corresponding section with ground ligh...

Page 80: ... anti theft alarm system DWA OE without Keyless RideOE 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 follows Switch on the ignition Press button 2 on the remote control three times One acoustic signal sounds Within ten seco...

Page 81: ... within approxi mately 30 seconds Synchronizing the remote control units with central locking systemOE with anti theft alarm system DWA OE without Keyless RideOE If the central locking system stops responding to the sig nals from a remote control unit then the unit will need to be resynchronized This scenario can arise for example after the remote control unit s buttons have been pressed frequentl...

Page 82: ... battery in the household waste ATTENTION Unsuitable of improperly in serted batteries Component damage Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer s specifica tions When inserting the battery make sure that the polarity is correct Insert the new battery with the positive side up Battery design and nom inal battery voltage for remote control CR 1632 lithium 3 V The LED on the remote control ligh...

Page 83: ...nt of the moving train could trip the alarm call up the Settings menu before switching off the ignition Select Vehicle Alarm syst Sensor Select Off once to switch off the motion sensor this once Switch off ignition Activation takes 30 seconds to complete Turn indicators are illuminated three times Confirmation tone sounds three times if programmed The anti theft alarm is active the motion sensor i...

Page 84: ...s Confirmation tone sounds three times if programmed Motion sensor is deactivated Alarm The alarm can be triggered by the motion sensor an attempt to use an unau thorized key to switch on the ignition disconnecting the alarm system from the motorcycle battery alarm system battery takes over the power supply alarm tone only no illumination of the turn indicators If the battery is discharged all fun...

Page 85: ...itched on with unauthorized key 4 flashes alarm system is dis connected from the motorcycle battery 5 flashes Motion sensor 3 Deactivate without remote key or radio operated key Emergency on off switch kill switch in normal operating po sition Switch on the ignition Turn indicators light up once Confirmation tone sounds once if programmed Alarm system is deactivated Deactivate with remote key or r...

Page 86: ...ic Off Anti theft alarm system has to be activated with the remote control when the ignition is switched off Alarm tone Type of alarm tone Operat tone On Turn indicators flash and one tone sounds as confirmation when the alarm is switched on or off Operat tone Off Turn indicators flash as only confirmation when anti theft alarm is switched on or off Make the desired adjustment using the Multi Cont...

Page 87: ...k tire pressures against data below Tire pressure front 42 1 psi 2 9 bar With tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar With tire cold If tire pressure is too low Correct tire pressure 4 85 z Operation ...

Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...

Page 89: ...Riding Safety instructions 88 Starting 90 Breaking in 92 Brakes 93 Parking your motorcycle 95 Refueling 96 Securing motorcycle for trans port 99 5 87 z Riding ...

Page 90: ...uted between right and left Pack heavy pieces of luggage and cargo as low and as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible Observe the maximum payload and maximum speed as indi cated on the label in the case see also the chapter Acces sories Observe the maximum pay load and maximum speed as indicated on the label in the topcase see also the chapter Accessories Speed If you ride at high spe...

Page 91: ...ified main tenance intervals ATTENTION Unburned fuel in the catalytic converter Damage to the catalytic con verter Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter Danger of overheating ATTENTION Engine idling for a lengthy period while at a standstill Overheating caused by insuffi cient cooling In extreme cases the motorcycle could catch fire Do not allow the engine to idle unnece...

Page 92: ... rear brake pad thickness 127 Checking front brake fluid level 128 Checking rear brake fluid level 129 Check coolant level 130 Starting Starting the engine Switch on ignition Pre Ride Check in progress 91 ABS self diagnosis in progress 91 DTC self diagnosis is per formed 92 Engage neutral or pull back clutch lever if a gear is en gaged NOTICE You cannot start the motorcycle with the side stand ext...

Page 93: ...ight comes on If the universal warning light fails to appear in the display WARNING Faulty general warning light Lack of display of malfunctions Check that the General warn ing light comes on and that it shows red and yellow Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer ABS self diagnosis The self diagnosis routi...

Page 94: ...lowly Phase 2 Checking the diagnosable system components while driving The engine must be running and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 3 mph 5 km h in order for DTC self diagnosis to complete DTC warning light flashes slowly DTC self diagnosis completed The DTC symbol is no longer displayed If a DTC error is indicated after the DTC self diagnosis is com pleted It remains possible to c...

Page 95: ...nning in proce dure is essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip WARNING Loss of adhesion of new tires on wet roads and at extreme angles Accident hazard Always think well ahead and avoid extreme angles Brakes How do you achieve the shortest stopping distances The dynamic load distribution be tween the front and rear wheel changes during braking The heavier you brake the greater the weigh...

Page 96: ...les After washing the motorcycle When driving on roads spread with salt After working on the brakes due to oil or grease residues When driving on soiled roads or offroad WARNING Moisture and dirt Poorer braking action Brake until brakes are dry or clean clean if necessary Brake early until the full braking action is available again ABS Pro Physical riding limits WARNING Braking in curves Danger of...

Page 97: ...ys check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Fold out side stand and park motorcycle ATTENTION Loading of the side stand with additional weight Component damage cause by tipping over Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is parked on the side stands If the slope of the road permits turn the handlebars to the left On a grade the motorcycle should always face uphill se lect 1st gear Cen...

Page 98: ...with an ethanol content of 85 or with Flex Fuel Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling Recommended fuel qual ity Super unleaded max 10 ethanol E10 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Refueling procedure WARNING Fuel is highly flammable Fire and explosion hazard Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank ATTENTION Fuel attacks plastic surfaces Surfaces beco...

Page 99: ...quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove vehicle key and close protective cap Refueling procedure with Keyless RideOE Steering lock is unlocked WARNING Fuel is highly flammable Fire and explosion hazard Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank WARNING Escaping of fuel due to ex pansion under exposure to heat with overfilled fuel tank Accid...

Page 100: ...n on time Slowly pull lug 1 of fuel filler cap upward Fuel filler cap unlocked Open fuel filler cap completely Version 2 with Keyless RideOE After run on time expires Bring radio operated key into reception range Slowly pull up lug 1 The indicator light for the radio operated key flashes as long as the radio operated key is being searched for Slowly pull lug 1 of fuel filler cap upward again Fuel ...

Page 101: ... fuel tank down firmly Fuel filler cap audibly engages Fuel filler cap automatically locks after run on time expires The engaged fuel filler cap locks immediately when the steering lock is locked or dur ing starting Securing motorcycle for transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against scratching For example use adhesive tape or soft cloths ATTENTION Motorcycle tips to the ...

Page 102: ...ng straps care fully Protect painted components from scratching with a cloth Pass the straps on left and right through the suspension and strap the motorcycle down Fasten straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten sion Do not pull the straps over the footpegs Uniformly tighten all the straps 5 100 z Riding ...

Page 103: ...ode 102 Hill Start Control 103 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 103 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC 107 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 108 ESA II Electronic Suspension Ad justment 109 6 101 z Technology in detail ...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...trol relies on partial integration of the ABS system to prevent the motorcycle from rolling back on hills making it un necessary for the rider to main tain constant pressure on the brake lever when starting on a slope When Hill Start Control is activated pressure is generated in the rear brake circuit to ensure that the motorcycle remains sta tionary on a sloping surface The brake system s actual ...

Page 106: ...r rough roads can briefly lead to a loss of contact be tween the tires and the road surface until the transferrable braking force is reduced to zero If braking is carried out in this situation ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure driv ing stability when restoring con tact to the road At this point in time the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS must assume extremely low friction coefficients gravel ...

Page 107: ...treme weather conditions offroad or on the race track Special situations To detect the tendency of the wheels to lock up the speeds of the front and rear wheel are compared If implausible values are detected over a longer period of time the ABS function is de activated for safety reasons and an ABS fault is indicated The condition for a fault code is the completed self diagnosis In addition to pro...

Page 108: ...n case of rapid brake actuation ABS Pro reduces abrupt changes in steering forces especially dur ing panic braking and therefore decreases the risk of unwanted wheelies occurring ABS control From a technical standpoint ABS Pro adjusts the ABS con trol to the angle of inclination of the motorcycle in dependence on the respective riding situa tion Signals for the roll and yaw rate and the lateral ac...

Page 109: ... especially when style of riding takes rider and ma chine close to the limits imposed by physics The system is not optimized for the special conditions encoun tered under extreme weather during off road and race track use You have the option of de activating the BMW Motorrad DTC system for these circum stances WARNING Risky riding style Accident hazard despite DTC The rider is always responsi ble ...

Page 110: ...engaged at the same time The engine braking torque can cause the rear wheel to slip resulting in an unstable driving state This case cannot be controlled 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 con...

Page 111: ...e air pres sure tester at the filling station Example According to the Rider s Manual the tire inflation pressure is to be 42 psi 2 9 bar however 39 psi 2 7 bar is shown in the multifunction 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 ESA II Electronic Susp...

Page 112: ...ugh the combination of a conventional coil spring with a plastic element Elastogran the lateral expansion of which can be electrohydraulically 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...

Page 113: ...Accessories General instructions 112 Onboard power sockets 112 Navigation device 113 Case 116 Topcase 119 7 111 z Accessories ...

Page 114: ...ducts of any kind Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The vehicle must not violate the regulations governing vehicle approval for highway use applicable in your own country Observe the information on the importance of tire sizes for chas sis control systems 133 Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer offers you qualified advice in choosing genuine BMW par...

Page 115: ...the power sockets to the devices must be routed in such a way that they do not interfere with the rider s freedom of movement do not limit steering angles and handling characteristics cannot be caught or 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 ...

Page 116: ...on ignition Press button 1 to open the slot for the navigation device Slot cover pops open wind shield 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 7 114 z Accessories ...

Page 117: ...omatic spoken an nouncements are toggled off and on Display Off The display of the navigation device is tog gled off and on Select the function you want and implement the function by pushing the Multi Controller to the right Special functions Integration of the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV into the K 1600 GTL series has produced a num ber of deviations from the de scriptions in the operating in struc...

Page 118: ...ll receive a prompt asking whether the mo torcycle should be added to the list of secure vehicles If you an swer Yes at this prompt 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 Navigato...

Page 119: ... Ensure that no luggage is trapped between lid and case NOTICE The case can also be locked if the lock is in the LOCK position Under such circumstances en sure that the ignition key is not in the case Push release lever 2 down continuing until 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 7 117 z Accessories ...

Page 120: ...to LOCK position and remove Maximum payload and maximum speed Observe maximum payload and maximum speed as indicated on label in case If you cannot find your combi nation of vehicle and case on the label contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer The following values apply to the combination described here Maximum speed for rid ing with case max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload per case max 22 lbs max 10 kg 7...

Page 121: ...forward Release lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase Closing the Topcase Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close Topcase lid and hold it down Ensure that no lug gage is trapped between lid and case Push release lever 2 down continuing until it engages Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position then extract it 7 119 z Accessories ...

Page 122: ...n on a clean surface Switch off ignition Disconnect plug connection 1 Work the topcase end plug through to the rear Open Topcase 119 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 the Topcase 119 7 120 z Accessories ...

Page 123: ... latch 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 7 121 z Acces...

Page 124: ...tching mechanism Maximum payload and maximum speed Observe maximum payload and maximum speed as indicated on label in the topcase If you cannot find your combi nation of vehicle and topcase on the label contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer The following values apply to the combination described here Maximum speed limit for driving with a Topcase max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload of Topcase max 22 lbs...

Page 125: ...tructions 124 Onboard tool kit 124 Engine oil 124 Brake system 126 Coolant 130 Clutch 131 Wheel rims and tires 132 Wheels 132 Front wheel stand 139 Jump starting 140 Light sources 141 Battery 145 Fuses 148 8 123 z Maintenance ...

Page 126: ...y out some of the work described here If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool kit Standard tool kit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversible screwdriver in sert Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Adjust damping on rear wheel 74 3 Torx wrench T25 T30 T25 on short end T30 on long end Replace bulb for high beam headlight 141 3 Adjusting shift ...

Page 127: ...one minute to allow the oil to drain into the sump Wipe area around oil fill loca tion to clean it Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe it with a clean dry cloth Position oil dipstick on oil filler opening but do not screw in Remove oil dipstick and read fluid level Specified level of engine oil between MIN and MAX mark ing Engine at operating tem perature Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quar...

Page 128: ...Install oil dipstick Brake system Checking brake operation Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Actuate the handbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible Actuate the footbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure points are perceptible ATTENTION Improper working on the brake system Endangering of the operating safety of the brake syst...

Page 129: ...wear indicators are no longer clearly visible WARNING Dropping below the minimum pad thickness Reduced braking action Damage to the brake In order to ensure the operat ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Check rear...

Page 130: ...pping below the minimum pad thickness Reduced braking action Damage to the brake In order to ensure the operat ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer Checking front brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in ...

Page 131: ...ding up right and handlebars straight ahead If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer If the lower edge of the black bellows in the brake fluid reser voir is below the MAX graduation Check front brake pad thick ness 126 Checking rear brake fluid level WARNING Insuffici...

Page 132: ...w the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizon tal motorcycle standing up right If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Check coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Allow the engine to cool down Read off coolant level on ex pansion...

Page 133: ...oint must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure point can be felt Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking clutch fluid level Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Move handlebars into straight ahead position Read off clutch fluid level at reservoir 1 NOTICE The fluid level in the clutch fl...

Page 134: ...ke sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indicating marks NOTICE Tread wear marks are integrated into the main grooves on every tire If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks the tire is completely worn The locations of the marks are indi cated on the edge of the tire e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow When ...

Page 135: ...ntact a specialist service facility preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer In some cases the data stored in the control units can be adapted for the new wheel sizes TPC RDC sticker with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE ATTENTION Improper tire removal Damage to the TPC RDC sen sors Inform a specialist service facility or an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer on the fact that the wheel is equipped with a ...

Page 136: ...e calipers ATTENTION Pressing together the brake pads with the brake caliper removed The brake caliper cannot be mounted over the brake disc Do not operate the brake lever with the brake caliper removed Remove 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 ...

Page 137: ...threaded bushing in position and must not be loosened or removed Remove right hand axle clamp ing screw 2 Remove quick release axle 3 while supporting wheel Roll front wheel forward to re move it Installing front wheel WARNING Use of a wheel which does not comply with series speci fications Malfunctions during control inter ventions by ABS and DTC Please see the information on the effect of wheel ...

Page 138: ...m Roll front wheel into front wheel guide Lift front wheel and install quick release axle 3 with torque Quick release axle in threaded bush wheel carrier 37 lb ft 50 Nm Tighten the right hand axle clamping screw 2 with the specified torque Clamping screw for quick release axle to wheel carrier 14 lb ft 19 Nm Remove front wheel stand Insert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1 Slide the brake c...

Page 139: ...able 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 is noticeable Install front wheel cover and fit screws 1 on right and left Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand Remove case if necessary 8 137 z Maintenance ...

Page 140: ...se of a wheel which does not comply with series speci fications Malfunctions during control inter ventions by ABS and DTC Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS and DTC chassis control systems at the beginning of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening of screwed con nections with incorrect tight ening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tighteni...

Page 141: ...ront wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without an additional center or auxiliary stand Component damage caused by tipping over Place the motorcycle on the center stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Use basic stand with part number 83 30 0 402 241 in combination with front wheel adapter 83 30 0 402 243 Make sure ground ...

Page 142: ...h triangles of brake caliper support toward inside so that front wheel can still be rolled through Tighten locating screws 1 ATTENTION Lifting off of the main stand if the motorcycle is raised too high Component damage caused by tipping over When raising the motorcy cle make sure that the center stand remains on the ground Apply uniform pressure to push front wheel stand down and raise motorcycle ...

Page 143: ...per cable to the positive terminal of the dis charged battery and clamping the other end to the positive terminal of the donor battery Then clamp one end of the black jumper cable to the donor battery s negative terminal while connecting the other end to discharged battery s negative terminal Start engine of vehicle with dis charged battery in usual way if engine does not start wait a few minutes ...

Page 144: ...aise the windscreen to its highest position Remove screw 2 and work hand protector 3 to the side to remove Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to its lowest position Remove screws 1 Work speaker unit 2 to the rear to remove Disconnect connector 3 Turn covers 1 counterclock wise to remove 8 142 z Maintenance ...

Page 145: ...ace defective light source Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W To protect the glass against soiling only grasp the light source by the base Install bulb 4 while ensuring correct position of lug 5 Insert spring clip 3 Connect plug 2 Turn covers 1 clockwise to in stall 8 143 z Maintenance ...

Page 146: ... hand protector 3 in posi tion and install screw 2 Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to its lowest position Install screw 1 Hold side cover 3 in position and install screw 2 Align slipstream deflector 1 Replacing additional LED headlight with additional LED headlightOE with additional LED headlightOA 8 144 z Maintenance ...

Page 147: ...ith the points be low is important in order to maxi 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 ATTENTION Discharging of the connected battery by the vehicle elec tronics e g clock Total discharge ...

Page 148: ...correct charger is avail able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Charge disconnected battery via onboard socket NOTICE The motorcycle s onboard elec tronics know when the battery is fully charged The onboard socket is switched off when this happens Comply with operating instruc tions of charger NOTICE If you are unable to charge the battery via the onboard socket you may be using a char...

Page 149: ...it Follow the disconnection sequence Remove negative battery ca ble 1 Open cover 2 and remove pos itive battery cable 3 Remove screws 4 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 4 ATTENTI...

Page 150: ...NOTICE If the fuses blow frequently have the electrical system checked by an authorized specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Installing seat 122 Fuse assignments 1 40 A Motorcycle electronics 2 40 A Motorcycle electronics with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE ESA 3 30 A Electronic engine manage ment 4 Fuse box Numbering of the fuses as per label on lid of fus...

Page 151: ...am throw adjustment with adaptive headlightOE Adaptive cornering lights 7 4 A Main relay instrument panel ignition switch 8 not in use with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE 7 5 A Alarm system 8 149 z Maintenance ...

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Page 153: ...Care Care products 152 Washing your motorcycle 152 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 153 Paint care 153 Store motorcycle 154 Protective wax coating 154 Returning motorcycle to use 154 9 151 z Care ...

Page 154: ...ing the motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after completion of ev ery trip WARNING Damp brake disks and brake pads after washing the mo...

Page 155: ...ecially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome parts with plenty of water and BMW auto shampoo Use chrome pol ish for additional treatment Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to prevent overheating of the en gine due to inadequate cooling For example use a garden hose with low water pressure ATTENTION Radiator fins bend easily Damage to radiator fins When cleaning ensure that the cooler...

Page 156: ...e wax coating to the paint at these locations Store motorcycle Clean the motorcycle Completely fill the motorcycle s fuel tank Remove battery 147 Spray the brake and clutch lever and the center and side stand pivots with a suitable lu bricant Protect metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease Vaseline Store the motorcycle in a dry room raising it to remove the weight from both front wh...

Page 157: ...7 Engine 158 Fuel 159 Engine oil 159 Clutch 160 Transmission 160 Rear wheel drive 161 Suspension 161 Brakes 162 Wheels and tires 162 Electrical system 164 Anti Theft Alarm System 166 Frame 167 Dimensions 167 Weights 168 Performance data 168 10 155 z Technical Data ...

Page 158: ...ifficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling procedure 96 Battery drained Charge battery 10 156 z Technical Data ...

Page 159: ...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 10 157 z Technical Data ...

Page 160: ...ry sump lubrication Displacement 1649 cc 1649 cm3 Cylinder bore 2 8 in 72 mm Piston stroke 2 7 in 67 5 mm Compression ratio 12 2 1 Rated 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 ...

Page 161: ...ox 4 l Emission standard EU 3 Engine oil Engine oil capacity Approx 1 2 gal Approx 4 5 l with filter replace ment Specification SAE 5W 40 API SL JASO MA2 Additives for in stance molybdenum based substances are pro hibited because they would attack the coatings on engine components BMW Motorrad recom mends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate Oil BMW recommends 10 159 z Technical Data ...

Page 162: ...grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1 617 Primary gear ratio 1 941 33 17 teeth 1st gear 1 428 30 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 148 31 27 teeth 3rd gear 0 958 23 24 teeth 4th gear 0 806 25 31 teeth 5th gear 0 686 24 35 teeth 6th gear 0 913 21 23 teeth Angle drive 1 258 39 31 teeth Countershaft 10 160 z Technical Data ...

Page 163: ...n strut with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping Spring travel front 4 9 in 125 mm on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system Spring preload and rebound stage damping step lessly adjustable with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system ...

Page 164: ...draulic disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake pad material rear Organic Rear brake disk thickness min 0 19 in min 4 9 mm Wear limit Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw motorrad com Speed category of front rear tires W minimum require...

Page 165: ...mbalance max 0 2 oz max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6 00 x 17 Rear tire designation 190 55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 75 Permissible rear wheel imbalance max 1 6 oz max 45 g 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 10 163 z Technical Data ...

Page 166: ...urer 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 10 164 z Technical...

Page 167: ...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 10 165 z Technical Data ...

Page 168: ...m 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 battery voltage for remote control CR 1632 lithium 3 V 10 166 z Technical Data ...

Page 169: ... Dimensions Motorcycle length 98 in 2490 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 Rider s seat height 29 5 in 750 mm without driver with high 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 seatOE 69 7 in ...

Page 170: ... topcase ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 1235 lbs 560 kg Maximum payload 467 lbs 212 kg Performance data Start off capacity on uphill grades with permissi ble total weight 20 Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 168 z Technical Data ...

Page 171: ...fects 170 BMW Motorrad Service 171 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 171 Maintenance procedures 171 Maintenance schedule 175 Standard BMW Service 176 Confirmation of maintenance work 177 Confirmation of service 182 11 169 z Service ...

Page 172: ... safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 teletypewriter TTY for the deaf 1 800 424 9153 go to the website http www safercar gov or write to Administrator N...

Page 173: ...you to observe the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For gen erous treatment of claims sub mitted after the warranty period has expired goodwill evidence of regular maintenance is essen tial You can obtain information on the contents of the BMW Ser vices from your BMW Motorrad retailer BMW Motorrad Mobility Services T...

Page 174: ...ay be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding maximum odome ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service If this odometer reading is reached be fore the next service date service must be performed sooner The service display in the multi function display reminds you of the next service date approx one month or 621 miles 1000 km befor...

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Page 177: ...leaner insert 5 Check valve clearance 6 Replace all spark plugs 7 Oil change in rear bevel gear 8 Change the brake fluid in the entire system a annually or every 6000 miles whichever comes first b annually or every 12000 miles whichever comes first c for the first time after one year then every two years 11 175 z Service ...

Page 178: ...ds and brake discs for wear Check the clutch system Checking the coolant level Checking the tyre pressure and tread depth Checking the side stands for ease of movement Checking the center stand for ease of movement Checking the lighting and sig nal system Checking that the engine start ing suppression works Final inspection and checking for road safety Setting the service date and remaining distan...

Page 179: ...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 11 177 z Service ...

Page 180: ...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 11 178 z Service ...

Page 181: ...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 11 179 z Service ...

Page 182: ...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 11 180 z Service ...

Page 183: ...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 11 181 z Service ...

Page 184: ... 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 11 182 z Service ...

Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...

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Page 187: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 186 Certificate for Remote Key 188 Certificate for Keyless Ride 192 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con trol 194 12 185 z Appendix ...

Page 188: ...mplies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipm...

Page 189: ...rtie 15 des règles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire d interférences nuisibles et 2 le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les interférences extérieures y compris celles qui pourraient provoquer une activation inopportune Toute modification qui n aurait pas été approuvée expressément par l organisme responsa ble de l homolo...

Page 190: ...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 191: ... 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 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...received including interference that may cause undesired operation USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the par...

Page 195: ...301 489 3 V1 4 1 08 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM Electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 3 Specific conditions for short range devices SRD operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz 3 Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum article 3 2 EN 300 220 1 2 V2 4 1 05 2012 electromagnetic compatibility ...

Page 196: ...ppareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance co...

Page 197: ...36 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 129 Checking front fluid level 128 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Checking front 126 Checking rear 127 Running in 93 Brakes ABS Pro in detail 106 ABS Pro 94 Adjusting handlebar lever 72 Checking operation 126 Safety instructions 93 Technical Data 162 Breaking in 92 Bulbs Replace bulb for high beam headlight 141 Replace LED tail light 145...

Page 198: ...al Data 164 Emergency on off switch kill switch 16 Operating 61 Engine Starting 90 Technical Data 158 Warning for engine electronics 34 Engine oil Check fill level 124 Fill location 13 Oil dipstick 13 Oil level indicator 23 Technical Data 159 Topping up 126 Warning for engine oil level 35 Equipment 7 ESA Control 14 Operating 75 Technology in detail 109 F Frame Technical Data 167 Front wheel stand ...

Page 199: ...t cluster Ambient light photosensor 18 Overview 18 J Jump starting 140 K Keyless Ride Battery of radio operated key is completely drained or radio operated key has been lost 49 EWS Electronic immobilizer 48 Locking handlebars 47 Switch off ignition 48 Switch on ignition 47 Unlocking fuel filler cap 97 98 Warning indicator 33 Keys 45 46 L Lights Control 14 Headlight low beam 57 Operating headlight ...

Page 200: ... 17 Overview of warning indicators 28 Overviews Instrument cluster 18 Left side of vehicle 11 Left side multifunction switch 14 Multifunction display 20 Right side of vehicle 13 Right hand multifunction switch 16 Underneath seat 17 Warning and indicator lights 26 P Pre Ride Check 91 R RDC Display 23 Rim sticker 133 Technology in detail 108 Warning indicators 39 Rear wheel drive Technical Data 161 ...

Page 201: ...ymbols Meaning 21 T Tachometer 18 Technical data Battery 164 Brakes 162 Bulbs 164 Clutch 160 Dimensions 167 Electrical system 164 Engine 158 Engine oil 159 Frame 167 Fuel 159 Rear wheel drive 161 Spark plugs 164 Standards 7 Suspension 161 Transmission 160 Weights 168 Wheels and tires 162 Tires Checking tire inflation pressures 84 Checking tread depth 132 Inflation pressure table 17 Inflation press...

Page 202: ...s 34 Engine oil level 35 Fuel reserve 34 Headlight for LHD RHD traffic 41 Headlight in unknown position 41 Outside temperature warning 37 Overview 26 Service 42 Tire Pressure Monitor 39 Undervoltage 36 Weights Payload table 17 Technical Data 168 Wheels Check wheel rims 132 Installing front wheel 135 Installing rear wheel 138 Removing front wheel 133 Removing rear wheel 137 Size change 133 Technica...

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Page 204: ...ognized 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 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich Germany Reprints and duplication of this work in whole or part are pro hibited without the express writ ten approval of BMW Motorrad Aft...

Page 205: ... l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure front 42 1 psi 2 9 bar with tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2 9 bar With tire cold You ll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at bmw motorrad com BMW recommends Order No 01 41 8 522 707 08 2015 7th edition 07 01418522707 01418522707 01418522707 ...

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