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BMW Motorrad

Rider's Manual

K 1300 GT

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

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Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual K 1300 GT The Ultimate Riding Machine...

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

Page 3: ...will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and access...

Page 4: ...le with power and consumption related restric tions Usable fuel capacity approx 24 l Reserve fuel 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with lug gage tyr...

Page 5: ...ycle It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and...

Page 6: ...25 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC 26 Status indicators with grip heating 26 Status indicators with seat heating 27 Telltale light with cruise con trol 27 Standard warnings 27 Warn...

Page 7: ...ring RDC 98 Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA II 99 7 Accessories 101 General instructions 102 Power socket 102 Luggage 103 Case 104 Topcase 106 8 Maintenance 109 General instructions 110 Toolkit...

Page 8: ...ghts 155 Riding specifications 156 11 Service 157 BMW Motorrad service 158 BMW Motorrad service quality 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot break down assistance 158 BMW Motorrad service network...

Page 9: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currency 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 10: ...fic instructions on how to operate control ad just or look after items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page...

Page 11: ...ribed in this Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards...

Page 12: ...1 8 z General instructions...

Page 13: ...l views General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Handlebar fitting left 14 Handlebar fitting right 16 Underneath the seat 19 Instrument cluster 20 Headlight 22 2 9 z General...

Page 14: ...2 10 z General views...

Page 15: ...2 Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster 76 3 Seat lock underneath the rear light 77 4 Adjuster for spring preload rear 71 5 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear sus...

Page 16: ...2 12 z General views...

Page 17: ...1 Fuel filler neck 90 2 Battery compartment 137 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 113 4 Storage compartment 77 5 Vehicle identification num ber on side panel front right 6 Type plate on lower rear cross t...

Page 18: ...ys temOE Cruise control system con trol 66 3 Hazard warning flashers 61 4 Windscreen control 69 5 Operation of the flashing turn indicators 61 6 Horn 7 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA II OE...

Page 19: ...9 Operating the odometer 53 with on board com puterOE Operating the on board computer 55 2 15 z General views...

Page 20: ...ebar fitting right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating control 62 2 with seat heatingOE Front seat heating control 63 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 62 4 Starter button 84 2 16 z General...

Page 21: ...2 17 z General views...

Page 22: ...2 18 z General views...

Page 23: ...ual 3 Table of tyre pressures 4 Brake fluid reservoir rear 116 5 with seat heatingOE Rear seat heating control 64 6 Storage for puncture repair kit OA 7 Toolkit 110 8 Helmet holder 79 9 Engine oil fil...

Page 24: ...ions for use of the anti theft alarm 5 Operation of the clock 53 Adjust the dimmer 55 6 Multifunction display 24 7 Operating the odometer 53 8 Ambient light brightness sensor for adapting the brightne...

Page 25: ...The instrument cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover 2 21 z General views...

Page 26: ...Headlight 1 Side light 2 Low beam headlight 3 High beam headlight 2 22 z General views...

Page 27: ...rs with tyre pressure monitoring RDC 26 Status indicators with grip heat ing 26 Status indicators with seat heat ing 27 Telltale light with cruise control 27 Standard warnings 27 Warnings issued by th...

Page 28: ...symbol indicates the remaining quantity of fuel When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level before the reading is updated Gear indicator The gear engaged or N fo...

Page 29: ...100 km and is shown briefly after the Pre Ride Check completes If service is overdue the date or the odometer reading is accom panied by the General warning light showing yellow The word Service rema...

Page 30: ...erature compensated see the section entitled Engineering details Display option 2 with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE with on board computerOE 1 with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE Tyre pressure re...

Page 31: ...presentation Warnings are indicated by Gen eral warning light 1 showing in combination with one of the warning symbols 2 The Gen eral warning light shows red or yellow depending on the ur gency of th...

Page 32: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 28 z Status indicators...

Page 33: ...g flashes Coolant temperature too high 31 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Engine in emergency operation mode 32 Flashes red Appears on the dis play Insufficient engine oil pressure 32 Lights...

Page 34: ...Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Bulbs defective 34 3 30 z Status indicators...

Page 35: ...can result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly Do not run the fuel tank dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel 4 l Refuelling 90 Coolant temp...

Page 36: ...specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Insufficient engine oil pressure General warning light flashes red Oil can symbol appears on the display The oil pressure in the lube o...

Page 37: ...bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible Possi...

Page 38: ...ective bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible Possible cause A combination of the bulb de fects described above has oc curred See the fault descriptions above...

Page 39: ...rview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Oil Appears on the display Engine oil level too low 36 Appears on the dis play Ambient temperat ure reading flashes Ice warning 36 Flashes 3 35 z Status...

Page 40: ...emperature read ing flashes Ice crystal symbol flashes Possible cause The air temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice...

Page 41: ...Warnings overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 38 Lights up ABS fault 38 3 37 z Status indicators...

Page 42: ...ion is not available You can continue to ride the motorcycle but make due pro vision for the fact that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed in formation on situations that...

Page 43: ...overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick flashes ASC intervention 40 Slow flashes Self diagnosis not completed 40 Lights up ASC deactivated 40 Lights up ASC fault 40 3 39 z Status ind...

Page 44: ...osis to complete Pull away slowly Bear in mind that the ASC function is not available until self diagnosis has completed ASC deactivated ASC warning light shows Possible cause The rider has switched o...

Page 45: ...outside the permissible toler ance range the General warning light 1 flashes red The critical tyre press of the front wheel 3 or as applicable the rear wheel 4 flashes with on board computerOE The cri...

Page 46: ...Flashes red Appears on the dis play Tyre pressure outside permitted toler ance 43 The critical tyre pressure flashes or is displayed Signal transmission disrupted 43 Lights up yellow Appears on the di...

Page 47: ...the tyre for damage and to ascertain whether the mo torcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition If the motorcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condi tion Incorrect tyr...

Page 48: ...with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and observe the RDC readings As sume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the General warning light comes...

Page 49: ...is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain opera tional Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm warnings Mo...

Page 50: ...overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis play Anti theft alarm battery weak 47 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Anti theft alarm battery flat 47 3 46 z Status ind...

Page 51: ...eek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows yellow Battery symbol appears on the display DWA appears...

Page 52: ...3 48 z Status indicators...

Page 53: ...59 Turn indicators 61 Hazard warning flashers 61 Emergency off switch kill switch 62 Grip heating 62 Seat heating 63 Automatic Stability Control ASC 65 Cruise control system 66 Seat height 69 Windscr...

Page 54: ...Helmet holder 79 4 50 z Operation...

Page 55: ...ened with this key as well Consult a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Side light and all function cir cuits switched o...

Page 56: ...aramet ers or activate additional systems The engine of a motorcycle fit ted with this electronic immobil iser can be started only with the keys that belong to the vehicle You can also have your autho...

Page 57: ...Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition Press and hold down button 1 H...

Page 58: ...I Residual range once fuel level is down to reserve with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Tyre pressures without on board computerOE Alternatively press button 2 Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignit...

Page 59: ...nge readout can be updated The calculated range is an approximate value Con sequently BMW Motorrad re commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling Multifunction di...

Page 60: ...ify ambient temperature reading 1 If the effect of the en gine s heat becomes excessive temporarily appears on the display If ambient temperature drops below 3 C a warn ing appears drawing your atten...

Page 61: ...ve The calculated range is only an approximate reading Consequently BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full range before refuelling Average speed Average speed 1 is calculated...

Page 62: ...tracted 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 If you call up anoth er reading on the on board...

Page 63: ...ure readings are based on a reference tyre temperature of 20 C appears directly after the ig nition is switched on because the sensors do not transmit tyre pressures until the first time the motorcycl...

Page 64: ...rwards High beam headlight switched on Return the high beam head light switch 1 to its initial posi tion High beam headlight switched off Pull the high beam headlight switch 1 to the rear The high bea...

Page 65: ...n the hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition The hazard warning flash ers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary Press button...

Page 66: ...when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall Do not operate the kill switch when riding The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily...

Page 67: ...o stage one as soon as the grips are warm Grip heating can be ac tivated only when the engine is running Repeatedly press button 1 until the desired heating stage ap pears on the display 50 heating po...

Page 68: ...as two stage heating Stage two is for heating the seat quickly it is advisable to switch back to stage one as soon as the seat is warm Seat heating can be ac tivated only when the en gine is running I...

Page 69: ...seat 100 heating power Automatic Stability Control ASC with Automatic Stability Con trolOE Deactivate the ASC function Switch on the ignition You have the option of de activating the ASC function whi...

Page 70: ...on again An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac celerates to a speed in excess of 10 km h after the ignition was switched off and then on again Cruise control...

Page 71: ...ss acceleration Push and hold button 2 to wards the front The motorcycle accelerates steplessly Release button 2 The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Step by s...

Page 72: ...deactivated Telltale light for cruise control goes out Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 2 towards the back Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise control system If you r...

Page 73: ...ion Limit position b low seat posi tion Installing front seat 78 Windscreen Adjusting windscreen Switch on the ignition Press the top section of but ton 1 Windscreen higher Press the bottom section of...

Page 74: ...akes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars Attempting to adjust...

Page 75: ...et spring pre load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motor...

Page 76: ...far as it will go in the direction indicated by the LOW arrow and then turn it back 13 clicks in the direction indicated by the HIGH arrow Full load of fuel with rider 85 kg Damping Setting Damping mu...

Page 77: ...ull load of fuel with rider 85 kg Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA II OE Settings Electronic Suspension Adjust ment ESA provides a convenient way of adap...

Page 78: ...t the current status and cycles through the following sequence COMF comfort mode NORM normal mode SPORT sport mode The setting shown on the dis play is automatically accepted as the riding mode if you...

Page 79: ...sudden loss of tyre pressure fit a valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap is screwed on firmly Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle...

Page 80: ...f the motorcycle is very heavily loaded Under these circumstances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle Consult a specialist work shop preferably an au t...

Page 81: ...of travel using the ignition key Lock of the stowage compart ment unlocked To open the lid push the un locked lock barrel downwards The lid opens Front and rear seats Remove the rear seat Make sure th...

Page 82: ...seat Remove the rear seat 77 Lift the rear of the front seat with seat heatingOE Disconnect plug 2 using latch 3 Lift the seat up to remove Place the seat upholstered side down on a clean surface Inst...

Page 83: ...ear seat underneath front seat a and push it down firmly at the rear b The seat engages with an aud ible click Helmet holder Remove the rear seat 77 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling Make sur...

Page 84: ...4 80 z Operation...

Page 85: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 82 Checklist 84 Starting 84 Running in 87 Brakes 87 Parking your motorcycle 89 Refuelling 90 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 92 5 81 z Riding...

Page 86: ...not exceed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs will ad versely affect your perception and your...

Page 87: ...into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable materi als to come into contact with the hot exhaust system Cooling would be inadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a lengthy...

Page 88: ...gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand Gearbox You can start the engine when the gearbox is in neutral or if you pull the clutch with a gear en gaged Do not pull t...

Page 89: ...again Phase 1 General warning light shows red CHECK appears on the dis play Phase 2 General warning light shows yellow CHECK appears on the dis play with cruise control systemOE The SET light lights u...

Page 90: ...rms self diagnosis to ensure its op erability Self diagnosis is per formed automatically when you switch on the ignition The en gine must be running and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 5...

Page 91: ...by exerting greater pressure on the levers New brake pads can ex tend stopping distance by a significant margin Apply the brakes in good time Tyres New tyres have a smooth sur face This must be roughe...

Page 92: ...m the rear brake is activated when the handbrake lever is pressed This protects against overheating Only use the front brake and utilise engine braking Wet brakes After the motorcycle has been washed...

Page 93: ...nd the surface of the ground will determine wheth er it is better to turn the handle bars to the left or right However the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with the handle bars turned to t...

Page 94: ...ld topple in consequence Do not lean or sit on the mo torcycle with the centre stand extended Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly Lock the steering lock Removing motorcycle from centre stand...

Page 95: ...n the protective cap Open the fuel tank cap with the ignition key by turning it counter clockwise Refuel with fuel of the grade stated below do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler nec...

Page 96: ...cycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position do not place it on the side stand or centre stand Risk of damaging compon ents Take care not to trap components such as brake lines or wires...

Page 97: ...ngineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 94 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 98 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II 99 6 93...

Page 98: ...f the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the maxim um transferrable limit the wheels start to lock and the motorcycle loses its directional stability a fall is...

Page 99: ...the rear wheel can lift off the ground and the outcome can be a high siding situation in which the mo torcycle can flip over Severe braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground When you bra...

Page 100: ...al for you to comply strictly with the specified inspec tion intervals Reserves for safety The potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS permits must not be used as an excu...

Page 101: ...e ability to accelerate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel increases Con sequently there can be a per ceptible lag in acceleration out of very tight bends The speeds of the front and rea...

Page 102: ...ugal force tripswitch that does not enable transmission of the meas ured values until the motorcycle has accelerated to about 30 km h The display shows for each tyre until the tyre pressure signal is...

Page 103: ...djustment ESA II with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA II OE Suspension adjustments Depending on the load on the motorcycle the appropriate load status must first be selected when the motorcycle...

Page 104: ...expansion of the plastic element is restricted causing the spring rate to increase The maximum spring rate is achieved when the sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the steel s...

Page 105: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 102 Power socket 102 Luggage 103 Case 104 Topcase 106 7 101 z Accessories...

Page 106: ...ard Country specific official au thorisation does not suffice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating con ditions experienced by BMW mo torcycles and co...

Page 107: ...rmissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Set spring preload damping characteristic and tyre pres sures to suit total weight Ensure that the case volumes on the lef...

Page 108: ...tank rucksack max 5 kg Case Opening cases Turn the key to the OPEN pos ition in the case lock The case is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever up The lid of the case ope...

Page 109: ...ase is closed Removing the case Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock The handle pops out Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go The case is released and can be rem...

Page 110: ...e topcaseOA or with small topcaseOA Opening topcase Turn the key to the OPEN pos ition in the topcase lock The topcase is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever up The lid...

Page 111: ...RELEASE 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 Installing topcase Pull the handle up as...

Page 112: ...dle 3 down until it engages The topcase is correctly en gaged on its carrier Turn the key to the LOCK pos ition in the topcase lock The topcase is locked Check that the topcase is se cure 7 108 z Acce...

Page 113: ...General instructions 110 Toolkit 110 Engine oil 111 Brake system 113 Brake pads 113 Brake fluid 115 Clutch 117 Tyres 118 Rims 118 Wheels 118 Front wheel stand 127 Bulbs 128 Jump starting 134 Battery...

Page 114: ...om your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Some of the work calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of motorcycle technology If you are in doubt consult a spe cialist workshop preferably your a...

Page 115: ...orcycle is out of use for an extended period of time this oil has to be pumped into the oil tank before the level is read The engine oil must be at operating temperature to do this Checking the oil le...

Page 116: ...een min and max marks Seat the oil dipstick on the oil filler neck but do not en gage the threads If the oil level is below the MIN mark Top up the engine oil If the oil level is above the MAX mark Ha...

Page 117: ...pecialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem performed by a specialist workshop...

Page 118: ...Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking rear brake pad thickness Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick ness can cause a...

Page 119: ...is visible Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Brake fluid Checking brake fluid level front brakes Make sure the ground is level and fir...

Page 120: ...rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake fluid level rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mot...

Page 121: ...eptible If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking the clutch fluid level Make sure the gro...

Page 122: ...s The tyre is worn out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow If the tyre...

Page 123: ...t is very import ant to consult a specialist work shop beforehand preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad deal er In some cases the data pro grammed into the control units can be changed to suit the new...

Page 124: ...ads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disc on reas sembly Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove securin...

Page 125: ...or to be damaged In order to ensure that the threaded bush remains correctly aligned do not slacken or remove the left axle camping screw Remove right hand axle clamp ing screw 2 Remove quick release...

Page 126: ...Note the direction of rotation ar rows on the tyre or the wheel rim Roll the front wheel into posi tion between the front forks Raise the front wheel insert quick release axle 3 and tight en to specif...

Page 127: ...r cable to the brake line Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim Firmly pull the handbrake lever until the pressure point is per ceptible and repeat this opera tion several times Hold the front w...

Page 128: ...e Slacken bolt 3 on the clamp so that the clamp can just be turned Do not remove the sealing grease from the clamp Remove bolt 4 on the rear footrest while supporting the end silencer First turn the e...

Page 129: ...s chapter Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferab...

Page 130: ...silencer so that the handle of the reversible blade screwdriver toolkit can fit between the wheel and the end silencer Position the clamp as shown Tighten bolt 3 of the clamp to the specified tighten...

Page 131: ...43 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Slacken adjusting screws 1 Push the two pins 2 apart un til the front suspension fits between them Use locating...

Page 132: ...bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam aged Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs The typ...

Page 133: ...h beam headlight bulb The plug arrangement can differ from the illustration depending on the bulb to be replaced Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch of...

Page 134: ...Install bulb 5 making sure that tab 6 is correctly positioned Engage spring clip 4 in the catch on left and right Close plug 3 Fit high beam headlight cov ers 1 or low beam headlight cover 2 Replacin...

Page 135: ...from the bulb holder Replace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Insert bulb 3 into the bulb socket Install bulb socket in the ap propriate place by turning it clockwise Replacing f...

Page 136: ...he bulb housing Press bulb 4 into bulb socket 3 and remove by turning it anti clockwise Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front P21W 12 V 21 W Press bulb 4 into socket 3 an...

Page 137: ...rews 1 Pull the bulb housing to the rear until it is clear of the hold ers Turn bulb socket 2 indicator bulb or bulb socket 3 brake light rear light bulb anti clock wise to remove it from the bulb hou...

Page 138: ...ity rating adequate for jump starting the engine Ex cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics Do not use the on board socket to jump start the engine of the...

Page 139: ...gine does not start wait a few minutes before repeating the attempt in order to protect the starter motor and the donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing the j...

Page 140: ...function display and telltale lights fail to light up the battery is completely flat Attempting to charge a com pletely flat battery via the on board socket can cause damage to the motorcycle s electr...

Page 141: ...e charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse See the instructions for caring for your battery Al ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use Removing batte...

Page 142: ...r to ensure that the service due indicator functions correctly If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Installing battery compartmen...

Page 143: ...are Care Care products 140 Washing motorcycle 140 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 140 Paint care 141 Protective wax coating 142 Laying up motorcycle 142 Restoring motorcycle to use 142 9 139 z Car...

Page 144: ...h it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After the...

Page 145: ...rden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily Take care not to bend the fins when cleaning the radiator Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber care products Using...

Page 146: ...le Remove the battery Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suit able lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vasel...

Page 147: ...Threaded fasteners 145 Engine 147 Fuel 148 Engine oil 148 Clutch 149 Transmission 149 Rear wheel drive 150 Running gear 150 Brakes 152 Wheels and tyres 152 Electrics 153 Frame 154 Dimensions 155 Weigh...

Page 148: ...d Retract the side stand 84 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 84 Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch leve...

Page 149: ...32 10 9 30 Nm Clamping bolt 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 M8 x 30 22 Nm Silencer with ball joint...

Page 150: ...Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar adjustment screws on threaded bushes M8 x 45 20 Nm 10 146 z Techn...

Page 151: ...x speed cassette gearbox dry sump lubrication Displacement 1293 cm3 Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 64 3 mm Compression ratio 13 1 Nominal output 118 kW at engine speed 9000 min 1 with reduced power...

Page 152: ...e fuel 4 l Engine oil Engine oil capacity 3 5 l with filter change 0 5 l Difference between MIN MAX marks Engine oils products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permitted viscosity classes Cas...

Page 153: ...rated into en gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 559 92 59 teeth Primary transmission ratio 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...

Page 154: ...e gear ratio 2 82 31 11 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Double leading link Spring strut front type Central spring strut with coil spring and single tube gas filled shock absorber wi...

Page 155: ...gas filled shock ab sorber Spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad justable rebound stage damping steplessly ad justable with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II OE Central spring strut pivoted...

Page 156: ...e pad material rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www bmw m...

Page 157: ...ally protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If an electronic fuse trips and de energises a circuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rec...

Page 158: ...12 V 5 W Bulb for tail light brake light P21W 12 V 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front P21W 12 V 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear P21W 12 V 21 W Frame Frame type Light alloy weld...

Page 159: ...ght 820 840 mm Without rider with low seatOE 800 820 mm Without rider Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 1800 1840 mm Without rider with low seatOE 1760 1800 mm Without rider Weights Unladen weight 2...

Page 160: ...Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 156 z Technical data...

Page 161: ...158 BMW Motorrad service quality 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 158 BMW Motorrad service network 159 Maintenance work 159 Confirmation of maintenance work 160 Confirma...

Page 162: ...liab ility BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of service To ensure that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you have the maintenance work re quired for yo...

Page 163: ...onducts the BMW pre delivery check before handing over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check has to be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 500 km and 1 200...

Page 164: ...tenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signatu...

Page 165: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 166: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 167: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 168: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 169: ...n of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 165...

Page 170: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 166 z Service...

Page 171: ...33 BMW Motorrad Service Card 158 Brake fluid Checking fluid levels 115 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 19 Brake pads Checking brake pad thickness 113 Running in 87 Brakes Adjusting brake lever 70 C...

Page 172: ...switch 16 62 Engine Control 16 Starting 84 Technical data 147 Temperature gauge 24 Warning for engine electronics 32 Engine oil Checking level 111 Filler neck 19 Oil dipstick 19 Technical data 148 Top...

Page 173: ...Overview 22 Helmet holder 19 79 High beam headlight Switching on 60 Telltale light 24 Horn 14 I Idle Telltale light 24 Ignition Switching off 51 Switching on 51 Immobiliser 52 Warning 31 Instrument cl...

Page 174: ...echnical data 150 Refuelling 90 Reserve volume Warning 31 Residual range 55 Restoring to use 142 Rev counter 20 Rider s Manual Stowage 19 Running gear Technical data 150 Running in 87 S Safety instruc...

Page 175: ...eration 106 Removing 107 Torques 145 Transmission For starting 84 Technical data 149 Transportation Lashing 92 Troubleshooting chart 144 Turn indicators Control 14 Operation 61 Telltale light 24 Type...

Page 176: ...s Payload table 19 Technical data 155 Wheels Change of size 119 Checking rims 118 Installing front wheel 121 Installing rear wheel 125 Remove the front wheel 119 Removing rear wheel 123 Technical data...

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