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Brakes

Front brake

Front brake, type

Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-
piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Front brake pads

Sintered metal

Rear brake

Rear brake, type

Hydraulically operated disc brake with
2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc

Rear brake pads

Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Front wheel, type

Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

With OE Cross-spoked wheels:

Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Front wheel, rim size

2,50" x 19"

Front wheel, tyre designation

110/80 R19 59H-Tubeless

Rear wheel, type

Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

With OE Cross-spoked wheels:

Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear wheel, rim size

4,00" x 17"

Rear wheel, tyre designation

150/70 R17 69H-Tubeless

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Technical data

Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS 2005

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual R 1200 GS...

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

Page 3: ...cle It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains inform ation on maintenance and...

Page 4: ...s 22 ABS warning lightOE 22 Function indicators 22 Warnings general 23 ABS warning indicatorsOE 29 4 Operation 35 Ignition switch and steering lock 36 Electronic immobiliser EWS 37 Hazard warning flas...

Page 5: ...tive wax coating 118 Laying up the motorcycle 118 Restoring motorcycle to use 119 9 Technical data 121 Troubleshooting chart 122 Threaded fasteners 122 Engine 123 Riding specifications 126 Clutch 126...

Page 6: ......

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

Page 8: ...h for reasons of your safety and the safety of others and to pro tect your motorcycle against damage Specific instructions on how to operate control adjust or look after items of equipment on the moto...

Page 9: ...bed in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance require ments of the Deutsche Ins...

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

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

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

Page 13: ...OA 78 3 Adjustable windscreen 43 4 Adjuster beam throw 46 5 Clutch fluid reservoir 93 8 Luggage carrier 82 9 Seat lock 48 10 Power socket 78 11 Adjuster damping rear 52 12 Indicator for engine oil lev...

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

Page 15: ...side 1 Filler neck fuel 72 2 Brake fluid reservoir front 90 3 Vehicle identification number 4 Air filter underneath tank cover 108 5 Adjuster spring preload rear 51 6 Brake fluid reservoir rear 91 2...

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

Page 17: ...Underneath the seat 1 Helmet holders left and right 50 2 Battery 112 3 Toolkit 4 Seat holders 49 2 15 z General views...

Page 18: ...itting left 1 Button for Tripmaster 39 2 Pushbutton horn 3 Pushbutton left flash ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 46 38 4 Switch high beam head light and headlight flash er 45 2 16 z Ge...

Page 19: ...h kill switch 41 2 Pushbutton starter 58 3 Pushbutton right flash ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 47 38 4 Pushbutton cancel flash ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 47 39...

Page 20: ...ter 2 Rev counter 3 Warning and telltale lights 23 4 Multifunction display 23 5 Telltale light for anti theft alarm and sensor for in strument cluster lighting 6 Setting clock and oper ating Tripmaste...

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

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

Page 23: ...Status indicators Multifunction display 22 Warning and telltale lights 22 ABS warning lightOE 22 Function indicators 22 Warnings general 23 ABS warning indicatorsOE 29 3 21 z Status indicators...

Page 24: ...ight neutral 5 ABS warning light 6 Telltale light right turn indicator ABS warning lightOE The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries Alternative for the ABS...

Page 25: ...nings general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis played by means of plain text messages and symbols in the multifunction display In some cases they are accompan ied by the General warning l...

Page 26: ...ppears on the display Engine electronics 26 Lights up red appears on the display Insufficient engine oil pressure 27 Lights up red appears on the display Insufficient battery charge current 27 Lights...

Page 27: ...ning Appears on the display accom panied by the let ters DWA Anti theft alarm battery weak 29 Lights up yellow Appears on the display accom panied by the let ters DWA Anti theft alarm battery flat 29...

Page 28: ...ion can result if the engine cuts out unexpec tedly Do not run the fuel tank dry The Tripmaster indicates the estimated residual operating range The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quant i...

Page 29: ...level is issued and a check indicates that the engine oil level is cor rect Other engine problems besides a low oil level can cause the insufficient en gine oil pressure warning to be issued Continuin...

Page 30: ...eplace defective bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible Rear light or brake light bulb defective Replacing the brake light and rear light bulbs 105 Front ligh...

Page 31: ...n authorised BMW Motor rad dealer Anti theft alarm battery flat General warning light lights up yellow Battery symbol appears on the display accom panied by the letters DWA The integral battery in the...

Page 32: ...s up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective 32 Lights up red Flashes once per second ABS function not available 32 Lights up red Flashes four times per second Residual braking function active...

Page 33: ...test not com pleted ABS warning light flashes once per second Without the assistance of the ABS function the wheels could lock when the brakes are applied hard and this could result in accidents Avoi...

Page 34: ...BMW In tegral ABS functions might not be available The controller of the ABS warnings is defective ABS faults cannot be displayed You can continue to ride Bear in mind however that the system is unabl...

Page 35: ...ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Brake fluid level in wheel brake circuit too low General warning light flashes red once per second ABS warning light flashes once per second The ABS wheel brake...

Page 36: ...se of the warn ing Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop prefer ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer If the function and leak check reveals a fault There is a defe...

Page 37: ...flashers 38 Tripmaster 39 Emergency off switch kill switch 41 Grip heatingOE 41 Clock 42 Adjusting windscreen 43 Clutch 43 Brakes 44 Lights 44 Headlight 45 Turn indicators 46 Front and rear seats 47...

Page 38: ...gnition Turn the key to position 1 Side lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 59 With OE BMW Motorrad In tegral ABS Turn the key to position 1...

Page 39: ...iser EWS Protection against theft The electronic immobiliser helps protect your motorcycle from theft and this enhanced security is at your disposal without any need for you to set parameters or activ...

Page 40: ...with you all the other keys that belong to the motorcycle A key that has been barred can subsequently be cleared and reactivated for use Hazard warning flash ers Switching on the hazard warning flash...

Page 41: ...ched off Tripmaster Operating the Tripmaster You have the option of using pushbutton 1 in the instru ment cluster to operate the Tripmaster as described be low Selecting readings Switch on the ignitio...

Page 42: ...e amount of fuel left in the tank the reading indicates the estimated distance you can travel before the fuel supply runs out If the motorcycle is resting on its side stand the level in the tank canno...

Page 43: ...he engine unless the kill switch is in the run position If you move the kill switch away from the RUN position while the ignition is switched on the BMW Integral ABS remains operational Grip heatingOE...

Page 44: ...tationary Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes Hours reading 2 starts to flash Press button 1 The hour increments by one each time you press the button Press and hold down button 1 u...

Page 45: ...h lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed air can enter the clutch system Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding...

Page 46: ...ases Turn adjusting screw 1 counter clockwise Span between handlebar grip and handlebar lever de creases Lights Switching on the side lights The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition i...

Page 47: ...can switch on the parking lights only imme diately after switching off the ignition Press and hold down switch 1 for the left turn indicators until the parking lights are ON Parking lights switched o...

Page 48: ...stances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you are unsure whether the he...

Page 49: ...on Press right hand turn indic ator button 2 The turn indicators are cancelled automatically after you have ridden for ap proximately 10 seconds or covered a distance of about 200 m Right hand turn in...

Page 50: ...mly on rear seat 2 applying pressure to the front of the seat The rear seat engages with an audible click Removing front seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its sta...

Page 51: ...s stand Removing rear seat 47 Removing front seat 48 Turn the front seat upside down Introduce seat rods 1 and 2 into holders 3 The front seat can work loose and wobble if the two seat rods are not in...

Page 52: ...t position by pressing gently at the edge Adjustable mirror arm You can adjust the mirror arm if you find that the range of adjustment allowed by the mirror itself is insufficient Adjusting mirror arm...

Page 53: ...spring retain er in direction A If you want to increase spring preload turn spring retainer in direction B The range of adjustment comprises nine settings Spring preload at front wheel Spring preload...

Page 54: ...knob as far as it will go clockwise in the direction indicated by the HIGH arrow H Shock absorbers Adjusting suspension damping Damping must be adapted to suit spring preload An in crease in spring pr...

Page 55: ...cs of the motorcycle and can lead to accidents Always check that the tyre pressures are correct At high road speeds tyre valves have a tend ency to open as a result of centrifugal force Fit metal valv...

Page 56: ...If tyre pressure is too low Correct tyre pressure 4 54 z Operation...

Page 57: ...ons 56 Checklist 58 Starting 58 Pulling away with BMW Integral ABSOE 61 Running in 61 Riding off road 62 Parking your motorcycle 65 Refuelling 72 Brake system general 73 Brake system with BMW Integral...

Page 58: ...ng Overloading and imbalanced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the permiss ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instruc tions on loading Alcohol and drugs...

Page 59: ...high Flammable materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable ma terials to come into contact wi...

Page 60: ...l every refuel ling stop Brake pad wear every third refuelling stop Starting Side stand You cannot start the motor cycle with the side stand ex tended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself...

Page 61: ...n the throttle slightly when starting the engine At ambient tem peratures below 0 C disen gage the clutch after switch ing on the ignition The start attempt is automatically interrupted if battery vol...

Page 62: ...sions of the ABS warning light Version 1 Version 2 The description below is based on version 1 ABS self diagnosisOE BMW Integral ABS performs self diagnosis and a pull away test to ensure its operabil...

Page 63: ...tus indicators for in formation on how to inter pret these messages Running in The first 1000 km While running in the mo torcycle vary the throttle opening and engine speed range frequently Try to do...

Page 64: ...ads and can lead to acci dents Always check that the tyre pressures are correct This motorcycle is a touring Enduro machine which means it can also be used for light off roading on unsurfaced tracks S...

Page 65: ...eload and shock absorber damping characteristic will impair the motorcycle s handling characteristics on surfaced roads If you have been off roading remember to correct spring preload and shock absorb...

Page 66: ...5 64 z Riding...

Page 67: ...cycle with the side stand extended Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken by the stand and dismount to the left If the motorcycle is on the side stand the sur face of the gro...

Page 68: ...5 66 z Riding...

Page 69: ...self diagnosis Switch on the ignition Wait for ABS self diagnosis to complete Pull the handbrake lever Swing your right leg over the seat and lift the motor cycle to the upright posi tion From the lef...

Page 70: ...5 68 z Riding...

Page 71: ...grip the rear grab handle or the rear frame Place your right foot on the pin of the centre stand and press the stand down un til its curved feet touch the ground Place your full body weight on the ce...

Page 72: ...5 70 z Riding...

Page 73: ...icularly when the motor cycle is parked on a gradi ent switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS to complete its self diagnosis Switch on the ignition Wait for ABS self diagnosis to complete Place y...

Page 74: ...immedi ately if they come into contact with fuel Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Use only unleaded fuel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Op...

Page 75: ...idden on salt covered roads and the brakes were not applied for some time Apply the brakes in good time until the salt layer on the brake discs and brake pads has been removed Oil or grease on brakes...

Page 76: ...ditions Reserves for safety The potentially shorter brak ing distances which BMW Integral ABS permits must not be used as an excuse for careless riding ABS is primarily a means of ensur ing a safety m...

Page 77: ...sidual braking function remains available in the brake circuits in question The residual braking function is the braking power without the hydraulic servo assistance of the BMW Integral ABS Under thes...

Page 78: ...to dispense with ABS when you right on loose surfaces Consequently you have the option of temporarily deactivating this motorcycle s ABS function Deactivating ABS does not impair the effectiveness of...

Page 79: ...Accessories General instructions 78 Power socket 78 Luggage 79 CaseOA 79 Luggage carrier 82 6 77 z Accessories...

Page 80: ...constituting a safety hazard Country specific of ficial authorisation does not suffice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experi enced b...

Page 81: ...y do not impede the rider do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and handling characteristics cannot be trapped Incorrectly routed cables can impede the rider Route the cables as described abo...

Page 82: ...re that the lock case is at right angles to the for ward direction of travel when you close the case handle Push the case handle down until closed The case handle engages with an audible click Turn th...

Page 83: ...r 5 up Latching flap 6 pops up Fully open latching flap 6 A red bar appears in win dow 7 Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the case out of the holder Installing cases Pull red release lever 1 up...

Page 84: ...in line with the for ward direction of travel and remove the key Luggage carrier Extra large luggage plat form By removing the luggage carrier with the rear seat removed and cases OA installed you hav...

Page 85: ...ge carrier 2 Installing luggage carrier Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Place luggage carrier 2 in position Install screws 1 complete with the correspondin...

Page 86: ...6 84 z Accessories...

Page 87: ...ance General instructions 86 Engine oil 86 Brake system general 87 Brake pads 88 Brake fluid 90 Clutch 93 Tyres 94 Rims 95 Wheels 95 Bulbs 100 Air filter 108 Jump starting 110 Battery 111 7 85 z Maint...

Page 88: ...t the oil level is correct The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil The higher the temper ature the higher the level of oil in the sump Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after...

Page 89: ...he oil level is too high Always make sure that the oil level is correct Wipe the area around the filler neck clean Remove the cap of the oil filler neck Top up the engine oil to the specified level In...

Page 90: ...early perceptible The noise of the hydraulic pump running must be aud ible Press the footbrake lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible The noise of the hydraulic pump running must be aud...

Page 91: ...aced by a specialist work shop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake pad thickness rear brakes Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduc tion in b...

Page 92: ...aler Brake fluid Checking brake fluid level front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al low air to penetrate the brake system This significantly re duces braking efficiency Apply the...

Page 93: ...front With OE BMW Motorrad In tegral ABS Do not permit the brake flu id level to drop Motorcycle upright and handlebars in straight ahead position Any drop in brake fluid level even if the level remai...

Page 94: ...level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al low air to penetrate the brake system This significantly re duces braking efficiency Apply the brakes in good time Have the fault rectified as soo...

Page 95: ...sible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motor rad dealer Clutch Checking clutch opera tion Pull the clutch lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible If the pressure poi...

Page 96: ...grip can be im paired even before the tyres wear to the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law Have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth Make sure...

Page 97: ...Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Draw the handle of a screw driver or a similar instru ment across the spokes and listen to the notes of the individual spok...

Page 98: ...brake calipers 2 back and forth A against brake discs 3 Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the brake calipers Carefully pull the brake cal ipers bac...

Page 99: ...eaded fasteners not tightened to the spe cified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop prefer ably an autho...

Page 100: ...tighten to specified tighten ing torque Quick release axle in axle holder 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screw 4 to the specified tightening torque Quick release axle clamp screws 19 Nm Remove device use...

Page 101: ...In tegral ABS Switch on the ignition Wait for ABS self diagnosis to complete Braking efficiency is impaired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs Before riding off always check...

Page 102: ...d torque in diag onally opposite sequence Rear wheel to wheel carrier Tightening sequence In di agonally opposite sequence 60 Nm With OE Cross spoked wheels Tightening sequence In di agonally opposite...

Page 103: ...ts in particular oil and grease in terfere with heat radiation from the bulb This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb s operating life Replacing low beam headlight bulb If it is not standing fi...

Page 104: ...lb 4 Replace the defective bulb Low beam headlight bulb standard designation H7 halogen bulb Low beam headlight bulb voltage 12 V Low beam headlight bulb power 55 W Install bulb 1 with tab 2 in guide...

Page 105: ...Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Turn the handlebars all the way...

Page 106: ...4 in the catch Install plug 5 Install cover 6 Make sure that the wording TOP is at the top Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the o...

Page 107: ...he bulb in the bulb socket Install bulb carrier 1 in the headlight housing Replacing the brake light and rear light bulbs If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the...

Page 108: ...bulb power 5 21 W Install bulb 3 in its socket Seat bulb housing 2 in its holders Install screws 1 Replacing turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course...

Page 109: ...fective bulb Front flashing turn indicator bulbs standard designation R10W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs voltage 12 V Front flashing turn indicator bulbs power 10 W Turn bulb 2 clockwise to inst...

Page 110: ...Pull off side cover 1 Open quick action adapters 2 Turn quick action adapter 3 at the inside to open and pull it out of the retainer Pull side panel 4 at front out of the retainer and remove Remove th...

Page 111: ...using at the bottom making sure that the vanes are not bent Position intake air pipe 2 on the air filter housing Push retainers 1 into the holders until they engage with an audible click Check that th...

Page 112: ...jump lead to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other end to the pos itive terminal of the donor battery Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal of t...

Page 113: ...flat If this happens war ranty claims will not be ac cepted If the motorcycle is to be out of use for more than four weeks disconnect the battery or connect a suitable trickle charger to the battery B...

Page 114: ...when the battery is fully charged The on board socket is switched off when this happens Comply with the operating instructions of the charger If you are unable to charge the battery through the power...

Page 115: ...taining strap at the bottom and re move Lift the battery up and out work it slightly back and forth if it is difficult to re move Installing battery If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could t...

Page 116: ...the protective cap Connect battery positive lead 3 first Close protective cap 2 for the battery s positive termin al Connect battery negative lead 1 Switch on the ignition Fully open the throttle once...

Page 117: ...re Care products 116 Washing the motorcycle 116 Cleaning easily damaged components 117 Paint care 118 Protective wax coating 118 Laying up the motorcycle 118 Restoring motorcycle to use 119 8 115 z Ca...

Page 118: ...ainted parts prior to washing the motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the moto...

Page 119: ...irt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water Fuel and chemical solvents attack the material of the windscreen the windscreen becomes opaque or dull Do not use cleaning agents Chrome Use plen...

Page 120: ...ds BMW tar remover for removing specks of tar Remember to wax the parts treated in this way Protective wax coat ing BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or products containing carnauba wa...

Page 121: ...Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle Install a charged battery Before starting work through the checklist 8 119 z Care...

Page 122: ...8 120 z Care...

Page 123: ...rt 122 Threaded fasteners 122 Engine 123 Riding specifications 126 Clutch 126 Transmission 126 Final drive 127 Running gear 127 Brakes 128 Wheels and tyres 128 Electrics 129 Frame 131 Dimensions 132 W...

Page 124: ...ral or pull clutch lever 58 Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling 72 Battery not adequately charged Charging battery when con...

Page 125: ...e Four stroke opposed twin air cooled with oil cooled exhaust ports installed longitudinally two overhead camshafts electronic fuel injec tion Technical data Effective displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder b...

Page 126: ...rade Super unleaded 95 ROZ Fuel grade usable with power and consumption related restrictions Regular unleaded 91 ROZ Usable fuel capacity 20 l Reserve fuel 4 l Engine oil Engine oil capacity 4 l with...

Page 127: ...you have any ques tions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W 30 20 20 C Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W 40 10 30 C Operation at...

Page 128: ...peed gearbox with integral reaction damper claw action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios 1st gear transmission ratio 2 277 41 18 teeth 2nd gear transmission ratio 1 583 38 24 teeth 3rd gear transmi...

Page 129: ...pivoted centrally on main frame mounted on engine with external spring strut Front suspension total suspension travel 190 mm At wheel Rear suspension type Central spring strut with single tube gas fi...

Page 130: ...ke pads Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 With OE Cross spoked wheels Cross spoked wheel with 40 spokes MT H2 Front wheel rim size 2 50 x 19 Fron...

Page 131: ...bar Tyre cold Rear wheel tyre pressure two up luggage 2 9 bar Tyre cold Electrics On board socket rating 5 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If...

Page 132: ...bulb standard designa tion H7 halogen bulb High beam headlight bulb voltage 12 V High beam headlight bulb power 55 W Low beam headlight bulb standard designa tion H7 halogen bulb Low beam headlight bu...

Page 133: ...designation R10W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs voltage 12 V Front flashing turn indicator bulbs power 10 W Number plate light bulb Integrated in rear light Frame Frame type Two part tubular stee...

Page 134: ...DIN normal load position without mirrors windscreen lowered Seat height without rider 840 860 mm At unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 225 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel with...

Page 135: ...service quality 134 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 135 BMW Motorrad service network 135 Maintenance work 135 Maintenance schedules 136 Confirmation of maintenance work 137...

Page 136: ...ends that you contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have questions regarding your mo torcycle BMW Motorrad service quality Along with its reputation for engineering quality and high relia...

Page 137: ...rad service network BMW Motorrad has an ex tensive after sales service network in place to look after you and your motorcycle in more than 100 countries In Germany alone you have the best possible acc...

Page 138: ...ules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted and on the motorcycle s age and the distance it has covered Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supp...

Page 139: ...with manufacturer s instructions Date stamp signature BMW Running in Check Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Without BMW Integ ral ABS With B...

Page 140: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Without BMW Integ ral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Da...

Page 141: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Without BMW Integ ral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Da...

Page 142: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Without BMW Integ ral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Da...

Page 143: ...BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Without BMW Integ ral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Da...

Page 144: ...service The table is intended as a record of maintenance warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 1...

Page 145: ...Item Odometer reading Date 10 143 z Service...

Page 146: ...ont 88 Checking rear 89 Running in 61 Brakes Checking operation 88 Technical data 128 Bulbs general instructions 100 Replacing high beam headlight bulb 103 Replacing low beam headlight bulb 101 Replac...

Page 147: ...2 refuelling 72 Warning fuel down to reserve 26 Fuel tank 13 Fuses 129 G Gear indicator 22 Grip heating 17 H Handlebar fittings General view left side 16 General view right side 17 Hazard warning flas...

Page 148: ...nning gear Technical data 127 S Seat Lock 11 Overview 15 Service 134 Service Card 135 Side stand starting the engine 58 Spark plugs technical data 130 Speedometer 18 Spring preload front Adjusting 51...

Page 149: ...yres Approved tyres 95 checking tread depth 94 Checking tyre pressures 53 Inflation pressures 4 129 Running in 62 Technical data 128 Top speed 95 V Vehicle General view left side 11 General view right...

Page 150: ...will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel consumption and perform ance data are quoted to the customary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accesso...

Page 151: ...Front wheel tyre pressure two up or luggage 2 5 bar Tyre cold Front wheel tyre pressure two up luggage 2 5 bar Tyre cold Rear wheel tyre pressure one up 2 5 bar Tyre cold Rear wheel tyre pressure two...

Page 152: ...ns What happens with bumps in the road Corrugated road surfaces or bumps in the road can cause the tyres to temporarily lose contact with the road surface and hence the braking force it is possible to...

Page 153: ...control function is no longer fulfilled Field observations carried out by BMW Motorrad indicate that a comparable situation has not arisen in traffic or even during training rides The following notes...

Page 154: ...vo action remain opera tional If these systems also fail the residual brake function is applied In this case the forces to be applied to the brake levers will be signifi cantly higher and the lever tr...

Page 155: ...tion What is the design specification for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures stability of the motor cycle on any surface within the bounds of physics The system is not designe...

Page 156: ...fall Lack of due care when trans porting the motorcycle Threaded fasteners working loose Impermissible ergonomic set tings see Rider s Manual Adjusting clutch lever han dlebar lever or as applicable...

Page 157: ...fully forward Turn the hand protec tor until the tip of the handlebar lever touches the cross on the label Have the settings and the threaded fastener tightening torques checked by a special ist works...

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