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BMW R 1200 GS 2014, Rider'S Manual

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Insert inside end of lens into
light housing and close.

Install screw

1

.

Replacing LED tail light

The LED tail light can only be
completely replaced.

Please contact a specialist
service facility for this pur-
pose, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Replacing the LED
headlight

with LED headlights

OE

LED headlights can be com-
pletely replaced only. For de-
tails please contact a special-
ist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
Dealer.

Replace additional LED
headlight

with additional LED
headlight

OA

The LED additional headlights
can only be completely replaced;
it is not possible to replace indi-
vidual LEDs.
Please contact a specialized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Air filter

Replacing air cleaner
insert

Remove rider's seat (

78).

Remove screws

1

and

screws

2

.

Remove center fairing panel.

7

128

z

Maintenance

Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS 2014

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...

Page 2: ...le Dealer Data Motorcycle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number Initial registration License plate Dealer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Dealer s address phone number compa...

Page 3: ...tains 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...

Page 4: ...Tire inflation pressures 40 Upshift recommendation 40 4 Operation 43 Ignition 44 Ignition with Key less Ride 46 Multifunction display 50 Anti theft alarm system DWA 56 Emergency on off switch kill sw...

Page 5: ...General instructions 138 Onboard power sockets 138 Navigation system 139 Case 144 Topcase 146 9 Care 151 Care products 152 Washing your motorcy cle 152 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 153 Paint...

Page 6: ...Maintenance proce dures 173 Confirmation of mainte nance work 175 Confirmation of service 180 12 Appendix 183 Certificate 184 13 Index 187...

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: ...nual it is an important part of the motorcycle Abbreviations and symbols Indicates warnings that are imperative to observe for your own safety and the safety of others and to protect your product agai...

Page 9: ...the descriptions in a separate manual 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 Version...

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

Page 11: ...Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 14 Multifunction switch left 15 Multifunction switch right 17 Instrument cluster 18 2 9 z Overviews...

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

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Fuel filler opening 92 2 Seat lock 77 3 Adjuster for rear damp ing at the bottom on the spring strut 70 2 11 z Overviews...

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

Page 15: ...shield 77 5 Onboard power socket 138 6 Vehicle Identification Num ber at fork bearing Type plate on frame at front right 7 Coolant level indicator 114 Coolant tank 115 8 Oil fill location 110 9 Engine...

Page 16: ...Underneath seat 1 Standard tool kit 108 2 Rider s Manual US Model 3 Tire inflation pressure table 4 Load capacity table 5 Adjuster for the rider s seat height 78 6 Fuses 134 2 14 z Overviews...

Page 17: ...0 2 with cruise controlOE Switch on cruise control 67 3 Hazard warning flashers 61 4 ABS 62 ASC 63 5 with dynamic ESAOE Adjustment options 71 6 with additional LED headlightOA Auxiliary headlight 60 7...

Page 18: ...10 with preparation for navi gation systemOE Operating the navigation system 140 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 75 2 Riding mode 64 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 58 4 Starting the engine 84 2 17 z Overviews...

Page 20: ...light sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm indicator light with Keyless RideOE Indicator light for radio operated key 4 Warning and indicato...

Page 21: ...20 Multifunction display 22 Warning symbols in the display panel 23 Warning lamps 24 Outside temperature 38 Fuel reserve 38 Oil level indicator 39 Service display 39 Tire inflation pressures 40 Upshi...

Page 22: ...SC function 63 4 Turn indicator left 5 ABS 62 6 Turn indicator right 7 Universal warning light ap pears together with warn ing symbols in display panel 24 8 DWA with anti theft alarmOE Alarm 57 Indica...

Page 23: ...10 with additional LED headlightOA Auxiliary headlight 60 11 Fuel reserve 38 The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend ing on the country 3 21 z Displays...

Page 24: ...dicates neutral 4 with heated handlebar gripsOE Operating heated grips 75 5 Odometer 50 6 Service display mainte nance interval 173 7 Warning symbols 24 8 Onboard computer 9 with dynamic ESAOE Adjustm...

Page 25: ...el 1 with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE Tire inflation pressures 40 2 Electronic immobilizer 29 3 Coolant temperature 30 4 Engine oil level 37 5 Electronic engine manage ment 30 6 Battery charging...

Page 26: ...are sig naled by the general warning light 1 and are accompanied by a warning symbol in area 2 or by a warning notice in area 3 The universal warning light shows red or yellow depending on the ur gen...

Page 27: ...ic immobilizer is active 29 lights up yellow appears on the display Radio operated key outside reception range 29 lights up yellow Replace battery of radio operated key 30 lights up red appears on the...

Page 28: ...d with one or two arrows and critical tire infla tion pressure also flashes Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap proved range 32 flashes red indicated with one or two arrows and critical tire inf...

Page 29: ...ed Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak 34 flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 34 lights up ABS error 35 lights up ABS deactivated 35 flashes rapidly ASC intervention 35 flashes slowly...

Page 30: ...ndicated ESA error 36 lights up Fuel down to reserve 36 flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine management system 36 appears on the display Engine oil level too low 37 OILLVL CHECK is indica...

Page 31: ...disrupted Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring Using emergency key Have the defective key re placed preferably by an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Radio operated key outside rec...

Page 32: ...ialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause The coolant temperature is too high If possible continue driving in the part load range to cool down the engine Sh...

Page 33: ...best always to carry a complete set of spare bulbs on the motorcycle Possible cause One or more bulbs are defective Determine defective bulbs via visual inspection Replacing bulbs for dipped and main...

Page 34: ...he up arrow indicates an in flation pressure problem on the front wheel The down arrow indicates an inflation pressure problem on the rear wheel Possible cause The measured tire inflation pres sure is...

Page 35: ...zed BMW Motorrad retailer If you are unsure about the tire s suitability for continued riding Do not continue riding Contact roadside service Sensor defective or system error with Tire Pressure Contro...

Page 36: ...ation pressure sensor weak with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE The general warning lamp lights up yellow RDC is indicated This fault message is only shown for a short time im mediately following the...

Page 37: ...ng the torque The warn ing light flashes longer than the ASC intervention lasts This fea ture continues to furnish the rider with visual feedback confirm ing that the system has initiated active close...

Page 38: ...n very firm and riding is rather uncomfortable in particular on rough roads Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an au thorized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer...

Page 39: ...l level 109 If oil level is too low Topping up engine oil 110 If the oil level is correct Contact an authorized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery charging voltage insuff...

Page 40: ...ice crystal symbol 2 is displayed The outside temperature warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice form ing at measured temperatures above 37 F 3 C At low outside temperatures icy con...

Page 41: ...de stand retracted Motorcycle standing vertically on a level surface The readings mean OK Oil level correct CHECK Check oil level during next refueling stop No measurement possible above mentioned con...

Page 42: ...hing on the ignition is indicated The transfer of the inflation pressure values does not begin until a speed of 18 mph 30 km h is exceeded for the first time The displayed tire inflation pressures ref...

Page 43: ...Upshift recommendation 1 sig nals the economically best point in time for upshifting 3 41 z Displays...

Page 44: ...3 42 z Displays...

Page 45: ...ts 60 Turn indicator 61 Hazard warning flashers 61 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 62 ASC Automatic Stability Control 63 Riding mode 64 Cruise control 67 Spring preload 70 Damping 70 Dynamic ESA Electronic...

Page 46: ...Motorrad re tailer Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on the side stand the surface of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right However the moto...

Page 47: ...D headlights continue to light up for a while Handlebars not locked Electrically powered acces sories remain operational for a limited period of time Battery can be recharged via onboard socket After...

Page 48: ...ith Keyless Ride with Keyless RideOE Keys The indicator light for the radio operated key flashes as long as the radio operated key is being searched for If the radio operated key or the emergency key...

Page 49: ...s turned to the right On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Press and hold button 1 Steering lock audibly locks Ignition lights and all electrical circuits sw...

Page 50: ...utton 1 Light is switched off Steering lock is locked EWS Electronic immobilizer The motorcycle s electronic cir cuitry monitors the data stored in the radio operated key through a ring antenna incorp...

Page 51: ...tely drained or radio operated key has been lost Should you lose your keys re fer to the information regard ing the electronic immobilizer EWS Should you loose the radio operated key while driving the...

Page 52: ...troy the device Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer s specifications When inserting the battery make sure that the polarity is correct Insert the new battery with the positive side up Batter...

Page 53: ...e EN GTMP Average consumption 1 CONS 1 Average consumption 2 CONS 2 Average speed SPEED with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Tire inflation pressures option TPM RDC Date DATE Oil level indicator OILL...

Page 54: ...n Press and hold button 1 to start the SETUP menu The following is indicated in the display depending on the equipment selected Press button 1 briefly to re spectively switch to the next menu item The...

Page 55: ...ETUP menu press and hold menu item SETUP EXIT button 1 In order to exit the SETUP menu at any time press and hold button 2 Setting clock Switch on ignition 45 Attempting to set the clock while riding...

Page 56: ...upply to the instrument cluster was interrupted e g the battery was disconnected Increase the flashing value us ing button 1 respectively de crease it using button 2 Press and hold button 2 until the...

Page 57: ...g becomes active again The CUSTOM individualization re mains stored Press and hold button 1 to display the first menu item SETUP BC ODO is indicated Press button 2 briefly to re spectively switch to t...

Page 58: ...1 BELOW CONS 2 Average consump tion 2 BELOW CONS C Current fuel con sumption TOP SPEED Average speed BELOW SPEED Current speed TOP RDC Tire inflation pressures BELOW VOLTGE Onboard electrical system v...

Page 59: ...ed if the system is disconnected from the motor cycle s battery An alarm lasts for approximately 26 seconds During the alarm an alarm tone sounds and the turn indicators flash The alarm tone type can...

Page 60: ...lay 3 Press button 4 briefly to change the adjusted value The following settings are avail able On Anti theft alarm system is activated respectively is acti vated automatically when the ignition is sw...

Page 61: ...he loading state Spring preload adjustment may only be insufficient when the mo torcycle is very heavily loaded In this case the headlamp range must be adjusted to the weight If there are questions wh...

Page 62: ...ary The lowbeam headlamp switches on automatically when the engine is switched on High beam headlight and headlight flasher Switch on ignition 45 Press switch 1 toward front to switch on high beams Pu...

Page 63: ...toward left to switch on left hand turn indica tor Press button 1 toward right to switch on right hand turn indicator Press button 1 into center po sition to switch off turn indica tors Turn indicator...

Page 64: ...se the ASC setting does not change ABS warning light lights up Release button 1 within two seconds ABS warning light remains on ABS function is deactivated integral function continues to be active Beh...

Page 65: ...lamp lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 3 mph 5 km h an ABS error has occurred ASC Automatic Stability Control Deactivate ASC function The ASC function c...

Page 66: ...on and then continued driving over 3 mph 5 km h an ASC error has occurred Riding mode Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed 5 riding scenarios for your motor cycle from which you can sel...

Page 67: ...ch off road mode Enduro and Enduro Pro during off road riding on only Press button 1 repeatedly until the selection arrow is shown next to the desired rid ing mode When selecting the Enduro PRO mode r...

Page 68: ...the ignition is switched off Switching off TCP RDC in off road mode with Pro driving modesOE If you want to ride off road with a reduced tire inflation pressure it is possible to deactivate the TCP R...

Page 69: ...ng the encoding plug refit the cover cap Remove cover cap of the plug connection 1 To do so press in locking de vice 1 and pull off cap Insert the coding plug Switch on ignition Symbol 1 for the codin...

Page 70: ...h Indicator lamp for cruise control system lights up The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Acceleration Briefly press button 1 forward Speed is increased by 1...

Page 71: ...deacti vate cruise control system Cruise control indicator lamp goes out Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 1 back to return to the speed saved be forehand Opening the throttle does n...

Page 72: ...ng characteristic to changed spring preload To increase spring preload turn adjustment wheel 1 in di rection of arrow HIGH To decrease spring preload adjustment wheel 1 in direction of arrow LOW Basic...

Page 73: ...djuster wheel as far as possible clockwise then 2 clicks counterclockwise One up with load Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise then 2 clicks counterclockwise Two up with load Dynamic ESA...

Page 74: ...ery mode are maintained Displaying suspension setting Switch on ignition 45 Press button 1 briefly to display current adjustment Damping is displayed in the mul tifunction display in area 1 and spring...

Page 75: ...u tine to finish before starting off again If the button 1 is not pressed for an extended period the damping rate and the spring preload will be adjusted to the displayed settings The ESA display flas...

Page 76: ...able Position 1 smallest distance between handlebar grip and brake lever Position 4 largest distance between handlebar grip and brake lever Tires Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres s...

Page 77: ...shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer for ad justment of the handlebars Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar gripsOE Operating heated grips The heated grips option can only be a...

Page 78: ...r changes are made the selected heating level is adopted as the setting To switch off heated grips press button 1 until heated grip symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display Mirrors Adjusting mirrors...

Page 79: ...to the right with ignition key and hold while pressing passenger seat down ward in rear area 2 to support unlocking Lift passenger seat at front and release key Take off passenger seat and place on a...

Page 80: ...support un locking Raise rider s seat at rear and release key Take off rider s seat and place on a clean surface with uphol stered side facing downward Installing rider s seat Remove passenger seat 7...

Page 81: ...all the front height adjustment in orientation 2 H marking First slide the front height adjustment under mounts 1 Then press locking mecha nism 2 until it engages In order to adjust the low seat posit...

Page 82: ...4 80 z Operation...

Page 83: ...ing Safety instructions 82 Checklist 84 Starting 84 Breaking in 87 Shifting gears 88 Brakes 89 Parking your motorcycle 90 Off road riding 90 Refueling 91 Secure motorcycle for transport 94 5 81 z Ridi...

Page 84: ...f your mo torcycle at an angle in safe sit uations Remember to take the limited ground clearance of your motorcycle into account when driving over curbs and similar ob stacles The lowering of the moto...

Page 85: ...speed permissible for the tires Excessively high speeds can lead to tire damage and accidents Observe the maximum permissi ble speed for the tires With massive bar tires the top speed permissible for...

Page 86: ...e Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily After starting ride off immediately Modifications Modifications of the mo torcycle e g engine man agement system throttle valves clutch can cause damage...

Page 87: ...r use jumper cables and a donor battery to start More detailed information can be found in the Maintenance chapter under Jump starting Engine starts If the engine fails to start the troubleshooting ta...

Page 88: ...s ABS self diagnosis completed The ABS warning lamp goes out If an ABS error is indicated fol lowing completion of the ABS self diagnosis routine It remains possible to continue riding Please be aware...

Page 89: ...e curvy slightly hilly sec tions of road if possible Observe the engine run in speeds Engine break in speeds 5000 min 1 Odometer read ing 0 621 miles 0 1000 km no full throttle Odometer reading 0 621...

Page 90: ...tance function the cruise control is automatically deactivated for safety reasons The gears are shifted into as usual with foot force on the shift lever The sensor 1 on the gear lever shaft detects t...

Page 91: ...braking force cannot be completely transferred to the road surface Locking up of the front wheel is prevented by the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Descending mountain passes There is a danger of the brak...

Page 92: ...level and firm The center stands could re spond to excessively force ful motion by folding back and allowing the vehicle to fall over Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is resting on the center sta...

Page 93: ...he rims for possible damage after riding offroad Air cleaner insert Engine damage due to soiled air filter insert When driving in dusty terrain check air filter insert for soiling at short intervals a...

Page 94: ...uel tank can result in fire and explosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank Fuel expands when ex posed to heat When the tank is overfilled fuel can escape and get onto the road...

Page 95: ...ideOE Steering lock is unlocked Fuel is highly flammable Fire at the fuel tank can result in fire and explosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank Fuel expands when ex posed to...

Page 96: ...tank to a level above reserve as other wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level and the fuel warning lamp will not be switched off The usable fuel quantity indicated in the Technical...

Page 97: ...center stand Components can be dam aged Do not squeeze components such as brake lines or wiring harnesses Fasten front straps to both sides of the handlebars Guide straps through leading link and the...

Page 98: ...5 96 z Riding...

Page 99: ...logy in detail Riding mode 98 Gearshift assistant 99 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 100 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 103 Tire Pressure Control TCP RDC 104 6 97 z Technology in...

Page 100: ...In DYNAMIC mode dynamic ABS The rear wheel lift assistant is active in all modes In the RAIN ROAD and DY NAMIC modes ABS is aligned to road operation In the ENDURO mode ABS is aligned to off road oper...

Page 101: ...over Gearshift assistant with gearshift assistance ProOE Pro Gear Shift Assistant Your motorcycle is equipped with a Pro Gear Shift Assistant orig inally developed for racing but now specially adapted...

Page 102: ...ed up to the speed at which the engine reaches maximum rpm in the gear to be engaged Over revving is thus prevented Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Upshifts The Pro Gear Shift Assistant does not p...

Page 103: ...If braking is carried out in this sit uation 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 mu...

Page 104: ...s and an ABS fault is indicated A self diagnosis routine must be com pleted before the error will be displayed In addition to problems on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS unusual driving conditions can a...

Page 105: ...rcycle especially when ap proaching the limits imposed by the laws of physics The ENDURO riding mode should be activated for off road riding In this mode the controlling intervention by the ASC is car...

Page 106: ...rot tle grip somewhat to achieve a stable driving state again as quickly as possible On a slippery surface the throttle grip should never be suddenly turned back completely without pulling the clutch...

Page 107: ...f 68 F 20 C No tempera ture compensation takes place in the inflation pressure testers at filling stations meaning that the measured tire inflation pressure varies according to tyre temper ature As a...

Page 108: ...6 106 z Technology in detail...

Page 109: ...ions 108 Onboard tool kit 108 Engine oil 109 Brake system 110 Coolant 114 Clutch 116 Wheel rims and tires 116 Wheels 117 Front wheel stand 122 Bulbs 124 Air filter 128 Jump starting 130 Battery 131 Fu...

Page 110: ...are required to carry out some of the work If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool kit Standard tool kit 1 Screwdriver handle U...

Page 111: ...e engine oil level is correct only check the oil level with the en gine at operating temperature Switch off engine at operating temperature Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on c...

Page 112: ...to specified level Engine oil quantity for topping up max 1 quarts max 0 95 l Dif ference between MIN and MAX Checking engine oil level 109 Install the oil filler cover 3 Brake system Checking brake...

Page 113: ...r clearly visible Dropping below the mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system...

Page 114: ...ure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini mum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably...

Page 115: ...nding 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 Checking rea...

Page 116: ...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 Moto...

Page 117: ...Remove screws 1 Remove the side panels at po sitions 2 3 and 4 from the holders Open cap 1 of coolant expan sion tank and add coolant up to specified level Check coolant level 114 Close cap of coolan...

Page 118: ...orse before the legally prescribed minimum tread depth is reached Have tires replaced even be fore the minimum tread depth is reached Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check tire...

Page 119: ...the control unit as the basis for all necessary calcu lations A change in these sizes due to conversion to others than the wheels installed as standard equipment can seriously affect the control comfo...

Page 120: ...ipers Once the calipers have been removed there is a risk of the brake pads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake rotor on reassem bly Do not operate the...

Page 121: ...front wheel Place front wheel down and roll it forward out of the front suspension Remove spacer bushing 1 from the wheel hub Installing front wheel Malfunctions may occur during control interventions...

Page 122: ...on of rota tion arrows on the tires or on the rim Roll front wheel into front suspension Lift front wheel and install quick release axle 1 Remove front wheel stand and firmly compress front forks Do n...

Page 123: ...aired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the disks Before driving off check that the braking effect kicks in without any delay Engage the brakes repeatedly continuing until the brake p...

Page 124: ...l systems at the beginning of this chapter Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the tightening torques checked by a sp...

Page 125: ...and level support sur face Use basic stand with front wheel mount The base stand and its accessories are avail able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Loosen screws 1 Push the two mounts 2...

Page 126: ...ront wheel stand down and raise motorcycle Bulbs Replacing bulbs for dipped and main beam headlights The alignment of connec tor spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following...

Page 127: ...ightsOE LED To protect the glass against soiling only grasp the bulb by the base Insert bulb 2 while ensuring that the lug 3 is in the correct position The alignment of the bulb may differ from the il...

Page 128: ...ective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W with LED headlightsOE LED To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface always use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulb Insert bulb 1...

Page 129: ...sing Remove bulb 1 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Replace defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V...

Page 130: ...com pletely replaced only For de tails please contact a special ist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Dealer Replace additional LED headlight with additional LED headlightOA The L...

Page 131: ...air filter insert 2 or re place if necessary Insert air filter insert 2 and frame 1 Lay on air filter cover Install screws 1 Position center fairing panel while paying attending to con nections 1 to t...

Page 132: ...ard electrical sys tem when jump starting the engine Remove the protective cap 1 Begin by connecting one end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal 2 on the dis charged battery and the other...

Page 133: ...4 weeks a trickle charger should be connected to the battery BMW Motorrad has devel oped a trickle charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this cha...

Page 134: ...le s electronics In this case charge the battery directly at the terminals of the disconnected battery Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suitable charger Comply with operating instr...

Page 135: ...accessible Remove positive battery ca ble 1 and pull out battery If the 12 V battery is in stalled incorrectly or if the terminals are interchanged dur ing jump starting etc the fuse for the voltage r...

Page 136: ...rew 1 Set clock 53 Set date 54 Fuses Replacing fuses Switch off ignition Remove rider s seat 78 Disconnect plug 1 If defective fuses are bridged this results in a danger of short circuit and thus a da...

Page 137: ...horized BMW Motorrad retailer Install connector 1 Install rider s seat 78 Fuse assignment 1 10 A Instrument cluster Anti theft alarm system DWA Ignition switch Diagnostic socket 2 7 5 A Multifunction...

Page 138: ...7 136 z Maintenance...

Page 139: ...Accessories General instructions 138 Onboard power sockets 138 Navigation system 139 Case 144 Topcase 146 8 137 z Accessories...

Page 140: ...vehicle must not infringe on national road vehicle construction and use regulations of your country Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer offers you qualified advise when choosing genuine BMW parts ac...

Page 141: ...torrad Navigator IV and the BMW Motorrad Navigator V The locking system of the Mount Cradle offers no pro tection against theft Remove the navigation system and store in a safe place after every drive...

Page 142: ...ith a rotat ing movement Cover audibly engages Slide shut off lock 2 to right Turn ignition key 3 clockwise Cover 1 is secured Operating the navigation system The following description refers to the N...

Page 143: ...activa tion of certain functions on the Navigator display These func tions are marked with an right arrow or a left arrow above the corresponding touch field The function is triggered by long actuati...

Page 144: ...onal extras installed The Mediaplayer function is only available when using a Bluetooth device in accordance with the A2DP standard e g a BMW Motorrad communication system Mediaplayer Long actuation t...

Page 145: ...igator V can be secured against unau thorized use with a four digit PIN Garmin Lock When this func tion is activated once the Navi gator GPS receiver is cradled on the motorcycle and the ignition is s...

Page 146: ...el Close case lid The lid clicks audibly into place If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot of the case lock is oriented in the direction of travel the lock tab can be damaged Before foldi...

Page 147: ...Removing case Turn key 1 clockwise Hold down yellow locking de vice 2 and fold out carrying handle 3 Pull up red release lever 1 Locking flap 2 pops up Fold locking flap all the way open Remove case f...

Page 148: ...n when the slot of the case lock is oriented in the direction of travel the lock tab can be damaged Before folding down the carrying handle make sure that the slot of the case lock is perpendicular to...

Page 149: ...e damaged Before folding down the carrying handle make sure that the slot of the Topcase lock is vertical Fold carrying handle 1 down Carrying handle audibly en gages Turn key 2 counterclockwise and r...

Page 150: ...ing flap all the way open Remove topcase from mount ing by its handle Mounting topcase Pull red lever 1 toward rear Locking flap 2 pops up Fold locking flap all the way open Hook topcase into front ho...

Page 151: ...ng handle is folded down when the slot of the Topcase lock is horizontal the lock tab can be damaged Before folding down the carrying handle make sure that the slot of the Topcase lock is vertical Fol...

Page 152: ...8 150 z Accessories...

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

Page 154: ...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 wit...

Page 155: ...cially 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 over...

Page 156: ...these locations Storing the motorcycle Completely fill the motorcycle s fuel tank Clean motorcycle Remove battery 132 Spray the brake and clutch lever and the center and side stand pivots with a suita...

Page 157: ...s 157 Engine 159 Fuel 160 Engine oil 161 Clutch 162 Transmission 162 Rear wheel drive 163 Suspension 163 Brakes 164 Wheels and tires 165 Electrical system 166 Alarm system 167 Frame 167 Dimensions 168...

Page 158: ...rt Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling proc...

Page 159: ...se axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb ft 38 Nm Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 Micro encapsulated or medium strength screw lock 6 lb ft...

Page 160: ...thread M10 x 1 25 16 lb ft 22 Nm Adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 18 lb ft 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block handlebar clamp on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front in the di...

Page 161: ...terbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 4 in 101 mm Piston stroke 2 9 in 73 mm Compression ratio 12 5 1 Rated output 125 hp 92 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 92 lb ft 125 Nm...

Page 162: ...fuel consumption If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad reta...

Page 163: ...ce molybdenum based substances are prohibited because they would attack the coat ings on engine components BMW Motorrad rec ommends that you use the BMW Motorrad oils available from your BMW Motorrad...

Page 164: ...al gears Transmission gear ratios 1 000 60 60 teeth Primary gear ratio 1 650 33 20 teeth Transmission input ratio 2 438 39 16 teeth 1st gear 1 714 36 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 059...

Page 165: ...bridge tilt decoupled leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame Design of the front wheel suspension Central spring st...

Page 166: ...rically adjustable rebound stage and compression damping electrically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 7 9 in 200 mm with loweringOE 6 7 in 170 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydra...

Page 167: ...num cast wheel with cross spoke wheelsOE Cross spoke wheel Front wheel rim size 3 0 x19 Front tire designation 120 70 19 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel with cross spoke wheelsOE Cros...

Page 168: ...RDC Battery Battery design AGM Absorptive Glass Mat battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D J Electrode gap of spark plug 0...

Page 169: ...10 W Alarm system Activation time Approx 30 s Alarm duration Approx 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Frame Frame design Steel tube frame with partially self supporting drive unit steel tube rear frame Loca...

Page 170: ...s seat height 33 5 34 3 in 850 870 mm without rider at un laden weight with low rider s seatOE 32 3 33 1 in 820 840 mm without rider at un laden weight with loweringOE 31 5 32 3 in 800 820 mm without...

Page 171: ...ht 525 lbs 238 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road fuel tank 90 full without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs 450 kg Maximum payload 467 lbs 212 kg Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 1...

Page 172: ...10 170 z Technical data...

Page 173: ...vice Reporting safety defects 172 BMW Motorrad Service 173 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 173 Maintenance procedures 173 Confirmation of maintenance work 175 Confirmation of service 180 11 171 z Servi...

Page 174: ...if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW o...

Page 175: ...torrad urges you to observe the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual Doc umentation confirming regular maintenance is esse...

Page 176: ...d and enters the date for the next service For riders who drive long dis tances annually it may be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding maximum odome...

Page 177: ...intenance 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 Signatur...

Page 178: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 179: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 180: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 181: ...eter 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 Nex...

Page 182: ...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 1...

Page 183: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 181 z Service...

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

Page 185: ...Appendix Certificate 184 12 183 z Appendix...

Page 186: ...eceived 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 caus...

Page 187: ...01 489 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 ra...

Page 188: ...pareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouilla...

Page 189: ...g 132 Maintenance instructions 131 Removing 132 Technical data 166 Warning for battery charging voltage 37 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 113 Checking front fluid level 112 Front reservoir 1...

Page 190: ...witch kill switch 17 Operating 58 Engine Starting 84 Technical data 159 Warning for electronic engine management 30 Warning for the engine management system 36 Engine oil Checking level 109 Fill locat...

Page 191: ...tart 130 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...

Page 192: ...ning indicators 25 Overviews Instrument cluster 18 Left side of vehicle 11 Left hand multifunction switch 15 Multifunction display 22 Right side of vehicle 13 Right hand multifunction switch 17 Undern...

Page 193: ...168 Electrical system 166 Engine 159 Engine oil 161 Frame 167 Fuel 160 Rear wheel drive 163 Spark plugs 166 Standards 7 Suspension 163 Transmission 162 Weights 169 Wheels and tires 165 Tire Pressure C...

Page 194: ...36 Engine oil level 37 Fuel reserve 36 Immobilizer 29 Outside temperature warning 29 Overview 20 23 Tire Pressure Monitor 32 Weights Load capacity table 14 Technical data 169 Wheels Check wheel rims 1...

Page 195: ...13 193 z Index...

Page 196: ...gnized 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...

Page 197: ...with lower fuel quality the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer max 10 ethanol E10 87 AKI 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Ap...

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