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Rider's Manual

R 1200 GS Adventure

Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS ADVENTURE

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Page 3: ...y of BMW riders Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance We hope that you will enjoy rid ing your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe BMW Motorrad ...

Page 4: ...uctions 5 Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 3 Status indicators 19 Standard status indicators 20 Status indicators with on board computerOE 21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE 22 Tyre pressure monitoring RDCOE 51 Lights 52 Turn indicators 53 Hazard warning flashers 54 Emergency off switch kill switch 55 Grip heatingOE 56 ...

Page 5: ...g details 83 8 Maintenance 101 General instructions 102 Toolkit 102 Engine oil 103 Brake system general 105 Brake pads 105 Brake fluid 108 Clutch 109 Tyres 110 Rims 111 Paint care 139 Protective wax coating 140 Laying up motorcycle 140 Restoring motorcycle to use 140 10 Technical data 141 Troubleshooting chart 142 Threaded fasteners 143 Engine 145 Fuel 146 ...

Page 6: ...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 net work 159 Maintenance work 159 ...

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

Page 8: ...your motorcycle is a precondition for generous treat Specific 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 OE Optional extra The motorcycles are as sembled complete with all the BMW optional ex tras originally ordered OA Optional accessory You can obtain option al acc...

Page 9: ... Rider s Manual describes option al extras OE offered by BMW and selected optional accessor Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsche Institut für Normung e V Versions for individual countries may differ 1 7 tions ...

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Page 11: ...General views General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 14 Handlebar fitting left 15 Handlebar fitting right 16 2 9 iews ...

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Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Clutch fluid reservoir 109 2 Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the in strument cluster 67 3 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear suspension 65 2 11 iews ...

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Page 15: ...General view right side 1 Fuel filler neck 81 2 Vehicle Identification Num ber VIN on steering head bearing 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 105 4 Air filter underneath tank cover 127 2 13 iews ...

Page 16: ...Underneath the seat 1 Battery 131 2 Rider s Manual 3 Toolkit 102 4 Puncture repair lit OA un derneath toolkit 5 Helmet holder 69 2 14 iews ...

Page 17: ...Handlebar fitting left 1 Operating the odometer 45 Operating the on board computerOE 48 2 Operating ASCOE 58 3 Operating the ABSOE 56 4 Horn 5 Flashing turn indicators 2 15 iews ...

Page 18: ...dlebar fitting right 1 Emergency off switch kill switch 55 2 Starter button 74 3 Flashing turn indicators right 53 Hazard warn ing flashers 54 4 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 54 Pushbut 2 16 iews ...

Page 19: ...Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Rev counter 3 Telltale lights 20 4 Multifunction display 20 5 Telltale light anti theft alarm OE and sensor for instru ment lighting 2 17 iews ...

Page 20: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Side light 2 18 iews ...

Page 21: ...Status indicators Status indicators Standard status indicators 20 Status indicators with on board com puterOE 21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE 22 Standard warnings 22 3 19 ators ...

Page 22: ...s indicators Multifunction display Telltale lights Gear indicator The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the display If no gear is engaged the neutral telltale light also lights up Engine temperature 3 20 ators ...

Page 23: ...o in this example the next service is due in March 2007 the countdown distance 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 remains permanently visible Status indicators with on board computerOE 3 21 ators ...

Page 24: ...Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Standard warnings Mode of presentation The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 22 ators ...

Page 25: ...ts up yellow EWS appears on the display Electronic immobiliser active 24 Lights up yellow FUEL appears on the display Fuel down to reserve 24 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Engine in emergency operation mode 24 3 23 ators ...

Page 26: ...n result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly Do not run the fuel tank dry The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel 4 l Engine power level might be lower than normal adapt your style of riding accordingly The engine control unit has dia gnosed a fault In exceptional cases the engine stops and re fuses to start Otherwise the en gine runs in emergency operating mo...

Page 27: ...ectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Insufficient battery charge current General warning light shows red Battery is not being charged You can continue to ride until the battery is discharged Bear in mind however that the en gine could cut out suddenly and that the battery could dis charge until completely flat in which case it might ...

Page 28: ...brake light and rear light bulb 121 Front light bulb defective LAMPF appears on the dis Replacing parking light bulb 121 Replacing turn indicator bulbs front and rear 123 Bulbs defective General warning light shows yellow LAMPS appears on the dis play Warnings issued by the on board computerOE Mode of presentation 3 26 ators ...

Page 29: ...Warnings overview Meaning Appears on the dis play Engine oil level too low 28 Check Oil ap pears on the dis play Appears on the dis Ice warning 28 3 27 ators ...

Page 30: ...as registered an excessively low oil level The only exact way of checking Ice warning Ice crystal symbol appears on the display 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 forming at measured ABS status indicatorsOE Mode of presentation 3 28 ators ...

Page 31: ...possible warnings on the next page 3 29 ators ...

Page 32: ...Warnings overview Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 31 Lights up ABS deactivated 31 Lights up ABS fault 31 3 30 ators ...

Page 33: ...motorcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel sensors to be tested ABS fault ABS warning light shows The ABS control unit has detec ted a fault The ABS function is not available You can continue to ride the motorcycle but make due pro vision for the fact that the ABS ASC status indicatorsOE Mode of presentation 3 31 ators ...

Page 34: ...verview Meaning Quick flashes yel low Appears on the dis play ASC intervention 33 Quick flashes yel low Appears on the dis play Off road ASC intervention 33 Slow flashes Self diagnosis not completed 33 3 32 ators ...

Page 35: ...ider visual feedback on control intervention even after the critical situation has been dealt with Self diagnosis not completed ASC symbol slow flashes Self diagnosis did not complete Self diagnosis did not complete so the ASC function is not avail able The engine must be run ning and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 5 km h in order for ASC self diagnosis to complete Pull away slowly ...

Page 36: ...unit has detec ted a fault The ASC function and the off road ASC function are not available RDC status indicatorsOE Mode of presentation The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page 88 and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page 3 34 ators ...

Page 37: ...Warnings overview Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance 36 the critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler ance 36 3 35 ators ...

Page 38: ... the public air line at a petrol sta tion or motorway service area to adjust the tyre pressure by this amount Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance General warning light flashes red If tyre pressure is incorrect it is essential to adapt your style of riding accordingly Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest possible opportunity Have the tyre checked for damage by a specialist workshop prefe...

Page 39: ...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 on to accompany the symp toms Under these circum stances Motorcycle is fitted with wheels not equipped with RDC sensors Fit wheels and tyres equipped with RDC sensors One or two RDC sensors have failed Have th...

Page 40: ...ortion of its original capacity There 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 status indicatorsOE Mode of presentation 3 38 ators ...

Page 41: ...Warnings overview Meaning DWALO appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery weak 40 Lights up yellow DWA appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery flat 40 3 39 ators ...

Page 42: ...anti theft alarm has lost a significant proportion of its original capa The integral battery in the anti theft alarm has lost its entire ori ginal capacity There is no assur ance that the anti theft alarm will be operational if the motorcycle s battery is disconnected Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer 3 40 ators ...

Page 43: ... Operation Ignition switch and steering lock 42 Electronic immobiliser EWS 43 Clock 44 Odometer and tripmeters 45 On board computerOE 48 Seat height 59 Windscreen 60 Clutch 60 Brakes 60 Shift lever 62 4 41 ation ...

Page 44: ...formation on the electronic immobiliser EWS if a key is lost or mislaid 43 Ignition switch and steering lock Switching on ignition with OE Automatic Stability Control ASC Turn the key to position 1 ASC self diagnosis is performed in addition to the checks outlined above 76 Switching off ignition 4 42 ation ...

Page 45: ...lebars slightly Ignition lights and all function circuits switched off Handlebars locked Key can be removed individual keys for example if a particular key goes missing The engine cannot be started with a key that has been barred In key electronics The motorcycle s electronics exchange certain continuously changing signals with the elec tronics in the key these signals 4 43 ation ...

Page 46: ...a keys You can obtain replacement extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer The keys are part of an integrated secur ity system so the dealer is un Set the clock only when the mo torcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition Alternatively repeatedly press 4 44 ation ...

Page 47: ...with OE On board computer or with OE Tyre pressure control RDC Hold down the button Odometer and tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on the ignition 4 45 ation ...

Page 48: ...ipmeter 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II Residual range once fuel level is down to reserve with OE On board computer or with OE Tyre pressure control RDC Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter 4 46 ation ...

Page 49: ...If you prefer you can use but with OE On board computer or with OE Tyre pressure control RDC Residual range 4 47 ation ...

Page 50: ...e new level If the sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel level reading nor the residual range readout can be updated The calculated range is an approximate value Con Press button 1 Average speed Average consumption Range Oil level Tyre pressures OE Ambient temperature 4 48 ation ...

Page 51: ...rawing your atten tion to the risk of black ice form ing The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time Resetting average speed Average consumption 4 49 ation ...

Page 52: ...e When refuelling after running on reserve make sure that you top up the tank to a level above re serve as otherwise the sensor will not be able to register the new level If the sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel level reading nor the range 4 50 ation ...

Page 53: ... the oil level the next time you stop for fuel Oil level cannot be meas ured conditions as stated above not satisfied If you call up another read ing on the on board com Tyre pressure monitoring RDCOE Viewing tyre pressure readings Switch on the ignition 4 51 ation ...

Page 54: ...ide light The side lights switch on auto matically when the ignition is switched on The side lights place a strain on the battery Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely High beam headlight and headlight flasher 4 52 ation ...

Page 55: ... parking lights Switch off the ignition Supplementary headlightOE The turn indicators are can celled automatically after you have ridden for approxim ately 10 seconds or covered a distance of about 200 m 4 53 ation ...

Page 56: ... Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary If you press a turn indicat or button with the ignition switched on the turn indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers and remains active until you release the button The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as 4 54 ation ...

Page 57: ...ft and right turn indicator telltale lights flash Switch off the ignition The hazard warning flashers continue to operate Left and right turn indicator telltale lights are off Emergency off switch kill switch A Normal operating position 4 55 ation ...

Page 58: ...Grip heatingOE 2 Heating off Press and hold down ABS but 4 56 ation ...

Page 59: ...akes by pulling only the handbrake lever the Integral function ensures that the rear wheel is also braked and ABS control remains active for Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS light comes back on there is a fault in the ABS Automatic Stability Control ASCOE Operation The ASC pushbutton enables 4 57 ation ...

Page 60: ...ad ASC Deactivate ASC Activate ASC Switching and deactivating ASC function Switch on the ignition Press and hold down ASC but ASC symbol appears on the display Release the ASC button within three seconds ASC symbol continues to show The ASC function is deactiv ated 4 58 ation ...

Page 61: ... flash release the ASC button within three seconds ASC symbol does not show if self diagnosis has not completed the ASC symbol continues to flash The ASC function is activated Turn the front seat upside down The front seat can work 4 59 ation ...

Page 62: ...not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the The adjusting screw is indexed and is easier to turn if you push the clutch lever forward Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases Turn adjusting screw 1 counter clockwise Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases 4 60 ation ...

Page 63: ...lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill Adjustable footbrake lever You can adjust the footbrake lever for riding seated or stand ing on the footrest pegs Position of the footbrake lever for 4 61 ation ...

Page 64: ...Push pedal 1 of the brake lever Shift lever Adjusting shift lever Peg to gearshift lever 8 Nm Mirrors Adjusting mirrors 4 62 ation ...

Page 65: ...e protective cap over the threaded fastener Spring preload Adjustment for front suspension It is essential to set spring pre load of the front suspension to suit the terrain Increase spring If you want to reduce spring 4 63 ation ...

Page 66: ...h load Spring preload at setting 5 For riding off road Your motorcycle s hand If you want to reduce spring preload turn knob 1 in the dir ection indicated by the LOW arrow Basic setting of spring preload rear Turn the knob as far as it will go counter clockwise in the direction indicated by the 4 64 ation ...

Page 67: ...motor cycle on its stand Adjust the damping character istic using the tool from the on board toolkit to turn adjust ing screw 1 Basic setting of rear sus pension damping charac teristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the dir ection indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direction indicated by the S 4 65 ation ...

Page 68: ... for driving on left driving on right If the motorcycle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of the road applies its asymmet ric low beam headlight will tend to dazzle oncoming traffic 4 66 ation Check tyre pressures against the data below Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with luggage tyre cold Tyre pressure rear Make sure the ground is level and firm an...

Page 69: ...kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Spring preload adjustment might not suffice only if the motorcycle is very heavily loaded Under these circumstances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted Headlight beam throw adjustment A Neutral position 4 67 ation ...

Page 70: ...Turn key 1 clockwise in the Turn key 1 counter clockwise Installing front seat 4 68 ation ...

Page 71: ...ble click Install the rear seat 69 Installing rear seat Install the front seat 68 motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Push down firmly on the rear seat applying pressure to the front of the seat The rear seat engages with an audible click Helmet holder The helmet catch can 4 69 ation ...

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Page 73: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 72 Checklist 73 Starting 74 Running in 77 Riding off road 77 5 71 iding ...

Page 74: ...hock absorber system Imbalanced load Loose clothing Insufficient tyre pressure Poor tyre tread Etc Correct loading Overloading and imbal Do not ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is colourless and odourless but highly toxic Inhaling the exhaust fumes therefore represents a 5 72 iding ...

Page 75: ...gine with a spark plug Risk of fire Temperatures at the exhaust are 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 materi Tampering with the engine control unit Tampering with the engine control unit can damage the motorcycle and cause acci dents Do not tamper with the engine cont...

Page 76: ...r 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 the clutch un til after you have switched on the ignition as otherwise the engine Pre ride check is performed 75 with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Switch on the ignition Pre ride check is performed 75 ABS self diagnosis is performed 75 5 74 i...

Page 77: ... General warning light when the ignition is switched on this is the Pre Ride Check The General warning light shows first CHECK appears on the dis play If the General warning light does not show Some malfunctions cannot be indicated if the Gener al warning light cannot be dis played Check that the General warning light comes on and that it shows 5 75 iding ...

Page 78: ...ault appears when ABS self dia gnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind that neither the ABS function nor the integral brak ing function is available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis compat ible system components with the motorcycle at a standstill ASC symbol slow flashes Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis co...

Page 79: ...eed 4000 min 1 No full load acceleration Avoid low engine speeds at full load Do not omit the first inspection after 500 1200 km Tyres New tyres have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in This running in pro cedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip Tyres do not have their full 5 77 iding ...

Page 80: ... off roading re member to correct spring preload and shock absorber damping characteristics before you return to surfaced roads Deactivatable ABSOE You can deactivate the BMW braking force can be transmitted without the wheel locking To optimise stopping distance apply the front brakes rapidly and keep on increasing the force you apply to the brake lever This makes the best possible use of the dyn...

Page 81: ...ail to take effect immediately if the motorcycle was ridden 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 moisture on the discs or brake pads Apply the brakes in good time until the brakes have been cleaned The brake pads will wear more rapidly if you ride fre quently on unsu...

Page 82: ... the handlebars turned to the right On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Turn the handlebars to full left or right lock Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced An extended side stand can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is moving and lead to a fall Retract the side stand before moving the motorcycle Sit...

Page 83: ...oving motorcycle from centre stand Unlock the steering lock Place your left hand on the left handlebar grip With your right hand grip the rear grab handle or the rear frame Push the motorcycle forward off the centre stand Do not fill the tank past the bot tom edge of the filler neck Fuel attacks plastics which become dull or unsightly Wipe off plastic parts immediately if they come into contact wi...

Page 84: ...Open the protective cap tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ RON Super un leaded 91 ROZ RON Regular unleaded fuel grade 5 82 iding ...

Page 85: ...Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE 84 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASCOE 86 Tyre pressure monitoring RDCOE 88 6 83 etails ...

Page 86: ... factors hat include the coefficient of friction of the road surface Loose stones ice and snow or a wet road all have much lower coefficients of fric tion than a clean dry asphalt sur face The lower the coefficient What are the effects of surface irregularities Humps and surface irregular ities can cause the wheels to lose contact temporarily with the road surface if this happens the braking force...

Page 87: ...he front wheel does not lock up until very late if at all Consequently ABS does not in tervene until very late if at all Under these circumstances the rear wheel can lift off the ground and the outcome can be a high What is the design baseline for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Within the limits imposed by physics the BMW Motorrad In tegral ABS ensures directional stability on any surface The sys tem i...

Page 88: ...ked by the en What significance devolves on regular maintenance Invariably a technical sys tem cannot perform beyond the abilities dictated by its level of maintenance In order to ensure that the BMW Motorrad ABS is always main momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is unable to counteract their effects Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASCOE How does ASC work The BMW M...

Page 89: ... the laws of physics Invari ably the rider bears responsibil ity for assessing road and traffic conditions and adopting his or her style of riding accordingly Do not take risks that would neg ate the additional safety offered by this system reasons and an ASC fault mes sage is issued Self diagnos is has to complete before fault messages can be issued The BMW Motorrad ASC can shut down automaticall...

Page 90: ...d without pulling the clutch at the same time Engine braking torque can cause the rear wheel to lock with a corresponding loss of stability The BWM Motorrad ASC is un able to control a situation of this nature each tyre until the tyre pressure signal is received for the first time The sensors continue to transmit the measured value sig nals for approximately 15 minutes after the motorcycle comes t...

Page 91: ...s almost invariably show temperature dependent tyre pressures so in most instances these gauge readings will not tally with the readings shown by the multifunction display Tyre pressure ranges The RDC control unit differenti 6 89 etails ...

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Page 93: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 92 Power socket 92 Luggage 93 CaseOA 94 TopcaseOA 97 7 91 ories ...

Page 94: ...W has approved can be obtained from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer together without constituting a safety haz 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 consequently they are not sufficient in some circum stances Power socket Ratings 7 92 o...

Page 95: ... the start procedure Cable routing Luggage Correct loading Overloading and imbal anced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Pack heavy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Max load in each case OA left and right 10 kg Max load in topcase OA 5 kg Aluminium rubbings It is adv...

Page 96: ...es as an optional ac cessory to make the cases and topcase easier to carry These optional accessories also make good lashing points for items of luggage and the wa tertight bag optional accessory You can open the lid of the case at either catch The case is unlocked Closing cases 7 94 ories ...

Page 97: ...Turn key 1 clockwise Disengage retainer 1 Engage retainer 1 7 95 ories ...

Page 98: ...The case is unlocked Installing case Press catch 2 out as far as it 7 96 ories ...

Page 99: ...and off roading It is advisable to either remove the topcase or fit the backrest cushion available as an optional extra if you intend off roading Opening topcase Pull catch 2 up as far as it will Push topcase lid and catch 2 7 97 ories ...

Page 100: ...The topcase is locked Remove the key Removing topcase Press catch 2 down as far as it Installing topcase 7 98 ories ...

Page 101: ...own until to push the motorcycle forward off its centre stand The topcase is locked Remove the key Adjustable topcase mount The topcase mount can be in stalled on the luggage carrier or instead of the rear seat 7 99 ories ...

Page 102: ...cushion available as an optional accessory Repositioning topcase mount Install the topcase mounts at 7 100 ories ...

Page 103: ...Maintenance Maintenance General instructions 102 Toolkit 102 Engine oil 103 Brake system general 105 Brake pads 105 Jump starting 130 Battery 131 8 101 ance ...

Page 104: ...tening torques are lis ted as applicable The tightening torques for the threaded fasten ers on your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled Technical Toolkit Standard on board toolkit 3 Open ended spanner Adjust the mirror arm 4 Hook wrench Adjusting spring preload front 5 Extension For use with hook wrench 6 Tool for oil cap 8 102 ance ...

Page 105: ...ry terminals 6 Adapter Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinter pretation this in turn means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil In order to ensure that the en gine oil level is read correctly check the oil level only after a lengthy trip 8 103 ance ...

Page 106: ...Check the oil level in oil level an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Topping up engine oil Check the engine oil level 103 8 104 ance ...

Page 107: ...ct working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem performed by a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking operation of brakes Brake pads Checking front brake pad thickness Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible brake pad thickness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can...

Page 108: ...d Checking rear brake pad thickness Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible brake pad thickness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake system 8 106 ance ...

Page 109: ...Visually inspect brake pads 1 Brake pad wear The rear brake has a mechanical brake pad wear indicator 8 107 ance ...

Page 110: ...fluid level front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check the brake fluid level at Check the brake fluid level in 8 108 ance ...

Page 111: ...y reduces braking efficiency Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever 8 109 ance ...

Page 112: ...Check the clutch fluid level in cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer The clutch system is filled with a special hydraulic fluid that does not have to be changed Tyres 8 110 ance ...

Page 113: ... TWI or by an arrow If the tyre tread is worn to minim in mind when riding a motorcycle fitted with massive bar tyres Affix a label stating the maximum permissible speed in the rider s field of vision Rims Checking rims Make sure the ground is level to the notes of the individual spokes If the notes vary Have the spokes checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ...

Page 114: ...list workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand with OE BMW Motorrad Integral Once the calipers have 8 112 ance ...

Page 115: ...with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Force the brake pads slightly Remove axle clamping screw 7 8 113 ance ...

Page 116: ...ont brake particularly the BMW Integral ABS in the course of the pro cedure described below Take care not to damage the brake system in particular the ABS sensor with cable and the ABS sensor ring The front wheel must be sensor cable the ABS sensor ring and the ABS sensor 8 114 ance ...

Page 117: ...Raise the front wheel install with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Install securing screws 3 on 8 115 ance ...

Page 118: ...brake pedal depressed Firmly pull the handbrake lever several times The pressure point must be clearly perceptible with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Switch on the ignition Parts of the exhaust system The wheel studs for the 8 116 ance ...

Page 119: ...ied torque in diagonally opposite sequence Rear wheel to wheel car The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with a centre stand or without other auxiliary stands A motor cycle resting only on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary Slacken adjusting screws 1 8 117 ance ...

Page 120: ... General instructions A warning appears in the multi function display if a bulb is de fective If the brake or rear light fails the symbol is accompan ied by the General warning light which lights up yellow If the rear light fails the second filament of 8 118 ance ...

Page 121: ... in the section entitled Technical data in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Turn the handlebars all the way Turn cover 2 for low beam headlight counter clockwise and remove it 8 119 ance ...

Page 122: ...Release spring clips 4 at top Bulb for low beam head light H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Engage spring clip 4 in the 8 120 ance ...

Page 123: ...and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Turn the handlebars all the way to the right Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Install the bulb in the bulb socket 8 121 ance ...

Page 124: ...hat the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Press bulb 3 into its socket Press bulb 3 into its socket 8 122 ance ...

Page 125: ...Seat bulb housing 2 in its hold Remove screw 1 Turn bulb 2 counter clockwise 8 123 ance ...

Page 126: ... 10 W Working from the inboard side Replacing auxiliary headlightsOE If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported 8 124 ance ...

Page 127: ...Pivot the headlight lens for ward Pull bulb housing 5 down until Bulb for auxiliary head light with OE Supplementary head light H11 PGJ 19 2 12 V 55 W 8 125 ance ...

Page 128: ...Push bulb housing 5 up into Tighten screw 2 Squeeze locking clips 1 at top 8 126 ance ...

Page 129: ...Replace fuse 3 for left head Remove screw 1 Disengage retaining clip 1 8 127 ance ...

Page 130: ...Pull the intake air pipe out of Installing air filter Position intake air pipe 2 on 8 128 ance ...

Page 131: ...the intake and that the throttle valve is seated against the stop Seat side panel 2 in holders 3 Remove screw 1 8 129 ance ...

Page 132: ...rd Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running A short circuit can res ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident 8 130 ance ...

Page 133: ...rminal of the dis charged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the donor battery Then connect one end of the black jump lead to negative ter minal 2 of the donor battery and the other end to the neg Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing the jump leads Disconnect the jump lead from the negative terminals first then disconnect the second lead from the po...

Page 134: ...ed during long periods of disuse without having to disconnect the battery from the motorcycle s on board systems You can ob tain additional information from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer flat Attempting to charge a com pletely flat battery via the on board socket can cause damage to the motorcycle s electronics If a battery has discharged to the extent that it is completely flat it has to be...

Page 135: ... charged The on board socket is switched off when this happens Comply with the operating in structions of the charger Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger s terminal clips from the battery terminals The battery has to be re charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse See the instructions Remove the front seat 68 8 133 ance ...

Page 136: ...on Place the battery in the battery compartment positive termin al on the right in the forward direction of travel Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short circuits Always proceed in the correct sequence Never install the battery without the protective cap Connect battery positive lead 4 first Close protective cap 3 for the 8 134 ance ...

Page 137: ...on nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time it will be necessary to enter the current date in the instrument cluster in order to ensure that the service due indicator func tions correctly If you want to have the date set 8 135 ance ...

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Page 139: ...Care Care Care products 138 Washing motorcycle 138 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 138 Paint care 139 Protective wax coating 140 9 137 z Care ...

Page 140: ...ts 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 motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months Use only cold water to wash off road salt The high pressure of steam cleaners can damage seals the hydraulic brake system the electrical system an...

Page 141: ... by covering the af Chrome Use plenty of water and BMW shampoo to clean chrome par ticularly if it has been exposed to road salt Use chrome polish for additional treatment Aluminium parts Clean aluminium parts with a suitable cleaning agent these 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 pr...

Page 142: ...x coating BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or products containing carnauba wax or synthetic wax It is time to rewax the paint work when water puddles on the surface instead of forming beads ers can provide suitable auxili ary stands Before laying the vehicle up out of use have the en gine oil and the oil filter element changed by a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW...

Page 143: ...Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart 142 Threaded fasteners 143 Engine 145 Fuel 146 Engine oil 146 Riding specifications 156 10 141 l data ...

Page 144: ...ll switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand 74 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 74 Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever 10 142 l data ...

Page 145: ...Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 10 9 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm 10 143 l data ...

Page 146: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece M10 25 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block M10 30 Nm 10 144 l data ...

Page 147: ...n four stroke opposed twin air cooled with oil cooled exhaust ports installed longitudinally two overhead camshafts electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm 10 145 l data ...

Page 148: ...el Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ RON Super unleaded 91 ROZ RON Regular unleaded fuel grade us able with power and consumption related restric tions Usable fuel capacity 33 l Reserve fuel 4 l 10 146 l data ...

Page 149: ... at low temperatures SAE 10 W 40 10 30 C Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W 40 0 C SAE 20 W 40 0 C SAE 5 W 50 20 C High grade and synthetic oils operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W 50 20 C High grade and synthetic oils operation 10 147 l data ...

Page 150: ...ox with integral reaction damper claw action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1 824 31 17 teeth Primary transmission ratio 2 277 41 18 teeth 1st gear 1 583 38 24 teeth 2nd gear 1 259 34 27 teeth 3rd gear 10 148 l data ...

Page 151: ...ading link pivot mounted on engine and tele scopic forks central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring travel front 210 mm At wheel Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber adjustable rebound damping and 10 149 l data ...

Page 152: ...s As at 24 04 2007 Front Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 101 L 110 80 R19 M C 59V TL Rear Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 152 L 150 70 R17 M C 69V TL Front Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 501 R 110 80 R19 M C 59V TL Rear Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 502 R 150 70 R17 M C 69V TL 10 150 l data ...

Page 153: ...59R M S Rear Metzeler MCE Karoo 150 70 R17 M C 69R M S max 170 km h The permissible top speed must be indicated by readily noticeable means e g sticker affixed in the rider s field of vision Front Metzeler Tourance Front 110 80 R19 M C 10 151 l data ...

Page 154: ...ss spoked wheel with 40 spokes MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4 00 x 17 Tyre designation rear 150 70 R 17 M C 69 V TL Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with luggage tyre cold 10 152 l data ...

Page 155: ...anufacturer and designation EXT 14 BS Battery type AGM Absorptive Glass Mat battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE 10 153 l data ...

Page 156: ...5 W Bulb for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for tail light brake light P21 5W 12 V 5 W 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W with OE White turn indicators RY10W 12 V 10 W 10 154 l data ...

Page 157: ...Frame type Two part tubular steel frame and load bearing drive unit Type plate location On left side behind side cover VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2250 mm 10 155 l data ...

Page 158: ...ght 256 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 475 kg Maximum payload 219 kg Without optional extras optional accessor ies Riding specifications 10 156 l data ...

Page 159: ...ervice Service BMW Motorrad service 158 BMW Motorrad service quality 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 158 BMW Motorrad service network 159 Maintenance work 159 11 157 rvice ...

Page 160: ...orrad recom mends that you contact your au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have questions regarding your motorcycle BMW Motorrad service quality Certain signs of wear moreover may otherwise not be noticed until it is too late to put them right at moderate cost Your au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer s mechanics know every detail of your motorcycle and can take re medial action if necessary before...

Page 161: ...ce Contact Europe or Service Contact Africa Amer ica Asia Australia Oceania Maintenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Your authorised BMW motor cycle dealer conducts the BMW pre delivery check before hand the date when the next service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their motorcycles for service be fore the next scheduled date It is to allow for these ca...

Page 162: ...Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service 11 160 rvice ...

Page 163: ...ce Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11 161 rvice ...

Page 164: ...ce Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11 162 rvice ...

Page 165: ...ce Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11 163 rvice ...

Page 166: ...ce Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11 164 rvice ...

Page 167: ... of 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 11 165 rvice ...

Page 168: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 166 rvice ...

Page 169: ...34 Maintenance instructions 131 Removal 14 Warning for battery charge current 25 Beam throw 11 BMW Motorrad service 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card 158 Replacing brake light and rear light bulb 121 Replacing fuses for auxiliary headlights 126 Replacing high beam headlight bulb 119 Replacing low beam headlight bulb 119 Replacing parking light bulb 121 12 167 z Index ...

Page 170: ...ency 7 Engine oil Checking level 11 Temperature gauge 20 Topping up 11 104 Warning for engine oil level 28 Warning for engine oil pressure 24 Equipment 7 EWS 43 G Gear indicator 20 Grip heating 16 56 H Handlebar fittings General view left side 15 General view right side 16 Hazard warning flashers 15 16 Switching off 55 12 168 z Index ...

Page 171: ... starting 130 M Maintenance General instructions 102 Mirrors Adjusting 62 63 Motorcycle General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Laying up 140 Parking 79 P Power socket 11 Pre ride check 75 R Rear wheel drive Technical data 148 Refuelling 81 Removing from stand 79 Reserve 12 169 z Index ...

Page 172: ... starting 74 Electrics 152 Engine 145 Frame 155 Rear wheel drive 148 Running gear 149 Spark plugs 153 Standards 7 Transmission 148 Wheels and tyres 150 Turn indicators Left 15 53 Right 16 53 Switching off 16 54 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Label on wheel rim 112 Status indicators 51 Warning 33 34 36 37 Tyres Checking inflation pressure 65 12 170 z Index ...

Page 173: ...Wheels Installing front wheel 114 Installing rear wheel 116 Removing front wheel 112 Removing rear wheel 116 Technical data 150 Windscreen Adjusting 11 60 12 171 z Index ...

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Page 176: ...ector is twisted out of position relative to the handlebar lever to the extent that Impermissible ergonomic set tings see Rider s Manual Adjusting clutch lever han dlebar lever or as applicable Adjusting brake lever handle bar lever Checking freedom of movement of handlebar levers Handschutz_eng fm Seite 129 Donnerstag 17 April 2008 9 23 09 ...

Page 177: ...afety Aligning hand protector Handschutz_eng fm Seite 130 Donnerstag 17 April 2008 9 23 09 ...

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