BMW R 1200 GS - Rider'S Manual Download

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Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parking your motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

7 Engineering

details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

General instructions . . . . . . . 108
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 119

General instructions . . . . . . . 120
Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 153

General instructions . . . . . . . 154
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 164

10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 172
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Protective wax coating . . . . 174

Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

11 Technical data . . . . . . 175

Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS -

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual R1200GS BMW Motorrad bmw motorrad com The Ultimate Riding Machine...

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

Page 3: ...tains informa tion on maintenance and care to help you maintain your vehicle s reliability and safety as well as its value This record of the maintenance work you have had performed on your vehicle is...

Page 4: ...tion to up shift 43 4 Operation 45 Ignition switch steering lock 46 Ignition with Key less Ride 48 Emergency off switch kill switch 52 Lights 53 Daytime riding light 54 Hazard warning lights sys tem 5...

Page 5: ...1 Air filter 138 Light source 139 Jump starting 144 Battery 145 Fuses 149 Diagnostic connector 151 9 Accessories 153 General instructions 154 Power sockets 154 Cases 155 Topcase 158 Navigation system...

Page 6: ...k 192 BMW Service 193 Maintenance schedule 195 Confirmation of mainten ance work 196 Confirmation of service 210 13 Appendix 213 Certificate for electronic immobiliser 214 Certificate for Key less Rid...

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

Page 8: ...ON Low risk hazard Non avoidance can lead to slight or moderate injury WARNING Medium risk hazard Non avoidance can lead to fatal or severe injury DANGER High risk haz ard Non avoidance leads to fatal...

Page 9: ...otorcycle might not be exactly as illus trated in this manual on account of country specific differences If your motorcycle contains equipment that has not been described its description can be found...

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

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

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

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 with daytime running lightOE Daytime riding light 54 2 Fuel filler neck 102 3 Seat lock 76 4 Setting the rear damping down at the spring strut 86 2 11 z General views...

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

Page 15: ...ment of the windscreen 83 5 Power socket 154 6 VIN on steering head bearing Type plate on the frame front right 7 Coolant level indicator 128 Coolant reservoir 128 8 Oil filler neck 123 9 Engine oil l...

Page 16: ...Underneath the seat 1 Standard toolkit 120 2 Rider s Manual 3 Tyre pressure table 4 Payload table 5 Adjusting the front seat height 78 6 Fuses 149 2 14 z General views...

Page 17: ...ruise controlOE Cruise control system 72 3 Hazard warning lights sys tem 56 4 ABS 64 ASC 65 5 with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA Possible set tings 66 6 with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Auxiliary headligh...

Page 18: ...10 with preparation for nav igation systemOE Operating navigation sys tem 166 Multi Controller 11 with daytime running lightOE Daytime riding light 54 2 16 z General views...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 76 2 Riding mode 68 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 52 4 Starter button Start engine 93 2 17 z General views...

Page 20: ...for adapting the brightness of the in strument lighting with alarm system DWA OE Alarm system LED with Keyless RideOE Telltale light for the radio operated key Switching on ignition 49 4 Telltale and...

Page 21: ...ning lights 20 Multifunction display 22 Warning symbols in the display 24 Warnings 25 Service due indicator 40 Fuel reserve 41 Oil level 41 Ambient temperature 42 Tyre pressure 42 Recommendation to up...

Page 22: ...Cruise control system 72 2 Neutral 3 ASC 65 4 Turn indicators 5 ABS 64 6 with EU markets ex portNV Malfunction indicator lamp Emissions warning 32 7 General warning light in combination with warning...

Page 23: ...key Switching on ignition 49 9 High beam headlight 53 10 with daytime running lightOE Daytime riding light 54 11 with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Auxiliary headlights 54 12 Fuel reserve 41 NOTICE The...

Page 24: ...unning lightOE Automatic daytime riding light 55 5 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 76 6 Odometer 57 7 Service due indicator maintenance interval 192 8 Warning symbols 25 9 On boar...

Page 25: ...13 Outside temperature warn ing 42 3 23 z Status indicators...

Page 26: ...s in the display 1 with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE Tyre pressure 42 2 EWS 30 3 Coolant temperature 31 4 Engine oil level 39 5 Engine electronics 31 6 Battery charge 146 7 Warnings 25 3 24 z Stat...

Page 27: ...indic ated by General warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning symbol at 2 or a text warning at 3 The general warn ing light shows yellow or red de pending on the urgency of the warning T...

Page 28: ...biliser active 30 lights up yellow appears on the display Radio operated key out of range 30 lights up yellow Replace the battery of the radio oper ated key 31 lights up red appears on the display Coo...

Page 29: ...play Anti theft alarm battery flat 33 lights up yellow is displayed with one or two arrows and the critical tyre pressure reading also flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance 33 fl...

Page 30: ...lights up yellow RDC appears on the display Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 36 flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 36 lights up ABS fault 36 lights up ABS deactivated 36 quick flashes ASC in...

Page 31: ...lt 38 The gear indicator flashes Gear not trained 38 lights up Fuel down to reserve 38 flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit 39 appears on the display Engine oil level too low...

Page 32: ...au thorised for starting or commu nication between key and engine electronics is disrupted Remove all other vehicle keys from the same ring as the igni tion key Use the emergency key Have the defecti...

Page 33: ...Temperature symbol ap pears on the display ATTENTION Riding with overheated en gine Engine damage Compliance with the information set out below is essential Possible cause The coolant level is too low...

Page 34: ...which affects the pollutant emissions Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer You can continue riding pollut ant emissions are higher than the t...

Page 35: ...f a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Anti theft alarm battery flat with alarm system DWA OE The General warning light shows yellow DWA appears on the display NOTICE Th...

Page 36: ...ly The up arrow indicates a front tyre pressure problem the down arrow indicates a rear tyre pres sure problem Possible cause Measured tyre pressure is out side permitted tolerance Check the tyre for...

Page 37: ...its signal to the vehicle until a certain minimum speed has been reached Increase speed above this threshold and observe the RDC readings Assume that a per manent fault has not occurred unless the Gen...

Page 38: ...rning light flashes Possible cause ABS self diagnosis not completed The ABS function is not avail able because self diagnosis did not complete The motor cycle has to reach a defined minimum speed for...

Page 39: ...defined minimum speed for the wheel sensors to be checked min 5 km h Pull away slowly The ASC warning light must go out within a few metres If the ASC warning light contin ues to flash Seek the advice...

Page 40: ...the engine run for at least 10 seconds to train the idle gear Engage all gears with clutch actuation and ride at least 10 seconds with the engaged gear The gear indicator starts to flash when the gear...

Page 41: ...ible to continue to ride but not recommended Avoid high load and rpm ranges if possible Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad d...

Page 42: ...shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Service due indicator If the time remaining to the next service is less than a month or if the next service falls due within 1000 km service due date...

Page 43: ...came on see explanation above The odometer for the fuel re serve is reset when the amount of fuel after refuelling is greater than the reserve volume Oil level The oil level indicator 1 gives you an i...

Page 44: ...is shown WARNING Risk of black ice also applic able at over 3 C Risk of accident Always take extra care when temperatures are low remember that there is particular danger of black ice forming on brid...

Page 45: ...gistered by the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range the General warning light flashes red The detailed description of BMW Motorrad RDC starts on page 115 Recommendation to upshift The u...

Page 46: ...3 44 z Status indicators...

Page 47: ...riding light 54 Hazard warning lights system 56 Turn indicators 57 Multifunction display 57 Anti lock brake system ABS 64 Automatic Stability Control ASC 65 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA 66 Rid...

Page 48: ...sult a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Lock the handlebars Turn the handlebars all the way to left Turn the key to position 1 while moving the handlebars slightly Ign...

Page 49: ...after the ignition is switched off Electronic immobiliser EWS The electronic design of the motorcycle allows it to access data stored in the ignition key by means of a ring antenna loc ated in the ig...

Page 50: ...ncy key Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser EWS if a key is lost or mislaid 47 Ignition fuel filler cap and anti theft alarm system all work with the radio operated key Seat l...

Page 51: ...witched on with daytime running lightOE Daytime riding light is switched on with LED headlightsOE LED auxiliary headlights are switched on Pre Ride Check is performed 94 ABS self diagnosis is performe...

Page 52: ...e could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling sig nal for starting is not issued The warning with the key symbol ap pears in the multifunction display Always keep the spare key sep arate...

Page 53: ...ith aerial 3 NOTICE The emergency key or the radio operated key with the empty bat tery must be in contact with the rear wheel cover Time during which the engine has to be started The unlocking proced...

Page 54: ...ery with the positive terminal up Battery type for Keyless Ride radio oper ated key Battery type CR 2032 Install battery cover 2 Red LED on the instrument panel flashes The radio operated key is ready...

Page 55: ...am head light High beam headlight and headlight flasher Switching on ignition 46 Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high beam headlight Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher Headligh...

Page 56: ...ap proval as fog lights and their use is permissible in bad weather conditions only Always comply with the road traffic regulations in force in the country in which the vehicle is used Start engine 9...

Page 57: ...itch off the daytime riding light and switch on the low beam headlight The auxiliary headlight is also switched on again NOTICE If the high beam headlight is switched on whilst the daytime riding ligh...

Page 58: ...splayed in the multifunction display Manual operation of the light when the automatic system is switched on If you press the button for the daytime running light the daytime running light is switched...

Page 59: ...t to switch on the right turn indicat ors Operate centre button 1 to cancel the turn indicators Turn indicator cancella tion The turn indicators are can celled automatically after the defined time and...

Page 60: ...mperature EXTEMP Engine temperature ENGTMP Average consumption 1 CONS 1 Average consumption 2 CONS 2 Average speed SPEED with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Tyre pressures RDC Date DATE Oil level rem...

Page 61: ...efly until the top display line displays 2 SETUP ENTER Press and hold button 1 to start the SETUP menu The following indication in the display depends on the equip ment selected Press button 1 briefly...

Page 62: ...individual isation of the display In order to exit the SETUP menu at the menu item SETUP EXIT press and hold button 1 In order to cancel the SETUP menu at any point press but ton 2 and hold Setting t...

Page 63: ...tton 2 pressed until the day in the bottom display line 3 starts to flash NOTICE If is displayed instead of the date the voltage supply of the instrument cluster has been interrupted e g by dis connec...

Page 64: ...lay line In the SETUP menu select the menu item SETUP BC BASIC Briefly press button 1 to start the customisation menu SETUP BC CUSTOM ap pears on the display Briefly press button 1 again to exit the c...

Page 65: ...al equipment OE is actually present ODO Total mileage counter TOP the setting OFF is not possible TRIP 1 Tripmeter 1 TOP TRIP 2 Tripmeter 2 TOP TRIP A Automatic tripmeter TOP EXTEMP Ambient tempera tu...

Page 66: ...symbol changes status Press and hold down button 1 until the ABS warning light responds Under these circumstances there is no change in the ASC setting ABS telltale and warning light shows Release bu...

Page 67: ...tails for more in formation on brake systems with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Automatic Stability Control ASC Deactivating the ASC function Switching on ignition 46 Press and hold down button 1 until th...

Page 68: ...comfortably adapt your motor cycle to the actual vehicle load Via ride height sensors Dynamic ESA detects the movements in the chassis and suspension and responds to the same by ad justing the damper...

Page 69: ...n disappears automatically Adjusting the chassis and suspension Switching on ignition 46 Press button 1 briefly to view the current setting To adjust damping Repeatedly press button 1 until the settin...

Page 70: ...display are automatically ac cepted if you allow a certain length of time to pass without pressing button 1 The ESA indicator flashes while adjust ment is in progress If the temperature is very low ta...

Page 71: ...selection arrow 1 and the first selectable riding mode 2 are displayed ATTENTION Activation of the off road mode Enduro and Enduro Pro when riding on road Risk of crash due to lack of sta bility when...

Page 72: ...approximately two seconds The newly selected riding mode is activated as you ride only when the following preconditions are satisfied Throttle twistgrip is in idle posi tion The clutch lever is opera...

Page 73: ...display does not show An out of tolerance tyre pres sure is displayed in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes OFF The RDC warning sym bol in the display shows and an out of tolerance tyre pressure...

Page 74: ...uise controlOE Switching on cruise control Requirement Cruise control is not available un til the Enduro or Enduro Pro rid ing mode has been deactivated Slide switch 1 to the right Button 2 is enabled...

Page 75: ...old it in this position The motorcycle decelerates steplessly The current speed is main tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again Deactivate cruise control Brake pull the clutch lever or turn t...

Page 76: ...indicators flash twice Confirmation tone sounds twice if programmed Anti theft alarm is active Alarm signal A DWA alarm can be triggered by motion sensor an attempt to use an unauthor ised vehicle key...

Page 77: ...in operating position run Switch on the ignition Turn indicators flash once Confirmation tone sounds once if programmed Anti theft alarm is deactivated Customising anti theft alarm settings Switching...

Page 78: ...3 Repeatedly press button 1 until desired heating stage 2 ap pears on the display The handlebar grips have two stage heating 50 heating power 100 heating power Stage 2 is for heating the grips quickly...

Page 79: ...her of 2 different positions Bear in mind the position of the rider s seat with regard to the direction for adjustment of the passenger seat Centre both lugs 1 on the rear seat in the mounts Rear seat...

Page 80: ...seat 77 In order to remove the front height adjustment 1 press down locking mechanism 2 and remove height adjustment in an upward direction In order to set the low seat po sition install front height...

Page 81: ...H If the seat tilt is to be changed Position front and rear height adjustment differently Installing front seat Removing rear seat 76 Adjust the height and angle of tilt of front seat 78 Set rider s s...

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

Page 83: ...Adjustment Mirrors 82 Headlight 82 Windscreen 83 Clutch 84 Brakes 84 Handlebars 85 Spring preload 85 Damping 86 5 81 z Adjustment...

Page 84: ...hand thread Push protective cap 1 over the threaded fastener Headlight Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gener ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit...

Page 85: ...he headlight restored by a special ist workshop best of all by a BMW Motorrad dealer with LED headlightsOE The headlight beam throw is adjusted via an engage pivot lever A Neutral position B Position...

Page 86: ...ebar grip and clutch lever Position 4 largest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever Brakes Adjusting the front brake lever WARNING Adjusting the brake lever during the journey Risk of accident...

Page 87: ...uce the spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel WARNING Adjusting spring preload while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust sp...

Page 88: ...pted to suit the surface on which the motor cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer dam...

Page 89: ...he counter clockwise direction One up without lug gage Turn the adjuster knob as far as it will go in the clockwise direction then back it off 2 clicks in the counter clockwise direction One up with l...

Page 90: ...5 88 z Adjustment...

Page 91: ...h checklist 93 Always before riding off 93 Every 3rd refuelling stop 93 Starting 93 Running in 95 Off roading 96 Shifting gear 98 Brakes 98 Parking your motorcycle 100 Refuelling 101 Securing motorcyc...

Page 92: ...rface at a bank angle less than that to which the rider is accustomed Risk of falling Carefully try out the limits of the motorcycle s bank angle and adapt your style of riding accordingly Test your m...

Page 93: ...ank rucksack Payload of tank rucksack max 5 kg Speed If you ride at high speed always bear in mind that various bound ary conditions can adversely af fect the handling of your motor cycle Settings of...

Page 94: ...nes must be observed Do not run the fuel tank dry Do not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark plug cap disconnected Stop the engine immediately if it misfires Use only unleaded fuel Comply...

Page 95: ...justing the chassis and suspension 67 Check engine oil level 122 Checking front brake pad thick ness 124 Check the rear brake pad thick ness 125 Check brake fluid level front brakes 126 Check the brak...

Page 96: ...telltale and warning lights are switched on Phase 2 The General warning light changes from red to yellow Phase 3 All the telltale and warning lights switched on in the initial phase are switched off i...

Page 97: ...s per formed automatically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Test of the diagnosable system components with the vehicle at a standstill The ASC telltale and warn ing light flashes slowly Phase 2...

Page 98: ...braking efficiency by exerting greater pressure on the levers WARNING New brake pads Longer stopping distance risk of accident Apply the brakes in good time Tyres New tyres have a smooth sur face Thi...

Page 99: ...equently and replace the brake pads in good time Spring preload and shock absorber settings WARNING Changed values for spring preload and spring strut damping for riding off road Impaired handling cha...

Page 100: ...at high engine rpm an attempt to shift gear without pulling the clutch can cause a severe load change reaction BMW Motorrad re commends disengaging the clutch for shifts in these cir cumstances It is...

Page 101: ...brake sharply from a speed in excess of 50 km h the brake light flashes rapidly as a warning for road users behind you If you brake until your speed is less than 15 km h the hazard warning lights star...

Page 102: ...tes a huge advance in safety for braking with the mo torcycle banked for cornering it cannot under any circumstances be considered as redefining the physical limits that apply to mo torcycling It is s...

Page 103: ...cle topples Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm ATTENTION Centre stand folds in due to sharp movements Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Do not lean or sit on the v...

Page 104: ...Fuel is highly flammable Risk of fire and explosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank WARNING Escape of fuel due to heat induced expansion if fuel tank is overfilled Risk of fa...

Page 105: ...d cut out due to a lack of fuel Usable fuel capacity approx 20 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove the ignition key and close the protective cap Refuelling wi...

Page 106: ...ex pired Version 1 with Keyless RideOE Requirement Within the waiting time Pull up tab 1 of the fuel filler cap slowly Fuel filler cap unlocks Fully open the fuel filler cap Version 2 with Keyless Ri...

Page 107: ...ges with an audible click The fuel filler cap locks auto matically when the waiting time expires The engaged fuel filler cap locks immediately when you secure the steering lock or switch on the igniti...

Page 108: ...e straps to the handlebars on both sides Pass the straps through the leading link and tighten the straps At the rear secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tighte...

Page 109: ...neering details General instructions 108 Anti lock brake system ABS 108 Automatic Stability Control ASC 111 Riding mode 113 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 115 Shift assistant 116 7 107 z Engineering det...

Page 110: ...nd dry asphalt sur face The lower the coefficient of friction the longer the braking distance If the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the maximum transferable...

Page 111: ...e and sudden deceleration however under cer tain circumstances it is possible that the BMW Motorrad Integ ral ABS will be unable to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground If this happ...

Page 112: ...hat the ABS is always maintained in op timum condition it is essen tial for you to comply strictly with the specified inspection intervals Reserves for safety The potentially shorter braking distances...

Page 113: ...eleration of the motorcycle even when cornering Automatic Stability Control ASC How does ASC work BMW Motorrad ASC compares the speed of rotation of the front wheel and the rear wheel The differential...

Page 114: ...be issued The following exceptional riding conditions can lead to an automatic shutdown of the BMW Motorrad ASC Riding for a lengthy period with the front wheel lifted off the ground wheelie with ASC...

Page 115: ...can be switched off in each riding mode the explanations below invariably apply to the behaviour of the motorcycle with these systems active Throttle response In the RAIN and Enduro riding modes Rest...

Page 116: ...ng RAIN SOFT Basic setting ROAD NORMAL Basic setting DYNAMIC HARD In the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes the damping vari ants HARD and SOFT can be selected Basic setting Enduro SOFT Basic setting...

Page 117: ...rmitted tolerance Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance Tyre pressure outside permit ted tolerance Temperature compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature sensitive variable pressure in...

Page 118: ...when shifting un der acceleration When braking and downshifting throttle valve closed engine speed is adjusted by blipping the throttle Shift time is shorter than a gearshift with clutch actuation In...

Page 119: ...This prevents overreving Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Upshifting Upshifting is assisted until idle rpm for the target gear to be selected is reached This prevents the engine from dropping below...

Page 120: ...7 118 z Engineering details...

Page 121: ...0 Service toolkit 120 Front wheel stand 121 Engine oil 122 Brake system 123 Clutch 128 Coolant 128 Tyres 129 Rims and tyres 130 Wheels 131 Air filter 138 Light source 139 Jump starting 144 Battery 145...

Page 122: ...volved If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Standard toolkit 1 Screwdriver handle Use with screwdriver in sert Top up the engine oil 123 2 R...

Page 123: ...l stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Use basic stand with front wheel adapter The basic stand and its accessory parts are available from your BM...

Page 124: ...oil level reading because oil level is temperature dependent the higher the temperature the higher the oil level Engine damage Check the oil level only after a lengthy ride or when the engine is at op...

Page 125: ...additional leverage Engage this tool in cap 3 of the oil filler neck and turn counter clockwise to remove Check engine oil level 122 ATTENTION Use of insufficient engine oil or too much engine oil Eng...

Page 126: ...rably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the left and right brake pads...

Page 127: ...ds replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the rear brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visua...

Page 128: ...system Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Move the handlebars to the straight ahead position Check t...

Page 129: ...Check the brake fluid level in rear reservoir 1 NOTICE Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reser voir to sink Brake fluid level rear Brake fluid DOT4 It is impermissible for the...

Page 130: ...ealer Coolant Check coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand CAUTION Hot engine Risk of burn injury Keep ell clear of all hot engine components Do no...

Page 131: ...eck coolant level 128 Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank Seat the side panel in mounts 1 Install screws 1 Install body bound rivet 2 Install screws 1 Tyres Checking tyre pressure WARNING Inco...

Page 132: ...by a specialist work shop and replaced if neces sary preferably by an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking tyre tread depth WARNING Riding with badly worn tyres Risk of accident due to impaired ha...

Page 133: ...fitted 91 Detailed information is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or in the internet at bmw motorrad com Effect of wheel size on chassis and suspension control systems Wheel size i...

Page 134: ...ot to damage the RDC sensor Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor Removing front wheel Make...

Page 135: ...disc 3 Carefully pull the brake calipers back and out until clear of the brake discs Lift the front of the motorcycle until the front wheel is clear of the ground preferably using a BMW Motorrad front...

Page 136: ...f ABS and ASC control interventions See the information on the ef fect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening threaded fasten ers to incorrect tight...

Page 137: ...te front break lever Install the front wheel stand 121 Install screw 1 and tighten to specified torque Counter hold quick release axle on the right hand side Quick release axle in telescopic forks 30...

Page 138: ...ut delay Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded Seat the cable for the wheel speed sensor in retaining clips 1 and 2 Insert the wheel speed sensor into the bore and install sc...

Page 139: ...C systems at the start of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening threaded fasten ers to incorrect tightening torque Damage or threaded fasteners work loose Always have the security of the fasteners checked...

Page 140: ...screws 2 Remove the centre trim panel Remove screws 1 Remove the air filter cover Remove frame 1 Remove air filter element 2 Clean or as necessary replace air filter element 2 Insert air filter elemen...

Page 141: ...ght without LED headlightsOE NOTICE The positions of the plug the spring wire retainer and the bulb might not be as illustrated below Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle o...

Page 142: ...H7 12 V 55 W with LED headlightsOE LED Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W with LED headlightsOE LED Hold the bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Insert bulb...

Page 143: ...e the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove cover 1 by turning it counter clockwise Pull socket 1 out of the head light housing Remove bulb 1 from the socket Replace the defective bu...

Page 144: ...lacing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators without LED turn indicatorsOE Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm even ground Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the lig...

Page 145: ...Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install it in the light housing Working from the inboard side insert the glass into the light housing and close the housing Install screw 1 Replacing LED rear light The LED re...

Page 146: ...ed Wiring smoulders ignites or dam age to the on board electronics If the motorcycle has to be jump started connect the leads to the battery terminals never attempt to jump start the en gine by connec...

Page 147: ...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 positive termin als NOTICE Do not us...

Page 148: ...ec tronics Disconnect the battery at the battery terminals before charging ATTENTION Charging a fully discharged battery using the socket or extra socket Damage to the on board elec tronics If a batte...

Page 149: ...harger Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger s terminal clips from the battery terminals NOTICE The battery has to be recharged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy perio...

Page 150: ...d 1 and remove the battery Installing battery NOTICE If the 12 V battery is not cor rectly installed or if the polar ity of the terminals is reversed e g in an attempt to jump start the vehicle this c...

Page 151: ...ng 2 Install screw 1 Setting the clock 60 Setting the date 61 Fuses Replacing fuses Switch off the ignition Remove front seat 77 Disconnect plug 1 ATTENTION Jumpering of blown fuses Risk of short circ...

Page 152: ...a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Install plug 1 Installing front seat 79 Fuse assignment 1 10 A Instrument panel Anti theft alarm DWA Ignition switch Diagnostic socke...

Page 153: ...ormed by appropriately trained staff Refer to the vehicle manufac turer specifications Removing battery cover 147 Press the hook 1 and pull the diagnostic connector 2 out up wards Press the latches 3...

Page 154: ...Seat the bracket 4 on the mounting 1 Make sure the hook 5 has en gaged Fitting battery cover 149 8 152 z Maintenance...

Page 155: ...Accessories General instructions 154 Power sockets 154 Cases 155 Topcase 158 Navigation system 164 9 153 z Accessories...

Page 156: ...or parts and accessories that it has not approved Whenever you are planning modifications comply with all the legal requirements Make sure that the vehicle does not infringe the national road vehicle...

Page 157: ...turned off If the battery charge state is too low to maintain the mo torcycle s start capability the power sockets are switched off The power sockets are also switched off when the max imum load capab...

Page 158: ...ward direction of travel Close the case lid The lid engages with an aud ible click ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Make sure that the case lock is at...

Page 159: ...the holder Mounting cases with casesOA Pull red release lever 1 up Latching flap 2 pops up Fully open the latching flap Place box from the top into the mountings 1 and 2 Press latching flap 1 down unt...

Page 160: ...yload and the speed limit for riding with cases fitted as stated on the label inside the case Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on th...

Page 161: ...pivot lever 1 at the rear limit position to set the case to minimum volume Close the topcase Closing topcase with topcaseOA Press down firmly on the top case lid to close ATTENTION Closure of carryin...

Page 162: ...3 Pull red lever 1 back as far as it will go Latching flap 2 pops up Fully open the latching flap Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the topcase out of the holder Mounting topcase with topcaseOA...

Page 163: ...elt Next simultaneously press down latching flap and red re lease lever 2 The latching flap engages ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Make sure that the...

Page 164: ...ere are as follows Maximum permissible speed for riding with Vario topcase fitted to the mo torcycle max 180 km h Payload of Vario topcase max 5 kg Installing topcase topcase 2 large 49 lOA WARNING To...

Page 165: ...imum speed and payload Opening topcase topcase 2 large 49 lOA Turn the key in the topcase lock to position 1 Push lock barrel 1 forward Lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up The lid of...

Page 166: ...K position and re move the key from the lock Removing the topcase topcase 2 large 49 lOA Turn the key in the topcase lock to position 1 The handle pops out Pull handle 1 up as far as it will go Lift t...

Page 167: ...ved Insert navigation device 1 at bottom and pivot it toward the rear The navigation device engages with an audible click Push retainer 2 fully to the right Lock 3 is engaged Turn ignition key 4 clock...

Page 168: ...ication system is supported A software update of the BMW Motorrad communication system may be necessary If this is the case consult your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer If the BMW Motorrad Navigator is...

Page 169: ...ss page Turning increases or decreases the volume of a BMW Motorrad communication system connected via Bluetooth BMW special menu Speak Repeat most recent navigation announcement Waypoint Save current...

Page 170: ...NOTICE If a BMW Motorrad commu nication system is connected warnings are accompanied by an acoustic signal If there are two or more active warnings the number appears below the warning triangle Touch...

Page 171: ...e list of secured vehicles If you answer Yes at this prompt the Navigator saves the VIN of this vehicle in its in ternal memory A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way Subsequently the PIN doe...

Page 172: ...9 170 z Accessories...

Page 173: ...re Care products 172 Washing the vehicle 172 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 173 Paint care 174 Protective wax coating 174 Laying up the motorcycle 174 Restoring motorcycle to use 174 10 171 z Car...

Page 174: ...e vehicle To prevent stains do not wash the vehicle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sun light and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the vehicle is washed frequently especially d...

Page 175: ...e affected areas with a wet cloth Clean with water and sponge only Do not use any chemical cleaning agents Chrome Use plenty of water and BMW shampoo to clean chrome par ticularly if it has been expos...

Page 176: ...all of cotton BMW Motorrad recommends us ing BMW tar remover for remov ing specks of tar Remember to wax the parts treated in this way Protective wax coating If water is no longer forming beads on the...

Page 177: ...el 179 Engine oil 180 Engine 180 Clutch 181 Transmission 181 Final drive 182 Frame 183 Chassis and suspension 183 Brakes 184 Wheels and tyres 185 Electrical system 187 Anti theft alarm 188 Dimensions...

Page 178: ...not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling 102 Battery flat Charge battery when connected 146 Overheating protection for starter motor has been activated Starte...

Page 179: ...e axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Wheel speed sensor to fork leg M6 x 16 Micro encapsulated or medium strength thread locking compound 8 Nm Rear w...

Page 180: ...er M10 x 1 25 Left hand thread 22 Nm Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block handlebar clamp on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten in riding direction at the front...

Page 181: ...tions If e g the engine is to be op erated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 re search octane number then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your author ised BMW motorcycle...

Page 182: ...imate oil Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 95 l Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Engine Location of engine number Crankcase bottom right below starter motor Engine type 122EN Engi...

Page 183: ...peed 6500 min 1 with power reductionOE 122 Nm at engine speed 5250 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 min 1 Engine at regular operating tempera ture Clutch Clutch type Multiplat...

Page 184: ...r 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 059 36 34 teeth 4th gear 0 943 33 35 teeth 5th gear 0 848 28 33 teeth 6th gear 1 061 35 33 teeth Transmission output ratio Final drive Type of final drive Shaft drive wi...

Page 185: ...Telelever with anti dive top fork bridge leading link pivot mounted on engine and tele scopic forks central spring strut supported by leading link and frame Design of front wheel suspension Central sh...

Page 186: ...ctrically adjustable rebound stage and compression stage damping electrically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 200 mm with lowered suspensionOE 170 mm Brakes Front wheel Type of f...

Page 187: ...Blow by clearance of the footbrake lever 1 mm between frame and footbrake lever Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up to date list o...

Page 188: ...52 Permissible front wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel type Aluminium cast wheel with cross spoked wheelsOE Cross spoked wheel Rear wheel rim size 4 50 x17 Tyre designation rear 170 60 17...

Page 189: ...use holder 50 A Fuse 1 Voltage regulator Battery Battery type AGM Absorbent Glass Mat battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designati...

Page 190: ...lbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED turn indicatorsOE LED Anti theft alarm Activation...

Page 191: ...with mirrors Front seat height 850 870 mm without rider at unladen weight with front seat lowOE 820 840 mm without rider at unladen weight with lowered suspensionOE 800 820 mm without rider at unladen...

Page 192: ...en weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without OE Permissible gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 216 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients at permiss ible gross weight 20...

Page 193: ...e BMW Motorrad Service 192 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 192 Maintenance work 192 BMW Service 193 Maintenance schedule 195 Confirmation of maintenance work 196 Confirmation of service 210 12 191 z Se...

Page 194: ...compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and re pair work that is carried out con firmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treat me...

Page 195: ...t have to bring in their vehicles for service before the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirma tion of service Servicing...

Page 196: ...12 194 z Service...

Page 197: ...park plugs 7 Replace air filter element 8 Check or replace air filter element 9 Change brake fluid entire system a annually or every 10000 km whichever comes first b every 2 years or every 20000 km wh...

Page 198: ...for wear Checking brake fluid level front brakes Checking rear brake pads and brake disc for wear Checking brake fluid level rear brakes Checking coolant level Checking ease of movement of side stand...

Page 199: ...Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 12 197 z Serv...

Page 200: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 201: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 202: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 203: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 204: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 205: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 206: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 207: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 208: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 209: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 210: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 211: ...amp signature Item Yes No BMW Motorrad Service standard scope Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...

Page 212: ...n of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 12 210...

Page 213: ...Item Odometer reading Date 12 211 z Service...

Page 214: ...12 212 z Service...

Page 215: ...Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil iser 214 Certificate for Keyless Ride 216 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring tyre pressure control RDC 218 13 213 z Appendix...

Page 216: ...plies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu...

Page 217: ...ie 15 des r gles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire d interf rences nuisibles et 2 le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...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 220: ...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 221: ...Charging battery when disconnected 147 Indicator light for battery charge voltage 39 Installation 148 Maintenance instructions 145 Removal 147 Technical data 187 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front...

Page 222: ...mp 32 starting 93 Technical data 180 Warning for engine electronics 31 Engine oil Checking fill level 122 Filling level indicator 13 Oil filler opening 13 Oil level 41 Technical data 180 Topping up 12...

Page 223: ...s empty or loss of the radio operated key 51 Electronic immobiliser EWS 50 Fuel filler cap unlocking 103 104 Lock the handlebars 48 Switching off ignition 49 Switching on ignition 49 Warning 30 31 Key...

Page 224: ...neral view left side 15 General view right side 17 O Odometer and tripmeters reset 58 Off roading 96 P Parking 100 Parking light 53 Power socket Notes on use 154 Position on the vehicle 13 Pre Ride Ch...

Page 225: ...cal data Anti theft alarm 188 Battery 187 Brakes 184 Bulbs 187 Chassis and suspension 183 Clutch 181 Dimensions 189 Electrical system 187 Engine 180 Engine oil 180 Final drive 182 Frame 183 Fuel 179 R...

Page 226: ...tage 39 Bulb faulty 32 Coolant temperature 31 Engine control unit 39 Engine electronics 31 Engine oil level 39 Fuel reserve 38 Gear not trained 38 Immobiliser 30 Malfunction indicator lamp 32 Mode of...

Page 227: ...14 225 z Index...

Page 228: ...cies 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 2...

Page 229: ...octane number then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer max 10 ethanol E10 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 20 l Reserve fuel ap...

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