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Spark plugs

Spark plug manufacturer and designation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Spark plug electrode gap

0.8

±0.1

mm, When new

1 mm, Wear limit

Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des-
ignation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Secondary spark plug, electrode gap

0.8

±0.1

mm, When new

1 mm, Wear limit

Lighting

Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Parking-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb of tail light/brake light

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs

PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual R 1200 ST ProCarManuals com...

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

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

Page 4: ...22 ABS warning lightOE 22 Function indicators 22 Warnings general 23 Warnings issued by the tyre pressure monitoring system RDC OE 30 ABS warningsOE 35 ASC warningsOE 37 4 Operation 41 Ignition switc...

Page 5: ...system general 98 Brake pads 99 Brake fluid 101 Clutch 103 Tyres 103 Rims 104 Wheels 104 Front wheel stand 112 Rear wheel stand 113 Bulbs 114 Jump starting 122 Battery 123 8 Care 127 Care products 12...

Page 6: ...rad service quality 148 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 149 BMW Motorrad service network 149 Maintenance work 149 Maintenance schedules 150 Confirmation of maintenance work...

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

Page 8: ...to pro tect your motorcycle against damage Specific instructions on how to operate control adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruc...

Page 9: ...W was supplied with equipment not described in this Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Ride...

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

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

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

Page 13: ...lutch fluid reservoir 103 3 Adjuster handlebar height 55 4 Adjustable windscreen 63 5 Power socket 88 6 Adjuster spring preload rear 64 7 Adjuster damping rear 65 8 Filler neck engine oil 98 9 Oil sig...

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

Page 15: ...General view right side 1 Seat lock 59 2 Brake fluid reservoir rear 102 3 Vehicle identification number 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 101 5 Case holdersOA 91 2 13 z General views ProCarManuals com...

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

Page 17: ...Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster front seat 60 2 Battery 123 3 Helmet holder 62 4 Type plate 5 Table of tyre pressures 6 Label payload 2 15 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 18: ...computerOE 49 2 Pushbutton ASCOE 53 3 Pushbutton ESAOE 66 4 Pushbutton horn 5 Pushbutton left flashing turn indicators 58 Pushbutton hazard warning flashers 44 6 Switch high beam head light 56 Switch...

Page 19: ...Pushbutton starter 72 3 Grip heating switchOE 53 4 Pushbutton right flashing turn indicators 58 Pushbutton hazard warning flashers 44 5 Cancel button flashing turn indicators 59 Pushbutton cancel haz...

Page 20: ...ights 23 4 Multifunction display 23 5 Telltale light for anti theft alarm OE and sensor for instrument cluster light ing 6 Adjuster clock 47 Control odometer 45 The instrument cluster lighting has aut...

Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam and high beam headlights 56 2 Side lights 55 2 19 z General views ProCarManuals com...

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Page 23: ...Warning and telltale lights 22 ABS warning lightOE 22 Function indicators 22 Warnings general 23 Warnings issued by the tyre pressure monitoring system RDC OE 30 ABS warningsOE 35 ASC warningsOE 37 3...

Page 24: ...icator 2 Telltale light high beam headlight 3 Warning light general 4 Telltale light neutral 5 Warning light ABS OE 6 Telltale light right turn indicator ABS warning lightOE The way in which the ABS w...

Page 25: ...intervention lasts This affords the rider visual feedback on control in tervention even after the crit ical situation has been dealt with Warnings general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis...

Page 26: ...26 Lights up yellow Appears on the display Engine electronics 26 Flashes red Appears on the display Insufficient engine oil pressure 27 Shows accom panied by the CHECK OIL warning Engine oil level to...

Page 27: ...w The LAMPS warning appears on the display Bulbs defective 29 Appears on the display Ice warning 29 The DWALO warning appears on the display Battery of anti theft alarm OE weak 29 Lights up yellow The...

Page 28: ...the fuel tank dry The estimated residual range appears on the display The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quant ity of fuel Reserve fuel 4 l Refuelling 78 Engine electronics General warni...

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

Page 30: ...continue your journey Battery is not being charged You can continue to ride until the battery is discharged Bear in mind however that the engine could cut out suddenly and that the battery could disch...

Page 31: ...users to oversee you and your motorcycle Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible A combination of the bulb de fects described above has occur...

Page 32: ...pears only briefly after the pre ride check completes The integral battery in the anti theft alarm has lost its entire original capacity There is no assurance that the anti theft alarm will be operati...

Page 33: ...tol erance range the reading is accompanied by the Gen eral warning light showing yellow If the tyre pressure re gistered by the sensor is out side the permissible tolerance range the General warning...

Page 34: ...ed The critical tyre pressure flashes Tyre pressure outside permitted tol erance 33 or appears on the display Signal transmission disrupted 34 Lights up yellow Indicated by or Sensor defective or syst...

Page 35: ...Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance General warning light flashes red The critical tyre pressure flashes Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance Check the tyre for damage and to a...

Page 36: ...s operating in the vi cinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and observe the RDC read ings Assume that a per manent fault has not oc...

Page 37: ...s original capacity There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational Seek the advice of a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motor rad dealer AB...

Page 38: ...Warnings overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 37 Lights up ABS fault 37 3 36 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 39: ...he ABS control unit has de tected a fault The ABS func tion is not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more de tailed information on...

Page 40: ...s overview Mode of presentation Meaning Slow flashes Self diagnosis not completed 39 Appears on the display ASC switched off 39 Appears on the display ASC fault 39 3 38 z Status indicators ProCarManua...

Page 41: ...appears on the display The rider has switched off the ASC system with OE Automatic Stability Control Activate the ASC function 54 ASC fault ASC symbol appears on the display The ASC control unit has...

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Page 43: ...oard computerOE 49 Emergency off switch kill switch 52 Grip heatingOE 53 Automatic Stability Control ASCOE 53 Clutch 54 Brakes 55 Handlebars 55 Lights 55 Headlight 57 Turn indicators 58 Front and rear...

Page 44: ...n Turn the key to position 1 Side lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 73 with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Turn the key to position 1 ABS sel...

Page 45: ...full left or right lock position Turn the key to position 3 while moving the handlebars slightly Ignition lights and all func tion circuits switched off Handlebars locked Key can be removed Electroni...

Page 46: ...ay Always keep the spare key separately from the ignition key Replacement and extra keys You can obtain replace ment extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer The keys are part of an i...

Page 47: ...lights flash Switch off the ignition The hazard warning flashers continue to operate Left right turn indicator tell tale lights off Switching off hazard warning flashers Press cancel button 1 Hazard w...

Page 48: ...red tripmeter Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes The tripmeter is reset to zero Residual range The residual range readout 1 indicates how far you can ride with the fuel remaining i...

Page 49: ...ck Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to ac cidents Set the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary Switch on the ignition Repeatedly press INFO but to...

Page 50: ...ton The minute increments by one each time you press the button Press and hold down the INFO button until the read ing changes The reading stops flashing The time is now set Tyre pressure control RDCO...

Page 51: ...rent value and cycles through the following sequence Ambient temperature Average speed Average consumption Range Oil level Tyre pressures OE Ambient temperature The current ambient temper ature 1 is d...

Page 52: ...n Resetting average speed Repeatedly press INFO button 1 until the average speed appears in the display Hold the INFO button down for at least 2 seconds RE SET The display shows km Calculating average...

Page 53: ...uel level drops to reserve A special average consumption figure is used to calculate range this figure is not necessarily the same as the value you can call up for viewing on the display The calculate...

Page 54: ...ect In this case consult your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Emergency off switch kill switch 1 Emergency off switch kill switch Operating the kill switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock...

Page 55: ...heat output one dot visible 4 100 heat output three dots visible Automatic Stability Control ASCOE Deactivating ASC function Switch on the ignition You have the option of deactivating the ASC functio...

Page 56: ...the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in excess of 10 km h after the ignition was switched off and then on again Clutch Adjust the clutch lever If the position of the...

Page 57: ...d and is easier to turn if you push the hand brake lever forward Span between handlebar grip and handbrake lever increases Turn adjusting screw 1 counter clockwise Span between handlebar grip and hand...

Page 58: ...f switch 1 for the high beam headlight High beam headlight switched on Move switch 1 for the high beam headlight to the centre position High beam headlight switched off Press the bottom section of swi...

Page 59: ...ork shop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gen erally kept constant...

Page 60: ...indicat or button 1 Left hand turn indicators switched on Telltale light for left hand turn indicators flashes Switching on right flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition Press right hand turn...

Page 61: ...ing turn indicators switched off Turn indicator telltale light is off Front and rear seats Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Turn the key...

Page 62: ...e the motorcycle on its stand Removing rear seat 59 Removing front seat 60 Adjust the seat by removing seat supporting rod 1 and reinserting it in the appropri ate holder Remove rubber wedge 2 from it...

Page 63: ...ling rear seat If too much pressure is applied in the forward direction there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly sup...

Page 64: ...motorcycle on its stand Removing rear seat 59 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet into position Use wire rope 1 available as an op...

Page 65: ...mping piece 25 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener Windscreen Adjustable windscreen The windscreen has a range of three different height set tings Adjusting windscreen Attempting to...

Page 66: ...otorcycle s hand ling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring preload Adjusting spring preload while the...

Page 67: ...quires softer damping Adjusting damping for rear wheel Your motorcycle s hand ling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteri...

Page 68: ...spension Ad justment ESA provides a con venient way of adapting the motorcycle to different condi tions Three spring preload settings can be combined with three damping charac teristics to fine tune t...

Page 69: ...allow a certain length off time to pass without pressing button 1 During the setting procedure the display flashes Adjusting spring preload Start the engine Press button 1 The current setting is dis...

Page 70: ...d a sudden loss of tyre pressure fit a metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap is screwed on firmly Incorrect tyre pressure reduces the operating life of t...

Page 71: ...72 Running in 75 Parking your motorcycle 76 Refuelling 78 Tyre pressure control RDCOE 79 Brake system general 80 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE 81 Electronic engine management with BMW...

Page 72: ...ding and imbal anced loads can ad versely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the permiss ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instruc tions on loading Alcohol and drugs Even sm...

Page 73: ...able materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable ma terials to come into contact with the hot...

Page 74: ...every third refuelling stop Starting Side stand You cannot start the motor cycle with the side stand ex tended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in...

Page 75: ...ttempt is automatically interrupted if battery voltage is too low Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a donor battery to start The engine starts Consult the troubles...

Page 76: ...sensors to be tested Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis compatible system components with the motorcycle at a standstill ABS warning light flashes Possible national variant of the ABS warning light Phase 2...

Page 77: ...function is not available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop prefer ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Running in The first 1000 km While running in the mo t...

Page 78: ...the ground is soft or uneven there is no guar antee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Switch off the engine Pull the han...

Page 79: ...und is soft or uneven there is no guar antee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Switch off the engine Dismount and keep yo...

Page 80: ...which become dull or unsightly Wipe off plastic parts immedi ately if they come into contact with fuel Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Use only unleaded fuel Make sure the ground is l...

Page 81: ...ycle comes to a stop The control unit can administrate four sensors so two different sets of wheels with RDC sensors can be alternated on the motorcycle An error message is issued if wheels without se...

Page 82: ...iately Apply the brakes in good time until the brakes have dried out Salt on brakes The brakes may fail to take effect immediately if the motorcycle was ridden on salt covered roads and the brakes wer...

Page 83: ...g force that can be transferred to the road depends on 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 f...

Page 84: ...ressure is also built up at the rear wheel by the integral function If the brake pedal is depressed after the handbrake lever is pulled the brake pressure built up beforehand is per ceptible as counte...

Page 85: ...be relied on in all circumstances to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground What is the design baseline for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Within the limits imposed by physics the BMW Moto...

Page 86: ...when cornering When you apply the brakes on a corner the motorcycle s weight and momentum take over and even BMW Motor rad Integral ABS is unable to counteract their effects Electronic engine manageme...

Page 87: ...e ASC function is deactivated for safety reasons and an ASC fault message is issued Self diagnosis has to complete before fault mes sages can be issued The BMW Motorrad ASC can shut down automatically...

Page 88: ...istgrip fully closed 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 unable to control...

Page 89: ...Accessories General instructions 88 Power socket 88 Luggage 89 CaseOA 89 TopcaseOA 92 6 87 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 90: ...hazard Country specific official authorisa tion does not suffice as as surance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operat ing conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles an...

Page 91: ...orcycle s handling Do not exceed the permiss ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instruc tions on loading Fitting a luggage system will affect the handling of your motorcycle The maximum...

Page 92: ...hat nothing is trapped between the lid and the case Push lever 2 down The lever engages Turn the lock with the key until it is in line with the for ward direction of travel The case is closed Removing...

Page 93: ...be removed Installing cases Unlatch the handle and pull it up as far as it will go Seat the case in holders 5 Push the case handle down until it engages The case is correctly en gaged on its holders...

Page 94: ...osing topcase Fully open locking lever 8 Snap the lid of the com partment closed and push it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case Push locking lever 8 down until it engages...

Page 95: ...off the carrier Installing topcase Pull handle 6 up as far as it will go Hook the topcase into po sition on the carrier Make sure that hooks 7 are se curely seated in the corres ponding keepers 8 Push...

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Page 97: ...olkit 96 Engine oil 97 Brake system general 98 Brake pads 99 Brake fluid 101 Clutch 103 Tyres 103 Rims 104 Wheels 104 Front wheel stand 112 Rear wheel stand 113 Bulbs 114 Jump starting 122 Battery 123...

Page 98: ...are in doubt consult a specialist workshop prefer ably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard on board toolkit 1 Screwdriver with reversible blade Removing and installing turn indicator...

Page 99: ...ature the higher the level of oil in the sump Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinterpret ation this in turn means that the engine will be...

Page 100: ...gh oil but the same also applies if the oil level is too high Always make sure that the oil level is correct Wipe the area around the filler neck clean Use the tool from the toolkit to remove the cap...

Page 101: ...tible If pressure points are not clearly perceptible Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Brake pads Checking brake pad thickness front brakes...

Page 102: ...ey can cause damage to the brake system In order to ensure the de pendability of the brake sys tem do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minim um permissible thickness Make sure the ground is...

Page 103: ...on its centre stand Check the brake fluid level in front reservoir 1 Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink Brake fluid level front DOT4 brake fluid Do not permit...

Page 104: ...straight ahead position Check the brake fluid level through aperture A in the right side panel Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink Brake fluid level rear DOT4...

Page 105: ...luid reservoir to rise The clutch system is filled with a special hy draulic fluid that does not have to be changed Clutch fluid level Do not permit the clutch fluid level to drop If the fluid level d...

Page 106: ...its stand Visually inspect the rims for defects Have damaged rims checked and if necessary replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Wheels Approved wheels and ty...

Page 107: ...and BMW Motor rad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Install the rear wheel stand 113 with OA Centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand...

Page 108: ...wheel can rotate freely BMW Mo torrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motor cycle Fit the front wheel stand 112 Release axle clamping screw 5 Remove quick release axle 6...

Page 109: ...er There is a risk of dam aging parts of the front brake particularly the BMW Integral ABS in the course of the procedure described be low Take care not to damage the brake system in particular the AB...

Page 110: ...calipers onto the brake discs with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS The cable of the ABS sensor could chafe through if it comes into contact with the brake disc Make sure that the ABS sensor cable is rou...

Page 111: ...ed Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded Removing rear wheel Parts of the exhaust sys tem can be hot Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system Place the motorcycle on an a...

Page 112: ...the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop prefer ably an authorised BMW Mo torrad dealer Check that the wheel cen tering spigot and contact surfaces of the wheel hub are free of g...

Page 113: ...to specified torque Torca clamp to silen cer and elbow 55 Nm If the gap between the rear wheel and the end silencer is too small the rear wheel can overheat The clearance between the rear wheel and th...

Page 114: ...fore lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Fit the front wheel stand Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand BMW Motor rad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Ins...

Page 115: ...nd raise the motor cycle Rear wheel stand Use BMW Motorrad offers a rear wheel stand for holding mo torcycles including those without centre stands se curely upright for mainten ance work The BMW spe...

Page 116: ...he brake light or rear light fails the warn ing is accompanied by the General warning light light ing up yellow If the rear light fails the second filament of the brake light shines at re duced bright...

Page 117: ...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 Make sure the ground is level an...

Page 118: ...In this pro cess make sure that lug 6 is pointing up and that the bulb is securely seated Engage spring retainer 4 in the catches Connect plug 3 Engage cover 1 at the top and press until seated Check...

Page 119: ...ycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Pull bulb socket 1 out of the housing of the bottom headlight R...

Page 120: ...stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Removing rear seat 59 Remove screws 1 on left and right Pull bulb housi...

Page 121: ...n indicator bulb 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 Make sure...

Page 122: ...from the bulb holder Replace the defective bulb Front flashing turn in dicator bulbs PY21W 12 V 21 W Install bulb 3 in the bulb socket Turn bulb socket 2 clock wise to install it in the bulb housing S...

Page 123: ...le and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 Remove turn indicator glass 2 Press bulb 3 into its socket a...

Page 124: ...the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident ally brought into contact with the motorcycle Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends Jump starting with a dono...

Page 125: ...sprays or other products to start the engine Install the seat supporting rod Installing front seat 60 Installing rear seat 61 Battery Maintenance instructions Correct upkeep recharging and storage wil...

Page 126: ...8 864 220 V or as applicable 71 60 7 688 865 110 V If you are in doubt disconnect the battery from the on board systems and connect the charger directly to the battery If you switch on the ig nition a...

Page 127: ...ound is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Removing rear seat 59 Removing front seat 60 Remove seat supporting rod 1 Disconnection in the wrong sequence incre...

Page 128: ...ner over the battery and install screw 4 Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short circuits Always proceed in the correct sequence Never install the battery without the protective...

Page 129: ...products 128 Washing the motorcycle 128 Cleaning easily damaged components 129 Paint care 130 Protective wax coating 130 Lay up the motorcycle 130 Restoring motorcycle to use 131 8 127 z Care ProCarMa...

Page 130: ...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 motor cycle is...

Page 131: ...ff dirt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water Fuel and chemical solvents attack the material of the windscreen the windscreen becomes opaque or dull Do not use cleaning agents Chrome Use...

Page 132: ...MW tar remover for removing specks of tar Remember to wax the parts treated in this way Protective wax coating BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or products containing carnauba wax or...

Page 133: ...Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle Install a charged battery Before starting work through the checklist 8 131 z Care ProCarManuals com...

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Page 135: ...readed fasteners 135 Engine 137 Riding specifications 139 Clutch 140 Transmission 140 Final drive 141 Running gear 141 Brakes 142 Wheels and tyres 142 Electrics 143 Frame 145 Dimensions 145 Weights 14...

Page 136: ...stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand 72 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 72 Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition then...

Page 137: ...5 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 10 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Stub handlebar to slider tube M8 x 25 19 Nm Front wheel Value Valid Quick release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick release axle...

Page 138: ...40 x 1 25 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Rear silencer to footrest sys tem M8 x 35 19 Nm Torca clamp to silencer and elbow M8 55 Nm Brakes Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x...

Page 139: ...ngine management Effective displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Nominal output 81 kW Over 7500 min 1 with OE Power reduction 74 kW Over 7500 min 1 Ma...

Page 140: ...e oil 20W 50 Engine oil quantity for topping up 0 5 l difference between MIN and MAX Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or bet ter BMW Moto...

Page 141: ...at moderate temperat ures SAE 15 W 40 0 C SAE 20 W 40 0 C SAE 5 W 50 20 C High grade and synthetic oils oper ation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W 50 20 C High grade and synthetic oils oper ation...

Page 142: ...ction damper claw action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1 824 31 17 teeth Primary transmission ra tio 2 277 41 18 teeth 1st gear 1 583 38 24 teeth 2nd gear 1 259 34 2...

Page 143: ...t wheel Rear suspension type Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorber steplessly adjustable re bound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with OE Electronic Suspe...

Page 144: ...brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake pad thickness rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Fro...

Page 145: ...socket with OA Extra socket 5 A Total for all sockets Fuses All circuits are electronically protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If an electronic fuse trips and de energises a cir cuit t...

Page 146: ...osch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC Secondary spark plug electrode gap 0 8 0 1 mm When new 1 mm Wear limit Lighting Bulb of low beam and high beam headlight H4 12 V 55 W 60 W Parking light bulb W5W 12 V 5 W Bu...

Page 147: ...tion number VIN location Frame front section top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2165 mm Height of motorcycle 1220 mm in DIN normal load position without mirrors windscreen lowered Width of mot...

Page 148: ...Weights Unladen weight 229 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permitted gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 231 kg 9 146 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 149: ...quality 148 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 149 BMW Motorrad service network 149 Maintenance work 149 Maintenance schedules 150 Confirmation of maintenance work 151 Confirma...

Page 150: ...ed BMW Motorrad dealer if you have questions regarding your mo torcycle BMW Motorrad service quality Along with its reputation for engineering quality and high reliability BMW Motorrad is a byword for...

Page 151: ...ce network BMW Motorrad has an ex tensive after sales service network in place to look after you and your motorcycle in more than 100 countries In Germany alone you have the best possible access to ap...

Page 152: ...00 km 40 000 km 60 000 km 80 000 km etc if this distance is covered within a year Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted and on the motorcyc...

Page 153: ...ck Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Date stamp signature BMW Running in Check Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Da...

Page 154: ...ervice BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spe...

Page 155: ...ervice BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spe...

Page 156: ...ervice BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spe...

Page 157: ...ervice BMW Annual In spection BMW Service BMW Inspection Carried out in accord ance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid new Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual In spe...

Page 158: ...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 10 156 z S...

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Page 160: ...ing operation 99 Fluid reservoir 13 Technical data 142 Bulbs general instructions 114 Replacing front turn indicator bulb 119 Replacing low beam and high beam headlight bulbs 115 Replacing parking lig...

Page 161: ...amping 67 Calling up settings 66 Pushbutton 16 EWS Function description 44 Protection against theft 43 Warning 26 F Final drive Technical data 141 Frame Technical data 145 Front seat adjusting 60 inst...

Page 162: ...ying up 130 Lights Adjusting headlight beam throw 11 57 Switching off parking lights 57 Switching on high beam headlight 56 Switching on low beam headlight 56 Switching on parking lights 56 Switching...

Page 163: ...djusting 11 65 T Technical data Brakes 142 Bulbs 144 Clutch 140 Dimensions 145 Electrics 143 Engine 137 Engine oil 138 Final drive 141 Frame 145 Fuel 4 138 Running gear 141 Spark plugs 144 Standards 7...

Page 164: ...2 V Vehicle Feneral view left side 11 Feneral view right side 13 Laying up 130 Restoring to use 131 Vehicle identification num ber 13 W Warning lights 18 Warnings 22 Mode of presentation 23 Warnings o...

Page 165: ...ntertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel consumption and perform ance data are quoted to the customary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is r...

Page 166: ...ted restrictions Usable fuel capacity 21 l Reserve fuel 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar One up tyre cold 2 5 bar Two up and or with luggage tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 5 bar One up t...

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