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Tire inflation pressures

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold

Electrical system

Electrical rating of onboard sockets

max 5 A, all onboard sockets together

Fuse carrier 1

10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm
system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket
7.5 A, Slot 2: left multifunction switch, Tire Pres-
sure Control (TCP/RDC)

Fuse carrier

50 A, Fuse 1: Voltage regulator

Battery

Battery design

AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

Battery voltage

12 V

Battery capacity

12 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation

NGK LMAR8D-J

Electrode gap of spark plug

0.03

±0.01

in (0.8

±0.1

mm), New

0.04 in (1.0 mm), Wear limit

11

196

z

Technical data

Summary of Contents for R 1200GS 2016

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

Page 2: ...etailer Data Motorcycle Data Model Vehicle identification number Color number Initial registration License plate Retailer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Retailer s address phone number com...

Page 3: ...information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value Documentation confirming per formance of scheduled mainte nance is a preconditio...

Page 4: ...ess Ride 50 Emergency on off switch kill switch 54 Lights 54 Hazard warning lights sys tem 56 Turn indicators 56 Multifunction display 57 Antilock Brake System ABS 63 Automatic Stability Control ASC 6...

Page 5: ...em 133 Clutch 137 Coolant 137 Tires 139 Wheel rims and tires 140 Wheels 141 Air filter 147 Light sources 149 Jump starting 153 Battery 155 Fuses 159 Diagnostic connector 160 9 Accessories 163 General...

Page 6: ...ice 205 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 205 Maintenance proce dures 205 BMW Service 206 Maintenance schedule 209 Confirmation of mainte nance work 210 Confirmation of service 224 13 Appendix 227 Certif...

Page 7: ...General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Notice concerning current status 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 8: ...motorcycle Abbreviations and symbols CAUTION Hazard with low risk Failure to avoid this hazard can result in minor or moderate injury WARNING Hazard with moderate risk Failure to avoid this hazard ca...

Page 9: ...hat your motorcycle might not be ex actly as illustrated in this manual on account of country specific differences If your motorcycle comes with equipment not described here you can find the descripti...

Page 10: ...from the information illustrations and descriptions in this manual 1 8 z General instructions...

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

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

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Fuel filler opening 109 2 Seat lock 82 3 Adjuster for rear damp ing at the bottom on the spring strut 92 2 11 z Overviews...

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

Page 15: ...for wind shield 89 5 Power socket 164 6 Vehicle identification num ber on the steering head Type plate on frame at front right 7 Coolant level indicator 137 Coolant tank 138 8 Oil fill location 133 9...

Page 16: ...Underneath seat 1 Standard tool kit 130 2 Rider s Manual US Model 3 Tire inflation pressure table 4 Load capacity table 5 Adjuster for the rider s seat height 84 6 Fuses 159 2 14 z Overviews...

Page 17: ...Cruise control system 77 3 Hazard warning lights sys tem 56 4 ABS 63 ASC 65 with riding modes ProOE DTC 66 5 with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA adjustment options 67 6 with LED auxiliary head lightOA LED...

Page 18: ...10 with preparation for navi gation systemOE Operating the navigation system 175 Multi Controller 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 82 2 Riding mode 69 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 54 4 Starter button Starting engine 99 2 17 z Overviews...

Page 20: ...brightness of instrument lighting with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE Alarm system LED Alarm signal 80 with Keyless RideOE Indicator light for radio operated key Ignition with Keyless Ride 51 4 Indi...

Page 21: ...Displays Indicator and warning lights 20 Multifunction display 22 Warning symbols in the display panel 23 Warning lights 24 3 19 z Displays...

Page 22: ...3 ASC 41 with riding modes ProOE DTC 42 4 Turn indicators 5 ABS 40 6 General warning light in conjunction with warn ing symbols on display 24 7 with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE Alarm signal 80 wi...

Page 23: ...8 High beam headlamp 54 9 with LED auxiliary head lightOA LED auxiliary driving lamp 55 10 Fuel reserve 43 3 21 z Displays...

Page 24: ...Hill Start ControlOE Using Hill Start Control 79 5 Odometer 57 6 Service display mainte nance interval 205 7 Warning symbols 24 8 Onboard computer with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA adjustment options 67...

Page 25: ...in the display panel 1 with Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM OE Tire pressure 36 2 EWS 31 3 Coolant temperature 34 4 Engine oil level 33 5 Electronic engine manage ment 34 6 Vehicle voltage 32 7 Warnings 24...

Page 26: ...ral warning light 1 and are accompanied by a warning symbol in area 2 or by a warning notice in area 3 The universal warning light lights up in either yellow or red depending on the urgency of the war...

Page 27: ...mobilizer is active 31 General warning light lights up yel low Key fob transmitter warning symbol is displayed Radio operated key outside reception range 32 General warning light lights up yel low KEY...

Page 28: ...n the display Engine in emergency operation mode 34 General warning light flashes yellow Engine symbol flashes Severe fault in the engine management system 35 General warning light lights up yel low L...

Page 29: ...7 General warning light flashes red Tire symbol with one or two arrows is displayed The critical tire infla tion pressure also flashes Tire inflation pressure is outside ap proved range 38 General war...

Page 30: ...t lights up ABS fault 40 ABS indicator light lights up ABS deactivated 41 ASC indicator and warning light flashes rapidly ASC intervention 41 ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowly ASC self di...

Page 31: ...t flashes slowly DTC self diagnosis not completed 42 DTC indicator and warning light lights up DTC switched off 42 DTC indicator and warning light lights up DTC error 42 General warning light lights u...

Page 32: ...shes yellow Stop symbol flashes briefly Hill Start Control can not be activated 44 Up arrow is dis played Upshift recommendation 45 Gear indicator flashes Gear not programmed 45 General warning light...

Page 33: ...ime The displayed value flashes In addition the ice crystal symbol 2 is displayed WARNING Risk of black ice even above 37 F 3 C Accident hazard At a low outside temperature icy conditions must expecte...

Page 34: ...ith Keyless RideOE Battery of the key fob trans mitter is empty or the key fob transmitter is lost 52 Should the warning symbol ap pear while driving keep calm Driving can be continued the engine will...

Page 35: ...e This display can only be activated when the vehicle is stopped The conditions required for using the oil level display are as follows Engine at normal operating temperature Engine idling for at leas...

Page 36: ...ble continue driving in the part load range to cool down the engine If the coolant temperature is fre quently too high Have the fault corrected as soon as possible by a specialist workshop preferably...

Page 37: ...lead to a severe secondary fault The engine is in the emergency oper ation mode Continued driving is possi ble however it is not recom mended Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible Have...

Page 38: ...ion of the anti theft alarm system is only ensured for a lim ited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected Contact an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer An...

Page 39: ...de the specified range the general warning light will flash in red For more detailed information about BMW Motorrad RDC see page 124 Tire inflation pressure is at limit of approved range with Tire Pre...

Page 40: ...lity for continued use If it is still possible to drive with tire Correct tire inflation pressure at the next opportunity NOTICE The TPC RDC warning message can be deactivated in the off road mode NOT...

Page 41: ...ral warning light also lights up is this a permanent fault In this case Have fault eliminated at a spe cialist service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause The radio...

Page 42: ...mum speed before the system can check operation of the wheel speed sensors 3 mph 5 km h Ride off slowly It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self diagnosis has been compl...

Page 43: ...completed ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowly Possible cause ASC self diagnosis rou tine not completed ASC is not available because the self diagnosis routine was not completed The motor c...

Page 44: ...even after the critical situation has passed DTC self diagnosis not completed with Dynamic Traction Control DTC OE DTC indicator and warning light flashes slowly Possible cause DTC self diagnosis not...

Page 45: ...rm and riding is rather uncomfortable in particular on rough roads Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer F...

Page 46: ...l Start Control deactivated automatically with Hill Start ControlOE General warning light flashes yellow Stop symbol flashes briefly Possible cause The Hill Start Control was deacti vated automaticall...

Page 47: ...st 10 seconds while the motorcycle is stationary so that idle can be programmed in Use clutch control to shift to all gears and drive at least 10 seconds in each gear The gear indicator stops flash in...

Page 48: ...an a month before the service date the stored date must be adjusted in the instru ment cluster This situation can occur if the battery has been dis connected for a longer time Consult a certified work...

Page 49: ...ators 56 Multifunction display 57 Antilock Brake System ABS 63 Automatic Stability Control ASC 65 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 66 Electronic chassis and suspension adjustment D ESA 67 Riding mode 69 P...

Page 50: ...this purpose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Locking handlebars Turn handlebars to left Turn key to position 1 while moving handlebars slightly Ignition lights and all electrical circu...

Page 51: ...n the ignition key through a ring antenna incorporated in the steering and ignition lock The engine management system does not enable engine starting until this key has been recognized as authorized f...

Page 52: ...mmobilizer EWS 49 The ignition tank filler cap and anti theft alarm system are con trolled with the radio operated key The seat lock Topcase and case can be operated manually NOTICE When the range of...

Page 53: ...out 100 ABS self diagnosis is performed 100 ASC self diagnosis in progress 101 Version 2 Steering lock is locked press and hold button 1 Steering lock is unlocked Parking lights and all function circ...

Page 54: ...e it disabled by your authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer When having a key dis abled you should also bring all of the motorcycle s remaining keys with you The engine can no longer be started using a di...

Page 55: ...ement The key fob transmitter does not react because the battery is weak KEYLO is displayed Replace battery Press button 1 Key bit folds open Press battery cover 2 upward Remove battery 3 Dispose of t...

Page 56: ...he emergency on off switch A Engine switched off B Operating position Lights Low beam headlight and parking lights The parking lights come on au tomatically when the ignition is switched on NOTICE The...

Page 57: ...he house door for instance Parking lights Switch off ignition 49 Immediately after switching off the ignition press the 1 button and maintain pressure until the parking light come on Switch ignition o...

Page 58: ...not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary Press button 1 to switch on hazard warning flashers General warning light flashes red Turn signal indicator light flashes gree...

Page 59: ...button 1 briefly to select the display in the top line of display 2 In the case of standard equip ment the following values can be displayed and selected per push of a button Total mileage ODO Trip di...

Page 60: ...watch overall time ALTIME with on board computer ProOE Stopwatch driving time RDTIME Resetting the trip odometer Switching on ignition 48 Repeat pressing button 1 briefly until the odometer to be rese...

Page 61: ...button 4 briefly to change the adjusted value The following menu items can be selected with anti theft alarm system DWA OE DWA Switches alarm system on ON or off OFF with preparation for navigation s...

Page 62: ...wer supply to the instrument cluster was in terrupted e g the battery was disconnected Increase the flashing value us ing button 1 respectively de crease it using button 2 Press and hold button 2 unti...

Page 63: ...ton 2 Press and hold button 2 until the year flashes in the bottom line of display 3 Increase the flashing value us ing button 1 respectively de crease it using button 2 Press and hold button 2 until...

Page 64: ...the top line of the display 3 The adjusted value appears in the bottom line of the display 4 The following values can be adjusted TOP The value is indicated in the top line of the display BELOW The va...

Page 65: ...BELOW ALTIME Stopwatch overall time BELOW RDTIME Stopwatch driving time BELOW DATE Date BELOW SERV T Date of next service OFF SERV D Remaining mileage until next service OFF OILLVL Oil level indicator...

Page 66: ...Start ControlOE The function of the Hill Start Control remains active More detailed information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS brake systems can be found in the Technology in detail chapter Partiall...

Page 67: ...oOE Deactivating ASC function Switching on ignition 48 NOTICE The ASC function can also be deactivated while driving Press and hold the 1 button until the ASC indicator and warning light changes its d...

Page 68: ...Stability Control ASC can be found in the Technology in detail chapter How does ASC work 119 Dynamic Traction Control DTC Deactivating DTC with riding modes ProOE Switching on ignition 48 NOTICE The D...

Page 69: ...namic Traction Control DTC can be found in the Technology in detail chapter How does Traction Control function 120 Electronic chassis and suspension adjustment D ESA with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA adj...

Page 70: ...tomatically dis appears again after a short time Setting suspension compliance Switching on ignition 48 Press button 1 briefly to display current adjustment To set the damping rate Repeat pressing but...

Page 71: ...splay flashes dur ing the adjustment to MIN or MAX At very low temperatures un load the motorcycles before increasing the spring preload and have the passenger dis mount if necessary The D ESA display...

Page 72: ...122 chapter Select riding mode Switching on ignition 48 Press button 1 The selection arrow 1 and the first selectable riding mode 2 are displayed ATTENTION Turning on off road mode Enduro and Enduro P...

Page 73: ...made by the rider When the motorcycle is sta tionary the selected riding mode is activated after approx 2 seconds The new riding mode is acti vated during operation under the following conditions Thr...

Page 74: ...displayed Press button 4 briefly to switch between the riding modes PRO 3 The following PRO riding modes can be adapted ENDURO PRO DYNA PRO Press and hold button 4 to start SETUP MODE SETUP DTC is dis...

Page 75: ...ton 1 briefly to keep the settings SETUP MODE EXIT is dis played Alternatively press and hold button 4 to reset all parame ters Factory setting for riding mode Enduro PRO is adopted DTC ENDURO PRO ABS...

Page 76: ...button 1 briefly SETUP ENGINE is dis played Press button 4 briefly to set ENGINE to RAIN ROAD or DYNA Press button 1 briefly NOTICE ABS can only be set in the En duro PRO riding mode SETUP MODE RESET...

Page 77: ...Press and hold button 1 The onboard computer is dis played Switching off TCP RDC in off road mode Requirement Off road riding should be done with reduced tire pressure Requirement One of the two ridin...

Page 78: ...lerance is dis played OFF the display warning symbol for TPM is dis played the tire pressure outside of the permitted tolerance is also displayed Install coding plug Switch off ignition 49 Remove ride...

Page 79: ...e controlOE Switch on cruise control system Requirement Cruise control is not available again until after the Enduro or Enduro Pro riding mode has been deactivated Push switch 1 to right Button 2 is o...

Page 80: ...Press button 1 back and hold The motorcycle decelerates steplessly If the button 1 is no longer pressed the speed achieved is maintained and saved Deactivate cruise control Actuate brakes clutch or t...

Page 81: ...ng out the side stand timeout approx 20 minutes or in the event of a fault Hill Start Control brake failure It is imperative to secure the motorcycle by manual braking NOTICE Hill Start Control is onl...

Page 82: ...t alarm system is active Alarm signal The DWA alarm can be set off by Motion sensor Switching on ignition with an unauthorized ignition key Disconnecting the DWA from the motorcycle battery DWA batter...

Page 83: ...switched off Anti theft alarm system settings Switching on ignition 48 Repeat pressing button 1 briefly until in the top line of the display 2 SETUP ENTER is shown Press and hold button 1 to start th...

Page 84: ...g Press button 1 repeatedly un til desired heating level 2 is shown The handlebar grips can be heated at two different levels 50 heating output 100 heating output The 2nd heating level is used for fas...

Page 85: ...ong any objects under the rider s or passen ger s seat Secure vehicle tools Take adjustment direction of passenger seat into account depending on position of rider s seat Passenger seat can be ad just...

Page 86: ...inclination Remove rider s seat 83 In order to remove the front height adjustment 1 push locking mechanism 2 forwards to remove the height adjust ment upwards In order to adjust the low seat position...

Page 87: ...tilt should be changed Position the front and rear height adjustment differently Installing rider s seat Remove passenger seat 82 Adjusting the rider s seat height and inclination 84 Insert the rider...

Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation...

Page 89: ...Setting Mirrors 88 Headlight 88 Wind shield 89 Clutch 89 Brakes 90 Handlebars 91 Spring preload 91 Damping 92 5 87 z Setting...

Page 90: ...lide protective cap 1 over screw fitting Headlight Headlamp range and spring preload The headlamp range generally remains constant due to the ad justment of the spring preload to the loading state Spr...

Page 91: ...an autho rized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Wind shield Adjusting windshield WARNING Adjusting the windshield while driving Accident hazard Only adjust the windshield when...

Page 92: ...clutch lever Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING Adjusting the brake lever while driving Accident hazard Only adjust the brake lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting wheel 1 into...

Page 93: ...g preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel WARNING Adjusting the spring preload while riding Accident hazard Adjust the spring preload only when th...

Page 94: ...ing preload A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjust...

Page 95: ...rear wheel damp ing Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise then 2 clicks counterclockwise One up with load Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise then 2 clicks counterclockwise Two...

Page 96: ...5 94 z Setting...

Page 97: ...klist 98 Always before riding off 98 At every third refueling stop 99 Starting 99 Running in 102 Off road riding 103 Shifting gears 104 Brakes 105 Parking your motorcycle 107 Refueling 108 Securing mo...

Page 98: ...le accordingly Test the clearance of your mo torcycle at an angle in safe sit uations Remember to take the limited ground clearance of your motorcycle into account when driving over curbs and similar...

Page 99: ...Unevenly distributed load Loose clothing Insufficient tire inflation pres sure Tire tread in poor condition Etc Maximum speed with studded or winter tyres DANGER Maximum speed of the mo torcycle is h...

Page 100: ...verter Damage to catalytic converter Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter Danger of overheating ATTENTION Engine idling for a lengthy period while at a standstill Overheati...

Page 101: ...level 137 Starting Starting engine Switch on the ignition Pre Ride Check is carried out 100 ABS self diagnosis is performed 100 ASC self diagnosis in progress 101 with Dynamic Traction Control DTC OE...

Page 102: ...hed on Phase 2 The universal warning light changes from red to yellow Phase 3 The previously activated indica tor and warning lights are now switched off consecutively in re verse order If one of the...

Page 103: ...utine runs automat ically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Check on system components monitored by the diagnostic system while motorcycle is parked ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowl...

Page 104: ...eck the display of all indica tor and warning lights DTC self diagnosis not completed The DTC function is not available as the self diagnosis function has not been completed To check wheel speed senso...

Page 105: ...nt hazard Brake early Tires New tires have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tires are run in This running in proce dure is ess...

Page 106: ...g strut damping when riding off road Poorer driving characteristics on paved surfaces Before returning to on road use reset the correct spring preload and spring strut damping Rims BMW Motorrad recomm...

Page 107: ...of the of the rev limiter No shifting support is provided in the following situations With the clutch operated If the gear lever is not in the zero position When upshifting with the throt tle closed...

Page 108: ...make use of the engine s braking effect as well Wet soiled brakes Moisture and dirt on the brake rotors and the brake pads result in a decrease in the braking ac tion Delayed or poorer braking action...

Page 109: ...limits NOTICE ABS Pro was not developed to increase the individual braking performance in the inclined posi tion in the limit range Parking your motorcycle Side stand Switch off engine ATTENTION Poor...

Page 110: ...ron ATTENTION Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel Damage to the engine and fuel supply Do not refuel with E85 i e fuel with an ethanol content of 85 or with Flex Fuel Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10...

Page 111: ...attractive or cloudy Immediately clean plastic sur faces after contact with fuel Place motorcycle on center stand ensuring that it is resting on a firm and level support sur face Open protective cap 2...

Page 112: ...nk Accident hazard Do not overfill the fuel tank ATTENTION Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces Damage to surfaces become unattractive or cloudy Immediately clean plastic sur faces after contact with...

Page 113: ...ng until fuel is no higher than lower edge of filler neck NOTICE When refueling after running on fuel reserve the resulting total fuel quantity must be greater than the fuel reserve so that the new fi...

Page 114: ...tips to the side when raising Component damage cause by tipping over Secure the motorcycle against tipping to the side preferably with the assistance of a second person Push motorcycle onto transport...

Page 115: ...e straps at the rear on the brack ets for the passenger footrests on both sides Tension all straps evenly the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as muc...

Page 116: ...6 114 z Riding...

Page 117: ...16 Antilock Brake System ABS 116 Automatic Stability Control ASC 119 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 120 Dynamic ESA 121 Riding mode 122 Tire pressure control RDC 124 Shift assistant 126 Hill Start Contr...

Page 118: ...ion coefficient than a dry clean asphalt surface The poorer the friction coefficient of the road surface is the longer the braking distance will be If the maximum transferable brak ing force is exceed...

Page 119: ...t prevent the rear wheel from lifting off the ground In these cases the motorcycle can also flip end over end WARNING Lifting off of the rear wheel due to heavy braking Accident hazard When braking he...

Page 120: ...safety But remember the potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per mits must not be used as an ex cuse for careless riding ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety...

Page 121: ...eserves on the rear wheel are determined When a slip limit is exceeded the engine torque is adapted by the engine management system What are the design characteristics of the BMW Motorrad ASC BMW Moto...

Page 122: ...lways responsi ble for adapting his her driving style Do not reduce the system s ex tra safety margin with careless riding or unnecessary risks Special situations As lean angles increase accel eration...

Page 123: ...lifting off by twisting back the throttle grip somewhat to re turn to a stable driving condition as quickly as possible On a slippery surface the throttle grip should never be suddenly twisted back c...

Page 124: ...ive in the settings MIN and MAX Riding mode Selection To adapt the motorcycle to the road condition and the desired riding experience the following riding modes can be selected RAIN ROAD standard mode...

Page 125: ...de is designed to achieve the highest braking effect In Enduro PRO riding mode ABS Pro is not available without Dynamic Traction Con trol DTC OE ASC The front wheel lift off de tection is active in al...

Page 126: ...e DTC can be set differently 69 via SETUP MODE Changing setting The riding modes can only be changed while driving under the following condition No drive torque at rear wheel No brake pressure in the...

Page 127: ...re outside the permissible tolerance Temperature compensation The tire inflation pressure is tem perature dependent i e it in creases or decreases together with the tire air temperature The tire tempe...

Page 128: ...gear changes can be performed without us ing the clutch Less movement between pilot and pillion due to shorter gear change intervals Throttle does not have to be closed when changing gear under accele...

Page 129: ...ntrolOE Function of the Hill Start Control The Hill Start Control prevents an uncontrolled rolling back on slopes by means of targeted in tervention in the partial integral ABS brake system without th...

Page 130: ...e Hill Start Control is deac tivated if the engine is stopped using the emergency off switch or if the side stand is folded out In addition to the indicator and warning lights the rider is to be made...

Page 131: ...e tool kit 130 Front wheel stand 131 Engine oil 132 Brake system 133 Clutch 137 Coolant 137 Tires 139 Wheel rims and tires 140 Wheels 141 Air filter 147 Light sources 149 Jump starting 153 Battery 155...

Page 132: ...to carry out some of the work If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Tool kit 1 Screwdriver handle Use with screwdriver bit Topping up eng...

Page 133: ...on center stand ensuring that it is resting on a firm and level support sur face Use basic stand with front wheel mount The base stand and its accessories are avail able through your authorized BMW Mo...

Page 134: ...tation of the oil filling quantity as the oil level is temperature depen dent the higher the tempera ture the higher the oil level Engine damage Only check the oil level after a longer journey or when...

Page 135: ...engine oil level 132 ATTENTION Use of too little or too much engine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct Add engine oil up to specified level Engine oil quantity for toppin...

Page 136: ...late Wear markings grooves must be clearly visible If the wear indicators are no longer clearly visible WARNING Dropping below the minimum pad thickness Reduced braking action damage to the brake In o...

Page 137: ...ing reliability of the brake sys tem make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW...

Page 138: ...standing up right If brake fluid level falls below the approved level Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking rear...

Page 139: ...uid level falls below the approved level Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop preferably an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer Clutch Checking clutch function Pull back t...

Page 140: ...off coolant level on ex pansion tank 1 Required coolant level Between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank Engine cold If coolant level drops below ap proved level Top up coolant 138 Topping up co...

Page 141: ...k Insert side trim panel 2 into the slot 4 Engage clamp 3 Install screws 1 Install screws 1 Tires Checking tire pressure WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pres sure Poorer handling characteristic of mo...

Page 142: ...l Subject wheel rims to visual inspection for defects Have damaged rims checked and if necessary replaced by a specialist service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Check tire tr...

Page 143: ...le maximum speed and load capacity figures must be complied with see Technical Data Observe the notes on maximum speed with studded or winter tires 97 Detailed information can be obtained from your au...

Page 144: ...TPC RDC sensor During a tire change it must be ensured that the TPC RDC sensor is not damaged Inform the BMW Motorrad retailer or the authorized workshop of the TPC RDC sensor Removing front wheel Mak...

Page 145: ...he brake rotor 3 Carefully pull brake calipers back and outward to remove them from brake rotors Raise front of motorcy cle preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand continuing until the wheel...

Page 146: ...during control inter ventions by ABS and ASC Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the ABS and ASC chassis control systems at the beginning of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening of...

Page 147: ...the same time Mount front wheel stand 131 Install screw 1 with specified torque Brace quick release axle on the right side at the same time Quick release axle in telescopic fork 22 lb ft 30 Nm Tighten...

Page 148: ...lay Engage the brakes repeatedly continuing until the brake pads seat against the rotors Locate wheel speed sensor lead in the retaining clips 1 and 2 Insert wheel speed sensor in bore and install scr...

Page 149: ...con nections with incorrect tight ening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad r...

Page 150: ...e air filter cover 2 Remove frame 3 Remove air filter element 4 Clean air filter element 4 or replace if necessary Replace air filter element 4 and frame 3 Put on air filter cover 2 Install screws 1 P...

Page 151: ...d high beam light sources in headlight NOTICE The alignment of connector spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the fol lowing illustrations Park motorcycle ensuring that support sur...

Page 152: ...55 W Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W To protect the glass against soiling only grasp the light source by the base Insert the light source 2 taking care to ensure that the lug 3 is positioned...

Page 153: ...urn ing counter clockwise Remove bulb holder 1 from the headlight housing Remove light source 1 from the socket Replace defective light source Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W To prevent contaminan...

Page 154: ...nd level Switch off ignition Remove the screw 1 Remove the lens from the housing by pulling it outward on the side with the screw Remove bulb 1 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Replac...

Page 155: ...e additional LED headlight with LED auxiliary headlightOA The LED additional headlights can only be completely replaced it is not possible to replace indi vidual LEDs Please contact a specialized work...

Page 156: ...and the other end to the posi tive terminal of the donor bat tery Connect black jumper cable to negative terminal on donor battery and then to negative terminal 3 of discharged bat tery Run engine of...

Page 157: ...ttery NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed a trickle charger specially designed for compatibility with the elec tronics of your motorcycle Using this charger you can keep the battery charged during long...

Page 158: ...with your mo torcycle s electronics In this case charge the battery directly from the terminals of the battery disconnected from the vehicle Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suita...

Page 159: ...n 1 outward and remove it upward Slightly lift and remove battery from holder until positive termi nal becomes accessible Remove positive battery ca ble 1 and pull out battery Install battery NOTICE I...

Page 160: ...t mounting plate into supports 1 Next press it un der the battery at position 2 Fasten negative battery ca ble 1 Fasten battery with rubber strap 2 Insert battery cover into mount 1 and press it into...

Page 161: ...nment diagram and replace the defec tive fuse NOTICE If the fuses blow frequently have the electrical system checked by an authorized specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retail...

Page 162: ...o rized persons during your next BMW Service appointment Have the work performed by appropriately trained staff Refer to the vehicle manufac turer specifications Remove battery cover 156 Press the hoo...

Page 163: ...data link connec tor 2 into the bracket 4 The locking mechanisms 3 en gage on both sides Connect the bracket 4 to the mount 1 Make sure that the hook 5 has engaged Installing battery cover 158 8 161...

Page 164: ...8 162 z Maintenance...

Page 165: ...Accessories General notes 164 Onboard power sockets 164 Case 165 Topcase 168 Navigation system 174 9 163 z Accessories...

Page 166: ...roducts of any kind Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The motorcy cle must not violate the regula tions governing motorcycle ap proval for highway use ap...

Page 167: ...ed off to maintain the ability to start the motorcycle If the maximum loadability specified in the technical data is exceeded the onboard sockets are switched off Case Opening case with caseOA Turn ke...

Page 168: ...car rying handle make sure that the slot of the case lock is per pendicular to the direction of travel Fold carrying handle 1 down Turn key 2 counterclockwise and remove Removing case with caseOA Turn...

Page 169: ...locking flap and red release lever 2 down at the same time Locking flap clicks into place ATTENTION Folding down the carrying handle when the case is locked Damage to the locking tab Before folding do...

Page 170: ...values apply to the combination described here Maximum speed for rid ing with Vario case max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload per Vario case max 22 lbs max 10 kg Topcase Opening topcase with topcaseOA Tur...

Page 171: ...N Folding down the carrying handle when the case is locked Damage to the locking tab Before folding down the car rying handle make sure that the slot of the topcase lock is vertical Fold carrying hand...

Page 172: ...lever 1 toward rear Locking flap 2 pops up Fold locking flap all the way open Hook topcase into front hold ers 1 of topcase retaining plate Press topcase onto topcase retaining plate at rear Press loc...

Page 173: ...eed as indicated on label in Topcase If you cannot find your combina tion of motorcycle and topcase on the sign contact your autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer The following values apply to the combina...

Page 174: ...opcase lock into Position 1 and remove Maximum speed when driving with Topcase 2 large 49 l max 112 mph max 180 km h Payload of Top case 2 large 49 l max 11 lbs max 5 kg Do not exceed values for maxi...

Page 175: ...are trapped between cover and case NOTICE The topcase can also be locked if the lock is in the LOCK posi tion Under such circumstances ensure that the ignition key is not in the topcase Press release...

Page 176: ...st theft Remove the navigation system and store in a safe place after every drive Turn ignition key 1 counter clockwise Pull shut off lock 2 to left Press in locking device 3 Mount Cradle is unlocked...

Page 177: ...ing upward with a rotat ing movement Cover audibly engages Slide shut off lock 2 to right Turn ignition key 3 clockwise Cover 1 is secured Operating the navigation system NOTICE The following descript...

Page 178: ...activa tion of certain functions on the Navigator display These func tions are marked with an right arrow or a left arrow above the corresponding touch field The function is triggered by long actuati...

Page 179: ...e dependent on the optional extras installed NOTICE The Mediaplayer function is only available when using a Bluetooth device in accordance with the A2DP standard e g a BMW Motorrad communication syste...

Page 180: ...ity settings The BMW Motorrad Navigator V can be secured against unau thorized use with a four digit PIN Garmin Lock When this func tion is activated once the Navi gator GPS receiver is cradled on the...

Page 181: ...Care Care products 180 Washing your motorcycle 180 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 181 Paint care 182 Protective wax coating 182 Store motorcycle 182 Return motorcycle to use 182 10 179 z Care...

Page 182: ...cle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially du...

Page 183: ...fected areas with a wet cloth Clean with water and sponge only Do not use chemical cleansers Chrome Especially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome parts with plenty of water and BMW auto s...

Page 184: ...on a clean cloth or cotton ball BMW Motorrad recom mends using BMW tar remover for removing tar spots Then add a protective wax coating to the paint at these locations Protective wax coating Paint mus...

Page 185: ...s 185 Fuel 187 Engine oil 188 Engine 188 Clutch 189 Transmission 190 Rear wheel drive 191 Frame 191 Suspension 192 Brakes 194 Wheels and tires 195 Electrical system 196 Alarm system 197 Dimensions 198...

Page 186: ...lace transmission in neutral or disengage clutch No fuel in tank Refueling procedure 109 Battery drained Charging connected battery 155 Overheating protection for starter motor has ac tivated Starter...

Page 187: ...or quick re lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb ft 38 Nm Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 Micro encapsulated 6 lb ft 8 Nm Rear wheel...

Page 188: ...Left hand thread 16 lb ft 22 Nm Adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 18 lb ft 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block handlebar clamp on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front in the dir...

Page 189: ...AKI Alternative fuel quality Regular unleaded restrictions with regard to power and consumption max 10 ethanol E10 87 AKI 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Approx 20 l Reserve fue...

Page 190: ...Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil Engine oil quantity for topping up max 1 quarts max 0 95 l Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Engine Engine number location Lower right of engine block beneat...

Page 191: ...engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 92 lb ft 125 Nm at engine speed 6500 min 1 with reduction of powerOE 90 lb ft 122 Nm at engine speed 5250 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 min 1...

Page 192: ...1 000 60 60 teeth Primary gear ratio 1 650 33 20 teeth Transmission input ratio 2 438 39 16 teeth 1st gear 1 714 36 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 059 36 34 teeth 4th gear 0 943 33 35...

Page 193: ...Motorrad paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2 91 32 11 teeth Frame Frame design Steel tube frame with partially self supporting drive unit steel tube rear frame Location of type plate Frame at front...

Page 194: ...ing link and frame Design of the front wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring with Dynamic ESAOE Central spring strut with coil spring and expansion tank electrically adjustable reboun...

Page 195: ...ebound stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESAOE Central spring strut with coil spring and expan sion tank electrically adjustable rebound stage and compression damping electrically adjustab...

Page 196: ...tered metal Free travel of brake actuation Front wheel brake Approx 0 07 in Approx 1 85 mm at piston Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper and...

Page 197: ...luminum cast wheel with cross spoke wheelsOE Cross spoke wheel Front wheel rim size 3 00 x 19 Front tire designation 120 70 R 19 Load index for front tire At least 60 Permissible front wheel imbalance...

Page 198: ...nt cluster anti theft alarm system DWA ignition lock diagnostic socket 7 5 A Slot 2 left multifunction switch Tire Pres sure Control TCP RDC Fuse carrier 50 A Fuse 1 Voltage regulator Battery Battery...

Page 199: ...for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for taillight brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Alarm system Activat...

Page 200: ...th Style 1OE with sport suspensionOE with passenger packageOE 57 1 59 4 in 1450 1510 mm over windshield at DIN unladen weight with low slungOE 55 3 57 7 in 1405 1465 mm over windshield lower position...

Page 201: ...33 5 34 3 in 850 870 mm without rider at un laden weight with Style 1OE with sport suspensionOE 34 6 in 880 mm without rider at unladen weight with Style 1OE with sport suspensionOE with seat extra hi...

Page 202: ...mm without rider at unladen weight with Style 1OE with seat extra highOE 75 6 in 1920 mm without rider at unladen weight with Style 1OE with passenger packageOE 73 6 75 2 in 1870 1910 mm without rider...

Page 203: ...weight 538 lbs 244 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road fuel tank 90 full without OE Permissible gross weight 1014 lbs 460 kg Maximum payload 476 lbs 216 kg Performance data Start off capacity on uphi...

Page 204: ...11 202 z Technical data...

Page 205: ...y defects 204 BMW Motorrad Service 205 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 205 Maintenance procedures 205 BMW Service 206 Maintenance schedule 209 Confirmation of maintenance work 210 Confirmation of servi...

Page 206: ...ay order the manufac turer to perform a recall and remedy campaign However the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or BMW of North Ame...

Page 207: ...bserve the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual Doc umentation confirming regular maintenance is essential for gen erous t...

Page 208: ...y be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding maximum odome ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service If this odometer reading is re...

Page 209: ...12 207 z Service...

Page 210: ...12 208 z Service...

Page 211: ...Replacing air cleaner insert 8 Check or replace the air filter element 9 Change brake fluid in en tire system a annually or every 6000 miles 10000 km whichever comes first b annually or every 12000 mi...

Page 212: ...ng brake fluid level of front brake Checking rear brake pads and brake disk for wear Checking brake fluid level for rear brake Checking coolant level Checking side stand for ease of movement Checking...

Page 213: ...W Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 12 211 z Servic...

Page 214: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 215: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 216: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 217: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 218: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 219: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 220: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 221: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 222: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 223: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 224: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 225: ...ature Work carried out Yes No BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element C...

Page 226: ...of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 12 2...

Page 227: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 12 225 z Service...

Page 228: ...12 226 z Service...

Page 229: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 228 Certificate for Keyless Ride 230 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con trol 232 13 227 z Appendix...

Page 230: ...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 231: ...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 232: ...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 233: ...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 234: ...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 235: ...battery 155 Charging disconnected battery 156 Indicator light for vehicle voltage 32 Installing 157 Maintenance instructions 155 Removing 156 Technical data 196 Brake fluid Check fluid level at rear 1...

Page 236: ...TC Indicator and warning light 42 Operating 66 Self diagnosis 102 Switching off 66 Switching on 66 Technology in detail 120 E Electrical system Technical Data 196 Emergency on off switch kill switch 1...

Page 237: ...ol 79 127 can not be activated 44 Indicator and warning lights 44 Operating 79 Technology in detail 127 Horn 15 I Ignition Switching off 49 Switching on 48 Immobilizer Emergency key 52 Spare key 49 Wa...

Page 238: ...22 Selecting display readings 57 Multifunction switch General view left 15 General view right 17 N Notice concerning current status 7 O Odometer Resetting 58 Offroad riding 103 Onboard power socket In...

Page 239: ...rvice 205 Reporting safety defects 204 Service display 46 Shifting gears Upshift recommendation 45 Spark plugs technical data 196 Speedometer 18 Spring preload Adjusting 91 Rear adjuster 13 Starting 9...

Page 240: ...le voltage Warning indicator 32 W Warning lamps 18 ABS 40 Alarm system 36 ASC 41 Coolant temperature 34 Displays 24 DTC 42 Electronic engine management 34 Engine management system 35 Engine oil level...

Page 241: ...14 239 z Index...

Page 242: ...gnized Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted...

Page 243: ...7 AKI 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Approx 20 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 36 3 psi 2 5 bar with tire cold Tir...

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