BMW R 1250 GS Adventure HP Supplementary Rider'S Manual Download Page 1

Supplementary rider's manual

R 1250 GS AdventureHP

BMW Motorrad

Summary of Contents for R 1250 GS Adventure HP

Page 1: ...Supplementary rider s manual R1250GSAdventureHP BMW Motorrad...

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: ...nual contains information on maintenance and care This helps to ensure op erational and road safety and to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition The record of the maintenance work perfo...

Page 4: ...on 24 Riding 28 Cleaning 30 7 Maintenance 33 General instructions 34 Service tool kit 34 Tyres 34 Wheel rims 35 Maintenance work after off road use 36 8 Accessories 39 General instructions 40 Accessor...

Page 5: ...General instructions Overview 4 Abbreviations and symbols 4 Equipment 5 Technical data 5 Currentness 6 Additional sources of information 6 1 3 z General instructions...

Page 6: ...to fatal or severe injury DANGER High risk haz ard Non avoidance leads to fatal or severe injury ATTENTION Special notes and precautionary measures Non compliance can lead to damage to the vehicle or...

Page 7: ...cycle shown are also possible If your motorcycle has equipment that is not described you will find the relevant description in a sep arate manual Technical data All dimensions weights and power output...

Page 8: ...refore understand that we do not ac cept any liability for claims arising from incorrect information draw ings and descriptions Additional sources of information BMW Motorrad Retailer Your BMW Motorra...

Page 9: ...General views Overview 9 2 7 z General views...

Page 10: ...2 8 z General views...

Page 11: ...Overview 1 Rallye motorcycle seat deep 20 2 Cover caps 24 3 Cross spoked wheels 35 4 Frame guard 21 5 Sport windscreen 14 2 9 z General views...

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

Page 13: ...Introduction HP style variant 12 3 11 z Introduction...

Page 14: ...d consistently with the aim of increasing off road performance The HP style variant consists of Rallye motorcycle seat with exclusive HP colour scheme optimum ergonomic design for maximum freedom of m...

Page 15: ...Adjustment Windscreen 14 Clutch 14 Mirrors 15 Gearshift lever 16 Brakes 16 Footrests 17 4 13 z Adjustment...

Page 16: ...ed part packageOE or with Option 719 Storm milled part packageOE or with HP milled part packageOE Adjust the clutch lever WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever while riding Risk of accident Adjust the cl...

Page 17: ...for adjusting the mirror arm Turn the mirror 1 to the correct position Adjusting mirror arm NOTICE A small and a large angle screw driver is supplied with the vehicle for adjusting the mirror arm Remo...

Page 18: ...to different positions Remove the bolt 1 Clean the threads Turn the peg 2 in the desired position Fit new bolt1 Peg to gearshift lever Thread locking compound Micro encapsulated 10 Nm Brakes with Opti...

Page 19: ...B Remove the bolt 1 Clean the threads Install peg 2 in desired posi tion A or B Turn the peg 2 in the desired position Fit new bolt1 Peg to footbrake lever Thread locking compound micro encapsulated 1...

Page 20: ...ock 1 Install clamping block 1 in re quired position A or B and tighten bolt 2 Clamping block on footrest hinge 20 Nm Position footrest 3 on clamping block 2 Install screws 1 Footrest on clamping bloc...

Page 21: ...Operation Rallye motorcycle seat 20 Frame guard 21 HP battery 22 5 19 z Operation...

Page 22: ...t 2 at the rear and let go of the igni tion key Remove the motorcycle seat and put it to one side on a clean surface with the uphol stery facing down Note height adjustment The front height adjustment...

Page 23: ...rame guard Installing the frame guard Requirement The frame guard was not in stalled upon vehicle handover Requirement The bonding areas must be dry and free from dust as well as grease Pull off the p...

Page 24: ...attery allows you to quickly check the state of charge at the touch of a but ton The starting response of the vehicle may be impaired at low temperatures 5 C Restarting the vehicle and switching on ad...

Page 25: ...Off road use Conversion 24 Riding 28 Cleaning 30 6 23 z Off road use...

Page 26: ...ge carrier covers 2 Install screws 1 Grab handle bore trim on rear frame 8 Nm Removing the rear footrest brackets NOTICE Always install the rear footrests and grab handles for two up mode Remove the s...

Page 27: ...ier covers Remove the screws 1 Removing the luggage carrier covers 2 Installing luggage carrier Clean the threads Position luggage carrier 1 Install new microencapsu lated screws 1 Luggage carrier to...

Page 28: ...ove the silencer before installing the right hand rear footrest bracket Removing the rear silencer 26 Clean the threads Position the left hand rear footrest bracket 2 and install it using new microenc...

Page 29: ...the inside of the clamp 1 and slide it onto the rear silencer Thinly coat the inner diameter of the rear silencer 2 and slide it on up to the limit position Lubricant Copper paste Install the screw 3...

Page 30: ...es from the on board computer it is recommended that RDC is switched off when the tyre pressure is changed Maximum speed with knobbly tyres or winter tyres DANGER Maximum speed of the mo torcycle is h...

Page 31: ...nt due to impaired driving characteristics Always check that the tyre pressures are correct Checking the tyre pressure 34 Brakes WARNING Driving on unpaved or dirt roads Delayed braking efficiency due...

Page 32: ...filter 37 Operation in very dusty condi tions desert steppes or the like necessitates the use of air filter elements specially designed for conditions of this nature Cleaning Cleaning after off road u...

Page 33: ...e Insert radiator protective grille 1 with retaining lug 2 and retain ing hook 3 in mountings on the radiator 4 Install screws 1 Install bolt 2 Remove engine guard Remove screws 1 and engine guard 2 I...

Page 34: ...een Turn adjuster knob 1 in an anti clockwise direction and adjust the windscreen to the maximum height Remove screws 1 Release windscreen 2 down wards and remove it Install windscreen Place windscree...

Page 35: ...Maintenance General instructions 34 Service tool kit 34 Tyres 34 Wheel rims 35 Maintenance work after off road use 36 7 33 z Maintenance...

Page 36: ...alist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer Service tool kit with service toolkitOA BMW Motorrad has put together a service tool set suitable for your motorcycle for more advanced...

Page 37: ...is worn out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks The locations of the marks are indic ated on the edge of the tyre e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow If the tyre tread is...

Page 38: ...rcycle on its stand on firm even ground Check gearshift lever mount 1 and deflection points 2 for ease of movement For stiff movement Have gearshift lever checked by a specialist workshop preferably a...

Page 39: ...ectly and has not developed cracks If the gaiter has come loose or there are cracks Have the gaiter checked by a specialist workshop preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer Checking the air...

Page 40: ...nd frame 1 Place the air filter body cover Install screws 1 Position tank cover 1 when fitting make sure that the guide arrow is below the front wheel cover above 2 Install screws 1 2 and 3 Open the s...

Page 41: ...or the HP style vari ant 43 LED flashing turn indicators 44 Headlight guard 44 Hand levers milled 44 Enduro engine guard 45 Cylinder head cover guard 45 Rider footrests adjustable 45 Sports silencer 4...

Page 42: ...liability whatsoever for 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...

Page 43: ...8 41 z Accessories...

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Page 45: ...turn indicat ors 44 2 Hand levers milled 44 3 Preparation for navigation system 46 4 Headlight guard 44 5 Enduro engine guard 45 6 Cylinder head cover guard 45 7 Rider footrests adjustable 45 8 Off ro...

Page 46: ...road Snap lock system for straight forward speedy installation and removal NOTICE Use the headlight guard only when off roading Riding on public roads with the headlight guard fitted to the motorcycl...

Page 47: ...ne chips Plastic contact guard outer re placeable Rider footrests adjustable High quality forged footrests gold anodised can be adjusted to 3 different heights Spring mounted footplate for comfortable...

Page 48: ...in the lower and medium engine speed range Off road tyres In conjunction with Enduro Pro ride mode the off road tyres keep you powering ahead in off road terrain Preparation for navigation system Inc...

Page 49: ...lable case holders the robust aluminium cases which are suitable for off road use can be fitted They are lockable watertight dust tight and also visually highlight the Enduro suitability of the R 1250...

Page 50: ...8 48 z Accessories...

Page 51: ...Technical data Frame 50 Chassis and suspension 50 Wheels and tyres 51 Dimensions 52 9 49 z Technical data...

Page 52: ...pe of front suspension BMW Telelever with anti dive top fork bridge trailing arm mounted on engine and telescopic forks central spring strut supported by trailing arm and frame Design of front wheel s...

Page 53: ...stage and compression stage damping electrically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets An overview of currently approved tyres is avail ab...

Page 54: ...re rear 2 9 bar tyre cold Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2270 mm over spray guard Height of motorcycle 1460 1520 mm over windscreen at DIN unladen weight with HP styleOE 1450 1510 mm over windscreen...

Page 55: ...ight with low slungOE 840 860 mm without rider at DIN unladen weight with low slungOE with seat blackOE 820 840 mm without rider at DIN unladen weight Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 1950 1990 mm...

Page 56: ...with low slungOE with seat blackOE 1810 1850 mm without rider at unladen weight 9 54 z Technical data...

Page 57: ...50 Frame guard install 21 G Gaiter Check 37 L Luggage carrier install 25 remove 24 Luggage carrier protective caps install 24 remove 25 M Maintenance after off road use 36 Mirrors adjust 15 Adjusting...

Page 58: ...es Check filling pressure 34 Check tread depth 34 Checking tread depth 35 Pressures 52 Technical data 51 Top speed 28 W Wheels Check wheel rims 35 Checking rims 35 Checking spokes 35 Technical data 51...

Page 59: ...10 57 z Index...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at bmw motorrad com BMW recommends Order No 01 40 9 457 471 06 2018 2nd edition 01 01409457471 01409457471 01409457471...

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