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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Case for special vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Two-way radio box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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Summary of Contents for F800GT

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual F800GTSpecialvehicle BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...

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

Page 3: ...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 informa tion on maintenance and care to help you maintain...

Page 4: ...unction switch right with optional extras 25 Instrument panel 26 3 Status indicators 27 Warning and telltale lights 28 Multifunction display 29 Warnings 30 On board computer display 40 Fuel level 40 F...

Page 5: ...re monitoring RDC 97 8 Maintenance 99 General instructions 100 Toolkit 100 Engine oil 101 Brake system 102 Coolant 106 Clutch 107 Rims and tyres 108 Wheels 109 Front wheel stand 114 Rear wheel stand 1...

Page 6: ...ations 160 12 Service 161 BMW Motorrad Service 162 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 162 Maintenance work 162 Maintenance schedule 165 Standard BMW service 166 Confirmation of mainten ance work 167 Confi...

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

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

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

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

Page 11: ...ide with op tional extras 17 Underneath the seat 18 Underneath the seat with optional extras 19 Underneath the centre trim panel 20 Multifunction switch left 21 Multifunction switch left with op tiona...

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

Page 13: ...left side 1 Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster 65 2 Seat lock 65 3 Engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick 101 4 Payload table on left on steering head bearing 2 11 z...

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

Page 15: ...kit 100 4 Rider s Manual inside the case 5 Stowage in case with first aid kitOA Storing the first aid kit in case 6 Stowage in case with service toolkitOA Location of the service toolkit 100 7 No stan...

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

Page 17: ...d reservoir front 104 3 VIN type plate on steering head bearing 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 106 5 Power socket 132 6 Adjuster spring preload 61 7 Brake fluid reservoir rear 105 8 Adju...

Page 18: ...2 16 z General views...

Page 19: ...ker strobe 53 2 Crash bars 3 Extra socket 4 Rear crash bars 5 No standard equipment with auxiliary batteryOE Second battery inside the case 129 6 No standard equipment with STOP signalOE STOP signal 5...

Page 20: ...preload 61 2 Standard toolkit 100 3 Rider s Manual 4 Stowage with first aid kitOA Location of the first aid kit 5 Helmet holder 67 6 Stowage with service toolkitOA Location of the service toolkit 100...

Page 21: ...Underneath the seat with optional extras 1 No standard equipment Fuses 122 2 19 z General views...

Page 22: ...Underneath the centre trim panel 1 Battery 125 2 Stowage with tyre repair kitOA Location of the tyre repair kit 2 20 z General views...

Page 23: ...2 Change of status indicators on the display 48 3 Hazard warning flashers 53 4 Turn indicators 52 5 Horn 6 No standard equipment with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE ESA 63 7 No standard equip...

Page 24: ...light 54 2 No standard equipment with electronic hailing systemOE Hailing system 55 with siren electronicOE Siren 56 3 No standard equipment with electronic hailing systemOE Selection of the sound si...

Page 25: ...5 No standard equipment with STOP signalOE Mode change of the STOP signal 54 2 23 z General views...

Page 26: ...Multifunction switch right 1 No standard equipment with heated handlebar gripsOE Operate the heated handlebar grips 57 2 Emergency off switch kill switch 57 3 Starter 82 2 24 z General views...

Page 27: ...with blue indicator light 53 2 No standard equipment with lights off settingOE Lights off setting with green indicator light 55 3 No standard equipment with LED marker strobeOE 360 marker strobe with...

Page 28: ...nction display 29 5 Function key 6 Photosensor for con trolling the brightness of the instrument lighting with alarm system DWA OE Anti theft alarm LED see the operating instructions for the anti thef...

Page 29: ...Warning and telltale lights 28 Multifunction display 29 Warnings 30 On board computer display 40 Fuel level 40 Fuel reserve 41 Service due indicator 41 Ambient temperature 42 Tyre pressure 43 3 27 z...

Page 30: ...with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE ASC 39 3 Fuel reserve 41 38 4 General warning light in combination with warnings in the display 30 5 High beam headlight 6 Flashing turn indicators right 7 Idl...

Page 31: ...play showing chosen grip heating level 57 3 No standard equipment with on board com puterOE Stopwatch 50 4 Time 47 5 No standard equipment with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE Tyre pressure 43 6 Warn...

Page 32: ...ated by the corresponding warning lights Warnings that do not have warn ing lights of their own are indic ated by general warning light 1 showing in combination with a text warning or a warning sym bo...

Page 33: ...lashes Coolant temperature too high 34 lights up yellow appears on the display Engine in emergency operation mode 35 lights up yellow LAMP appears on the display Bulb defective 35 lights up yellow DWA...

Page 34: ...hts up yellow RdC appears on the display Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 37 or appears on the display Signal transmission disrupted 38 lights up Fuel down to reserve 38 flashes ABS self diagnosis...

Page 35: ...Warning and telltale lights Warning symbols in the display Meaning lights up ASC switched off 40 lights up ASC fault 40 3 33 z Status indicators...

Page 36: ...splay Possible cause The key being used is not au thorised for starting or commu nication between key and engine electronics is disrupted Remove all other vehicle keys from the same ring as the igni t...

Page 37: ...the engine stops and re fuses to start Otherwise the en gine runs in emergency operating mode You can continue to ride but bear in mind that the usual en gine performance might not be available Have...

Page 38: ...rmitted tolerance with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE General warning light shows yellow x x critical tyre pres sure flashes Possible cause Measured tyre pressure is close to the limit of permitted t...

Page 39: ...op preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Sensor defective or system error with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE General warning light shows yellow or ap pears on the display Possible cause Motor...

Page 40: ...tances Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Possible cause Wireless communication with the RDC sensors has been disrupted Possible causes incl...

Page 41: ...lead to ABS fault messages 95 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ASC intervention with Automatic Stability Control AS...

Page 42: ...the ASC function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed information on certain situations that can lead to ASC fault messages 96 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a speciali...

Page 43: ...back cover with on board computerOE After the fuel warning light comes on the distance that has travelled since this time is displayed The distance that can still be travelled using the reserve quant...

Page 44: ...on nected for a prolonged period of time If you want to have the date set consult a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Ambient temperature with on board computerOE If th...

Page 45: ...ing a speed of 30 km h The tyre pressure readings are based on a tyre air temperature of 20 C If warning triangle 3 also shows the reading is a warning The affected pressure flashes If the affected va...

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

Page 47: ...dicators 52 Hazard warning flashers 53 Light signals 53 Sound signals 55 Emergency off switch kill switch 57 Heated handlebar grips 57 BMW Motorrad ASC 58 Clutch 59 Brakes 60 Mirrors 61 Spring preload...

Page 48: ...he topcase fitted with locks that can be opened with this key as well Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Insert the key in the ignition sw...

Page 49: ...ot issued The EWS warning appears in the multifunction display Always keep the spare key sep arately from the ignition key If you lose a key you can have it barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad deal...

Page 50: ...Switch on the ignition Press button 1 to select the reading in values area 2 The following values can be dis played Total distance travelled shown here Tripmeter 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II Warnings...

Page 51: ...s if applicable with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Tyre pressures Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select a tripmeter Press and hold down button 1 until tripmeter 2 reading is re set with...

Page 52: ...ime in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading Similarly the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar ily switch off the ignition Operate stopwatch If necessary use but...

Page 53: ...ASH redline warning ap pears along with ON or OFF Press button 2 LAP Lap Timer and ON or OFF appear Repeatedly press button 1 until the reading shows the mode you want ON Stopwatch operated by means o...

Page 54: ...in this po sition until the parking lights come on Switch the ignition on and off again to switch off the parking lights Turn indicators Operating the turn indicators Switch on the ignition Push butt...

Page 55: ...rd warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off Press button 1 again to switch off the ha...

Page 56: ...t extended Press bottom section of switch 1 to switch on the 360 marker light or the rear marker lights How to interpret the status indicator light Blue status indicator light ON 360 marker strobe lig...

Page 57: ...e lights off function Comply with the statutory regulations Press top section of switch 1 to activate the lights off setting Dipped beam side lights and tail light are switched off How to interpret th...

Page 58: ...e signal can vary NOTICE There is a choice of tone se quences and siren sounds for different countries The program ming unit and the replacement parts are available from your au thorised BMW Motorrad...

Page 59: ...tton 2 is pressed down Emergency off switch kill switch 1 Emergency off switch kill switch WARNING Operation of the kill switch while riding Risk of fall due to rear wheel locking Do not operate the k...

Page 60: ...ps have two stage heating Stage two is for heating the grips quickly it is ad visable to switch back to stage one as soon as the grips are warm 50 heating power 100 heating power The selected heating...

Page 61: ...starts flashing Release button 1 within two seconds ASC telltale and warning light remains off or contin ues to flash ASC function is switched on You also have the option of switching the ignition of...

Page 62: ...fluid reservoir Air in the brake system Do not turn the handlebars or the handlebar fitting on the handlebar WARNING Adjusting the brake lever while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust t...

Page 63: ...ing preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded Adjust spring preload for rear wheel Removing seat 65 Remove on board toolkit 1 WARNING Spring preload setting and spring strut damping se...

Page 64: ...position Install the seat 66 Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit the condition of the surface on which the motorcycle is ridden and to suit spring preload An uneven surface requires softer...

Page 65: ...d justment ESA OE Possible settings With the help of Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA you can calibrate the rear wheel damping to the terrain with ease Calling up settings Switch on the ignition P...

Page 66: ...essure WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure Impairment of the motorcycle s handling characteristics Shorter useful tyre life Always check that the tyre pressures are correct Make sure the ground is level a...

Page 67: ...stment might not suffice if the motorcycle is very heavily loaded Under these circum stances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle NOTICE If there are do...

Page 68: ...t in holder 1 and apply firm downward pres sure to the rear of the seat The seat engages with an aud ible click Removing seat with optional extras with single seat with two way radio boxOE Make sure t...

Page 69: ...moving seat 65 Use a plastic sheathed steel cable to secure the helmet to helmet holder 1 ATTENTION Incorrect positioning of the helmet lock Scratch marks on trim panel Make sure the lock is out of th...

Page 70: ...4 68 z Operation...

Page 71: ...Anti theft alarm DWA Overview 70 Activation 70 Alarm function 72 Deactivation 73 Programming 74 Registration of the remote con trol 76 Synchronising 77 Battery 78 5 69 z Anti theft alarm DWA...

Page 72: ...ers to suit your personal preferences Conserving power in the vehicle s starter battery In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en sure that the vehicle will start the DWA anti theft...

Page 73: ...ust press button 1 for longer than one second Activation phase The anti theft alarm needs 15 seconds to achieve fully active status No alarm is triggered dur ing this time Conserving battery power in...

Page 74: ...econd time during the activation phase Turn indicators flash three times Alarm tone sounds three times Motion sensor is deactivated Alarm function with alarm system DWA OE Alarm triggers An alarm can...

Page 75: ...lashes 3x Ignition switched on with unauthorised key Flashes 4x Disconnection of the anti theft alarm from the vehicle s battery Information on alarm triggering If an alarm was triggered after the las...

Page 76: ...can customise the follow ing parameters of your anti theft alarm Confirmation alarm tone after activation deactivation of the anti theft alarm in addition to visual confirmation by turn in dicators f...

Page 77: ...ton 2 Step 3 Which alarm tone would you like the alarm to sound Rising and falling Press button 1 intermittent Press button 2 Step 4 Do you want to have the alarm function activated automatically when...

Page 78: ...function Switch on the ignition Press button 2 three times Acknowledgement tone sounds once Within ten seconds switch off the ignition Press button 2 three times Acknowledgement tone sounds once Withi...

Page 79: ...chronising with alarm system DWA OE When is it necessary to synchronise the remote control The remote control has to be synchronised if the buttons of the remote control have been pressed more than 25...

Page 80: ...Use only the specified type of battery see Technical Data When inserting the battery always make sure polarity is correct Slip the new battery into posi tion making sure that the pos itive terminal o...

Page 81: ...ctions 80 Comply with checklist 82 Starting 82 Twistgrip brake 85 Running in 86 Redline warning 86 Brakes 87 Parking your motorcycle 88 Refuelling 89 Fuel grade 91 Securing motorcycle for transporta t...

Page 82: ...e sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items at the bot tom of the cases and toward the inboard side Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit...

Page 83: ...u park the vehicle make sure that no one and no objects can come into contact with the hot engine and ex haust system Catalytic converter If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic conve...

Page 84: ...heck the tyre tread depth 108 Cases correctly installed and luggage secured Every 3rd refuelling stop without Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Adjust spring preload for rear wheel 61 without El...

Page 85: ...c ally interrupted if battery voltage is too low Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a donor bat tery to start See the subsection on jump starting in Maintenance for...

Page 86: ...sable system components with the vehicle at a standstill ABS telltale and warning light flashes Phase 2 Test of the wheel speed sensors as the vehicle pulls away from rest ABS telltale and warning lig...

Page 87: ...possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Twistgrip brake with twistgrip brakeOE 1 Twistgrip brake WARNING Stiff throttle twistgrip Vehicle speed can be adapted on...

Page 88: ...w brake pads have to bed down before they can achieve their optimum friction levels You can compensate for this initial re duction in braking efficiency by exerting greater pressure on the levers WARN...

Page 89: ...ted To save the setting press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading changes Brakes How can stopping distance be minimised Each time the brakes are applied a load...

Page 90: ...dimin ish braking efficiency Delayed braking action or poor braking efficiency must be reckoned with in the following situations Riding in the rain or through puddles of water After the vehicle has be...

Page 91: ...of damage to parts if vehicle topples Do not lean or sit on the vehicle with the centre stand extended Extend the centre stand and lift the motorcycle onto the stand On a gradient the motorcycle shoul...

Page 92: ...ank to a level above re serve as otherwise the new level will not be registered and the fuel warning light indicating that the level is down to reserve will not be switched off NOTICE The usable fuel...

Page 93: ...might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately pro tected against scratching Use adhesive tape or soft cloths for example for this purpose ATTENTION Vehicle topples...

Page 94: ...ten the straps At the rear secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tighten all the straps uniformly the vehicle s suspension should be compressed tightly front and...

Page 95: ...Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 94 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 97 7 93 z Engineering details...

Page 96: ...e road surface If this happens the braking force that can be transmitted to the road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce braking force to ensure...

Page 97: ...nd wheelie Rear wheel rotating with the vehicle held stationary by ap plying the front brake burn out Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil iary stand engine idling or with a...

Page 98: ...fts when cornering items of luggage loose on the motorcycle especially when style of riding takes rider and machine close to the limits imposed by physics The system is not optimised for special requi...

Page 99: ...nds rolling the throttle slightly closed so as to restore stability with the least possible delay When riding on a slippery sur face never snap the throttle twistgrip fully closed without pulling the...

Page 100: ...20 C The gauges on forecourt air lines do not compensate for temperature The tyre pressure recorded depends on tyre air temperature In most instances therefore these gauge readings will not tally wit...

Page 101: ...s 100 Toolkit 100 Engine oil 101 Brake system 102 Coolant 106 Clutch 107 Rims and tyres 108 Wheels 109 Front wheel stand 114 Rear wheel stand 116 Bulbs 117 Fuses 122 Body panels 123 Jump starting 124...

Page 102: ...thorough know ledge of the technology involved If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard toolkit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversi...

Page 103: ...ne Make sure the engine is at op erating temperature and hold the motorcycle upright with centre standOE Check that the engine is at op erating temperature make sure the ground is level and firm and p...

Page 104: ...ngine oil ATTENTION Not enough or too much en gine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Wipe t...

Page 105: ...ront min 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plate The wear indicators grooves must be clearly visible If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible WARNING Brake pad thickness less...

Page 106: ...fect Dam age to the brakes In order to ensure the depend ability of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum per missible thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a spec...

Page 107: ...ark If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the brake fl...

Page 108: ...w the MIN mark If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Coolant...

Page 109: ...t be clearly perceptible If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking the clutch play Operate...

Page 110: ...sary preferably by an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the tyre tread depth WARNING Riding with badly worn tyres Risk of accident due to impaired handling If applicable have the tyres changed in...

Page 111: ...tch to non standard installed wheels can have serious effects on the performance of the con trol systems The sensor rings are essential for correct road speed calcula tion and they too must match the...

Page 112: ...rake disc Do not operate the brake lever while a brake caliper has been removed Remove screws 1 of the brake calipers on left and right Force the brake pads 1 slightly apart by rocking brake caliper 2...

Page 113: ...axle 2 while supporting the wheel Roll the front wheel forward to remove Remove spacing bushing 1 from the left hand side of the wheel hub Installing front wheel WARNING Use of a non standard wheel Ma...

Page 114: ...forks Raise the front wheel insert quick release axle 2 and tighten to specified torque Quick release axle in telescopic forks 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screws 1 to the specified tightening torque C...

Page 115: ...edded Removing rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo torcycle on a suitable auxili ary stand BMW Motorrad re commends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Installing the rear...

Page 116: ...Tighten screws 1 to specified torque in diagonally opposite sequence Rear wheel to drive shaft Tightening sequence tighten in a crosswise sequence 60 Nm without centre standOE Remove the auxiliary sta...

Page 117: ...eel stand to the de sired height Centre the front wheel stand relative to the front wheel and push it against the front axle Align the two adapters 2 so that the telescopic forks are securely seated T...

Page 118: ...and its accessory components are available from your BMW Motorrad authorised dealer Use screws 1 to set the rear wheel stand to the desired height Remove retaining disc 2 To do so press release butto...

Page 119: ...rm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove cover 1 for the high beam headlight or cover 2 for the low beam headlight as ap plicable by pulling lever 3 NOTICE The position...

Page 120: ...g sure that the tab is correctly positioned Close and lock spring wire clips 2 Connect plug connection 1 Install cover 1 for the high beam headlight or cover 2 for the low beam headlight Replacing bul...

Page 121: ...ocket Replace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Press bulb 1 into the socket Turn sock...

Page 122: ...or cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screws 1 Pull the bulb housing to the rear to remove Press bulb 1 into its socket and turn it counter clockwise to remove Replace the defective bul...

Page 123: ...s level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the re flector housing at the threaded fastener side Turn bulb 1 counter clockwise...

Page 124: ...ys replace a defective fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage NOTICE Deviating from the base motor cycle authority specific electrical consumers are protected using conventional plug in fuses NOTIC...

Page 125: ...er Push fuse cover 1 onto the fuse box The retainers engage with an audible click Install the seat 66 Body panels Removing centre trim panel Removing seat 65 Remove four screws 1 on left and right and...

Page 126: ...s to the battery terminals never attempt to jump start the en gine by connecting leads to the on board socket ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and vehicle Risk of short circuit...

Page 127: ...donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing the jump leads Disconnect the jump lead from the negative terminals first then disconnect the second lead from the posi...

Page 128: ...sconnec ted from the onboard electrical system when the engine is not running Charging and float charging of the motorcycle s main battery have no effect on the second battery It must be dealt with se...

Page 129: ...connected to the on board electrics Consequently the re strictions regarding the type of charger to be used do not apply for the second battery Engine rpm starting from which the second battery is ch...

Page 130: ...first Then disconnect positive lead 2 Remove screw 3 and remove the battery holder Lift the battery up and out work it slightly back and forth if it is difficult to remove Installing battery NOTICE I...

Page 131: ...he battery s negative terminal Cable harness on the battery 5 Nm Please ensure that the bat tery minus line 1 has sufficient clearance from the arrow to the relay carrier 2 Installing centre trim pane...

Page 132: ...8 130 z Maintenance...

Page 133: ...Accessories General instructions 132 Power sockets 132 Cases 133 Case for special vehicle 136 Topcase 137 Two way radio box 140 Fire extinguisher 140 9 131 z Accessories...

Page 134: ...ories that it has not approved Whenever you are planning modifications comply with all the legal requirements Make sure that the vehicle does not infringe the national road vehicle construction and us...

Page 135: ...are also switched off when the max imum load capability as stated in the technical data is ex ceeded Cases Opening cases with casesOE Turn the key 1 to position OPEN Pull the grey release leaver 2 OP...

Page 136: ...up and simultan eously pull the case out Then lift the case out of the bottom holder Install cases with casesOE Turn the key 1 to position RELEASE Position the case in case holder 1 then pivot it unt...

Page 137: ...not find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label The values for the combination described here are as follows Maximum permissible speed for riding with cases fitted to the motorcycle with c...

Page 138: ...n the case lid Closing cases with cases painted with holder for special vehicleOE Close the case lid and press it shut until the latch engages Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the cas...

Page 139: ...act your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label The values for the combination described here are as follows Maximum permissible speed for...

Page 140: ...nd hold it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case NOTICE The topcase can also be locked by turning the lock to the LOCK position In this case ensure that the vehicle key is no...

Page 141: ...ition on the luggage carrier Make sure that hooks 1 are securely seated in the corresponding keepers 2 Push handle 1 down until it engages Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and rem...

Page 142: ...x Open lock 1 using the ignition key Open lid 2 of the two way ra dio box Closing two way radio box Close the lid of the two way radio box and press it shut until the latch engages Check that nothing...

Page 143: ...sher Hold the fire extinguisher at the carry handle 1 and fit retaining strap 2 Ensure that the fire extinguisher sits on the storage tray Fit the right hand side of the closure 3 to the retaining str...

Page 144: ...9 142 z Accessories...

Page 145: ...re Care products 144 Washing the vehicle 144 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 145 Paint care 146 Laying up the motorcycle 146 Protective wax coating 146 Restoring motorcycle to use 146 10 143 z Car...

Page 146: ...do not wash the vehicle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sun light and do not wash it in the sun The motorcycle should particu larly be washed frequently during the winter months To re...

Page 147: ...lastic Clean off dirt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water NOTICE Soften stubborn dirt and insects by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth Chrome parts Use plenty of water and BM...

Page 148: ...ad recommend that specks of tar be removed with BMW tar remover and the parts treated with this product should subsequently be waxed Laying up the motorcycle Clean the motorcycle Fill the motorcycle s...

Page 149: ...fasteners 149 Engine 150 Fuel 151 Engine oil 151 Clutch 152 Transmission 152 Rear wheel drive 153 Running gear 153 Brakes 154 Wheels and tyres 154 Electrics 156 Frame 158 Dimensions 159 Weights 160 R...

Page 150: ...tch activated Set kill switch to operating position run Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the...

Page 151: ...5 10 9 30 Nm Clamp of quick release axle M8 x 30 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Quick release axle in telescopic forks M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel FR Valid Rear wheel to drive sha...

Page 152: ...pression ratio 12 1 Nominal output 66 kW at engine speed 8000 min 1 with power reduction to 25 kWOE 25 kW at engine speed 7000 min 1 with power reduction to 35 kWOE 35 kW at engine speed 6750 min 1 To...

Page 153: ...based are not per missible because they can attack coated compon ents of the engine BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit ive...

Page 154: ...mission integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 943 35 68 teeth Primary transmission ratio 1 2 462 13 32 teeth 1st gear 1 1 750 16 28 teeth 2nd gear 1 1 381 21 29 teeth 3rd gear 1 1...

Page 155: ...n Single arm cast light alloy swinging arm with cam adjustable rear wheel axle Type of rear suspension Direct acting central spring strut with adjustable rebound stage damping spring preload with Elec...

Page 156: ...brake disc Brake pad material rear Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up to date list of the approved wheel tyre combi...

Page 157: ...5 kWOE or with power reduction to 25 kWOE min 45 Permissible front wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5 5 x 17 Tyre designation rear 180 55 ZR...

Page 158: ...tronic fuses protect all the circuits If an elec tronic fuse trips and de energises a circuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified Retainer 1...

Page 159: ...ted voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 12 Ah Second battery Battery type AGM Absorbent Glass Mat battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Rated capacity of the second battery 11 8 Ah Engine rpm starting fr...

Page 160: ...ight brake light P21 5W 12 V 5 W 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with b...

Page 161: ...t height 800 mm without rider at unladen weight with Comfort seatOE 820 mm without rider at unladen weight with seat lowOE 765 mm without rider at unladen weight Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 18...

Page 162: ...oad 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 420 kg Maximum payload 207 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h with power reduction to 25 kWOE approx 155 km h with power r...

Page 163: ...W Motorrad Service 162 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 162 Maintenance work 162 Maintenance schedule 165 Standard BMW service 166 Confirmation of maintenance work 167 Confirmation of service 172 12 161...

Page 164: ...mends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and re pair work that is carried out con firmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous tr...

Page 165: ...have to bring in their vehicles for service before the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirma tion of service Servicing h...

Page 166: ...12 164 z Service...

Page 167: ...5 Replace all spark plugs 6 Replace air filter element 7 Replace belt and rear jud der damper 8 Check the belt pulley belt pinion and judder damper for belt pinion 9 Change brake fluid entire system...

Page 168: ...heck the steering head bear ing Check the ease of movement of the side stand Check the ease of movement of the centre stand if vehicle fitted with the centre stand optional extra Check the specified t...

Page 169: ...tenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signatu...

Page 170: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 171: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 172: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 173: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 174: ...n of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 12 172...

Page 175: ...Item Odometer reading Date 12 173 z Service...

Page 176: ...12 174 z Service...

Page 177: ...Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil iser 176 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring Reifendruck Control RDC 178 13 175 z Appendix...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...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 180: ...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 181: ...instructions 125 Position on the motorcycle 20 Removal 128 Second battery position on the motorcycle 17 Technical data 157 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front 104 Checking fluid level rear 105 Rese...

Page 182: ...51 Topping up 102 Equipment 7 ESA Control 21 Operation 63 Extra socket Position on the motorcycle 17 F Fire extinguisher 140 Position on the vehicle 13 First aid kit Position on the vehicle 13 Stowage...

Page 183: ...ching off 46 Switching on 46 Immobiliser Reserve key 47 Warning 34 Instrument panel Ambient light brightness sensor 26 Overview 26 J Jump starting 124 K Keys 46 L Lap Timer 51 Light signals Operating...

Page 184: ...ntrol 21 Meaning of symbols 40 Overview 29 Multifunction switch General view left side 21 22 General view right side 24 25 O Odometer Control 26 Resetting 49 P Parking 88 Power socket Notes on use 132...

Page 185: ...motorcycle 17 Stopwatch Operation 50 Symbols in display Meaning 40 T Technical data Battery 157 Brakes 154 Bulbs 158 Clutch 152 Dimensions 159 Electrics 156 Engine 150 Engine oil 151 Frame 158 Fuel 1...

Page 186: ...o use 146 Vehicle Identification Number Position on the motorcycle 15 W Warning lights Overview 28 Warnings ABS 39 Anti theft alarm 36 ASC 39 Bulb defect 35 Coolant temperature 34 Engine electronics 3...

Page 187: ...14 185 z Index...

Page 188: ...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 189: ...uel capacity approx 15 l Reserve fuel approx 3 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle visi...

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