BMW K 1200 S Rider'S Manual Download

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BMW Motorrad

Rider’s Manual (US Model)

K 1200 S

Summary of Contents for K 1200 S

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model K 1200 S ...

Page 2: ...9 K40_04_d1 book Seite 0 Mittwoch 7 Juli 2004 12 32 12 ...

Page 3: ... contains important infor mation 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 infor mation on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value If you have any questions con cerning your motorcycle your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer will gladly provide adv...

Page 4: ...arning flashers 32 Tripmaster 33 Emergency ON OFF switch 34 Heated hand gripsOE 35 Clock 35 Handlebar levers 36 Lights 37 Turn signals 39 Seat 40 Helmet holder 41 Luggage loops 42 Mirrors 43 Spring preload 43 Shock absorbers 44 ESAOE 45 Wheels 48 Riding 49 Safety instructions 50 Safety check 52 First time out 52 Before you start 53 Starting 56 Riding 58 Running in 58 Shifting gear 59 Placing motor...

Page 5: ...7 Cleaning and care 118 Storing 120 Restoring to use 121 Technical data 123 Bolt connections 124 Tire pressures 126 Engine 127 Power transmission 128 Frame and suspension 129 Wheels and tires 131 Fuel and lubricants 132 Electrical system 135 Dimensions and weights 137 Riding specifications 138 Service 139 BMW Motorrad Service 140 Confirmation of maintenance work 143 Confirmation of service 147 Ind...

Page 6: ... part of your motorcycle Symbols and abbreviations used Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reasons of safety the safety of others and to protect your motorcycle against damage Special information on operating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures c Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity b 4 Reference to ...

Page 7: ...ent is described in a separate operating manual Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsche Institut für Nor mung e V Configurations for individual countries may differ Improvements The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcy cles are maintained by unceasing deve...

Page 8: ...rmation may be obtained from the Internet by visiting www bmw motorrad com maintenance Have all maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle entered in the chapter Service b 140 of this manual Your authorized BMW motor cycle retailer is supplied with all the latest technical informa tion and therefore possesses the necessary technical know how We therefore recommend that you consult ...

Page 9: ...1 7 Overview General view left side 9 General view right side 11 Left handlebar fitting 12 Right handlebar fitting 13 Instrument panel 14 Headlights 15 ...

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Page 11: ...ical b 38 beneath instrument panel 2 Clutch fluid reservoir b 93 3 Rear spring preload adjustment b 43 4 Helmet holder b 41 under seat 5 Seat lock b 40 beneath rear light 6 Rear shock absorber damping adjustment b 44 7 Power socket b 74 8 Coolant fill opening b 88 ...

Page 12: ...Overview 1 10 ...

Page 13: ...for engine oil level b 86 3 Fill opening Engine oil b 87 under seat 4 Fuel tank fill opening b 67 5 Battery compartment b 115 6 Front brake fluid reservoir b 91 7 Type plate on rear cross tube 8 Vehicle identification number VIN on front right side panel 9 Rear brake fluid reservoir b 91 ...

Page 14: ...12 Left handlebar fitting 1 Button Tripmaster b 33 2 Button hazard warning flashers b 32 3 Button ESAOA b 45 4 Button horn 5 Button left turn signal b 39 6 Switch for high beam headlight and headlight flasher b 37 ...

Page 15: ...1 13 Overview Right handlebar fitting 1 Emergency ON OFF switch b 34 2 Button starter 3 Switch for heated hand gripsOE b 35 4 Button right turn signal b 39 5 Button turn signal off b 40 ...

Page 16: ...er 3 Warning and indicator lights b 18 4 Multifunction display b 18 5 Indicator light DWAOE and sensor for lighting of instrument panel 6 Adjustment of clock b 35 The lighting of the instru ment panel is equipped with an automatic day and night switchover c ...

Page 17: ...1 15 Overview Headlights 1 High beam headlight 2 Low beam headlight 3 Parking light ...

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Page 19: ...2 17 Status indicators Multifunction display 18 Warning and indicator lights 18 Warning indicators 19 ABS warning indicators 24 ...

Page 20: ...s been reached Gear indicator The gear display indi cates the engaged gear If no gear is engaged the gear display indicates 0 the neutral indicator light also lights up Coolant temperature The horizontal bars indi cate the level of the coolant temperature Warning and indicator lights The warning and indicator lights are shown in one of the following three variants depending on your country Indicat...

Page 21: ... cation 2 Warning light for ABS national market specifi cation 3 Indicator light right turn signal Warning indicators Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi function display In some cases an additional general warning light lights up in red or in yellow A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously ...

Page 22: ...ations Ignition key not authorized b 22 Low beam headlight high beam headlight parking light or turn signal lamp defective b 24 Bulb failure b 24 yellow Fuel reserve reached b 22 yellow Fault in engine electronics b 23 yellow Rear light or brake light lamp defective b 24 red Coolant temperature too high b 22 red Engine oil pressure too low b 23 ...

Page 23: ...BS self diagnosis not completed b 25 red Relay for ABS warning lights defective b 26 red 1 flash per second ABS function not available b 26 red 4 flashes per second ABS in residual braking function b 27 1 red flash per second 1 flash per second Insufficient brake fluid b 27 4 red flashes per second 4 flashes per second A number of ABS faults b 28 Light Symbol Meaning Explanations ...

Page 24: ...fuel shortage can lead to the motor dying unex pectedly and can therefore result in dangerous driving situations Do not drive until the fuel tank is completely empty c A fuel shortage can lead to backfiring and can therefore result in damage to the catalytic converter Do not drive until the fuel tank is completely empty c Refuel Coolant temperature General warning light lights up in red Coolant te...

Page 25: ...sure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low under no circum stances is the engine oil pres sure warning light to be regarded as an indication of the engine oil level Once the oil pressure has built up 1 2 sec onds after the engine start the warning indicator must go out If the warning engine oil pressure is displayed while the motorcycle is being ridden take account of the traffic situation and...

Page 26: ...In the event of a bulb failure there can be problems seeing and being seen Replace defective bulbs as quickly as possible c General warning light lights up in yellow Defective lamp symbol with arrow pointing to the rear is displayed Rear light or brake light lamp defective Replace bulbs b 108 Defective lamp symbol with arrow pointing to the front is displayed Low beam headlight high beam headlight...

Page 27: ... a manner to which you are not accustomed There is a defect in the brake system which can lead to unaccustomed braking behavior Brake with foresight and cau tion and avoid heavy brak ing c Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a cer tified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motor cycle retailer ABS warning light ABS warning light flashes 1 time per second ABS function not available ...

Page 28: ...ht and ABS warning light General warning light lights up in red ABS warning light lights up The relay for control of the ABS warning indicators is defective No ABS faults can be displayed You can continue to ride but bear in mind that any ABS faults that might occur can no longer be displayed ABS warning indicators are inoperative Brake with foresight and caution and avoid heavy braking c Have the...

Page 29: ... greater forces are required for braking Brake with foresight and caution and avoid heavy braking c Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer General warning light flashes red 1 time per second ABS warning light flashes 1 time per second Fluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low This case involves a wheel brake circuit for...

Page 30: ...fluid that cannot be detected might be the cause of the warning There is a fault in the brake system which can lead to deteriorating braking behavior Brake with foresight and caution and avoid heavy braking c Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a cer tified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motor cycle retailer General warning light flashes red 4 times per second ABS warning ligh...

Page 31: ...bilizer 31 Hazard warning flashers 32 Tripmaster 33 Emergency ON OFF switch 34 Heated hand gripsOE 35 Clock 35 Handlebar levers 36 Lights 37 Turn signals 39 Seat 40 Helmet holder 41 Luggage loops 42 Mirrors 43 Spring preload 43 Shock absorbers 44 ESAOE 45 Wheels 48 ...

Page 32: ...t lock are all operated with the same key System casesOA with locks for the same key can be ordered on request c Switching on ignition Turn the key into position U Parking light and all function circuits switched on Pre ride check is performed b 53 ABS self diagnosis is performed b 55 Engine can be started Switching off ignition Turn the key into position V Light switched off Steering lock unsecur...

Page 33: ...ys turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock c With the ignition switched off the brake power assistance is unavailable While the motorcycle is being ridden do not switch off the ignition c Electronic immobilizer The electronic immobilizer helps protect your BMW motorcycle from theft and this enhanced security is at your disposal without any need for you to set parameters or acti va...

Page 34: ...d in the multifunction display Always store the spare key sep arately from the ignition key c Replacement and extra keys You can obtain replacement keys only through an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer The keys are part of an integrated security system so the retailer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement extra keys If you want to have a lost key barr...

Page 35: ...ng off hazard warning flashers Press the hazard warning flashers button 1 or switch on ignition Hazard warning flashers cease to operate Tripmaster Selecting display When you switch on the ignition the information shown by the Tripmaster when the ignition was switched off always reappears on the multi function display c Switch on the ignition Press the Tripmaster button 1 once briefly The followin...

Page 36: ...ly 5 pints 3 liters have been added Resetting trip meter Switch on the ignition Select the desired trip meter Press the Tripmaster button 1 for longer than 2 seconds The trip meter is set to zero Emergency ON OFF switch The engine can easily be switched off during or after a fall using the emergency ON OFF switch Actuating the emergency ON OFF switch while driving can cause the rear wheel to lock ...

Page 37: ...heated hand grips option can only be activated when the engine is running The increased power consumption caused by operating the heated hand grips can lead to the battery discharging on journeys in the lower engine speed range If the battery is inadequately charged the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability c Clock Adjusting the clock while the motorcycle is being ridden...

Page 38: ...ever Adjusting the clutch lever while the motorcycle is being ridden can lead to acci dents Adjust the clutch lever only when the motorcycle is stationary c Use the adjusting screw 1 to set the clutch lever reach Turn clockwise reach is increased Turn counter clockwise reach is reduced The adjusting screw has a limit position and can be turned more easily when you press the clutch lever forward c ...

Page 39: ...ve the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary c Low beam headlight The low beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine With the engine switched off you can briefly switch on the light by switching on the high beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by op erating the headlight flasher c High beam headlight Headlight flasher Press the high beam headlight...

Page 40: ...zle oncoming traffic Adhesive films with unsuitable adhesives can damage the plastic surface of the headlight Only use suitable adhesive films c Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Headlight adjustment vertical The headlight beam throw is kept constant when the spring preload is adjusted to suit the load Ad...

Page 41: ... adjust ment by adjusting the swivel ing lever 1 A Neutral position B High load Turn signals Switching on turn signals Press the left hand turn signal button 1 Left hand turn signal switched on Indicator light for left hand turn signal flashes Press the right hand turn signal button 2 Right hand turn signal switched on Indicator light for right hand turn signal flashes ...

Page 42: ...t Turn the key counter clock wise in the seat lock In doing so press the seat downwards for support Raise the seat at the rear Let go of the key and pull the seat from the retaining brackets towards the rear Where to put the seat Place the seat cover side down on a smooth and clean surface Place the seat cover side down on the fuel tank and the handlebars c ...

Page 43: ...ecurely parked c Push the seat forward into the retaining brackets 1 Press the seat firmly down wards beyond the detent The seat can be heard to lock into place Helmet holder The helmet holders 1 and 2 are located under the seat A motorcycle helmet with chin strap can be attached to the helmet holders 1 b 40 Remove the seat Hook up the helmet chin strap in the holder Refit the seat ...

Page 44: ...le the hel met could be damaged by heat from the end muffler Only attach the helmet to the left hand side of the motorcycle c Remove the seat Pull the steel cable through the helmet and hook it up in the bracket 2 Refit the seat You can obtain a suitable steel cable from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer c Luggage loops The loops 1 for attaching lug gage straps are located on the underside o...

Page 45: ...justing spring preload on rear wheel Adjusting the spring pre load while the motorcycle is being ridden can lead to accidents Adjust the spring preload only when the motorcycle is stationary c The spring preload must be adapted to the load of the mo torcycle An increase in the load requires an increase in the spring preload less weight requires a correspondingly lower spring preload Place the moto...

Page 46: ...etting is based on a motorcycle with a full fuel tank and one person with 187 lbs 85 kg weight c Adjustments to the spring preload and shock absorbers that are not coordi nated lead to a deterioration in the handling characteristics of your motorcycle Adapt the shock absorbers to the spring preload c Shock absorbers Adjusting shock absorber on rear wheel The damping must be adapted to the spring p...

Page 47: ...S The range of adjustment comprises three and a half turns of the adjusting screw The basic setting is based on a motorcycle with a full fuel tank and one person with 187 lbs 85 kg weight c Adjustments to the spring preload and shock absorbers that are not coordi nated lead to a deterioration in the handling characteristics of your motorcycle Adapt the shock absorbers to the spring preload c ESAOE...

Page 48: ...ut Adjusting shock absorbers Three adjustments are possi ble these are shown in field 2 as follows Comfort soft damping Normal medium damping Sport hard damping Switch on the ignition Press button 1 briefly The current setting is displayed Press button 1 once briefly Starting from the current state the display is in the following order Comfort Normal Sport ...

Page 49: ...the field 3 as follows Solo operation Solo operation with luggage Operation with passen ger and luggage Start the engine Press button 1 briefly The current setting is displayed Press button 1 once for longer than one second Starting from the current state the display is in the following order Solo operation Solo operation with luggage Operation with passenger and luggage If button 1 is not pressed...

Page 50: ... tire pressure re duces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire pressure c The required tire pressures can be found in the technical data section b 126 At high road speeds tire valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu gal force To avoid sudden loss of tire pressure use a metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring on the rear wheel and tighten it securely c ...

Page 51: ...e out 52 Before you start 53 Starting 56 Riding 58 Running in 58 Shifting gear 59 Placing motorcycle on side stand 61 Removing motorcycle from side stand 63 Placing motorcycle on center standOA 65 Pushing motorcycle off center standOA 67 Fuel 67 Brake system 68 ...

Page 52: ...drugs can considerably diminish your perception judgment and ability to make decisions as well as your reflexes Taking medication can strengthen these impairments Do not ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication c Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless but highly toxic Inhaling exhaust fumes therefore represents a health h...

Page 53: ... temperatures occur at the exhaust pipe If highly flammable mate rials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc make contact with the hot exhaust pipe they can start to burn Make sure that no highly flam mable materials can come in contact with the hot exhaust system c If the engine runs for a long period when the motorcycle is stationary the cooling is inadequate and overheating can occur In...

Page 54: ...1 Clutch function b 92 Clutch fluid level b 93 Warning and indicator lights b 18 Shock absorber setting b 44 46 and spring preload b 47 Rims b 94 tread depth b 94 and inflation pressure b 48 Load gross weight b 137 Secure luggage system At regular intervals Engine oil level every time you refuel b 86 Brake pads every 2nd 3rd time you refuel b 90 First time out Secure handling of your motorcycle Ea...

Page 55: ...ad the information on the EWS b 22 Emergency ON OFF switch 1 in operating position A Switch on the ignition Pre ride check is performed With BMW Integral ABS ABS self diagnosis is performed Pre ride check After the ignition has been switched on a pre ride check is performed Here the func tions of all warning lights and warning symbols are checked The following are displayed in succession in the mu...

Page 56: ... sponding system cannot be displayed Watch all lights and symbols on the display c If one of the lights or symbols is not displayed Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a cer tified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motor cycle retailer After completion of the pre ride check the current values are displayed If the engine is started during the pre ride check the pre ride check is c...

Page 57: ... light flashes 4 times per second Self diagnosis is performed Phase 2 ABS warning light flashes 1 time per second Self diagnosis is concluded The warning light goes out after completion of the starting off test b 58 If the ignition is switched on with the brake lever operated and then the engine is started and the motorcycle is ridden off immediately the BMW Integral ABS is still in the residual b...

Page 58: ...eutral indicator light lights up in green and the gear display in the multifunction display shows 0 Starting Do not turn the throttle twistgrip when starting the engine At ambient tem peratures below 32 F 0 C pull in the clutch lever after switching on the ignition c Press the starter button 1 The engine starts Observe warning and infor mation displays b 18 28 The start attempt is auto matically i...

Page 59: ...F switch in operating position b 53 Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand completely b 63 Gear engaged clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch b 56 Clutch operated with ignition switched off Switch on ignition first then operate clutch b 53 56 No fuel in tank Refuel b 67 Battery not adequately charged Recharge battery b 113 ...

Page 60: ...freeways where possible Exceeding the running in speeds increases engine wear Adhere to the guide values described below c Up to 1 000 km distance ridden Engine speed max 7000 rpm No full load acceleration At full load avoid low engine speeds After 300 750 miles 500 1 200 km be sure to have the first inspection performed Brake pads New brake pads must bed down and therefore do not achieve their op...

Page 61: ...positions Avoid extremely inclined positions c Shifting gear Engine speed Do not use the high end of the engine revolutions range in any gear unless the engine is at operating temperature When the revolution counter needle enters the red zone on the dial the throttle valve angle is limited in order to pro tect the engine against over revving The rev limiter cuts in at 10 800 rpm Gear shifts Shifti...

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Page 63: ...o the full left or right lock position Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly If the motorcycle is on the side stand it depends on the features of the ground whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right However the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with the handlebars turned to the left than with the handle bars turned to the right On level ground always turn t...

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Page 65: ... lock switch on ignition Wait for the ABS self diagnosis From the left grip the han dlebars with both hands Set the handbrake Swing your right leg over the seat straightening the motorcycle as you do so Balance the motorcycle in a vertical position Seat yourself and fold back the side stand with your left foot An unfolded side stand can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is moving and lead to...

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Page 67: ...f the passenger grab handle or rear frame Place your right foot on the extended arm of the center stand and push the center stand downwards until the feet contact the ground Place your full body weight on the center stand and at the same time pull the motorcycle backwards arrow Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly The center stand can retract if there is exces sive motion and lead to the v...

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Page 69: ...ard off the center stand Make sure that the center stand is fully retracted Fuel Refueling Fuel is a fire hazard and explosive Do not smoke and ensure that no naked flames are present during all activities at the fuel tank c Fuel expands under the influence of high temper atures and exposure to sunlight Fill only to the lower edge of the filler neck as a maximum c Fuel can damage plastic parts Avo...

Page 70: ...for performance and fuel con sumption The minimum fuel quality must be Unleaded fuel 95 ROZ RON 85 MOZ MON Capacity Usable volume of fuel 5 gal 19 liters Of which reserve volume approx 1 gal 4 liters The volume of fuel display in the multifunc tion display only works with the ignition switched on c Brake system General Descending mountain passes If only the rear brake is used when descending mount...

Page 71: ...epair and maintenance tasks make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are free of oil and grease c Dirt or mud on brakes When riding on loose surfaces or muddy roads the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the discs or brake pads Note that there will be an extended braking distance until the brakes have been cleaned by braking c BMW Integral ABS Sensitive ...

Page 72: ...king function activates the front and rear brakes jointly which means that the brakes for both wheels are applied when one brake lever is pressed The electron ics in the BMW Integral ABS controls the braking force distribution between the front and rear brakes Braking force distribution depends on load and is recalculated every time the ABS controller comes into action Partially integral brake con...

Page 73: ...in the BMW Integral ABS the brake circuits concerned only have the residual braking function The residual braking function is the braking power without the hydraulic servo assistance of the BMW Integral ABS Under these circumstances there fore you must apply consider ably higher pressure to the brake levers in question in order to apply the brakes and lever travel is longer When the residual braki...

Page 74: ...ever path before the brake pressure is built up can be longer we recommend that a larger lever path be set at the handbrake lever b 36 c In the case of residual braking function in both brake circuits no pump noise can be heard when the brake lever is operated c ...

Page 75: ...5 73 Accessories General instructions 74 Power socket 74 Luggage system 77 Flat tire kit for tubeless tires 82 ...

Page 76: ...not evaluate whether every product of other manufacturers is suit able for use on BMW motorcy cles without presenting a safe ty risk Nor is this guarantee provided when the official approval of a specific country has been granted Tests conducted in these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experi enced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some cir...

Page 77: ...quently switched off Approx 15 minutes after switching off the ignition and or during the restart operation the on board socket is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical system Cable routing The cables from the power socket to the additional device must be routed in such a way that they do not impede the rider do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and handling characteri...

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Page 79: ...ft and right are equal Ensure that the weight is equally distributed on the left and right Pack heavy items of luggage downwards and inwards Load the left hand and right hand casesOA with a maxi mum of 18 lbs 8 kg each Load the tank rucksack with a maximum of 11 lbs 5 kg Release levers There is a release lever on the left and right of each case lock The gray lever marked OPEN is used to open and c...

Page 80: ...90 clockwise Case can be opened Cases secured Key can be removed Case unsecured Turn the lock on the right hand case by 45 clockwise Turn the lock on the left hand case by 45 counter clockwise Cases locked Cases can be removed Key cannot be removed Opening cases Turn the case lock to the position case unlocked Pull the gray release lever upwards ...

Page 81: ... completely opened Closing cases Press the catches 1 of the case lid into the retainers 2 The catches can be heard to lock into place When closing ensure that the case lid remains within the limit 3 c Press the catches 4 of the lock straps into the retainers 2 The catches can be heard to lock into place Make sure catches are secure ...

Page 82: ...e lock straps Press the lock straps against the case body The case volume is adapted to the contents Installing cases Turn the case lock to the position case unsecured Hook the case into the lower mounting 2 Pull the black release lever upwards Press the case into the upper mounting 3 Press the black release lever downwards The case is locked into place Lock the case Check secure locking ...

Page 83: ...he upper mounting Lift the case out of the lower mounting Adapting cases If a case wobbles or is difficult to fit it has to be adapted to the gap between the upper and lower mounting To achieve this the height of the lower bracket on the case can be changed Open the case Unfasten the screws 1 Set the height of the bracket Tighten the screws ...

Page 84: ...ease see the included description for the repair procedure and safety precautions Removing seat Remove the screws 1 You will find an overview of the types of screw used on b 124 c Removing side panel To protect the side panel from scratches lay it on the seat c Open the securing strap and remove the flat tire kit ...

Page 85: ...6 83 Maintenance Toolkit 85 Engine oil 86 Coolant 88 Brakes 89 Clutch 92 Wheels 94 Front wheel stand 103 Rear wheel stand 104 Bulbs 105 Jump starting 111 Battery 112 Splash guard 116 ...

Page 86: ...You can use this chart to set aside the required tools If special tightening torques are to be taken into account for assembly these are also listed Screw connections for which there is a matching tool in the toolkit are marked additionally If you are interested in informa tion on additional work we recommend the Repair Man ual for your motorcycle on CD ROM This is available from your authorized B...

Page 87: ...6 85 Maintenance Toolkit Toolkit The toolkit is located under the seat b 40 Remove the seat 1 Reversible screwdriver Take out the screwdriver 1 Accessible are 2 Torx wrench T25 3 Screwdriver small ...

Page 88: ...e cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct only check the oil level after a longer trip c With the motorcycle at oper ating temperature hold it vertically or place it on the center standOA ensuring that the ground is firm and level Let the engine run in neutral for one minute ...

Page 89: ...ping up engine oil b 40 Remove the seat Clean the area around the fill opening Unscrew the cap of the fill opening for engine oil 1 Pour in engine oil up to the center marking A Check the oil level Repeat the filling and check ing procedure until the engine oil level is located between the MIN and MAX marks Screw on the cap of the fill opening for engine oil Draining off engine oil Remove the seat...

Page 90: ... coolant level Read off the coolant level from the coolant display 1 2 maximum coolant level 3 minimum coolant level The coolant level must be located between the MIN and MAX marks If the coolant level is below the MIN mark Top up coolant Topping up coolant Unscrew the cap of the fill opening for coolant 1 Add coolant Check the coolant level Repeat the filling and check ing procedure until the coo...

Page 91: ...ut ABS Pull in handbrake lever A resistance point must be noticeable Press the footbrake lever A resistance point must be noticeable Vehicles with ABS Switch on the ignition Wait for ABS self diagnosis Pull in handbrake lever A resistance point must be noticeable In the case of BMW Integral ABS the hydraulic pump must be heard to run Press the footbrake lever A resistance point must be noticeable ...

Page 92: ...he brake pads must have a clearly visible wear indicating mark 1 If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible Have the brake pads replaced by a certified work shop preferably by an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Checking brake pad thickness at rear Place the motorcycle on the center standOA or side stand ensuring that the ground is firm and level Perform a visual inspection of the ...

Page 93: ...of the brake fluid reservoir is changed air can enter the brake system Do not reposition the handle bar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts c 1 Front brake fluid reservoir 2 MIN mark 1 Rear brake fluid reservoir 2 MIN mark Hold the motorcycle verti cally or place it on the center standOA ensuring that the ground is firm and level Place the handlebars in a straight ahead po...

Page 94: ...f brake pad wear the brake fluid level remains constant c If the brake fluid level falls even above the MIN mark this indicates a defect in the brake system If the brake fluid level falls Air can get into the brake system if there is insuffi cient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir This leads to a considerable decrease in braking performance Brake with foresight and caution and avoid heavy b...

Page 95: ...h fluid reservoir 2 MIN mark The clutch fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark If the fluid level falls below the MIN mark the clutch system must be checked immediately If the clutch fluid level falls even above the MIN mark this indicates a defect in the clutch system Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a cer tified workshop preferably an authorized BMW motor cycle retailer Th...

Page 96: ... check for defective points Have damaged rims checked and if necessary replaced by a certified work shop preferably an autho rized BMW motorcycle retailer Checking tire tread depth The minimum tire tread depths legally prescribed in each country apply The handling characteris tics of your motorcycle can deteriorate even before the legally prescribed mini mum tread depth has been reached Have the t...

Page 97: ... ABS sensor ring c Motorcycles without center standOA To ensure a secure stance of the motorcycle during the following work Place the motorcycle on the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand b 104 The rest of the procedure is the same as for motorcycles with a center stand Motorcycles with center standOA Placing the motorcycle on the center standOA Remove the screws 1 on the left and right Pull out the fro...

Page 98: ...ds and outwards from the brake discs If the motorcycle is on the center standOA If the front of the motorcycle is raised too far the center stand rises from the ground and the motorcycle can fall over sideways Make sure that the center stand remains on the ground when the front is raised c Lift the motorcycle using the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand b 103 until the front wheel rotates freely Remov...

Page 99: ...ning torques can be found on b 124 c Screw connections tightened with the incor rect torque can come loose or damage the screw connection itself Be sure to have the tightening torques checked by a certified workshop preferably by an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer c During the following work parts of the front brake in particular of the BMW Integral ABS can be damaged Ensure that no parts of th...

Page 100: ...s Apply the mounting bolts 2 of the brake calipers on the left and right and use the appropriate tightening torque The cable of the ABS sensor can be rubbed through if it touches the brake disc Ensure taut routing of the ABS sensor cable c Fit the mudguard and tighten the mounting bolts 1 with the appropriate tightening torque Remove the masking from the rim To align and position the brake pads re...

Page 101: ...ays in the braking effect Before beginning a journey check that the braking effect kicks in without any delay c Removing rear wheel You will find an overview of the types of screw used on b 124 c Motorcycle without center standOA To ensure a secure stance of the motorcycle during the fol lowing work Place the motorcycle on the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand b 104 The rest of the procedure is the sa...

Page 102: ...emove the mounting bolts 5 of the rear wheel holding the wheel as you do so If the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand is used remove the retaining disk Place the rear wheel on the ground Roll the rear wheel out towards the rear If the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand is used attach the retaining disk again Installing rear wheel An overview of the types of screw used and the corresponding tightening torque...

Page 103: ...rad rear wheel stand is used remove the retaining disk Roll the rear wheel onto the rear wheel support Place the rear wheel on the rear wheel support If the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand is used attach the retaining disk again Fit the wheel bolts 5 and tighten crosswise with the appropriate tightening torque Turn the end muffler into its initial position Fit the bolt 4 of the bracket of the end mu...

Page 104: ...the bracket of the end muffler to the rear footrest with tightening torque If the gap between the rear wheel and the end muffler is too small the rear wheel can overheat The gap between the rear wheel and the end muffler must be at least 0 4 in 10 mm c Push the muffler cover 2 with guides A into the brackets B Fit the bolt 1 and tighten with the appropriate tightening torque Remove any auxiliary s...

Page 105: ...otorrad rear wheel stand b 104 Unfasten the adjusting screws 1 Push the two mounting pins 2 far enough apart that the front wheel guide fits between them Set the desired height of the front wheel stand using the locating pins 3 Align the front wheel stand to the center of the front wheel and push it onto the front axle Push the two mounting pins 2 through the triangles of the brake caliper support...

Page 106: ...Make sure that the center stand remains on the ground when the front is raised c Rear wheel stand In order to be able to work safely also on motorcycles without center standsOA BMW Motorrad offers a rear wheel stand The rear wheel stand with BMW special tool number 363980 can be obtained from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Installing rear wheel stand Set the desired height of the rear whe...

Page 107: ...l taneously pressing the lever downwards until the motor cycle stands vertically Press the lever onto the ground Bulbs Information on bulbs The failure of a bulb is signaled in the display by the lamp defect symbol If the brake or rear light fails the general warning light also lights up in yellow If the rear light fails the brake light is used as a substitute in that the luminosity of the sec ond...

Page 108: ...he bulb Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the conse quence c You will find an overview of the types of screws used on b 124 c Replacing low beam headlight bulb During the work de scribed in the following a motorcycle that has been parked incorrectly can fall over Make sure that the motorcycle is securely parked c The bulb is pressurized and can cause injuries when damag...

Page 109: ...rds Replacing high beam headlight bulb During the work de scribed in the following a motorcycle that has been parked incorrectly can fall over Make sure that the motorcycle is securely parked c The bulb is pressurized and can cause injuries when damaged Wear eye and hand protection when replacing bulbs c To achieve better acces sibility turn the handle bars to the left c 1 Cover High beam headligh...

Page 110: ...Bulb holder 5 Bulb If necessary switch off the ignition Pull off the connector 3 beneath the headlight Remove the bulb holder 4 from the headlight housing by turning it counter clock wise Pull the bulb 5 from the bulb holder Assembly is in reverse order To hold the new bulb use a clean dry cloth Replacing brake light and rear light bulbs During the work de scribed in the following a motorcycle tha...

Page 111: ...he bulb into the fitting and remove it by turning counter clockwise Assembly is in reverse order To hold the new bulb use a clean dry cloth Replacing front turn signal bulb During the work de scribed in the following a motorcycle that has been parked incorrectly can fall over Make sure that the motorcycle is securely parked c If necessary switch off the ignition Remove the bolt 1 ...

Page 112: ...lb holder Assembly is in reverse order To hold the new bulb use a clean dry cloth Replacing rear turn signal bulb During the work de scribed in the following a motorcycle that has been parked incorrectly can fall over Make sure that the motorcycle is securely parked c If necessary switch off the ignition Remove the bolt 1 Pull the lamp housing on the screw connection side out of the turn signal ho...

Page 113: ...or similar items c Inadvertent contact be tween the terminal clips of the jump leads and the vehi cle can lead to short circuits Only use jumper cables with fully insulated terminal clips c Jump starting with a voltage greater than 12 V can damage the vehicle electronics The battery of the other vehicle must have 12 V system voltage c For jump starting do not disconnect the battery from the vehicl...

Page 114: ...e engine running do not touch any parts of the ignition system c Battery Maintenance information Your motorcycle is supplied with a maintenance free battery Correct upkeep recharging and storage will prolong the life of the battery and are essential if warranty claims are to be considered Compliance with the points below is important in order to maximize battery life Keep the surface of the batter...

Page 115: ...omply with the operating instructions of the charger Charging a completely drained battery via the onboard socket can result in damage to the motorcycle electronics A completely drained battery must always be charged di rectly at the terminals of the disconnected battery c Charging the connected battery directly at the bat tery terminals can damage the vehicle electronics To charge the battery via...

Page 116: ...estoring it to use c Charge the battery using a suitable charger Comply with the operating instructions of the charger Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger terminal clips from the battery terminals Removing battery You will find an overview of the types of screw used on b 125 c During the work described in the following a motorcy cle that has been parked incor rectly can fall o...

Page 117: ... the motorcycle is securely parked c If necessary turn the ignition key to the Ignition Off position Place the battery in the battery compartment positive termi nal on the right in the direction of travel Push the retaining bracket over the battery tighten the screws with the appropriate tightening torque Fit the positive battery cable first tighten with the appropri ate tightening torque Then fit...

Page 118: ... the battery the time must be reset c Splash guard A splash guard is supplied with the motorcycle if required this can be fitted to the license plate holder Use the screws 1 to fit the splash guard on the license plate holder from below ...

Page 119: ...7 117 Care Cleaning and care 118 Storing 120 Restoring to use 121 ...

Page 120: ...ot use cleaning agents that contain alcohol c Washing motorcycle We recommend that you use BMW insect remover to soften and wash off insects and resil ient dirt on painted parts prior to washing the motorcycle To prevent the formation of stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Especially during the winter months make ...

Page 121: ... soft sponge and plenty of water Fuel and chemical solvents attack the windshield material Do not use cleaning agents c Chrome Especially in the case of road salt carefully clean chrome parts with a great deal of water and BMW auto shampoo Use chrome polish for additional treatment Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to prevent overheating of the engine due to inadequate cooling For example use ...

Page 122: ...auba or synthetic waxes The best way to see whether the paint has to be protected is that water no longer forms pearls Touching up Your authorized BMW motor cycle retailer is equipped with suitable systems for fast low cost repair of minor paint dam age We recommend touching up minor paint defects with a BMW paint spray or a BMW paint pencil and having larger paint damage repaired at your BMW moto...

Page 123: ...t load Before storing the vehi cle have the engine oil and the oil filter element changed by a certified work shop preferably your autho rized BMW motorcycle retailer Combine work for storing restoring to use with a mainte nance service or inspection c Restoring to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle b 118 120 Install a charged battery b 115 Perform the safety checks b 52 Ch...

Page 124: ...Care 7 122 ...

Page 125: ...a Bolt connections 124 Tire pressures 126 Engine 127 Power transmission 128 Frame and suspension 129 Wheels and tires 131 Fuel and lubricants 132 Electrical system 135 Dimensions and weights 137 Riding specifications 138 ...

Page 126: ... TORX T40 19 Nm Quick release axle Allen screw 22 50 Nm Rear wheel Clip cover Internal TORX T25 1 hand tight End muffler to footrest Internal TORX T45 16 Nm Clamp on end muffler Internal TORX T45 35 Nm Rear wheel Internal TORX T50 60 Nm Lamp housing Brake and rear light Phillips screw large 1 hand tight Front turn signals Phillips screw large 1 hand tight Rear turn signals Phillips screw small 1 h...

Page 127: ...connection Tightening torque Battery Battery compartment lid Internal TORX T25 1 hand tight Battery terminal clamps External hexagon 10 or slotted head screw large 1 hand tight Securing bracket Internal TORX T20 hand tight Splash guard Splash guard Internal TORX T25 1 hand tight ...

Page 128: ...ire pressures measured with cold tires Loading Front Rear Solo operation 36 3 psi 2 5 bar 42 0 psi 2 9 bar Solo operation with luggage 36 3 psi 2 5 bar 42 0 psi 2 9 bar Operation with passenger and luggage 36 3 psi 2 5 bar 42 0 psi 2 9 bar ...

Page 129: ...t rated power at engine speed 123 74 kW 10 250 7 000 rpm Torque Max torque at engine speed 130 110 Nm 8 250 5 250 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed maximum Neutral speed 11 000 rpm 1 150 50 rpm Consumption Fuel consumption at constant 55 mph 90 km h 4 7 mpg 5 3 l 100 km Fuel consumption at constant 75 mph 120 km h 5 5 mpg 5 3 l 100 km Maximum oil consumption 1 7 quarts 1 000 miles 1 l 1 000 km ...

Page 130: ... mm Transmission Type 6 speed transmission Overall ratios 1st gear 3 93 2nd gear 2 87 3rd gear 2 27 4th gear 2 01 5th gear 1 78 6th gear 1 582 Rear wheel drive Power transmission from gearbox to rear wheel drive Universal shaft with integrated torsional damper Rear wheel drive Bevel gears Rear axle gear ratio 1 2 82 ...

Page 131: ...e side frame section at the front right Front brake Type two floating brake discs with 4 piston fixed calipers sintered metal brake pads Rear brake Type one fixed brake disc with 2 piston floating caliper organic brake pads Front wheel guide Type BMW Duolever Steering lock angle 2 x 29o Front wheel castor in normal load position 4 4 in 111 63 mm Rear wheel guide Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm...

Page 132: ... 36 in 60 mm Spring travel rebound 2 17 in 55 mm Total suspension travel 4 53 in 115 mm Rear suspension system Type Central suspension strut with single tube gas pressure shock absorber Spring preload and rebound stage damping steplessly variable Spring travel bump 3 94 in 100 mm Spring travel rebound 1 38 in 35 mm Total suspension travel at wheel 5 3 in 135 mm ...

Page 133: ...tires Front wheel Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tire retaining hump Rim size 3 50 x 17 Tire size 120 70 ZR17 Rear wheel Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tire retaining hump Rim size 6 00 x 17 Tire size 190 50 ZR17 ...

Page 134: ...e permissible or brand name HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5 amendment PD2 is permissible No engine oils of the viscosity classes SAE 20W x may be used Synthetic engine oils may only be used when they have been approved by BMW Motorrad for this motorcycle Top up volume between MIN and MAX 1 1 pints 0 5 l BMW recommends Castrol ...

Page 135: ...0 4 F 68 F 20 C 20 C SAE 10 W 40 4 F 50 F 20 C 10 C SAE 10 W 30 4 C above 86 F 20 C above 30 C SAE 10 W X X 40 below 22 F above 86 F below 30 C above 30 C SAE 5 W X X 40 Oils with x 40 are available from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer All engine oils supplied by BMW Motorrad are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks Oil additives are not required and are not recommended Differen...

Page 136: ...bricants Gearbox Gear oil joint oil circuit with engine Fuel Fuel grade Premium grade unleaded fuel 98 ROZ RON 88 MOZ MON Content of fuel tank 5 gal 19 l Reserve volume 1 gal 4 l Brakes Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluids ...

Page 137: ...Approved spark plugs BOSCH YR 5DDE Electrode gap 0 02 in 0 7 mm Wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Fuses All circuits are electronically protected so plug in fuses are no longer necessary If an electronic fuse trips and de energizes a circuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified ...

Page 138: ... glass with three reflectors High beam headlight 2 H7 halogen bulbs 12 V 55 W Low beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W Parking light 12 V 5 W Brake rear lights 12 V 21 5 W Front turn signals 12 V 16 W Rear flashing turn signals 12 V 10 W Power socket Ratings 12 V 5 A ...

Page 139: ...without rider 48 in 1 220 mm Seat height 32 in 820 mm Wheelbase in normal load position 61 8 in 1 572 mm Ground clearance in normal load position 4 7 in 120 mm Weights DIN wet weight 547 lbs 248 kg Permitted total weight 990 lbs 450 kg Maximum payload 445 lbs 202 kg Permissible wheel loads Front 353 lbs 160 kg Rear 640 lbs 290 kg ...

Page 140: ...l data 8 138 Riding specifications Speeds Top speed over 127 mph 200 km h Acceleration 0 100 km h 2 8 s Noises Riding noise to EU specification 80 dB A Stationary noise to EU specification 94 dB A at 5 100 rpm ...

Page 141: ...9 139 Service BMW Motorrad Service 140 Confirmation of maintenance work 143 Confirmation of service 147 ...

Page 142: ...e By having the necessary repairs done properly and in good time you save time and money in the long run BMW Motorcycle Service Card breakdown service on the road With all new BMW motorcycles you are protected with the BMW Motorcycle Service Card in the case of a breakdown with a broad range of services such as breakdown service motor cycle transport etc conditions may differ in individual countri...

Page 143: ...Other tasks depend on the distance the motorcycle has covered BMW Service After the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km and every further 12 000 miles 20 000 km 18 000 miles 30 000 miles 42 000 miles 30 000 km 50 000 km 70 000 km etc if this distance is covered within a year BMW Inspection After the first 12 000 miles 20 000 km and every further 12 000 miles 20 000 km 24 000 miles 36 000 miles 48 000 mile...

Page 144: ... manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Pre delivery Check Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Date stamp signature ...

Page 145: ...W Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid ch...

Page 146: ...W Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid ch...

Page 147: ...W Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid ch...

Page 148: ...W Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date stamp signature BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid ch...

Page 149: ...ice The list is intended as a record of maintenance warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Record of all work performed in workshop Work performed miles km Date ...

Page 150: ...Service 9 148 Confirmation of service Record of all work performed in workshop Work performed miles km Date ...

Page 151: ...ation 112 Removing 114 Technical data 135 Warning indicator for charge current 24 BMW Service Annual inspection 141 Confirmation of maintenance work 143 Confirmation of service 147 Information 6 Inspection 141 Maintenance schedules 141 Maintenance service 141 Running in check 141 Service Card 140 Worldwide 140 Bolt connections 124 Brake Adjusting handbrake lever 36 Front fluid tank 11 Rear fluid t...

Page 152: ...ch Checking fluid level 93 Checking function 92 Fluid reservoir 9 Coolant Checking level 88 Fill opening 9 Temperature display 18 Temperature warning 22 Topping up 88 D DWA indicator light 14 E Emergency ON OFF switch 13 34 Engine 132 Engine electronics Modification to the engine electronics control unit 51 Warning indicator 23 Engine oil Checking oil level 86 Checking the oil level 11 Draining of...

Page 153: ...al 38 Headlight flasher 12 37 Headlights Setting the vertical aim 9 Heated hand grips 13 35 Helmet holder 9 41 High beam headlight Bulb 15 Indicator light 18 Replacing bulb 107 Switching on 12 37 Horn 12 I Ignition Switching off 30 Switching on 30 53 Improvements 5 Indicator lights 14 18 Inflation pressures 126 Installing battery 115 Instrument panel 14 J Jump starting 111 K Keys Ignition keys 30 ...

Page 154: ...structions 50 Seat Installing 41 Lock 9 Placing down 40 Removing 40 Securing steering lock 31 Sensor for lighting of instrument panel 14 Setting rear shock absorber 44 Setting the rear shock absorber 9 Shifting gear 59 Side stand Extending 61 Position on starting 56 Retracting 63 Spark plugs technical data 135 Speed Safety information 50 Technical data 138 Speedometer 14 Splash guard 116 Starter 1...

Page 155: ... 13 Turn signals Indicator lights 18 Switching off 13 40 Switching on 39 Type plate 11 V Vehicle identification number 11 W Warning indicators Notes 19 Overview 20 Warning lights 14 18 Warnings 4 Wheels Checking rims 94 Checking tire pressure 48 Checking tread depth 94 Installing front wheel 97 Installing rear wheel 100 Makes 94 Removing front wheel 95 Removing rear wheel 99 Technical data 131 Tir...

Page 156: ...alership data Vehicle data Model Vehicle identification number Color code First registration Registration number Dealership data Contacts in Service Department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address phone company stamp ...

Page 157: ...entertained as a result of such discrepan cies Dimensions weights fuel consumption and perfor mance data are quoted to the customary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved We are not responsible for errors and omissions 2004 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ...

Page 158: ...ON 88 Fuel tank capacity 5 gal 19 l Tire pressures Front Rear One up 36 3 psi 2 5 bar 42 0 psi 2 9 bar Solo operation with luggage 36 3 psi 2 5 bar 42 0 psi 2 9 bar Operation with passenger and luggage 36 3 psi 2 5 bar 42 0 psi 2 9 bar BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Order No 01 47 7 694 797 09 2004 2nd edition US RF The Ultimate Driving Machine ...

Page 159: ...ll and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LCC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle s...

Page 160: ...els continue to turn and the driving stability is maintained regardless of the road surface condition What happens on uneven road surfaces Wavy ground or uneven road surfaces can briefly result in a loss of contact between the tire and the road surface and the transferrable braking force decreases to zero If the brakes are applied in this situation the ABS must reduce the brake pressure to ensure ...

Page 161: ...s braking actions of this kind in this artificially produced situation during which the brake lever is pulled with maximum force and extremely quickly in com bination with a decreasing electrical system voltage push the ABS to technical limits at which the control function is no longer fulfilled Field observations by BMW Motorrad show that no com parable situations occur in road traffic or during ...

Page 162: ... front wheel the ABS must intervene and reduce the brake pressure which increases the braking distance What happens when the ABS control function fails A fault in the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is indicated by a corresponding warning in the instrument cluster If only the ABS control function fails the integral system and the brake booster continue to operate If these systems also fail the residual ...

Page 163: ...lways only as good as its maintenance status To ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in optimum condition with regard to maintenance the specified inspection intervals must always be complied with How is the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS designed The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures the driving stability of the motorcycle on any surface within the physical limits of driving The system is not ...

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