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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 RR...
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Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
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About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.
Underneath seat ... . 16 Parking your motorcycle ..69 BMW Motorrad Race Instrument cluster ... 17 Refueling .
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Weights ....167 BMW Motorrad DTC ..109 cle ......152 Performance data .
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Maintenance schedule ..175 Standard BMW Service . . . 176 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....177 Confirmation of service ..182 13 Appendix .
When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Special informa- Optional extra. to hand over this Rider's Manual; tion on operating and in-...
BMW Motorrad going development efforts em- retailer. If your BMW is equipped with bracing their design, equipment options or accessories not de- and accessories. For this rea- Electronic immobilizer. scribed in this Rider's Manual,...
General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 122) Vehicle Identification Num- ber and type plate (on steering-head bearing at right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 121) Steering damper (behind the right side panel) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 123) Engine oil fill location 118) Adjusting rear rebound-...
Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Using lap timer ( Operating ABS ( with ABS Pro Operating ABS Pro Hazard warning flashers operation ( Turn indicators ( Horn Setting clock ( Using racing functions Operating odometer...
Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lights Tachometer Shiftpoint light ( Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Alarm system LED (see operating instructions) Multifunction display...
Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Heated grip display Odometer ( Clock ( Set riding mode ( Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Selection of the ride mode NOTICE Refer to Chapter 5 for informa- tion regarding the display modes available for track use.
Warning and indicator lights ABS indicator light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC indicator light ( Indicator light for left turn indicator Universal warning light, appears together with warnings in display panel Indicator light for right turn indicator Fuel-reserve warning light Neutral indicator light Headlight high beam indi- cator light...
ABS Pro display Service display with ABS Pro If the motorcycle covers high annual mileages then shorter If the time remaining until the service intervals may be required. next service will elapse within When the odometer reading for During the Pre-Ride-Check, the one month, the service date 1 the recalculated early service falls availability of the ABS Pro func-...
BMW Motorrad retailer, for It is only displayed after the fuel refueling. setting of the date. reserve is reached. This distance...
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Warnings for which no individual warning lamp is present are sig- naled by the universal warning lamp 1 which lights up in combi- nation with the appearance of a warning notice such as 2 in the multifunction display. The uni- versal warning lamp shows red or yellow, depending on the ur- gency of the warning.
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Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel ! EWS Lights up yellow is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature Coolant temperature too high ( display flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode...
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Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel ! VDS is indicated Fall sensor defective ( flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC deactivated (...
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Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel ! DWALO is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( cated ! DWA Lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery discharged ! SPEED Shiftpoint lamp is indi- Speed warning ( cated flashes or remains on continuously.
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Have the defective key re- Fuel reserve down the engine. placed, preferably by an autho- Should the coolant temperature rized BMW Motorrad retailer. frequently be too high, have Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Fuel down to reserve the fault rectified as quickly Refueling procedure ( 70).
Overlooking the motorcy- as soon as possible at an au- lights up. cle in traffic due to the light thorized workshop, preferably source on the motorcycle an authorized BMW Motorrad failing. WARNING retailer. Safety risk Unusual handling when en- Replace defective bulbs as...
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Install license-plate carrier Contact an authorized service 99). facility, preferably an authorized Activating suppression of the Possible cause: BMW Motorrad retailer. SETUP fault message in the The ABS system has been deac- mode. tivated by the driver. Switch on ABS function...
The DTC system has been deac- thorized workshop, preferably with Dynamic Traction Control tivated by the driver. an authorized BMW Motorrad (DTC) Switch on DTC function retailer. 45). DTC indicator light flashes DTC intervention slowly.
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BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. thorized workshop, preferably Anti-theft alarm battery Speed warning an authorized BMW Motorrad discharged retailer. Shiftpoint lamp flashes or remains on continuously with anti-theft alarm system Anti-theft alarm battery according to the selected setting.
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Possible cause: The preset maximum speed has been exceeded. Reduce speed. Entering a new maximum speed.
Steering and ignition Parking lights and all function Key can be removed. circuits switched on. lock Locking handlebars Engine can be started. Keys Turn handlebars to left. Pre-Ride-Check in progress You are provided with 2 ignition keys. ABS self-diagnosis in progress Should you lose your keys please refer to the information regard- with Dynamic Traction Control...
EWS Electronic Clock If you lose a key, you can have it disabled by your BMW Motorrad immobilizer Setting clock partner. When having a key dis- The motorcycle's electronic cir- abled you should also bring all of WARNING cuitry monitors the data stored in...
Press button 2 to decrease hours. When hours have been set as desired, press and hold but- ton 2 until minutes 4 flash. Press button 1 to increase minutes. Press button 2 to decrease minutes. When minutes have been set Press button 1 repeatedly until Press and hold button 1 until as desired, press button 2 until...
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Continue to press the button 2 To adopt the current driving When you exceed the preset LIMIT until appears in the speed as the new limit: Press speed the shiftpoint lamp 3 re- display. and hold the button 2 until the sponds by lighting up or flashing current speed appears in the at the preset frequency and the...
ton 1 until appears in the display. Lights Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. NOTICE Press switch 1 toward front to Immediately after switching off switch on high beams. the ignition push button 1 to The parking lights are a strain the left and hold until the park- Pull switch 1 rearward to actu-...
Hazard warning ing time and distance can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad flashers retailer. Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. NOTICE The hazard warning flashers Press button 1 to switch on place a strain on the battery.
Emergency-off switch The engine can be switched NOTICE off easily and quickly using the (kill switch) emergency kill switch. The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is running. NOTICE The increase in power consumption caused by the heated grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds.
Press button 1 repeatedly until adopted as the setting. desired heating level is shown. BMW Motorrad Race Deactivating ABS function Press and hold 1 button un- Switch on the ignition. til ABS indicator and warning...
with Dynamic Traction Control ABS indicator light contin- ABS indicator light remains (DTC) ues to be lit up. off or continues to flash. The ABS function is switched ABS function is now activated. off. If the coding plug is not used for the SLICK function, as an Switch on ABS function alternative, the ignition can be...
Switch on DTC function alternative, the ignition can be NOTICE switched off, then on again. The DTC function can also be NOTICE deactivated while driving. If the DTC warning light lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 3 mph (5 km⁄h), a DTC error has occurred.
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NOTICE Details on the selectable driving modes are provided in the chap- ter "Technology in Detail". With the coding plug installed, Press button 1 repeatedly until SLICK the driving mode selection arrow appears before is also offered in the selection desired setting.
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tion at the rear wheel (see the Installing coding plug Malfunctions chapter "Technology in detail"). After removing the encoding ATTENTION When the motorcycle comes plug, refit the cover cap. to a stop, the selected riding Open cable ties and remove Installing the encoding plug.
the brake lever forward when WARNING doing so. Adjusting the brake lever Adjustment options: while driving. From position 1: Largest dis- Accident hazard tance between handlebar grip Only adjust the brake lever and brake lever when the motorcycle is to position 6: Smallest distance stationary.
Spring preload Adjustment of spring preload dependent on Setting loading The spring preload on the front wheel must be adapted to the 0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm) (With weight of the rider. Higher rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) weight requires higher spring preload, lower weight requires lower spring preload.
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To decrease spring deflection edge 1 of license-plate carrier (increase spring preload), turn and screw 2 of chain guard. adjusting screws 3 with tool of Load motorcycle with driver. onboard tool kit in direction a. With the assistance of a helper, To increase spring deflection measure distance d between (decrease spring preload), turn...
tool kit to turn the adjustment Adjusting compression ring 2 in direction a. damping on front wheel Tighten screw 1 to specified torque. Clamp screw on upper spring plate 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Damping WARNING Setting Uncoordinated settings of Use adjusting screws 1 on left The damping must be adjusted spring preload and spring and right to adjust compression...
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Compression stage, ba- sic setting, front Position 8 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and right. Rebound-stage damping To increase damping: turn ad- To increase damping: turn ad- on front wheel justing screw with tool on on- justing screw with tool on on-...
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Rebound stage, basic setting, front Position 7 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and right. Factory settings at front Adjust compression damping To increase damping: turn wheel extended jounce travel (low adjusting screw or adjustment...
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ing 2 points to a higher scale Pressure stage basic set- figure. ting at rear High-Speed To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from Position 2 (comfortable setting onboard tool kit so that mark- with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) ing 2 points to a lower figure Position 4 (normal setting with on the scale.
Headlight Use valve caps with rubber Factory settings for sealing ring and screw on jounce/rebound at rear Adjusting headlight for firmly. RHD/LHD traffic Position 4 Park motorcycle, ensuring that This motorcycle's headlight fea- support surface is firm and tures a symmetrical low beam. Tires level.
Remove ignition key and lay an authorized BMW Motorrad passenger seat on a clean sur- retailer. face with the upholstered side on the bottom. Rider and passenger Installing passenger seat seats Removing passenger seat Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
Removing driver's seat Installing driver's seat Press cover of driver's seat over screw sockets toward Press cover of driver's seat Mount driver's seat in mount 2, front somewhat and hold in above screws 1 forward some- then position over screw sock- place.
Luggage straps Locking luggage on motorcycle Removing passenger seat 56). Turn over passenger seat. Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction ATTENTION with passenger footrests, to lash luggage onto passenger Incorrect positioning of the seat. When doing so, make helmet lock. sure that the rear trim is not Fairing scratched.
Your authorized ary conditions can adversely af- Burn hazard BMW Motorrad retailer will be fect the handling of your motor- happy to advise you and has cycle: the correct clothing for every...
Catalytic converter Danger of overheating Observe checklist If misfiring causes unburned fuel Use the following checklist to ATTENTION to enter the catalytic converter, check your motorcycle at regu- there is a danger of overheating lar intervals. Engine idling for a lengthy and damage.
Check rear brake pad thickness NOTICE NOTICE 120). Check front brake fluid level You cannot start the motorcycle The starting attempt is automati- 121). with the side stand extended and cally interrupted if battery voltage Checking rear brake fluid level a gear engaged.
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Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis The indicator and warning lights go out. The readiness for operation of with ABS Pro the BMW Motorrad Race ABS ABS Pro is displayed when is checked by the self-diagnosis. RAIN SPORT riding The self-diagnosis routine runs mode is set.
(DTC) DTC self-diagnosis Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- The readiness for operation completed tions of road if possible. of the BMW Motorrad DTC is Observe the engine run-in The DTC symbol is no longer checked by the self-diagnosis. speeds. displayed.
Shifting gears Engine run-in speed WARNING Shiftpoint lamp New brake pads. <7000 min (Odometer read- Extension of the braking distance. ing 0...186 miles (0...300 km)) Accident hazard. Brake early. <9000 min (Odometer reading 186...621 miles Tires (300...1000 km)) New tires have a smooth sur- no full throttle (Odometer face.
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SETUP menu. BMW Motorrad recommends only upshifting with clutch Speed limit operation in these driving If the shiftpoint lamp flashes or situations.
Brakes Accident hazard No shifting support is provided in Never adjust the steering the following situations: How do you achieve damper except while the during shifting with engaged the shortest stopping motorcycle is stationary. clutch distances? during shifting with the throttle Turn the adjustment screw 1 in The dynamic load distribution be- valve closed (overrun)
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Delayed or poorer braking action must be expected in the follow- WARNING Locking up of the front wheel ing situations: is prevented by BMW Motorrad When driving in the rain and Braking in curves. Race ABS. through puddles. Danger of falling despite ABS Pro After washing the motorcycle.
Parking your ards in curves, locking-up and The RACE and SLICK riding modes are not supported by slipping of the wheels is pre- motorcycle the ABS Pro function. vented within the scope of the Side stand physical riding limits. Falling cannot be excluded Switch off engine.
If the slope of the road permits, Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel WARNING turn the handlebars to the left. with an ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel. On slopes point the motorcycle Escaping of fuel due to ex- uphill and engage 1st gear.
Open protective cap. Fuel reserve NOTICE When refueling after running on Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) fuel reserve, the resulting total fuel quantity must be greater Press fuel tank cap down firmly than the fuel reserve, so that the to close.
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Undo the screws 1 and remove ATTENTION ATTENTION the trim panel at the lower fork bridge. Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components. when raising. Component damage Component damage cause by Do not pinch components, tipping over. e.g. brake lines or wiring Secure the motorcycle against harnesses.
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Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much as possible.
Multifunction display INFO mode: In the INFO mode the stored information from the Selecting display mode LAPTIMER mode can be dis- played. This mode can only be activated with the motorcycle stopped. SETUP mode: In the SETUP mode the instrument cluster's display features can be adjusted INFO-MENU SETUP-...
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Overview of mode selection — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Operating odometer Setting clock ( 37). Start time recording 80). Start INFO menu ( Start SETUP menu Speed warning (...
LAPTIMER mode Marking displayed value duration of this delay can be set as described on Page ( 94). The following times can be Display shown in the second line: The time of the previous lap is marked with "LASTLAP". The running time of the current lap.
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Overview of lap timer mode — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. End time entry ( 81). Interrupt time entry 81). Start time recording 80). Adjust display setting 80).
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Adjusting display setting Starting time recording recording continues to run. However, the recording of a new lap can only be started in the other modes with an exter- nal signal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver Operation of the instrument clus- ter in the LAPTIMER mode can To change display setting in Press button 1 to start record-...
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Interrupting time entry End time entry NOTICE If additional laps are recorded at a later time, the numbering of the laps is continued. Only after the current recording has RACE INFO been deleted in mode does counting begin at lap 1 again.
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When a new lap is started the intermediate elapsed times are monitored at 100 meter intervals and then compared with the cor- responding elapsed times for the fastest recorded lap. If the cur- rent intermediate elapsed time is better than that of the previous fastest lap then a new fastest lap can be anticipated.
INFO mode the button 2 is pressed, they are displayed in the opposite order: Selecting stored lap All-time best lap time ATBEST BEST Best stored lap time ( LAST Last stored lap time ( All other stored laps The total sum of all recorded TOTAL lap times ( INFO RE-...
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Overview of Info mode — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Select stored lap ( 83). Delete lap times ( 87). Jump directly to CLEAR ALL menu Exit INFO mode ( 85). Clear recording ( 86).
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Information on each race Lap time of displayed race Exiting INFO mode Press and hold button 2 to exit INFO mode. The recorded values are Alternately: top speed stored. (max) and minimum speed Press button 1 or button 2 re- (min) of the indicated race INFO RETURN peatedly until...
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Clearing recording Activate ROAD mode The all-time best lap remains stored even if the recorded laps are deleted. As a result, a new race can be recorded at other times and compared with the best lap from previous races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted.
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LAST Deleting lap times the last stored lap , the corresponding lap is deleted. The lap that previously had been the second to last lap is taken over as the new last lap. a random stored lap, it is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps is maintained.
SETUP mode pressed, they are displayed in the opposite order: Selecting parameter Shiftpoint light activation rpm SFT-ON Shiftpoint light switch-off rpm SFTOFF Shiftpoint light brightness set- SFT-BR ting ( Shiftpoint light flashing fre- SFT-FL quency ( Display structure in Laptimer SETUP LAPTIMER mode ( Display duration for last...
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Overview of Setup mode Solid line: button pressed briefly Dotted line: press and hold button Select parameter ( 88). Jump directly to ROAD mode Set parameter ( 90). Exit settings ( 90).
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Setting parameter Exiting settings Switch-on speed of shifting flasher Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 1 until multifunction display switches displayed parameter begins to Display of switch-on speed in over to ROAD mode. flash. rpm. Press button 1 or button 2 re- A value which is still flashing peatedly until desired value is will not be saved.
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Switch-off speed of Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of shifting flasher flasher shiftpoint lamp Display of switch-off speed in Display of shifting flasher bright- Flashing frequency of the shift- rpm. ness in percent of the maximum point lamp and the speed warn- brightness.
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Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The running time of the cur- The time required for the pre- The running time of the current rent lap is shown in the second ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line line and the best lap time of the ond line and the running time of and the all-time best lap time is...
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Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The time required for the pre- The running time of the current The second line remains empty ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line and the running time of the cur- ond line and the best lap time of and the third line remains empty.
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Display duration for last Minimum lap time Lamp malfunction stopped time displays When using an infrared receiver to determine the lap times, the Display of the display duration in If lamps or bulbs are removed time can be set which must seconds.
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Fastest lap display Speed warning Display brightness The "fastest lap expected" func- When you select this function Five different intensities are avail- tion ( 81) is activated. able for adjusting the display a supplementary main menu al- brightness. lowing selection of a maximum speed is activated.
Use the HP Race Cover Kit from Then, switch the DTC back on. BMW Motorrad to cover the ex- posed screw sockets and secure the mounting attachment. Installing mirrors Make sure ground is level and...
Removing and installing Remove fairing fastener. license-plate carrier Removing license-plate carrier Switch off ignition. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Release the cable tie 1 (is suit- Deactivate anti-theft alarm sys- able for reuse).
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with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Carefully disconnect anti-theft Press locking mechanism 7 alarm system bracket 5 from to left with small screwdriver rear frame and rotate it upward. while simultaneously sliding Activate locking mechanisms 3 connector toward rear off anti- and disconnect plug.
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and secure on rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Detach screws 8 with wash- Position license-plate carrier ers and remove license-plate and guide cable through open- carrier. Guide cable through ing 9. opening 9 when doing so. Install screws 8 with washers.
Removing and installing front turn indicator Removing front turn signal NOTICE The working steps described here for the right fairing side Close plug connection so that Mount anti-theft alarm system panel also apply logically for the locking mechanism 6 engages. in bracket from front.
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Undo the screw 2 and remove Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection the turn signal. Guide cable buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the through fairing side panel. correct side. Install screws 3 with washers. Protect connector on motorcy- The letters "R"...
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Installing front turn signal Remove screws 2. Position turn signal and install screw 2. Remove screws 3 with wash- Unfasten the screws 1 then ers. remove the wind deflection Pull fairing side panel out of wing 2. rubber buffer at position 4 and remove.
Accident hazard. Expiry of oper- ble. with series tires recommended ating license for public roads. by BMW Motorrad. SLICK mode Do not use the encoding plug SPORT assumes racing tires and roads on public roads.
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ing tires with maximum adhesion The ABS response character- SLICK istics remain identical to those (slick tires) are mounted. Longer To activate the SLICK mode, the provided in the RAIN mode. wheelies and wheelies at small coding plug must be used. angles are also permitted, which The DTC system intervenes later SLICK mode was developed for...
ABS switched off. tion. Brake system with How does ABS work? What happens when BMW Motorrad Race The maximum braking force that rough roads are can be transferred to the road encountered? surface is partially dependent on...
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BMW Motorrad Integral Special situations pedal is operated before or at the ABS must assume extremely low same time as the brake lever. To detect the tendency of the friction coefficients (gravel, ice, wheels to lock up, the speeds...
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ABS Pro adjusts the ABS control BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- to the angle of inclination of the WARNING motorcycle in dependence on the able to counteract their effects.
SPORT style. riding In the following unusual driving Do not reduce the system's ex- modes. states, the BMW Motorrad DTC tra safety margin with careless can be automatically deactivated. Engine management riding or unnecessary risks. Unusual riding conditions: with BMW Motorrad...
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This the SLICK mode is not installed, case cannot be controlled by the the DTC will be reactivated by BMW Motorrad DTC. switching the ignition off and on again and then accelerating the vehicle to a speed of more than 3 mph (5 km⁄h).
Safety risk proved by BMW for this purpose. use regulations of your country. BMW Motorrad cannot exam- Your authorized BMW Motorrad ine or test each product of out-...
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BMW Motorrad retailer. Depending on the motorcycle's equipment, the following steps are necessary: ABS Pro Retrofit Check yaw rate sensor and replace if necessary. Update software of ABS con- trol unit. Update software of instrument cluster. NOTICE ABS Pro cannot be retrofitted...
Adjusting compression described here. If you are in Adjusting spring preload damping (jounce) at rear doubt, consult an authorized on front wheel ( 49). wheel ( 53). workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine oil Adjusting compression damping (jounce) at rear Checking engine oil level wheel ( 53). Reversible screwdriver with ATTENTION Phillips and straight blade Removing battery The oil level varies with the 150). temperature of the oil. The Adjust front and rear higher the temperature, the damping.
Wipe area around fill location Add engine oil up to specified clean. Have the brakes checked at an level. authorized workshop, preferably Check engine oil level ( 117). an authorized BMW Motorrad Install cap of engine oil fill loca- retailer. tion 1.
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Turn handlebars. BMW Motorrad retailer. If genuine BMW Motorrad brake pads are not installed, be sure to check thickness of Front brake-pad wear brake-pad carrier plate. limit min 0.03 in (min 0.8 mm)
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BMW Motorrad recommends at brake pads 1. min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) installing only genuine (Only friction material without BMW Motorrad brake pads. carrier plate) Check rear brake pad If the wear indicating mark is no thickness longer visible:...
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Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1.
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Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Check level of brake fluid in tailer. Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1. Checking rear brake fluid...
Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Read off coolant level on ex- tailer. Coolant, specified level pansion tank 1. Direction of Coolant view: from front looking at in- side of right-hand side panel.
Fairings and panels Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing fairing side panel NOTICE The working steps described here for the right fairing side panel also apply logically for the left side. Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified level.
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Installing fairing side Remove screws 3 with wash- ers. panel Pull fairing side panel out of rubber buffer at position 4 and remove. Mount side panel in rubber buffer at position 4. Install screws 3 with washers. Mount fairing side panel in Install screws 2.
Clutch lever play felt: Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop, preferably 0.02...0.04 in (0.5...1.0 mm) an authorized BMW Motorrad (on the handlebar fitting, when retailer. the engine is cold) If clutch play is outside tolerance: Checking clutch lever play Adjusting clutch lever play 126).
500 mls (800 km). After ity, preferably an authorized driving though water or dust Tread wear marks are integrated BMW Motorrad retailer. and dirt perform the lubrication into the main grooves on every at shorter intervals. tire. If the tire tread has worn...
Make sure ground is level and chain lubricant. firm and park motorcycle. To extend and maximize the chain's service life BMW Motorrad recommends using BMW Motorrad chain lubricant or: Lubricant Using a screwdriver, push the chain in the middle between Chain spray the pinion and sprocket and measure the difference a.
Tire recommendation Locknut of drive-chain For every size of tire, tensioning screw BMW Motorrad has tested and approved certain makes as 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) roadworthy. BMW Motorrad Tighten quick-release axle cannot evaluate the suitability of nut 1 to specified torque.
BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. loosened or removed. Installing the auxiliary stand on Unscrew right-hand axle clamp- the front wheel ( 137). ing screws 1. Remove quick-release axle 2 while supporting wheel.
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Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- Lift front wheel and install cialized workshop, preferably Clamping screw in axle quick-release axle 2 with an authorized BMW Motorrad adapter retailer. torque. Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in ATTENTION...
Removing rear wheel Radial brake calipers on Place motorcycle on an auxil- the axle adapter iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends the BMW Motorrad 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) rear wheel stand. Installing the auxiliary stand on the rear wheel ( 139).
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Loosen adjusting screws 2 on left and right. Remove adjusting plate 4 and slide axle as far as possible to- ward inside. Roll rear wheel as far forward Remove brake and ABS line as possible and remove from bracket 8. chain 7 from chain sprocket.
Damage or loosening of screwed wheel. Exercise care during the connections. removal, in order that the parts Always have the tightening are not damaged or are lost. torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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pushing brake caliper carrier 10 toward front. Make sure that wheel speed Insert right side shim 6 in sensor 9 is not damaged when swing arm with travel stop 12 rolling in rear wheel. pointing toward front. Roll rear wheel as far forward Raise rear wheel and install as possible and lay chain 7 on quick-release axle 5 through...
BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Mount adjusting plate on left 4. Mount brake and ABS line in ommends the BMW Motorrad bracket 8.
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Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the auxiliary stand to the 241) with mounting pieces (83 long sides facing the inside. front suspension and press it 30 2 152 839). on the ground evenly. Adjust the mounting pieces 3 to the width of the pins inserted into the front...
Rear-wheel stand Installing the auxiliary stand on the rear wheel Install the mounting pins (83 Turn in the bracket 2 with the 30 2 152 841) 1 on the left long sides facing the outside. and right into the rear wheel Adjust the mounting pieces 3 swing arm, tightening to speci- to the width of the pins...
Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Attach the auxiliary stand to Remove the cover 2 to replace the rear wheel swing arm and the high-beam bulb. press it on the ground evenly. Lamps Remove the cover 1 to replace the low-beam bulb.
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circumstances the high levels of heat radiation can damage the headlight assembly. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam Remove spring wire brackets 4 headlight Install bulb 5. Start by inserting from their detents on left and the lug 6 then press the bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W right and swivel them up.
Install the cover. Replacing left parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Push the locking device 2 Remove bulb 4 from the downwards (using a socket. screwdriver if necessary) and Replace defective bulb. pull the socket 3 out of the headlight housing.
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Replacing right parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Insert bulb 4 into the socket. Push the retainer 2 downward (using a screwdriver if nec- essary) and pull the socket 3 from the headlight housing.
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Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Insert socket 3 in headlight Remove the screw 1.
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RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized Bulbs for flashing turn BMW Motorrad retailer. indicators, rear Maximum number of de- fective LEDS in the tail- RY10W / 12 V / 10 W...
Replacing license plate Replace defective bulb. light Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Press license-plate lamp 1 into lamp housing.
Removing passenger seat shop, preferably an authorized Installing passenger seat 56). BMW Motorrad retailer. 56). Jump-starting Installing fuse CAUTION Touching live parts of the ig- nition system when the en- gine is running. Electrocution Do not touch parts of the igni-...
Allow engine on support mo- Disconnect jumper cable from ATTENTION torcycle to run while jump- negative terminals first, then starting. disconnect second cable from Contact between crocodile positive terminals. Begin by clamping one end of clips of jump leads and mo- the red jumper cable to the Installing driver's seat ( 57).
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4 weeks, connect a trickle-charger to the battery. NOTICE First install positive battery ca- ble 2. BMW Motorrad has developed a Then install negative battery trickle-charger specially designed cable 1. for compatibility with the elec- Installing driver's seat ( 57).
Disconnecting battery from Consult a certified service fa- motorcycle. ( 149). cility, preferably an authorized Lift battery upwards; if it is dif- BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- ficult to move, moving it back ting of the date. and forth will help.
BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro- care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- tors and brake pads are dry. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer.
Damage to plastic surfaces. ATTENTION salt, carefully clean chrome parts Do not use abrasive cleaners or with plenty of water and BMW Use of silicone sprays for cleaners containing alcohol or auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- care of rubber seals.
BMW Motorrad recommends Clean motorcycle. dirt, e.g. tree resin or pollen. that you apply BMW Car Wax or At the same time, you should Completely fill the motorcycle's another wax containing carnauba remove particularly aggressive fuel tank.
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 70).
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter M10 x 65...
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Rear wheel Value Valid Swinging-arm adapter on rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Clamp screw on upper spring plate M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid...
Additives (for instance, molybdenum- based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference between MIN and MAX...
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/45 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...
Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km⁄h)
Maximum number of defective LEDS in the tail- lamp Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on...
Dimensions Motorcycle length 80.9 in (2056 mm) Motorcycle height 44.8 in (1138 mm), Across windshield at DIN un- laden weight Motorcycle width 32.5 in (826 mm), Across mirrors Rider's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm), Without driver Weights Unladen weight...
National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Services With its worldwide dealer net- work, BMW Motorrad can attend The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- to you and your motorcycle in vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- over 100 countries around the...
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(1200 km). The specified service intervals BMW Service apply to street operation. For BMW Service is carried out once racing operation, adjust the inter- a year. The scope of the ser- vals in accordance with loading. vices performed may be depen- dent on the motorcycle owner and the mileage driven.
Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 176) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Checking the engine tim- Replace all spark plugs Replacing air filter Telescopic fork oil change Change the brake fluid in the entire system...
Standard BMW Service Checking the tire pressure and tread depth. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the side stands for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement. work: Lubricating the side stand. Performing the brief test using Checking the lighting and sig- the BMW Motorrad diagnosis nal system.
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
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Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
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Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.
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36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmwmotorrad.com BMW recommends *01418542547* Order No.: 01 41 8 542 547 07.2015, 4th edition, 07...