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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 GS Adventure BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual if you want to find a Warning and telltale BMW Motorrad Integral particular topic or item of in- lights ....20 .
  • Page 5 Rims ....109 Restoring motorcycle to Brake system with BMW Wheels....110 use .
  • Page 6 ....156 BMW Motorrad service quality ....156...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    All maintenance assembled complete equipment on the motorcycle. and servicing work on the with all the BMW motorcycle is documented in optional extras you Indicates the end of an Chapter 10. This record of item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    (ReifenDruck-Control) power ratings stated in the Rider's Manual are quoted Equipment to the standards and comply When you ordered your BMW with the tolerance require- motorcycle, you chose vari- ments of the Deutsche Institut ous items of custom equip- für Normung e.V. Versions for ment.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath the seat ... Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 108) Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster Adjuster, damping, rear Seat lock ( Power socket ( Filler neck, engine oil 103) Oil sight glass ( 102) Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Socket (OA) ( 10 Adjustable windscreen...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Filler neck, fuel ( Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on steering-head bearing Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 106) Air filter (underneath tank cover) ( 126) Adjustable footbrake lever ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 107)

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery ( 133) Rider's Manual Toolkit ( 100) Puncture repair lit (OA) underneath toolkit Helmet holder (...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Control, odometer 43), Control, on-board computer Pushbutton, ASC Pushbutton, ABS Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 60), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Switch, high-beam head- light ( 57), Switch for headlight flasher...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 60), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 61), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers Grip heating switch...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light for anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument cluster light- Adjuster, clock ( 45), Control, odometer...

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side lights...
  • Page 21 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and telltale lights ..ABS warning light ... Function indicators ... . Warnings, general .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and telltale ABS warning light lights The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries. Possible national variant. Function indicators Fuel capacity Clock ( 45), Panel for The horizontal bars be- RDC status indicators Telltale light, left turn in- low the fuel-pump sym-...

  • Page 23: Warnings, General

    Engine temperature Off-road ASC cases, they are accompanied by the 'General' warning light intervention (OE) The horizontal bars showing red or yellow. If two below the temperature General warning light or more warnings occur at the symbol indicate the engine quick-flashes yellow.
  • Page 24 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( ing appears on the display. Lights up yellow FUEL! Fuel down to reserve ( warning appears on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( display Flashes red...
  • Page 25 Mode of presentation Meaning LAMPF! Front light bulb defective ( warning appears on the display. Lights up yellow LAMPS! Bulbs defective ( warning appears on the display. Appears on the Ice warning (OE) ( display DWALO! Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak warning appears on the display.
  • Page 26 Have the defective key re- stops and refuses to start. placed, preferably by an Otherwise, the engine runs in authorised BMW Motorrad emergency operating mode. dealer. Refuelling ( You can continue to ride, Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 27 Do not continue your jour- A low oil level is one reason ably an authorised BMW ney. why a warning indicating in- Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified as sufficient oil pressure is is- quickly as possible by a sued.
  • Page 28 Battery is not being charged. your motorcycle. cialist workshop, preferably You can continue to Replace defective bulbs as an authorised BMW Motor- ride until the battery is soon as possible; always rad dealer. discharged. Bear in mind, carry a complete set of spare...
  • Page 29 A defective bulb places LAMPS! warning ap- The ice warning does your safety at risk be- pears on the display. not mean that there is cause it is easier for other no risk of black ice forming A defective bulb places users to oversee you and at measured temperatures your safety at risk be-...

  • Page 30: Warnings Issued By The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Rdc) Oe

    Seek the advice of a spe- Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. rad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE) General warning light lights up yellow.
  • Page 31 If the critical value is close to the limit of the permissible tol- erance range, the reading is accompanied by the 'Gen- eral' warning light showing yellow. If the tyre pressure re- gistered by the sensor is out- side the permissible tolerance range, the 'General' warning light flashes red.
  • Page 32 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow The critical tyre Tyre pressure close to limit of per- pressure flashes mitted tolerance ( Flashes red The critical tyre Tyre pressure outside permitted tol- pressure flashes erance ( Signal transmission disrupted "...
  • Page 33 The critical tyre pressure workshop, preferably an the Rider's Manual. flashes. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The tyre-pressures listed Measured tyre pressure is If you are unsure whether the on the inside cover are outside permitted tolerance.
  • Page 34 BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Sensor defective or system dealer. Motorrad dealer. error General warning light Signal transmission Wireless communication with lights up yellow. disrupted the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by " " or "...

  • Page 35: Abs Warnings Oe

    There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer.
  • Page 36 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS switched off ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 37: Asc Warnings Oe

    Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a ABS switched off specialist workshop, prefer- ABS warning light ON. ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The rider has switched off the ASC warnings ABS system. Mode of presentation...
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis in off-road mode not completed ( Appears on the ASC switched off ( display Lights up yellow Appears on the ASC fault ( display...
  • Page 39 OE Automatic Stability specialist workshop, prefer- diagnosis has completed. Control (ASC): ably an authorised BMW Self-diagnosis in off-road Motorrad dealer. Activate the ASC function mode not completed Off-road ASC symbol ASC fault slow-flashes.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Mirrors ......BMW Motorrad Integral Adjusting windscreen ..

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is topcase available as optional performed. ( accessories can be arranged to lock with the same key. with OE BMW Motorrad Turn the key to position 2. Integral ABS: Lights switched off. Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser cific to your motorcycle and to turn the handlebars to the helps protect your BMW mo- they are transmitted via the left or right. However, the mo- torcycle from theft, and this ring aerial in the ignition lock.

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can obtain replace- as the button is released. ment/extra keys only through Hazard warning flashers in an authorised BMW Motorrad operation. dealer. The keys are part Left/right turn indicator tell- of an integrated security tale lights flash.

  • Page 45: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Left/right turn indicator tell- Odometer and reappears on the multifunc- tion display. tale lights off. tripmeters Switching off hazard Operating the odometer warning flashers Press button 1 once briefly. If the motorcycle is not equipped with on-board Press cancel button 1. computer and RDC, you can Hazard warning flashers use INFO button 1 to operate...

  • Page 46: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Total distance covered The residual range is Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) only an approximate Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) reading. Consequently, BMW Residual range (once fuel Motorrad recommends that level is down to reserve) you should not try to use the...

  • Page 47: Clock

    the rear tyre pressure. If your motorcycle is fitted with an on-board computer, the tyre pressures are displayed as an additional set of readings by the on-board computer. Clock Setting clock Repeatedly press INFO but- Repeatedly press INFO but- Attempting to set the ton 1 until the tyre pres- ton 1 until the total distance clock while riding the...

  • Page 48: On-Board Computer Oe

    with OE On-board computer: The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold down the INFO button until the read- ing changes. The reading stops flashing. The time is now set. On-board computer Press and hold down the INFO button until the read- Selecting readings Repeatedly press INFO but-...

  • Page 49: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature select some other display mode. Calculating average speed The on-board computer's dis- play field starts with the cur- Ambient-temperature dis- rent value and cycles through play 1 is active only when the following sequence: the engine is running; at other Ambient temperature times the display shows Average speed 1 is calculated...
  • Page 50 Resetting average speed Calculating average Resetting average consumption consumption Repeatedly press INFO button 1 until the average Average consumption 1 is Repeatedly press INFO but- speed appears in the calculated by dividing the dis- ton 1 until the average fuel display.
  • Page 51 Range The calculated range The preconditions for the oil is only an approximate level check are as follows: reading. Consequently, BMW Engine idling for at least 10 Motorrad recommends that seconds. you should not try to use the Engine at operating temper- full range before refuelling.

  • Page 52: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs Oe

    ABS control remains act- Press and hold down In this case, consult your ive for the rear wheel. ABS ABS button 1. authorised BMW Motorrad control for the rear wheel is dealer. ABS warning light not deactivated until you de- shows;...

  • Page 53: Automatic Stability Control

    Activating ABS function The ABS function is activ- that ASC is active in off-road ated. mode. Instead of pressing the ABS This symbol appears on button, you have the option the display to indicate of switching the ignition off that ASC has been deactiv- and then on again.
  • Page 54 Activating ASC function Press and hold down Press and hold down ASC button 1. ASC button 1. Press and hold down Off-road ASC symbol ASC symbol appears on ASC button 1. shows; if self-diagnosis the display. ASC symbol no longer has not completed the off- When the ASC symbol ap- shows;...

  • Page 55: Emergency Off Switch

    RUN position while the Do not operate the kill switch ignition is switched on, the when riding. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS remains operational. The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily.

  • Page 56: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Heating off. 50 % heat output (one Grip heating switch dot visible) 100 % heat output (three The handlebar grips have...

  • Page 57: Brakes

    Turn adjusting screw 1 Adjustable footbrake counter-clockwise. lever Span between handlebar You can adjust the footbrake grip and clutch lever de- lever for riding seated or creases. standing on the footrest pegs. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Turn adjusting screw 1 Changing the position of clockwise.

  • Page 58: Shift Lever

    If you have difficulties shifting gear consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tighten screw 1 to the spe- cified tightening torque.

  • Page 59: Lights

    When the engine is not Move switch 1 for the Peg to gearshift lever running you can switch high-beam headlight to the on the lights by switching on centre position. the ignition and either switch- High-beam headlight 8 Nm ing on the high-beam head- switched off.
  • Page 60 Switching on auxiliary Switching off auxiliary headlights headlights Press and hold down switch 1 for the left turn indicators until the parking Press the bottom part of Press the top part of lights are ON. switch 1 for the auxiliary switch 1 for the auxiliary Parking lights switched on.

  • Page 61: Headlight

    If the motorcycle is ridden in Consult a specialist a country where the oppos- workshop, preferably an ite rule of the road applies, its authorised BMW Motorrad asymmetric low-beam head- dealer, if you are unsure light will tend to dazzle on- whether the headlight basic coming traffic.

  • Page 62: Turn Indicators

    A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indicat- Press right-hand turn indic- or button 1. ator button 2. B Position for heavy load The turn indicators are The turn indicators are Turn indicators cancelled automatically cancelled automatically after you have ridden for ap- after you have ridden for ap- Switching on left flashing proximately 10 seconds, or...

  • Page 63: Front And Rear Seats

    Cancelling turn indicators Turn key 1 clockwise in the Engage rear seat 2 in seat lock, while pressing mount 3. down on the front part of Push down firmly on rear Press cancel button 3. rear seat 2. seat 2, applying pressure to Flashing turn indicators Lift rear seat 2 at the front the front of the seat.
  • Page 64 Remove the front seat Turn the front seat upside down. Turn key 1 counter- Engage front seat 3 in clockwise in the seat lock, mounts 4. while pressing down on the Allow the front seat to rest rear part of front seat 3. on the motorcycle.

  • Page 65: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Mirrors Using helmet holder Adjusting mirrors Remove the front seat The front seat can work loose and wobble if the two seat rods are not in the Pivot the mirror to the cor- same position. rect position by pressing Always be sure to install gently at the edge.

  • Page 66: Adjusting Windscreen

    Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting windscreen Spring preload Spring preload and weight It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspen- sion to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the mo- torcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload ac- Push protective cap 1 up cordingly when the motor-...
  • Page 67 Adjusting spring preload direction indicated by the Spring preload and road- LOW arrow. while the motorcycle is surface condition being ridden can lead to acci- It is essential to set spring Rear suspension, dents. preload of the front suspen- spring preload (for Do not attempt to adjust sion to suit the terrain.

  • Page 68: Shock Absorbers

    the on-board toolkit to turn Shock absorbers the spring retainer in the A Shock-absorber settings direction. and spring preload If you want to increase Damping must be adapted spring preload, use the tool to suit spring preload. An in- from the on-board toolkit to crease in spring preload re- turn the spring retainer in quires firmer damping, a re-...

  • Page 69: Tyres

    ing screw 1 in the direction Tyres Tyre pressure, front indicated by the H arrow. Checking tyre pressures If you want a softer damp- Incorrect tyre pressures ing characteristic, use a 2.2 bar (One-up, tyre impair the motorcycle's screwdriver to turn adjust- cold) handling characteristics and ing screw 1 in the direction...

  • Page 71: Riding

    ......Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS .

  • Page 72: Safety Instructions

    Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...

  • Page 73: Catalytic Converter

    High voltage Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the motorcycle could catch fire. troy the catalytic con- Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause immediately after starting the protection of the catalytic...

  • Page 74: Checklist

    ponents are not designed to Cases correctly installed switched on the ignition, as withstand. Damage caused in otherwise the engine will and luggage secured this way is not covered by the refuse to start. When the At regular intervals: warranty. gearbox is in neutral, the Engine oil level (every refuel- green neutral telltale light is...
  • Page 75 OE BMW Motorrad The engine starts. Integral ABS: Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine Switch on the ignition. refuses to start. ( 142) Pre-ride check is performed. ( Pre-ride check ABS self-diagnosis is per- The instrument cluster runs formed.
  • Page 76 Have the fault rectified as Phase 2 specialist workshop, prefer- quickly as possible by a Test of the wheel sensors ably an authorised BMW specialist workshop, prefer- as the motorcycle pulls Motorrad dealer. ably an authorised BMW away from rest.

  • Page 77: Running In

    Have the fault rectified as its recommended for run- ASC symbol quickly as possible by a ning in. slow-flashes. specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Running-in speeds Phase 2 Motorrad dealer. Test of the diagnosis- <4000 min Running in compatible system No full-load acceleration.

  • Page 78: Riding Off-Road

    Deactivatable ABS Apply the brakes in good characteristics on surfaced You can deactivate BMW In- time. roads and can lead to acci- tegral ABS for off-roading dents. Tyres 50).

  • Page 79: Park Your Motorcycle

    characteristics on surfaced Use your left foot to extend the handlebars to the left to roads. set the steering lock. the side stand fully. If you have been off-roading, The side stand is de- Turn the handlebars to full remember to correct spring signed to support only left or right lock.

  • Page 80: Refuelling

    An extended side stand With your right hand, grip Removing motorcycle can catch on the ground the rear grab handle or the from centre stand when the motorcycle is mov- rear frame. Unlock the steering lock. ing and lead to a fall. Place your right foot on the Place your left hand on the Retract the side stand before...
  • Page 81 way onto the rear tyre. This Make sure the ground is could cause a fall. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck. Fuel attacks plastics, which become dull or unsightly.

  • Page 82: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Tyre pressure The control unit can Recommended fuel administrate four sensors, so monitoring RDC grade two different sets of wheels Function with RDC sensors can be 91 ROZ/RON (Regular alternated on the motorcycle. A sensor integrated into each unleaded (fuel grade, An error message is issued tyre measures the air tem- usable with power- and...

  • Page 83: Brake System, General

    readings will not tally with Brake system, general until the brakes have dried the readings shown by the out. Descending mountain multifunction display. passes Salt on brakes Tyre-pressure ranges There is a danger of the The brakes may fail to The RDC control unit differ- brakes fading if you use take effect immediately...

  • Page 84: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral

    While the brakes are slow- frequently on unsurfaced lower coefficients of friction ing the motorcycle, the BMW tracks or poor roads. than a clean, dry asphalt sur- Motorrad Integral ABS ad- Check the thickness of the face.

  • Page 85: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    The higher the wheel load, the brake lever. more braking force can be tact with the road surface. When the handbrake lever is At this instant the BMW Mo- pulled, brake pressure is also...
  • Page 86 Within the limits imposed by Even under severe braking, rapidly and keep on increas- physics, the BMW Motorrad a high level of tyre grip can ing the force you apply to the Integral ABS ensures direc- mean that the front wheel brake lever.

  • Page 87: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    In addition to problems with maintenance? weight and momentum take the BMW Motorrad Integ- Invariably, a technical over and even BMW Motor- ral ABS, exceptional riding system cannot perform rad Integral ABS is unable to conditions can lead to a fault beyond the abilities dictated counteract their effects.
  • Page 88 Motorrad ASC? Even ASC is constrained wheel's incipient tendency to by the laws of physics. BMW Motorrad ASC is de- spin. If the system registers Invariably, the rider bears re- signed as an assistant system implausible values for a...
  • Page 89 The BWM Motorrad Under these circumstances, ASC is unable to control a BMW Motorrad ASC should situation of this nature. be deactivated. If the front wheel lifts clear of the ground under severe ac-...

  • Page 91: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Power socket ....Luggage ..... . Case .

  • Page 92: General Instructions

    BMW motor- that are approved by BMW for cycles without constituting this purpose. a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...

  • Page 93: Luggage

    Fitting a luggage system will must be routed in such a way becoming marked by rubbing affect the handling of your that they: against the aluminium. BMW motorcycle. BMW Motor- do not impede the rider Motorrad offers a "watertight rad recommends limiting top do not restrict or obstruct bag"...

  • Page 94: Case Oa

    Set of carry handles Case Your authorised BMW Motor- Opening cases rad dealer can supply a "set of carry handles" as an op- tional accessory to make the cases and topcase easier to carry. These optional accessor- ies also make good lashing...
  • Page 95 Closing cases Turn key 1 clockwise. Disengage retainer 1. The case lock is engaged. Close the case lid. Push case lid and catch 2 Remove the key. Open the second catch of down, engaging the catch the case lid. hook in the case lid. Removing case lid Remove the case lid.
  • Page 96 The case is unlocked. Installing cases Engage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Position the case on the Push catch 2 in as far as bottom rail of the case Removing cases it will go, while holding the carrier in such a way that case.

  • Page 97: Topcase Oa

    Remove the key. Topcase Topcase and off-roading It is advisable to either re- move the topcase or fit the backrest cushion available as an optional extra if you intend off-roading. Press catch 2 out as far as Pull catch 2 up as far as it Opening topcase it will go.
  • Page 98 The topcase is unlocked. Push topcase lid and Turn key 1 clockwise. catch 2 down, engaging the The topcase is locked. Press catch 2 down as far catch hook in the topcase Remove the key. as it will go. lid. Removing topcase The catch engages with an audible click.
  • Page 99 Installing topcase cycle forward off its centre stand. Press the topcase down until it is seated flat on the Position the topcase on the topcase carrier. topcase mount in such a Push catch 2 up. way that hooks 3 are just The catch engages with an behind rails 4.
  • Page 100 The topcase is locked. rest in combination with the topcase cushion available as Remove the key. an optional accessory. Adjustable topcase Repositioning topcase mount mount The topcase mount can be in- stalled on the luggage carrier or instead of the rear seat. Install the topcase mounts at the desired angle in holes 1.

  • Page 101: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ..100 Jump start ....129 Toolkit ..... . . 100 Battery .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    General instructions ably your authorised BMW 3 Screwdriver blade, cross- Motorrad dealer. head/plain The Maintenance chapter de- Removing and installing turn scribes straightforward pro- Toolkit indicator glass cedures for checking and re- Replacing rear-light/brake- Standard on-board placing certain wear parts.
  • Page 103 11 TORX wrench, T30 Replacing bulbs for auxiliary headlights On-board toolkit service Your authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer can provide the on-board toolkit service kit that you will need if you are 7 Open-ended spanner, 1 extending tool holder considering undertaking more...

  • Page 104: Engine Oil

    4 Electric torch oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the engine cold LED bulb or after no more than a short 5 Socket ride will lead to misinterpret- ation; this in turn, means that 3x open-ended spanner, the engine will be operated for example for connecting with the incorrect quantity of...

  • Page 105: Brake System

    Wipe the area around the Have the fault rectified by a dealer. filler neck clean. specialist workshop, prefer- Use the tool from the toolkit ably an authorised BMW to remove cap 1 from the Motorrad dealer. engine oil filler neck.

  • Page 106: Brake Pads

    Have all work on the brake system performed by a spe- Brake pads worn past cialist workshop, preferably the minimum permissible an authorised BMW Motorrad thickness can cause a reduc- dealer. tion in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances Checking operation of...
  • Page 107 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the If the wear indicating mark is motorcycle on its stand. no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 108: Brake Fluid

    Move the handlebars to the the bore in the inboard wear. straight-ahead position. brake block. If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 109 MIN mark. (Brake- Have the defect rectified fluid reservoir horizontal) as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Check the brake fluid level Motorrad dealer. in reservoir 1.

  • Page 110: Clutch

    Make sure the ground is as quickly as possible by a level and firm and place the specialist workshop, prefer- motorcycle on its stand. ably an authorised BMW Move the handlebars to the Motorrad dealer. straight-ahead position. Clutch Checking clutch...

  • Page 111: Tyres

    The motorcycle's top specialist workshop, prefer- motorcycle on its stand. speed might be high- ably an authorised BMW Measure the tyre tread er than the maximum speed Motorrad dealer. depth in the main tread permitted for the tyres.

  • Page 112: Wheels

    RDC label defects. Approved wheels and Have damaged rims tyres checked and, if necessary, For each size of tyre BMW replaced by a specialist Motorrad tests certain makes, workshop, preferably an and approves those that it authorised BMW Motorrad certifies as roadworthy. If dealer.
  • Page 113 Withdraw ABS sensor 2 with OE BMW Motorrad thorised BMW Motorrad deal- from its bore. Integral ABS: er or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Removing front wheel...
  • Page 114 Install the front wheel stand. adapter can be combined with a commercially available w/f 22 open-end or ring span- ner. The BMW special tool number is 36 3 691 and the adapter is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 115 Lower the front wheel to the specialist workshop, prefer- with OE BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Mo- ground between the front Integral ABS: forks. torrad dealer. When installing the wheel, Roll the front wheel forward take care not to damage the There is a risk of dam- to remove.
  • Page 116 Remove the front wheel Clip the ABS sensor cable stand. into clip 10 to make sure it remains correctly routed. with OE BMW Motorrad Ease the brake calipers on Integral ABS: to the brake discs. Raise the front wheel, install...
  • Page 117 Firmly pull the handbrake ably an authorised BMW Mo- lever several times. torrad dealer. The pressure point must be Roll the rear wheel into po- clearly perceptible.

  • Page 118: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. A front-wheel stand for Fitting front wheel stand simple, safe changing of Make sure the ground is the front wheel is available level and firm and place from BMW Motorrad. The...

  • Page 119: Bulbs

    Centre the front wheel stand Bulbs relative to the front wheel General instructions and push it against the front A warning appears in the mul- axle. tifunction display if a bulb is defective. If the brake light or rear light fails, the warn- ing is accompanied by the General warning light light- ing up yellow.
  • Page 120 carry a complete set of spare Replace the low-beam bulbs if possible. and high-beam headlight bulb The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if If it is not standing firmly, damaged. the motorcycle could Wear protective goggles topple in the course of the and gloves when changing operations described below.
  • Page 121 Disconnect plug 3. Remove bulb 5. Install bulb 5 with tab 7 in guide 6. Replace the defective bulb. Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Release spring clips 4 at top and bottom and swing Engage spring clip 4 in the them aside.
  • Page 122 stall. Make sure that the wording TOP is at the top. Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the Install plug 3. Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the motorcycle is stable and headlight housing.
  • Page 123 Switch off the ignition. Install bulb carrier 1 in the Press bulb 3 into its headlight housing. socket and turn it Remove screws 1. counter-clockwise to Replacing brake light Pull bulb housing 2 to the remove. and rear light bulb rear until it is clear of the Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 124 Press bulb 3 into its sock- Seat bulb housing 2 in its Remove screw 1. et and turn it clockwise to holders. install. Install screws 1. There is only one Replacing turn indicator position in which the bulbs, front and rear bulb can be inserted into the If it is not standing firmly, socket.
  • Page 125 Rear flashing turn in- dicator bulbs with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Turn bulb 2 counter- Working from the inboard clockwise and remove it side, insert the glass into from the bulb housing. the bulb housing and close the housing.
  • Page 126 Replacing auxiliary Pivot the headlight lens for- ward. headlights If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Pull bulb housing 5 down Make sure the ground is until it is clear of the holder.
  • Page 127 Pivot the headlight lens Auxiliary headlight back. bulbs with OE Supplement- ary headlight: H11 / PGJ 19-2 / 12 V / 55 W Push bulb housing 5 up into the holder from below. Tighten screw 2. Connect plug 1. Adjust the headlight so that it does not dazzle oncoming traffic.

  • Page 128: Air Filter

    Remove the front seat Remove the front seat Removing right side panel Removing right side panel 129) 129) Replace fuse 3 for left head- light. Replace fuse 4 for right headlight. Install the fuse cover. Squeeze locking clips 1 at Remove screw 1.
  • Page 129 Remove screws 1 and 2. To do so, press the rear of Pull out air filter 3 at the bot- the clip and pull out the clip. tom. Pull the knee cover out of holder 3. Installing air filter Pull the intake air pipe out of holder 2.
  • Page 130 Push the air filter into the air filter housing at the bottom, making sure that the vanes are not bent. Check that the throttle-valve Seat the knee cover in hold- cable is seated in guide 4 er 3. of the intake and that the Install screws 2 and 1.

  • Page 131: Removing Right Side Panel

    Installing right side panel Pull the side panel out of 129) holder 3. Install the front seat ( Installing right side Removing right side panel panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre Install screw 2 on the in- stand.
  • Page 132 socket to jump-start the If it is not standing firmly, battery from the on-board engine of the motorcycle. electrical system. the motorcycle could topple in the course of the Remove protective cap 1 Touching live parts of operations described below. from the battery's positive the ignition system with terminal.

  • Page 133: Battery

    Keep the surface of the bat- Disconnect the jump lead BMW Motorrad has de- tery clean and dry from the negative termin- veloped a trickle-charger Do not open the battery als first, then disconnect the...
  • Page 134 BMW flat, it has to be disconnec- The motorcycle's Motorrad dealer. ted from the on-board circuits on-board electronics and charged with the char- know when the battery is Charging battery when ger connected directly to the fully charged. The on-board connected battery posts.
  • Page 135 Comply with the operating Make sure the ground is instructions of the charger. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Switch off the ignition. charger terminal clips from Remove the front seat the battery terminals.
  • Page 136 Disengage the retaining Engage the battery retain- Close protective cap 3 for strap at the bottom and re- ing strap at the bottom and the battery's positive termin- move. push it over the battery. Lift the battery up and out; Connect battery negative work it slightly back and lead 2.

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ....136 Washing the motorcycle ..136 Cleaning easily damaged components ....137 Paint care .

  • Page 138: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried obtain from your authorised mover to soften and wash off out.

  • Page 139: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Cooling fins can be bent Chrome can be damaged. easily. Do not use cleaning agents Use plenty of water and BMW Take care not to bend the fins that contain alcohol, solvents shampoo to clean chrome, when cleaning the radiator.

  • Page 140: Paint Care

    BMW rubber-care BMW Motorrad recommends fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid products. applying only BMW car wax or and bird droppings. We Using silicone sprays for products containing carnauba recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals wax or synthetic wax.

  • Page 141: Restoring Motorcycle To

    Authorised BMW Motorrad dealers can provide suitable auxiliary stands. Before laying the vehicle up out of use, have the engine oil and the oil filter ele- ment changed by a special- ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 143: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..142 Threaded fasteners ... 143 Engine ..... . . 144 Riding specifications .

  • Page 144: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 72). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72).

  • Page 145: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 53 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite...

  • Page 146: Engine

    Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece 25 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 30 Nm Engine Type Engine, type Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitud- inally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Technical data Effective displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm...
  • Page 147 Max. torque 115 Nm, Over: 5500 min Maximum permissible engine speed 7800 min ±50 Idle speed 1150 Fuel Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restrictions) Usable fuel capacity 33 l Reserve fuel Engine oil...
  • Page 148 BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques- tions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 149: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Speeds Top speed >200 km/h Clutch Clutch, type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re- action damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ra- 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear...

  • Page 150: Final Drive

    Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1 Running gear Front suspension, type BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Front suspension, total suspension travel...

  • Page 151: Brakes

    Brakes Front brake Front brakes, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Rear brake Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2- piston floating caliper and fixed disc Friction material, rear brake pads Organic material Wheels and tyres...

  • Page 152: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics On-board socket, rating Fuses The circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary.
  • Page 153 Battery Battery, type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Spark plug electrode gap mm, When new 1 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des- Bosch YR5LDE ignation...

  • Page 154: Frame

    with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Auxiliary headlight bulbs with OE Supplementary headlight: H11 / PGJ 19-2 / 12 V / 55 W Frame Frame, type...

  • Page 155: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2250 mm Width of motorcycle 955 mm, Across mirrors with OA Case: 991 mm, Across cases Height of motorcycle 1470 mm, DIN unladen weight; without mir- rors, windscreen lowered Front-seat height (at unladen weight) 910 mm, High position 890 mm, Low position Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 157: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..156 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 156...

  • Page 158: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Ser- To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. vice, Inspection and Annual always in optimum condition, Inspection work needed.

  • Page 159: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On-The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new tensive after-sales service BMW motorcycle enables BMW Running-in Check...

  • Page 160: Schedules

    Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted, and on the motorcycle's age and the distance it has covered. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply...

  • Page 161: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 162 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 163 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 164 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 165 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...

  • Page 166: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 167 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 168: General Instructions

    Brake fluid Replacing brake light and Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front rear light bulb, 121 ABS, 15 brakes, 106 Replacing fuses for auxiliary Accessories Checking fluid level, rear headlights, 125 General instructions, 90 brakes, 107 Replacing high-beam Air filter Fluid level, front, 13 headlight bulb, 118...
  • Page 169 Clock, 20 Topping up, 11, 103 Fuses, 150 Adjusting, 17, 45 Replacing for auxiliary Warning, engine oil level, 25 headlights, 125 Clutch Warning, engine oil pres- Adjusting clutch lever, 54 sure, 25 Fluid level, 11 Equipment, 7 Gear indicator, 20 Technical data, 147 Grip heating, 16 Confirmation of maintenance...
  • Page 170 Lights Average speed, 47 Ignition Switching off parking Oil level, 49 Switching off, 40 lights, 58 Range, 49 Switching on, 40 Switching on high-beam Resetting average con- Immobiliser headlight, 57 sumption, 48 Warning, 24 Switching on low-beam Resetting average Instrument cluster headlight, 57 speed, 48 Overview, 17...
  • Page 171 Supplementary headlight Toolkit, 14 Safety instructions Service kit, 101 Switching off, 58 Correct loading, 70 Standard equipment, 100 Switching on, 58 Seat Topcase, 95 Suspension damping, rear Lock, 11 Closing, 95 Adjusting, 11, 66 Overview, 14 Installing, 97 Service, 156 Possible adjustments, 98 Service Card, 157 Technical data...
  • Page 172 Tyres Wheels Installing front wheel, 113 Approved tyres, 110 Installing rear wheel, 115 Checking tread depth, 109 Removing front wheel, 111 Checking tyre pressures, 67 Removing rear wheel, 115 Inflation pressures, 4, 150 Technical data, 149 Running in, 76 Windscreen Technical data, 149 Adjusting, 11 Top speed, 109...
  • Page 173 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 174 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *01417706231* BMW recommends *01417706231* Order No. 01 41 7 706 231 06.2006, 2nd edition...
  • Page 175 Applies to: Motorcycles with hand protectors Possibility of malfunction – Impermissible ergonomic set- Checking freedom of due to incorrectly posi- tings (see Rider's Manual, movement of handlebar tioned hand protector "Adjusting clutch lever/ han- levers If the hand protector is twisted dlebar lever"...
  • Page 176 • Have the settings and the threaded-fastener tightening torques checked by a special- ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 41 7 714 311 04.2008...

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