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Rider's Manual K 1300 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
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Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
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Usable fuel capacity approx. 19 l Reserve fuel ~4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends *01417725851* Order No.: 01 41 7 725 851 05.2009, 2nd edition *01417725851*...
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K 1300 S, K 1300 R, K 1300 GT Möglicher Bremsleistungsverlust an der Vorderradbremse. Nach allen Arbeiten, die Einfluss auf den Flüssigkeitsstand im vorderen Bremskreislauf haben (z. B. Bremsbeläge erneuern oder Bremsflüssigkeit wechseln), muss der Gittereinsatz 1 im vorderen Ausgleichsbehälter für Bremsflüssigkeit erneuert werden.
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(t.ex. byte av bromsbelägg eller hydraulvätska) måste gallerinsats 1 i det främre expansionskärlet för hydraulvätska bytas ut. Kontakta en fackverkstad för detta, företrädesvis en BMW Motorrad-partner. Mogelijk verlies van remvermogen van de voorrem. Na alle reparaties, die invloed kunnen hebben op het remvloeistofpeil in het voorremcircuit (bijv.
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Etujarrun jarrutusteho saattaa olla heikentynyt. Aina sellaisten töiden jälkeen, joilla on vaikutusta etujarrupiirin jarrunestemäärään (esimerkiksi jarrupalojen tai jarrunesteen vaihto), täytyy jarrunesteen etumaisen tasaussäiliön ritilä 1 vaihtaa. Käänny tässä asiassa ammattitaitoisen huoltopisteen, mieluiten BMW Motorrad huoltopisteen puoleen. Πιθανή απώλεια ιζσύορ θπένων ζηο θπένο μπποζηινού ηποσού. Μεηά ηην...
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Možná ztráta brzdného účinku brzdy předního kola. Po skončení všech prací, které mají vliv na stav kapaliny v předním brzdovém okruhu (např. výměna brzdového obložení nebo brzdové kapaliny), musí být vyměněna mřížková vložka 1 v přední expanzní nádobce brzdové kapaliny. Obraťte se na odborný servis, nejlépe na partnera BMW Motorrad. *01498521948*...
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We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.
This countries may differ. Rider's Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...
General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 107) Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket (...
General view, right side Engine oil level indicator 101) Fuel filler neck ( Battery compartment 127) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 103) Vehicle identification num- ber (on side panel, front right) Type plate (on rear cross- tube) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 106)
Operating the on-board computer ( Hazard warning flashers Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA Operating ESA ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II Operating the ABS...
Instrument cluster Rev. counter Speedometer Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Operating the odometer Operation of the clock The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day...
Status indicators Standard status indicators ..20 Status indicators with on-board computer ......21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .
Standard status Telltale lights shows the original level, before the reading is updated. indicators Gear indicator Multifunction display The gear engaged or for neut- ral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Coolant temperature Flashing turn indicators, The horizontal bars below...
1 is shown briefly consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance after the Pre-Ride Check com- preferably an authorised BMW of the forecast due date. If the pletes. Month and year are both Motorrad dealer.
Status-indicator panel of Tyre-pressure readout Display of the heating the on-board computer stages ( The figures shown in the tyre-pressure readings are Status indicators temperature-compensated (see with tyre pressure the section entitled "Engineering monitoring (RDC) details"). with tyre pressure monitoring Status indicators with (RDC) grip heating...
Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 show- ing in combination with a warning word, for example 2 or in com- bination with one of the warning symbols 3.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow Appears Fuel down to reserve ( on the display Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning LAMPS ! Lights up yellow Appears Bulbs defective ( on the display...
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Refuelling ( 79). placed, preferably by an au- fault rectified as soon as pos- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. sible by a specialist workshop, Coolant temperature too preferably an authorised BMW Fuel down to reserve high Motorrad dealer.
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Engine symbol appears on quickly as possible by a 101). the display. specialist workshop, preferably If the oil level is too low: an authorised BMW Motorrad The engine is running in Top up the engine oil ( 102). dealer. emergency operating mode.
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Insufficient battery charge Front light bulb defective an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. current LAMPF ! appears on the dis- play. General warning light shows Rear light bulb defective red. A defective bulb places General warning light shows your safety at risk because Battery symbol appears on yellow.
Bulbs defective Warnings issued by the on-board computer General warning light shows yellow. with on-board computer LAMPS ! appears on the dis- Mode of presentation play. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil Appears on the display Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...
Engine-oil level too low Ice warning ABS warnings Oil-level symbol appears on Ice-crystal symbol appears with BMW Motorrad Integral the display. on the display. ABS II Check Oil appears on the Possible cause: Mode of presentation display. The air temperature measured...
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The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start on page ( 84), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
ABS warning light shows. lead to an ABS fault ( 85). The detailed descriptions relating Have the fault rectified as to BMW Motorrad ASC start on Possible cause: quickly as possible by a page ( 86), and you will find...
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC fault ( play...
This affords the rider visual Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably feedback on control intervention The rider has switched off the an authorised BMW Motorrad even after the critical situation ASC system. dealer. has been dealt with. with Automatic Stability Con-...
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If the tyre pres- sure registered by the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range, the general warning light 1 flashes red. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 88), and you will find...
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. -- -- "...
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Measured tyre pressure is close Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad to the limit of permitted toler- to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. ance. torcycle can be ridden with the...
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Have the fault rectified by a unless the 'General' warning on to accompany the symp- specialist workshop, preferably light comes on to accompany toms. Under these circum- an authorised BMW Motorrad the symptoms. Under these stances: dealer. circumstances: Have the fault rectified by a...
Seek the advice of a specialist ing light 1 showing after the Pre- workshop, preferably an author- Ride Check and relate to the ca- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. pacity of the internal battery that supplies power to the anti-theft alarm.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning DWALO ! Appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA ! Lights up yellow Appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display...
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Seek the advice of a specialist proportion of its original capa- workshop, preferably an author- city. There is no assurance of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.
Electrically powered accessor- If you wish you can arrange to ies remain operational for a lim- have the cases fitted with locks with BMW Motorrad Integral ited period of time. that can be opened with this ABS II The battery can be recharged key as well.
You can also have your author- multifunction display. steering lock. ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar Always keep the spare key sep- individual keys, for example if a Turn the handlebars to the full arately from the ignition key.
You can obtain replacement/extra ing (RDC) (RDC) keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- ity system, so the dealer is un- der an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.
Odometer and with on-board computer tripmeters with tyre pressure monitoring Selecting readings (RDC) Switch on the ignition. without on-board computer without tyre pressure monitor- ing (RDC) Press and hold down the but- ton until the hours number 3 flashes. Repeatedly press the button until the hours number is cor- Press button 1.
without on-board computer with on-board computer without tyre pressure monitor- ing (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Repeatedly press the button until the value you want ap- pears in panel 3. The following values can be dis- Press and hold down button 1 played: or button 2 until the tripmeter Press and hold down button 1...
The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer with on-board computer The residual-range readout 1 in- The following values can be dis-...
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Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Average speed Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine Average consumption can falsify ambient-temperature Average speed 1 is calculated reading 1.
The calculated range is only Resetting average an approximate reading. consumption Consequently, BMW Motorrad Switch on the ignition. recommends that you should not Select average speed. try to use the full range before refuelling. Oil level...
In this case, consult your author- Repeatedly press button 1 un- The readings mean: til the tyre-pressure readings ised BMW Motorrad dealer. : Oil level is correct. appear on the display. CHECK Tyre pressure : Check the oil level the next time you stop for fuel.
Parking light ing on the right is the rear tyre When the engine is not -- -- pressure. appears dir- running you can switch on Switch off the ignition. ectly after the ignition is switched the lights by switching on the ig- on, because the sensors do not nition and either switching on the transmit tyre pressures until the...
Hazard warning The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after flashers you have ridden for approxim- Switching on hazard ately 10 seconds, or covered a warning flashers distance of about 200 m. Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.
BMW Motorrad Integral with Automatic Stability Con- Operating the kill switch trol when riding can cause with BMW Motorrad Integral Initially, the ASC symbol the rear wheel to lock and thus ABS II changes status. Press and hold cause a fall.
ABS warning light remains The ABS warning light re- mains off or continues to flash. The ABS function is deactiv- The ABS function is activated. ated, but the integral function You also have the option of remains active. switching the ignition off and Activating ABS function then on again.
Activating ASC function You also have the option of gine speeds. If the charge level switching the ignition off and is low, grip heating is switched then on again. off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess...
Clutch between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip. Adjusting clutch lever Turn adjusting screw 1 If the position of the clutch counter-clockwise to reduce fluid reservoir is changed, the span between the clutch air can enter the clutch system. lever and the handlebar grip.
Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Push protective cap 1 up over between the brake lever and the threaded fastener on the Turn the mirror to the correct the handlebar grip. mirror arm.
Push the protective cap over If you want to reduce spring the threaded fastener. preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the LOW Spring preload arrow. Setting Basic setting of spring preload, rear It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to without Electronic Suspen- suit the load carried by the mo-...
An uneven surface requires on-board toolkit to turn adjust- Basic setting of rear-sus- softer damping than a smooth ing screw 1. pension damping charac- surface. teristic An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- Turn the adjusting screw as duction in spring preload re- far as it will go in the dir- quires softer damping.
load status must be set and the desired riding mode selected. Three load statuses can be set, with any of the three riding modes available for each one. The detailed description of the ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment system is on page 89).
ESA setting then automatically One-up At high road speeds, tyre disappears from the display. valves installed perpen- dicular to the wheel rim have a One-up with luggage Setting load status tendency to open as a result of Start the engine. centrifugal force.
Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an au- right thorised BMW Motorrad deal- If the motorcycle is ridden in a er, if you are unsure whether country where the opposite rule Turn the key to the left in seat...
Remove the seat and place it, Turn the seat upside down. upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Use the loops 1 and the grab handles 3 to attach luggage Pull the loops 1 out of the straps in order to lash luggage holders 2 and lay them on the onto the rear seat.
Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. the year. Your authorised BMW gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Motorrad dealer will be glad to...
Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.
Pre-ride check is performed. Brake-pad wear (every third At ambient temperatures below refuelling stop) 0 °C, disengage the clutch after with BMW Motorrad Integral switching on the ignition. Starting ABS II ABS self-diagnosis is The start attempt is auto- Side stand performed.
BMW Motorrad Integral completed play. ABS II The ABS warning light goes Phase 2 out. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- General warning light shows forms self-diagnosis to ensure its yellow. operability. Self-diagnosis is per- formed automatically when you...
ABS self-dia- Test of the diagnosis-compat- specialist workshop, preferably gnosis completes: ible system components with an authorised BMW Motorrad You can continue to ride. Bear the motorcycle at a standstill. dealer. in mind that neither the ABS ASC symbol flashes.
Tyres Do not exceed the rpm limits throttle-valve angle. The throttle recommended for running in. valve remains open to accelerate New tyres have a smooth sur- the motorcycle and upshift time face. This must be roughened by Running-in speed is reduced to a minimum. You riding in a restrained manner at select the gear in the usual way various heel angles until the tyres...
BMW Motor- is shifted to the front wheel. The wheel from locking; this increases rad recommends disengaging higher the wheel load, the more stopping distance. the clutch for upshifts in these braking force can be transmitted Descending mountain circumstances.
brake system, the rear brake is until the salt layer on the brake The brake pads will wear activated when the handbrake discs and brake pads has been more rapidly if you ride fre- lever is pressed. This protects removed. quently on unsurfaced tracks or against overheating.Only use the poor roads.
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Use your left foot to extend the Turn the handlebars to full left Retract the side stand before side stand fully. or right lock. moving the motorcycle. Check that the motorcycle is The side stand is designed Sit on the motorcycle and use standing firmly.
the stand down until its curved With your right hand, grip the if they come into contact with feet touch the ground. rear grab handle or the rear fuel. Place your full body weight on frame. Fuel can attack the material the centre stand and at the Push the motorcycle forward of the windscreen, which...
tank past the bottom edge of Usable fuel capacity the filler neck. When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure approx. 19 l that you top up the tank to a Reserve fuel level above reserve, as other- wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level.
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At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both and fall on its side. ents. sides and tighten the straps. Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly;...
Integral ABS ......84 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....86 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..88 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .
ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
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Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the lock up until very late, if at all. physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral Consequently, ABS does not in- tegral ABS ensures directional ABS? tervene until very late, if at all.
Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Con- a gear engaged. Motorrad Integral ABS is always trol...
BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.
The display shows a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure outside permit- each tyre until the tyre-pressure The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- ted tolerance. signal is received for the first able to control a situation of this time. The sensors continue to A warning is also issued if tyre nature.
Temperature Electronic Suspension the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Adjustment ESA II Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation with Electronic Suspension Ad- sensitive variable: pressure in- justment (ESA II) Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- Suspension adjustments...
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The combination of spring rate to increase. The maximum mount, suspension and spring spring rate is achieved when the sleeve completely encloses the rate ensure that the suspension geometry is always perfectly plastic element and rests on the adjusted. steel spring. By the same token, the spring rate decreases when The static normal position is the sleeve allows the plastic...
Luggage tem is minimised, the supply to speed limit for riding with cases the power socket is cut off ap- on the motorcycle. Correct loading proximately 15 minutes after the Payload of cases Overloading and imbal- ignition is switched off, and it is anced loads can adversely also temporarily interrupted dur- affect the motorcycle's handling.
Case Maximum permissible speed for riding with the with case tank rucksack fitted to the mo- Opening cases torcycle max 130 km/h with tankbag Note the maximum permissible payload of the tankbag and Pull the grey release lever 1 the speed limit for riding with (OPEN) up.
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Closing cases Press the case lid against the case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Removing cases Push lock straps 1 out and pull them up. Press catches 1 of the case lid This expands the case to max- into retainers 2 until they snap imum volume.
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Installing case Secure attachment Pull the black release lever 1 (RELEASE) up and simultan- Hook the case into the bottom If a case wobbles or is difficult eously pull the case out. holder. to fit, it has to be adapted to the Then lift the case out of the Pull the black release lever 1 gap between the top and bottom...
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Screws 1 inside the case allow you to make this adjustment.
If you are in doubt consult a spe- release axle from the front cialist workshop, preferably your Replacing turn indicat- wheel authorised BMW Motorrad deal- or bulbs, front and rear Electric torch 123).
Socket than a short ride will lead to mis- interpretation; this in turn, means Open-ended spanners of that the engine will be operated various sizes with the incorrect quantity of oil. Adapter In order to ensure that the en- To accommodate the 1/ gine oil level is read correctly, 4"...
Have the oil level corrected without enough oil, but the same an authorised BMW Motorrad by a specialist workshop, also applies if the oil level is too dealer. preferably an authorised BMW high.
Have all work on the brake sys- tem performed by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check operation of the brakes Visually inspect the left and Brake-pad wear limit, Pull the handbrake lever.
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Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, rear Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. Viewing direction: from the Checking rear brake pad right toward brake caliper 1.
Have the brake pads replaced Move the handlebars to the by a specialist workshop, straight-ahead position. preferably an authorised BMW Brake fluid level, front Motorrad dealer. Brake fluid DOT4 brake fluid Checking brake-fluid Do not permit the brake fluid...
BMW Motorrad This significantly reduces braking Brake fluid level, rear dealer. efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at Checking brake-fluid regular intervals. Do not permit the brake fluid level, rear brakes level to drop below the MIN Check the brake fluid level in Make sure the ground is level mark.
Have the clutch checked by a Have the defect rectified as specialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a spe- an authorised BMW Motorrad cialist workshop, preferably dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch fluid level...
The locations of the marks are are programmed into the control For each size of tyre BMW indicated on the edge of the tyre, unit and are fundamental to all Motorrad tests and classifies e.g.
When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised BMW Remove screws 1 on left and (RDC) Motorrad dealer or specialist right.
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being Unclip the two retaining clips 1 disc 5.
BMW Motorrad Integral Raise front of motorcycle until ABS to malfunction or allow the ABS II the front wheel can turn freely. ABS sensor to be damaged. BMW Motorrad recommends In order to ensure that the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel threaded bush remains correctly stand for lifting the motorcycle.
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Threaded fasteners not without centre stand tightened to the specified Remove the rear-wheel stand torque can work loose or their with BMW Motorrad Integral threads can suffer damage. ABS II Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Install securing screws 2. Position covers 2 on left and right. Front brake caliper to Install screws 1 on left and The cable of the ABS wheel carrier right. sensor could chafe through if it comes into contact with the...
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with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Slacken bolt 3 on the clamp Remove bolt 4 on the rear so that the clamp can just be footrest while supporting the turned.
Installing rear wheel Engage first gear. If you are using the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand: Possible malfunctions when reinstall the retaining disc. ABS and ASC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter.
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Tighten screw 3 of the ball- Turn the end silencer to its joint clamp to the specified initial position. tightening torque. Silencer with ball-joint clamp on manifold 35 Nm Arrange the end silencer so that the handle of the reversible-blade screwdriver (toolkit) can fit between the Insert screw 4 into the rear wheel and the end silencer.
Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary There is a risk of damaging stand before lifting the front the sensor ring of the BMW wheel with the BMW Motorrad Motorrad Integral ABS. front-wheel stand. Push the left pin in just far...
Rear-wheel stand Tighten adjusting screws 1. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Installing rear-wheel cycle on its side stand. stand Use basic stand with tool num- ber (0 402 245) in combin- ation with rear-axle adapter (0 402 250).
Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam- aged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs. Hold the motorcycle upright In order to ensure secure pos- The types of bulb fitted to and press the handle of the...
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Replacing low-beam and Replace the defective bulb. high-beam headlight bulb Bulbs for the low-beam The plug arrangement can headlight differ from the illustration, H7 / 12 V / 55 W depending on the bulb to be replaced. Bulb for high-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor-...
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Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Engage spring retainer 4 in the Fit the covers 1 for the high- catches. beam headlight or cover 2 for the low-beam headlight by turning the covers clockwise.
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Pull the bulb housing forward Remove bulb 3 from the bulb Insert bulb 3 into the bulb to remove it and tilt it slightly holder. socket. down. Turn the bulb socket clock- Replace the defective bulb. Remove bulb holder 2 from the wise to install it in the headlight headlight housing by turning it housing.
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Install securing screws 1 at Remove screw 1. The headlight cable could both sides of the bulb hous- catch in the steering if it is ing. not routed correctly. Use the appropriate retaining Replacing turn indicator clips to secure electric wires at bulbs, front and rear the back of the headlight.
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Data below, the rear light must indicators, rear be replaced. Under these cir- cumstances: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the glass in the turn indic- ator housing.
A short-circuit can res- positive terminal of the dis- Maximum number of de- ult if the crocodile clips charged battery and the other fective LEDs in rear-light of the jump leads are accident- end to the positive terminal of unit ally brought into contact with the the donor battery.
Compliance with the points be- the battery. low is important in order to max- If you switch on the igni- BMW Motorrad has de- imise battery life: tion and the multifunction veloped a float charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery...
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( 128). electrics. with your motorcycle's electron- Use BMW chargers with the ics. If this happens, disconnect part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 the battery from the on-board (220 V) or, as applicable, systems and connect the charger 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).
If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing battery-compartment Remove screws 1. cover ( 129).
Washing motorcycle until the brake discs and brake Glass cover of the instrument BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. cluster that you use BMW insect re- Black, unpainted parts mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...
Chrome If plastic parts are cleaned Do not use silicone sprays or using unsuitable cleaning other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- silicon. shampoo to clean chrome, par- aged. ticularly if it has been exposed to...
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads. Restoring motorcycle...
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract the side stand ( 72). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72). Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
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Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on left/right adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm...
Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.5 l, with filter change 0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 10W-50 ~-20 °C...
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2.91 (32:11)
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Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab- sorber.
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...
Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" with sports wheel 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 with sports wheel 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear...
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Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTX 14 BS Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 14 Ah Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight...
Frame Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel rear frame Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear VIN location Frame side section, front right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2233 mm Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, Across mirrors at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height...
Weights Unladen weight 243 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 217 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...
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BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...