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BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

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R 1200 GS
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..19 BMW Motorrad Integral the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..20 ABS .
  • Page 5 Weights ....145 BMW Motorrad ASC ..82 Care products ... . . 128 Riding specifications .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Right handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting windshield Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Clutch fluid reservoir 105) Type plate (on frame be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 103) Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 119) Engine oil fill location 100) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 104)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Selecting display readings 43). with onboard computer Reset average values 44). with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS Generation ABS operation ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA (...

  • Page 17: Right Handlebar Fitting

    Right handlebar fitting Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Battery ( 122) Standard tool kit ( Payload table (in tool tray) Tire inflation pressure table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating odometer Operating clock (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meanings of displays ....21 Warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indi- cate the remaining fuel level. Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Sector for warning displays with Automatic Stability Control ASC warning and indicator displays ( Warning indicators ( The horizontal bars indi- cate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 23: Meanings Of Displays

    General warning light, in OIL: Oil level indicator ( conjunction with warn- ing indicators in display with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) RDC P Neutral indicator light : Tire inflation pressures with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS Generation ABS warning light (...

  • Page 24: Service Display

    Service display longer time. Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible the date.

  • Page 25: Ambient Temperature

    The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW If the ambient temperature Motorrad therefore recommends drops below 37 °F (3 °C), that you do not try to use the full the temperature display flashes range before refueling.

  • Page 26: Oil Level Indicator

    It can only be displayed tected as correct again. when the motorcycle is stopped. Additional information on BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided The conditions for the oil level The most recently measured sta- from page ( 84).
  • Page 27 Warnings for which no separate warning lamp is provided are sig- nalled by the universal warning lamp 1 and are accompanied by a warning notice such as 2 or a warning symbol such as 3 in the multifunction display. The uni- versal warning lamp lights up in either red or yellow depending on the urgency of the warning.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow appears Fuel down to reserve ( on the display Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 29 Warning light Displays Meaning appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( play Check Oil indicated appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error ( appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play...
  • Page 30 Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis routine in off-road mode is not yet completed ( appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- ASC error ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of play permissible tolerance (...
  • Page 31 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system fault ( play -- -- " " or " " is indicated RDC ! Lights up yellow is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak (...
  • Page 32 Have the defective key re- gine performance may not be placed, preferably by an autho- available. Engine in emergency- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Avoid high load and engine operation mode speed ranges if possible. Fuel down to reserve The general warning light...
  • Page 33 Have the malfunction corrected cialized workshop, preferably as soon as possible by a spe- The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 34 Please contact a spe- Bulbs defective cialized workshop, preferably Check Oil is indicated. The general warning light an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: lights up yellow. retailer. The electronic oil level sensor LAMPS ! is indicated. has detected a low engine oil Headlight bulb or turn level.

  • Page 35: Abs Error

    Possible cause: ABS error Ice crystal symbol appears on the display. The self-diagnosis routine was with BMW Motorrad Integral not completed; the ABS func- ABS Generation II Possible cause: tion is not available. The motor- The ambient temperature mea- The ABS warning light...

  • Page 36: Asc Intervention

    The ASC symbol is dis- optical feedback on the regula- BMW Motorrad retailer. played. tion carried out even after the ASC self-diagnosis critical driving situation. The ASC has detected insta-...

  • Page 37: Asc Deactivated

    Activating the ASC function sure is in the limit area of the cialized workshop, preferably permissible tolerance. an authorized BMW Motorrad ASC error Correct tire inflation pressure in retailer. with Automatic Stability Con-...
  • Page 38 Have the tire checked for dam- fault has not occurred until the Possible cause: age by a specialized workshop, general warning light also lights preferably an authorized BMW The measured tire inflation pres- up. In this case: Motorrad retailer. sure is outside the permissible Have fault eliminated by a spe- tolerance.
  • Page 39 Have fault eliminated by a spe- The battery of the tire inflation cialized workshop, preferably cialized workshop, preferably pressure sensor no longer has an authorized BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad its full capacity. The operation of retailer. retailer. the tire inflation pressure control Possible cause: is only ensured for a limited time.
  • Page 40 Contact a specialized work- Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Helmet holder ..... . 62 Heated handlebar grips ... . . 48 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..49 ASC Automatic Stability Control ..50 Clutch .

  • Page 42: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Handlebars not locked. with case Key can be removed. with Topcase with BMW Motorrad Integral Electrically powered acces- The cases and the Topcase can ABS Generation II sories remain operational for also be ordered with locks for ABS self-diagnosis is a limited period of time.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    If you lose a key, you can have it steering lock. Handlebars locked. disabled by your BMW Motorrad Key can be removed. Turn handlebars to full left or partner. For this purpose, you right lock position.

  • Page 44: Clock

    grated security system, so the without onboard computer with onboard computer retailer is under an obligation to without Tire Pressure Control check the legitimacy of all ap- (TPC/RDC) with Tire Pressure Control plications for replacement/extra (TPC/RDC) keys. Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 45: Display

    Display Operating range (after reaching reserve level) Selecting display readings with onboard computer Switch on ignition. without onboard computer with Tire Pressure Control without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) (TPC/RDC) Press and hold button until hours 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired hours are shown.

  • Page 46: Resetting Tripmeter

    the trip odometer in the sec- with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) tor 3 resets. The following values can be dis- with onboard computer played: with Tire Pressure Control Tire inflation pressure (TPC/RDC) (RDC P) Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Press the button 1 to select a Select desired tripmeter.

  • Page 47: Lights

    on longer than absolutely High-beam headlight and Select average consumption or average speed. necessary. headlight flasher Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Operating turn indicator Switch on ignition. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after covering a distance of approx. 300 m, the turn indicators are automatically switched off. Press button 1 and hold im- Press button 1 on left to mediately after switching off switch on additional headlight.

  • Page 49: Hazard Warning Flashers

    If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed. If the turn indicator but- ton is released, the emergency flasher function becomes active again.

  • Page 50: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF The increase in power con- sumption caused by the switch heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery is inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability.

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral with Automatic Stability Con- trol First the ASC symbol changes with BMW Motorrad Integral its display behavior. Press ABS Generation II and hold button 1 until ABS warning light reacts. In this Switch off ABS function case, the ASC setting does Stop motorcycle or switch on not change.

  • Page 52: Asc Automatic Stability Control

    ABS warning light changes its over and off Operation display behavior. Switch on ignition. The BMW Motorrad ASC can be The ABS warning light The ASC function can both deactivated and activated, goes out; if self-diagnosis also be deactivated while...

  • Page 53: Clutch

    To switch off ASC, press and The ASC symbol is no hold button 1 until ASC symbol longer displayed; if ASC changes its appearance again. self-diagnosis is not completed, ASC symbol flashes. The ASC symbol is dis- played. Release button 1 within two seconds.

  • Page 54: Brakes

    controls on the handlebars or the The adjusting screw can be handlebars in their mounts. turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward Adjusting the clutch lever when doing so. while driving can lead to accidents. Brakes Only adjust the clutch lever when Adjusting handbrake lever the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 55: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Windshield Adjusting windshield Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror Move mirror into desired posi- arm. tion by twisting. Loosen the nut 2. Turn mirror arm into desired Loosen clamping screws 1 on position.

  • Page 56: Handlebars

    Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do Consult a certified workshop, not match the spring-preload and preferably an authorized BMW damping-characteristic settings. Motorrad retailer, for adjustment of the handlebars. Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload.
  • Page 57 Adjust the damping characteristic Spring preload on front to suit the spring preload. wheel Adjusting the spring preload Spring preload at position 5 while the motorcycle is be- (For offroad use) ing ridden can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is for rear wheel...

  • Page 58: Damping

    duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. Adjusting damping on rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. The number of visible grooves To reduce absorption, turn ad- (five on the LOW stop) can be justing screw 1 in arrow direc- used to determine the current tion S.

  • Page 59: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    ESA Electronic Display suspension Basic setting of rear setting Suspension wheel rear-wheel damp- Switch on ignition. Adjustment with Electronic Suspension Ad- Turn adjusting screw in ar- justment (ESA) row direction H until stop, then turn one and a half Settings turns in arrow direction S Using the electronic suspension (Full tank of gas, with rider...
  • Page 60 One-up with luggage Two-up (with luggage) The meanings of the displays during off-road operation are as follows: SOFT : minor damping The selected damping is dis- Press the button 1 to view the NORM : normal damping played in the multifunction dis- current adjustment setting in HARD : heavy damping...

  • Page 61: Tires

    The ESA display disappears Check tire pressures against To set the spring preload: once the adjustment procedure data below. Start the engine: has been completed. The spring preload cannot Tire pressure, front be adjusted while the mo- Tires torcycle is being ridden. Checking tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single Apply extended pressure to the...

  • Page 62: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Neutral position tailer. Position with heavy pay- load Headlight range and...
  • Page 63 Installing driver's seat Turn seat lock 1 to right with Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while ignition key and hold while Insert driver's seat with pressing passenger seat 2 pressing driver's seat 3 down- mounts 4 in holders 5 on left downward in front area to sup- ward in rear area to support...

  • Page 64: Helmet Holder

    from the locking device and wig- gle. Always insert both seat rods in the same position. Mount seat rods in desired po- sition again. Position 4: high seat position Position 5: low seat position Installing driver's seat ( 61). Insert passenger seat in Remove seat rods 1 and 2 Helmet holder mounts 6.
  • Page 65 The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet lock. Hook helmet into helmet holder with chin strap 1. Installing driver's seat ( 61).

  • Page 67: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....66 Checklist ......68 Starting .

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW with case stacles. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Ensure that case volumes on advise you and has the correct left and right are equal.
  • Page 69 Risk of poisoning with Topcase Settings of spring-strut and shock absorber system Observe maximum payload and Exhaust fumes contain carbon Imbalanced load top speed according to label in monoxide, which is colorless and Topcase. Loose clothing odorless but highly toxic. Insufficient tire inflation pres- Inhaling exhaust fumes with tank rucksack...

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In Brakes extreme cases, the motorcycle Front and rear brake fluid levels If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. Clutch to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle Clutch fluid level there is a danger of overheating unnecessarily.

  • Page 71: Starting

    Switch on ignition. when the ignition is switched on: Pre-ride check is performed. this is the "Pre-Ride-Check The test is aborted if the engine is with BMW Motorrad Integral started before it is completed. ABS Generation II Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis is The general warning light performed.
  • Page 72 Automatic Stability Con- self-diagnosis routine can be retailer. trol completed. ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light The readiness for operation flashes. with BMW Motorrad Integral of the BMW Motorrad ASC is ABS Generation II checked by the self-diagnosis. The self-diagnosis routine...

  • Page 73: Breaking In

    (Odometer The ASC symbol flashes as soon as possible by a spe- reading 124...249 miles slowly. cialized workshop, preferably (200...400 km)) an authorized BMW Motorrad Phase 2 <7500 min (Odometer retailer. reading 249...373 miles Checking the diagnosable sys- (400...600 km))

  • Page 74: Offroad Riding

    Offroad riding After driving offroad can be compensated for by ex- erting greater pressure on the BMW Motorrad recommends When driving offroad brake levers. that the following be observed with Topcase after driving offroad: New brake pads can extend Topcase when driving of-...

  • Page 75: Brakes

    ABS Generation II correct damping. between the front and rear wheel Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad Rims heavier you brake, the more Integral ABS. BMW Motorrad recommends the front wheel is loaded. The...

  • Page 76: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Under extreme conditions, the motorcycle with the side stand Poor braking action due to brakes could overheat and suffer moisture and dirt. extended. severe damage. Brake until brakes are dry or If the slope of the road permits, Use both front and rear brakes, clean;...

  • Page 77: Refueling

    and get onto the road. This re- Fold out center stand and jack up motorcycle. sults in a danger of falling. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Refueling Leaded fuel will destroy the Fuel is highly flammable. catalytic converter. Fire at the fuel tank can Use only unleaded fuel.

  • Page 78: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Secure motorcycle for alternative fuel quality transport Protect all components along Super unleaded (minor re- which straps are routed against strictions with regard to scratching. For example, use power and fuel consump- adhesive tape or soft cloths. tion) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Components can be dam- Usable fuel quantity...
  • Page 79 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 81: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......80 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..... . 82 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 82: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    If braking is carried out in this the rear brake. the road surface is, the longer situation, ABS must reduce the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv- adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 83 However, during extremely heavy BMW Motorrad Integral and rapid decelerations it is pos- How is the BMW Motorrad sible that the BMW Motorrad In- ABS? Integral ABS noticeable to tegral ABS cannot prevent the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS...

  • Page 84: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? Any technical system is al- ways only as good as its The BMW Motorrad ASC is an maintenance condition. assistance system for the driver To ensure that the BMW Motor- and is designed for driving on public roads.
  • Page 85 With extremely massive-bar tires, tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible values are detected an ASC intervention can occur The BMW Motorrad ASC can be over a longer period of time, the before the optimum propulsion deactivated for these cases.

  • Page 86: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    Inflation pressure outside the state. This case cannot be con- 15 minutes after the motorcycle permissible tolerance. trolled by the BMW Motorrad comes to a stop. ASC. The control unit can manage four Temperature sensors, and as a result two sets...

  • Page 87: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    R 1200 GS con- tains both the onroad modes cases. ESA Electronic familiar from other BMW mod- Adjusting inflation els and special offroad modes Suspension pressure enabled by a special electro-hy-...
  • Page 88 ing during which no larger drops or holes are expected. With this adjustment a max- imum spring preload of the front and rear suspension strut is achieved. It can, for example, be used when the maximum pro- tection against bottoming out is required for drop-offs and holes.

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....88 Onboard sockets ....88 Case .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 91: Case

    Case Operating electrical acces- sories with case You can start using electrical ac- cessories only when the ignition Opening case is switched on. The accessory remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. Onboard sockets are switched off approx.
  • Page 92 Adjusting case volume Removing case Open and empty case. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. direction of travel, the lock tab Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de- can be damaged.
  • Page 93 Remove case from mount by its handle. Mounting case Open fastening lever 4. Fold up locking flap 6 com- pletely by pulling red release lever 5 upward if necessary. Open fastening lever 4. Pull up red release lever 5. Locking flap 6 pops up. Hook case into holders 7 from Fold locking flap all the way above while watching side...

  • Page 94: Topcase

    Opening Topcase Press locking flap 6 downward Close fastening lever 4. as far as possible and hold in Fold carrying handle down. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock place. Turn key in direction of travel into vertical position. Press red release lever 5 and remove.
  • Page 95 If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot of the Topcase lock is horizontal, the lock tab can be damaged. Before folding down the carrying handle, make sure that the slot of the Topcase lock is vertical. Fold carrying handle 3 down. Carrying handle audibly en- Press yellow button 4 toward Engage pivot lever 1 in front...
  • Page 96 Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Pull red lever 4 toward rear. Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Fold up locking flap 5 com- Fold locking flap 5 all the way into vertical position. pletely by pulling red release open.

  • Page 97: Luggage Rack

    Luggage rack Additional luggage support With the passenger seat removed and the cases (OA) mounted, removing the luggage rack provides a large luggage support to which various items can be lashed. Hook Topcase into front hold- Fold locking flap 5 closed as When loading, the sum of the ers 6 of Topcase retaining far as possible and hold in...
  • Page 98 Remove screws 1 on left and Position luggage rack. right. Install screw 2 with sleeve and Remove screw 2. washer with appropriate torque. Remove sleeves and washers. Install screws 1 on left and right with sleeve with appro- Take off luggage rack. priate torque.

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....98 Onboard tool kit ....98 Engine oil .

  • Page 100: General Instructions

    Removing luggage rack your motorcycle on DVD, which 95). you can obtain from your autho- Reversible screwdriver with rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Phillips and straight blade Replacing front and Special tools and thorough spe- rear turn indicator bulbs cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work 116).

  • Page 101: Engine Oil

    the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities. To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level after a longer trip. Switch off engine at operating Extension for hook wrench Read off the oil level from the temperature.

  • Page 102: Brake System

    Have oil level corrected by level is correct. Incorrect working practices a specialized workshop, endanger the reliability of Add engine oil up to specified preferably an authorized BMW the brakes. level. Motorrad retailer. Have all work on the brake sys- Engine oil, quantity for tem carried out by specialists.
  • Page 103 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear...

  • Page 104: Brake Pad Wear

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pad wear The rear brake has a brake-pad Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear wear indicator.
  • Page 105 If brake fluid level drops below regularly. permissible level: Make sure ground is level and Have the defect corrected as firm and place motorcycle on soon as possible by a special- its center stand. ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 106 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal, motorcycle standing upright) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 107: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be ized workshop, preferably an felt: authorized BMW Motorrad re- Have the clutch checked tailer. by a specialized workshop, Read off clutch fluid level at preferably an authorized BMW Rims and tires reservoir 1.

  • Page 108: Wheels

    The handling of your mo- Tire recommendation Replace tires concerned. torcycle can already change For every size of tire, BMW for the worse before the legally Motorrad has tested and Checking spokes prescribed minimum tread depth approved certain makes as with cross-spoke wheels is reached.

  • Page 109: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the the basis for all necessary calcu- lations. A change in these sizes specialized workshop of the TPC/ due to conversion to others than RDC sensor. the wheels installed as standard Removing front wheel equipment can seriously affect...
  • Page 110 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation II Push brake pads 3 apart Once the calipers have slightly by rocking the brake been removed, there is caliper 4 back and forth against a risk of the brake pads being Remove screw 1 and take ABS the brake disk 5.

  • Page 111: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacing bushing 4 on left side from front wheel hub.
  • Page 112 Roll front wheel into front tube wheel guide. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation II Install securing screws 2 on left and right with specified torque. Brake caliper on slider tube...

  • Page 113: Installing Rear Wheel

    Make sure that sensor cable is Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel, routed correctly. holding wheel as you do so. with BMW Motorrad Integral Make sure that sensor cable is Roll rear wheel out toward rear. ABS Generation II routed as shown.

  • Page 114: Front Wheel Stand

    Place rear wheel on rear wheel Install wheel studs 1 with spec- ter stand or an auxiliary stand support. ified torque. before lifting it with the BMW Rear wheel on wheel Motorrad front wheel stand. carrier Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 115: Lamps

    Lamps Push two mounts 2 far enough apart that front suspension fits Replacing low-beam and between them. high-beam bulbs Use locating pins 3 to set front The alignment of the wheel stand to desired height. connector, the spring Center front wheel stand rela- strap and the bulb may differ tive to front wheel and push it from that shown in the following...
  • Page 116 beam 1 or the cover for the Replace defective bulb. The alignment of the low beam 2. bulb may differ from the Bulbs for low-beam illustration. headlight Insert spring clip 4 into catch. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 117: Replacing Parking Light

    Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only handle it with a clean, dry cloth. Turn clockwise to install the Remove bulb holder 1 from cover 1 for the high beam or headlight housing.
  • Page 118 Insert bulb holder 1 into head- Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing. light housing by turning it counterclockwise. Replacing front and rear Replace defective bulb. turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and Bulbs for flashing turn firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 119 Please contact a specialized the Technical Data below, the tail workshop, preferably an autho- light bulb must be replaced. In rized BMW Motorrad retailer. this case: Contact a specialized work- Replacing fuses for shop, preferably an authorized additional headlight BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 120 Fuse for auxiliary head- light with additional LED head- light 7.5 A Take off side cover 1. To do this, press together re- taining clips 3 on left and right and pull off connector. Close connector 2. Open connector 2. Replace fuse 4 for right head- light or fuse 5 for left headlight.

  • Page 121: Air Filter

    Mount side cover 1. Take off side trim piece 1. Remove two screws 5 and take off tank cover downward. Air filter Removing air filter Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing driver's seat ( 61). Remove screw 1.
  • Page 122 Press bottom of air filter into air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. Pull out bottom end of air fil- Asynchronously running ter 3. engine. Ensure correct routing of the Installing air filter throttle control cable. Make sure that throttle valve Lay suction pipe on air cable is seated in guide 4 of...

  • Page 123: Jump-Starting

    A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- Position tank cover and install Press side cover 1 into two battery voltage higher than two screws 5.

  • Page 124: Battery

    As an alternative to the Installing driver's seat ( 61). negative battery terminal, Battery the spring strut bolt can also be used. Maintenance instructions Run engine of donor vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and during jump-starting. storage will prolong the life of Start engine of the vehicle with the battery and are essential if discharged battery in usual...
  • Page 125 (clock etc.) will drain the tronics. Charging the connected battery. This can cause the bat- Use BMW chargers with the battery directly at the bat- tery to run flat. If this happens, part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...
  • Page 126 directly at the terminals of the Remove Rider's Manual if nec- disconnected battery. essary. Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suitable charger. Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. Once battery is fully charged, An incorrect disconnection disconnect charger's terminal sequence increase the risk clips from battery terminals.
  • Page 127 Installing driver's seat ( 61). Consult a certified workshop, Setting clock ( 42). preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Hook in retaining hoop at bot- tom, push over battery and in- stall screw 3.

  • Page 129: Care

    Care Care products ..... 128 Washing your motorcycle ..128 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts ..129 Paint care .

  • Page 130: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 131: Cleaning Sensitive Vehicle

    Especially in the case of road using unsuitable cleaning salt, carefully clean chrome parts agents, the surfaces can be dam- with plenty of water and BMW aged. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Do not use cleaning agents that ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 132: Paint Care

    BMW silicon. grease (e.g. Vaseline). Motorrad recommends remov- Park motorcycle in a dry room ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Paint care so that both wheels are un- mover. Then add a protective loaded. Appropriate auxiliary...

  • Page 133: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 132 Riding specifications ....145 Threaded fasteners ....133 Engine .

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 135: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 136 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on adapter Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Mirror adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Frame Value Valid Luggage rack on rear frame M6 x 35, Replace bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated...

  • Page 137: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 138: Fuel

    Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx. 20 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 139: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes SAE 5W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF/ ACEA A2, or better ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) SAE 5W-≥50...

  • Page 140: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 141: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.910 (32:11 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame Design of front suspension strut...

  • Page 142: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically...

  • Page 143: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2...

  • Page 144: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets...
  • Page 145 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS ±0.01 ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 146: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with carrying drive unit Location of type plate Left side under side cover Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 87 in (2210 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight...

  • Page 147: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 516 lbs (234 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 970 lbs (440 kg) Maximum payload 454 lbs (206 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 149: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 148 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 149 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......149 Maintenance work .

  • Page 150: Defects

    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.

  • Page 151: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service sistance and vehicle return trans- To ensure that your BMW is al- port). ways in optimum condition, BMW With its worldwide service net- Ask your authorized BMW mo- Motorrad recommends that you work, BMW Motorrad can at-...
  • Page 152 the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service. For drivers who drive long dis- tances annually, it may be neces- sary to come in for service before the entered date. In this case a corresponding maximum odome- ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service.

  • Page 153: Confirmation Of Mainte

    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...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 156 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 157 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 158: Confirmation Of Service

    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...
  • Page 159 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 160: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Operating, 50 Checking fill level at front, 103 Operating element, 14 Checking fill level at rear, 104 Operating, 49 Self-diagnosis, 70 Front reservoir, 13 Operating element, 14 Technology in detail, 82 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 70 Brake pads Warning indicators, 34...
  • Page 161 Checking operation, 105 Engine oil Fuel reserve Range, 22 Checking fill level, 99 Fluid reservoir, 11 Warning indicator, 30 Fill level indicator, 11 Technical data, 138 Fuses Fill location, 13 Confirmation of maintenance Replace in auxiliary driving work, 151 Oil level indicator, 24 light, 117 Currentness of this manual, 7 Technical data, 137...
  • Page 162 Replacing low-beam bulb, 113 Ignition Maintenance Replacing parking light General instructions, 98 Switching off, 40 bulb, 115 Maintenance intervals, 149 Switching on, 40 Replacing rear light, 117 Mirrors Immobilizer Replacing turn indicator Adjusting, 53 Spare key, 41 bulbs, 116 Mobility Services, 149 Warning indicator, 30 Technical data, 143 Motorcycle...
  • Page 163 Spark plugs Parking light, 45 Odometer and tripmeters Technical data, 143 Operating element, 17 Pre-ride check, 69 Speedometer, 17 Resetting, 44 Spring preload Offroad riding, 72 Adjusting, 54 Rear-wheel drive Onboard socket Front adjustment element, 11 Technical data, 139 Information on use, 88 Rear adjustment element, 13 Refueling, 75 Position on motorcycle, 11...
  • Page 164 Engine oil, 137 Topcase Engine oil level, 32 Operating, 92 Frame, 144 Engine oil pressure, 31 Torques, 133 Fuel, 136 Fuel reserve, 30 Transmission Rear-wheel drive, 139 Ice warning, 32 Technical data, 138 Running gear, 139 Immobilizer, 30 Troubleshooting chart, 132 Spark plugs, 143 TPC/RDC, 35 Turn indicators...
  • Page 165 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 166 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418525777* Order No.: 01 41 8 525 777 01.2012, 4th Edition...

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