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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual F 650 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 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)
  • Page 3 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperat- ure: 20 °C 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, at tyre temperature: 20 °C BMW recommends *01417712281* Order No. 01 41 7 712 281 *01417712281* 10.2007, 1st edition...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Warnings issued by the on- Currency ..... . 7 BMW Motorrad ABS ..53 board computer .
  • Page 7 11 Service ....139 7 Accessories ... . . 79 BMW Motorrad service ..140 Washing motorcycle ..122 General instructions .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

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

  • Page 10: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual are quoted to the Rider's Manual describes option- standards and comply with the al extras (OE) offered by BMW tolerance requirements of the and selected optional accessor- Deutsche Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing), Type plate (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 97), Coolant filler neck (behind side panel) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Location of first-aid kit (OA) Toolkit Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Trim Panel

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 116) Air-filter housing ( 114)

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the on-board computer Operating the ABS Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 51), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Telltale lights ( Speedometer Operation of the clock 42), Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Operating the odometer Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE), Sensor for instrument lighting, Warning light for engine rpm Rev. counter The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 23: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side light...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 22 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......23 Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 26: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less than one month, the date for the Flashing turn indicators, left next service is shown briefly after Idle Clock ( the Pre-Ride Check completes. Flashing turn indicators, Odometer and tripmeters The month is shown as a two-...

  • Page 27: Status Indicators With On-Board Computer Oe

    Gear indicator ( consult a specialist workshop, will be due is less than 1000 km, Coolant temperature preferably an authorised BMW the distance is counted down in Motorrad dealer. steps of 100 km and is shown Fuel capacity ( briefly after the Pre-Ride Check completes.

  • Page 28: Status Indicators With Tyre-Pressure Monitoring (Rdc) Oe

    If no gear is engaged, the Status indicators Standard warnings 'neutral' telltale light also with tyre-pressure Mode of presentation lights up. monitoring (RDC) Coolant temperature The horizontal bars above the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Fuel capacity The horizontal bars above the fuel-pump symbol in- dicate the remaining quantity of Warnings are indicated by the...
  • Page 29 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warning symbols 1 and 2 can appear on the multifunction dis- play. Text warnings such as 3, for example, appear in the odo- meter panel and are accompan- ied by warning-triangle symbol 4. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym-...
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play appears on the display. Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play...
  • Page 31 Coolant temperature too switched on so that the radiat- placed, preferably by an au- high or fan continues to operate. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows If the coolant temperature is red. Fuel down to reserve frequently too high, have the...
  • Page 32 BMW gine runs in emergency operating Possible cause: mode. Motorrad dealer. The engine-oil level is too low. You can continue to ride, but Check the engine oil level Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en-...

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer Oe

    Warning-triangle symbol Replace the brake light and The ice warning does not appears on the display. rear light bulb ( 113) mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured Replacing turn indicator bulbs, appears on the display. LAMP temperatures above 3 °C.

  • Page 34: Abs Warnings Oe

    Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad ABS start on page ( 74), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 36: Rdc Warnings Oe

    Self-diagnosis not with BMW Motorrad ABS RDC warnings completed Activate the ABS function Mode of presentation ABS warning light flashes. ABS fault Possible cause: ABS warning light shows. The ABS function is not available, because self- Possible cause: diagnosis did not complete. The...
  • Page 37 'General' warning light shows red. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 76), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical tyre...
  • Page 39 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display.
  • Page 40 General warning light shows workshop, preferably an yellow. Warning-triangle symbol authorised BMW Motorrad appears on the display. Warning-triangle symbol dealer. appears on the display. If you are unsure whether the The critical tyre pressure flashes.
  • Page 41 RDC stances: specialist workshop, preferably readings. Assume that a per- Have the fault rectified by a an authorised BMW Motorrad manent fault has not occurred specialist workshop, preferably dealer. unless the 'General' warning an authorised BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 42: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Warning-triangle symbol Seek the advice of a specialist appears on the display. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. appears on the display. This error message appears only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre-...

  • Page 43: Operation

    ..... . . 53 BMW Motorrad ABS ....53 Clutch .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    If you wish you can arrange to ited period of time. have the cases and the top- with BMW Motorrad ABS The battery can be recharged case fitted with locks that can Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser

    Protection against theft changing signals with the elec- The electronic immobiliser EWS tronics in the key; these signals helps protect your BMW mo- are specific to your motorcycle torcycle from theft, and this en- and they are transmitted via the hanced security is at your dis- ring aerial in the ignition lock.

  • Page 46: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra The clock is now set and the keys only through an authorised time appears on the display. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- Odometer and ity system, so the dealer is un-...

  • Page 47: On-Board Computer Oe

    Tripmeter 1 ( On-board computer Trip I Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Selecting readings Tyre pressures (OE) Switch on the ignition. Warnings, if applicable Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Press button 2. Press button 1. Press and hold down button 2.

  • Page 48: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Average speed The display starts with the cur- rent value and each time the but- When the motorcycle is at a ton is pressed it moves one step standstill the heat of the engine through the following sequence: can falsify the ambient-temper-...

  • Page 49: Average Consumption

    the corresponding amount of fuel Range used. Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. The range readout indicates how far you can ride with the fuel re- Average consumption maining in the tank.
  • Page 50 The calculated range is only meter reading to a stopwatch. an approximate reading. The readout is in hours, minutes, Consequently, BMW Motorrad seconds and tenths of a second, recommends that you should not with dots as separators. try to use the full range before...
  • Page 51 Using stopwatch as Lap- : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on Timer the handlebar fitting. : Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in- strument cluster. To confirm the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading Press button 2 while the stop-...

  • Page 52: Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Reifendruck-Control) Rdc Oe

    Redline warning Activating redline warning them down until the reading changes. The settings are accepted and the display returns to its most recent reading. The most recent setting is re- tained if you do not confirm the new settings. Tyre pressure monitoring The redline warning indicates Press button 1 and button 2...

  • Page 53: Lights

    right is the rear tyre pressure. Low-beam headlight appears directly after the -- -- The low-beam headlight switches ignition is switched on, because on automatically when you start the sensors do not transmit tyre the engine. pressures until the motorcycle When the engine is not accelerates to 30 km/h.

  • Page 54: Turn Indicators

    Move full-beam headlight down button 1 for the left turn switch 1 to the centre position. indicators. High-beam headlight switched Parking light switches on. off. Switching off parking Press the bottom section of lights full-beam headlight switch 1. The high-beam headlight is Switch the ignition on and then switched on until you release off again.

  • Page 55: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as Press button 2 for the right- soon as the button is released.

  • Page 56: Emergency Off Switch

    The hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch are switched on. (kill switch) Left/right turn indicator telltale lights flash. Switch off the ignition. The hazard warning flashers continue to operate. Left and right turn indicator telltale lights are off. Normal operating position Switching off hazard (run) warning flashers...

  • Page 57: Grip Heating Oe

    Release the ABS button within stage heating. Grip heating can five seconds. be activated only when the en- BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light remains gine is running. Deactivating ABS function The increase in power con- The ABS function is deactiv-...

  • Page 58: Clutch

    Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off The adjusting screw is then on again and the ABS indexed and is easier to light comes back on, there is a turn if you push the clutch lever fault in the ABS. forward.

  • Page 59: Mirrors

    Mirrors brake lever unless the motorcycle Adjusting mirror arm is at a standstill. Adjusting mirrors Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Turn the mirror to the correct mirror arm. wise. position.

  • Page 60: Spring Preload

    Push the protective cap over Adjust the damping characteristic the threaded fastener. to suit spring preload. If you want to increase spring Spring preload preload, use the tool from the Setting on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 clockwise. It is essential to set spring pre- If you want to reduce spring load of the rear suspension to preload, use the tool from the...

  • Page 61: Damping

    Adjusting damping for rear wheel Stow on-board toolkit 1. If you want to increase damp- ing, turn adjusting screw 1 Install the seat ( clockwise. You adjust the damping char- Damping If you want to reduce damping, acteristic by turning adjusting turn adjusting screw 1 counter- Damping screw 1.

  • Page 62: Tyres

    Tyre pressure, rear Have the headlight set accord- Always check that the tyre pres- ingly by a specialist workshop, sures are correct. preferably an authorised BMW 2.5 bar (one-up, at tyre tem- At high road speeds, tyre Motorrad dealer. perature 20 °C) valves have a tendency to 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with...

  • Page 63: Seat

    Consult a specialist work- Beam-throw basic setting Make sure the ground is level shop, preferably an au- and firm and place the motor- thorised BMW Motorrad deal- cycle on its stand. er, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct.

  • Page 64: Helmet Holder

    Firmly press down on the seat at the front. The seat engages with an aud- ible click. Helmet holder Remove the seat ( Lift seat 2 at the front and re- The helmet catch can lease the key. scratch the panelling. Remove the seat and set it Make sure the lock is out of the down on the rubber buffers.

  • Page 65: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....62 Checklist ......64 Starting .

  • Page 66: Safety Instructions

    If you ride at high speed, always year. Your authorised BMW Mo- versely affect your perception bear in mind that various bound- torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...

  • Page 67: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Risk of fire Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, high. and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 68: Checklist

    Tampering with the Checklist Starting control unit of the Side stand Use the following checklist to electronic engine- check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle management system tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ride off.

  • Page 69: Starting Engine

    Starting engine with BMW Motorrad ABS The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if bat- Switch on the ignition. tery voltage is too low. Recharge Pre-ride check is performed. the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a ABS self-diagnosis is donor battery to start.
  • Page 70 ABS warning light. pre-ride check. Warning light for oil pressure Phase 2 Have the fault rectified as with BMW Motorrad ABS quickly as possible by a Test of the wheel sensors as ABS warning light specialist workshop, preferably the motorcycle pulls away from an authorised BMW Motorrad rest.

  • Page 71: Running In

    New tyres have a smooth sur- Running-in speed an authorised BMW Motorrad face. This must be roughened by dealer. riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres <5000 min...

  • Page 72: Riding Off-Road

    The off-road settings for without the wheel locking. BMW Motorrad recommends spring preload and shock To optimise stopping distance, checking the rims for damage absorber damping characteristic apply the front brakes rapidly and after off-roading.
  • Page 73 Dirt or mud on brakes immediately. When riding on loose sur- with BMW Motorrad ABS Apply the brakes in good time faces or muddy roads, the ABS has to intervene to keep until the brakes have dried out.

  • Page 74: Parking Your Motorcycle

    pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor- extended. the brake pads in good time. cycle should always face uphill; select 1st gear. Slowly lean the motorcycle to Parking your the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 75: Refuelling

    Placing motorcycle on Excessive movements Refuelling could cause the centre centre stand Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the If the ground is soft or un- naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in even, there is no guaran- fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- consequence.
  • Page 76 Make sure the ground is level Reserve fuel and firm and place the motor- cycle on its side stand. ≥4 l The volume of the tank can be utilised to the full only Press the fuel tank cap down when the motorcycle is propped firmly to close.

  • Page 77: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......74 Tyre pressure monitoring...

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS will much lower coefficients of fric- ing force that can be transmit- be unable to prevent the rear tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur- ted to the road can drop to zero.

  • Page 79: Motorrad Abs

    The system is not op- of maintenance. Rear wheel rotating with the timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW motorcycle held stationary by that apply under extreme com- Motorrad ABS is always main- applying the front brake (burn-...

  • Page 80: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    The control unit can adminis- available to the public in petrol BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to stations and motorway service trate four sensors, so two dif- counteract their effects. ferent sets of wheels with RDC areas have gauges that do not compensate for temperature;...
  • Page 81 Pressure adaptation Compare the RDC readings on the multifunction display with the value in the table on the inside cover of the Rider's Manual. Then use the air line to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the value in the table. Example: According to the Rider- 's Manual, tyre pressure should be 2.5 bar, but the reading in the...

  • Page 83: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....80 Power socket ......80 Luggage .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 85: Luggage

    Luggage system is minimised, In order speed limit for riding with cases to ensure that the drain on the on the motorcycle. Correct loading on-board power supply system Payload of cases Overloading and imbal- is minimised, the supply to the anced loads can adversely power socket is cut off approxim- affect the motorcycle's handling.
  • Page 86 the speed limit for riding with a Lashing luggage Maximum permissible rear softbag on the motorcycle. speed for riding with top- case fitted to the motorcycle Payload of rear softbag max 160 km/h max 1.5 kg with tank rucksack Note the maximum permissible Maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack speed for riding with the...

  • Page 87: Case Oa

    Case Opening cases Position luggage strap 2 as Press the ribbed part of rocker shown here with a stuffbag as switch 4. example. Hold the rocker switch down Turn key 1 in the case lock to Check that the luggage is se- and open the lid of the case.
  • Page 88 Closing cases Push carry handle 2 down. Pivot lever at top limit position: minimum volume. The handle engages with an audible click. Pivot lever at bottom limit posi- tion: maximum volume. Turn the key in the case lock in line with the forward direc- Removing cases tion of travel and remove the key from the lock.
  • Page 89 Installing case Pull red release lever 4 up. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in the case lock to Fully open latching flap 5. Fully open latching flap 5. right angles with the forward Take a grip of the carry handle direction of travel.

  • Page 90: Topcase Oa

    Tilt the case up and set it on Turn the key in the case lock mushroom head 8, until mush- in line with the forward direc- room head 8 is at the rear end tion of travel and remove the of anchorage 9.
  • Page 91 Closing topcase Push carry handle 2 up. Pivot lever at rear limit position (toward carry handle): minimum The handle engages with an volume. audible click. Pivot lever at front limit position Turn the key in the topcase (toward bottom of topcase): lock until it is parallel with the maximum volume.
  • Page 92 Installing topcase Pull red lever 4. Pull red lever 4. Latching flap 5 is unlocked. Latching flap 5 is unlocked. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Fully open latching flap 5 with Fully open latching flap 5 with until it is at right angles to the your hand.
  • Page 93 Push red lever 4 in. Latching flap 5 is secured. Check that the topcase is se- cure. Close the carry handle and lock the topcase. Engage the topcase in front holders 6 of the topcase carrier plate. Push the rear of the topcase onto the topcase carrier plate and engage latching flap 5.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Jump starting ..... . 115 Toolkit .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for 1/4" bits ends your motorcycle, which is avail- Bits of various sizes Open-ended spanner able from your authorised BMW 3/8" adapter for socket- Width across flats 17 Motorrad dealer. head screws, w/f 22 Torx wrench, T40...

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    Adapter check the oil level only after a lengthy trip. To accommodate the 1/ 4" bits and the 9x12 mm Wipe the area around the oil and the 3/8" universal-joint filler neck clean. adapter Allow the engine to idle until the fan starts up, then allow it Engine oil to idle one minute longer.

  • Page 98: Brake System

    Have the oil level corrected by The pressure point must be system a specialist workshop, prefer- clearly perceptible. ably an authorised BMW Mo- Press the footbrake lever. A fully functional brake system is torrad dealer. a basic requirement for the road The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.

  • Page 99: Brake Pads

    Viewing direc- preferably an authorised BMW If pressure points are not clearly tion: Between wheel and fork Motorrad dealer. perceptible: tube toward brake caliper 1. Have the brakes checked by a Checking brake pad specialist workshop, preferably thickness, rear brakes...

  • Page 100: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, If the brake fluid level drops be- preferably an authorised BMW low the permitted level: Motorrad dealer. Have the defect rectified as Check the brake fluid level in quickly as possible by a spe- front reservoir 1.

  • Page 101: Coolant

    BMW Motorrad Wear of the brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink. Checking brake-fluid Coolant level, rear brakes Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 102: Clutch

    Antifreeze down to the level of the marks. an authorised BMW Motorrad The locations of the marks are dealer. between MIN and MAX indicated on the edge of the tyre,...

  • Page 103: Rims

    Visual inspection and apply chain lubricant. specialist workshop, preferably Make sure the ground is level Wipe off excess lubricant. an authorised BMW Motorrad and firm and place the motor- dealer. Checking chain tension cycle on its stand. Visually inspect the rims for...

  • Page 104: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Make sure that scale read- Chain deflection ings 4 are the same on left and right. Tighten locknuts 2 on left and 30...40 mm (Motorcycle with right by turning them clock- no weight applied, supported wise. on its side stand) If measured value is outside per- Locknut of the final-drive mitted tolerance:...

  • Page 105: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation culations. Any change in these For each size of tyre BMW Mo- influencing variables, caused for torrad tests certain makes, and example by a switch to wheels...

  • Page 106: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC sensors. with BMW Motorrad ABS Be sure to notify the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- cialist workshop that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Release axle clamping screw 2.

  • Page 107: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the security of the Roll the front wheel forward to fasteners checked by a specialist remove. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Raise the front wheel, insert axle 3 and tighten to specified torque. Remove spacing bushing 4...

  • Page 108: Removing Rear Wheel

    Remove the auxiliary stand, if installed beforehand. 19 Nm Removing rear wheel with BMW Motorrad ABS Remove screw 1 of the speed Place the motorcycle on a suit- sensor and remove the speed able auxiliary stand. sensor from the holder.

  • Page 109: Installing Rear Wheel

    Slacken locknuts 3 on left and the brake disc passes between the brake pads. right by turning them counter- clockwise. Back off adjusting screws 4 on left and right by turning them counter-clockwise. Remove adjusting plate 5 and push the axle in as far as it will Roll the rear wheel as far for- ward as possible and disen- gage chain 8 from the sprock-...

  • Page 110: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand Installing front wheel stand Install nut 2, but do not tighten The BMW Motorrad front it at this point. wheel stand is not designed to support the motorcycle without the assistance of an auxiliary stand. A motorcycle...
  • Page 111 Place the motorcycle on an aux- them. Adjust the adapter studs iliary stand before lifting the front to suit the front suspension. wheel with the BMW Motorrad Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand. front-wheel stand to the de- sired height.

  • Page 112: Bulbs

    Apply uniform pressure to push The types of bulb fitted to the front-wheel stand down your motorcycle are listed and raise the motorcycle. in the section entitled "Technical data". Bulbs Do not touch the glass of General instructions new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold A warning appears in the multi- the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 113 Replacing high-beam headlight bulb Turn cover of high-beam head- Disengage spring clips 2 from light 1 clockwise to install. the fastenings and swing them aside. Remove cover of high-beam Replacing low-beam and Remove bulb 3. headlight 1 by turning it high-beam headlight bulb counter-clockwise.
  • Page 114 Replacing parking-light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Install bulb 3, making sure that Pull parking-light bulb 1 out of alignment is correct. the headlight housing. Close and lock spring clips 2. Remove cover of low-beam headlight 1 by turning it counter-clockwise.
  • Page 115 Replace the defective bulb. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear Bulb for parking light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- W5W / 12 V / 5 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Insert parking-light bulb 1 into the headlight housing.
  • Page 116 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Pull the glass out of the reflect- Working from the inboard side, or housing at the threaded- insert the glass into the bulb fastener side.
  • Page 117 Replacing brake light and rear light bulb The LED rear light can be re- placed only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing number-plate light bulbs Remove screw 1 from the Pull the bulb out of the bulb mudguard cover and remove socket.

  • Page 118: Air Filter

    Insert the bulb into the bulb Hold the mudguard cover in Remove screws 1. socket. position and install screw 1. Remove air-filter cover 2. Air filter Removing air filter Remove the centre trim panel 119) Seat bulb holder 2 in the light Remove air filter 3.

  • Page 119: Jump Starting

    Installing air filter Install the centre trim panel ally brought into contact with the motorcycle. 119) Use only jump leads fitted with Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the power socket do not have Jump-starting with a donor- a load-capacity rating adequate battery voltage higher than...

  • Page 120: Battery

    gine does not start, wait a few warranty claims are to be con- sidered. minutes before repeating the attempt in order to protect the Compliance with the points be- starter motor and the donor low is important in order to max- battery.
  • Page 121 Use BMW chargers with the electrical system. battery from the motorcycle's part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 Comply with the operating in- on-board systems.
  • Page 122 If you want to have the date set Disconnection in the wrong before restoring it to use consult a specialist workshop, sequence increases the risk preferably an authorised BMW of short-circuits. Remove the battery Motorrad dealer. Always proceed in the correct Remove the centre trim panel sequence.
  • Page 123 Install the centre trim panel 119) Set the clock ( Removing centre trim panel Remove the seat ( Place the battery retainer in Remove four screws 2. position, making sure that the Disconnect the plug from the leads are correctly routed at socket.
  • Page 124 Manoeuvre the centre trim Install screws 1 on left and panel into position. Make sure right. that all three tabs 3 on left and Install the seat ( right engage the side panels. Install four screws 2.

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ..... 122 Washing motorcycle ....122 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. using unsuitable cleaning mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 127: Paint Care

    Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab-...

  • Page 128: Protective Wax Coating

    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...

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 126 Threaded fasteners ....127 Engine ......129 Fuel .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all 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 ( 64). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 64).

  • Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to fork leg M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 25 19 Nm Quick-release axle, front, in axle holder M16 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear quick-release axle in swinging arm M16 x 1.5...
  • Page 132 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping element to clamping block 30 Nm Chain Value Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm...

  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and- sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow- ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1...

  • Page 134: Fuel

    Engine oil, 10W-40 Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 135: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 136: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 180 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot central spring strut with steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damping Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, At wheel Brakes...

  • Page 137: Wheels And Tyres

    C TL/TT (59V) Rear: Metzeler Tourance, 140/80 R17 M/C TL/ TT (69V) 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 2.50"...
  • Page 138 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 140/80 R 17 (69V) TL Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem- perature: 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C...

  • Page 139: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation Exide ETX14-BS...
  • Page 140 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V 6 or more LEDs defective: replace the rear light Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 141: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular spaceframe Type plate location Steering head front centre VIN location Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2280 mm, across front wheel to number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1240 mm, Without rider at unladen weight Width of motorcycle 845 mm, across mirrors without mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 142: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel Permissible gross weight 436 kg with lowered suspension 349 kg Maximum payload 237 kg with lowered suspension 150 kg Riding specifications Top speed max 190 km/h with power reduction max 147 km/h...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 140 BMW Motorrad service quality ..140 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..140 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 145: Work

    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.

  • Page 146: Confirmation Of Mainten

    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...
  • Page 147 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 148 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 149 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of 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 152 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 153: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Brake fluid Technical data, 136 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid levels, 96 Warning for bulb failure, 28 Reservoir, front, 13 Control, 16 Reservoir, rear, 13 Engineering details, 74 Case Brake pads Operation, 83 Operation, 53 Checking brake-pad Chain Self-diagnosis, 66 thickness, 95 Adjusting tension, 100 Warnings, 30...
  • Page 154 Temperature gauge, 23, 24 Engine Refuelling, 71 Control, 17 Topping up, 98 Technical data, 4, 130 Starting, 64 Warning for fuel down to Warning for overtemperature, 27 Technical data, 129 reserve, 27 Fuses, 135 Currency, 7 Warning for engine electronics, 28 Engine oil Damping Gear indicator, 23...
  • Page 155 Hazard warning flashers Motorcycle Jump starting, 115 Control, 16, 17 Laying up, 124 Operation, 51 Parking, 70 Headlight Restoring to use, 124 Keys, 40, 42 Beam throw, 58 Multifunction display, 18 Driving on right/driving on Status indicators, 22 left, 58 Laying up, 124 Overview, 19 Lights...
  • Page 156 Seat Parking, 70 Technical data Installation, 59 Battery, 135 Parking light Lock, 11 Brakes, 132 Switching on, 50 Removal, 59 Bulbs, 136 Power socket, 11, 80 Service Card, 140 Clutch, 131 Pre-ride check, 65 Service-due indicator, 22 Dimensions, 137 Side light Electrics, 135 Switching on, 49 Refuelling, 13, 71...
  • Page 157 Transmission Vehicle identification number, 13 Technical data, 131 Troubleshooting chart, 126 Turn indicators Warning light for engine rpm, 18 Control, left, 16 Warnings, 24 Control, right, 17 Mode of presentation, 24 Operation, 50 With ABS, 30 Telltale light, 22 With anti-theft alarm, 38 Type plate, 13 With on-board computer, 29 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC...

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