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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual F 800 ST 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 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 Tyre pressure monitoring the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status indicat- RDC ......49 you want to find a particular topic ors .
  • Page 5 ....124 BMW Motorrad service ..140 Power socket ....82 Paint care .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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- Deutsches Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument cluster) Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant-level indicator Power socket ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Table of tyre pressures Screwdriver blade, cross- head/Torx 25 Screwdriver handle Rider's Manual Helmet holder ( Location of first-aid kit (OA) with service toolkit Service toolkit ( Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Battery-Compartment Cover

    Underneath the battery-compartment cover Battery ( 118) Location of puncture-repair kit (OA)

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left with on-board com- puter Operating the on-board computer ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Telltale lights ( Speedometer with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Set the clock ( 42). Multifunction display Select the readings 42). Reset the tripmeter 43). Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) Sensor for instrument light- RPM redline warning Rev.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

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

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less Flashing turn indicators, than one month, the date for the next service 1 is shown briefly left Clock ( after the Pre-Ride Check com- Idle Odometer and tripmeters pletes.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On

    Gear indicator ( preferably an authorised BMW the forecast due date 2. If the Coolant temperature Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo-...

  • Page 26: (Rdc)

    Standard warnings Coolant temperature The horizontal bars above Mode of presentation the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Fuel capacity The horizontal bars above the fuel-pump symbol in- dicate the remaining quantity of fuel. The top bar is larger than Tyre-pressure readout the others and the quantity of fuel it represents is significantly...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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- 92).

  • Page 31: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer

    Replace defective bulbs as ABS status indicators soon as possible; always carry a with BMW Motorrad ABS complete set of spare bulbs if possible. Mode of presentation Possible cause: Headlight bulb, bulb or turn-indic- The ambient-temperature read- ator bulb defective.
  • Page 32 Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad ABS start on page ( 76), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 34: Rdc Status Indicators

    The ABS function is not quickly as possible by a available, because self- specialist workshop, preferably diagnosis did not complete. The an authorised BMW Motorrad motorcycle has to move forward dealer. a few metres for the wheel Warning symbol 1 indicates a sensors to be tested.
  • Page 35 The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 78), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 36 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 pres- sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical pres-...
  • Page 37 General warning light shows workshop, preferably an yellow. Warning-triangle symbol authorised BMW Motorrad appears on the display. dealer. Warning-triangle symbol appears on the display. If you are unsure whether the The critical pressure flashes.
  • Page 38 RDC toms. Under these circum- specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad manent fault has not occurred Have the fault rectified by a dealer. unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably...

  • Page 39: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Seek the advice of a specialist only briefly after the pre- workshop, preferably an author- ride check completes. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre- pressure sensor has lost a sig- nificant proportion of its original capacity.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..40 Spring preload ..... . 54 Electronic immobiliser EWS ..41 Damping .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad ABS ited period of time. have the cases and the top- The battery can be recharged ABS self-diagnosis is case fitted with locks that can via the socket.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    The motorcycle's electronics keys only through an authorised Handlebars locked. exchange certain continuously BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys Key can be removed. changing signals with the elec- are part of an integrated secur- tronics in the key; these signals...

  • Page 44: Clock

    been barred can subsequently be Repeatedly press the button with on-board computer cleared and reactivated for use. until the hours number is cor- rect. Clock Press and hold down the but- ton until the minutes number 3 Setting clock flashes. Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly press the button while riding the motorcycle...

  • Page 45: On-Board Computer

    The following values can be dis- Press and hold down button 2 Repeatedly press button 1 until played: until the tripmeter reading is the reading shows the value reset. you want. Total distance covered 3 On-board computer Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( with on-board computer...

  • Page 46: Average Speed

    Average speed Average speed temporarily appears on the display. Average consumption If ambient temperature drops be- low 3 °C the temperature dis- play flashes to draw your atten- Current consumption tion to the risk of black ice form- ing. The display automatically Range switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when...
  • Page 47 Average consumption Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the average-speed reading until the average-consumption Average consumption 1 is cal- is reset. reading is reset. culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel used.
  • Page 48 The calculated range is only same as the average that can be an approximate reading. viewed on the display. Consequently, BMW Motorrad On account of the shape of the recommends that you should not tank, accurate measurement is try to use the full range before possible only when fill level is refuelling.
  • Page 49 Stopwatch use button 2 to operate the on- board computer. The stopwatch continues to time in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading. Similarly, the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar- ily switch off the ignition. Operating stopwatch When the stopwatch is stopped, press button 2 to...
  • Page 50 Changing button : Stopwatch operated by telltale light 1 flashes red to in- means of the INFO button on dicate that the engine is red- functions the handlebar fitting. lining. : Stopwatch operated by The signal remains active un- means of button 2 in the in- til you shift up or reduce engine strument panel.

  • Page 51: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Repeatedly press button 1 until ing on the right is the rear tyre -- -- pressure. appears dir- the reading shows the mode ectly after the ignition is switched you want. on, because the sensors do not : Redline warning activated. transmit tyre pressures until the : Redline warning deactiv- first time the motorcycle acceler-...

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    Parking light When the engine is not The turn indicators are can- running you can switch on celled automatically after Switch off the ignition. the lights by switching on the ig- you have ridden for approxim- nition and either switching on the ately 10 seconds, or covered a high-beam headlight or operating distance of about 200 m.

  • Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 2 to switch on Press buttons 1 and 2 at the warning flashers for longer than the right flashing turn indicator.

  • Page 54: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Normal operating position Grip-heating switch (run) Engine switched off The handlebar grips have two- Emergency off switch (kill stage heating. Stage two is for switch) Grip heating heating the grips quickly: it is ad- visable to switch back to stage with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch one as soon as the grips are...

  • Page 55: Clutch

    Brakes off to ensure the battery's start- clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill. ing capability. Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars.

  • Page 56: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Adjusting mirrors Remove the seat ( 58). Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and Turn the mirror to the correct the handlebar grip. position. Turn adjusting screw 1 Remove on-board toolkit 1.

  • Page 57: Damping

    Install the seat ( 58). Basic setting of spring preload, rear Damping Turn adjusting screw as far Setting as it will go counter-clock- Damping must be adapted to suit wise, then back it off 12 the surface on which the motor- clicks.

  • Page 58: Tyres

    If you want to reduce damping, In order to avoid a sudden loss of turn adjusting screw 1 counter- tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with clockwise. rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap Basic setting of rear-sus- is screwed on firmly.

  • Page 59: Headlight

    Have the headlight set accord- to suit the weight carried by the ingly by a specialist workshop, motorcycle. Headlight beam-throw ad- preferably an authorised BMW Consult a specialist work- justment Motorrad dealer. shop, preferably an au- Spring preload adjustment might...

  • Page 60: Seat

    Remove the seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Neutral position Turn the key to the left in seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Position for heavy load ition while pressing down the rear part of the seat.
  • Page 61 way when you hook the helmet into position. Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Install the seat ( 58). Use a plastic-sheathed steel cable to secure the helmet to helmet holder 1.

  • Page 63: Riding

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

  • Page 64: Safety Instructions

    Poor tyre tread neys, and to every season of of heel in situations that do not Etc. the year. Your authorised BMW involve risk. When riding over Motorrad dealer will be glad to kerbs and similar obstacles, bear Correct loading...

  • Page 65: Catalytic Converter

    Alcohol and drugs High voltage Unburned fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Even small amounts of Touching live parts of the Note the points listed for protec- alcohol or drugs will ad- ignition system with the tion of the catalytic converter. versely affect your perception engine running can cause electric and your ability to assess situ-...

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Checklist Starting unnecessarily. Ride away imme- diately after starting the engine. Side stand Use the following checklist to check important functions, set- Tampering with the You cannot start the motorcycle tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and control unit of the ride off.

  • Page 67: Starting Engine

    Starting engine with BMW Motorrad ABS engine, or use jump leads and a donor battery to start. ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( The engine starts. If the engine refuses to start, consult the troubleshooting chart in the section entitled "Technical data". (...
  • Page 68 In the block of telltale and Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis warning lights on the left: The rev. counter and speedo- with BMW Motorrad ABS Telltale light for high-beam meter needles both swing back BMW Motorrad ABS performs headlight to rest. At the same time, all the...

  • Page 69: Running In

    This running in pro- an authorised BMW Motorrad <5000 min cedure is essential if the tyres are dealer. No full-load acceleration.

  • Page 70: Brakes

    The immediately. with BMW Motorrad ABS higher the wheel load, the more Apply the brakes in good time braking force can be transmitted ABS has to intervene to keep until the brake discs and brake without the wheel locking.

  • Page 71: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand extended. the brake pads in good time. Oil and grease on the brake Slowly lean the motorcycle to discs and pads considerably Parking your the side until its weight is taken diminish braking efficiency.

  • Page 72: Centre Stand

    Placing motorcycle on On a gradient, the motor- Excessive movements cycle should always face could cause the centre centre stand uphill; select 1st gear. stand to retract, and the with centre stand motorcycle would topple in Lock the steering lock. consequence.

  • Page 73: Refuelling

    Refuelling stream deflectors immediately if they come into contact with Fuel is highly flammable. A fuel. naked flame close to the Leaded fuel will destroy the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- catalytic converter. plosion. Use only unleaded fuel. Do not smoke.

  • Page 74: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    ing nor the range readout can be Remove the key and close the Make sure that the motorcycle updated. protective cap. cannot topple sideways. Push the motorcycle onto the Securing motorcycle Recommended fuel transportation flat and hold it in grade for transportation position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand.
  • Page 75 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 77: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 76...

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw

    BMW Motorrad ABS will ing force that can be transmit- much lower coefficients of fric- be unable to prevent the rear ted to the road can drop to zero.
  • Page 79 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

    BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to stop. is always 20 °C. The air lines counteract their effects. available to the public in petrol The control unit can adminis-...
  • Page 81 A warning is also issued if tyre pressure drops sharply but stays within the permitted tolerance.

  • Page 83: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....82 Power socket ..... . . 82 Luggage .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-...

  • Page 85: Luggage

    Luggage tem is minimised, the supply to Payload of cases the power socket is cut off ap- Correct loading proximately 15 minutes after the Overloading and imbal- ignition is switched off, and it is with case anced loads can adversely also temporarily interrupted dur- see label in case affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 86: Cases

    luggage and down to the lug- Maximum permissible Payload of luggage carri- gage rack. speed for riding with top- case fitted to the motorcycle }10 kg with topcase Lashing luggage see label in topcase Remove the seat ( 58). Note the maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack.
  • Page 87 Opening cases Pull the grey release lever (OPEN) up again and simultaneously pull case lid 3 out of the retainer. Closing cases Push lock straps 2 out and pull them up. Turn the lock barrel to the This expands the case to max- OPEN position.
  • Page 88 Installing cases Press the case lid against the Secure attachment case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Removing cases Turn the lock barrel to the RE- LEASE position. Hook the case into bottom If a case wobbles or is difficult holder 2 and pivot it toward to fit, it has to be adapted to the the motorcycle.

  • Page 89: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Screws 1 inside the case allow you to make this adjustment. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- ition in the topcase lock. Topcase with topcase Pull release lever 2 all the way...
  • Page 90 Push the release lever down Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Hook the topcase into position until it engages. on the carrier. Make sure that hooks 4 are securely seated in Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Lift the topcase at the rear and the corresponding keepers.
  • Page 91 Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Battery ......118 Toolkit .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    BMW Motorrad deal- a short ride will lead to misinter- wheel pretation; this in turn, means that Electric torch...
  • Page 95 the engine will be operated with Remove the oil dipstick and the incorrect quantity of oil. check the oil level. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip.

  • Page 96: Brake System, General

    BMW also applies if the oil level is too Incorrect working practices Motorrad dealer. high. endanger the reliability of the brakes. Always make sure that the oil Install the oil dipstick. level is correct. Have all work on the brake sys-...

  • Page 97: Brake Pads

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brake-pad wear limit, Motorrad dealer. front Checking rear brake pad min 1.0 mm (Friction pad...

  • Page 98: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised BMW Brake-pad wear limit, rear to ascertain their thickness. Motorrad dealer. Viewing direction: from the rear Brake fluid toward brake caliper 1.
  • Page 99 Check the brake fluid level in Have the defect rectified as front reservoir 1. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Wear of the brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad causes the brake fluid level dealer. in the reservoir to sink.

  • Page 100: Coolant

    Check the coolant level in ex- pansion tank 1. If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 101 Lift the fairing side panel up to remove. Remove screws 1 securing the Coolant level right mirror. Remove the mirror. Open cap 1 of the expansion between MIN and MAX tank. marks on the expansion tank Top up the coolant to the spe- If the coolant drops below the cified level.

  • Page 102: Clutch

    Install two screws 1 If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch play Turn the handlebars all the way to left Push the fairing side panel be- hind the bottom side panel, Hold the mirror in position.

  • Page 103: Tyres

    Measure clutch play A To reduce clutch play: screw Measure the tyre tread depth nut 2 down. between the handlebar fitting in the main tread grooves with and the clutch cable. wear marks. Check the clutch play ( 100). Repeat the steps in this pro- Tyres have wear indicators Clutch play cedure until clutch play is set...

  • Page 104: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation and are fundamental to all cal- (RDC) culations. Any change in these For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for Motorrad tests certain makes, example by a switch to wheels and approves those that it other than those installed ex- certifies as roadworthy.
  • Page 105 RDC sensor. When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the Force the brake pads slightly...
  • Page 106 110). while supporting the wheel. Threaded fasteners not with centre stand tightened to the specified with BMW Motorrad ABS Place the motorcycle on its torque can work loose or their Do not damage the ABS centre stand. threads can suffer damage.
  • Page 107 Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. with BMW Motorrad ABS Slip spacing bushing 6 onto Raise the front wheel, insert the left-hand side of the wheel quick-release axle 5 and tight- hub. en to specified torque. Roll the front wheel into posi-...
  • Page 108 Remove the rear wheel exhaust manifold to take its weight. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 110). with centre stand Place the motorcycle on its Tighten securing screws 1 to centre stand.
  • Page 109 Engage first gear. workshop, preferably an author- Rear wheel to drive shaft ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel into position at the rear-wheel adapter. 60 Nm Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter.
  • Page 110 Turn silencer 3 to its initial po- Tighten the ball-joint clamp on Tighten screw 2 for the brack- sition. the silencer to the specified et of the silencer in the rear tightening torque. footrest to the specified torque. Silencer to manifold Silencer to rear frame 35 Nm 19 Nm...

  • Page 111: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad safe changing of the front wheel relative to the front wheel and recommends the BMW Motor- is available from BMW Motorrad. push it against the front axle. rad rear-wheel stand. The BMW special tool number Install the rear-wheel stand is 36 3 970 and the front-wheel 110).

  • Page 112: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Grip the rear grab handle of the motorcycle with your left hand Use screws 1 to set the rear- BMW Motorrad offers a rear- and use your right to grip the wheel stand to the desired wheel stand for holding motor- lever of the rear-wheel stand 4.

  • Page 113: Bulbs

    Replacing low-beam and it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. high-beam headlight bulb Replace defective bulbs as If it is not standing firmly, soon as possible; always carry a the motorcycle could topple complete set of spare bulbs if in the course of the operations possible.
  • Page 114 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove cover 2 (low-beam Disengage spring clips 5 from headlight) or cover 3 (high- the fastenings and swing them beam headlight) by pulling aside.
  • Page 115 Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Close and lock spring clips 5. Install cover 2 (low-beam head- light) or cover 3 (high-beam headlight). Replacing parking-light Disconnect plug 1. bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 116 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Turn bulb socket 2 counter- Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise clockwise to remove. to install. Push bulb 3 into its socket. Remove bulb 3 from the bulb Connect plug 1.
  • Page 117 Replacing the brake light Pull the bulb housing to the rear to remove. and rear light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.
  • Page 118 Replacing turn indicator Bulbs for flashing turn bulbs, front or rear indicators, rear with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb housing. Remove screw 1. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install...

  • Page 119: Jump Starting

    Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate 12 V can damage the vehicle for jump-starting the engine. Ex- electronics.

  • 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 battery from the motorcycle's part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 The motorcycle's on-board on-board systems. You can ob-...
  • Page 122 Installing centre trim systems and connect the charger directly to the battery. panel Charging battery when disconnected Charge the battery using a suitable charger. Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. Once the battery is fully Remove four screws 1 on left charged, disconnect the and right and remove centre charger's terminal clips from...
  • Page 123 Disconnection in the wrong If you want to have the date set sequence increases the risk consult a specialist workshop, of short-circuits. preferably an authorised BMW Always proceed in the correct Motorrad dealer. sequence. Install the centre trim panel Disconnect negative lead 1 120).

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ..... 124 Washing motorcycle ....124 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brake discs and brake Glass of the instrument panel BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. Black, unpainted parts that you use BMW insect re- mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 127: Paint Care

    If plastic parts are cleaned Chrome 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...

  • Page 128: Protective Wax Coating

    "puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up the Restoring motorcycle motorcycle to use Clean the motorcycle.

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 128 Riding specifications ....138 Threaded fasteners ....129 Engine .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand 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 on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 40 20 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to drive shaft...

  • Page 132: 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 133: Fuel

    Engine oil, capacity 3 l, with filter change 0.3 l, additional, if swing-arm shaft cover is re- moved of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation in winter SAE 15W-40 ~-10 °C...

  • Page 134: Clutch

    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: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housing Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam- adjustable rear wheel axle Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 140 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension 110 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 136: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal 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"...

  • Page 137: Electrics

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A, One 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.

  • Page 138: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W...

  • Page 139: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2195 mm Height of motorcycle 1225 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top edge of windscreen with lowered suspension 1195 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top edge of windscreen Width of motorcycle 860 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 840 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with dual seat, low...

  • Page 140: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with power reduction 155 km/h...

  • Page 141: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 140 BMW Motorrad service quality ..140 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....140 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 142: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 143: Bmw Motorrad Service

    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 144: Ance Work

    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 145 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 146 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 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: Confirmation Of Service

    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...
  • Page 150 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 151 Fluid reservoir, rear, 13 Case Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting, 85 Front fluid reservoir, 13 Closing, 85 Safety instructions, 68 Self-diagnosis, 66 Installing, 86 Technical data, 134 Accessories Opening, 85 Bulbs General instructions, 82 General instructions, 111 Removing, 86 Anti-theft alarm, 18 High-beam headlight, 19 Checklist, 64 Warnings, 37...
  • Page 152 Headlight Damping, 13, 55 First-aid kit Adjustment for driving on left/ Stowage, 14 Dimensions driving on right, 57 Technical data, 137 Frame Beam throw, 57 Technical data, 136 Headlight flasher, 16 Front-wheel stand, 109 Helmet holder, 14, 58 Electrics Fuel Technical data, 135 High-beam headlight, 16, 19 Fill-level indicator, 23, 24...
  • Page 153 Mirrors Stopwatch, 47 Keys, 40, 41 Adjusting, 54 Warnings, 29 Mobility services, 140 Motorcycle Laying up, 126 Parking, 69 Care, 123 Lights Parking light, 50 Cleaning, 123 Adjusting headlight beam Power socket, 13, 82 General view, left side, 11 throw, 11 Pre-ride check, 65 General view, right side, 13 Headlight flasher, 50...
  • Page 154 Topcase Technical data Safety instructions, 62 Closing, 87 Battery, 135 Brakes, 68 Installing, 88 Brakes, 134 Seat, 14 Opening, 87 Bulbs, 136 Installation, 58 Removing, 88 Clutch, 132 Removal, 58 Torques, 129 Dimensions, 137 Seat lock, 11 Transmission Electrics, 135 Service, 140 Technical data, 132 Engine, 130...
  • Page 155 Tyres Checking inflation pressure, 56 Recommendation, 102 Running in, 67 Technical data, 134 Warning lights, 18 Warnings Mode of presentation, 24 With anti-theft alarm, 37 With on-board computer, 29 Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 34 Weights Technical data, 137 Wheels Change of size, 102 Installing front wheel, 104 Installing rear wheel, 107 Remove the rear wheel, 106...
  • Page 156 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2009 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 157 Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 7 726 271 05.2009, 4th edition...

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