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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) C 650 Sport...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW Maxi-Scooter and wish you a safe and pleasant journey We congratulate you on your choice of a Maxi-Scooter from BMW and welcome you to the BMW Motorrad. community of BMW riders. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new Maxi-Scooter.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Distance traveled since fuel Storage compartments ..56 reached reserve level ..22 Tyres ......58 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Brakes ....133 BMW Motorrad ABS ..76 Topcase ....117 Wheels and tires .
  • Page 6 13 Appendix ... . . 157 Certificate ....158 14 Index ....159...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview WARNING Hazard with Result of an activity. moderate risk. Failure to You will find an overview of your Reference to a page with avoid this hazard can result in Maxi-Scooter in Chapter 2 of the more detailed informa- death or serious injury. Owner's Handbook.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Notice concerning Anti-theft alarm. equipment (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories current status Electronic immobilizer. (OA). This explains why the man- The high safety and quality ual may also contain descriptions Tire Pressure Control standards of BMW Scooters of equipment which you have not (TPC/RDC).

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Brake-fluid reservoir for rear brake ( Fuel filler opening (under the tank cover) ( Adjusting spring preload Oil filler opening and oil dipstick (under the foot- board) (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir for front brake ( Type plate (on the right of the head tube) Under the fairing side panel: Battery ( 107) Fuses ( Diagnostic connector 112) Vehicle identification num- ber (on the right-hand frame tube) Coolant level indicator (through cutout in fairing side panel) (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard tool kit ( Load capacity table Tyre inflation pressure ta- Note on calibrating the Release of rear storage compartment (BMW Flex- case) (...

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Operation of high-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning flashers operation ( Turn indicators ( Horn TRIP/INFO rocker switch Selecting displays ( Resetting tripmeter Resetting average data Calling up the SETUP menu (...

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips with seat heating Operation of seat heating Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 19: Cockpit

    Cockpit Speedometer Multifunction display Warning and indicator lights ( Windshield adjustment Storage compartment Tank cover release (inte- grated in steering and igni- tion lock) ( Seat bench release (in- tegrated in steering and ignition lock) ( Storage compartment Outlet (in the storage com- partment) ( 116) Connector for optional ac-...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lights..21 Service display ..... . 22 Distance traveled since fuel reached reserve level .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel fill level indicator with seat heating Set heating stage ( Text field for warnings Warning symbols ( Trip odometer ( Service display ( Display of distance driven since reaching fuel reserve Rear storage compartment Tachometer Onboard computer dis- plays ( Clock ( with heated handlebar...

  • Page 23: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights Indicator light for left turn indicator General warning light Photosensor for detecting ambient brightness with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Alarm system LED ( Indicator light for right turn indicator ABS indicator and warning light ( Fuel-reserve warning light Emission warning light Headlight high beam indi-...

  • Page 24: Service Display

    Distance traveled since Service display steps of 100 miles. It is briefly displayed following the Pre-Ride- fuel reached reserve Check. level When a service date elapses without service, the general warning light lights up in yellow, appearing together with the date and mileage (kilometerage) display.

  • Page 25: Tire Inflation Pressures

    Engine at normal operating temperature. Further information on Engine idling for at least ten The displayed tire inflation pres- BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC can seconds. sures refer to a tire air temper- be found from page ( Side stand retracted. ature of 68 °F (20 °C). The fig- onwards.

  • Page 26: Warning Lights

    Maxi-Scooter is positioned ver- You will find an overview of the tically. potential warnings on the follow- ing pages. The displays which may appear in positions 1 and 2 mean the following: OIL OK : oil level correct. OIL CHECK : check oil level during next refueling stop.
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel EWS! lights up yellow is indicated EWS active ( lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red appears on the Coolant temperature too high ( display lights up yellow appears on the...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error ( CAL.
  • Page 29 LAMP! lights up yellow is dis- Tail light and headlight bulb defective played lights up yellow appears on the Rear storage compartment (BMW Flex- display case) opened ( appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display flashes red appears on the...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes red appears on the Tire inflation pressure of both tires is display outside approved range ( tire inflation pres- sures flash ­­ ­­:­­ " " or " " Transmission error ( is indicated lights up yellow...
  • Page 31 Use the second ignition key. sures listed below. Have the defective ignition Fuel reserve key replaced, preferably by a Possible cause: BMW Motorrad partner. Coolant level is too low. Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. Checking coolant level ( 90). Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 32 Unusual handling when en- authorized workshop, preferably Possible cause: gine is no emergency operat- an authorized BMW Motorrad The engine control unit has diag- ing mode. retailer. nosed a fault. Accident hazard...
  • Page 33 ABS warning lamp flashes. ized service facility, preferably BMW Motorrad Retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer. Possible cause: Severe fault in the engine Possible cause: The self-diagnosis routine management system was not completed;...

  • Page 34: Asc Intervention

    ASC warning light flashes as soon as possible at an au- ASC warning light lights up. slowly. thorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: retailer. The ASC system has been deac- tivated by the rider. Switch on ASC (...

  • Page 35: Asc Error

    BMW Motorrad Retailer. placed. Please contact a spe- Possible cause: cialized workshop, preferably ASC calibration not yet Low-beam headlight or high- an authorized BMW Motorrad completed beam headlight defective. retailer. ASC warning light lights up. Replacing bulbs for low-beam and high-beam headlight 100).
  • Page 36 Replacing parking light bulb Possible cause: 37 °F (3 °C). 102). The storage compartment under the seat bench (BMW Flexcase) Tail light and headlight WARNING is opened. bulb defective Danger of black ice even...
  • Page 37 If it is still possible to drive with BMW Motorrad retailer. Check tire for damage and tire: If you are unsure about the tire's suitability for continued use.

  • Page 38: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire inflation pressures flash. facility, preferably an authorized ment in the chapter "Technology Possible cause: BMW Motorrad retailer. in detail". The measured tire inflation pres- If you are unsure about the tire's Have the tire checked for dam-...
  • Page 39 Have fault eliminated at a spe- cialist service facility, preferably at a higher rate of speed. A cialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad continuous error is only present an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. if the general warning light also retailer.
  • Page 40 BMW Motorrad retailer. Contact an authorized service Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 41 Battery charge current preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer. insufficient General warning light shows red. Battery symbol appears in the display. WARNING Failure of various motorcy- cle systems, such as lighting, engine or ABS, due to a dis- charged battery.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 42 Storage compartments ... . . 56 Seat ....... . 43 Tyres .

  • Page 44: Steering And Ignition Lock

    ( key if desired. Please contact an Switch off ignition authorized workshop for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Switching on ignition Turn key to position 3 while moving handlebars slightly. Ignition, lights and all electrical circuits are switched off.

  • Page 45: Seat

    Seat Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Operating seat Switch off ignition. If seat is jammed, press down at rear and then raise at rear. To close, press seat into lock- Emergency on/off switch ing device at rear. (kill switch) Insert the ignition key into the Tank cover steering lock and then turn it Unlocking the tank cover...

  • Page 46: Lights

    The engine can be switched Pull switch 1 toward rear to NOTICE off easily and quickly using the actuate headlight flasher. emergency on/off switch. The parking lights are a strain Parking lights on the battery. Do not leave the Switch off ignition. ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 47: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators ing time and distance have been emergency flashing function as reached. long as the button is pressed. Operating turn indicators If the turn indicator button is Factory setting: Switch on the ignition. released, the emergency flasher Riding time = 10 s function becomes active again.

  • Page 48: Display

    Display after switching off the ignition Current fuel consumption FUEL and the date has changed. Selecting display readings DATE Fuel reserve reached: Distance Date Switch on the ignition. traveled since this point in time Oil level indicator Call up the settings menu: with Tire Pressure Control SETUP (TPC/RDC)

  • Page 49: Setup

    TRIP INFO Hold down 1 until the Hold down 2 until the Briefly press TRIP 1 repeatedly SETUP trip distance recorder 3 has displayed average value 4 re- until 3 is displayed. been reset. sets. Press and hold TRIP 1 to start SETUP Trip mileage = Average value =...

  • Page 50: Time And Date

    Briefly press TRIP 1 in each Speed for the operation case to select the following is in SETUP SETUP parameter in CLOCK Set time display max 6 mph (max 10 km/h) DATE Set the date When the permissible speed Switch ASC on or off for operation is exceeded, ASC OFF ;...
  • Page 51 When the minutes have been set as desired, press and hold INFO 2. The minutes 6 no longer flash. Check the setting on the time display 8. The clock is now set. Press and hold TRIP 1. The on-board computer is dis- played.

  • Page 52: Automatic Stability Control

    Briefly press TRIP 1 to move Press and hold TRIP 1. the year forwards. The on-board computer is dis- Briefly press INFO 2 to move played. the year backwards. Automatic Stability When the year has been set as desired, press and hold Control INFO 2.
  • Page 53 SETUP ASC prevent extreme acceleration is displayed. of the rear wheel while clear of the ground. This is in order to protect the drive train. Switch on ASC The Maxi-Scooter is stationary. Switch on the ignition. The onboard computer is dis- played.
  • Page 54 ing the ignition off and then ATTENTION on again, an ASC fault has oc- curred. ASC is not available until calibration is completed. Calibrating ASC Accident hazard Reduced stability reserves of the Carry out calibration on a flat ASC control after tire change. and straight stretch of road that has good adhesion.

  • Page 55: Alarm System

    DWA alarm, an alarm (if programmed). Confirmation tone sounds tone sounds and the indica- DWA is now switched off. twice (if programmed). tors flash. The type of alarm sound can be set by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 56: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Heated handlebar grips Adjust DWA The Maxi-Scooter is stationary. with heated handlebar grips Switch on the ignition. Operating heated grips The onboard computer is dis- played. Start engine. Selecting the SETUP ( 47). NOTICE The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is Briefly press INFO 2 to switch running.

  • Page 57: Seat Heating

    or automatically. The second The following displays are avail- NOTICE manual level is used for fast able: heat-up of the grips; then the Heater output is automat- Seat heating can be activated switch should be switched back ically adjusted in depen- only when the engine is to the first level.

  • Page 58: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Operating front storage compartments Operate the rocker switch 1 The set level 2 is shown in the on the side with two dots, to display. The second stage is switch on the high heater out- used to quickly heat up the pas- HIGH senger seat;...
  • Page 59 Operating rear storage compartment (BMW Flexcase) Open seat. Operating seat ( 43). NOTICE The lighting of the storage com- partment is switched on when Pull release lever 1 toward To store two helmets in the the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 60: Tyres

    Tyres Make sure ground is level and firm and place Maxi-Scooter on Checking tyre pressure its center stand. Check tyre pressures against WARNING data below. Incorrect tire inflation pres- Tire pressure, front sure. Scooter driving characteristics impaired. ASC control character- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire istics impaired and tire service life cold)

  • Page 61: Setting

    Setting Windshield ......60 Mirrors ......60 Headlight .

  • Page 62: Windshield

    1 until the tion by applying light pressure preferably an authorized windshield can be easily at edge. BMW Motorrad retailer. adjusted. Headlight Move windshield into desired Brakes position A, B or C. Adjusting headlight for...

  • Page 63: Spring Preload

    Adjusting spring preload Do not twist the handlebar fit- NOTICE ting or the handlebars. at rear wheel The adjusting screw can be Make sure ground is level and WARNING turned more easily if you push firm and place Maxi-Scooter on the brake lever forward when its center stand.
  • Page 64 Basic setting of spring preload, rear Increase from lowest preload by 3 notches (One-up without load) Increase from lowest preload by 4 notches (One-up with load) Increase from lowest preload by 6 notches (Two-up and load)

  • Page 65: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....64 Observe checklist ....66 Starting .

  • Page 66: Safety Instructions

    Maxi-Scooter: of the year. Your authorized Setting for the suspension sys- BMW Motorrad retailer will be max 20 lbs (max 9 kg) happy to advise you and has Unevenly distributed load the correct clothing for every...

  • Page 67: Catalytic Converter

    Danger of overheating For this reason, observe the fol- WARNING lowing points: ATTENTION Do not run the fuel tank dry Harmful exhaust gas. Do not run the engine with the Danger of suffocation Engine idling for a lengthy spark-plug cap removed Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

  • Page 68: Observe Checklist

    Do not make any Checking brake fluid level of modifications. front brake ( 88). Checking brake fluid level for Observe checklist rear brake ( 89). Checking coolant level ( 90). Use the following checklist to check your motorcycle at regu- Starting lar intervals.
  • Page 69 The self-diagnosis routine switched on. is determining whether ABS warning light goes out. Phase 2 BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for If an ABS error is displayed after operation. The self-diagnosis The speedometer pointer is the ABS self-diagnosis is com- routine runs automatically when moved back.

  • Page 70: Riding

    Speeds above approximately Watch all warning and indicator BMW Motorrad Retailer. 75 mph (120 km/h) are achieved lights on the display. If the ASC adjusts without re- by increasing the engine speed.

  • Page 71: Running In

    Running in Brakes Extension of the braking distance. Accident hazard. Engine How do you achieve Brake early. the shortest stopping Drive in frequently changing distances? load ranges prior to the pre- Tires delivery check. During braking the load distri- New tires have a smooth sur- Try to do most of your rid- bution changes dynamically be- face.

  • Page 72: Maxi-Scooter Parking

    ATTENTION Locking up of the front wheel When driving in the rain and is prevented by BMW Motorrad Poor ground conditions in through puddles ABS. area of stand. After washing the motorcycle...

  • Page 73: Refueling

    Component damage cause by Component damage caused by Make sure ground is level and tipping over. tipping over. firm and place Maxi-Scooter on its center stand. Do not sit on the motorcycle Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is parked on the side while it is resting on the center stands.
  • Page 74 additives, e.g. manganese or iron. Refuel with a fuel of the qual- ity specified, continuing until fuel is no higher than the lower edge of the filler neck. NOTICE If refueling is carried out after In case of jamming, press tank running on fuel reserve, the re- WARNING cover 1 toward rear and then...

  • Page 75: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Fuel reserve Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) Press tank cover 1 into locking ATTENTION device. Motorcycle tips to the side Secure motorcycle for when raising. transport Component damage cause by tipping over.
  • Page 76 down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much as possible. Lay strap at rear right around ATTENTION retaining pin of muffler and ten- sion. Pinching of components. Component damage Do not pinch components, e.g. brake lines or wiring harnesses.

  • Page 77: Technology In

    General instructions ....76 Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 76 Automatic Stability Control .

  • Page 78: General Instructions

    If the maximum transferable the road. At this point in time, due to heavy braking. brake force is exceeded when the BMW Motorrad ABS must Accident hazard the driver increases the brake assume extremely low friction When braking heavily, bear in...
  • Page 79 To ensure that the Driving on the rear wheel surface within the limits of driv- BMW Motorrad ABS is in a (wheelie) for an extended ing physics. The system is not properly maintained condition, period...

  • Page 80: Automatic Stability Control

    BMW Motorrad recommends momentum take over and even out of very tight curves. that you respond to this condi- BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to tion by twisting back the throttle The system compares the rota- counteract their effects. grip somewhat to return to stable...

  • Page 81: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    sors continue to transmit the Bear in mind that the rear wheel As a result, the pressure figures will spin on the loose surface and monitored data for approximately indicated by the gauges at fill- close the throttle in good time 15 minutes after the motorcycle ing stations will usually vary from comes to a stop.
  • Page 82 value must be increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to 37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to produce the correct tire inflation pressure.

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Wheels ......92 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand ....... 97 Fuses .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    Replace the fuses. described here. If you are in Open-ended wrench doubt, consult an authorized Only check the oil level after Wrench size: 8/10 mm workshop, preferably your au- a longer journey or when the thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. engine is warm.
  • Page 85 Make sure ground is level and Wipe area around oil fill loca- firm and place Maxi-Scooter on tion to clean it. its center stand. Allow engine to run in neutral for one minute. Switch off ignition. Lift step plate support and re- move screw 1.
  • Page 86 MAX) If oil level is above MAX mark: Have oil level corrected at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install step plate support and screw 1. Install oil dipstick. Specified level of engine between MIN and MAX mark-...

  • Page 87: Brake System

    If no clear resistance points can be felt or if the Maxi-Scooter can be pushed: Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check front brake pad thickness Install screws 1. Conduct a visual inspection Make sure ground is level and of the brake pad thickness.
  • Page 88 Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Conduct a visual inspection of Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad the brake pad thickness. View-...
  • Page 89 Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake-pad wear Brake-pad wear limit of Checking brake pad limit parking brake...

  • Page 90: Checking Brake Fluid Level Of Front Brake

    The brake fluid level in the brake- brake system. workshop, preferably an autho- fluid reservoir drops due to brake Check brake fluid level rized BMW Motorrad retailer. pad wear. regularly.

  • Page 91: Checking Brake Fluid Level

    (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- fluid reservoir is positioned hor- pad wear. tal) izontally. If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 92: Coolant

    Coolant Topping up coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and place Maxi-Scooter on its center stand. Setpoint setting for Remove screws 1. coolant in expansion tank Take off step plate support. between MIN and MAX mark- ing (With cold engine) If coolant level drops below ap- proved level:...

  • Page 93: Wheel Rims And Tyres

    Close cover 1. by a specialist service facil- expansion tank and top up with ity, preferably an authorized coolant to the specified level. BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking coolant level ( 90). Close the cap of the coolant Check tire tread depth expansion tank.

  • Page 94: Wheels

    A change in these sizes resulting For every size of tyre, from conversion to wheels not Measure tire tread depth in BMW Motorrad has tested and installed as standard equipment main tread grooves with wear approved certain makes as can seriously affect the control indicators.

  • Page 95: Removing Front Wheel

    ATTENTION TPC/RDC sensor. Draw the at- Faults in the ASC caused by tention of the BMW Motorrad re- changing tire radii. tailer or tire fitter to the TPC/RDC sensor. The ASC grips despite good ad- hesion.

  • Page 96: Bmw Motorrad Front Wheel

    Raise Maxi-Scooter at Remove screws 2 of brake front, preferably using a calipers on left and right. BMW Motorrad front wheel stand, until the front wheel rotates freely. Mount front wheel stand 97). Remove the screw 1 and take the ABS sensor out of the bore hole.

  • Page 97: Installing Front Wheel

    Tightening sequence: Tighten quick-release axle 2 with Always have the tightening the screws 6 times, alternating torque. torques checked by a spe- between one and the other cialized workshop, preferably each time an authorized BMW Motorrad 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) retailer.

  • Page 98: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Remove front wheel stand. Sensor cable wearing through. Make sure that sensor cable is Make sure ground is level and Slide the brake calipers onto routed correctly. firm and place Maxi-Scooter on the brake rotors. its center stand. Insert ABS sensor into socket Extend the side stand to acti- and fit screw 1.

  • Page 99: Stand

    Lower rear wheel to the ground torques checked by a spe- Tightening sequence: tighten and roll out toward rear. cialized workshop, preferably diagonally an authorized BMW Motorrad 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Installing rear wheel retailer. Roll and mount rear wheel onto Calibrating ASC ( 52).
  • Page 100 Push mounts 3 on left and right far enough apart that front suspension fits between them. Use locating pins 4 on left and right to set front wheel stand to desired height. Center front wheel stand rela- tive to front wheel and push it against front axle.

  • Page 101: Fuses

    Close the cover. and remove the cover. 110). Locking device audibly en- Removing fairing side panel gages. NOTICE 110). If the fuses blow frequently, have the electrical system checked by an authorized specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 102: Light Sources

    Light sources Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight Make sure ground is level and firm and place Maxi-Scooter on its center stand. Switch off ignition. To replace the light source for Replace a defective fuse in the Remove the cover 1 to replace the low-beam headlight, re- fuse carrier with a fuse of the the light source for the high...
  • Page 103 Replace defective light source. Install the wire spring clip 4 in the retainers. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. To avoid leaving contamina- tion deposits on the new bulb's glass surface, always hold it by Connect plug 3.

  • Page 104: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light remove socket 1 by turning counterclockwise. bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and place Maxi-Scooter on its center stand. Switch off ignition. To replace the right-hand light source for the side light, re- move the right-hand fairing Insert bulb 2 in bulb socket.

  • Page 105: Indicator Bulb

    Replacing front turn Replace defective light source. indicator bulb Bulbs for flashing turn without LED turn indicators indicators, front PY21W / 12 V / 21 W with LED turn indicators To protect the glass of the new light source from contam- Remove socket 1 from light ination, hold it with a clean, dry housing by turning it counter-...
  • Page 106 Replacing rear turn indicator bulb without LED turn indicators Make sure ground is level and firm and place Maxi-Scooter on its center stand. Switch off ignition. Install socket 1 in light housing Pull the headlight lens out of by turning clockwise. the light housing.
  • Page 107 Replacing license plate Replace defective bulb. light Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure ground is level and indicators, rear firm and place Maxi-Scooter on RY10W / 12 V / 10 W its center stand. Switch off ignition. with LED turn indicators To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new Mount glass in light housing.

  • Page 108: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting ATTENTION Current too strong when jump-starting the Maxi- Scooter Cable fire or damage to the vehi- cle electronics Jump start the Maxi-Scooter Remove light source from Insert bulb in socket. exclusively using the battery socket. terminals, not the power socket.

  • Page 109: Battery

    or to negative battery terminal Install fairing side panel ATTENTION of other vehicle. 111). Allow engine on support mo- Fitting the front fairing Jump-starting with a voltage torcycle to run while jump- 112). higher than 12 V. starting. Damage to the motorcycle's Battery Start engine of vehicle with dis- electronics.
  • Page 110 Charging a disconnected Disconnect the battery be- ATTENTION fore charging on the battery battery terminals. Discharging of the connected Charge battery using a suitable battery by the vehicle elec- charger. ATTENTION tronics (e.g. clock). Comply with operating instruc- Total discharge of battery leading tions of charger.

  • Page 111: Install Battery

    Switch off ignition. Then remove positive battery Danger of short circuit cable 2. with anti-theft alarm system Follow the installation (DWA) Remove screw 3 and take off sequence. retaining hoop. Switch off anti-theft alarm sys- First install positive battery ca- Remove battery from holder.

  • Page 112: Fairings And Panels

    Fairings and panels Remove the front fairing 2. Removing the front fairing Removing fairing side panel Open storage compartment 7. Remove screws 8. Remove screws 1 and 2. Remove the screws 5 from the fairing side panel 6. NOTICE This description is provided based on the right fairing side panel, however, it also applies in the same way to the left fairing...
  • Page 113 Install fairing side panel Pull the grommet 10 out of Tip the fairing side panel 6 the bolts 13, and the push-in upwards, and put the grom- Position the push-in fas- fasteners 11 out of the mount- met 10 on the bolt 13. tener 11 at the mountings 12.

  • Page 114: Diagnostic Connector

    Diagnostic connector Fitting the front fairing Removing the diagnostic connector The diagnostic connector is lo- cated under the fairing side panel at the front right. NOTICE The diagnostic connector for Open storage compartment 7. OBD may only be detached by Install screws 8.
  • Page 115 Press the locks 1 together. Put the diagnostic connector 2 in the bracket. Remove the diagnostic con- nector 2 from the bracket 3. The locks 1 engage. The diagnosis and information Install fairing side panel system interface can be con- 111).

  • Page 117: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....116 Onboard power sockets ... 116 Topcase ......117 Scooter lock .

  • Page 118: General Instructions

    General instructions Onboard power sockets The safety, operation and suit- ability of BMW parts and ac- Information on using onboard cessory products have been CAUTION power sockets: checked extensively. Therefore, Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for Operating electrical manufacturers.

  • Page 119: Topcase

    Cables must not restrict the steering angle and driving char- acteristics. Cables must not become trapped. Charger NOTICE Turn key in Topcase lock 1 to Pull release lever behind The power socket in the front left storage compartment is not OPEN position.
  • Page 120 Make sure that Topcase han- Turn the key 1 in the topcase Turn key in Topcase lock to dle 2 is extended. lock to the OPEN position. RELEASE position. Close Topcase lid and press Pull release lever 4 toward into locking device. Ensure that rear while simultaneously lifting no luggage is trapped between Topcase by carrying handle.

  • Page 121: Scooter Lock

    If you cannot find your combination of vehicle and topcase on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. Make sure that the Topcase The following values apply to the handle 2 is extended and that combination described here:...

  • Page 122: Navigation System

    Navigation system Lock the Scooter lock and re- move the key. with navigation system Install navigation device Turn the handlebars to the left and guide the Scooter lock to the end of the handlebars. As an alternative, the Maxi- Scooter can be connected to a Insert the navigation device 1 solid object, e.g.
  • Page 123 Remove navigation device Swing the navigation device 1 toward the front and press into Press the release 2. the latch mechanism 3 at the The red mark 3 indicates the upper edge. release. Navigation device engages. Remove navigation device 1. Check that the navigation de- vice is secure in the cradle.

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ..... 124 Washing your motorcycle ..124 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends tors and brake pads are dry. that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- ATTENTION authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer. BMW CareProducts...

  • Page 127: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Use of unsuitable cleaning agents. Carefully clean chrome parts with ATTENTION Damage to plastic surfaces. plenty of water and BMW car Do not use abrasive cleaners or shampoo, especially if the mo- Use of silicone sprays for torcycle has been exposed to cleaners containing alcohol or care of rubber seals.

  • Page 128: Maxi-Scooter Storage

    Returning to use Removing battery ( 108). fluid as well as bird droppings. Remove the protective wax It is advisable to use BMW Car Spray the brake lever, main coating. Polish or BMW Paint Cleaner in stand and side stand mounts Clean the Maxi-Scooter.

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 128 Performance data ....139 Threaded fasteners ....129 Anti-Theft Alarm System .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

    Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended Retract side stand. Starting without actuating brake Actuate a brake lever during starting. Rear storage compartment (BMW Flexcase) open Closing the rear storage compartment (BMW Flexcase) ( 57). No fuel in tank Refueling ( 71).

  • Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in axle mount M18 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screws (quick-release axle) in telescopic forks M6 x 30 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Brake caliper on fork leg M8 x 32 - 10.9...

  • Page 132: Engine

    Engine Engine number location Crankcase, on left below alternator Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 bucket tappet operated valves, two countershafts, liquid cooling, dry-sump lubrication Displacement 647 cc (647 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (79 mm) Piston stroke 2.6 in (66 mm) Compression ratio 11.6:1...

  • Page 133: Fuel

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coat- ings on engine components, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between...

  • Page 134: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Centrifugal clutch Transmission Transmission design CVT (Continously Variable Transmission) Primary gear ratio 1:1.06 Gear ratio of secondary transmission 1:3.28 Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive in oil bath Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16/27 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio...

  • Page 135: Suspension

    Suspension Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.5 in (115 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swinging arm Type of rear suspension Directly linked spring strut with adjustable spring preload Spring travel, rear 4.5 in (115 mm), On wheel Brakes Type of front brake...

  • Page 136: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires S, minimum requirement: 112 mph (180 km/h)

  • Page 137: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 7 A, Power socket in the rear storage com- partment Battery Battery design...
  • Page 138 with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Fuses Fuse 1 15 A, DME main relay Fuse 2 10 A, Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit Fuse 3...

  • Page 139: Frame

    Fuse 7 4 A, License plate light Fuse 8 4 A, Terminal 15 (DME/ABS/instrument cluster) / relay Fuse 9 40 A, Instrument cluster/ignition lock/voltage regu- lator Fuse 10 30 A, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Frame Frame design Steel-tube frame with partially self-supporting drive unit, steel-tube rear frame Location of the vehicle identification number Main frame at lower front right...

  • Page 140: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 85.8 in (2180 mm) Motorcycle height 53.9...58.3 in (1370...1480 mm), across windshield at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 30.5 in (775 mm), without mounted parts Rider's seat height 31.4 in (798 mm), Without driver with low seat 30.6 in (778 mm), Without driver Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 72 in (1830 mm), Without driver...

  • Page 141: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed 110 mph (177 km/h) Anti-Theft Alarm System with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Activation time Approx. 15 s Alarm duration Approx. 26 s Activation time between two alarms 12 s Temperature range -40...185 °F (-40...85 °C) Operating voltage 9...16 V...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 142 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 143 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......143 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 144: Reporting Safety 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 145: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer net- work, BMW Motorrad can attend The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW Maxi- to you and your Maxi-Scooter in vices furnish you and your new Scooter consistently remains in over 100 countries around the...
  • Page 146 300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls (1200 km). BMW Service BMW service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 149: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 148) Engine oil change with fil- Replacing air cleaner insert Replacing the CVT belt with rollers Replacing the chain Replacing the chain kit Replace all spark plugs Check valve clearance 10 Changing the transmission...

  • Page 150: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the chain sag and retightening the screw connec- The standard BMW Service in- tion of the swing arm housing cludes the following maintenance cover. work: Checking the tyre pressure and Checking the battery state of tread depth.

  • Page 151: 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 152 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 153 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 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: 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 157 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 159 Appendix Certificate ......158...
  • Page 160 Certification RDC (tire pressure control / FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 Contrôle de pression des pneus) IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 EWS (electronic immobilizer / FCC ID: 2AACW-K18KMMG FCC ID: 2AACW-K19KMMG antidémarrage électronique) IC: 11117A-K18KMMG IC: 11117A-K19KMMG This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils...
  • Page 161 Technical data, 135 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Calibrating, 52 Warning for battery charge Loss of the adaptation values current, 39 Self-diagnosis, 67 for the radii of the tires, 92 Brake fluid Technology in detail, 76 Checking fill level of front Operating, 50 Warning indicators, 31 brake, 88...
  • Page 162 Bulbs Radiator, 125 Date Replacing front turn indicator Rubber, 125 Adjusting, 48 bulb, 103 Washing your motorcycle, 124 Diagnostic connector Replacing high-beam headlight Windshield, 125 Installing, 113 bulb, 100 Checklist, 66 Loosen, 112 Replacing LED tail light, 33 Clock Dimensions Replacing license plate Adjusting, 47, 48 Technical Data, 138...
  • Page 163 Engine oil Technical data, 131 Ignition Checking level, 82 Unlocking the tank cover, 17 Switching off, 42 Oil dipstick, 11 Fuel reserve Switching on, 42 Distance driven, 22 Oil fill location, 11 Immobilizer Warning indicator, 29 Oil level indicator, 23 EWS Warning indicator, 29 Fuses Technical data, 131...
  • Page 164 Operating low-beam Multifunction display Outside temperature headlight, 44 Exit SETUP, 48 Display, 22 Operating parking lights, 44 Overview, 20 Outside temperature warning, 34 Luggage Selecting display readings, 46 Overview of warning Loading information, 64 SETUP, 47 indicators, 25 Multifunction switch General view, left, 15 Overviews Maintenance...
  • Page 165 RDC sticker, 93 Position on motorcycle, 17 Settings Technology in detail, 79 Rear release, 14 Handbrake lever, 60 Rear-wheel drive Rear, BMW Flexcase, 57 Headlight, 60 Technical data, 132 Suspension Mirrors, 60 Refueling, 71 Technical data, 133 Spring preload, 61...
  • Page 166 Engine, 130 Topcase Warning lamps Operating, 117 Engine oil, 131 ABS, 31 Torques, 129 Frame, 137 Anti-theft alarm system, 38 Traction Control Fuel, 131 ASC, 32 ASC, 78 Performance data, 139 Battery charge current, 39 Transmission Rear-wheel drive, 132 Technical data, 132 Coolant temperature, 29 Spark plugs, 135 Trip distance recorder...
  • Page 167 Tail light and headlight bulb defective, 34 Taillight defective, 33 Weights Load capacity table, 14 Technical Data, 138 Wheels Check wheel rims, 91 Installing front wheel, 95 Installing rear wheel, 97 Removing front wheel, 93 Removing rear wheel, 96 Size change, 92 Technical data, 134 Windshield Adjusting, 60...
  • Page 169 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 170 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418563167* Order No.: 01 41 8 563 167 04.2015, 1st edition, 07...

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