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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS Adventure...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Synchronizing ....60 Warning and indicator BMW Motorrad ABS ..41 Battery ..... . 61 lamps .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 133 BMW Motorrad ABS ..76 Dimensions ....133 10 Care .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....135 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....136 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    Reference to a page with BMW Motorrad retailer. When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- your BMW, remember to hand tion. EWS Electronic immobilizer. over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 8: Equipment

    Adjustment. Rider's Manual refer to the Ger- man DIN standards and comply Equipment with their tolerance specifications. When you ordered your BMW Versions for individual countries motorcycle, you chose various may differ. items of custom equipment. This Notice concerning...

  • Page 10: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard power socket 113) Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 12: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler cap ( Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side fairing) ( Adjusting damping (...

  • Page 13: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Standard tool kit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Helmet holder ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 14: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 110) Air cleaner housing 108)

  • Page 15: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display readings 34). with onboard computer Resetting average data 35). Hazard warning flashers Not included in standard equipment with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( Turn indicator ( Horn Not included in standard equipment with Electronic Suspension Adjustment...
  • Page 16 ABS ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Heated grips ( 40). Not included in standard equipment with off-road mode ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Set the clock ( 33). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Select display readings 34). Resetting trip odometer 35).
  • Page 19 Ambient light sensor (for instrument lighting control) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp (see anti-theft alarm system operating in- structions) with onboard computer Engine speed warning Tachometer...

  • Page 20: Displays

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS ( Not included in standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( Universal warning lamp (appears together with warnings in display panel) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Not included in standard equipment with additional LED headlight...
  • Page 21 The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend- ing on the country.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated handlebar grip set- ting ( Not included in standard equipment with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due (...

  • Page 23: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps Not included in standard 13 A warning appears in the equipment reading display area of the Displays odometer ( with onboard Warnings are displayed with the computer 14 A trip odometer is dis- corresponding warning lamps. played ( Onboard computer dis- plays ( Onboard computer sym-...
  • Page 24 Adjacent to the numerical data display 2 a warning triangle 3 may also appear. These warn- ings alternate with the odometers 34). The universal warning lamp lights up for the most urgent warning. The following page contains a list of potential warnings.
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the...
  • Page 26 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC error (...
  • Page 27 Possible cause: as soon as possible at an au- The coolant temperature is too thorized workshop, preferably Coolant temperature too high. an authorized BMW Motorrad high If possible, continue driving retailer. General warning lamp in the part-load range to cool shows red.
  • Page 28 Possible cause: authorized workshop, preferably Continued driving is possible, an authorized BMW Motorrad however the accustomed en- Bulb defective. retailer. gine performance may not be Locate defective bulb with vi- available. sual check. Engine in emergency- Have the malfunction corrected...

  • Page 29: Abs Deactivated

    Contact an authorized work- tivated by the rider. pected on bridges and in shady shop, preferably an authorized Activating ABS function road areas. BMW Motorrad retailer. 42). Think well ahead when driving. ABS self-diagnosis not ABS error completed DWA Battery drained ABS warning lamp lights ABS warning lamp flashes.

  • Page 30: Asc Error

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

  • Page 31: Onboard Computer

    Fuel level Fuel reserve thorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Due to the complex fuel tank ge- The fuel level at which the re- retailer. ometry, the fill level cannot be serve warning lamp actually lights determined in the upper filling...

  • Page 32: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, calculated early service falls to preferably an authorized within 621 miles (1000 km), the BMW Motorrad retailer, for remaining miles (kilometers) 1 If the time remaining until the setting of the date. are counted down in 62-miles next service will elapse within steps (100-km steps).
  • Page 33 responds by flashing a warning indicating possible ice formation on the road surface. The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Engine heat can lead to spuri- ous readings of outside tem- perature when the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 34: Operation

    ABS self-diagnosis is board socket. the same key. Please contact performed. ( an authorized workshop for this Locking handlebars with Automatic Stability Control purpose, preferably an authorized Turn handlebars to left. (ASC) BMW Motorrad retailer. ASC self-diagnosis in progress.

  • Page 35: Electronic Immobilizer

    BMW Motorrad retailer. "authorized" for your motorcycle. The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to retailer is under an obligation to the same ring as the igni-...

  • Page 36: Display

    Display with onboard computer Selecting display readings Switch on ignition ( 32). Press and hold button 1 until hours 2 flash. Press button 1 to select the Press button 1 repeatedly until display in value area 2. desired hours are shown. The following data can be dis- Press and hold button 1 until played:...
  • Page 37 Distance covered since the with onboard computer fuel reached the reserve level Press button 3 to select the display in value area 4. The following values can be indi- cated: Total miles (in illustration) Trip I Trip odometer 1 ( Trip II Trip odometer 2 ( Press and hold button 1 until...

  • Page 38: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch function Operating stopwatch Press and hold button 1, main- taining pressure until the dis- As an alternative to the odome- If necessary, switch over from played figure resets. ter, the stopwatch 1 can be dis- odometer to stopwatch with played.

  • Page 39: Lights

    Lap timer Interchanging button : Operation of stopwatch with INFO button on handlebar functions fitting. : Operation of stopwatch with button 2 in instrument cluster. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until the display changes.
  • Page 40 Lowbeam headlamp High-beam headlamp and headlight flasher The lowbeam headlamp is auto- matically switched on under the following conditions: If the engine was started. If the vehicle is pushed while the ignition is switched on. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the Immediately after switching off lights by switching on the high- the ignition, push button 1 to...

  • Page 41: Turn Indicator

    Turn indicator (300 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off. Operating turn indicators Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition ( 32). The hazard warning flash- Press button 1 to switch on ers place a strain on the the auxiliary headlights.

  • Page 42: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off hazard warning flashers. Operating position Ignition can be switched off. Emergency on/off switch Press button 1 again to switch Heated grips (kill switch) off hazard warning flashers. with heated handlebar grips Operating the emergency Start the engine (...

  • Page 43: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    1 repeatedly until heated grip symbol 2 is not shown anymore in the display. Press and hold button 1, main- taining pressure until the ABS BMW Motorrad ABS warning lamp's display status Press button 1 repeatedly un- changes. Deactivating ABS function...

  • Page 44: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    (5 km/h), an ABS error has changes. occurred. Switch the ABS function on ASC warning lamp lights at standstill only. BMW Motorrad ASC Press and hold button 1, main- Release button 1 within two with Automatic Stability Control taining pressure until the ABS seconds.

  • Page 45: Riding Mode

    Riding mode road operation. Switching the ASC warning lamp goes off-road mode (Enduro) on dur- BMW Motorrad has evolved two out; if self-diagnosis has ing road operation can result in application scenaria for your mo- not been completed, it begins to...
  • Page 46 Switch off-road mode (Enduro) Symbol for road mode disap- during off-road riding on only. pears. Switch on ignition ( 32). Adjust road operation If a riding mode was se- Prerequisite: Off-road mode is lected prior to switching the active. ignition off, it remains further ac- Switch on ignition ( 32).

  • Page 47: Clutch

    tween clutch lever and handle- Symbol for off-road mode 2 Symbol for road operation 2 is flashes. continuously displayed. bar grip. Symbol for off-road mode is Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- terclockwise to decrease dis- hidden. tance between clutch lever and Clutch handlebar grip.

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Mirrors lever when the motorcycle is Adjusting mirror arm stationary. Adjusting mirrors Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Move mirror into desired po- arm. wise to increase distance be- sition by twisting the housing Loosen the nut 2.

  • Page 49: Spring Preload

    Adjust damping characteristic to Locknut (mirror) on changed spring preload. clamping piece To increase spring preload, 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) turn adjustment wheel 1 clock- wise using toolkit. Slide protective cap over To decrease spring preload, threaded fastener. turn adjustment wheel 1 coun- Spring preload terclockwise using toolkit.

  • Page 50: Damping

    Damping To reduce damping, turn ad- justing screw 1 in arrow direc- Setting tion S. Damping must be adjusted to the Basic setting of rear road conditions and the spring wheel rear-wheel damp- preload. A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth without Electronic road surface.

  • Page 51: Esa Electronic Suspension

    COMF ESA Electronic : Comfortable damping NORM : Normal damping Suspension Adjustment SPORt : Sporty damping with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) The display automatically dis- appears again after a short Adjustment options time. You can use the ESA Electronic Setting suspension Suspension Adjustment feature to adapt damping on the rear compliance...

  • Page 52: Tires

    Have the headlight adjusted for ing characteristics of the motor- these conditions by an authorized cycle and reduces the life of the service facility, preferably an au- tires. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 53: Seat

    If there are questions Seat whether the headlight Removing the seat range is correct, consult a Make sure ground is level and specialized workshop, preferably firm and park motorcycle. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 54: Helmet Holder

    Take off seat and place on a clean surface with rubber buffers facing downward. Installing the seat Turn seat lock 1 to left with Fasten helmet on helmet ignition key and hold while holder 1 on left or right using a pressing seat downward at steel cable.
  • Page 55 the motorcycle, damage can be caused by the hot end muffler. Attach the helmet to the right- hand side of the motorcycle if possible. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet lock.

  • Page 56: Tem Dwa

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm system To protect the motorcycle bat- (DWA) tery and to maintain the start- ing capability, the activated DWA General information on switches off automatically after several days. However, it remains Any attempt to move the motor- active for at least 10 days.
  • Page 57 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor switched off for more than one minute, then the button 1 must be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 58: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Alarm Turn indicators are illuminated three times. transporting the Alarm tone sounds three times. motorcycle Motion sensor is deactivated. If, for example, the motorcycle is to be transported by train, it is Alarm function advisable to switch off the motion with anti-theft alarm system sensor.

  • Page 59: Deactivation

    Deactivation Reason for triggering of If the alarm function is de- activated by means of the the alarm with anti-theft alarm system remote control and the ignition After the alarm function has been (DWA) then not switched on, the alarm deactivated, the DWA indicator function is automatically reacti- Deactivate alarm function...

  • Page 60: Programming

    Programming Alarm tone: intermittent Switch on the ignition within ten seconds. Automatic activation of the with anti-theft alarm system alarm function when the igni- Acknowledgment tone sounds (DWA) tion is switched off: no three times. The programming function is Programming options Programming DWA active.

  • Page 61: Trol

    Logging on remote When is the programming Step 2: This step is not assigned any canceled? control function. Programming is canceled with anti-theft alarm system Press button 1 or button 2. by switching off the ignition (DWA) before the last programming Step 3: Which alarm tone is to When is it necessary to step.

  • Page 62: Logging On Remote Con

    Logging on remote Acknowledgment tone sounds 4 remote controls have been twice. logged on. control You can log on a maximum of re- Ignition is switched off. mote controls for the DWA. The No button was pressed for 30 logon for each remote control is seconds after the ignition was carried out in three steps.

  • Page 63: Battery

    Battery In this case, the receiver on the Replace battery motorcycle no longer reacts to with anti-theft alarm system the signals of the remote control. (DWA) Synchronize remote When is a battery change control required? The batteries of the remote con- trol must be replaced after ap- prox.
  • Page 64 Position the lower housing sec- tion on the nose 9 of the front edge and close while watching the two guide pins 7. Install screw 4. The LED of the remote control lights up; i.e. the remote con- trol must be synchronized. To synchronize the remote control within the range of the receiver, press the button 1...

  • Page 65: Riding

    Observe maximum payload and max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg) of the year. Your authorized top speed as indicated on label BMW Motorrad retailer will be in case. Speed happy to advise you and has the correct clothing for every...

  • Page 66: Catalytic Converter

    Burn hazard Insufficient tire inflation pres- Unburned fuel will destroy sure the catalytic converter. Engine and exhaust system Poor tire tread Note the points listed for protec- become very hot when the tion of the catalytic converter. Installed luggage systems such vehicle is in use.

  • Page 67: Checklist

    Starting Do not make any modifications. You cannot start the mo- torcycle with the side stand Starting the engine Checklist extended and a gear engaged. Transmission lubrication The engine will switch itself off if Use the following checklist to is only ensured when the it is started with the transmission verify important functions, set- engine is running.
  • Page 68 The self-diagnosis routine More detailed information can activated sequentially. is determining whether be found in the "Maintenance" BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for chapter under "Jump-starting." Phase 2 operation. The self-diagnosis Engine starts. The universal warning lamp...
  • Page 69 ASC self-diagnosis ABS warning lamp flashes. completed The self-diagnosis routine is determining whether the ASC warning lamp goes out. BMW Motorrad Integral ASC ABS self-diagnosis Watch all warning and indicator is ready for operation. The completed lamps on the display.

  • Page 70: Breaking In

    Breaking in Brake pads Always think well ahead and avoid extreme angles. New brake pads must be run in Engine before they achieve their opti- While running in the motorcy- Speed mum friction force. This initial cle, vary the throttle opening reduction in braking efficiency with onboard computer and engine-speed range fre-...

  • Page 71: Off-Road Riding

    Off-road riding Brake early until the brakes are After driving offroad braked clean. BMW Motorrad recommends Driving on unpaved or dirty that the following be observed roads leads to increased after driving offroad: brake pad wear.

  • Page 72: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel is Engine damage due to changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad soiled air filter insert. heavier you brake, the greater ABS. When driving in dusty terrain,...

  • Page 73: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Wet, soiled brakes Center stand motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake with center stand rotors and the brake pads result Side stand Switch off engine. in a decrease in the braking ac- Switch off engine. tion. If the ground is soft or un- Delayed or poorer braking action even, there is no guaran- If the ground is soft or un-...

  • Page 74: Refueling

    Refueling ing until fuel is no higher than lower edge of filler neck. Fuel is highly flammable. When refueling after run- Fire at the fuel tank can ning on reserve, make sure result in fire and explosion. that you top up the tank to a Do not smoke.

  • Page 75: Fuel Quality

    with an ethanol content of 85 %, Reserve fuel quantity Recommended fuel qual- or with Flex Fuel. Fuels with a maximum ethanol min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) Regular unleaded (minor re- content of 10 %, i. e., E10, strictions with regard to power may be used for refueling.
  • Page 76 Fasten straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides on rear frame and ten- away to the side and fall aged. sion. over. Do not squeeze components Tension all straps evenly; the Secure motorcycle against tip- such as brake lines or wiring vehicle should be pulled down ping away to the side, prefer-...

  • Page 77: Detail

    Riding mode calibrated for highway opera- No drive torque at rear wheel, tion. No brake pressure in the brake with off-road mode ABS and In the ENDURO mode ABS is system. calibrated for off-road operation This operating mode is active using knobby off-road tires.

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    (gravel, ice, snow) BMW Motorrad ABS? and driving stability is lost, and so that the wheels turn in every The BMW Motorrad ABS en- a fall can result. Before this sit- imaginable case and driving sta- sures driving stability on any sur- uation occurs, ABS is activated bility is ensured.

  • Page 79: Engine Management With

    Unusual driving conditions can or unnecessary risks. To ensure that the lead to a fault code as well: BMW Motorrad ABS is in an Driving on the rear wheel Engine management optimally maintained condition, it (wheelie) for a longer period.
  • Page 80 The ENDURO riding mode should be activated for off- out of very tight curves. The BMW Motorrad ASC com- road riding. In this mode ASC's pares the wheel speeds of the The system compares the rota- closed-loop intervention is front and rear wheels.
  • Page 81 Warm-up on the main or aux- iliary stand at idle or with gear in unstable vehicle conditions. engaged. BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to intervene effectively under these ASC is reactivated by switching conditions. the ignition off and on and then riding at a speed above 3 mph (5 km/h).

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Reversible screwdriver in- tenance and repair work can be sert with service toolkit obtained on DVD through your with Phillips and straight authorized BMW Motorrad re- blade tailer. Removing bulbs in front and rear turn indicators Special tools and thorough spe- 104).

  • Page 83: Engine Oil

    For more extensive work (such as starts, then let it continue run- wheel removal and installation), ning for an additional minute. BMW Motorrad has put together To minimize environmental The motorcycle can tip a service tool kit matched to your...

  • Page 84: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Top up engine oil ( 82). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Clean measuring scale 2 using Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil a dry cloth.

  • Page 85: Brake System

    If no clear pressure points are calipers 1 and 2. perceptible: Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and Remove oil dipstick 1.
  • Page 86 Have the brake pads replaced mum thickness. by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Have the brake pads replaced BMW Motorrad retailer. by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized Conduct a visual inspection of Checking front brake fluid BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 87 If brake fluid level falls below the brake-fluid reservoir 1. approved level: Have the defect corrected as The brake fluid level in the soon as possible by an autho- brake-fluid reservoir drops rized workshop, preferably an due to brake pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 88: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the pansion tank 1. Viewing di- approved level: rection: from front through Have the defect corrected as windshield and right-hand side soon as possible by an autho- panel. rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 89: Clutch

    Topping up coolant an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking clutch pedal free play Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified Antifreeze and anti-corrosion level using a suitable funnel. agents Close cap of expansion tank.

  • Page 90: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Have spokes checked by an Pull rubber grommet 1 over the authorized workshop, preferably nut. an authorized BMW Motorrad Wheel rims and tires retailer. Check wheel rims Checking tire tread depth Make sure ground is level and The handling of your mo- firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 91: Chain

    Make sure ground is level and Clean and lubricate the drive firm and park motorcycle. chain regularly. Measure tire tread depth in Lubricate drive chain at least main tread grooves with wear every 620 mls (1000 km). After indicators. driving though water or dust Tread wear marks are and dirt perform the lubrication integrated into the main...
  • Page 92 Contact an authorized service are identical on left and right. facility, preferably an authorized Tighten locknuts 2 on left and BMW Motorrad retailer. right with appropriate torque. Locknut of drive-chain tensioning screw 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

  • Page 93: Wheels

    Use only wheels and tires that ously affect the control comfort BMW Motorrad has approved for of these systems. your type of motorcycle. The sensor reluctor rings re- Extensive information is...
  • Page 94 Raise front of motorcy- cle, preferably using a Push brake pads 1 slightly Once the calipers have BMW Motorrad front wheel apart by turning the brake been removed, there is stand, continuing until the caliper 2 back and forth against a risk of the brake pads being wheel rotates freely.
  • Page 95 Push axle as far as possible toward inside. Unscrew axle clamping bolts 1 Remove spacer bushing 1 on on right side. left side from wheel hub. Install front wheel Remove axle 1 while support- ing the wheel. Malfunctions may occur Do not remove grease on axle.
  • Page 96 Roll front wheel into front threads can suffer damage. suspension. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Pinch bolt on quick-re- lease axle Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating...
  • Page 97 Tighten axle screw 1 to speci- If they have been tightened, Pinch bolt on quick-re- fied torque. loosen right-hand axle clamping lease axle screws 1 again. Axle screw in front quick- Remove front wheel stand. Tightening sequence: Tighten release axle the screws 6 times, alternating without center stand between one and the other...
  • Page 98 Tighten screws 1 on left and Insert ABS sensor into the bore Tighten right axle clamping right to appropriate torque. and install screw 1. screws 1 to specified tight- ening torque. Remove adhesive tape from Brake caliper on tele- wheel rim. scopic forks Operate brakes several times until brake pads contact brake...

  • Page 99: Removing Rear Wheel

    with center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand. Remove axle nut 1. Pinch bolt on quick-re- Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and lease axle right by turning counterclock- wise. Tightening sequence: Tighten Loosen adjusting screws 3 on the screws 6 times, alternating Remove screw 1 and take...

  • Page 100: Installing Rear Wheel

    Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The chain sprocket and retailer. the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel into swing arm in the wheel.

  • Page 101: Front Wheel Stand

    Front wheel stand Mounting front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front Install axle nut 1, however do wheel stand is not designed not tighten yet. to support the motorcycle with- out the assistance of an auxiliary...
  • Page 102 Place the motorcycle on an aux- iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand.

  • Page 103: Lights

    Ensure that the motorcycle is Remove cover 1 or 2. standing securely. Lights Replacing low and high- beam bulbs in headlight Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level. Apply uniform pressure to push Switch off ignition. front wheel stand down and Disconnect the plug 1.

  • Page 104: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing a defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Insert the bulb 1, ensuring that Install cover 1 or 2. To avoid leaving contamina- the lug is in the correct posi- Replacing parking light tion deposits on the new bulb's...
  • Page 105 Turn cover 1 to the left. Pull the bulb 1 out of the bulb Press the bulb 1 into its holder. socket. Remove cover 1. Replacing a defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass on the new bulb against contamina- tion, always use a clean, dry...
  • Page 106 Replacing a defective bulb. service facility for this purpose, Bulbs for flashing turn preferably an authorized indicators, front BMW Motorrad retailer. R10W / 12 V / 10 W Removing bulbs in front To protect the glass on the and rear turn indicators...
  • Page 107 Install the bulb 1 in the lamp Install screw 1. Remove screw 1 in mudguard housing by turning it clockwise. cover and remove the cover. Replacing bulb in license plate lamp Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level.
  • Page 108 Please contact a specialist tion, always use a clean, dry service facility for this pur- cloth to hold it; do not touch Insert bulb socket 1 in bulb pose, preferably an authorized with bare fingers. holder. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 109: Fairings And Panels

    Fairings and panels Removing center fairing panel Remove the seat ( 51). Remove four screws 2. Lay on center fairing panel. Make sure that the guides 1 Disconnect plug connection at on left and right engage the onboard socket 1. side panels.

  • Page 110: Air Filter

    the fairing side panels out- wards. Install screws 1 on left and Remove two screws 1 on left right. and right. Install the seat ( 52). Take out air cleaner 1. Air filter Installing air cleaner Removing air cleaner Remove center fairing panel 107).

  • Page 111: Jump-Starting

    12 V can damage the motorcycle Install center fairing panel 107). electronics. The battery of the donor vehicle Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V. The wires leading to the Remove center fairing panel power socket do not have 107).

  • Page 112: Battery

    Start engine of the vehicle with BMW Motorrad has devel- recognition of warranty claims. discharged battery in usual oped a trickle-charger spe- Compliance with the points be- way;...
  • Page 113 Charging disconnected damage to the motorcycle elec- Charging the connected battery tronics. battery directly at the bat- Use suitable BMW chargers. Charge battery using a suitable tery terminals can damage the The correct charger is available charger. motorcycle electronics. through your authorized...
  • Page 114 An incorrect installation se- Consult a certified service fa- quence increases the risk cility, preferably an authorized of short circuits. BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- Always observe the proper ting of the date. An incorrect disconnection sequence. sequence increase the risk Switch off ignition.

  • Page 115: Accessories

    Cables must not be trapped. erating conditions experienced by accessories and other products. BMW motorcycles and, conse- Automatic switch-off You will find all BMW Motorrad quently, they are not sufficient in optional accessories on The onboard sockets are au- some circumstances.

  • Page 116: Luggage

    Luggage ics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched Lashing down luggage off shortly after the ignition is switched off. In case of insufficient battery voltage, the onboard sockets are switched off to maintain the ability to start the motorcycle. If the maximum loadability specified in the technical data Route luggage belt 1 as shown...
  • Page 117 Opening aluminum case Closing aluminum case Detach lid retaining cable 1. Close case lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Close case lid. Open second latch of case lid. Position locking claw 2 on lid. The case cover can be Remove case lid. Press lock housing 3 down- opened with both the left ward while making sure that...
  • Page 118 Installing aluminum case Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. Pull locking claw 3 to side while holding case in place. On longer drives, left case and case carrier may be- come hot. Allow case and case carrier to cool down before removing Hook in lid retaining cable 1.

  • Page 119: Aluminum Top Case

    Aluminum topcase when Closing aluminum topcase driving offroad When driving offroad, the alu- minum topcase should be re- moved or the back padding avail- able as an optional accessory should be used. Opening aluminum topcase Position locking claw 3 on case carrier while holding case in Close topcase lid.
  • Page 120 Removing aluminum Mounting the aluminum topcase topcase Position locking claw 1 on top- case carrier. Press lock housing 2 upward Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position aluminum topcase on while making sure that claw topcase carrier and slide for- Press lock housing 2 down- grips around carrier.

  • Page 121: Care

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

  • Page 122: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Do not use silicone sprays or with plenty of water and BMW Do not use cleaning agents that care products that contain auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- contain alcohol, solvents or abra- silicone.

  • Page 123: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW pivots with a suitable lubricant. Motorrad recommends remov- Coat bare metal and chrome- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- plated parts with an acid-free mover. Then add a protective grease (Vaseline). wax coating to the paint at these Park motorcycle in a dry room, locations.

  • Page 124: Technical Data

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 125: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt on quick-release axle M8 x 25 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Axle screw in front quick-re- lease axle M14 x 1.5...
  • Page 126 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 127: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 128: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI with regular unleaded gasoline (RON 91) Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption), (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 129: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil SAE 15W-50 Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends...

  • Page 130: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed manual transmission inte- grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear 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 131: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16/42 sprocket) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down forks Spring travel, front 9.1 in (230 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm...

  • Page 132: Brakes

    Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.15"...
  • Page 133 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, with cold tires 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires...

  • Page 134: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 135: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDS in the tail- 6, Brake / taillight lamp Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame design...

  • Page 136: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 77.2 in (1960 mm), without rider at unladen weight with low dual seat 75.6 in (1920 mm), without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 505 lbs (229 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1001 lbs (454 kg)

  • Page 137: Service

    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 138: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service To ensure that your BMW con- of a breakdown (BMW Roadside sistently remains in optimal con- Assistance, breakdown assis- With its worldwide service net- dition BMW Motorrad urges you tance, vehicle recovery and re- work, BMW Motorrad can provide to observe the recommended trieval, etc.).
  • Page 139 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 BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 140: 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 141 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145: 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 146 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 147: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 5 Control, 13 Checking fluid level at rear, 85 Operating, 42 Checking front fluid level, 84 Control, 13 Self-diagnosis, 67 Front reservoir, 10 Operating, 41 Technology in detail, 77 Rear reservoir, 10 Self-diagnosis, 66 Brake pads Warning lamp, 28 Technology in detail, 76 Breaking in, 68...
  • Page 148 Replacing low-beam bulb in Coolant Engine Checking level, 86 headlight, 101 Starting, 65 Fill level indicator, 10 Replacing parking light Technical data, 125 Topping up, 87 bulb, 102 Warning lamp, 26 Warning lamp, 25 Technical data, 132 Engine oil Warning lamp, 26 Checking level, 81 Fill location, 8 Damping...
  • Page 149 Frame Helmet holder Lights Technical data, 133 Position on vehicle, 11 Control, 13 Front wheel stand Securing helmet, 52 Lowbeam headlamp, 38 Mounting, 99 Horn Operating headlight flasher, 38 Fuel Control, 13 Operating high-beam head Fill level indicator, 29 lamp, 38 Fill location, 10 Operating parking lights, 38 Ignition...
  • Page 150 Motorcycle Off-road mode Pre-Ride-Check, 66 Adjusting, 43 Care, 119 Programming, 58 Technology in detail, 75 Cleaning, 119 Offroad riding, 69 Lashing down with straps, 73 Onboard power socket Parking, 71 Rear-wheel drive Information on use, 113 Returning to use, 121 Technical data, 129 Position on vehicle, 8 Storage, 121...
  • Page 151 Spark plugs Clutch, 128 Transmission Technical data, 128 Technical data, 132 Dimensions, 133 Troubleshooting chart, 122 Speedometer, 16 Electrical system, 132 Turn indicators Spring preload Engine, 125 Control, 13 Adjusting, 47 Engine oil, 127 Operating, 39 Adjustment element, 10 Frame, 133 Type plate Tool, 11 Fuel, 126...
  • Page 152 Outside temperature warning, 26 Overview, 18 Weights Payload table, 11 Technical data, 134 Wheels Check spokes, 88 Check wheel rims, 88 Install front wheel, 93 Installing rear wheel, 98 Removing front wheel, 91 Removing rear wheel, 97 Size changes, 91 Technical data, 130...
  • Page 154 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 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 155 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418558897* Order No.: 01 41 8 558 897 08.2014, 4th edition, 07...

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