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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at 3 Status indicators ..19 Tire Pressure Control the end of this Rider's Manual ....41 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 General brake system ..74 motorcycle ... . . 114 10 Service ... . . 135 Brake system with BMW Cleaning sensitive BMW Motorrad Motorrad ABS .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of maintenance work ..139 Confirmation of service ....144...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Should you want to sell your BMW Motorrad retail- BMW one day, please also re- Results of an action. member to turn over the Rid- er's Manual to the new owner; Reference to a page EWS Electronic immobilizer.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual für Normung e. V. (DIN) and describes optional equipment comply with its tolerance reg- (OE) offered by BMW and se- ulations. Versions for individ- lected optional accessories ual countries may differ. (OA). This explains why the...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath seat ....Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight adjustment (vertical) beneath instru- ment cluster ( Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjusting rear damping on standard running gear Oil sight glass ( Filler neck, engine oil Adjusting front damping on sport running gear (OE) ( Adjusting front spring preload on sport running...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Onboard socket ( Fill location for fuel Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjusting rear rebound- stage damping on sport running gear (OE) ( Adjusting rear pressure- stage damping on sport running gear (OE) (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Hook wrench Unlocking passenger seat ( Table of tire pressures Onboard toolkit ( 110) Battery ( 110)

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Control, odometer 39), Operation of onboard computer ABS button Pushbutton, horn Left turn indicator button 50), Hazard warning flashers button ( High-beam headlight switch ( 48), Switch for headlight flasher...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Heated hand grips switch Right turn indicator button ( 50), Hazard warning flashers button Turn indicators off button 51), Hazard warn- ing flashers off button...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Indicator light for anti- theft alarm (OE) and sen- sor for instrument cluster lighting Adjustment of clock 40), Control, odometer ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 20: Headlight

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

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . ABS warning light ... Function indicators ... . General warning indicators.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and indicator ABS warning light lights In some countries a different display of the ABS warning light is possible. Alternative display of ABS warning light. Function indicators Fuel capacity (OE) Clock ( 40), Area for The horizontal bars un- TPC displays 41), Indicator light, left turn...

  • Page 23: General Warning Indicators

    Engine temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show the engine temperature level. General warning indicators Display General warnings are dis- played by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow.
  • Page 24 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warning Electronic immobilizer is active appears. Lights up yellow FUEL! warning Fuel down to reserve ( appears. Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( Flashes in red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient Displayed with Engine oil level too low (...
  • Page 25 Display Meaning Is indicated Ice warning (OE) ( DWALO! warning Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) weak appears DWA! Lights up yellow warning Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead appears.
  • Page 26 Reserve share of fuel placed, preferably by an In exceptional cases, the en- capacity authorized BMW Motorrad gine stops and can no longer retailer. be started. Otherwise, the 1.1 gal (4 l) engine runs in emergency op-...
  • Page 27 BMW Motorrad retailer. preferably an authorized Checking engine oil level BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine oil pressure If oil level is too low:...
  • Page 28 Continued driving is possi- rized BMW Motorrad retail- ble until the battery is dis- Rear light or brake light bulb charged. However, the en- defective. gine can die suddenly and...
  • Page 29 LAMPS! warning appears. shop, preferably an autho- above 3 °C. rized BMW Motorrad retail- Always take extra care and A defective bulb places think well ahead when tem- your safety at risk be- peratures are low; remember...

  • Page 30: Warning Indicators Of Tire Pressure Control Tpc Oe

    In the display area of the Contact a specialized work- clock or the onboard shop, preferably an autho- computer, the air pressure of rized BMW Motorrad retail- the front wheel 1 and the rear wheel 2 are displayed with the text . The critical air...
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow The critical air Tire pressure in limit area of permis- pressure flashes sible tolerance ( Flashes in red The critical air Tire pressure outside permissible pressure flashes tolerance ( Transmission error ( "...
  • Page 32 Tire pressure outside workshop, preferably an au- permissible tolerance The critical air pressure thorized BMW Motorrad re- flashes. General warning light tailer. flashes in red. If you are unsure about the The measured tire pressure is...
  • Page 33 Contact a specialized work- Have the fault eliminated shop, preferably an autho- by a specialized workshop, Watch the TPC display in rized BMW Motorrad retail- another environment. A preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. permanent fault has not occurred until the general A system fault has occurred.

  • Page 34: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    ABS warning indicators Display ABS warnings are indi- cated by the ABS warn- ing light. The warning light can light up continuously or flash. In some countries an alterna- tive display of the ABS warn- ing light is possible. Possible country- dependent versions.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 36 ABS deactivated an ABS error ( 77). ABS warning light ON. Have the malfunction cor- rected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, The ABS system has been preferably an authorized deactivated by the driver. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Front and rear seats ... lock ......Helmet holder .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Parking lights and all func- Switching off ignition tion circuits switched on. steering lock Engine can be started. Keys Pre-ride check is You receive one master key performed. ( and one spare key. If a key is with OE Anti-Lock Brake lost, please note the informa- System (ABS):...

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Locking handlebars Turn handlebars to full left BMW Motorrad retailer dis- able particular keys, for exam- or right lock position. ple in the event that you lose Turn key to position 3 while your keys. The engine cannot moving handlebars slightly.

  • Page 40: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Replacement and spare keys tive again. are only available through an Hazard warning flashers in authorized BMW Motorrad re- operation. tailer. The keys are part of an Left/right turn indicator integrated security system, so lights flash.

  • Page 41: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Switching off hazard Odometer and always reappears on the mul- tifunction display. warning flashers tripmeters Operating odometer Press turn-indicator cancel Press button 1 once briefly. button 1. On motorcycles without an The hazard warning flashers onboard computer and with- are switched off. out TPC, the operation of the odometer described in the fol- lowing can also be carried out...

  • Page 42: Clock

    Total distance covered The determined residu- Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) al range is an approxi- Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) mate reading. BMW Motor- Operating range (after rad therefore recommends reaching reserve level) that you do not try to use the...

  • Page 43: Tire Pressure Control

    Press and hold INFO button until display changes. The display stops flashing. Clock setting ended. Tire Pressure Control Displaying tire pressures Switch on ignition. Press INFO button 1 repeat- Press and hold INFO button edly until total mileage is until display changes. shown.

  • Page 44: Onboard Computer Oe

    Onboard computer Selecting readings Switch on ignition. The tire pressures are shown The onboard-computer dis- alternately with the clock. play field indicates the values The left-hand value indicates below in the following order the air pressure of the front beginning with the current wheel, and the right-hand val- value: INFO button 1 once each...

  • Page 45: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature select some other display Resetting average speed mode. Calculation of average speed The display of the ambient Repeatedly press INFO temperature 1 is only active button 1 until the average when the engine is running. speed appears in the Otherwise is shown.
  • Page 46 SET"). used, which does not always Display shows "--.- mpg". match the value that can be shown on the display. The determined range is an approximate read- ing. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends that you do not...

  • Page 47: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Side-stand retracted. authorized BMW Motorrad refueling. retailer. The readings mean: Oil level Emergency ON/OFF : Oil level is correct. switch CHECK : Check oil level. >Displayed until correct oil level has been detect- ed again.

  • Page 48: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    The engine can be easily and Heated hand grips grips are switched off to en- sure starting capability. quickly switched off using the emergency ON/OFF switch. Heated hand grips switch Heating function off. 50 % heat output (one The handlebar grips can be A Operating position.

  • Page 49: Brakes

    bar controls on the handle- Distance between handle- when the motorcycle is bars or the handlebars in their stationary. bar grip and clutch lever in- mounts. creases. Turn adjusting screw 1 Adjusting the clutch lever counterclockwise. while driving can lead to Distance between handle- accidents.

  • Page 50: Lights

    Distance between handle- ignition switched on or by op- Press bottom part of erating the headlight flasher. bar grip and handbrake switch 1 for high-beam lever decreases. headlight. Switching on high-beam High-beam headlight is Lights headlight switched on as long as switch is pressed (headlight Switching on side lights flasher).

  • Page 51: Headlight

    If you are unsure specialized workshop, prefer- Switching off parking whether the basic ably an authorized BMW Mo- lights headlight setting is correct, torrad retailer. Switch on ignition. consult a specialized...

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    Adjusting headlight range A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indica- tor button 1. B Position with heavy pay- load The left-hand turn indicator Headlight range adjust- switched on. ment The indicator light for left- Turn indicators To avoid dazzling oncoming hand turn indicator flashes.

  • Page 53: Front And Rear Seats

    Switching off turn Front and rear seats indicators Removing driver's seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. Press right-hand turn indi- cator button 2. Right-hand turn indicator Press turn-indicator cancel switched on. button 3. Indicator light for right-hand After driving for approx.
  • Page 54 Lift front of seat and remove Insert driver's seat in Pull and hold unlocking toward upward. mounts 1 and press down loop 1 and pull out firmly in front area passenger seat toward Installing driver's seat front. Driver's seat clicks audibly into place.

  • Page 55: Helmet Holder

    Insert passenger seat in Pull steel cable through un- The helmet catch can mounts 1 and slide toward der rear frame 3 and thread scratch the paneling. rear eyes of steel cable into hel- When hooking on the helmet, met holder slit 2. Passenger seat clicks audi- watch the position of the hel- bly into place twice.

  • Page 56: Mirrors

    Mirrors tion of this motorcycle can be flashing to being continuously switched off. lit. Adjusting mirrors Observe additional informa- Release ABS button with- tion on the ABS system from in five seconds after ABS 75). warning light lights up. The warning indicators Switching off ABS for ABS fault and ABS function...

  • Page 57: Chassis Settings

    ABS warning light goes Chassis settings Damping and spring out; if self-diagnosis preload Spring preload and is not completed, the ABS The damping must be adapt- weight warning light changes from ed to the spring preload. An The spring preload on the being continuously lit to increase in spring preload re- rear wheel must be adapted...
  • Page 58 Adjusting damping on rear wheel The motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping char- acteristic to suit the spring To increase spring preload, Adjust rear wheel damping, preload. turn adjustment ring 1 using a screwdriver to turn Make sure the ground is clockwise using onboard...

  • Page 59: Settings On Sport Running Gear Oe

    To reduce absorption, turn To increase spring preload, adjusting screw 1 in arrow turn adjustment ring 2 direction S. clockwise. To decrease spring preload, Rear-wheel damping turn adjustment ring 2 coun- basic setting terclockwise. Screws adjusting screw Spring-preload basic completely to right (H), setting then back a 3/4 turn.
  • Page 60 Adjusting spring preload Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the on front wheel, on motorcycle. motorcycles with activated charcoal filter The position of the activated charcoal filter does not permit the adjustment of the spring preload on the front wheel with the standard wrench.
  • Page 61 Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping char- acteristic to suit the spring To increase damping, turn To loosen locking, turn ad- preload.
  • Page 62 Spring-preload basic setting 6.2 in (158 mm) (Spring length (rear wheel not loaded)) To lock, turn adjustment ring 1 clockwise with tool from toolkit while holding To turn adjustment rings, in- To increase spring preload, adjustment ring 2 in place sert tool from toolkit 1 from turn adjustment ring 2 with tool from second toolk-...
  • Page 63 To decrease rebound-stage damping, turn adjustment ring 1 clockwise. Rebound-stage basic setting with OE Sport sus- pension: Turn lower adjustment Adjust rebound-stage Adjust pressure-stage wheel (on piston rod) damping on adjustment damping on adjustment completely to right, then ring 1. ring 1.

  • Page 64: Tires

    To decrease pressure-stage Suspension-strut damping, turn adjustment length basic setting ring 1 in direction S. with OE Sport sus- Pressure-stage basic pension: setting Screw lower spring plate with OE Sport sus- completely down. (Full pension: tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Turn upper adjustment Loosen screws 3 of splash...
  • Page 65 At high road speeds, tire Rear tire pressure valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu- gal force. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single To avoid a sudden loss of tire rider, with cold tire) pressure, use a metal valve 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver cap with rubber sealing ring with passenger and/or...

  • Page 67: Riding

    Refueling ..... Tire Pressure Control TPC . . . General brake system ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    Inhaling exhaust fumes of the year. Your authorized cle. therefore represents a BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross health hazard and can even glad to advise you and has weight limit and observe the...

  • Page 69: Catalytic Converter

    Do not touch parts of the igni- Risk of fire Tampering with the tion system when the engine control unit of the Temperatures at the exhaust is running. electronic engine- are high. management system Flammable materials Catalytic converter (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Modification of the If misfiring causes unburned clothing and luggage, etc.)

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine Use the following checklist Side stand to check important functions, You cannot start the motor- settings and wear limits be- cycle with the side stand ex- fore you ride off. tended and a gear engaged. Brakes The engine will switch itself off Front and rear brake fluid if you start it with the trans-...
  • Page 71 The readiness for operation CHECK! warning appears. Recharge the battery before of the BMW Motorrad Integral you start the engine, or use ABS is checked by the self- jump leads and a donor bat- diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is tery to start.

  • Page 72: Running In

    Do not exceed the engine by a specialized workshop, run-in speeds. preferably an authorized Phase 2 BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine run-in speed Checking the wheel sensors while starting off. Running in ABS warning light flash- <4000 min...

  • Page 73: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Brake pads New tires have not The side stand is de- achieved their full signed to support only New brake pads must "bed adhesion yet. There is a the weight of the motorcycle. down" and therefore do not danger of accidents when Do not lean or sit on the mo- achieve their optimum fric- driving at extreme angles.

  • Page 74: Refueling

    Turn handlebars to full left Sit on motorcycle and use Fuel can attack the ma- or right lock position. left foot to retract side terial of the windshield stand. and the side wind deflec- Check that motorcycle is tors, making them cloudy or standing firmly.

  • Page 75: Tire Pressure Control

    Open fuel tank cap with ig- Tire Pressure Control Recommended fuel nition key by turning coun- type terclockwise. Function 95 ROZ/RON (Super un- A sensor is located in each leaded (fuel type can be tire, which measures the air used with reduced perfor- temperature and the air pres- mance and consumption)) sure inside the tire and sends...

  • Page 76: General Brake System

    two sets of wheels with TPC Air pressure within the per- engine's braking effect as well. sensors can be driven. If a missible tolerance. TPC control unit is installed, Air pressure at the limits of Wet brakes however the wheels have no the permissible tolerance.

  • Page 77: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    At this point in time, the creased brake pad wear. stability is lost, and a fall can BMW Motorrad ABS must Check the brake pad thick-...
  • Page 78 BMW Motorrad pressure. dynamic load distribution can- ABS is unable to counteract not follow the increased de- their effects.
  • Page 79 Unusual driving conditions: driving physics. The system To ensure that the BMW Mo- is not optimized for special Driving on the rear wheel torrad Integral ABS is in an requirements resulting under (wheely) for a longer period.

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Onboard socket ....

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW- ing conditions experienced by approved products, and ex-...
  • Page 83 off the ignition and/or during starting, the onboard sock- et is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical system. Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: do not impede the rider do not restrict or obstruct...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Toolkit ......Engine oil ..... General brake system .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    3 Oil cap wrench your authorized BMW Motor- fort. rad retailer. Removing and installing cap If special tightening torques of oil fill location...
  • Page 87 Repair Manual on DVD/CD- front, on motorcycles with- ROM, which is also available 3 Allen key, 3/8", 22 mm out activated charcoal filter from your BMW Motorrad re- Removing and installing Adjusting spring preload at tailer. front wheel rear, fix adjustment ring in...

  • Page 88: Engine Oil

    5 Socket wrench interpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities. 3x open-ended wrench, e.g. To ensure that the display of removing and installing bat- the engine oil level is correct, tery terminals only check the oil level after a 6 Adapter longer trip.

  • Page 89: General Brake System

    Always make sure that the oil ized workshop, preferably by MIN mark: level is correct. an authorized BMW Motorrad Top up engine oil. retailer. Wipe the area around the If the oil level is above the filler neck clean.

  • Page 90: Brake Pads

    BMW Motor- under certain circumstances wheel and fork tube at rad retailer. to brake damage. brake caliper. In order to ensure the operat- Checking brake ing reliability of the brake sys- operation tem, make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond Pull the handbrake lever.
  • Page 91 0.04 in (1 mm) (Wear limit) If the brake disk is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 92: Brake Fluid

    Move handlebars into mark. (Brake-fluid reser- wear. straight-ahead position. voir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops below the permissible level: Have the defect correct- ed as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 93: Clutch

    The brake fluid level in a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized the brake-fluid reser- level voir drops due to brake pad BMW Motorrad retailer. A low fluid level in the wear. brake reservoir can al- Clutch low air to penetrate the brake Checking clutch system.

  • Page 94: Tires

    If the tire preferably an authorized Read off the clutch fluid lev- tread has worn down to the BMW Motorrad retailer. level of the marks, the tire is el at the reservoir 1. completely worn. The loca-...

  • Page 95: Rims

    Removing front wheel Approved wheels and Place motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- tires torrad recommends BMW For every size of tire, BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Motorrad has tested certain Installing rear wheel stand makes and approved those it 100) The TPC sensors can be has found to be roadworthy.
  • Page 96 Remove screws 1 on left Push brake pads in brake Once the calipers have and right. caliper 3 apart slightly by been removed, there is rocking back and forth A in Lift off mudguard toward a risk of the brake pads be- relation to brake disks 4.
  • Page 97 Mounting front wheel stand brake, in particular of the BMW Motorrad ABS, can be damaged. Take care not to damage the brake system, in particular the ABS sensor with cable and the ABS sensor ring.
  • Page 98 Ease brake calipers onto brake disks. with OE Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS): Mount spacing bushing 7 Lift front wheel and install on left side on wheel hub. quick-release axle 6 with appropriate torque. Roll front wheel into front forks. Quick-release axle in The cable of the ABS axle mount with OE Anti-Lock Brake...
  • Page 99 Place motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- torrad recommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Installing rear wheel stand 100) Engage first gear. Install mounting screws 2 Insert mudguard in brack- with appropriate torque. et 1. Install screws on left and Brake caliper on slider right.

  • Page 100: Front Wheel Stand

    A front wheel stand for sim- fied torque can work loose or ple, safe changing of the front their threads can suffer dam- wheel is available from BMW age. Motorrad. The front wheel Always have the tightening stand with the BMW special...

  • Page 101: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Use locating pins 3 to set This rear wheel stand with so far inward that it does not front wheel stand to desired the BMW special tool num- touch the sensor ring of the height. ber 36 3 980 can be obtained BMW Motorrad ABS.

  • Page 102: Lamps

    Installing rear wheel stand Push the rear wheel stand Raise the motorcycle, simul- from the right into the rear taneously pressing the lever axle. downwards until the motor- Set the desired height of the cycle stands vertically. Apply the retaining disk rear wheel stand using the from the left;...
  • Page 103 users to oversee you and Replacing high- your motorcycle. beam/low-beam bulb Replace defective bulbs as If it is not standing firm- soon as possible; always car- ly, the motorcycle could ry a complete set of spare topple in the course of the bulbs if possible.
  • Page 104 Remove bulb 6. Install bulb while ensuring Close and lock spring correct position of lug 7 strap 5. Replace defective bulb. (high beam bottom/low High-beam headlight beam top) and make bulb sure that bulb is properly engaged. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W...
  • Page 105 To achieve better acces- sibility, turn the handle- bars to the left. Install cover 2 (low beam) or Remove bulb socket 3 by cover 3 (high beam). turning counterclockwise. Replacing parking light bulb Take off cover cap 1. If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 106 Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb socket 3 by turn- Install cover cap 1. ing clockwise. Replacing front turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could Press bulb 4 into socket. topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 107 Remove screw 1. Remove bulb holder 2 from Insert bulb 3 into bulb sock- lamp housing by turning it counterclockwise. Install bulb socket 2 in lamp Remove bulb 3 from bulb housing by turning clock- holder. wise. Replace defective bulb. Insert lamp housing in mir- ror housing.
  • Page 108 Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it coun- Replacing rear turn terclockwise. indicator bulb Replace defective bulb. If it is not standing firm- Bulb of rear turn indi- ly, the motorcycle could cators topple in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 109: Jump-Starting

    Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of Install bulb 2 by turning Install screw 1.

  • Page 110: Battery

    Removing driver's seat itive terminal of the donor To start the engine, do battery. not use start sprays or similar items. Connect black jump lead to When jump-starting the en- gine, do not disconnect the negative terminal of donor Installing driver's seat battery and then to nega- battery from the onboard electrical system.
  • Page 111 Charging the battery via BMW Motorrad has de- battery. the onboard socket is veloped a trickle-charger only possible with suitable Charge the disconnect- specially designed for com- chargers.
  • Page 112 The motorcycle's Removing battery Remove negative cable 3 onboard electronics first. Make sure the ground is know when the battery is Then take off protective level and firm and park the fully charged. The onboard cap 2 of positive terminal motorcycle.
  • Page 113 Switch off ignition. Insert battery into battery compartment, with positive terminal on right in direction of travel. An incorrect installation sequence increases the risk of short-circuiting. Always observe the proper sequence. Never install the battery with- Push battery retaining out the protective cap. strap 4 over battery and Install positive cable.

  • Page 115: Care

    Care Care products ....114 Washing your motorcycle ..114 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......115 Paint care .

  • Page 116: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry. your authorized BMW Mo- mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies torrad retailer.

  • Page 117: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Soften stubborn dirt and Clean plastic parts with water cooling. dead insects by covering and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden the affected areas with a wet sion. This includes in particu- hose with low water pressure.

  • Page 118: Paint Care

    Paint care cloth or cotton ball. BMW stand pivot with a suitable Motorrad recommends re- lubricant. Washing the motorcycle moving tar spots with BMW Coat bare metal and regularly will help counteract Tar Remover. Then add a chrome-plated parts with...
  • Page 119 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..120 Threaded fasteners ... 121 Engine ..... . . 123 Riding specifications .

  • Page 122: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 68). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 68).

  • Page 123: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 124 Rear suspension Value Valid Locknut for spring base adjust- ment on upper spring plate 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) with OE Sport suspension: Locknut for length adjustment on lower spring plate 30 lb/ft (40 Nm) with OE Sport suspension: Splash guard on spring strut Hand-tight with OE Sport...

  • Page 125: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted four-stroke opposed twin with one overhead camshaft each, air- cooled with oil-cooled exhaust section and electronic engine management Effective displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore diameter 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.5:1 Rated output...
  • Page 126 Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classifica- tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom- mends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo- torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
  • Page 127 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- 30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tem- peratures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moder- ate temperatures SAE 15 W- 40 32 °F ( 0 °C) SAE 20 W- 40 32 °F ( 0 °C) SAE 5 W- 50 -4 °F ( -20 °C), High-quality and synthetic...

  • Page 128: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 3.15 s Clutch Clutch design single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated torsional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Gear ratios Transmission gear ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio...

  • Page 129: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Shaft drive with bevel gears Rear-wheel drive gear ratio 2.62:1 Running gear Front suspension design BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in en- gine and on telescopic fork, centrally posi- tioned spring strut mounted in leading link and main frame with OE Sport suspension:...
  • Page 130 Rear suspension design BMW Paralever, consisting of rear-wheel swinging arm with centrally arranged sus- pension strut, torque strut supported on rear axle housing and on frame. Rear-wheel suspension design Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, travel-dependent pressure- stage damping, steplessly adjustable...

  • Page 131: Brakes

    Brakes Front-wheel brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear-wheel brake design Hydraulically actuated disk brake with 2- piston floating caliper and brake disk mount- ed on rear-wheel drive Rear brake lining material Organic Wheels and tires...

  • Page 132: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Capacity of onboard socket...
  • Page 133 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.01 ±0.1 Spark-plug electrode gap 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New 0.04 in (1 mm), Wear limit Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des- Bosch YR5LDE ignation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.01 ±0.1 Secondary spark-plug electrode gap...

  • Page 134: Frame

    Frame Frame design Lattice-tube frame with steel front and center section, aluminum rear section and carrying drive unit Location of type plate On inside right of front panel carrier Location of frame number Upper midsection of frame front Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.7 in (2151 mm) Motorcycle height 46.3 in (1177 mm), in DIN normal-load posi-...

  • Page 135: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 470 lbs (213 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 904 lbs (410 kg) Maximum payload (without OE) 434 lbs (197 kg)

  • Page 137: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..136 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 136...

  • Page 138: Bmw Motorrad Service

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. money in the long run. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 139: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown

    BMW Motorrad service must be performed after a certain time, others depend network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the...

  • Page 140: Schedules

    42,000 the distance it has covered. miles/70,000 km etc.) if this Your authorized BMW Motor- distance is covered within a rad retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...

  • Page 141: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-In Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 142 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 143 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 144 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 145 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...

  • Page 146: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 147 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 148 Brake fluid Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking front brake fluid Adjusting clutch lever, 46 level, 90 Checking operation, 91 Button, 15 Checking rear brake fluid Fluid reservoir, 11 Warning light, 20 level, 91 Technical data, 126 Accessories Front fluid tank, 13 Commissioning, 116 General instructions, 80 Rear fluid reservoir, 13...
  • Page 149 Engine Front shock absorber system Hazard warning flashers, 15 Engine-electronics warning Adjusting, 58 Switching off, 39 indicator, 24 Adjusting on sport running Switching on, 38 Starting, 68 gear, 11 Headlight Technical data, 123 Front suspension preload Adjusting for RHD/LHD Temperature display, 20 Adjusting, 57 traffic, 49 Engine oil...
  • Page 150 Indicator lights, 17 Replacing low-beam Motorcycle bulb, 101 Overview, 20 Care, 113 Replacing parking light Cleaning, 113 Instrument cluster Lighting sensor, 17 bulb, 103 General view of left side, 11 Overview, 17 Replacing rear turn indicator General view of right bulb, 106 side, 13 Technical data, 131...
  • Page 151 Selecting readings, 42 Rear suspension preload Safety instructions, 66 Adjusting, 55 Onboard socket, 13, 80 Brakes, 74 Adjusting for sport running Overview of warning indica- Correct loading, 66 tors, 22, 29, 33 gear, 59 Seat lock, 11 Adjusting on sport running Service, 136 gear, 11 Parking lights, 18...
  • Page 152 Technical data Checking tread depth, 92 Wheels Brakes, 129 Installing front wheel, 95 Running in, 71 Bulbs, 131 Installing rear wheel, 98 Technical data, 129 Clutch, 126 Removing front wheel, 93 Toolkit, 14 Dimensions, 132 Removing rear wheel, 97 Overview, 84, 85 Electrical system, 130 Service set, 85 Technical data, 129...
  • Page 153 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 154 Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire *01477706097* BMW recommends *01477706097* Order No.: 01 47 7 706 097 07.2006, 2nd Edition...
  • Page 155 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...

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