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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS...
  • 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 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

    Instrument cluster ... 19 BMW Motorrad ABS ..44 Battery ..... . 67 BMW Motorrad ASC .
  • Page 5 Fairings and panels ..133 BMW Motorrad ABS ..86 Brakes ....154 Air filter .
  • Page 6 ..... . 163 Maintenance schedule ..167 Standard BMW Service . . . 168 Confirmation of mainte- nance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Special informa- Optional extra. to hand over this Rider's Manual; tion on operating and in-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    For this rea- Electronic immobilizer. If your BMW is equipped with son, aspects of your motorcycle options or accessories not de- Anti-theft alarm. may vary from the descriptions scribed in this Rider's Manual, in this Operating instructions.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under fairing .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard socket ( Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 107)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 112) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 111) Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 113) Damping adjustment...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Standard tool kit ( 106) Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (in vehicle rear) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Rider's Manual (under the control unit) ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 136) Air filter housing ( 134)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Selecting display readings 38). with onboard computer Resetting average data 39). Hazard warning flashers with additional LED headlight Operating auxiliary head- lights ( Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) ESA control (...
  • Page 19 ABS operation ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC control (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated grip ( with ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter button ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Set the clock ( 37). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Selecting display readings 38). Reset tripmeter ( 39).
  • Page 22 Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) 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 23: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and indicator lamps .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning light for elec- tronic engine management with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated handlebar grip set- ting ( with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due ( Reading display area of the odometer ( without display with onboard...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Coolant temperature display with onboard computer 10 without display with onboard Mileage covered since computer reaching the fuel reserve Gear indicator, "N" appears in neutral 11 Fuel level ( Average fuel consumption 12 Setting riding mode with ABS and ASC Selecting off-road mode Average speed 47).

  • Page 26: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS warning lamp ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning lamp ( Fuel-reserve warning lamp 25) ( Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel Headlight high beam indi- cator lamp Indicator lamp for right turn indicator with additional LED headlight...

  • Page 27: Fuel Level

    Fuel level Fuel reserve NOTICE Due to the complex fuel tank ge- The fuel level in the fuel tank, The ABS symbol can be shown ometry, the fill level cannot be when the fuel warning lamp differently depending on the determined in the upper filling switches on, depends on the country.

  • Page 28: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, the odometer reading for the re- preferably an authorized calculated early service falls to BMW Motorrad retailer, for within 621 miles (1,000 km), the setting of the date. remaining miles (kilometers) 1 are counted down in 62-mile...

  • Page 29: Warning Lights

    by temporarily reverting to the display reading. When ambient temperatures drop below 37°F (3°C) the tem- perature display responds by flashing a warning indicating pos- sible ice formation on the road surface. The display automat- ically switches from any other mode to the temperature read- Warnings for which no separate If the display in the value area 2...
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 Topping up coolant ( 113). Have the defective key re- placed, preferably by an autho- min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) Possible cause: rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Refueling procedure ( 81). The coolant temperature is too Fuel down to reserve high.
  • Page 33 Safety risk no longer be started. Otherwise, rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace defective bulbs as the engine runs in the emer- soon as possible; it is best gency operating mode.

  • Page 34: Outside Temperature

    At a low outside temperature, the vehicle battery disconnected. tivated by the driver. icy conditions must expected Contact a specialist service fa- Switch on ABS function on bridges and in shady road cility, preferably an authorized 45). areas. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 35: Abs Error

    Possible cause: thorized workshop, preferably with Automatic Stability Control The ASC system has been deac- an authorized BMW Motorrad (ASC) tivated by the driver. retailer. Switch on ASC. ASC indicator and warning ASC intervention light flashes slowly.
  • Page 36 ASC functionality is no longer available. Observe addi- tional information on situations which can lead to an ASC error 89). Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an au- thorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Rider's Manual (US Model) ..57 BMW Motorrad ABS ....44 BMW Motorrad ASC ....45 Riding mode .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch

    ( Battery can be recharged via for this purpose, preferably an with Automatic Stability Control onboard socket. authorized BMW Motorrad re- (ASC) Locking handlebars tailer. ASC self-diagnosis in progress. Turn handlebars to left.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer

    "authorized" for Emergency and spare keys are your motorcycle. only available through an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. NOTICE The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to the retailer is under an obligation to...

  • Page 40: Display

    Display with onboard computer Selecting display readings Switch on ignition. Press and hold button 1 until hours 2 flash. Press button 1 to select the Press button repeatedly until display in value area 2. desired hours are shown. The following data can be dis- Press and hold button until played: Press button 1 to select the...

  • Page 41: Stopwatch

    Resetting tripmeter Stopwatch Switch on ignition. Select desired trip odometer. Press and hold button 1 until displayed value has been reset. As an alternative to the odome- ter, the stopwatch 2 can be dis- Stopwatch played. The display consists of Press and hold button 1 until hours, minutes, seconds and with onboard computer...
  • Page 42 the onboard computer must be Interchanging button operated with the button 1. functions The stopwatch continues to run in the background when the display is temporarily switched over to the odometer. The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off.

  • Page 43: Lights

    High-beam headlight and : operation of stopwatch If the engine was started. with button 2 in instrument If the vehicle is pushed while headlight flasher cluster. the ignition is switched on. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and NOTICE button 2 simultaneously until the display changes.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    Hazard warning ing time and distance have been reached. flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. NOTICE The hazard warning flashers Immediately after switching off place a strain on the battery. the ignition push button 1 to Do not use the hazard warning the left and hold until the park- flashers for longer than absolutely Press button 1 to left to switch...

  • Page 45: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the switch (kill switch) emergency on/off switch. Press button 1 to switch on hazard warning flashers. Ignition can be switched off. Emergency on/off switch Press button 1 again to switch (kill switch) Engine switched off off hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 46: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    2 is battery if you are riding at low shown. BMW Motorrad ABS engine speeds. If the battery is Switch off ABS function inadequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure Stop motorcycle or switch on starting capability.

  • Page 47: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    ABS indicator light lights ride at more than 5 km/h, an ABS fault has occurred. BMW Motorrad ASC Press and hold button 1 until with Automatic Stability Control ABS warning lamp's display (ASC) with Automatic Stability Control changes.

  • Page 48: Riding Mode

    ABS and ASC Release button 1 within two light goes out, and starts seconds. to flash if self-diagnosis has not BMW Motorrad developed for your motorcycle two usage sce- ASC indicator and warning been completed. narios, from which you can select light continues to be lit up.
  • Page 49 Switch off-road mode (Enduro) The optimum wheel slip level is during off-road riding on only. adjusted for every road surface for the ABS as well as ASC sys- Switching on ignition ( 36). tem. NOTICE NOTICE If a riding mode was selected Detailed information regarding prior to switching the ignition the off-road mode can be found...

  • Page 50: Clutch

    Symbol for road mode disap- Mode adjustment is active. At standstill: Activation takes pears. place after approx. 2 seconds. Symbol for off-road mode 2 flashes. Symbol for road operation 2 is Adjust road operation continuously displayed. with ABS and ASC Symbol for off-road mode is hidden.

  • Page 51: Brakes

    Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING Modified position of the brake-fluid reservoir. Air in the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fit- ting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- wise to increase distance be- WARNING tween clutch lever and handle-...

  • Page 52: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) on Adjusting mirrors clamping piece 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring Slide protective cap 1 up over preload of the rear suspension to screw connection on mirror Move mirror to the desired po- suit the load carried by the mo-...

  • Page 53: Damping

    Damping Poorer handling. Adjust damping characteristic Setting to changed spring preload. Damping must be adjusted to the To increase spring preload, road conditions and the spring turn adjustment wheel 2 clock- preload. wise using toolkit. A rough road surface requires To decrease spring preload, softer damping than a smooth turn adjustment wheel 2 coun-...

  • Page 54: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    ESA Electronic To decrease damping, turn ad- justing screw 1 in arrow direc- Suspension Adjustment tion S. with Electronic Suspension Ad- Basic setting of rear justment (ESA) wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjustment options You can use the ESA Electronic without Electronic Suspension Adjustment feature Suspension Adjustment to adapt damping on the rear...

  • Page 55: Tires

    COMF comfortable damping NOTICE NORM normal damping SPORt sporty damping The damping cannot be adjusted while the motorcycle is being The display is automatically ridden. hidden again after a short time. If button 1 is not pressed for a Adjust the chassis longer time, damping is set as indicated.

  • Page 56: Headlight

    Tire pressure, front country where vehicles are driven cialized workshop, preferably by in the opposite lane relative to an authorized BMW Motorrad your own country, its asymmetric retailer. 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up, low-beam headlight will tend to with cold tires) blind oncoming traffic.

  • Page 57: Seat

    Adjusting headlight range Basic headlight range adjustment Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while Loosen screws 1 on left and pressing seat downward at right. Loosen screws 1 on left and front to support movement. Adjust headlight by tilting right.

  • Page 58: Helmet Holder

    Take off seat and place on a clean surface with rubber buffers facing downward. Installing seat Secure helmet on helmet ATTENTION holder 1 on left or right using a steel cable. Fastening the helmet on the left-hand side of the motor- cycle.

  • Page 59: Rider's Manual

    When hooking on the helmet, with anti-theft alarm system watch the position of the hel- (DWA) met lock. Guide steel cable through hel- met and bracket and position as shown. Installing seat ( 56). Rider's Manual (US Tightly fold the open side of Model) the bag several times and Stowing the Owner's...

  • Page 61: Alarm System

    Alarm system Overview ......60 Activation ......60 Alarm function .

  • Page 62: Overview

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm To protect the motorcycle bat- tery and to maintain the start- General information on ing capability, the activated DWA switches off automatically after Any attempt to move the motor- several days. However, it remains cycle, change its position, start it active for at least 10 days.
  • Page 63 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor in the control unit (anti- switched off for more than one theft alarm system minute, then the button 1 must activated) be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 64: 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 sensor.

  • Page 65: Deactivation

    Deactivation Reason for triggering of function is automatically reacti- vated after 30 seconds if "Acti- the alarm with anti-theft alarm vation after ignition off" has been After the alarm function has been programmed. Deactivate alarm function deactivated, the DWA indicator light signals the reason for any Turn indicators light up once.
  • Page 66 Programming options Programming DWA The programming function is active. The anti-theft alarm system can The actual programming is car- be adapted to individual needs in ried out in four steps, and Step 2 the following points: is not assigned any function. The Confirmation alarm tone after number of flashing signals on the activation/deactivation of the...

  • Page 67: Logging On Additional Remote Con

    When is it necessary to Step 3: Which alarm tone is to Automatically if more than 30 be selected? seconds pass between two log on a remote control? programming steps. Rising and falling: Should you log on an additional Press button 1. remote control or want to replace The data are not saved when a lost remote control, then you...

  • Page 68: Mote Controls

    When is it necessary to Acknowledgment tone sounds Repeat the three previous work once. steps for each additional re- synchronize the remote mote control. Switch off the ignition within control? ten seconds. The remote control must be syn- Logon ended Press button 2 three times.

  • Page 69: Battery

    Replace battery LED flashes for ten seconds. Position lower housing section on nose 5 of front edge and As soon as the LED goes out, close while watching two guide release button 1 and button 2. pins 6. LED lights up. Install screw.

  • Page 71: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....70 Observe checklist ....73 Starting .

  • Page 72: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized loading information. style accordingly. BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to advise you and has Adjust spring preload and Test the clearance of your mo- the correct clothing for every...
  • Page 73 with aluminum case Insufficient tire inflation pres- Payload of tank rucksack sure Make sure that weight is uni- Poor tire tread formly distributed between right and left. Installed luggage systems, such max 11 lbs (max 5 kg) as cases, topcases and tank Pack heavy pieces of luggage rucksacks.

  • Page 74: Catalytic Converter

    come into contact with the en- the field of view of the instrument Note the points listed for cluster. gine and exhaust system. protection of the catalytic converter. Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Danger of overheating Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter,...

  • Page 75: Observe Checklist

    Starting tions. Damage caused by modifi- Adjust damping on rear wheel cations invalidates the warranty. 51). Starting the engine Do not make any with Electronic Suspension Ad- modifications. ATTENTION justment (ESA) Adjust the chassis ( 53). Observe checklist Sufficient transmission gear- box lubrication only when the Use the following checklist to Checking engine oil level...
  • Page 76 tine is completed will cancel the NOTICE NOTICE remainder of the routine. You cannot start the motorcycle The starting attempt is automati- Phase 1 with the side stand extended and cally interrupted if battery voltage The needles on the tachometer a gear engaged.
  • Page 77 ABS self-diagnosis The self-diagnosis routine is ready for operation. The completed is determining whether self-diagnosis routine runs BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for The ABS indicator and warning automatically when you switch on light goes out. operation. The self-diagnosis the ignition.

  • Page 78: Breaking In

    This initial Accident hazard preferably an authorized reduction in braking efficiency Always think well ahead and BMW Motorrad Retailer. can be compensated for by ex- avoid extreme angles. erting greater pressure on the Breaking in brake levers.

  • Page 79: Speed

    Off-road riding Engine speed warning After driving offroad BMW Motorrad recommends that the following be observed after driving offroad: Tire inflation pressure WARNING Press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until When riding off-road, re- display changes.

  • Page 80: Brakes

    How do you achieve Brake early until the brakes are the shortest stopping Rims braked clean. distances? BMW Motorrad recommends checking the rims for possible The dynamic load distribution be- ATTENTION damage after riding offroad. tween the front and rear wheel Riding on unpaved or dirty changes during braking.

  • Page 81: Parking Your Motorcycle

    The front wheel can lock ing situations: When driving in the rain and ATTENTION Locking up of the front wheel through puddles. is prevented by BMW Motorrad Poor ground conditions in After washing the motorcycle. ABS. area of stand. When driving on roads spread Component damage caused by with salt.

  • Page 82: Refueling

    Do not sit on the motorcycle Damage to the catalytic con- ATTENTION when it is parked on the side verter. stands. Do not refuel with leaded gaso- Folding in of the main stand line or gasoline with metallic during strong movements. Fold out side stand and park additives, e.g.
  • Page 83 Recommended fuel qual- WARNING Escaping of fuel due to ex- Super unleaded (max. 10 % pansion under exposure to ethanol, E10) heat with overfilled fuel tank. 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Accident hazard 89 AKI Do not overfill the fuel tank. with unleaded regular gaso- ATTENTION line...

  • Page 84: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    Reserve fuel quantity NOTICE When refueling after running on min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) fuel reserve, the resulting total fuel quantity must be greater Press fuel tank cap down firmly than the fuel reserve, so that the to close. new filling level is detected and Remove key and close protec- the fuel warning light is switched...
  • Page 85 Fasten straps at rear on both ATTENTION sides on rear frame and ten- sion. Pinching of components. Tension all straps evenly; the Component damage vehicle should be pulled down Do not pinch components, against its springs with the e.g. brake lines or wiring suspension compressed as harnesses.

  • Page 87: Detail

    ABS ....... . 86 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....88...

  • Page 88: Riding Mode

    It is only possible in certain oper- following explanations always Brake system with ating conditions to changeover refer to the activated systems. BMW Motorrad ABS the functions in the ABS and ASC modes while riding : How does ABS work? No drive torque at rear wheel...
  • Page 89 At this point in time, If the maximum transferable brak- Accident hazard the BMW Motorrad ABS must ing force is exceeded when the When braking heavily, bear in assume extremely low friction co- driver increases the brake pres-...

  • Page 90: Engine Management With

    BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual momentum take over and even WARNING driving conditions can also lead BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to Failure to have maintenance to a fault message. counteract their effects. performed on the brake sys-...
  • Page 91 How does ASC work? tions offroad or on the racetrack. To detect spinning or slipping The BMW Motorrad ASC can be away of the rear wheel, the The BMW Motorrad ASC com- deactivated for these cases. speeds of the front and pares the wheel speeds of the rear wheel are compared.
  • Page 92 ASC reduces the engine torque until the front wheel touches the ground again. In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends turning back the throt- tle grip somewhat to achieve a stable driving state again as quickly as possible.

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....92 Onboard power sockets ... . 92 Luggage ......93 Auxiliary headlight .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    BMW is unable to accept any li- the vehicle ditions experienced by BMW ability whatsoever for parts and If the maximum loadability...

  • Page 95: Luggage

    do not interfere with the Operating electrical acces- driver's freedom of movement sories do not limit steering angles and Additional devices connected to handling characteristics onboard sockets can only be put cannot be caught or trapped. into operation when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 96: Case

    weather conditions. Comply with Press button 1 again to switch the country-specific road traffic off the auxiliary headlights. regulations. Case Start engine. Open case with case Press yellow button 4 down- ward while opening case lid. Close case with case Press button 1 to switch on Turn key in case lock perpen- the auxiliary headlights.
  • Page 97 Adjust case volume Remove case with case with case Open and empty case. ATTENTION Folding down the carrying Turn key 1 in case lock per- handle when the case is pendicular to direction of travel. locked. Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de- Damage to the locking tab.
  • Page 98 Pull up red release lever 4. Fold up locking flap 5 com- Press locking flap 5 downward pletely by pulling red release as far as possible and hold in Locking flap 5 pops up. lever 4 upward if necessary. place. Fold locking flap all the way Press red release lever 4 open.

  • Page 99: Topcase

    If you cannot find your combi- nation of motorcycle and case Closing the Topcase on the label, contact your BMW with Topcase Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the Turn key in Topcase lock into combination described here: vertical position.
  • Page 100 Removing topcase Turn key in Topcase lock into horizontal position and remove. with Topcase Adjusting Topcase volume with Topcase Open and empty Topcase. Close Topcase lid with firm pressure. ATTENTION Turn key 1 in topcase lock into vertical position. Folding down the carrying Hold down yellow locking de- handle when the case is vice 2 and fold out carrying...
  • Page 101 Press topcase onto topcase retaining plate at rear. Pull red release lever 4 toward Fold up locking flap 5 com- rear. pletely by pulling red release lever 4 toward rear if neces- Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold locking flap 5 closed as sary.

  • Page 102: Aluminum Case

    Topcase. If you cannot find your combina- tion of motorcycle and topcase on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. Close case lid. The following values apply to the Position locking claw 3 on lid.
  • Page 103 Removing case lid Open case lid toward closed side. with aluminum case Open one lock of case lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Pull locking claw 3 to side Close case lid.

  • Page 104: Aluminum Topcase

    Mounting case on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. with aluminum case The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed for rid- ing with case max 112 mph (max 180 km/h) Payload per case Position locking claw 3 on case carrier while holding case in place.
  • Page 105 Open the Topcase with aluminum Topcase Close topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position locking claw 3 on lid. Press lock housing 2 down- ward to release locking claw 3. Press lock housing 2 down- Turn key 1 counterclockwise. ward while making sure that Pull locking claw 3 back.
  • Page 106 If you cannot find your combina- mounts on Topcase carrier 5 tion of motorcycle and topcase and on Topcase 4 mesh. on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed limit for...

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Onboard tool kit ....106 Engine oil .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing license-plate cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work bulb ( 132). described here. If you are in Removing battery doubt, consult an authorized 138). workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    Allow engine to idle until fan ATTENTION erations (such as wheel removal starts, then let it continue run- and installation), BMW Motorrad ning for an additional minute. Motorcycle tips to the side has put together a service tool kit Switch off engine.

  • Page 110: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Topping up engine oil ( 108). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Wipe off the graduated sec- Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil...

  • Page 111: Brake System

    Add engine oil up to specified tem carried out by experts. control to brake calipers 1. level. Have the brakes checked at an Checking engine oil level authorized workshop, preferably 107). an authorized BMW Motorrad Install oil dipstick. retailer.
  • Page 112 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- Conduct a visual inspection of ity, preferably an authorized Front brake-pad wear BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake pad thickness. Direc- limit tion of view: from rear at brake Check rear brake pad caliper 1.
  • Page 113 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized WARNING BMW Motorrad retailer. Insufficient brake fluid in the Checking front brake fluid brake-fluid reservoir. level Considerably reduced braking...
  • Page 114 Have the defect corrected as NOTICE soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an The brake fluid level in the brake- authorized BMW Motorrad re- fluid reservoir drops due to brake tailer. pad wear. Checking rear brake fluid...

  • Page 115: Coolant

    Topping up coolant Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- panel. rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 116: Wheel Rims And Tires

    BMW Motorrad that it does not move out of If clutch play is outside tolerance: retailer. position. Adjusting clutch play ( 114). Pull rubber grommet 1 over the Checking clutch play Adjusting clutch play nuts. Wheel rims and tires...

  • Page 117: Chain

    If the tire tread has worn Switch off ignition and engage BMW Motorrad dealer. down to the level of the marks, Neutral. the tire is completely worn. The Checking tire tread depth...
  • Page 118 Tighten quick-release axle nut 1 to specified torque. Rear-wheel quick-release axle in swinging arm 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) Check chain wear Make sure ground is level and Press chain upward and down- Loosen quick-release axle firm and park motorcycle. ward using a screwdriver and nut 1.

  • Page 119: Wheels

    Tire recommendation The wheel sizes play a major role For every size of tire, in the ABS and ASC chassis BMW Motorrad has tested and control systems. Especially the approved certain makes as diameter and width of the wheels roadworthy. BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 120: Removing Front Wheel

    Removing front wheel Mask off area of wheel rim that could be scratched in process Make sure ground is level and of removing brake calipers. firm and park motorcycle. ATTENTION Pressing together the brake pads with the brake caliper removed. The brake caliper cannot be Remove screws 2 of right-hand mounted over the brake disc.
  • Page 121 To lift motorcycle, BMW Motorrad recommends using BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Mount front wheel stand 126). Remove axle screw 2. Remove axle 4 while support- ing wheel. Unscrew left-hand axle clamp- ing screws 3. Do not remove grease on axle.

  • Page 122: Installing Front Wheel

    Remove spacing bushing 5 on cialized workshop, preferably disk between brake pads of left side from wheel hub. an authorized BMW Motorrad left-hand brake caliper. retailer. Installing front wheel WARNING Use of a wheel which does not comply with series speci- fications.
  • Page 123 torque or use suitable tool to brace for next work step. Install the axis screw 2 with Pinch bolt on quick-re- torque. lease axle Axle screw in front quick- Tightening sequence: Tighten Pinch bolt on quick-re- release axle the screws 6 times, alternating lease axle between one and the other 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
  • Page 124 If they have been tightened, Tighten screws 2 to the speci- Insert ABS sensor in its socket loosen right-hand axle clamping fied tightening torque. and install screw 1. screws 1 again. Remove adhesive tape from Brake caliper on tele- Remove front wheel stand. wheel rim.

  • Page 125: Removing Rear Wheel

    ing on a firm and level support surface. Tighten right axle clamping Pinch bolt on quick-re- screws 1 to specified tight- lease axle ening torque. Remove the screw 1 and take Tightening sequence: Tighten the pulse sensor out of the the screws 6 times, alternating bore hole.

  • Page 126: Installing Rear Wheel

    Exercise care during the and take out adjusting plate 7. connections. removal, in order that the parts Always have the tightening are not damaged or are lost. torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 127 Roll rear wheel into swing arm while guiding brake rotor be- tween brake pads. Mount left-hand adjusting Insert right-hand adjusting plate 7 in swing arm and install plate 5. quick-release axle 6 in brake caliper and rear wheel. Roll rear wheel as far forward Make sure that axle fits in as possible and lay chain 8 on cutout of adjusting plate.

  • Page 128: Front Wheel Stand

    Center front wheel stand rela- ATTENTION tive to front wheel and push it against front axle. Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without an additional auxiliary stand. Component damage cause by tipping over.

  • Page 129: Lamps

    Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary. Ensure that motorcycle is standing securely. Lamps Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb Make sure ground is level and Align two mounts 2 so that Apply uniform pressure to push firm and park motorcycle. front suspension rests securely front wheel stand down and Switch off ignition.
  • Page 130 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Open connector 3. Insert bulb while ensuring cor- To avoid contamination on the rect alignment at Position 6. bulb's glass surface, never Close the spring clamp 4 and touch or hold the bulb any-...

  • Page 131: Replacing Parking Light

    Install cover 1 or cover 2. Remove cover 2. Pull bulb out of socket. Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and W5W / 12 V / 5 W level.
  • Page 132 Replace the LED for brake and rear light The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized Remove the screw 1. BMW Motorrad retailer. Insert bulb holder 3 into the headlight housing.
  • Page 133 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Pull glass on screw connection Insert inside end of lens into side out of mirror housing.
  • Page 134 Replacing license-plate Bulb for license-plate bulb light Make sure ground is level and W5W / 12 V / 5 W firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it.

  • Page 135: Fairings And Panels

    Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized Insert bulb socket 2 into bulb Remove screws 1 on left and BMW Motorrad retailer. holder. right. Fairings and panels Removing center fairing panel Remove seat ( 55).

  • Page 136: Air Filter

    Installing center fairing Air filter panel Removing air filter Connect plug connection to Removing center fairing panel onboard socket. 133). Install four screws 2. Lay on center fairing panel. Remove four screws 1. Make sure that three tabs 4 Remove air filter cover 2. For on left and right grip into side this purpose, slightly push the panels.

  • Page 137: Jump-Starting

    Do not jump-start the motor- cycle using the power socket, only via the battery terminal. ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and mo- torcycle. Danger of short circuit Take out air filter 3. Mount the air filter cover 2. For Use jump leads fitted with fully this purpose, slightly push the insulated crocodile clips at both...

  • Page 138: Battery

    Do not disconnect the battery Installing center fairing panel NOTICE from the onboard electrical sys- 134). tem when jump-starting the As an alternative to the negative Battery engine. battery terminal, the spring strut Maintenance instructions bolt can also be used. Correct battery maintenance Allow engine on support mo- combined with proper charging...
  • Page 139 NOTICE Disconnect the battery be- multifunction display remain fore charging on the battery BMW Motorrad has developed a off) directly at the poles of the terminals. trickle-charger specially designed disconnected battery. for compatibility with the elec-...
  • Page 140 Comply with operating instruc- NOTICE tions of charger. In the case of longer periods NOTICE when the motorcycle is not be- ing used, the battery must be If you are unable to charge the recharged regularly. See the battery via the onboard socket, instructions for caring for your you may be using a charger that battery.

  • Page 141: Install Battery

    Consult a certified service fa- to position 4. cility, preferably an authorized Install screws 3 on left and BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- right. ting of the date. Switch off ignition. ATTENTION Insert battery into battery com- Incorrect battery connection.

  • Page 143: Care

    Care Care products ..... 142 Washing your motorcycle ..142 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 144: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro- care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- tors and brake pads are dry. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer.

  • Page 145: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Damage to plastic surfaces. ATTENTION salt, carefully clean chrome parts Do not use abrasive cleaners or with plenty of water and BMW Use of silicone sprays for cleaners containing alcohol or auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- care of rubber seals.

  • Page 146: Store Motorcycle

    (preferably by using the front clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW and rear-wheel stands available Motorrad recommends remov- from BMW Motorrad). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective wax coating to the paint at these locations.

  • Page 147: Technical Data

    Technical Data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 146 Performance data ....159 Threaded fasteners ....147 Engine .

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting Chart

    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 149: 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 150 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M10 x 1.5 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 151: 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 152: Fuel

    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. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Reserve fuel quantity min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) BMW recommends BP fuel...

  • Page 153: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op- eration of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

  • Page 154: 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 155: 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 with lowered suspension 7.5 in (190 mm), On wheel Rear wheel...

  • Page 156: Brakes

    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 V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h)
  • Page 157 Front wheel Front wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.15" x 21" Front tire designation 90/90 - 21 Load index for front tire At least 42 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size...

  • Page 158: 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 159: 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 160 Rider's seat height 34.6 in (880 mm), without driver at unladen weight with comfort seat 35.2 in (895 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low seat 33.5 in (850 mm), without driver at unladen weight with lowered suspension 32.3 in (820 mm), without driver at unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76 in (1930 mm), without driver at unladen weight...

  • Page 161: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 472 lbs (214 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 979 lbs (444 kg) Maximum payload 507 lbs (230 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 163: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 162 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 163 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......163 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 164: 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 165: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new To ensure that your BMW con- motorcycle in over 100 countries BMW motorcycle with extra se- sistently remains in optimal con- around the globe.
  • Page 166 1200 km). More information on the topic of BMW Service service is available at: BMW Service is carried out once bmw-motorrad.com/service a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be depen- The required scope of mainte-...

  • Page 169: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 168) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert Check or replace the air filter element Telescopic fork oil change Change the brake fluid in...

  • Page 170: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the side stands for ease of movement. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the center stand for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement (when a work: center stand is fitted as op- Performing the brief test using tional equipment).

  • Page 171: 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 172 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 173 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 174 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 175 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 176: 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 177 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 179: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 178...

  • Page 180: Immobilizer

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 181 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 182: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking fluid level at rear, 112 Operating, 45 Checking front fluid level, 111 Control, 16 Self-diagnosis, 75 Front reservoir, 13 Operating, 44 Technology in detail, 88 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 75 Brake pads Warning lamps, 33 Technology in detail, 86 Checking front, 109...
  • Page 183 Replacing parking-light Technical Data, 152 Engine bulb, 129 Starting, 73 Confirmation of maintenance Replacing turn signal work, 169 Technical Data, 149 bulbs, 130 Coolant Warning for engine Checking level, 113 Technical data, 156 electronics, 31 Fluid level indicator, 13 Warning for bulb failure, 31 Engine oil Overtemperature warning Checking level, 107...
  • Page 184 Frame Helmet holder Lights Technical Data, 157 Position on vehicle, 14 Control, 16 Front wheel stand Securing helmet, 56 Mounting, 126 Headlight low beam, 41 Horn, 16 Fuel Operating headlight flasher, 41 Fill level indicator, 25 Operating high-beam Ignition Fill location, 13 headlight, 41 Switching off, 36 Refueling, 81...
  • Page 185 Lashing down with straps, 82 Onboard tool kit Rider's Manual (US Model) Contents, 106 Location, 57 Parking, 79 Position on vehicle, 14 Position on vehicle, 14 Returning to use, 144 Overview of warning Riding mode, 46 Storage, 144 indicators, 28 Multifunction display, 19 Overviews Control, 16...
  • Page 186 Steering lock Standards, 7 Turn indicators Control, 16 Locking, 36 Suspension, 153 Operating, 42 Stopwatch Transmission, 152 Type plate Operating, 39 Weights, 159 Position on vehicle, 13 Suspension Wheels and tires, 154 Technical Data, 153 Tires Checking tire inflation Switching off, 79 Vehicle identification number pressures, 53 Symbols...
  • Page 187 Weights Payload table, 14 Technical Data, 159 Wheels Check wheel rims, 114 Checking spokes, 114 Installing front wheel, 120 Installing rear wheel, 124 Removing front wheel, 118 Removing rear wheel, 123 Size change, 117 Technical Data, 154...
  • Page 189 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 190 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 You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418565507* Order No.: 01 41 8 565 507 08.2015, 4th edition, 07...

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