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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual F 800 GS Adventure...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Synchronising ....60 Warning and telltale BMW Motorrad ABS ..40 Battery ..... . 61 lights .
  • Page 5 Wheels and tyres ..130 Aluminium case ... 114 BMW Motorrad ABS ..74 Aluminium topcase ..117 Electrics .
  • Page 6 12 Service ....135 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 135 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ....135 Maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    Indicates the end of an All maintenance and servicing sembled complete with item of information. all the BMW Motorrad work on the motorcycle is optional extras originally documented in Chapter 12. This Instruction. record of the maintenance work ordered.

  • Page 8: Equipment

    Equipment Optional accessories. tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung You can obtain When you ordered your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual BMW Motorrad motorcycle, you chose various optional accessories countries may differ. items of custom equipment. through your authorised...

  • Page 10: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( 113) Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 12: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Tank filler cap ( Adjuster, spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...

  • Page 13: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Standard toolkit ( Rider's Manual Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 14: Underneath The Trim

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 109) Air-filter housing ( 107)

  • Page 15: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display ( 33). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 34). Hazard warning flashers No standard equipment with LED auxiliary head- lights Auxiliary headlights ( Turn indicators ( Horn No standard equipment with Electronic...
  • Page 16 ABS ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right No standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips 39). No standard equipment with off-road mode ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 18: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Set clock ( 32). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select display ( 33). Resetting tripmeter 34).
  • Page 19 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for controlling the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev. counter...

  • Page 20: Status Indicators

    Warning and telltale lights ABS ( No standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( General warning light (in combination with warnings in the display) ( High-beam headlight Flashing turn indicators, right No standard equipment with LED auxiliary head- lights Auxiliary headlights ( Idle...
  • Page 21 The ABS symbol might dif- fer, depending on the spe- cifics of national regulations.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning for engine elec- tronics ( No standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Display showing chosen level of grip heating No standard equipment with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( Warning for coolant tem- perature ( Service due ( Value range of the odo- meter (...

  • Page 23: Warnings

    Warnings No standard equipment with on-board com- Mode of presentation puter Warnings are indicated by the On-board computer read- corresponding warning lights. ings ( Symbols of the on-board computer ( Coolant temperature display 10 No standard equipment In addition, the warning triangle 3 with on-board com- can also be displayed next to the puter...
  • Page 24 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow Appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 25 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC fault (...
  • Page 26 Refuelling ( 71). specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause: Coolant temperature too an authorised BMW Motorrad The coolant temperature is too dealer. high high. General warning light shows If possible, ride in the part-load red.

  • Page 27: Outside Temperature

    General warning light shows quickly as possible by a Replacing bulb for parking light yellow. specialist workshop, preferably 101). an authorised BMW Motorrad Replacing LED for brake light Engine symbol appears on dealer. and tail light ( 103). the display.

  • Page 28: Abs Deactivated

    Seek the advice of a specialist ABS system. ing is particularly high on bridges workshop, preferably an author- Activating the ABS function and where the road is in shade. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. 41). Ride carefully and think well ABS self-diagnosis not ABS fault ahead.

  • Page 29: Asc Fault

    Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: quickly as possible by a (ASC) The rider has switched off the specialist workshop, preferably ASC system. an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC warning light slow- Activate ASC. dealer. flashes. ASC fault Possible cause: ASC intervention...

  • Page 30: Display

    Fuel level Fuel reserve an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Due to the complex shape of the The quantity of fuel in the fuel fuel tank, it is impossible to de- tank after the fuel warning light On-board computer termine the fuel level when the...

  • Page 31: Service-Due Indicator

    BMW Motorrad dealer. of the forecast due date. If the countdown distance to the early Ambient temperature service is less than 1000 km, the...
  • Page 32 ing when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine can falsify the ambient-tempera- ture reading. If the effect of the engine's heat becomes excess- ive, temporarily appears on the display.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Consult a gress. ( The battery can be recharged specialist workshop, preferably with Automatic Stability Control via the charging socket. an authorised BMW Motorrad (ASC) dealer. Locking the handlebars ASC self-diagnosis is per- Turn the handlebars all the way formed.

  • Page 34: Electronic Immobiliser

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys started if the key is identified as are part of an integrated security “authorised”. system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy A spare key attached to...

  • Page 35: Reading

    Reading with on-board computer Selecting display Switch on ignition ( 31). Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 Press button 1 to select the flashes. reading in values area 2. Repeatedly press button 1 until The following values can be dis- the hours number is correct.

  • Page 36: Resetting Tripmeter

    Distance travelled after fuel with on-board computer down to reserve Press button 3 to select the reading in values area 4. The following values can be dis- played: Total kilometres (shown) Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( Press and hold down button 1 Warnings, if applicable until the tripmeter 2 reading is...

  • Page 37: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch function Operating stopwatch Press and hold down button 1 until the value shown is reset. You can switch from the odo- If necessary, use button 1 to meter reading to a stopwatch 1. switch from the odometer to Stopwatch The readout is in hours, minutes, the stopwatch.

  • Page 38: Lights

    Lap timer Changing button : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on functions the handlebar fitting. : Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in- strument panel. To save the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading changes.

  • Page 39: Parking Lights

    Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight and headlight flasher The low-beam headlight comes on automatically under the fol- lowing conditions: If the engine is started If the vehicle is pushed while the ignition is on. When the engine is not running you can switch on Immediately after switching off the lights by switching on the ig- the ignition, push button 1 to...

  • Page 40: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators 10 seconds and covered a dis- tance of about 300 m. Operating the turn indicators Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition ( 31). The hazard warning flash- Press button 1 to switch on ers place a strain on the the auxiliary headlights.

  • Page 41: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off the hazard warning flashers. Normal operating position Ignition can be switched off. (run) Emergency off switch (kill Press button 1 again to switch switch) Heated handlebar grips off the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 42: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    1 until the heated grip ABS warning light shows. symbol 2 is no longer shown on the display. Repeatedly press button 1 until BMW Motorrad ABS with Automatic Stability Control desired heating stage 2 ap- (ASC) Deactivating the ABS pears on the display.

  • Page 43: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Switch the ABS function on until the ASC warning light at standstill only. changes status. BMW Motorrad ASC ASC warning light shows. Press and hold down button 1 with Automatic Stability Control until the ABS warning light...

  • Page 44: Riding Mode

    Riding mode ASC warning light remains ASC warning light goes out; if self-diagnosis has not BMW Motorrad has developed completed it starts flashing. two operational scenarios for The ASC function is deactiv- Release button 1 within two your motorcycle from which you ated.
  • Page 45 when braking if the ABS cuts in Symbol for on-road riding is or under acceleration if the ASC suppressed. intervenes. This could cause a Adjust on-road riding fall. Prerequisite: Off-road mode is Switch on the off-road mode active. (enduro) for off-roading only. Switch on ignition ( 31).

  • Page 46: Clutch

    Symbol for off-road mode is Turn adjusting screw 1 suppressed. counter-clockwise to reduce the span between the clutch Clutch lever and the handlebar grip. Adjusting the clutch lever The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push Attempting to adjust the the clutch lever forward.

  • Page 47: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Push protective cap 1 up over between the front brake lever the threaded fastener on the Adjust the mirror by twisting and the handlebar grip. mirror arm.

  • Page 48: Spring Preload

    Adjust damping to suit spring Locknut (mirror) to preload. clamping piece If you want to increase spring Joining compound: Multi-wax preload, use the tool from the spray on-board toolkit to turn the dial 1 clockwise. 20 Nm If you want to reduce spring Push the protective cap over preload, use the tool from the the threaded fastener.

  • Page 49: Damping

    in the direction indicated by the Install the seat ( 51). H arrow. Damping If you want a softer damping characteristic, use a screw- Adjustment driver to turn adjusting screw 1 Damping must be adapted to suit in the direction indicated by the the condition of the surface on S arrow.

  • Page 50: Electronic Suspension Ad

    Call up settings display at 1. The meanings of Basic setting of rear- the readings are as follows: Switch on ignition ( 31). suspension damping COMF : Comfortable damping characteristic characteristic NORM Turn the adjusting screw : Normal damping char- as far as it will go in the acteristic SPORt...

  • Page 51: Tyres

    certain length of time to pass Check tyre pressures against without pressing button 1. the data below. The ESA indicator disappears Tyre pressure, front from the display as soon as adjustment completes. 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) Tyres 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with Checking tyre pressure luggage, tyre cold) Incorrect tyre pressures im-...

  • Page 52: Headlight

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Tighten screws 1 on left and plastic lens of the light. right. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 53: Seat

    Beam-throw basic setting Remove the seat and place it, rubber buffers down, on a clean surface. Installing the seat Turn the key to the left in seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Slacken screws 1 on left and ition while pressing down the right.
  • Page 54 met being damaged by the hot end silencer. If possible, attach the helmet on the right-hand side of the motorcycle. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet Use a plastic-sheathed steel into position.

  • Page 55: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with anti-theft alarm (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, start it...
  • Page 56 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor after switching off the ignition, you must press button 1 for longer than one second. If it is not armed within approximately one hour, the DWA anti-theft alarm shuts down in order not to draw power unnecessarily from...

  • Page 57: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Deactivating motion Alarm triggers motorcycle is to be sensor An alarm can be triggered by: transported the motion sensor attempt to switch on the igni- If you want to transport your tion with an unauthorised key motorcycle by train or on a disconnection of the anti-theft trailer, for example, it is advisable alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's...

  • Page 58: Deactivation

    Deactivating alarm control. This function does not Flashes 4x: Disconnection of change the status of the anti- the anti-theft alarm from the function theft alarm. vehicle's battery While an alarm is in progress an Information on alarm alarm tone sounds and the turn triggering indicators flash.

  • Page 59: Programming

    Programming options Programming anti-theft "Activation after ignition OFF" is programmed. alarm You can customise the follow- ing parameters of your anti-theft Turn indicators flash once. alarm: Alarm tone sounds once (if Confirmation alarm tone after programmed). activation/deactivation of the Alarm function is deactivated. anti-theft alarm in addition to Conserving battery power visual confirmation by turn in-...
  • Page 60 Under what The programming function is Step 2: active. No function allocated to this step. circumstances is Programming is a four-step Press button 1 or button 2. programming aborted? process, although no function Programming is aborted Step 3: Which alarm tone is allocated to step 2.

  • Page 61: Registration Of The Remote

    step in the programming Registering remote Acknowledgement tone sounds routine twice. control You can now register a maximum The anti-theft alarm status indic- of four remote control units with ator light stops flashing and four the anti-theft alarm. Registration acknowledgement tones sound. is a three-step process and has to be repeated for each remote Registration of the...

  • Page 62: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Synchronising remote synchronise the remote registration control control? Logon is ended in the following situations: The remote control has to be 4 remote control units have synchronised if the buttons of been logged on. the remote control have been Ignition is switched OFF.

  • Page 63: Battery

    Battery remote control has to be syn- Slide old battery 8 forward from under retainer 6. chronised. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Using a battery of the When does the battery wrong type or inserting the have to be changed? battery with the polarity reversed can cause irreparable damage to The battery in the remote control the device.

  • Page 64: Riding

    Your authorised stated on the label inside the Speed BMW Motorrad dealer will be case. glad to advise you on the correct If you ride at high speed, always clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 65: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of overheating Poor tyre tread When you park the motorcycle make sure that no-one comes Added luggage systems such Cooling would be into contact with the engine and as bags, topcases and tank inadequate if the engine exhaust system. bags.

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Checklist Starting You cannot start the mo- torcycle with the side stand Use the following checklist to Starting engine extended and a gear engaged. check important functions, set- Gearbox lubrication is en- The engine will switch itself off tings and wear limits: sured only when the engine if you start it with the gearbox in Before each journey:...
  • Page 67 Phase 1 The start attempt is auto- specialist workshop, preferably matically interrupted if bat- an authorised BMW Motorrad The rev. counter and speedo- tery voltage is too low. Recharge dealer. meter needles both swing to the battery before you start the the limit values on their scales.

  • Page 68: Running In

    Automatic Stability Control The ASC warning light goes (ASC) ABS self-diagnosis out. completed BMW Motorrad ASC performs Check all the warning and tell- self-diagnosis to ensure its op- The ABS warning light goes out. tale lights. erability. Self-diagnosis is per-...

  • Page 69: Speed

    avoid riding at constant engine exerting greater pressure on the Speed rpm for prolonged periods. levers. with on-board computer Try to do most of your rid- New brake pads can extend ing during this initial period on Redline warning stopping distance by a sig- twisting, fairly hilly roads.

  • Page 70: Off-Roading

    Off-roading cleaned. After off-roading The brake pads will wear more rapidly if you ride fre- BMW Motorrad recommends quently on unsurfaced tracks or checking the following after riding poor roads. the motorcycle off-road: Check the thickness of the brake...

  • Page 71: Brakes

    Air filter element wheel. The sharper the motor- BMW Motorrad ABS prevents cycle decelerates, the more load the front wheel from locking up. Engine damage due to is shifted to the front wheel. The clogged air filter element.

  • Page 72: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wet and dirty brakes Think ahead and brake in good If the camber of the roadway time until full braking efficiency is permits, turn the handlebars all Wetness and dirt on the brake restored. the way to the left. discs and the brake pads dimin- On a gradient, the motorcycle ish braking efficiency.

  • Page 73: Refuelling

    Extend the centre stand and lift Make sure the ground is level the motorcycle onto the stand. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its side stand. On a gradient, the motorcycle should always face uphill; se- The volume of the tank can lect 1st gear.

  • Page 74: Fuel Grade

    dry and the engine had cut out lic additives, e.g. manganese or Securing motorcycle due to a lack of fuel. iron. for transportation Fuels with a maximum Ethanol Make sure that all components Usable fuel capacity content of 10 %, i.e. E10, can that might come into contact be fuelled.
  • Page 75 Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand. At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly;...

  • Page 76: Engineering Details

    ABS and/or ASC can be Brake system with Mode changes switched off in each mode: the BMW Motorrad ABS A changeover of the ABS and explanations below invariably ASC riding modes while riding is apply to the behaviour of the...
  • Page 77 Within the limits imposed by acts instantly and adjusts braking bility is retained irrespective of physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS force accordingly to achieve op- the road condition. ensures directional stability on timum braking.
  • Page 78 In order to ensure that the the front wheel lifted off the ditions and adopting his or her BMW Motorrad ABS is always ground (wheelie). style of riding accordingly. maintained in optimum condition, Rear wheel rotating with the...

  • Page 79: Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? sage is issued. Self-diagnosis ably, the rider bears responsibil- has to complete before fault The BMW Motorrad ASC is an ity for assessing road and traffic messages can be issued. assistant system for the rider for conditions and adopting his or The following exceptional use on public roads.
  • Page 80 The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- a gear engaged. able to control a situation of this nature.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    106). Further information on mainten- Screwdriver handle ance and repair works is available Service toolkit Reversible screwdriver from your BMW Motorrad author- blade with service toolkit ised dealer in the form of a DVD. With star-head and plain- tip ends...

  • Page 82: Engine Oil

    Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. Allow the engine to idle until BMW Motorrad has assembled the fan starts up, then allow it a service toolkit that is ideal for to idle one minute longer.
  • Page 83 If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the oil dipstick. Topping up the engine oil Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge Engine oil, specified level Damage to the engine length 2 clean.

  • Page 84: Brake System

    If pressure points are not clearly callipers 1 and 2. perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level Remove oil dipstick 1.
  • Page 85 Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised preferably an authorised to ascertain their thickness. BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad dealer. Viewing direction: from the rear Checking brake-fluid toward brake caliper 1. Check rear brake pad...
  • Page 86 If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Wear of the brake pads Have the defect rectified as causes the brake fluid level quickly as possible by a spe- in the reservoir to sink. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 87: Coolant

    Check the coolant level in low the permitted level: expansion tank 1. Viewing Have the defect rectified as direction: From in front, quickly as possible by a spe- between windscreen and right cialist workshop, preferably side panel. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 88: Clutch

    Topping up coolant If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the clutch play Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of the expansion tank. Antifreeze and corrosion inhib-...

  • Page 89: Rims And Tyres

    If the notes vary: Have the spokes checked by a Checking rims specialist workshop, preferably Make sure the ground is level an authorised BMW Motorrad and firm and place the motor- dealer. cycle on its stand. Visually inspect the rims for Checking tyre tread depth defects.

  • Page 90: Chain

    Chain Make sure the ground is level Turn the rear wheel until it and firm and place the motor- reaches the position with the Lubricating chain cycle on its stand. lowest amount of chain sag. Dirt, dust and inadequate Measure the tyre tread depth lubrication will result in ac- in the main tread grooves with celerated wear and significantly...
  • Page 91 Make sure that scale read- Turn the rear wheel in the nor- If measured value is outside per- ings 4 are the same on left and mal direction of travel until the mitted tolerance: right. chain is tensioned. Adjust chain sag ( 89).

  • Page 92: Wheels

    If ables, caused for example by a BMW Motorrad has not approved switch to non-standard installed the wheels and tyres, it cannot wheels, can have serious effects...
  • Page 93 BMW motorcycle dealer. with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Lift the front of the motorcycle until the front wheel is clear of...

  • Page 94: Installing Front Wheel

    Remove axle screw 1. Remove axle 1, while support- Remove spacing bushing 1 ing the wheel. from the left-hand side of the Slacken left axle clamping wheel hub. screws 2. Do not remove the grease from the axle. Push the axle in as far as it will Installing front wheel Roll the front wheel forward to remove.
  • Page 95 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Clamp of quick-release axle Raise the front wheel and in- Tightening sequence: Tighten sert axle 1 until seated.
  • Page 96 Tighten axle screw 1 to the If fully tightened beforehand, Clamp of quick-release specified tightening torque. slacken right axle clamping axle screws 1 again. Axle screw in quick-re- Removing the front-wheel Tightening sequence: Tighten lease axle, front stand. screws six times in alternate sequence 30 Nm without centre stand...
  • Page 97 Tighten screws 1 on left and Insert the ABS sensor into its Tighten right axle clamping right to the specified tightening bore and install screw 1. screws 1 to the specified tight- torque. ening torque. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Brake caliper on tele- Operate the brake several scopic fork...

  • Page 98: Removing Rear Wheel

    with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Remove axle nut 1. Clamp of quick-release Slacken locknuts 2 on left and axle right by turning them counter- clockwise. Tightening sequence: Tighten Back off adjusting screws 3 on screws six times in alternate...
  • Page 99 1 from the fasteners checked by a specialist sprocket. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel back until it is clear of the swinging arm. Roll the rear wheel into the The sprocket and the...

  • Page 100: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand Installing the front-wheel stand Install nut 1, but do not tighten The BMW Motorrad front it at this point. wheel stand is not designed to support the motorcycle without the assistance of an auxiliary stand. A motorcycle...
  • Page 101 Place the motorcycle on an aux- iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad Loosen the fastening screws 1.

  • Page 102: Lighting

    Make sure the motorcycle is Remove cover 1 or 2. standing firmly. Lighting Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Apply uniform pressure to push cycle on its stand. the front-wheel stand down Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 103 Replacing bulb for parking Replace the defective bulb. Close and lock spring wire clips 2. light Bulb for high-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor- H7 / 12 V / 55 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 104 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the Install bulb carrier 1 in the headlight housing.
  • Page 105 Installing bulbs for front a complete unit. Consult a and rear turn indicators specialist workshop, preferably Replace the defective bulb. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Removing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators...
  • Page 106 Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Remove screw 1 from the it in the bulb housing. mudguard cover and remove Replacing bulb for the cover. number-plate light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 107 Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Consult a specialist workshop, the new bulb in order to keep preferably an authorised the glass free of foreign matter. BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat bulb holder 1 in the light carrier.

  • Page 108: Body Panels

    Body panels Removing centre trim panel Remove seat ( 51). Remove four screws 2. Manoeuvre the centre trim panel into position. Make sure Disconnect the plug from that the guides 1 on left and socket 1. right engage the side panels. Remove the centre trim panel.

  • Page 109: Air Filter

    Install screws 1 on left and Remove two screws 1 on left Remove air filter 1. right. and right. Install air filter Install the seat ( 51). Air filter Removing air filter Remove centre trim panel 106). Remove four screws 1. Install air filter 1.

  • Page 110: Jump-Starting

    12 V can damage the vehicle Install centre trim panel 106). electronics. Make sure that the battery of the Jump-starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V. The wires leading to the power socket do not have Remove centre trim panel a load-capacity rating adequate 106).

  • Page 111: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- Compliance with the points be- starter motor and the donor veloped a float charger spe- low is important in order to max- battery.
  • Page 112 Use suitable BMW chargers. The connected directly to the battery directly to the battery. suitable charger is available from posts.
  • Page 113 Removing battery shop, preferably an authorised of short-circuits. Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad dealer. Always proceed in the correct and firm and place the motor- sequence. Switch off the ignition. cycle on its stand.
  • Page 114 Install centre trim panel 106). Set clock ( 32). Place the battery holder in po- sition, making sure that the leads are correctly routed at position 4. Install screws 3 on left and right. Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short-circuits.

  • Page 115: Accessories

    The sockets will be automat- by visiting our website: Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com". ically switched off during the ies approved by BMW for your start procedure. motorcycle. Power sockets The power supply to the sock- BMW has conducted extens-...

  • Page 116: Luggage

    Luggage be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics. In such cases, Lashing luggage power sockets are switched off very shortly after the ignition is turned off. If the battery charge state is too low to maintain the mo- torcycle's start capability, the power sockets are switched off.
  • Page 117 Opening the aluminium Closing the aluminium case case Disengage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Open the second catch of the Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the case lid. case lid. Set the latch 2 on the lid. The case lid can be opened Remove the case lid.
  • Page 118 Removing the aluminium Pull the aluminium case back as far as it will go and then out case to remove. Installing the aluminium case Engage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Close the second latch of the Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. case lid.

  • Page 119: Aluminium Topcase

    Aluminium topcase and Closing the aluminium off-roading topcase It is advisable to either remove the aluminium topcase or fit the backrest pad available as op- tional accessories if you intend off-roading. Opening the aluminium topcase Place the latch 3 on the case holder while holding the case.
  • Page 120 Removing the aluminium Installing the aluminium topcase topcase Set the latch 1 on the topcase carrier. Push lock housing 2 up, mak- Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Set the aluminium topcase on ing sure that the latch toggle the topcase carrier and push it Push lock housing 2 down- grips firmly on the carrier.

  • Page 121: Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning Warm water intensifies the and care products you can mover to soften and wash off effect of salt.

  • Page 122: Cleaning Easily Damaged

    Cleaning easily Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or care products that contain damaged components Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. shampoo to clean chrome, par- Plastics ticularly if it has been exposed to Paint care The use of unsuitable road salt.

  • Page 123: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there BMW Motorrad recommends is no load on either wheel. applying only BMW car wax or products containing carnauba Restoring motorcycle wax or synthetic wax. to use It is time to rewax the paint- work when water "puddles"...

  • Page 124: Technical Data

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 125: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 25 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Axle screw in quick-release axle, front M14 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 126 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M14 x 1 20 Nm Multi-wax spray Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block 30 Nm...

  • Page 127: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves oper- ated by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal output 63 kW, at engine speed: 7500 min with regular unleaded (RON 91)

  • Page 128: Fuel

    Idle speed 1250 , vehicle at standstill Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

  • Page 129: Engine Oil

    Viscosity class SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not per- missible because they can attack coated compon- ents of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil, SAE 15W-50 Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation.

  • Page 130: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed transmission, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission 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-aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 16/42 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down fork Spring travel, front 230 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm...

  • Page 132: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 2.15"...

  • Page 133: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...
  • Page 134 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, when new Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light...

  • Page 135: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular spaceframe Type plate location Steering head, front top Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2300 mm, across front wheel to number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1450 mm, Over windscreen, without rider, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 925 mm, across handlebars without mirrors...

  • Page 136: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 229 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 454 kg Maximum payload 225 kg Riding specifications Top speed approx. 193 km/h with reduced power output, 35 kW approx.

  • Page 137: Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive service network in place to look As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your after you and your motorcycle in motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum more than 100 countries.
  • Page 138 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.

  • Page 139: Ance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 140 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 141 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 142 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 143 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 144: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 145 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 146: Index

    Ambient temperature Removal, 111 Abbreviations and symbols, 5 Outside temperature Technical data, 131 warning, 25 Brake fluid Control, 13 Checking fluid level, front, 83 Reading, 29 Engineering details, 74 Checking fluid level, rear, 84 Operation, 40 Control, 13 Reservoir, front, 10 Self-diagnosis, 65 Engineering details, 77 Reservoir, rear, 10...
  • Page 147 Clock Dimensions First-aid kit adjusting, 32 Technical data, 133 Position on the motorcycle, 11 Control, 16 Frame Telltale light, 16 Clutch Technical data, 133 Warnings, 26 Adjusting handlebar lever, 44 Front-wheel stand Adjusting play, 87 Installing, 98 Checking operation, 86 Fuel Electrics Checking play, 86...
  • Page 148 Underneath the trim panel, 12 Immobiliser Replacing bulb for low-beam Reserve key, 32 headlight, 100 Warning and telltale lights, 18 Warning light, 24 Replacing bulb for parking Instrument panel light, 101 Hazard warning flashers Ambient-light brightness Technical data, 132 Control, 13 sensor, 16 Warning light, 25 Operation, 38...
  • Page 149 Motion sensor Running gear Parking, 70 Deactivating, 55 Technical data, 129 Power socket Motorcycle Running in, 66 Notes on use, 113 Care, 119 Position on the motorcycle, 8 Cleaning, 119 Pre-Ride-Check, 65 Safety instructions Lashing, 72 For brake, 69 Programming, 57 Laying up, 121 For riding, 62 Parking, 70...
  • Page 150 Stopwatch Telltale lights Table of tyre pressures, 11 Operation, 35 Overview, 18 Technical data, 130 Symbols Toolkit Contents, 79 Meaning, 28 Vehicle Position on the motorcycle, 11 Restoring to use, 121 Torques, 123 Vehicle Identification Number Technical data Transmission Position on the motorcycle, 10 Battery, 131 Technical data, 128 Brakes, 130...
  • Page 151 Weights Payload table, 11 Technical data, 134 Wheels Change of size, 90 Checking rims, 87 Checking spokes, 87 Install the rear wheel, 97 Installing front wheel, 92 Removing front wheel, 90 Removing rear wheel, 96 Technical data, 130...
  • Page 153 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 154 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418558891* Order No.: 01 41 8 558 891 08.2014, 4th edition, 01...

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