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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 ....67 Warning and telltale BMW Motorrad ABS ..45 Battery ..... . 68 lights .
  • Page 5 Electrics ....150 Aluminium case ... 129 BMW Motorrad ABS ..86 Aluminium topcase ..132 Frame .
  • Page 6 Maintenance schedule ..157 Standard BMW service ..158 Confirmation of mainten- ance work ....159 Confirmation of service ..164 13 Appendix .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    NOTICE Specific instruc- claims. sembled complete with tions on how to operate, When the time comes to sell all the BMW Motorrad control, adjust or look after items your BMW, please remember optional extras originally of equipment on the vehicle.

  • Page 9: 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 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( 128) Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Underneath The Seat

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

  • Page 17: Underneath The Trim Panel

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 123) Air-filter housing ( 120)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display ( 38). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 39). Hazard warning flashers No standard equipment with LED auxiliary head- lights Auxiliary headlights ( Turn indicators ( Horn No standard equipment with Electronic...
  • Page 19 ABS ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right No standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips 44). No standard equipment with off-road mode ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Set clock ( 37). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select display ( 38). Resetting tripmeter 39).
  • Page 22 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for controlling the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with alarm system (DWA) Anti-theft alarm LED (see the operating instructions for the anti-theft alarm) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev. counter...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Warning and telltale lights ... 22 Multifunction display ....24 Warnings ......25 On-board computer display .

  • Page 24: Warning And Telltale Lights

    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 25 NOTICE The ABS symbol might differ, depending on the specifics of national regulations.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 29 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 30 Check coolant level ( 98). specialist workshop, preferably min 2.7 l If the coolant level is too low: an authorised BMW Motorrad Refuelling ( 80). Top up coolant ( 99). dealer. Have the coolant system...
  • Page 31 BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad WARNING dealer. dealer. Unusual ride characterist- Possible cause: Bulb defective ics when engine running in The coolant temperature is too General warning light shows emergency-operation mode. high. yellow. Risk of accident If possible, ride in the part-load...

  • Page 32: Outside Temperature

    Outside temperature Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- warning DWA battery flat ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with on-board computer with alarm system (DWA) ABS self-diagnosis not x.x °C " " (ambient tempera-...

  • Page 33: Abs Deactivated

    Have the fault rectified as completed. quickly as possible by a ASC telltale and warning specialist workshop, preferably light slow-flashes. ABS deactivated an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: ABS telltale and warning dealer. Self-diagnosis did not complete, light shows. ASC intervention...

  • Page 34: Display

    Fuel level an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC telltale and warning light shows. dealer. Due to the complex shape of the fuel tank, it is impossible to de- Possible cause: On-board computer termine the fuel level when the The rider has switched off the display tank is approaching capacity.

  • Page 35: Fuel Reserve

    gits respectively, separated by a The fuel warning light shows (usage) and the amount of fuel when the fuel level drops to re- remaining at the time the light colon. In this example, the read- serve. came on (see explanation above). ing means "June 2014".

  • Page 36: Ambient Temperature

    If you want to have the date ive, temporarily appears on set consult a specialist work- the display. shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. WARNING Risk of black ice forming at temperatures above 3 °C, even though no ambient-...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 44 BMW Motorrad ABS ....45 BMW Motorrad ASC ....47 Riding mode .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    ( 74). 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 39: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can obtain emergency/extra started if the key is identified as keys only through an authorised “authorised”. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security NOTICE system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy...

  • Page 40: Reading

    Reading with on-board computer Selecting display Switch on ignition ( 36). 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 41: Resetting Tripmeter

    Distance travelled since 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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. NOTICE Immediately after switching off When the engine is not running the ignition, push button 1 to you can switch on the lights by the left and hold it in this po-...

  • Page 45: Turn Indicators

    Operating the turn time and distance. The defined Start engine ( 73). time and distance can be set by indicators an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition ( 36).

  • Page 46: Emergency Off Switch

    Press button 1 again to switch The emergency off switch is a NOTICE off the hazard warning flashers. kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily. If you press a turn-indicator Emergency off switch button with the hazard warning (kill switch) flashers switched on, the turn- indicator function is activated...

  • Page 47: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS ing at low engine speeds. If the Repeatedly press button 1 until Deactivating the ABS charge level is low, the heated...
  • Page 48 ABS telltale and warning ABS telltale and warning light remains on. light goes out; if self- diagnosis has not completed it starts flashing. The ABS function is deactiv- ated. Release button 1 within two seconds. Activating the ABS ABS telltale and warning function light remains off or contin- ues to flash.

  • Page 49: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC ASC telltale and warning NOTICE light shows. with Automatic Stability Control Release button 1 within two You have the option of activating (ASC) seconds. the ASC function while the mo- Deactivating the ASC ASC telltale and warning torcycle is on the move.

  • Page 50: Riding Mode

    Adjust off-road mode with off-road mode ABS and Prerequisite: On-road riding is active. Riding mode ATTENTION BMW Motorrad has developed two operational scenarios for Activation of the off-road your motorcycle from which you Press button 1. mode (Enduro) when riding can select the scenario suitable Mode adjustment is activated.
  • Page 51 Symbol for on-road riding is Symbol for off-road mode 2 suppressed. flashes. Adjust on-road riding Prerequisite: Off-road mode is active. Switch on ignition ( 36). NOTICE Operate button 1 again. If a riding mode was selected prior to switching the ignition off, Symbol for off-road mode 2 it remains further active after a flashes.

  • Page 52: Clutch

    Brakes At standstill: Activation takes place after approx. 2 seconds. Adjusting brake lever Symbol for on-road riding 2 is continuously displayed. WARNING Symbol for off-road mode is suppressed. Changed position of the brake fluid reservoir. Clutch Air in the brake system. Do not turn the handlebars or Adjusting the clutch lever the handlebar fitting on the...

  • Page 53: Mirrors

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

  • Page 54: Spring Preload

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

  • Page 55: Damping

    screw 1 in the direction indic- Stow the on-board toolkit in its correct position. ated by the H arrow. Install the seat ( 57). If you want a softer damping characteristic, turn adjusting Damping screw 1 in the direction indic- ated by the S arrow.

  • Page 56: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Call up settings display at 1. The meanings of Basic setting of rear- the readings are as follows: Switch on ignition ( 36). 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 clockwise direction and then...

  • Page 57: Tyres

    characteristic if you allow a Install valve caps fitted with certain length of time to pass rubber sealing rings and tighten without pressing button 1. firmly. The ESA indicator disappears Make sure the ground is level from the display as soon as and firm and place the motor- adjustment completes.

  • Page 58: Headlight

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Damage to the plastic lens of the light. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Install the seat ( 57). Use a plastic-sheathed steel ATTENTION cable to secure the helmet to helmet holder 1 on left or right. Attachment of the helmet on the left side of the vehicle.

  • Page 61: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm DWA Overview ......60 Activation ......60 Alarm function .

  • Page 62: Dwa

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with alarm system (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 63 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor in the control unit (anti- after switching off the ignition, theft alarm activated) you must press button 1 for longer than one second. Activation phase The anti-theft alarm needs 15 seconds to achieve fully active...

  • Page 64: Alarm Function

    this way, you have to switch the Deactivating motion Alarm triggers ignition on and then off again. sensor An alarm can be triggered by: the motion sensor Motion sensor when attempt to switch on the igni- motorcycle is to be tion with an unauthorised key transported disconnection of the anti-theft...

  • Page 65: Deactivation

    Information on alarm Deactivating alarm control. This function does not change the status of the anti- function triggering theft alarm. If an alarm was triggered after While an alarm is in progress an the last activation of the alarm alarm tone sounds and the turn function, the rider is notified indicators flash.

  • Page 66: Programming

    Programming the ignition is not subsequently Automatic activation of the switched on, the alarm func- alarm function after the igni- with alarm system (DWA) tion automatically goes active tion is switched off: No again after 30 seconds if "Ac- Programming options Programming anti-theft tivation after ignition OFF"...
  • Page 67 Under what Within ten seconds, switch on the ignition. circumstances is Press button 2. Acknowledgement tone sounds programming aborted? Step 2: three times. There are two ways in which pro- No function allocated to this step. The programming function is gramming can be cancelled: Press button 1 or button 2.

  • Page 68: Registration Of The Remote Con

    Registering remote automatically 30 seconds after Acknowledgement tone sounds completion of the last step in twice. control the programming routine You can now register a maximum of four remote control units with The anti-theft alarm LED goes the anti-theft alarm. Registration out and four acknowledgement is a three-step process and has tones sound.

  • Page 69: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Synchronising remote synchronise the remote registration control control? Registration is terminated 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 70: Battery

    Battery remote control has to be activ- Slide old battery 3 forward from under retainer 4. ated. with alarm system (DWA) ATTENTION When does the battery have to be changed? Batteries unsuitable or not inserted in compliance with The batteries in the remote con- correct procedure.

  • Page 71: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....70 Comply with checklist ....72 Starting .

  • Page 72: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised with rear softbag the inboard side. BMW Motorrad dealer will be Note the maximum permiss- glad to advise you on the correct Note the maximum permissible ible payload of the rear softbag payload and the speed limit clothing for every purpose.
  • Page 73 Speed Maximum speed with Risk of poisoning knobbly tyres or winter If you ride at high speed, always Exhaust fumes contain carbon tyres bear in mind that various bound- monoxide, which is colourless ary conditions can adversely af- and odourless but highly toxic. DANGER fect the handling of your motor- WARNING...

  • Page 74: Comply With Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Do not tamper with the vehicle in any way that could result in If misfiring causes unburned fuel ATTENTION tuned performance. to enter the catalytic converter, there is a danger of overheating Engine running for prolonged Comply with checklist and damage.

  • Page 75: Starting

    Starting without Electronic Suspension NOTICE Adjustment (ESA) Starting engine Adjusting the damping charac- You cannot start the motorcycle teristic for rear wheel ( 53). with the side stand extended and ATTENTION a gear engaged. The engine will with Electronic Suspension Ad- Sufficient gearbox lubrication switch itself off if you start it with justment (ESA)
  • Page 76 Phase 1 specialist workshop, preferably NOTICE an authorised BMW Motorrad The rev. counter and speedo- dealer. meter needles both swing to The start attempt is automatic- the limit values on their scales. ally interrupted if battery voltage ABS self-diagnosis At the same time, all the warn- is too low.

  • Page 77: Running In

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

  • Page 78: Speed

    avoid riding at constant engine exerting greater pressure on the Ride carefully and avoid ex- rpm for prolonged periods. levers. tremely sharp inclines. Try to do most of your rid- WARNING Speed ing during this initial period on twisting, fairly hilly roads. New brake pads.

  • Page 79: Off-Roading

    Apply the brakes in good time Off-roading until the brakes have been After off-roading cleaned. BMW Motorrad recommends checking the following after riding ATTENTION the motorcycle off-road: Switch on ignition ( 36). Riding on unsurfaced roads Press button 1 and button 2 or dirty road surfaces.

  • Page 80: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad recommends of the road. ward from the rear to the front checking the rims for damage BMW Motorrad ABS prevents wheel. The sharper the motor- after off-roading. the front wheel from locking up. cycle decelerates, the more load is shifted to the front wheel.

  • Page 81: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Brake fade. Destruction of the Always check that the ground WARNING brakes due to overheating. under the stand is level and firm. Use both front and rear brakes, Moisture and dirt. and make use of the engine's Diminished braking effect. braking effect as well.

  • Page 82: Refuelling

    Centre stand On a gradient, the motorcycle Clean plastic parts immediately should always face uphill; se- after contact with fuel. with centre stand lect 1st gear. Make sure the ground is level Switch off the engine. and firm and place the motor- Refuelling cycle on its side stand.

  • Page 83: Fuel Grade

    Fuel grade NOTICE For optimum fuel consumption, The "usable fuel capacity" spe- fuel should be sulphur-free or as cified in the technical data is the low-sulphur as possible. quantity that the fuel tank could ATTENTION hold if it had been run dry and the engine had cut out due to a Leaded fuel.

  • Page 84: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Recommended fuel grade Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption- related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI ATTENTION ATTENTION Securing motorcycle for transportation Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components. being lifted on to stand. Component damage Make sure that all components Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Do not trap components such...
  • Page 85 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the vehicle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 87: Engineering Details

    ABS ....... . 86 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....89...

  • Page 88: Riding Mode

    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 89 Within the limits imposed by timum braking. What are the effects of physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS Rear wheel lift surface irregularities? ensures directional stability on any surface. The system is not...
  • Page 90 In order to ensure that the ground (wheelie). Do not take risks that would BMW Motorrad ABS is always Rear wheel rotating with the negate the additional margin of maintained in optimum condi- vehicle held stationary by ap- safety offered by this system.

  • Page 91: Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? reasons and an ASC fault mes- Risky riding. sage is issued. Self-diagnosis The BMW Motorrad ASC is an Risk of accident despite ASC. has to complete before fault assistant system for the rider for Invariably, it remains the rider's messages can be issued.
  • Page 92 The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- a gear engaged. able to control a situation of this nature.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Toolkit ......92 Engine oil .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    119). 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 95: Engine Oil

    Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. BMW Motorrad has assembled Allow the engine to idle until a service toolkit that is ideal for the fan starts up, then allow it carrying out extended work (e.g.
  • Page 96 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 Engine oil, specified level ATTENTION Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge Not enough or too much en- length 2 clean.

  • Page 97: 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 98 In order to ensure the depend- preferably an authorised ability of the brake system, do BMW Motorrad dealer. not permit the brake pads to Visually inspect the brake pads wear past the minimum per- Checking brake-fluid to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 99 NOTICE Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- Wear of the brake pads causes cialist workshop, preferably the brake fluid level in the reser- an authorised BMW Motorrad voir to sink. dealer.

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102: Rims And Tyres

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

  • Page 103: Chain

    Chain Check chain sag Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Make sure the ground is level Lubricating chain cycle on its stand. and firm and place the motor- Measure the tyre tread depth cycle on its stand. ATTENTION in the main tread grooves with Turn the rear wheel until it...
  • Page 104 Chain deflection Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with 19 Nm no weight applied, supported Tighten quick-release axle on its side stand) nut 1 to the specified tight- If measured value is outside per- ening torque. mitted tolerance: Rear quick-release axle Adjust chain sag (...

  • Page 105: Wheels

    If Wheel size is very important BMW Motorrad has not approved as a parameter for the chassis the wheels and tyres, it cannot and suspension control sys- assess their suitability or provide tems ABS and ASC.

  • Page 106: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad dealer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control units can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes.
  • Page 107 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 108: Installing Front Wheel

    Remove axle 1, while support- Remove spacing bushing 1 specialist workshop, preferably ing the wheel. from the left-hand side of the an authorised BMW Motorrad wheel hub. dealer. Do not remove the grease from the axle. Installing front wheel Roll the front wheel forward to remove.
  • Page 109 the next operation in the as- ATTENTION sembly procedure. Front wheel installed wrong way round. Risk of accident Note direction-of-rotation ar- rows on tyre or rim. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks. Tighten axle screw 1 to the specified tightening torque.
  • Page 110 If fully tightened beforehand, Tighten screws 1 on left and Clamp of quick-release slacken right axle clamping right to the specified tightening axle screws 1 again. torque. Removing the front-wheel Tightening sequence: Tighten Brake caliper to tele- stand. screws six times in alternate scopic fork sequence without centre stand...

  • Page 111: Removing Rear Wheel

    Insert the ABS sensor into its Tighten right axle clamping Clamp of quick-release bore and install screw 1. screws 1 to the specified tight- axle ening torque. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Tightening sequence: Tighten Operate the brake several screws six times in alternate times until the brake pads are sequence...
  • Page 112 with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Remove axle nut 1. Remove quick-release axle 1 and remove adjusting plate 2. Slacken locknuts 2 on left and Support the wheel. right by turning them counter- clockwise.
  • Page 113 Roll the rear wheel as far when removing to ensure that no specialist workshop, preferably forward as possible and loop parts are damaged or mislaid. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. chain 1 over the sprocket. Install the rear wheel Roll the rear wheel into the...

  • Page 114: Front-Wheel Stand

    Installing the front-wheel the adjusting plate. stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without Install nut 1, but do not tighten also accompanying use of it at this point. auxiliary stand.
  • Page 115 BMW Motorrad Push the two adapters 2 apart auxiliary stand. until the telescopic forks fit between them. with centre stand Use locating pins 3 to set the Make sure the ground is level front-wheel stand to the de- and firm and place the motor- sired height.

  • Page 116: Lighting

    Make sure the motorcycle is Remove cover 1 or 2. Replace the defective bulb. standing firmly. Bulb for high-beam headlight Lighting Replacing bulbs for low- H7 / 12 V / 55 W beam and high-beam Bulbs for the low-beam headlight headlight Make sure the ground is level H7 / 12 V / 55 W...
  • Page 117 Replacing bulb for parking Close and lock spring wire clips 2. light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. NOTICE Turn the handlebars to the left to Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the facilitate access.
  • Page 118 LED turn indicators The LED flashing turn indic- ators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Removing bulbs for front Press bulb 1 into the socket. and rear turn indicators Make sure the ground is level Install cover 1.
  • Page 119 Remove screw 1. Press bulb 1 in, turn it counter- Press bulb 1 in and turn it clockwise and remove it from clockwise to install it in the the light housing. light housing. Installing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 120 Install screw 1. Remove screw 1 from the Remove bulb 1 from the mudguard cover and remove socket. Replacing bulb for the cover. Replace the defective bulb. number-plate light Make sure the ground is level Bulb for number-plate and firm and place the motor- light cycle on its stand.

  • Page 121: Body Panels

    LED auxiliary headlights Remove screws 1 on left and right. An auxiliary headlight can only be replaced in its entirety. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat bulb holder 1 in the light carrier.

  • Page 122: Air Filter

    Remove four screws 2. Manoeuvre the centre trim Install screws 1 on left and panel into position. Make sure right. Disconnect the plug from that the guides 1 on left and socket 1. Install the seat ( 57). right engage the side panels. Remove the centre trim panel.
  • Page 123 Remove two screws 1 on left Remove air filter 1. Place air filter cover 2 in posi- and right. tion, easing the side trim pan- Install air filter els out slightly to do so. Install screws 1. Remove four screws 1. Install air filter 1.

  • Page 124: Jump-Starting

    Install centre trim panel Use jump leads fitted with fully 120). insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting ATTENTION ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage Excessive current flowing greater than 12 V. when the motorcycle is Damage to the on-board elec- jump-started tronics.

  • Page 125: Battery

    Do not open the battery then disconnect the second Do not top up with water lead from the positive termin- BMW Motorrad has developed a Be sure to read and comply als. float charger specially designed with the instructions for char-...
  • Page 126 If the battery terminals before and suspension electronics. this happens, disconnect the bat- charging. tery from the on-board systems Use suitable BMW chargers. and connect the charger directly The suitable charger is ATTENTION available from your authorised to the battery.
  • Page 127 Deactivating alarm function tion sequence. BMW Motorrad dealer. 63). Disconnect negative lead 1 Switch off the ignition. first. Switch off the ignition. Insert the battery into the bat-...
  • Page 128 positive terminal on the right Always proceed in compliance in the direction of travel. with the specified installation sequence. Connect positive lead 2 to the battery's positive terminal. Connect negative lead 1 to the battery's negative terminal. Install centre trim panel 120).

  • Page 129: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....128 Power sockets ..... 128 Luggage .

  • Page 130: General Instructions

    Automatic shutdown Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com". The sockets will be automat- ies approved by BMW for your ically switched off during the vehicle. start procedure. BMW has conducted extens- ive testing of the parts and ac-...

  • Page 131: Luggage

    Luggage The power supply to the sock- ets is switched off no more Lashing luggage than 15 minutes after the igni- tion is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on- board electrics. Low-wattage electrical accessories might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics.
  • Page 132 Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the case lid. Disengage retainer 1. Set the latch 2 on the lid. Close the case lid. NOTICE Push lock housing 3 down, Open the second catch of the making sure that the latch case lid. The case lid can be opened at toggle grips firmly in the lid.
  • Page 133 Pull the aluminium case back as far as it will go and then out to remove. Installing the aluminium case with aluminium cases Engage retainer 1. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the case lid. Push lock housing 2 to one side in order to release the Close the second latch of the catch 3.

  • Page 134: Aluminium Topcase

    Contact your authorised BMW It is advisable to either remove Motorrad dealer if you cannot the aluminium topcase or fit the find your combination of vehicle backrest pad available as op- and cases on the label. tional accessories if you intend The values for the combination off-roading.
  • Page 135 Close the aluminium Removing the aluminium Install the aluminium topcase topcase topcase with aluminium topcase with aluminium topcase with aluminium topcase Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Set the aluminium topcase on the topcase carrier and push it Set the latch 2 on the lid.
  • Page 136 Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and topcase on the label. The values for the combination described here are as follows: Maximum permissible speed for riding with alu- minium topcase fitted to the...

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ..... 136 Washing the vehicle ....136 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 138: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends dry the brake discs and brake that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning pads. and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 139: Cleaning Easily Damaged

    BMW rubber-care Plastics with a wet cloth. products. ATTENTION Chrome ATTENTION Use plenty of water and BMW Use of unsuitable cleaning shampoo to clean chrome, par- Application of silicone sprays agents. ticularly if it has been exposed to to rubber seals.

  • Page 140: Paint Care

    Washing the vehicle regularly BMW Motorrad recommends specks of tar. Remember to wax will help counteract the long- applying only BMW car wax or the parts treated in this way. term effects of substances that products containing carnauba damage the paint, especially if wax or synthetic wax.

  • Page 141: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 140 Riding specifications ....152 Threaded fasteners ....141 Engine .

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting Chart

    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 143: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper to 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 Valid...
  • Page 144 Mirror arm Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M10 x 1.5 20 Nm Multi-wax spray Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block 30 Nm...

  • Page 145: 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...

  • Page 146: 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 Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

  • Page 147: Engine Oil

    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 Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation.

  • Page 148: 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 149: 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 150: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site.
  • Page 151 Front wheel Front wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 2.15" x 21" Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 - 21 Load index, front tyre min. 42 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max. 5 g Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4.25"...

  • Page 152: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery...

  • Page 153: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 6, Brake light/rear light unit Bulb for number-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 type...

  • Page 154: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1960 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with seat, low 1920 mm, Without rider at unladen weight 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...

  • Page 155: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 154 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......154 Maintenance work .

  • Page 156: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extensive shop, preferably an authorised service network in place to look As owner of a new BMW BMW Motorrad dealer. after you and your motorcycle in motorcycle, in circumstances more than 100 countries. Au-...
  • Page 157 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 159: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule if vehicle is used off- road, annually or every BMW Running-in check 10,000 km (whichever Standard BMW service comes first) 158) Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air-filter element Check or replace air-filter...

  • Page 160: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW service Check the ease of movement of the side stand. A standard BMW service con- Check the ease of movement sists of the following mainten- of the centre stand (if vehicle ance work: fitted with the "centre stand"...

  • Page 161: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166: 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 167 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 169: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil- iser ....... . 168...

  • Page 170: Immobiliser

    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 171 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 172 Ambient temperature Removal, 125 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Outside temperature Technical data, 150 warning, 30 Brake fluid Control, 16 Checking fluid level, front, 96 Reading, 34 Engineering details, 86 Checking fluid level, rear, 97 Operation, 45 Control, 16 Reservoir, front, 13 Self-diagnosis, 74 Engineering details, 89 Reservoir, rear, 13...
  • Page 173 Clock Dimensions First-aid kit adjusting, 37 Technical data, 151 Position on the motorcycle, 14 Control, 19 Frame Telltale light, 19 Clutch Technical data, 151 Warnings, 30 Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Front-wheel stand Adjusting play, 100 Installing, 112 Checking operation, 99 Fuel Electrics Checking play, 99...
  • Page 174 Underneath the trim panel, 15 Immobiliser Replacing bulb for low-beam Reserve key, 37 headlight, 114 Warning and telltale lights, 22 Warning light, 28 Replacing bulb for parking Instrument panel light, 115 Hazard warning flashers Ambient-light brightness Technical data, 150 Control, 16 sensor, 19 Warning light, 29 Operation, 43...
  • Page 175 Mirrors Off-road mode Rider's Manual adjusting, 51 adjusting, 48 Position on the motorcycle, 14 Mobility services, 154 Engineering details, 86 Riding mode, 48 Motion sensor Off-roading, 77 Running gear Deactivating, 62 Technical data, 147 Motorcycle Running in, 75 Parking, 79 Care, 135 Power socket Cleaning, 135...
  • Page 176 Starting, 73 Transmission, 146 Recommendation, 103 Control, 18 Weights, 152 Running in, 76 Steering lock Wheels and tyres, 148 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Locking, 36 Telltale lights Technical data, 148 Stopwatch Overview, 22 Top speed, 71 Operation, 40 Toolkit Contents, 92 Symbols Vehicle...
  • Page 177 Outside temperature warning, 30 Warnings, overview, 26 Weights Payload table, 14 Technical data, 152 Wheels Change of size, 103 Checking rims, 100 Checking spokes, 100 Install the rear wheel, 111 Installing front wheel, 106 Removing front wheel, 104 Removing rear wheel, 109 Technical data, 148...
  • Page 179 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 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 180 Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418565411* Order No.: 01 41 8 565 411 08.2015, 5th edition, 01...

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