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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 ST BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at Heated handlebar grips ..45 3 Status indicators ..21 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..22 Clutch .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....111 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 129 Luggage ....73 Protective wax coating .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting headlight range (below instrument cluster) Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( Payload table (on steering- head bearing at left)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Onboard socket ( Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjusting damping (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

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

  • Page 17: Under Center Fairing Panel

    Under center fairing panel Battery ( 106) Storage space with tire repair kit Storing tire repair kit...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Select display in extended area ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Setting clock ( 39). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Selecting readings ( 40). Resetting tripmeter 41). Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) with onboard...
  • Page 21 Tachometer...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Tripmeter ( Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due ( Value range ( with onboard computer Symbols for illustrating dis- played value (...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 11 – With onboard computer (OE) with onboard computer Gear indicator, "N" is shown for Neutral Distance driven after reach- 12 – With onboard computer ing reserve quantity in mls (OE) Fuel level The horizontal bars over Average consumption in the filling station symbol indicate the remaining fuel...

  • Page 26: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights Oil-pressure warning light with BMW Motorrad ABS warning light ( Fuel-reserve warning light General warning light, in conjunction with warn- ing indicators in display High-beam headlight indi- cator light Indicator light for right turn indicator Neutral indicator light...

  • Page 27: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible If the time remaining until the the date.

  • Page 28: Ambient Temperature

    If the ambient temperature drops sures refer to a tire temperature below 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera- Additional information on BMW of 68 °F (20 °C) . The left-hand ture display flashes as a warning Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided value 1 indicates the air pres- of possible icing-up.
  • Page 29 Warnings for which no separate If the display in the value area 2 warning light is available, are in- shows a warning, then this is dicated with the 'General' warn- symbolized with the warning tri- ing light 1 in conjunction with a angle 3.
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning 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 dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play...
  • Page 31 Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error ( Lights up yellow + " " flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Flashes red + " " flashes Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- ble tolerance ( + "...
  • Page 32 Coolant temperature too switched on so that the radia- placed, preferably by an autho- high tor fan continues to operate. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. General warning light shows Should the coolant temperature red. Fuel down to reserve frequently be too high, have...
  • Page 33 Possible cause: cialized workshop, preferably General warning light shows The engine oil pressure is insuffi- an authorized BMW Motorrad yellow. cient. retailer. Engine symbol appears on Driving with insufficient en- Engine oil pressure the display.
  • Page 34 Replacing parking light bulb ABS self-diagnosis not Anti-theft alarm battery 98). completed drained Replacing brake light and tail with BMW Motorrad ABS with anti-theft alarm light bulbs ( 100). Replacing front and rear turn ABS warning light flashes. General warning light shows indicator bulbs ( 101).
  • Page 35 ABS error with Tire Pressure Control with Tire Pressure Control with BMW Motorrad ABS (TPC/RDC) (TPC/RDC) ABS warning light lights up. General warning light shows General warning light yellow. flashes red.
  • Page 36 Have fault eliminated by a spe- next opportunity. above this threshold is reached cialized workshop, preferably 68). an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the tire checked for dam- Watch TPC/RDC display at retailer. age by a specialized workshop, higher speed. A permanent...
  • Page 37 BMW Motorrad Possible cause: retailer. The battery of the tire inflation pressure sensor no longer has Possible cause: its full capacity. The operation of A system fault has occurred. the tire inflation pressure control Have fault eliminated by a spe- is only ensured for a limited time.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch ..... . 38 Tires ....... . 49 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces- sories remain operational for with case with BMW Motorrad ABS a limited period of time. with Topcase Battery can be recharged via ABS self-diagnosis is The cases and the Topcase can onboard socket.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    If you lose a key, you can have it Handlebars locked. disabled by your BMW Motorrad Switch on ignition. Key can be removed. partner. For this purpose, you have to bring along all other keys Electronic immobilizer that belong to the motorcycle.

  • Page 42: Display

    Display with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Selecting readings Tire inflation pressures Switch on ignition. Warnings if necessary with onboard computer Press and hold button 1 until hours 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired hours are shown. Press and hold button until Press button 2 to select dis- minutes 4 flash.

  • Page 43: Stopwatch

    Reset average values Stopwatch Average consumption in with onboard computer Current consumption in Switch on ignition. Select average consumption or average speed. Distance driven since reaching reserve quantity in Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. As an alternative to the odome- Select desired tripmeter.
  • Page 44 the onboard computer must be Interchanging button operated with the button 2. functions The stopwatch continues to run in the background when the dis- play is temporarily switched over to the odometer. The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off.

  • Page 45: Lights

    Parking light : operation of stopwatch With the engine switched with button 2 in instrument off, you can switch on the Switch off ignition. cluster. lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the ignition To save the setting made, switched on or by operating the press and hold button 1 and headlight flasher.

  • Page 46: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning After driving for approx. ten seconds or after covering flashers a distance of approx. 300 m, the Operating hazard warning turn indicators are automatically flashers switched off. Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 47: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF switch Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta- Operating position neously to switch on the haz- Engine switched off ard warning flashers. Emergency ON/OFF Ignition can be switched off. Heated handlebar grips switch with heated handlebar grips Operating the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall.

  • Page 48: Clutch

    inadequately charged, the heated Only adjust the clutch lever when hand grips are switched off to the motorcycle is stationary. ensure starting capability. Heated handlebar-grip switch Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- The handlebar grips can be Heating function off. wise to increase distance be- heated at two different levels.

  • Page 49: Brakes

    Brakes Mirrors Adjusting handbrake lever Adjusting mirrors Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Adjusting the handbrake wise to increase distance be- lever while driving can lead...

  • Page 50: Damping

    Adjusting spring preload Basic setting of spring for rear wheel preload, rear Remove seat ( 51). Turn adjusting screw coun- terclockwise as far as pos- sible and then turn back 12 clicks (Full tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) with lowering Your motorcycle's han- Turn adjusting screw coun-...

  • Page 51: Tires

    A rough road surface requires To decrease damping, turn ad- cycle and reduces the life of the softer damping than a smooth justing screw 1 counterclock- tires. road surface. wise. Ensure proper tire inflation An increase in spring preload pressure. Basic setting of rear requires firmer damping, a re- At high road speeds, tire...

  • Page 52: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjusted to shop, preferably an authorized the relevant conditions by a spe- BMW Motorrad retailer. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Ordinary adhesive tape damages the plastic lens. To prevent damage to the plastic...

  • Page 53: Seat

    Installing seat Neutral position Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while Position with heavy pay- Insert seat in bracket 1 and pressing seat downward at rear load press down firmly at rear. to support movement. The seat can be heard to lock Raise seat at rear and release Seat...
  • Page 54 watch the position of the helmet lock. Position helmet as shown in illustration. Installing seat ( 51). Secure helmet on helmet holder 1 using a steel cable. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet,...

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......56 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Payload of luggage car- motorcycle into account when neys, and to every season of rier driving over curbs and similar ob- the year. Your authorized BMW stacles. Motorrad retailer will be happy to ≤22 lbs (≤10 kg) advise you and has the correct...

  • Page 57: Catalytic Converter

    Speed Do not run the engine in closed with Topcase rooms. Observe maximum payload and If you ride at high speed, always top speed according to label in bear in mind that various bound- Danger of burns Topcase. ary conditions can adversely af- Engine and exhaust system fect the handling of your motor- with tank rucksack...

  • Page 58: Checklist

    Modifications Stop the engine immediately if Firm seating of cases and lug- it misfires gage Modifications of the mo- Use unleaded fuel only torcycle (e.g. engine man- At regular intervals: Comply with all specified main- agement system, throttle valves, Engine oil level (every time you tenance intervals.
  • Page 59 The test is aborted if the engine Switch on ignition. is started before it is completed. Pre-ride check is performed. Phase 1 with BMW Motorrad ABS The pointers of the tachometer ABS self-diagnosis is and speedometer are run up to performed. ( the end stop.

  • Page 60: Running In

    The ABS warning light goes with BMW Motorrad ABS Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- out. tions of road if possible. The readiness for operation Observe the engine run-in of the BMW Motorrad ABS is speeds. checked by the self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is performed...

  • Page 61: Speed

    Tires Engine speed warning Engine run-in speed New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at <5000 min various heel angles until the tires Have the first inspection carried are run in. This running in proce- out after 300 - 750 mls (500 - dure is essential if the tires are to 1200 km).

  • Page 62: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad ABS between the front and rear wheel Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad heavier you brake, the more ABS. Press and hold button 1 and the front wheel is loaded. The...

  • Page 63: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Wet, soiled brakes On a grade, the motorcycle should always face uphill; se- motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake lect 1st gear. disks and the brake pads result in Side stand a decrease in the braking action. Center stand Switch off engine.

  • Page 64: Refueling

    Refueling The available fuel tank vol- ume can only be optimally Fuel is highly flammable. used with the vehicle standing on Fire at the fuel tank can the side stand. result in fire and explosion. Open protective cap. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank.

  • Page 65: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Press fuel tank cap down firmly Secure the motorcycle against Recommended fuel qual- to close. tipping away to the side. Remove key and close protec- Push motorcycle onto transport tive cap. Super unleaded surface, and do not place on 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) side stand or center stand.
  • Page 66 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 67: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 66...

  • Page 68: Brake System With Bmw

    BMW Motorrad ABS However, during extremely heavy road surface condition. and rapid decelerations it is pos- with BMW Motorrad ABS sible that the BMW Motorrad What happens when ABS cannot prevent the rear How does ABS work? rough roads are wheel from lifting off the ground.

  • Page 69: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    ABS fault is indicated. The momentum take over and even condition for a fault message is BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to How important is regular the completed self-diagnosis. counteract their effects. maintenance?
  • Page 70 Function the wheels being equipped with The tire inflation pressures are sensors, an error message is out- shown temperature-compen- A sensor is located in each tire, put. sated in the multifunction display; which measures the air temper- they refer to a tire temperature ature and the inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure of 68 °F (20 °C).
  • Page 71 Example: According to the Rider's Manual, the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar), however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is shown in the multifunction display. The tester at the filling station indicates 34.8 psi (2.4 bar). This value must be increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to 37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to produce the correct tire inflation...

  • Page 73: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....72 Onboard sockets ....72 Luggage .

  • Page 74: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 75: Luggage

    Cable routing The cables from the onboard sockets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering an- gle and the driving characteris- tics Cannot be trapped Pull luggage belt 1 through Pull luggage belt 1 through under seat in area 2 of fuel-...
  • Page 76 Opening case Pull gray release lever (OPEN) upwards again while simultane- ously pulling case lid 3 out of retainer. Closing case Also press locks 3 of lock straps into locking devices 2 Turn lock barrel into OPEN po- until they engage. sition.
  • Page 77 Press case lid against case body. The case volume is adapted to the contents. Removing case Press lock straps 1 outward Pull black release lever 1 (RE- and pull out upward. LEASE) upwards while simul- taneously pulling the case out- The maximum volume has ward.

  • Page 78: Topcase

    Secure hold Pull black release lever 1 (RE- Use the screws 1 inside the case LEASE) upwards while simulta- for this purpose. If a case wobbles or is difficult to neously pushing the case into fit, it must be adapted to the gap Topcase upper mounting.
  • Page 79 Opening Topcase Pull up release lever com- pletely. Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press release lever 2 down un- til it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in Topcase lock into OPEN position. LOCK position and remove. Pull up red release lever 2 completely.
  • Page 80 Removing Topcase Lift off Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack. Mounting Topcase Pull up handle as far as possi- ble. Press handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in Topcase lock into RELEASE position.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....80 Onboard toolkit ..... 80 Engine oil .

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    Repair Manual for with service toolkit your motorcycle on DVD, which you can obtain from your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Special tools and thorough spe- cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work described here.

  • Page 83: Engine Oil

    Remove oil dipstick 1. Allow engine to idle until fan removing and installing wheels), starts up, then allow to con- BMW Motorrad has put together tinue running for an additional a service tool kit matched to your minute. motorcycle. You can purchase Switch off engine.

  • Page 84: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a between MIN and MAX certified workshop, preferably marking an authorized BMW Motorrad Remove oil dipstick 1. retailer. If oil level is below MIN mark: Both too little and too much engine oil can lead to...
  • Page 85 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad...
  • Page 86 Move handlebars into straight- are not worn beyond their mini- ahead position. mum thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake-pad wear Checking front brake fluid limit level A low fluid level in the min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 87 MIN mark. firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 88: Coolant

    Add coolant. If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Topping up coolant Have the defect corrected as Removing right fairing side soon as possible by a special- panel ( 103). ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 89: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be Clutch play felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, 0.12 in (3 mm) (Turn han- preferably an authorized BMW dlebars to left, between han- Motorrad retailer. dlebar fitting and clutch ca- ble) Checking clutch play If clutch play is outside tolerance: Turn handlebars to left.

  • Page 90: Rims And Tires

    Repeat work steps until clutch Tire recommendation play is correctly adjusted. Make sure ground is level and For every size of tire, BMW Tighten nut 3. firm and park motorcycle. Motorrad has tested certain Measure tire tread depth in...

  • Page 91: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the unit as the basis for all neces- sary calculations. A change in specialized workshop of the TPC/ these sizes due to conversion to RDC sensor. others than the wheels installed Removing front wheel as standard equipment can seri-...
  • Page 92 Remove screws 2 of brake Place motorcycle on an auxil- calipers on left and right. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Loosen axle clamping ommends BMW Motorrad rear screws 1. wheel stand. Remove quick-release axle 2 Mounting rear wheel stands while supporting wheel.

  • Page 93: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacing bushing 3 on left side from wheel hub. Lift front wheel and install Installing front wheel...

  • Page 94: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Pinch bolt of quick-re- Brake caliper on fork leg Place motorcycle on an auxil- lease axle iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) wheel stand. Remove front wheel stand.

  • Page 95: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized Support exhaust manifold with workshop, preferably an suitable object (e.g. wooden authorized BMW Motorrad block). retailer. Place rear wheel on rear wheel support. Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel, holding wheel as you do so.
  • Page 96 Turn muffler to initial position. Tighten screw 1 on clamp with If the gap between the rear appropriate torque. wheel and the muffler is too Install screw 2 of muffler small, the rear wheel can over- Muffler on manifold bracket on passenger footrest, heat.

  • Page 97: Front Wheel Stand

    Align two mounts 2 so that Place the motorcycle on an aux- front suspension rests securely iliary stand before lifting the front on them. wheel with the BMW Motorrad Tighten adjusting screws 1. front-wheel stand. Place motorcycle on an auxil- Loosen adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 98: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Ensure motorcycle is standing Remove the lock washer 2; to securely. do so, press the unlock but- ton 3. Rear-wheel stand Mounting rear wheel stands Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Use basic stand with part num- Apply uniform pressure to push ber (83 30 0 402 245) with front wheel stand down and...

  • Page 99: Lamps

    Position motorcycle upright Remove cover 1 for high-beam Open connector 4. while simultaneously pressing headlight or cover 2 for low- grip of stand back so that both beam headlight by pulling on stand rollers rest on ground. lever 3. Then press the grip down to The alignment of the the ground.

  • Page 100: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb. Close and lock spring strap 5. bulb Bulb for high-beam Make sure ground is level and headlight firm and park motorcycle. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Switch off ignition. To achieve better accessi- Bulbs for low-beam bility, turn the handlebars to headlight...
  • Page 101 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only handle it with a clean, dry cloth. Remove bulb socket 2 by turn- Install bulb socket 2 by turning ing counterclockwise.
  • Page 102 Replacing brake light and tail light bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Press bulb 2 into socket and Press bulb 2 into fitting and turn counterclockwise to re- install turning clockwise. move. Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 103 Replacing front and rear Replace defective bulb. turn indicator bulbs Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure ground is level and indicators, front firm and park motorcycle. R10W / 12 V / 10 W Switch off ignition. with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Pull glass on screw connection...

  • Page 104: Fairings

    Install bulb 2 by screwing Install screw 1. Remove four screws 1 on left clockwise into light housing. and right and take off center Fairings fairing panel. Removing center fairing panel Remove seat ( 51). Insert inside end of lens into light housing and close.
  • Page 105 Installing center fairing panel Install four screws 1 on left and Remove screws 1 of right mir- right. ror and take off mirror. Installing seat ( 51). Slide center fairing panel at left and right under side panels at Removing right fairing Position 2 and then insert in side panel guides 3 on left and right.
  • Page 106 Installing right fairing side Install short screw 3. Install screw 2. panel Remove screw 2. Remove short screw 3. Remove three screws 4. Slide fairing side panel behind Install screw 1. Remove fairing side panel up- lower side panel and insert in ward.

  • Page 107: Jump-Starting

    12 V can damage the motorcycle terminal on this vehicle: Posi- Installing center fairing panel 103). electronics. tion 2). The battery of the donor vehicle Connect black jumper cable Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V. to negative terminal of charg- ing battery and then to nega- The wires leading to the Removing center fairing panel...

  • Page 108: Battery

    Do not open the battery Use BMW chargers with the during long periods when the Do not top up with water part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 motorcycle is not being used...
  • Page 109 doubt, charge the disconnected If you are unable to the battery before returning it to battery directly at the terminals. charge the battery via use. the onboard socket, you If you switch on the igni- Removing battery may be using a charger that tion and the multifunction is not compatible with your Make sure ground is level and...
  • Page 110 Always observe the proper Consult a certified workshop, sequence. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of Install positive cable 2. the date. Install negative cable 1. Switch off ignition. Installing center fairing panel...

  • Page 111: Care

    Care Care products ..... 110 Washing your motorcycle ..110 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 112: Care Products

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

  • Page 113: Paint Care

    Remove this type of soiling with with plenty of water and BMW cleaning naphtha or spirit on a auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW ish for additional treatment. Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 114: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating Returning motorcycle to use To preserve the finish of your motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Remove the protective wax ommends using BMW Car Wax coating. or agents that contain carnauba Clean the motorcycle. or synthetic waxes. Install a charged battery.

  • Page 115: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 114 Riding specifications ....126 Threaded fasteners ....115 Engine .

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting Chart

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

  • Page 117: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...

  • Page 118: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC con- trol with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, compensating connecting rods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 119: Fuel

    Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP gasolines...

  • Page 120: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-40, API SG/SH/JASO MA ≥14 °F (≥-10 °C) Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends...

  • Page 121: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated 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 122: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in its own housing Type of rear suspension Single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with rear wheel axle adjustable via eccentric Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel with lowering...

  • Page 123: Brakes

    Sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 124: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets 5 A, an onboard socket...
  • Page 125 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03...0.04 in (0.8...0.9 mm), New Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 126: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light alloy welded design with screwed-on rear frame Location of type plate Right steering head Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.4 in (2195 mm) Motorcycle height 48.2 in (1225 mm), Without driver at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windshield with lowering 47 in (1195 mm), Without driver at unladen...

  • Page 127: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 72.8 in (1850 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat 71.7 in (1820 mm), without driver at unladen weight with lowering 66.9 in (1700 mm), without driver at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 461 lbs (209 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE...

  • Page 128: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) with power reduction 96 mph (155 km/h)

  • Page 129: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 128 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 129 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......129 Maintenance work .

  • Page 130: 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 131: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service sistance and vehicle return trans- To ensure that your BMW is al- port). ways in optimum condition, BMW With its worldwide service net- Ask your authorized BMW mo- Motorrad recommends that you work, BMW Motorrad can at-...
  • Page 132 the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service. For drivers who drive long dis- tances annually, it may be neces- sary to come in for service before the entered date. In this case a corresponding maximum odome- ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service.

  • Page 133: 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 134 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 135 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 136 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 137 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 138: 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 139 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 140: Index

    Removing, 107 Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Technical data, 122 Adjusting play, 87 Brake fluid Self-diagnosis, 58 Checking fill level at front, 84 Checking operation, 87 Technology in detail, 66 Checking fill level at rear, 85 Checking play, 87 Warning indicators, 32 Front reservoir, 13...
  • Page 141 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17 Fairing Hazard warning flashers Operation, 45 Installing center section, 103 Operating, 44 Engine Installing right-hand side Operating element, 16, 17 Starting, 56 panel, 104 Headlight Technical data, 116 Removing center section, 102 Adjusting for RHD/LHD Warning for engine traffic, 50 Removing right-hand side electronics, 31...
  • Page 142 Instrument cluster Operating high-beam Multifunction display Ambient brightness sensor, 18 headlight, 43 Meaning of symbols, 23 Overview, 18 Operating parking light, 43 Operating element, 16 Parking lights, 43 Overview, 22 Lowered suspension Selecting readings, 40 Jump-starting, 105 Limitations, 54 Multifunction switch General view, left, 16 Luggage General view, right, 17...
  • Page 143 Multifunction display, 22 Stopwatch Safety instructions Operating, 41 Right side of motorcycle, 13 About brake, 60 Switching off, 61 Right-hand multifunction On driving, 54 switch, 17 Symbols in display Seat Under fairing, 15 Meaning, 23 Installing, 51 Underneath seat, 14 Locking device, 11 Warning and indicator lights, 24 Tachometer, 18...
  • Page 144 Weights, 125 Turn indicators Weights Operating, 43 Payload table, 11 Wheels and tires, 121 Operating element, left, 16 Technical data, 125 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Display, 26 Operating element, right, 17 Wheels Checking rims, 88 Rim sticker, 89 Type plate Technology in detail, 67 Position on motorcycle, 13 Installing front wheel, 91...
  • Page 145 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 146 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold BMW recommends *01418524217* Order No.: 01 41 8 524 217 08/2011, 6th Edition...

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