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F 800 GS
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The Ultimate
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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS 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

    Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..22 BMW Motorrad ABS ..42 you want to find a particular topic Meaning of symbols ..23 Clutch .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....117 Topcase ..... 74 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 137 Protective wax coating ..118 Aluminum case .

  • 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: Technical Data

    Because differences. of this, your motorcycle may dif- If your BMW is equipped with fer from the information supplied options or accessories not de- in the Rider's Manual. In addition, scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

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

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

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

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

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

  • Page 17: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 112) Air filter housing ( 110)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Select display in extended area ( with BMW Motorrad ABS operation ( Horn Flashing turn signals, left Hazard warning flashers Headlight high beam and flasher (...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip ( Turn signals, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn signals off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Setting clock ( 35). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Select readings ( 36). Resetting tripmeter 37). Ambient light 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 Trip odometer ( Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due ( Reading display range with onboard computer Symbols for illustrating dis- play reading ( –...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 10 – With onboard computer (OE) with onboard computer Gear indicator, "N" is shown for Neutral Distance driven after reach- 11 – 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

    Ambient temperature Warning indicators with onboard computer Display Warnings are displayed with the When the motorcycle is corresponding warning light. stopped, the engine heat can falsify the measurement of the ambient temperature. If the influence of the engine heat becomes too great, is tem- porarily shown in the display.
  • Page 29 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 30 Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 31 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 32 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 33 Replacing parking light bulb ABS self-diagnosis not Anti-theft alarm battery 104). completed drained Replacing brake and tail light with BMW Motorrad ABS with anti-theft alarm bulb ( 106). Replacing front and rear turn ABS warning light flashes. General warning light shows indicator bulbs ( 106).

  • Page 34: Abs Deactivated

    It must be noted that the ABS function is not available. Ob- ABS deactivated serve additional information on with BMW Motorrad ABS situations which can lead to an ABS error ( 67). ABS warning light lights up.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 41 BMW Motorrad ABS ....42 Clutch ......43 Brakes .

  • Page 36: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Battery can be recharged via with case onboard socket. with Topcase with BMW Motorrad ABS The cases and the Topcase can Locking handlebars ABS self-diagnosis is also be ordered with locks for performed. ( Turn handlebars to left.

  • Page 37: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

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

  • Page 38: Display

    Display with onboard computer Selecting readings Switch on ignition. Press and hold button 1 until hours 3 flash. Press button 4 to select dis- Press button repeatedly until play in value area 5. desired hours are shown. The following values can be dis- Press and hold button until played: Press button 2 to select dis-...

  • Page 39: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Distance driven since reaching reserve quantity in Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. Press and hold button 1 un- til displayed value has been As an alternative to the odome- reset. ter, the stopwatch 3 can be dis- played.
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Emergency-Off Switch

    Emergency-off switch (kill switch) Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta- Operating position neously to switch on the haz- Engine switched off. ard warning flashers. Emergency-off switch (kill 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...

  • Page 44: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS activated when the engine is Release button 1 within two running. with BMW Motorrad ABS seconds. The increase in power con- ABS warning light contin- sumption caused by the ues to light up.

  • Page 45: Clutch

    Switching on ABS As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and function then on again. If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Adjusting clutch lever...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Spring Preload

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

  • Page 48: Damping

    Adjust the damping characteristic A rough road surface requires to suit the spring preload. softer damping than a smooth road surface. To increase spring preload, An increase in spring preload turn handwheel 2 clockwise requires firmer damping, a re- using toolkit. duction in spring preload re- To decrease spring preload, quires softer damping.

  • Page 49: Tires

    At high road speeds, tire temperature 68 °F (20 °C)) cialized workshop, preferably an valves installed perpen- authorized BMW Motorrad re- dicular to the wheel rim have a Tire pressure, rear tailer. tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force.

  • Page 50: Seat

    If you are unsure whether the headlight range is cor- adjustment rect, consult a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Adjusting headlight range Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while pressing seat downward at Loosen screws 1 on left and front to support movement.

  • Page 51: Helmet Holder

    the motorcycle, damage can be Take off seat and place on a clean surface with rubber caused by the hot end muffler. buffers facing downward. Attach the helmet to the right- hand side of the motorcycle if Installing seat possible. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling.

  • Page 53: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....52 Checklist ......54 Starting .

  • Page 54: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW max 81 mph (max 130 km/ Pack heavy pieces of luggage Motorrad retailer will be happy to to bottom and inside of cases.

  • Page 55: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Speed limit for driving Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel with rear bag monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, max 81 mph (max 130 km/ odorless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating and damage.

  • Page 56: Checklist

    still: overheating would result. In Starting Brakes extreme cases, the motorcycle Front and rear brake fluid levels Starting the engine could catch fire. Clutch Do not allow the engine to idle Damping setting and spring unnecessarily. After starting, ride preload off immediately.
  • Page 57 Pre-ride check Pre-ride check is performed. After the ignition is switched on, with BMW Motorrad ABS the instrument cluster conducts ABS self-diagnosis is a test of the pointer instruments performed. ( and the warning and indicator Engage neutral, or pull back lights, i.e.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Offroad Riding

    Offroad riding roads leads to increased After driving offroad brake pad wear. Check the brake pad thickness BMW Motorrad recommends more often and replace the brake that the following be observed pads sooner. after driving offroad: Spring preload and damping...

  • Page 61: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The When driving in the rain and prevented by the BMW Motorrad heavier you brake, the more through puddles. ABS. the front wheel is loaded. The After washing the motorcycle.

  • Page 62: Parking Your Motorcycle

    under the stand is level and After working on the brakes Fold out side stand and park due to oil or grease residues. motorcycle. firm. When driving on soiled roads The side stand is designed Excessive movements or offroad. to support only the weight could result in the center of the motorcycle.
  • Page 63 Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling after run- ning on reserve, make sure Fuel attacks plastic sur- that you top up the tank to a faces, making them cloudy level above reserve, as other- or unattractive. wise the sensor will not be able Wipe off any fuel that gets onto to register the new level.

  • Page 64: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- Press fuel tank cap down firmly away to the side and fall aged. to close. over.
  • Page 65 Secure straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten- sion. Tension all straps evenly; the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much 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 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 71: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....70 Onboard sockets ....70 Luggage .

  • Page 72: 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 73: Luggage

    Luggage ing off the ignition to reduce the strain on the onboard electrical Lashing down luggage system. 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 Route luggage belt 2 as shown Do not restrict the steering an- using example of a luggage roll.
  • Page 74 Opening case Press yellow button 4 down- If the carrying handle is ward while opening case lid. folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. Closing case direction of travel, the lock tab Hold down yellow locking de-...
  • Page 75 Removing case Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Pull up red release lever 4. end position to obtain smaller Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in case lock per- volume. Fold locking flap all the way pendicular to direction of travel. Engage pivot lever 1 in lower open.

  • Page 76: Topcase

    Mounting case Press red release lever 4 downward. The locking flap 5 clicks into place. Fold carrying handle down. Turn key in direction of travel and remove. Topcase Insert case in case carrier 6, with Topcase then swing as far as possible Fold up locking flap 5 com- Opening Topcase onto mount 7.
  • Page 77 Closing Topcase Adjusting Topcase Hold down yellow locking de- vice 2 and fold out carrying volume handle 3. Open and empty Topcase. Close Topcase lid with firm pressure. If the carrying handle is Press yellow button 4 toward Engage pivot lever 1 in front folded down when the slot front while pressing Topcase end position to set larger vol-...
  • Page 78 Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Pull red lever 4 toward rear. Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Fold up locking flap 5 Fold locking flap 5 all the way into vertical position. completely by pulling red open.

  • Page 79: Aluminum Case

    Opening case Hook Topcase into front hold- Fold locking flap 5 closed as ers 6 of Topcase retaining far as possible and hold in Turn key 1 counterclockwise. plate. place. The case cover can be Press Topcase onto Topcase Press red release lever 4 to- opened with both the left retaining plate at rear.
  • Page 80 Closing case Detach lid retaining cable 1. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Close case lid. Close case lid. Close case lid. Open second latch of case lid. Close second lock of case lid. Position locking claw 3 on lid. Remove case lid.

  • Page 81: Aluminum Topcase

    Aluminum Topcase mounts on case carrier 5 and Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. on case 4 mesh. with aluminum Topcase Pull locking claw 3 to side while holding case in place. Topcase when driving offroad On longer drives, left case and case carrier may be-...
  • Page 82 Closing Topcase Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Close Topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position Topcase on Topcase carrier and slide forward so that Press lock housing 2 down- Position locking claw 3 on lid. mounts on Topcase carrier 5 ward to release locking claw 3. Press lock housing 2 down- and on Topcase 4 mesh.
  • Page 83 Position locking claw 3 on Topcase carrier. Press lock housing 2 upward while making sure that claw grips around carrier. To lock lock, turn key clock- wise and remove.

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....84 Onboard tool kit ....84 Engine oil .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    Phillips and straight with service toolkit your motorcycle on DVD, which blade you can obtain from your autho- Replacing front and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. rear turn indicator bulbs 106). Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing license-plate cialized knowledge are required...

  • Page 87: Engine Oil

    Remove oil dipstick 1. Allow engine to idle until fan removing and installing wheels), starts, then let it continue run- BMW Motorrad has put together ning for an additional minute. a service tool kit matched to your Switch off engine.

  • Page 88: Brake System

    If oil level is above MAX mark: Always make sure that the oil certified workshop, preferably Have oil level corrected by level is correct. an authorized BMW Motorrad a specialized workshop, retailer. Add engine oil up to specified preferably an authorized BMW level.
  • Page 89 Make sure ground is level and are not worn beyond their mini- firm and park motorcycle. mum thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad limit thickness Make sure ground is level and min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 90 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 91 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 92: Coolant

    If brake fluid level drops below rection: from front through missible level: permissible level: windshield and right-hand side Add coolant. panel. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 93: Clutch

    Topping up coolant preferably an authorized BMW Clutch play Motorrad retailer. Checking clutch play 0.12 in (3 mm) (Turn han- Turn handlebars to left. dlebars to left, between han- dlebar fitting and clutch ca- ble) If clutch play is outside tolerance: Adjusting clutch play ( 91).

  • Page 94: Rims And Tires

    Have spokes checked by a cer- tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Tighten nut 3. tified workshop, preferably an by an arrow. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Rims and Tires tailer. When the minimum tread depth is reached: Checking rims Checking tire tread depth Replace tires concerned.

  • Page 95: Checking Chain Wear

    Clean drive chain with suitable Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and Chain sag cleaning agent, dry and apply right. chain lubricant. Adjust chain sag with adjusting Wipe off excess lubricant. screws 3 on left and right. 1.4...1.8 in (35...45 mm) Checking chain sag ( 93).

  • Page 96: Wheels

    A change in Tire recommendation these sizes due to conversion to For every size of tire, BMW others than the wheels installed Motorrad has tested certain as standard equipment can seri-...

  • Page 97: Removing Front Wheel

    Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. with BMW Motorrad ABS Push brake pads 3 apart Once the calipers have slightly by rocking the brake been removed, there is caliper 4 back and forth against a risk of the brake pads being the brake disk 5.
  • Page 98 Raise front of motorcycle un- til the front wheel can turn freely. To lift motorcycle, BMW Motorrad recommends using BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Mounting front wheel stand 102). Remove axle screw 2. Remove axle 4 while support- ing wheel.

  • Page 99: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening disk between brake pads of torques checked by a specialized left-hand brake caliper. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacing bushing 5 on left side from wheel hub. Installing front wheel Lift front wheel and insert axle 4 as far as possible.
  • Page 100 Install the axis screw 2 with If they have been tightened, Tighten screws 2 to the speci- torque. loosen right-hand axle clamping fied tightening torque. screws 1 again. Front quick-release axle Brake caliper on spring Remove front wheel stand. in axle mount forks with center stand 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 101: Removing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motorrad ABS Tighten right axle clamping Remove screw 1 and take screws 1 to specified tight- speed sensor out of hole. Insert ABS sensor into hole ening torque. Make sure ground is level and and install screw 1.

  • Page 102: Installing Rear Wheel

    Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm. The chain sprocket and the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted in the wheel. When removing, make sure that these parts are not damaged or lost. Installing rear wheel Remove axle nut 2.
  • Page 103 BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll rear wheel into swinging arm while guiding brake disk between brake pads. Mount left-hand adjusting Insert right-hand adjusting plate 7 in swinging arm and plate 5. install quick-release axle 6 in brake caliper and rear wheel.

  • Page 104: Front Wheel Stand

    Push two mounts 2 far enough wheel with the BMW Motorrad apart that front suspension fits front-wheel stand. between them. Adjust support pin to match front suspension. Place motorcycle on a suitable Use locating pins 3 to set front auxiliary stand.

  • Page 105: Lamps

    Ensure motorcycle is standing securely. Lamps Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Apply uniform pressure to push Open connector 3. front wheel stand down and raise motorcycle. with center stand If the motorcycle is raised too far at the front the center stand will lift clear of the...

  • Page 106: Replacing Parking Light

    Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Insert bulb while ensuring cor- Install cover 1 or cover 2. To avoid contamination on the rect alignment at Position 6.
  • Page 107 Remove cover 2. Pull bulb out of bulb socket. Press bulb into socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it.

  • Page 108: Light Bulb

    Please Bulbs for flashing turn contact a specialized workshop indicators, front for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- R10W / 12 V / 10 W tailer. with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W...
  • Page 109 Replacing license-plate Bulbs for flashing turn bulb indicators, rear Make sure ground is level and R10W / 12 V / 10 W firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn signals LED / 12 V Insert inside end of lens into...
  • Page 110 Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Pull bulb socket 2 out of bulb Insert bulb socket 2 into bulb holder.

  • Page 111: Fairings

    Fairings Removing center fairing panel Remove seat ( 48). Remove four screws 2. Lay on center fairing panel. Make sure that three tabs 4 Disconnect connector at on- on left and right grip into side board socket 3. panels. Remove center fairing panel. Installing center fairing Remove screws 1 on left and panel...

  • Page 112: Air Filter

    Installing air filter Install screws 1 on left and Remove screws 1. right. Remove air filter cover 2. Install air filter 3. Install seat ( 49). Air filter Removing air filter Removing center fairing panel 109). Take out air filter 3. Lay on air filter cover 2.

  • Page 113: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting (negative terminal on this vehi- Removing center fairing panel 109). cle: Position 1). The wires leading to the When jump-starting the engine, As an alternative to the power socket do not have do not disconnect the battery negative battery terminal, a load-capacity rating adequate from the onboard electrical sys- the spring strut bolt can also be...

  • Page 114: Battery

    Do not top up with water tronics. during long periods when the Be sure to read and comply Use BMW chargers with the motorcycle is not being used with the instructions for charg- part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...
  • Page 115 If you switch on the igni- If you are unable to the battery before returning it to tion and the multifunction charge the battery via use. display and indicator lights fail the onboard socket, you Removing battery to light up, the battery is com- may be using a charger that pletely flat (battery voltage be- is not compatible with your...
  • Page 116 Install screws 3 on left and proper operation of the service right. display. Consult a certified workshop, An incorrect connection preferably an authorized BMW sequence increases the risk Motorrad retailer, for setting of of short-circuiting. the date. Always observe the proper sequence.

  • Page 117: Care

    Care Care products ..... 116 Washing your motorcycle ..116 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 120 Riding specifications ....133 Threaded fasteners ....121 Engine .

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency-off switch (kill switch) Emergency-off switch (kill switch) in normal oper- ating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 123: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on spring forks ASA screw with washer, M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Front quick-release axle in axle mount M14 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
  • Page 124 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 fuel...

  • Page 127: Engine Oil

    Engine oil for motorcycles with wet clutch, 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 128: 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 129: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16/42 sprocket) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 9.1 in (230 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 130: Brakes

    Organic 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 Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.15"...
  • Page 131 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, at tire tempera- ture: 68 °F (20 °C) 34.8 psi (2.4 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) Tire pressure, rear...

  • Page 132: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 133: Frame

    Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn signals LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn signals...

  • Page 134: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 91.3 in (2320 mm), Over front wheel to license- plate carrier Motorcycle height 53.1 in (1350 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 34.3 in (870 mm), Over handlebars without mir- rors Driver's seat height 34.6 in (880 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat...

  • Page 135: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 456 lbs (207 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 977 lbs (443 kg) Maximum payload 520 lbs (236 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 137: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 136 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 137 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......137 Maintenance work .

  • Page 138: 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 139: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (Mobile Service, To ensure that your BMW con- breakdown assistance, vehicle re- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- covery and retrieval, etc.). dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend...
  • Page 140 BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be depen- dent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 141: 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146: 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 147 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 148: Index

    Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Case Operating, 71 Charging connected Control, 16 Chain battery, 112 Adjusting sag, 93 Operating, 42 Charging disconnected Checking sag, 93 Self-diagnosis, 56 battery, 113 Checking wear, 93 Technology in detail, 66 Installing, 114 Lubricating, 92 Warning indicators, 31 Maintenance instructions, 112 Checklist, 54...
  • Page 149 Coolant Engine oil Fuel Checking fill level, 90 Fill location, 13 Checking level, 85 Fill level indicator, 13 Refueling, 60 Fill location, 11 Overtemperature warning Technical data, 124 Oil dipstick, 11 indicator, 29 Fuel reserve Technical data, 125 Kilometers driven, 25 Topping up, 91 Topping up, 86 Warning indicator, 29...
  • Page 150 Replacing low-beam bulb, 103 Mirrors Ignition Adjusting, 44 Replacing parking-light Switching off, 34 Mobility Services, 137 bulb, 104 Switching on, 34 Motorcycle Replacing turn indicator Immobilizer Care, 115 bulbs, 106 Spare key, 35 Cleaning, 115 Technical data, 130 Warning indicator, 29 Parking, 60 Warning for bulb failure, 30 Indicator lights...
  • Page 151 Onboard socket Rider's Manual (US Model) Starting, 54 Information on use, 70 Position on motorcycle, 14 Control, 17 Position on motorcycle, 11 Running gear Steering lock Onboard toolkit Technical data, 127 Locking, 34 Contents, 84 Running in, 56 Stopwatch Position on motorcycle, 14 Operating, 37 Overview of warning Switching off, 60...
  • Page 152 Spark plugs, 130 Type plate Wheels Checking rims, 92 Position on motorcycle, 13 Standards, 7 Checking spokes, 92 Transmission, 126 Installing front wheel, 97 Weights, 133 Vehicle Identification Number Installing rear wheel, 100 Wheels and tires, 128 Position on motorcycle, 13 Removing front wheel, 95 Tires Checking tire inflation...
  • Page 153 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 154 34.8 psi (2.4 bar), One-up, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) BMW recommends *01418525277* Order No.: 01 41 8 525 277 09.2011, 5th Edition...

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