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  • 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 use the index at the 4 Operation ....21 Refueling ....52 end of this Rider's Manual to find Ignition and steering lock .
  • Page 5 Reporting safety defects ..98 Washing your BMW Motorrad Service ..99 motorcycle ....82 BMW Motorrad Service Cleaning sensitive motorcy- Quality .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Operating definition .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell which can be used as an your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with alternative to the installed to hand over this Rider's Manu- more detailed informa- parts.

  • Page 9: Operating Definition

    Operating definition This motorcycle has been designed to withstand the common loads encountered in offroad use. However, it is not suitable for the following operating conditions: - Continuous operation with a high percentage of constant driving - Driving at continuous full throttle - Riding with passenger and/or luggage - Longer trips at engine speeds over 8000 rpm Highway approval for 49 US states...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Currentness of this manual The high safety and quality stan- dards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant devel- opment work on designs, equip- ment and accessories. Because of this, your motorcycle may dif- fer from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Left handlebar fitting ....14 Handlebar fitting, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspension (rebound stage) ( Secondary fuses ( Main fuse (behind side panel) ( Fuel filler opening ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspen- sion (compression stage) Battery...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspen- sion (compression stage) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant fill location (behind side panel) ( Engine oil fill location Engine oil level indicator Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension (rebound stage) (...

  • Page 16: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating headlight flasher Horn Operating turn indicators High-beam headlight switch (...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Engine-Off button ( Starter button (...

  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Operating the multifunction display ( Indicator lights ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 19: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ....18 Warning indicators ....18...

  • Page 20: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator lights Warning indicators Fuel down to reserve Multifunction display High-beam headlight Turn indicators FUEL is displayed. Display dependent on mode selected; odometer The fuel pump symbol is shown here ( displayed. Speedometer A fuel shortage can lead to misfiring and to the engine dying unexpectedly.
  • Page 21 Possible cause: Avoid engine speeds over 8000 rpm. At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity. The motorcycle is not designed to be ridden for a longer time at Reserve fuel quantity engine speeds over 8000 rpm. The speed driven at indicates that the critical engine speed was ~0.8 quarts (~0.75 l)

  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation Ignition and steering lock ... 22 Instrument cluster ....23 Lights ....... 30 Turn indicators .

  • Page 24: Ignition And Steering Lock

    Ignition and steering soon as the motorcycle drives Switching off ignition off. lock The ignition automatically switch- es off after the motorcycle is High-beam headlight and all Keys stopped for a while. function circuits switched on. This motorcycle is not equipped Push high-beam switch 1 Locking handlebars with an ignition switch.

  • Page 25: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Activating and With the ignition switched off, the instrument cluster also deactivating functions Activating instrument switches off after a short time. Stop motorcycle. cluster Selecting function In the delivered state, only the operating hours meter H and the odometer ODO are active.
  • Page 26 The operating hours meter After the desired functions The first selectable function and odometer functions have been selected, it is pos- (odometer ) flashes again. cannot be deactivated. sible to choose between the Press and hold MODE but- mph and the km/h display. ton 1 or do not press any fur- ther button.
  • Page 27 Odometer displayed in left-hand half of multifunction display. Average speed Press and hold MODE button. Average speed Odometer is reset. Stopwatch Average speed and stop- Stopwatch watch are also reset. Operating hours meter Clock Operating odometer TR2 Lap timer Lap time memory (only for acti- vated LAP timer) Press UP button 2.
  • Page 28 Resetting average speed The odometer is reset. Resetting stopwatch S1 The average speed is also reset. Resetting average speed Press MODE button 1 repeat- edly until stopwatch is dis- The average speed is auto- played in left-hand half of mul- matically reset when the stop- tifunction display.
  • Page 29 Operating stopwatch S2 Press and hold MODE but- ton 1 with stopwatch stopped. Stopwatch is reset. The average speed is also reset. Operating hours meter H Press UP button 2 with stop- watch stopped. Press MODE button 1 repeat- Stopwatch runs starting from edly until stopwatch is dis- indicated time in steps of one...
  • Page 30 The hours flash. Press UP button 2 or DOWN button 3. Set hours with UP button 2 and DOWN button 3. The display type changes each time the button is pressed. Press MODE button. Press and hold MODE button The minutes flash. or do not press any further but- Set minutes with UP button ton.
  • Page 31 The displayed time is saved and the time measurement be- gins at zero. A maximum of ten measure- ments can be saved. If the ten memory places are occupied, the DOWN button has no func- tion. Press and hold MODE but- ton 1 with LAP timer stopped.

  • Page 32: Lights

    Lights Parking lights and low- beam headlight The parking lights and the low- beam headlight are automatically switched on with the ignition. High-beam headlight Press UP button 2. Press and hold Ctrl button 4. The next lap time is shown. The display color can vary be- tween yellow and red.

  • Page 33: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Headlight flasher Press turn indicator button in middle position. Operating turn indicator Turn indicator is switched off. Indicator light of turn indicator off. Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Press button 1. High-beam headlight is Press turn indicator button 1 switched on as long as switch toward left.

  • Page 34: Handlebars

    Adjusting mirror arm Handlebars Remove the large screws 2 while holding the handlebars in Adjusting handlebar place. spacing Take off the upper clamping Incorrectly installed han- blocks 3. dlebar clamping blocks can Remove the handlebars from separate from the fork bridge. the lower clamping blocks.
  • Page 35 the medium distance to the driver. Position of the lower handlebar Place the handlebars and the clamping blocks for achieving upper handlebar clamping the smallest distance to the blocks 3 on the lower Position of the lower handlebar driver. handlebar clamping blocks clamping blocks for achieving while holding the handlebars in the greatest distance to the...
  • Page 36 Adjusting handlebar angle Handlebar clamping block with handlebars on fork bridge 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) No gap may remain between handlebar clamping blocks on side of large screws. If necessary, loosen small screws 1 further and then Install small screws 1, but do tighten large screws 2 again not tighten.

  • Page 37: Spring Preload

    Handlebar clamp 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) A gap remains between han- dlebar clamping blocks on side of small screws. Spring preload Tighten large screws 2 with To ensure a clear read-off Adjustment on rear wheel torque. point during the following dis- The spring preload on the rear tance measurement, always Handlebar clamping...
  • Page 38 Static sag of spring strut 1.4...1.6 in (35...40 mm) (with operating materials and with- out load) If the calculated value lies outside the target range: Adjust spring preload so that Measure distance d between Load motorcycle with a driver static sag is within target range. screw 1 in rear fairing and up- in full protective clothing in nor- Adjusting spring preload for...
  • Page 39 Adjusting spring preload Adjustment of spring for rear wheel preload dependent on Make sure ground is level and loading firm and park motorcycle. Compression of rear-wheel springs 4.1...4.3 in (105...110 mm) (Full tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) To loosen locking, turn ad- If the calculated value lies slightly justment ring 1 with onboard...

  • Page 40: Damping

    it 3 so that hook a or hook b Locknut of spring base securely engages in a groove. adjustment on upper The adjustment rings can spring plate be turned in both directions 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) with the tool from the toolkit in the same position by selecting Adjust the damping character- the corresponding hook.
  • Page 41 the adjusting screws on left Compression stage, basic and right in the + direction. setting, front If you want to reduce damping, use a screwdriver to turn the Turn bottom adjusting screw adjusting screws on left and as far as it will go in the right in the - direction.
  • Page 42 Adjusting rear compression stage Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. If you want to reduce the re- If you want to increase the bound stage, turn adjusting compression stage, turn ad- ring 1 in direction a. justing ring 1 in the H direction.

  • Page 43: Headlight

    To avoid blinding of oncoming rized BMW Motorrad retailer. traffic, the headlight adjustment can be corrected by turning the adjusting device. Remove screw 1.
  • Page 44 Installing seat Remove screws 2 on left and Install screw 1 while pressing right. center fairing panel downward. Lift center fairing panel 3 at rear and guide in seat at posi- Remove seat toward rear while tion 4. lifting center fairing panel 3 at rear and guide out seat at position 4.

  • Page 45: Riding

    Riding Resistance to high engine speeds ......44 Safety instructions ....44 Checklist .

  • Page 46: Speeds

    Top speed for tires Gloves with stored excess engine The maximum speed spec- speeds will be rejected by BMW Boots ified for the motorcycle may Motorrad. be higher than the maximum This applies even to short jour- To visualize the critical engine speed permissible for the tires.

  • Page 47: Catalytic Converter

    Correct loading Inhaling exhaust fumes Do not run the fuel tank dry therefore represents a Stop the engine immediately if Overloading and imbal- health hazard and can even it misfires anced loads can adversely cause loss of consciousness with Use unleaded fuel only affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 48: Checklist

    Checklist Cooling would be inade- quate if the engine were al- Use the following checklist to lowed to idle for a lengthy period check important functions, set- with the motorcycle at a stand- tings and wear limits before you still: overheating would result. In ride off: extreme cases, the motorcycle Brakes...

  • Page 49: Running In

    Tires Rims offroad tions up to the engine speed New tires have a smooth sur- limit. BMW Motorrad recommends face. This must be roughened by checking the rims for possible riding in a restrained manner at damage after riding offroad.

  • Page 50: Increasing Engine Output

    Dirt or mud on brakes reset correct spring preload and correct damping. When the motorcycle is ridden on loose surfaces Increasing engine or muddy roads, the brakes may output fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on with coding plug the disks or brake pads.

  • Page 51: Possible Gear Ratios

    How is the shortest drive. Other pinions are available braking distance as spare parts from BMW Motor- 52 hp (38 kW) (with coding rad retailers. Please note that it achieved? plug) may also be necessary to change...

  • Page 52: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Dirt or mud on brakes with great force, the dynamic be delayed due to damp brake disks and brake pads. load distribution cannot follow When the motorcycle is the increased deceleration and Brake early until the brakes are ridden on loose surfaces the braking force cannot be com- dry or braked until dry.
  • Page 53 under the stand is level and Fold down side stand as far Turn handlebars to full left or firm. as possible and hold with right right lock position. foot. Check that the motorcycle is Switch off the engine. standing firmly. The side stand is designed Pull handbrake lever.

  • Page 54: Refueling

    Fuel expands when ex- posed to heat. When the tank is overfilled, fuel can escape and get onto the rear wheel. This results in a danger of falling. Do not fill the tank past the bot- tom edge of the filler neck. Fuel attacks plastic sur- faces, making them cloudy Secure side stand with rubber...

  • Page 55: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Recommended fuel qual- 95 ROZ/RON (Super unlead- Usable fuel quantity Approx. 2.1 gal (Approx. 8 l) Replace fuel cap cover 1. The motorcycle can tip away to the side and fall Reserve fuel quantity Securing motorcycle over. for transport Secure the motorcycle against ~0.8 quarts (~0.75 l) tipping away to the side.
  • Page 56 Secure straps at rear on both Components can be dam- sides on frame and tension. aged. Tension all straps evenly; mo- Do not pinch components, e.g. torcycle should be compressed brake lines or wiring harnesses. as greatly as possible. Secure straps at front on both sides on lower fork bridge and tension.

  • Page 57: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....56...

  • Page 58: General Instructions

    Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....58 Lamps ......71 Regular Maintenance .

  • Page 60: General Instructions

    Checking steering-head bear- The following provides an preferably by a BMW Motorrad overview of all maintenance work retailer. The detailed description Checking and bleeding tele- that must be conducted after...

  • Page 61: Maintenance For Offroad

    BMW preferably your authorized BMW cordance with the specifications Motorrad retailer. The detailed Motorrad retailer. The detailed of BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 62: Onboard Toolkit

    Checking clean area of intake at front and rear with plenty of Open-ended wrench air muffler for soiling water (garden hose). Wrench size: 10/13 mm Checking fuel system Reversible screwdriver with Onboard toolkit Checking exhaust system Phillips and straight blade Checking spring strut for firm Small screwdriver with seating and leaks...
  • Page 63 If oil level is below minimum quantity: Topping up engine oil ( 62). If oil level is above maximum quantity: Have oil level corrected by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 64: Brake System

    Remove cap 1 from engine-oil workshop, preferably by an au- Dropping below the mini- fill location by turning counter- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mum pad thickness leads clockwise. to reduced braking performance Incorrect working practices Both too little and too...
  • Page 65 Turn front wheel visible.) until outer brake pad is visible If the wear indicating mark is no through brake disk if necessary. longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 66: Brake Fluid

    0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) cally. (Only friction material without Move handlebars into straight- carrier plate) ahead position. If brake pads are worn: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 67 The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal) 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 68: Coolant

    Allow the coolant to cool Have the defect corrected as before opening the radiator cap. soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an Open fuel tank cap 1 of cooled authorized BMW Motorrad re- radiator by turning counter- tailer. clockwise.

  • Page 69: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Coolant, specified level Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, Radiator antifreeze preferably an authorized BMW Danger of burns from es- Motorrad retailer. The upper plates are just caping coolant. covered with coolant (MIN...

  • Page 70: Tires

    Measure clutch lever play a. by a specialized workshop, Measure tire tread depth in preferably an authorized BMW Clutch lever play main tread grooves with wear Motorrad retailer. indicating marks. Checking spokes Tires have wear indicators 0.04 in (1 mm) (Handle-...

  • Page 71: Chain

    Have spokes checked by a cer- Press chain upward and down- Wipe off excess lubricant. tified workshop, preferably an ward using a screwdriver and authorized BMW Motorrad re- measure difference a. Checking chain tension tailer. Chain sag Make sure ground is level and Chain firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 72: Telescopic Forks

    2 and take off an authorized workshop, prefer- Slide up sealing boots. fork guard if necessary. ably a BMW Motorrad partner. Clean slider tubes on left and Telescopic forks right with a damp cloth. To do this, pull cloth between fork...

  • Page 73: Suspension Strut

    Suspension strut Lamps with heat radiation from the bulb. Overheating and therefore short Cleaning spring strut General instructions service life of the bulbs are the A defective bulb places consequence. your safety at risk because Replacing low-beam/high- it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 74 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W Disconnect plug 1. Mount rubber cap 2. Pull off rubber cap 2. Insert plug 1. Insert bulb 4 while ensuring correct position of lug 5. Insert spring clip 3 into catch.
  • Page 75 Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Insert bulb socket 1 into head- light housing. Pull bulb socket 1 out of the Replacing front and rear headlight housing. turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Push bulb 2 into socket 1.
  • Page 76 Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into socket and Press bulb 2 into fitting and turn counterclockwise to re- install turning clockwise. move. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H6W / 12 V / 6 W Pull lens on screw connection side out of mirror housing.

  • Page 77: Fuses

    Fuse for lighting system 10 A Fuse for radiator fan 7.5 A Install screw 1. To do this, press together re- taining clips 2 at top and bot- Fuses tom and pull off connector. Replacing secondary fuse Close connector 1. Replacing defective fuse Open connector 1.

  • Page 78: Battery

    Replacing main fuse Replace defective fuse 4. Use Lay on cover 2. Close connec- spare fuse 5 if necessary. tor 1. Disconnect connector 1. Open cover 2 of starter relay. Main fuse Battery Maintenance instructions 30 A Proper care, charging and stor- age increases the service life of the battery.

  • Page 79: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Do not turn the battery upside down Replacing battery of instrument cluster Charging battery Disconnect battery from on- board electrical system. Charge battery using a suitable charger. Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. Open clamping straps 2 on left Once battery is fully charged, and right.
  • Page 80 Pull instrument cluster upward out of holders. Disconnect plug 4. Mount battery compartment cover 1 and close by turning Remove bulb holder with front clockwise. mudguard. Open battery compartment cover 1 by turning counter- clockwise. Remove battery. Replace drained battery. Battery design and nomi- nal voltage Lithium Battery CR 2430...
  • Page 81 Lay on bulb holder with front Pull clamping straps 2 on left mudguard. and right around fork tubes and close. Close connector 4. Insert bulb socket 1 into head- Install screws 3. light housing.

  • Page 83: Care

    Care Care products ..... . 82 Washing your motorcycle ... 82 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 84: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 85: Storing Motorcycle

    Treat rubber components with contain alcohol, solvents or abra- thorized BMW Motorrad retail- water or BMW rubber protection sives to clean plastic parts. coating agent. 'Fly sponges' or sponges with Before putting the motor-...
  • Page 86 Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 87: Technical Data

    Technical data Threaded fasteners ....86 Engine ......87 Fuel.

  • Page 88: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Mirror arm Value Valid Mirrors on handlebars Locknut, M10 x 1.25 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar clamping block with handlebars on fork bridge M10 x 70 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Handlebar clamp M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

  • Page 89: Engine

    Engine Engine design Single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves, 2 actuated by bucket tappets and 2 by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, Integrated coolant pump and 5- speed transmission. Displacement 449.5 cc (449.5 cm Cylinder bore 3.9 in (98 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 90: Fuel

    Mineral engine oils with the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend us- ing oil additives, as these can worsen the opera- tion of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retail- er for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W-40 ~-22 °F (~-30 °C), Operation at cold temperatures...

  • Page 91: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 5-speed transmission integrated in engine block Transmission gear ratios 2.618, Primary gear ratio 2.462 (13:32 teeth), 1st gear 1.706 (17:29 teeth), 2nd gear 1.350 (20:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.043 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.880 (25:22 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 92: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 15/48 sprocket) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 11.8 in (300 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm...

  • Page 93: 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 Spoke wheel Front-wheel rim size 1.60"...

  • Page 94: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoke wheel Rear-wheel rim size 2.15" x 18" Rear tire designation 140/80 - 18 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 17.4 psi (1.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 17.4 psi (1.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire Tire pressure for sport riding 14.5 psi (1.0 bar) Electrical system...

  • Page 95: Frame

    Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK CR 9 EKB ±0.01 ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 96: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.6 in (2200 mm), Front wheel to rear wheel cover Motorcycle height 58.1 in (1475 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight, across mirrors Motorcycle width 31.7 in (806 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height with low seat 36.8 in (935 mm), without driver at unladen weight 37.6 in (955 mm), without driver at unladen...

  • Page 97: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 267 lbs (121 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 617 lbs (280 kg) Maximum payload 351 lbs (159 kg) Riding specifications Top speed 90 mph (145 km/h) with reduced output 73 mph (117 km/h)

  • Page 99: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... . 98 BMW Motorrad Service ... . . 99 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..99 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 100: Reporting Safety 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 101: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 102: Bmw Motorrad Service

    With its worldwide service net- work, BMW Motorrad can attend BMW Service to you and your motorcycle in The BMW service must be car- over 100 countries around the ried out after every ten operating globe. In Germany alone, there hours.

  • Page 103: Nance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted after hrs. Odometer reading Next service at the latest after hrs. Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 104 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted after hrs. after hrs. after hrs. Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest after hrs. after hrs.
  • Page 105 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted after hrs. after hrs. after hrs. Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest after hrs. after hrs.
  • Page 106 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted after hrs. after hrs. after hrs. Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest after hrs. after hrs.
  • Page 107 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted after hrs. after hrs. after hrs. Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest after hrs. after hrs.

  • Page 108: 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 109 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 110 Maintenance instructions, 76 Checking play, 68 Technical data, 94 Position in motorcycle, 11 Technical data, 89 BMW Motorrad Service, 99 Confirmation of maintenance BMW Motorrad Service Card, 99 Electrical system work, 101 Brake fluid Technical data, 92 Coolant Checking fluid levels, 64...
  • Page 111 Engine speed High-beam headlight Replacing turn indicator bulbs, 73 Limitations, 44 Indicator light, 18 Technical data, 93 Warning indicator, 19 Operating element, 14 Lights Switching on, 30 Headlight flasher, 31 Horn, 14 Frame Switching on high-beam Technical data, 93 headlight, 30 Fuel Ignition Switching on low-beam...
  • Page 112 Motorcycle Spring preload Rear-wheel drive General view of left side, 11 Adjusting, 35 Changing gear ratio, 49 Returning to use, 83 Adjusting on rear wheel, 37 Technical data, 90 Storing, 83 Adjusting static sag, 35 Refueling, 52 Switching off, 50 Setting driving sag, 36 Reserve quantity Multifunction display, 16...
  • Page 113 Fuel, 88 Warning indicators, 18 Rear-wheel drive, 90 Weights Running gear, 90 Technical data, 95 Spark plugs, 93 Wheels Standards, 8 Checking rims, 68 Transmission, 89 Technical data, 91 Weights, 95 Wheels and tires, 91 Telescopic forks Cleaning, 70 Tires Checking tread depth, 68 Inflation pressures, 92 Running in, 47...
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