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Rider's Manual (US Model)
F 800 R
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 R 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 use the index at the 3 Status indicators ..21 Emergency ON/OFF end of this Rider's Manual to find Multifunction display ..22 switch .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....109 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 127 Luggage ....71 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 Payload table (on steering- head bearing at left) Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

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

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

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

  • Page 17: Under Center Fairing Panel

    Under center fairing panel Battery ( 104) Storage space with tire repair kit Storing tire repair kit...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display in extended area ( Hazard warning flashers Operating turn indicators Horn...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation Starter button ( Emergency ON/OFF switch (...

  • 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 The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Fuel capacity .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip meter ( 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 area ( with onboard computer Symbols for illustrating dis- played value (...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 11 – With onboard computer erably higher fuel level than the (OE) other cross bars. with onboard computer Gear indicator, "N" is When the fuel in the tank is shown at idle topped up the gauge briefly Distance driven after reach- shows the original level, before with onboard...

  • 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

    The displayed tire inflation pres- If the ambient temperature drops Additional information on BMW sures refer to a tire temperature below 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera- Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided of 68 °F (20 °C) . The left-hand...

  • Page 29: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators Warnings in multifunction display If the display in the value area 2 shows a warning, then this is symbolized with the warning tri- angle 3. These warnings can be Warnings for which no separate displayed in alternation with the warning light is available, are in- odometers ( 40).
  • 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 Topping up engine oil ( 80). the display. cialized workshop, preferably Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad The engine is in the emer- retailer. The engine oil pressure is insuffi- gency operating mode. It cient.
  • Page 34 Think well ahead when driving. 97). ABS self-diagnosis not Replacing brake light and tail completed Anti-theft alarm battery light bulbs ( 98). drained with BMW Motorrad ABS Replacing front and rear turn with anti-theft alarm indicator bulbs ( 99). ABS warning light flashes.
  • Page 35 To flation pressure, observe cialized workshop, preferably check the wheel sensors, the the information on temperature an authorized BMW Motorrad motorcycle must be driven a few compensation and on inflation retailer. yards. pressure adjustment in the chap- Ride off slowly.
  • Page 36 Have fault eliminated by a spe- 66). age by a specialized workshop, cialized workshop, preferably Watch TPC/RDC display at preferably an authorized BMW an authorized BMW Motorrad higher speed. A permanent Motorrad retailer. retailer. fault has not occurred until the...
  • Page 37 Have fault eliminated by a spe- following the pre-ride check. cialized workshop, preferably Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad 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.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..38 Tires ....... . 49 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces- with Topcase sories remain operational for The cases and the Topcase can with BMW Motorrad ABS a limited period of time. also be ordered with locks for Battery can be recharged via ABS self-diagnosis is the same key on request.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Adjust the clock only when the If you lose a key, you can have it Electronic immobilizer motorcycle is stationary. disabled by your BMW Motorrad partner. For this purpose, you Switch on ignition. The motorcycle's electronics have to bring along all other keys exchange certain continuously 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 2 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired hours are shown. Press and hold button until Press button 2 to select dis- minutes 3 flash.

  • Page 43: Stopwatch

    Resetting 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

    : operation of stopwatch With the engine switched with button 2 in instrument off, you can switch on the 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

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. ers place a strain on the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard off hazard warning flashers. warning flashers for longer than Emergency ON/OFF absolutely necessary. switch If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition...

  • Page 47: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The engine can be switched The increase in power con- off easily and quickly using the sumption caused by the emergency ON/OFF switch. heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery is inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability.

  • Page 48: Clutch

    Clutch The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you Adjusting clutch lever press the clutch lever forward Adjusting the clutch lever when doing so. while driving can lead to Brakes accidents. Only adjust the clutch lever when Adjusting handbrake lever the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 49: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload Adjusting mirrors Setting It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded.

  • Page 50: Damping

    Adjusting damping on rear Basic setting of spring wheel preload, rear Make sure ground is level and Turn adjusting screw coun- firm and park motorcycle. terclockwise as far as pos- sible and then turn back 12 clicks (Full tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Remount toolkit.

  • Page 51: Tires

    Tire pressure, front the relevant conditions by a spe- Tires cialized workshop, preferably an Checking tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire authorized BMW Motorrad re- cold) tailer. Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer hand- Tire pressure, rear...

  • Page 52: 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 rear Loosen screws 1 on left and to support movement.
  • Page 53 Take off seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing downward. Installing seat Mount seat in bracket 2. Firmly press down on the seat at the rear. The seat can be heard to lock into place.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......55 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW case. fect the handling of your motor- Motorrad retailer will be happy to...

  • Page 57: Checklist

    Risk of poisoning Use unleaded fuel only affected components and fail- ure of safety-related functions. Comply with all specified main- Exhaust fumes contain carbon Damage caused in this way is tenance intervals. monoxide, which is colorless and not covered by the warranty. odorless but highly toxic.

  • Page 58: Starting

    Pre-ride check is performed. and then engage a gear before and speedometer are run back. retracting the side stand. At the same time, all switched-on with BMW Motorrad ABS warning and indicator lights are ABS self-diagnosis is Transmission switched off consecutively in the performed.

  • Page 59: Running In

    BMW Motorrad ABS speeds. out. The readiness for operation Engine run-in speed If an ABS fault is indicated after of the BMW Motorrad ABS is the ABS self-diagnosis is com- checked by the self-diagnosis. pleted: Self-diagnosis is performed <5000 min Continued driving is possible.

  • Page 60: Speed

    Brake pads accidents when driving at be activated or deactivated by extreme angles. the driver. New brake pads must be run in Avoid extreme angles. before they achieve their opti- Activating engine speed mum friction force. This initial warning Speed reduction in braking efficiency can be compensated for by ex- with onboard computer...

  • Page 61: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel is After washing the motorcycle. changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad When driving on roads spread heavier you brake, the more ABS. with salt.

  • Page 62: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Brake early until the full braking If the slope of the road per- Fold out center stand and jack action is available again. mits, turn the handlebars to the up motorcycle. left. Parking your Refueling On a grade, the motorcycle motorcycle should always face uphill;...
  • Page 63 Make sure ground is level and Recommended fuel qual- firm and place motorcycle on side stand. Super unleaded The available fuel tank vol- ume can only be optimally 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) used with the vehicle standing on 89 AKI the side stand.

  • Page 64: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Securing motorcycle for transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against scratching. For example, use adhesive tape or soft cloths. Fasten straps at rear on both Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests aged. and tension. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly;...

  • Page 65: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 64...

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68 Function the wheels being equipped with the multifunction display in most sensors, an error message is out- cases. A sensor is located in each tire, put. which measures the air temper- Tire inflation pressure ature and the inflation pressure Temperature ranges inside the tire and sends these compensation...
  • Page 69 Adjusting inflation pressure Compare the TPC/RDC value in the multifunction display with the value on the back cover of the Rider's Manual. The difference between the two values must be compensated with the air pres- sure tester at the filling station. Example: According to the Rider's Manual, the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),...

  • 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

    strain on the onboard electrical 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 Do not restrict the steering an- Pull luggage belt 1 through Pull luggage belt 1 through gle and the driving characteris- under seat in area 2 of fuel-...
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76: 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 2.
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....78 Onboard toolkit ..... 78 Engine oil .

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    ( 98). removing and installing wheels), described here. If you are in Removing battery BMW Motorrad has put together doubt, consult a certified work- 105). a service tool kit matched to your shop, preferably your authorized Removing body panels motorcycle.

  • Page 81: Engine Oil

    Wipe area around oil fill loca- BMW Motorrad retailer. tion clean. Allow engine to idle until fan Engine oil starts up, then allow to con- tinue running for an additional Checking engine oil level minute.

  • Page 82: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a engine damage. Have oil level corrected by certified workshop, preferably Always make sure that the oil a specialized workshop, an authorized BMW Motorrad level is correct. preferably an authorized BMW retailer. Add engine oil up to specified Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 83 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 84 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 85 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 86: Coolant

    Topping up coolant tank. Have the defect corrected as Removing right fairing side soon as possible by a special- panel ( 102). ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 87: Clutch

    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 ( 85).

  • Page 88: Rims And Tires

    Switch off ignition and engage tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or preferably an authorized BMW Neutral. by an arrow. Motorrad retailer. Clean drive chain with suitable...
  • Page 89 Turn the rear wheel until the Make sure that the same scale If the measured value is outside position with the lowest chain value 4 is set on the left and the permissible tolerance: sag is reached. right. Adjusting chain sag ( 87).

  • Page 90: 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 91 BMW Motorrad retailer or the specialized workshop of the TPC/ RDC sensor. Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. with BMW Motorrad ABS The TPC/RDC sensors can Once the calipers have be damaged in case of im- been removed, there is proper tire mounting.
  • Page 92 Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Push brake pads 3 apart Mounting front wheel stand slightly by rocking the brake 94).
  • Page 93 without center stand Remove auxiliary stand. Ease brake calipers onto brake disks. Mount spacing bushing 3 on Lift front wheel and install left side on wheel hub. quick-release axle 2 with appropriate torque. The front wheel must be installed right way round to Quick-release axle in fork rotate in the correct direction.
  • Page 94 Removing rear wheel Operate brakes several times until brake pads contact brake disk. with BMW Motorrad ABS Remove axle nut 2. Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and Remove screw 1 and take right. speed sensor out of hole. Loosen adjusting screws 4 on Make sure ground is level and left and right.
  • Page 95 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll rear wheel into swinging arm while guiding brake disk Roll rear wheel as far forward between brake pads.

  • Page 96: Front Wheel Stand

    6 in iliary stand before lifting the front brake caliper and rear wheel. wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Make sure that axle fits in cutout of adjusting plate. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand.

  • Page 97: Lamps

    tween them. Adjust support Ensure motorcycle is standing pin to match front suspension. securely. Use locating pins 3 to set front Lamps wheel stand to desired height. Center front wheel stand rela- General instructions tive to front wheel and push it A bulb failure is signaled to you against front axle.
  • Page 98 torcycle is provided in the chap- Replace defective bulb. ter "Technical Data". Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin- Replacing low-beam and gers. For installation, use a clean, high-beam bulb dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- Make sure ground is level and ticular oil and grease, interfere firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 99 Insert bulb while ensuring cor- Install cover 1 or cover 2. Remove cover 2. rect alignment at Position 6. Replacing parking light Close and lock spring strap 4. bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Pull parking-light bulb 3 out of headlight housing.
  • Page 100 Pull bulb out of bulb socket. Press bulb into socket. Install cover 2. Replacing brake light and Replace defective bulb. tail light bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin- Make sure ground is level and gers.
  • Page 101 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Remove screws 1. Position lamp housing and in- stall screws 1. Pull off light housing toward rear. Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 102 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 103: Fairings

    Fairings Installing center fairing panel Removing center fairing panel Removing seat ( 50). Insert inside end of lens into light housing and close. Slide center fairing panel at left and right under side panels at Position 2 and then insert in guides 3 on left and right.
  • Page 104 Installing right side panel Install four screws 1 on left and Remove circlip 1. right. First position fairing side Installing seat ( 51). panel on retaining pin 4, then swing downward and insert in Removing right fairing mounts 5 and 6. side panel Removing center fairing panel 101).

  • Page 105: Jump-Starting

    A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- Install circlip 1. First connect positive terminal battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the motorcycle...

  • Page 106: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- Allow both engines to idle for a BMW Motorrad has devel- low is important in order to maxi- few minutes before disconnect- oped a trickle-charger spe- mize battery life: ing jump leads.
  • Page 107 See the when this happens. Use BMW chargers with the instructions for caring for your part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 Comply with operating instruc- battery. Always fully recharge (220 V) or, as applicable, tions of charger.
  • Page 108 Consult a certified workshop, Always observe the proper preferably an authorized BMW sequence. Motorrad retailer, for setting of An incorrect disconnection the date. Install positive cable 2. sequence increase the risk Install negative cable 1.

  • Page 109: Care

    Care Care products ..... 108 Washing your motorcycle ..108 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 110: 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 111: Paint Care

    Remove this type of soiling with cleaning naphtha or spirit on a clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 112: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your the engine oil and the oil filter motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- element changed by a special- ommends using BMW Car Wax ist workshop, preferably an au- or agents that contain carnauba thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 113: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 112 Riding specifications ....124 Threaded fasteners ....113 Engine .

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand Retract side stand ( 56). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 56).

  • Page 115: 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 fork leg M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 116 Mirrors Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping adapter M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

  • Page 117: 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 118: Fuel

    BMW recommends BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.2 quarts (3 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG/JASO MA ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), Winter operation...

  • Page 119: Clutch

    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 Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission...

  • Page 120: 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/ 20/47 sprocket) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm...

  • Page 121: Brakes

    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 122: 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 pressures 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 socket 5 A, an onboard socket...
  • Page 123 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 124: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-on tubular steel rear frame Location of type plate Right steering head Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 82 in (2082 mm) Motorcycle height 48.8 in (1240 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 32 in (812 mm), Over handlebars without mirrors...

  • Page 125: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 70.5 in (1790 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat 68.9 in (1750 mm), without driver at unladen weight with high seat 72 in (1830 mm), without driver at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 439 lbs (199 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for...

  • Page 126: Riding Specifications

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

  • Page 127: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 126 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 127 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..127 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - on-site breakdown service .

  • Page 128: 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 129: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - on-site To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 130: Network

    BMW Service over 100 countries around the globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- are approximately 200 authorized vices performed may be depen- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to assist you.

  • Page 131: 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 132 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 133 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 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,...
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  • Page 136: 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 137 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 138: Index

    Brake fluid Clock Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fill level at front, 82 Adjusting, 39 Checking fill level at rear, 83 Operating element, 18 Self-diagnosis, 57 Front reservoir, 13 Clutch Technology in detail, 64 Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Rear reservoir, 13 Warning indicators, 32 Adjusting play, 85 Brake pads...
  • Page 139 Hazard warning flashers Electrical system Fairing Operating element, 16 Technical data, 120 Installing center section, 101 Operation, 44 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17 Removing center section, 101 Headlight Operation, 44 First-aid kit Adjusting for RHD/LHD Location, 14 Engine traffic, 49 Frame Operating element, 17 Adjusting headlight range, 50 Technical data, 122...
  • Page 140 Luggage Onboard computer Jump-starting, 103 Lashing down, 71 Operating element, 16 Loading information, 54 Warning indicators, 32 Onboard socket Keys, 38 Information on use, 70 Maintenance Position on motorcycle, 13 General instructions, 78 Onboard toolkit Lamps Maintenance intervals, 128 Contents, 78 General instructions, 95 Mirrors Position on motorcycle, 14...
  • Page 141 Spark plugs Frame, 122 Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 121 Fuel, 116 Technical data, 118 Speedometer, 18 Rear-wheel drive, 118 Refueling, 60 Spring preload Running gear, 118 Reserve quantity Adjusting, 47 Spark plugs, 121 Warning indicator, 30 Adjustment element, 13 Standards, 7 Rider's Manual (US Model) Tool, 14 Transmission, 117...
  • Page 142 Topcase Warning lamps, 18 Operation, 74 Overview, 24 Torques, 113 Weights Payload table, 11 Transmission Technical data, 117 Technical data, 123 Transport Wheels Lashing down, 62 Checking rims, 86 Troubleshooting chart, 112 Installing front wheel, 90 Turn indicators Installing rear wheel, 93 Operating element, 16 Removing front wheel, 89 Operation, 43...
  • Page 143 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 144 Approx. 2.1 quarts (Approx. 2 l) Tire inflation pressures 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 *01418521177* Order No.: 01 41 8 521 177 06.2010, 3rd Edition...

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