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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 ST BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number First registration Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 Welcome to BMW authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We wish you many miles of community of BMW riders.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 Tire Pressure Control the end of this Rider's Manual ....41 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 ....79 Paint care ....114 BMW Motorrad Service Protective wax Quality ....132 7 Maintenance .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of maintenance work ..135 Confirmation of service ....140...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Should you want to sell your BMW one day, please also re- BMW Motorrad retail- Results of an action. member to turn over the Rid- er's Manual to the new owner; Reference to a page EWS Electronic immobilizer.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Man- in the Rider's Manual. In ad- ual, then this equipment is dition, BMW Motorrad cannot described in a separate oper- guarantee the total absence ating manual. of errors. We hope you will...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath seat ....Under battery compartment cover .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight adjustment (vertical) beneath instru- ment panel ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Filler neck, fuel tank Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Coolant level indicator Onboard socket ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjusting rear damping...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Table of tire pressures Torx 25/Phillips screw- driver blade Screwdriver handle Rider's Manual (US Mod- Helmet holder ( Location of first-aid kit (OA) Onboard-toolkit service set ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Battery Compartment Cover

    Under battery compartment cover Battery ( 107) Location of flat tire set (OA)

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting INFO button for onboard computer Pushbutton, horn Left turn indicator button 51), Hazard warning flashers button ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Heated hand grips Right turn indicator button ( 52), Hazard warning flashers button Turn indicators off button 52), Hazard warn- ing flashers off button...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Clock operation ( 40), Stopwatch operation Multifunction display Control, odometer 39), Stopwatch operation Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE), Sensor for lighting of instrument panel, Engine speed warning display Tachometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights...
  • Page 23 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . Function indicators (OE) ..General warning indicators..TPC warning indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Area for warning symbols Clock ( Odometer display 39), Stopwatch display 45), TPC display Area for onboard com- puter displays Coolant temperature dis- play (OE) ( Gear indicator (OE) Fuel level display (OE) Control, odometer 39), Stopwatch operation Clock operation ( 40), Stopwatch operation...

  • Page 25: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights Indicator light, right turn indicator Indicator light, neutral Indicator light, left turn indicator Indicator light, high-beam headlight Warning light, general Fuel-reserve warning light Engine oil-pressure warning light ABS warning light (OE)

  • Page 26: Function Indicators

    Function indicators Coolant temperature (OE) The lateral bars over the temperature symbol Fuel capacity show the engine temperature The horizontal bars over level. the gas pump symbol indicate the remaining fuel General warning quantity. indicators The top, enlarged horizontal Display bar is equivalent to approx- Warnings are shown in the General warnings are dis-...
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow Is displayed with Electronic immobilizer is active note Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears Engine electronics ( Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient Lights up yellow Is displayed with Bulb defective ( note LAMP...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- Reserve fuel quantity a fault.In exceptional cases, placed, preferably by an the engine stops and can no authorized BMW Motorrad longer be started. Otherwise, retailer. 1.1 gal (4 l) the engine runs in the Refueling ( emergency operating mode.
  • Page 29 General warning light by a specialized workshop, lights up yellow. preferably an authorized Is displayed with note If the warning on insufficient BMW Motorrad retailer. LAMP engine oil pressure appears Engine oil pressure despite a correct engine oil A defective bulb places...

  • Page 30: Tpc Warning Indicators Oe

    BMW Motorrad retail- Replacing brake light and TPC warning tail light bulbs ( 103) indicators Replacing front or rear turn Ice warning (OE) Display indicator bulbs ( 104) Temperature display flashes. Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) The air temperature measured...
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow the critical air Tire pressure in limit area of permis- pressure flashes sible tolerance ( Flashes red the critical air Tire pressure outside permissible pressure flashes tolerance ( -- -- Transmission error ( Lights up yellow is displayed with Sensor defective or system fault...
  • Page 32 Tire pressure outside workshop, preferably an au- permissible tolerance The critical air pressure thorized BMW Motorrad re- flashes. General warning light tailer. flashes red. If you are unsure about the The measured tire pressure is...
  • Page 33 A shop, preferably an autho- BMW Motorrad retailer. permanent fault has not rized BMW Motorrad retail- occurred until the general A system fault has occurred. warning light also lights up. Have the fault eliminated In this case:...

  • Page 34: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    ABS warning indicators Display ABS warnings are indi- cated by the ABS warn- ing light. The warning light can light up continuously or flash.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 36 BMW Motorrad retailer. motorcycle must be driven a few yards. Ride off slowly.It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self- diagnosis has been com- pleted.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Turn indicators ....lock ......Front and rear seats .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key.If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- lizer (EWS) ( 37). Ignition key and steer- ing lock, tank filler cap Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer

    You ignition key used to start the can also have your authorized engine could "irritate" the BMW Motorrad retailer dis- electronics, in which case the able particular keys, for exam- enabling signal for starting is ple in the event that you lose not issued.

  • Page 40: Hazard Warning

    of all applications for replace- is released, the emergency ment/extra keys. If you want flasher function becomes ac- to have a lost key barred, you tive again. must bring along all other Hazard warning flashers in keys that belong to the mo- operation.

  • Page 41: Odometer And Tripmeters

    always reappears on the mul- Switching off hazard tifunction display. warning flashers The odometer display field indicates the values below in the following order beginning Press turn-indicator cancel If necessary, switch over with the current value: button 1. from stopwatch to odometer Total distance covered Hazard warning flashers are with clock 1 button.

  • Page 42: Clock

    Switch on ignition. The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. Setting confirmed. Engine speed warning Display Press and hold odometer button 2 until display is re- Press button 1 for longer set.

  • Page 43: Tire Pressure Control Tpc Oe

    The signal is maintained until : engine speed warning Tire Pressure Control the transmission is upshift- activated. ed or the engine speed is re- : engine speed warning Selecting TPC display duced. It can be activated or deactivated. deactivated by the driver. To confirm setting, press and hold button 1 and but- Activating engine speed...

  • Page 44: Onboard Computer Oe

    Onboard computer Selecting readings Switch on ignition. The tire pressures are shown The onboard-computer dis- alternately with the mileage play field indicates the values display. The left-hand value below in the following order indicates the air pressure of beginning with the current the front wheel, and the right- value: INFO button 1 once each...
  • Page 45 es until you select some other Ambient temperature Resetting average speed display mode. Average speed The display of the ambient Repeatedly press INFO temperature 3 is only active button 1 until the average when the engine is running. speed appears in the The average speed 3 is cal- Otherwise is shown.
  • Page 46 Average consumption Resetting average Range consumption The average consumption 3 is The range 3 indicates what calculated by dividing the dis- distance can still be driven Repeatedly press INFO but- tance covered since the last with the remaining fuel. The ton 1 until average con- "RESET"...
  • Page 47 The determined range As an alternative to the is an approximate read- odometer, the stopwatch 3 ing. BMW Motorrad therefore can be displayed. The display recommends that you do not consists of hours, minutes, try to use the full range before seconds and tenths of a refueling.
  • Page 48 Operating stopwatch Using stopwatch as Lap- : operation of stop- watch with button 2 in in- Timer strument cluster. To confirm setting, press and hold button 1 and but- ton 2 simultaneously until display changes. The settings are applied and the last display is shown.

  • Page 49: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF The engine can be easily and Heated hand grips quickly switched off using the switch emergency ON/OFF switch. Heated hand grips switch Emergency ON/OFF The handlebar grips can be switch. A Operating position. heated at two different lev- B Engine switched off.

  • Page 50: Clutch

    grips are switched off to en- when the motorcycle is Distance between handle- sure starting capability. stationary. bar grip and clutch lever de- creases. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system.

  • Page 51: Lights

    Lights Switching on high-beam headlight Switching on parking lights The parking lights switch on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. The side lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched Turn adjusting screw 1 on longer than absolutely clockwise.

  • Page 52: Headlight

    Switch ignition on and then Ordinary adhesive tape off again. ignition. damages the plastic Parking light switched off. lens. To prevent damage to the plastic lens, consult a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 53: Turn Indicators

    To avoid dazzling oncoming headlight setting is correct, Switching on left-hand traffic, the headlight adjust- consult a specialized ment can be corrected by ad- turn indicator workshop, preferably an justing the swivel lever. Switch on ignition. authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 54 Switching off turn indicator Press left-hand turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- tor button 1. cator button 2. Left-hand turn indicator is Right-hand turn indicator is Press turn-indicator cancel switched on. switched on. button 3. Indicator light for left-hand Indicator light for right-hand After driving for approx.

  • Page 55: Front And Rear Seats

    Front and rear seats Installing seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. Lift bench seat 2 at rear and release key. Slide seat 2 forward into Take off seat. holder 3. Lay seat on a clean sur- Firmly press down seat at face with seat surface fac- rear.

  • Page 56: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Mirrors Helmet holder under seat Adjusting mirrors The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, The helmet holder 1 is locat- Move the mirrors into the watch the position of the hel- ed under the seat.A helmet desired position by press- met lock.

  • Page 57: Shock Absorbers

    ily loaded and reduce spring Shock absorbers preload accordingly when the Damping and spring motorcycle is lightly loaded. preload Adjusting spring preload The damping must be adapt- for rear wheel ed to the spring preload.An increase in spring preload re- Your motorcycle's han- quires firmer damping, a re- dling will suffer if you do...

  • Page 58: Tires

    To decrease damping, turn To avoid a sudden loss of tire adjusting screw 1 counter- pressure, use a metal valve clockwise. cap with rubber sealing ring on the rear wheel and tighten Basic setting of rear it securely. wheel rear-wheel Incorrect tire pressure damping reduces the life of the...
  • Page 59 Rear tire pressure 40.6 psi (2.8 bar) (Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire) In case of insufficient tire pressure: Correct tire pressure.

  • Page 61: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ... . . Checklist ..... . Starting ..... . . Running in .

  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    Inhaling exhaust fumes of the year. Your authorized cle. therefore represents a BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross health hazard and can even glad to advise you and has weight limit and observe the...
  • Page 63 Do not touch parts of the igni- Risk of fire Tampering with the tion system when the engine control unit of the Temperatures at the exhaust is running. electronic engine- are high. management system Flammable materials Catalytic converter (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Modification of the If misfiring causes unburned clothing and luggage, etc.)

  • Page 64: Checklist

    in the multifunction display Checklist Starting shows Use the following checklist Side stand to check important functions, Starting engine You cannot start the settings and wear limits be- motorcycle with the side fore you ride off. stand extended and a gear Brakes engaged.The engine will Front and rear brake fluid...
  • Page 65 118) and indicator light, right turn indicator Pre-ride check Warning light, oil pressure After the ignition is switched with OE BMW Motorrad on, the instrument cluster Press starter button 1. ABS: conducts a test of the pointer ABS warning light...
  • Page 66 The ABS warning light goes switched-on warning and in- The readiness for operation out. dicator lights are switched off of the BMW Motorrad ABS If an ABS fault is indicated consecutively in the reverse is checked by the self-diag- after the ABS self-diagnosis is order.

  • Page 67: Running In

    Running in Brake early. Engine run-in speed The first 600 miles Tires (1,000 km) New tires have a smooth 5000 min While running in the mo- surface.This must be Do not accelerate at full torcycle, vary the throttle roughened by riding in a throttle.

  • Page 68: Parking Your Motorcycle

    is taken by stand and dis- Parking your Retract the side stand before mount to left. moving the vehicle. motorcycle Turn handlebars to full left Sit on motorcycle and use Placing on side stand or right lock position. left foot to retract side Check that motorcycle is If the ground is soft or stand.

  • Page 69: Refueling

    Place full weight of body on Make sure that center stand Leaded fuel will destroy center stand while pulling is fully retracted. the catalytic converter. motorcycle toward rear. Use only unleaded fuel. Refueling Excessive movements Make sure the ground is could result in the cen- Fuel is highly flammable.

  • Page 70: Tire Pressure Control Oe

    the motorcycle comes to a The nominal value for Remove key and close pro- stop. mileage and consump- tective cap. tion apply for the recommend- The control unit can manage Tire Pressure ed fuel type. four sensors, and as a re- sult two sets of wheels with Control Recommended fuel...

  • Page 71: General Brake System

    engine's braking effect as Air pressure ranges Oil or grease on brakes well. The TPC control unit distin- Oil and grease on the guishes between three air brake disks and pads Wet brakes pressure ranges matched to considerably diminish braking the motorcycle: After the motorcycle has efficiency.

  • Page 72: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    At this point in time, the quickly and with increasing stability is lost, and a fall can BMW Motorrad ABS must force. This optimally utilizes...
  • Page 73 BMW Motorrad rear wheel from lifting off the dynamic load distribution can- ABS is unable to counteract ground.
  • Page 74 How important is regular In addition to problems on the maintenance? BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual Any technical system is driving conditions can also always only as good as lead to a fault message.

  • Page 75: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Onboard socket ....Luggage ..... . Case .

  • Page 76: General Instructions

    General instructions Onboard socket or in connection with BMW BMW Motorrad recommends Ratings motorcycles without consti- the use of parts and acces- tuting a safety hazard. Nor sories for your motorcycle is this guarantee provided...

  • Page 77: Luggage

    ignition and/or during start- Luggage Max. load in tank rucksack ing, the onboard socket is 11 lbs (5 kg). Correct loading switched off to take the load Max. load in Topcase Overloading and uneven off the vehicle electrical sys- 11 lbs (5 kg). loading can diminish the tem.

  • Page 78: Case Oa

    The black lever marked RE- LEASE is used to remove and attach the cases. Opening case Pull luggage belt 1 through Pull gray release lever luggage rack 3 and lash (OPEN) upward. down. Lock straps 2 open. Check piece of luggage for Pull gray release lever secure hold.
  • Page 79 Closing case Press case lid against case body. The case volume is adapted to the contents. Removing case Turn lock barrel in direction RELEASE. Pull black release lever (RE- LEASE) upward. Press lock straps 2 outward and pull out upward. Press catches 1 of case lid The maximum volume has into retainers 2.
  • Page 80 Mounting case Secure hold Unfasten screws 1. Adjust height of bracket. Hook case into lower If a case wobbles or is diffi- Tighten screws 1. mounting 2. cult to fit, it must be adapted to the gap between the up- Pull black release lever (RE- per and lower mounting.To LEASE) upward.

  • Page 81: Topcase Oa

    trapped between lid and Topcase case. Opening Topcase Press locking lever 2 down. Lever audibly engages. Fully open locking lever 2. Open lid. Closing Topcase Turn lock barrel 1 to posi- tion OPEN. Press lock barrel. Turn lock barrel 1 to posi- Locking lever 2 pops out.
  • Page 82 Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Press down carrying han- dle 3 completely. Turn lock barrel in direction Pull up handle 3 completely. Carrying handle audibly en- RELEASE. gages. Handle 3 pops out. Pull up handle 3 completely. Lift Topcase at rear and re- move it from carrier plate.

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Battery ..... . . 107 Onboard-toolkit service set ..Engine oil .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    2 1/4" bits 5x Torx service set The 'Maintenance' chapter 2x Phillips describes work involving the Your BMW Motorrad retailer 1x Straight-blade checking and replacement of offers the onboard-toolkit ser- wear parts that can be per- vice set for additional work.

  • Page 85: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Allow engine to idle until the fan starts up, then allow to Checking engine oil level continue running for an ad- The engine can seize if ditional minute. the oil level is low, and Wipe area around oil fill lo- this can lead to accidents.

  • Page 86: General Brake System

    In this case, have the brake by a certified workshop, system checked by a special- preferably an authorized ized workshop, preferably by BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pads Incorrect working prac- Checking front brake pad Top up engine oil up...
  • Page 87 If the wear indicating marks ascertain their thickness. are no longer clearly visible: Direction of view: between Have the brake pads re- wheel and fork tube at placed by a specialized brake caliper. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 88: Brake Fluid

    Move handlebars into er plate) straight-ahead position. Wear indicators must be clearly visible. If the wear indicating mark is no longer visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 89 If the brake fluid level drops below the permissible level: Have the defect correct- ed as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized Read off brake fluid level at BMW Motorrad retailer. rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 90: Coolant

    The brake fluid level in preferably an authorized the brake-fluid reser- voir drops due to brake pad BMW Motorrad retailer. wear. Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle.
  • Page 91 Remove side panel upward. Remove screws 1 of right Push side section behind mirror. lower side panel while mak- Open cap of fill location for ing sure that guide 4 of side Remove mirror. coolant 1 by turning coun- section grips into mount 5. terclockwise.

  • Page 92: Clutch

    The loca- BMW Motorrad retailer. tions of the marks are indi- cated on the edge of the tire, Tires e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Checking tire tread by an arrow.

  • Page 93: Wheels

    Motorrad rear wheel stand. If you use wheels and tires Installing rear-wheel stand that have not been approved, The TPC sensors can be BMW Motorrad cannot as- damaged by improper with OE Center stand: sess their suitability or pro- tire mounting.
  • Page 94 ABS sensor cable is not damaged. Raise front of motorcycle until front wheel can ro- tate freely.To lift motorcy- cle, BMW Motorrad recom- mends using BMW Motor- rad front wheel stand. Mounting front wheel stand Press brake pads in brake...
  • Page 95 During the following Mount spacing bushing 6 work, parts of the front brake, in particular of the on left side on wheel hub. BMW Motorrad ABS, can be Roll front wheel into front damaged. forks. Take care not to damage the...
  • Page 96 Ease brake calipers onto brake disks. with OE Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS): Lift front wheel and install Install mounting screws 1. quick-release axle 5 with Brake caliper on slider appropriate torque. tube Quick-release axle in The cable of the ABS axle mount 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) sensor could chafe...
  • Page 97 torrad recommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Installing rear-wheel stand with OE Center stand: Place motorcycle onto cen- ter stand. Remove screw 2 for bracket Remove mounting bolts 4 of of end muffler from passen- rear wheel, holding wheel as ger footrest.
  • Page 98 BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll the rear wheel onto the rear wheel support. Place the rear wheel on the rear wheel support. Turn the end muffler 3 to its Tighten clamp on end muf- initial position.

  • Page 99: Front Wheel Stand

    Muffler on rear frame center stand or an auxiliary Loosen adjusting screws 1. stand before lifting it with the Push two mounts 2 far BMW Motorrad front wheel 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) enough apart that front stand. forks fit between them.

  • Page 100: Rear-Wheel Stand

    3. In order to be able to work safely on motorcycles without center stands, BMW Motorrad offers a rear wheel stand.This rear wheel stand with the BMW special tool number 36 3 980 can be obtained from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 101: Lamps

    users to oversee you and your motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always car- ry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if damaged. Push the rear-wheel stand Raise the motorcycle while Wear eye and hand protection from the right onto the rear simultaneously pressing the...
  • Page 102 Replacing high- beam/low-beam bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the work described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firm- ly supported. Remove cover 2 (low beam) Remove spring strap 5 from Make sure the ground is or cover 3 (high beam) by...
  • Page 103 High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Close and lock spring Install cover 2 (low beam) or strap 5. cover 3 (high beam). Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the...
  • Page 104 To achieve better acces- Side-light bulb sibility, turn the handle- bars to the left. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove bulb socket 3 by turning counterclockwise. Take off cover cap 1. Press bulb 4 into socket. Remove bulb 4 from bulb holder.
  • Page 105 Install bulb socket 3 by turn- Install cap 1. Remove screws 1. ing clockwise. Pull off light housing toward Replacing brake light rear. and tail light bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the work described below.
  • Page 106 Replace defective bulb. Bulb of tail/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5...21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb. Install light housing with Remove screw 1. screws 1. Replacing front or rear turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the work described below.
  • Page 107 Bulb of rear turn indi- cators R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Remove bulb 2 from light Insert inside end of lens into housing by turning it coun- light housing and close.

  • Page 108: Jump-Starting

    with fully insulated crocodile Jump-starting clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a onboard socket do not donor-battery voltage have a load-capacity rating higher than 12 V can damage adequate for jump-starting the motorcycle electronics. the engine. Excessively high The battery of the donor ve- current can lead to a cable hicle must have a voltage of...

  • Page 109: Battery

    First disconnect jump lead BMW Motorrad has de- Keep the surface of the bat- from negative terminal 1, veloped a trickle-charger tery clean and dry...
  • Page 110 indicator lights fail to light Charging connected Charging disconnected up, the battery is completely battery battery flat. Attempting to charge a Charge the battery using a Charging the connect- completely flat battery via the suitable charger. ed battery directly at the onboard socket can cause Comply with operating in- battery terminals can damage...
  • Page 111 Installing battery Switch off ignition. compartment cover Remove four screws 1 on left and right and take off An incorrect disconnec- battery compartment cov- Install battery compartment tion sequence increase er 2. cover in guides 3 on left and the risk of short-circuiting. right.
  • Page 112 Installing battery Always observe the proper sequence. Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the Install positive cable 2. motorcycle. Install negative cable 1. Switch off ignition. Installing battery compart- Insert battery into battery ment cover ( 109) compartment, with positive Installing seat (...

  • Page 113: Care

    Care Care products ....112 Washing your motorcycle ..112 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......113 Paint care .

  • Page 114: Care Products

    Care products Washing your might not take effect immedi- motorcycle BMW Motorrad recommends ately. that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry.

  • Page 115: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    surfaces can produce Cleaning sensitive Radiator scratches. motorcycle parts Clean the radiator regular- ly to prevent overheating of Soften stubborn dirt and Plastics the engine due to inadequate dead insects by covering Clean plastic parts with water cooling. the affected areas with a wet and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden cloth.

  • Page 116: Paint Care

    Before storing the tree resin or pollen. To preserve the finish of your vehicle, have the engine However, remove particularly motorcycle, BMW Motorrad oil and the oil filter element aggressive materials imme- recommends using BMW Car changed by a specialized diately;...
  • Page 117 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 119: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..118 Threaded fasteners ... 119 Engine ..... . . 120 Riding specifications .

  • Page 120: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 62). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 62).

  • Page 121: Threaded Fasteners

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

  • Page 122: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, compen- sating connecting rods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Effective displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore diameter 3.2 in (82 mm)
  • Page 123 Maximum torque 63 lb/ft (86 Nm), - at engine speed: 5800 min with OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): 61 lb/ft (83 Nm), - at engine speed: 5800 min with OE Power reduction: 41 lb/ft (55 Nm), - at engine speed: 3500 min ±50 Idle speed 1250...

  • Page 124: Riding Specifications

    Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recom- mend using oil additives, as these can wors- en clutch operation. Ask your BMW Motor- rad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

  • Page 125: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrat- ed in engine housing Gear ratios 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 126: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design Belt drive with jerk damping in its own hous- Running gear Front suspension design Telescopic forks Total spring travel of front suspension 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel Rear-wheel suspension design Directly articulated central spring strut with steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damp- Total spring travel on rear wheel 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel...

  • Page 127: Brakes

    Brakes Front-wheel brake design Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4- piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear-wheel brake design Hydraulic 1-piston floating calipers with fixed brake disk Rear brake lining material Sintered metal Wheels and tires Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2...

  • Page 128: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/ or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Driver with passenger and/ or load, with cold tire Electrical system Capacity of onboard socket...
  • Page 129 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E ±0 ±0 Spark-plug electrode gap 0.04 in (0.9 mm), New 0.05 in (1.2 mm), Wear limit Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 130: Frame

    Frame Frame design Aluminum delta-box frame Location of type plate Steering head on right Location of vehicle identification number Steering head on right (VIN) Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.4 in (2195 mm) Motorcycle height (Up to upper edge of 48.2 in (1225 mm) windshield) Vehicle width (Across mirrors) 33.9 in (860 mm)

  • Page 131: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 450 lbs (204 kg), Ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 443 lbs (201 kg)

  • Page 133: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..132 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... . . 132...

  • Page 134: Bmw Motorrad

    The workshop person- torcycle to your authorized of damage and associated BMW Motorrad retailer. nel at BMW Motorrad retailers safety risks. have thorough knowledge of BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad your motorcycle and can take...

  • Page 135: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    BMW Motorrad certain time, others depend Service Network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the network, BMW Motorrad can event of a breakdown with...

  • Page 136: Maintenance Schedules

    BMW Service Maintenance schedules After the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km) and every The maintenance schedule for additional 12,000 miles your motorcycle depends on (20,000 km) (18,000 miles, the equipment installed, and 30,000 miles, 42,000 miles on the motorcycle's age and etc.

  • Page 137: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-In Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 138 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-...
  • Page 139 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-...
  • Page 140 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-...
  • Page 141 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-...

  • Page 142: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 143 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 144 Brake fluid Opening, 76 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking front brake fluid Removing, 77 level, 86 Checklist, 62 Warning light, 23 Checking rear brake fluid Cleaning, 111 Accessories level, 87 Clock, 22 General instructions, 74 Brake lever Adjusting, 18, 40 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Adjusting handbrake Clutch...
  • Page 145 Electrical system Handlebar fittings Functional description, 37 Technical data, 126 General view, left, 16 Theft protection, 37 Emergency ON/OFF General view, right, 17 Warning indicator, 26 switch, 17, 47 Hazard warning flashers, 16 Engine Switching off, 39 First-aid kit Engine-electronics warning Switching on, 38 Location, 14 indicator, 26...
  • Page 146 Immobilizer Replacing front turn Luggage Warning indicator, 26 indicator bulb, 104 Correct loading, 75 Indicator lights, 18 Replacing high-beam Lashing down, 75 Overview, 23 bulb, 100 Instrument cluster Replacing low-beam Lighting sensor, 18 Maintenance bulb, 100 General instructions, 82 Overview, 18 Replacing parking light Intervals, 133 bulb, 101...
  • Page 147 Odometer and tripmeters Parking lights, 19 Safety instructions, 60 Display range, 22 Brakes, 69 Pre-ride check, 63 Correct loading, 60 Resetting, 39 Seat, 14 Selecting readings, 39 Range, 44 Removing, 53 Onboard computer, 16 Rear shock absorber system Seat lock, 11 Activating stopwatch, 45 Adjusting, 13, 55 Service, 132...
  • Page 148 Stopwatch, 18, 22, 45 Weights, 129 Turn indicators Indicator light, 23 Activating, 45 Wheels and tires, 125 Left, 16, 51 As lap timer, 46 Tire Pressure Control Sticker on wheel rim, 91 Right, 17, 52 Operation, 46 Warning indicators, 28 Switching off, 17, 52 Storing, 114 Tires...
  • Page 149 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 150 Important data for refueling Rider's Manual (US Model) Recommended fuel type Super unleaded (95 RON/85 MON) with OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): Regular (91 RON/ 82.5 MON) Usable fuel quantity 4.2 gal (16 l) Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal (4 l) Rider's Manual (US Model) Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider,...
  • Page 151 However, BMW Motorrad NHTSA cannot become involved in Order No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006...
  • Page 152 The clearance in the inclined position is reduced by 3.5°. Bei Fahrzeugen mit der Sonderausstattung „Tieferlegung“ gelten folgende abweichende technische Daten: Sur les véhicules dotés de l'équipement Sitzhöhe 790 mm optionnel « Ligne surbaissée », les mit SA niedrige Sitzbank 760 mm caractéristiques techniques suivantes Gesamtfederweg am Vorderrad...
  • Page 153 Corsa complessiva della molla su ruota posteriore 104 mm Para los vehículos con el equipo opcional Regolazione di base del precarico 4 clic «Rebajado», los datos técnicos válidos son los molle posteriore (pag. 57) (anziché 12) siguientes: Riduzione dell'angolo di inclinazione a 3,5°. Altura del asiento 790 mm con EO asiento bajo...
  • Page 154 Curso total da mola na roda Bij motorfietsen met de speciale uitrusting 4 cliques "Verlaging" gelden de volgende afwijkende Ajuste básico da tensão prévia da (em vez de technische gegevens: mola traseira (cons. 57) 12 cliques) Zithoogte 790 mm A liberdade de inclinação reduz-se em 3,5°. met SU lage buddyseat 760 mm Totale veerweg voorwiel...
  • Page 155 Wolna przestrze nachylenia zredukowana Kokonaisjoustomatka zostaje o 3,5°. edessä 104 mm Kokonaisjoustomatka takana 104 mm Takajousen 4 naksahdusta " " esijännityksen perussäätö (12 naksahduksen (s. 54) sijaan) 790 mm Kallistuskulma pienenee 3,5°. 760 mm BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 40 7712 499 02/2007...

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