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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Technical data... . 7 Electronic immobiliser Pulling away with BMW Currency ....7 (EWS) ....37 Integral ABS .
  • Page 5 7 Maintenance ..85 Protective wax BMW Motorrad service General instructions ..86 coating ....118 quality .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's assembled complete Manual will provide you with Indicates warnings that with all the BMW an initial overview of your you must comply with for optional extras you motorcycle. All maintenance reasons of your safety and the ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Technical data data, illustrations or descrip- When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and tions in this manual. motorcycle, you chose vari- power ratings stated in the ous items of custom equip- Rider's Manual are quoted ment.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath the seat ... 15 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Socket (OA) ( Adjustable windscreen Adjuster, beam throw Clutch-fluid reservoir Type plate Filler neck, engine oil Luggage carrier ( Seat lock ( 10 Power socket ( 11 Adjuster, damping, rear 12 Indicator for engine oil level (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Filler neck, fuel ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Vehicle identification number Air filter (underneath tank cover) ( 108) Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Helmet holders, left and right ( Battery ( 112) Toolkit Seat holders (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Button for Tripmaster Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 46) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Pushbutton, right flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 47) ( Pushbutton, cancel flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 47) ( Grip heating switch...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light for anti-theft alarm and sensor for in- strument cluster lighting Setting clock and oper- ating Tripmaster (...

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side lights...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... 22 Warning and telltale lights ..22 ABS warning light ... 22 Function indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and telltale ABS warning light lights The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries. Alternative for the ABS warning light. Function indicators Fuel capacity Fuel gauge ( The horizontal bars be- Field for warning symbols Telltale light, left turn in- low the fuel-pump sym-...

  • Page 25: Warnings, General

    Engine temperature The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol indicate the engine temperature. Warnings, general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis- played by means of plain-text messages and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, they are accompan- ied by the 'General' warning light showing red or yellow.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warning Electronic immobiliser active ( appears on the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow appears on the Engine electronics ( display Lights up red appears on the Insufficient engine oil pressure display...
  • Page 27 Mode of presentation Meaning Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( display, accom- panied by the let- ters Lights up yellow Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( display, accom- panied by the let- ters...
  • Page 28 The fuel tank contains no placed, preferably by an more than the reserve quant- The engine electronics control authorised BMW Motorrad ity of fuel. unit has diagnosed a fault. In dealer. Reserve fuel exceptional cases, the engine stops and refuses to start.
  • Page 29 Checking the engine oil ably an authorised BMW ably an authorised BMW level ( Motorrad dealer. Motorrad dealer. Topping up the engine oil...
  • Page 30 Replacing the brake light quickly as possible by a 104) and rear light bulbs ( 105) specialist workshop, prefer- Replacing turn indicator ably an authorised BMW Front light bulb defective bulbs ( 106) Motorrad dealer. Defective bulb symbol Bulbs defective...

  • Page 31: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    Mode of presentation users to oversee you and cialist workshop, preferably your motorcycle. ABS warnings are indicated an authorised BMW Motor- by a combination of the Replace defective bulbs as rad dealer. general warning light and soon as possible; always Anti-theft alarm battery flat the ABS warning light.
  • Page 32 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes once per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes four Self-diagnosis not completed ( times per second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective Lights up red Flashes once per ABS function not available (...
  • Page 33 You depressed is the signal in- brakes are applied hard, and have to apply considerably dicating to the BMW Integral this could result in accidents. more force to the brake ABS that the rider wants to...
  • Page 34 BMW ABS function not available Only residual braking function Integral ABS functions. This available in both brake cir- General warning light could result in unexpected cuits, because self-diagnosis lights up red. braking response and there- did not complete.
  • Page 35 Worn brake pads can ABS warning light specialist workshop, prefer- lengthen stopping dis- flashes four times per ably an authorised BMW tances by a significant margin second. Motorrad dealer. and consequently cause acci- Without the assistance dents.
  • Page 36 There are at least two faults release it and depress the specialist workshop, prefer- in the brake system. Only the brake pedal. ably an authorised BMW residual braking function is Motorrad dealer. Check the following: available in at least one brake...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation Helmet holder ....50 Mirrors ......50 Ignition switch and steering lock .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    ( to lock with the same key. Do not switch off the ignition when riding. With OE BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS: Turn the key to position 2. Turn the key to position 1. Lights switched off.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobiliser

    BMW Motorrad dealer bar in- Turn the handlebars to the Locking the handlebars dividual keys, for example if a full left or right lock position.

  • Page 40: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can obtain replace- recommence flashing as soon ment/extra keys only through as the button is released. an authorised BMW Motorrad Hazard warning flashers in dealer. The keys are part operation. of an integrated security Left/right turn indicator tell- system, so the dealer is under tale lights flash.

  • Page 41: Tripmaster

    The hazard warning flashers Tripmaster continue to operate. Operating the Tripmaster Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off. Switching off the hazard warning flashers Briefly press the Tripmaster button 1 once to proceed to each subsequent step in You have the option of using the cycle.

  • Page 42: Residual Range

    Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. The residual range is only an approximate reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that Residual range 1 is displayed you should not try to use the when the fuel level drops to full residual range before re- reserve.

  • Page 43: Emergency Off Switch

    BMW Integral ABS remains engine speeds. If the charge operational. The emergency off switch is a level is low, grip heating is...

  • Page 44: Clock

    Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes. Minutes reading 3 starts to flash. Press button 1. The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold down Heating off. Attempting to set the button 1 until the reading 50 % heat output (one clock while riding the...

  • Page 45: Adjusting Windscreen

    Adjusting windscreen Clutch Adjusting the clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise. Attempting to adjust the Slacken clamping screws 1 Span between handlebar clutch lever while riding...

  • Page 46: Brakes

    Brakes Lights Adjusting the handbrake Switching on the side lever lights The side lights switch on Changing the position of automatically when the the brake-fluid reservoir ignition is switched on. can allow air to penetrate the brake system. The side lights place a Do not twist the handlebar strain on the battery.

  • Page 47: Headlight

    High-beam headlight Have the headlight set switched off. accordingly by a specialist Press the bottom part of workshop, preferably an Press and hold down switch 1 for the high-beam authorised BMW Motorrad switch 1 for the left turn headlight. dealer.

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    BMW Motorrad light. dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic Use only the special, black setting is correct.

  • Page 49: Front And Rear Seats

    Cancelling the turn indic- ators Press left-hand turn indicat- Press right-hand turn indic- or button 1. ator button 2. The turn indicators are The turn indicators are Press cancel button 3. cancelled automatically cancelled automatically Flashing turn indicators after you have ridden for ap- after you have ridden for ap- switched off.
  • Page 50 Turn key 1 clockwise in the Engage rear seat 2 in the Turn key 1 counter- seat lock, while pressing rear catch. clockwise in the seat lock, down the front part of rear while pressing down the Push down firmly on rear seat 2.
  • Page 51 Turn the front seat upside down. Introduce front seat 1 into The front seat can work the front catch. loose and wobble if the Push down firmly on front two seat rods are not in the Introduce seat rods 1 and 2 seat 1, applying pressure to same position.

  • Page 52: Helmet Holder

    Adjusting mirror arm Helmet holder Mirrors Helmet holder under- Adjusting mirrors neath seat Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener Pivot the mirror to the cor- on the mirror arm. rect position by pressing There are helmet holders 1 on Slacken union nut 2.

  • Page 53: Spring Preload

    Spring preload at setting 9 Spring preload (For riding off-road) Adjusting spring preload Adjusting spring preload It is essential to set spring preload of the front suspen- for rear wheel sion to suit the terrain. In- Your motorcycle's hand- crease spring preload for rid- ling will suffer if you do ing in rough terrain and re- not match the spring-preload...

  • Page 54: Shock Absorbers

    Rear suspension, spring Adjust the damping char- preload (for off-roading or acteristic to suit spring pre- riding two-up with luggage) load. Turn knob as far as it will go Make sure the ground is clockwise in the direction level and firm and place the indicated by the HIGH arrow motorcycle on its stand.

  • Page 55: Tyres

    arrow and then turn it back Incorrect tyre pressure one and a half turns in the reduces the operating direction indicated by the S life of the tyres. arrow. Always check that the tyre pressures are correct. Tyres Check tyre pressures Checking tyre pressures against the data below.
  • Page 56 If tyre pressure is too low: Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 57: Riding

    Starting ..... . . 58 Pulling away with BMW Integral ......61 Running in .

  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...

  • Page 59: Catalytic Converter

    High voltage Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the troy the catalytic con- motorcycle could catch fire. Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for pro- idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause tection of the catalytic con- immediately after starting the...

  • Page 60: Checklist

    components are not designed Cases correctly installed clutch. When the gearbox is to withstand. Damage caused and luggage secured in neutral, the green neutral in this way is not covered by telltale light is on and the gear At regular intervals: the warranty.
  • Page 61 With OE BMW Motorrad In- The engine starts. tegral ABS: Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine If you switch on the ig- refuses to start. ( 122) nition while the brakes are applied, then start the Pre-ride check...
  • Page 62 Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motor- brake levers are in their fully rad dealer. released positions. General warning light Phase 1 lights up yellow. ABS warning lights Self-diagnosis is in progress. Engine electronics sym- There are two country- General warning light...

  • Page 63: Pulling Away With Bmw Integral Abs Oe

    New brake pads must "bed When you pull away, the Try to do most of your rid- down" and therefore do not BMW Integral ABS checks the ing during this initial period achieve their optimum friction ABS sensors. on twisting, fairly hilly roads, levels during the first 500 km.

  • Page 64: Riding Off-Road

    Deactivatable ABS Tyres do not have their Use the cross-spoked wheels full grip when new and You can deactivate BMW In- available as optional extras for there is a risk of accident at tegral ABS for off-roading severe off-roading.
  • Page 65 Spring preload and shock-absorber settings The off-road settings for spring preload and shock absorber damping characteristic will impair the motorcycle's handling characteristics on surfaced roads. If you have been off-roading, remember to correct spring preload and shock-absorber damping characteristics be- fore you return to surfaced roads.

  • Page 67: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Slowly lean the motorcycle Parking your motor- to the side until its weight cycle is taken by the stand and Placing motorcycle on dismount to the left. side stand If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the sur- If the ground is soft or face of the ground will de- uneven, there is no guar- termine whether it is better to...
  • Page 69 Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. Unlock the steering lock. With OE BMW Motorrad In- An extended side stand tegral ABS: can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is mov- Brake servo assistance ing and lead to a fall.

  • Page 71: Centre Stand

    the same time pull the mo- Placing motorcycle on torcycle backwards (arrow). centre stand Excessive movements If the ground is soft or could cause the centre uneven, there is no guar- stand to retract, and the mo- antee that the motorcycle will torcycle would topple in con- rest firmly on the stand.
  • Page 73 Check that the centre stand Removing motorcycle has fully retracted. from centre stand Unlock the steering lock. With OE BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS: Brake servo assistance is not available when the ignition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll.

  • Page 74: Refuelling

    Leaded fuel will destroy Fuel grade, usable with Refuelling the catalytic converter. power- and consumption- Fuel is highly flammable. related restrictions Use only unleaded fuel. A naked flame close to Regular, unleaded Make sure the ground is the fuel tank can cause a fire 91 ROZ level and firm and place the or explosion.

  • Page 75: Brake System, General

    until the brakes have dried Dirt or mud on brakes Brake system, general out. When riding on loose Descending mountain surfaces or muddy passes Salt on brakes roads, the brakes may fail There is a danger of the The brakes may fail to to take effect immediately brakes fading if you use take effect immediately...

  • Page 76: Brake System With Bmw

    BMW Integral ABS Your motorcycle is equipped cycle is ravelling in a straight with partially integral brakes. Sensitive electronic con- line, BMW Integral ABS en- Both front and rear brakes trol ables safe optimised emer- are applied when you pull the...
  • Page 77 When the ignition is switched of the ABS function, the off, during self-diagnosis, wheels could lock when the Rear wheel lift or if the BMW Integral ABS brakes are applied hard. You Even under severe braking, malfunctions, only a residual have to apply considerably...
  • Page 78 Activating ABS function ably longer when the system tion is in residual braking function Bring the motorcycle to a mode, so BMW Motorrad re- Bring the motorcycle to a standstill. commends setting the brake standstill. Switch the ignition off and lever to a wider span.

  • Page 79: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... 78 Power socket ....78 Luggage ..... . 79 Case .

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles that are approved by BMW for without constituting a safety this purpose. hazard. Country-specific of- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...

  • Page 81: Luggage

    switched off. In order to en- Luggage Case sure that the drain on the on- Correct loading Opening cases board power supply system is Overloading and minimised, the supply to the power socket is cut off ap- imbalanced loads can adversely affect the proximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, motorcycle's handling.
  • Page 82 Closing the case handle while the case lock is in line with the forward direction of travel can result in damage to the locking tongue. Make sure that the lock case is at right angles to the for- ward direction of travel when you close the case handle.
  • Page 83 Removing the case Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the case out of the holder. Installing cases Open locking lever 4. Turn key 1 in the case lock to right angles with the for- ward direction of travel. Hold down latch 2 and pull Pull red release lever 1 up.

  • Page 84: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage carrier Extra-large luggage plat- form By removing the luggage carrier with the rear seat removed and cases (OA) installed, you have a large, flat luggage platform to which you can secure bulky items of Push red release lever 1 Make sure that the case luggage in various ways.
  • Page 85 Remove three screws 1. Place luggage carrier 2 in position. Remove the sleeves and washers. Install screws 1 complete with the corresponding Remove luggage carrier 2. sleeves and washers. Installing luggage carrier Installing rear seat ( Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... 86 Engine oil ..... 86 Brake system, general ..87 Brake pads .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    BMW Motorrad with the incorrect quantity of dealer. oil. In order to ensure that the en-...

  • Page 89: Brake System, General

    A fully functional brake sys- preferably an authorised Check the oil level in oil- tem is a basic requirement for BMW Motorrad dealer. level indicator 1. the road safety of your motor- Topping up the engine oil cycle.

  • Page 90: Brake Pads

    Have the brakes checked Have the brakes checked motorcycle on its stand. by a specialist workshop, by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad dealer. With OE BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS: Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 91 If the wear indicating mark is brake caliper. Make sure the ground is no longer clearly visible: level and firm and place the Have the brake pads re- motorcycle on its stand. placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 92: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake fluid Visually inspect brake Check the brake fluid level Checking brake-fluid pads 1 from the right to in front reservoir 1.
  • Page 93 Do not permit the brake With OE BMW Motorrad In- Any drop in brake fluid level, fluid level to drop below tegral ABS: even if the level remains the MIN mark (Motorcycle above the MIN mark, is upright and handlebars in...
  • Page 94 Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. With OE BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS: Check the brake fluid level Brake fluid level, rear in reservoir 1. Do not permit the brake flu-...

  • Page 95: Clutch

    With OE BMW Motorrad In- Clutch tegral ABS: Checking clutch opera- Do not permit the brake flu- tion id level to drop (Motorcycle Pull the clutch lever. upright) The pressure point must be Any drop in brake fluid level, clearly perceptible.

  • Page 96: Tyres

    Make sure the ground is soon as possible by a spe- level and firm and place the cialist workshop, preferably motorcycle on its stand. an authorised BMW Motor- Measure the tyre tread rad dealer. depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks.

  • Page 97: Rims

    Have damaged rims speed might be high- tyres checked and, if necessary, er than the maximum speed For each size of tyre BMW replaced by a specialist permitted for the tyres. Ex- Motorrad tests certain makes, workshop, preferably an cessive speeds can damage...
  • Page 98 Mask off the parts of the stand until the front wheel wheel rim that could be disc on reassembly. is clear to turn.BMW Motor- scratched in the process of Do not operate the handbrake rad recommends the BMW removing the brake calipers.
  • Page 99 Lower the front wheel to the specialist workshop, prefer- ground between the front ably an authorised BMW Mo- forks. torrad dealer. Roll the front wheel forward There is a risk of to remove. damaging parts of the front brake, particularly the...
  • Page 100 With OE BMW Motorrad In- Remove device used to tegral ABS: raise front wheel. Ease the brake calipers on When installing the wheel, to the brake discs. take care not to damage the With OE BMW Motorrad In- ABS sensor cable, the ABS...
  • Page 101 Placing motorcycle on The pressure point must be centre stand ( clearly perceptible. Engage first gear. With OE BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS: Switch on the ignition. Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to complete. Install securing screws 1...

  • Page 102: Bulbs

    If the brake light in turn, could result in an ably an authorised BMW Mo- or rear light fails, the warn- accident. torrad dealer. ing is accompanied by the...
  • Page 103 carry a complete set of spare Replacing low-beam bulbs if possible. headlight bulb The bulb is pressurised If it is not standing firmly, and can cause injury if the motorcycle could damaged. topple in the course of the Wear protective goggles operations described below.
  • Page 104 Low-beam headlight bulb, standard designation H7 halogen bulb Low-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V Low-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W Release spring clips 3 at Engage spring clip 4 in the top and bottom and swing catch. them aside. Install bulb 1 with tab 2 in guide 3.
  • Page 105 Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars all the way to the right. Install cover 6. Make sure Release spring clips 3 at that the wording TOP is at top and bottom and swing the top. them aside. Replacing high-beam Remove cover 1 by turning headlight bulb it counter-clockwise.
  • Page 106 High-beam headlight bulb, standard designation H7 halogen bulb High-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W Engage spring clip 4 in the Install cover 6. Make sure catch. that the wording TOP is at the top. Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly,...
  • Page 107 Switch off the ignition. Install the bulb in the bulb Make sure the ground is socket. level and firm and place the Turn the handlebars all the motorcycle on its stand. way to the right. Switch off the ignition. Install bulb carrier 1 in the headlight housing.
  • Page 108 Replacing turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Press bulb 3 into its Install bulb 3 in its socket. Make sure the ground is socket and turn it level and firm and place the...
  • Page 109 Replace the defective bulb. Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, standard designation R10W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, voltage 12 V Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, power 10 W Pull the glass out of the Working from the inboard reflector housing at the side, insert the glass into threaded-fastener side.

  • Page 110: Air Filter

    Air filter Removing air filter Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Removing front seat ( Open quick-action Remove three securing adapters 2. screws 5. Turn quick-action adapter 3 Remove fuel-tank cover 6. at the inside to open and pull it out of the retainer.
  • Page 111 Push the air filter into the air filter housing at the bottom, making sure that the vanes are not bent. Pull out air filter 3 at the Check that the throttle-valve bottom. cable is seated in guide 4 of the intake and that the Installing air filter throttle valve is seated against the stop.

  • Page 112: Jump Starting

    Install securing screws 5. the other end to the pos- itive terminal of the donor battery. Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal of the donor battery, and the other end to the negative terminal of the discharged battery.

  • Page 113: Battery

    Do not turn the battery up- obtain additional information apter point. side down from your authorised BMW Do not use proprietary If the battery is not dis- Motorrad dealer. start-assist sprays or connected, the on-board other products to start the electronics (e.g.
  • Page 114 Use BMW chargers with the part numbers 71 60 that is not compatible with Removing the battery your motorcycle's electronics. 7 688 864 (220 V) or, as...
  • Page 115 motorcycle is stable and Open protective cap 2 for Make sure the ground is firmly supported. the battery's positive termin- level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Make sure the ground is Then disconnect positive Switch off the ignition. level and firm and place the battery lead 3.
  • Page 116 Connection in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct sequence. Never install the battery without the protective cap. Connect battery positive lead 3 first. Close protective cap 2 for the battery's positive termin- Connect battery negative lead 1.

  • Page 117: Care

    Care Care products ....116 Washing the motorcycle ..116 Cleaning easily damaged components ....117 Paint care .

  • Page 118: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried obtain from your authorised mover to soften and wash off out.

  • Page 119: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Chrome Do not use cleaning agents can cause damage. that contain alcohol, solvents Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays or abrasives to clean plastic shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that parts.

  • Page 120: Paint Care

    "puddles" ment changed by a special- recommend BMW vehicle on the surface, instead of ist workshop, preferably an polish or BMW paint cleaner forming beads. authorised BMW Motorrad for this purpose. dealer. Combine work for lay- Laying up the motor-...

  • Page 121: Restoring Motorcycle To

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through the checklist.

  • Page 123: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..122 Threaded fasteners ... 122 Engine ..... . . 123 Riding specifications .

  • Page 124: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 58). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 58).

  • Page 125: Engine

    Activity Type of threaded connection Tightening torques Rear wheel Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 60 Nm With OE Cross-spoked wheels: M10 x 53 x 1.25 60 Nm Engine Type Engine, type Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injec- tion...
  • Page 126 With OE Power reduction: 115 Nm, At: 5500 min Maximum permissible engine speed 7800 min ±50 Idle speed 1150 Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded 95 ROZ Fuel grade, usable with power- and Regular, unleaded consumption-related restrictions 91 ROZ Usable fuel capacity 20 l Reserve fuel Engine oil...
  • Page 127 BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques- tions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 128: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Speeds Top speed >200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.4 s Clutch Clutch, type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Gearbox, type Fully helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios 1st gear transmission ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth) 2nd gear transmission ratio...

  • Page 129: Final Drive

    Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1 Running gear Front suspension, type BMW Telelever, with anti-dive, leading link pivoted centrally on main frame / mounted on engine, with external spring strut Front suspension, total suspension travel 190 mm, At wheel...

  • Page 130: Brakes

    Brakes Front brake Front brake, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4- piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Front brake pads Sintered metal Rear brake Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Rear brake pads Organic material Wheels and tyres...

  • Page 131: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Front wheel, tyre pressure, one-up 2.2 bar, Tyre cold Front wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Front wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure, one-up 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage...
  • Page 132 Spark plugs Spark plug, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE ±0.1 Spark plug, electrode gap When new Spark plug, electrode gap 1 mm Wear limit Lighting High-beam headlight bulb, standard designa- H7 halogen bulb tion High-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb, standard designa-...

  • Page 133: Frame

    Tail light / brake light bulb, standard designa- P25-2 tion Tail light / brake light bulb, voltage 12 V Tail light / brake light bulb, power 5...21 W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, standard R10W designation Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, voltage 12 V Front flashing turn indicator bulbs, power 10 W...

  • Page 134: Dimensions

    Dimensions Overall length 2210 mm Maximum width 915 mm, Across mirrors Maximum height 1380 mm, In DIN normal-load position; without mirrors, windscreen lowered Seat height without rider 840...860 mm, At unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 225 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permitted gross weight 425 kg...

  • Page 135: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..134 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 134...

  • Page 136: Bmw Motorrad

    Ser- To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. vice, Inspection and Annual always in optimum condition, Inspection work needed.

  • Page 137: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On-The-Spot Breakdown

    In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new tensive after-sales service BMW motorcycle enables BMW Running-in Check...

  • Page 138: Schedules

    After the first 10,000 km motorcycle on request. and every additional 20,000 km (30,000 km, 50,000 Every authorised BMW km, 70,000 km, etc.) if this Motorrad dealer has a distance is covered within a fixed scale of charges based year.

  • Page 139: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ- ral ABS With BMW Integral Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • 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 in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • 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 in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
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  • Page 144: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 145 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 146 Brake lever Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case Adjusting the handbrake Adjusting, 80 Accessories lever, 44 General instructions, 78 Closing, 80 Brake pads Installing, 81 checking front, 88 Opening, 79 Checking rear, 89 Battery Removing, 81 Running in, 61 Battery, 129 Checklist, 58 Brakes Charging battery when...
  • Page 147 Engine Fuel Headlight flasher, 16 Quantity reading, 22 Starting, 58 High-beam headlight, 16 refuelling, 72 Technical data, 123 Horn, 16 Warning, fuel down to Temperature gauge, 22, 23 reserve, 26 Warning, engine electron- Ignition Fuel tank, 13 ics, 26 Switching off, 36 Fuses, 129 Engine oil Switching on, 36...
  • Page 148 Lights Reserve Steering lock Warning, 26 Switching off the parking Locking, 37 Residual range, 40 lights, 45 Suspension damping, rear Restoring to use, 119 Switching on the high-beam Adjusting, 11, 52 headlight, 45 Rev. counter, 18 Running gear switching on the low-beam Technical data headlight, 44 Technical data, 127...
  • Page 149 Transmission Vehicle starting the engine, 58 General view, left side, 11 Technical data, 126 General view, right side, 13 Tripmaster, 22 Laying up, 118 Operation, 39 Restoring to use, 119 Resetting the tripmeter, 40 Residual range, 40 Selecting readings, 39 Warning lights, 18 Troubleshooting chart, 122 Warnings, 22...
  • Page 150 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2005 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 151 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up or luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure, two-up + luggage 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW Motorrad Order No. 01 41 7 698 841 BMW recommends 08.2005 3. Issue...
  • Page 152 About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? adapts the braking pressure to must assume extremely low The maximum braking force the maximum braking force coefficients of friction (gravel, it is possible to transfer to the it is possible to transfer so that...
  • Page 153 BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to tion with declining on-board the power sockets...
  • Page 154 The ABS has to • since this is an emergency- of the failure of the BMW intervene to ensure that the run function, you should visit Motorrad Integral ABS, front wheel does not lock up;...
  • Page 155 Any technical system is only ever as good as its maintenance. The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition. What is the design specification for BMW...
  • Page 156 Applies to: Motorcycles with hand protectors Possibility of malfunction – Impermissible ergonomic set- Checking freedom of due to incorrectly posi- tings (see Rider's Manual, movement of handlebar tioned hand protector "Adjusting clutch lever/ han- levers If the hand protector is twisted dlebar lever"...
  • Page 157 • Have the settings and the threaded-fastener tightening torques checked by a special- ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 41 7 714 311 04.2008...

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