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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS Adventure BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Color number Phone number First registration Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 Welcome to BMW authorized BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide ad- vice 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 ..19 Clutch ....47 the end of this Rider's Manual Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....130 BMW Motorrad Service Toolkit ....93 Protective wax Quality .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of service ....156...

  • 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 Result of an activity. BMW one day, please also re- BMW Motorrad retail- member to turn over the Rid- Reference to a page er's Manual to the new owner; with more detailed in- 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 ....Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir 100) Headlight adjustment (vertical), beneath instru- ment panel ( Adjusting rear damping Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Filler neck, engine oil Oil sight glass ( Adjusting front spring preload ( Onboard socket (OA) 10 Adjustable windshield...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fill location for fuel Vehicle Identification Number on steering- head bearing Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Air filter (under tank cov- er) ( 119) Adjustable footbrake lever ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 125) Rider's Manual (US Mod- Toolkit ( Flat tire set (OA) below onboard toolkit Helmet holder (...

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Tripmaster or onboard computer button (OE) ABS button (OE) ( Additional headlight switch (OE) ( Pushbutton, horn Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 52) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 52) ( Off button for turn indica- tor and hazard warning flashers ( 53) ( Heated hand-grip switch (OE) (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Indicator light for anti- theft alarm (OE) and sen- sor for instrument cluster lighting Clock setting and Trip- master operation (...

  • Page 20: Headlight

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

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . ABS warning light ... Function indicators ... . General warning indicators.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and indicator ABS warning light lights In some countries a different display of the ABS warning light is possible. Alternative display of ABS warning light. Function indicators Fuel capacity Clock The horizontal bars un- Area for warning symbols Indicator light, left turn der the gas pump sym- indicator...

  • Page 23: General Warning Indicators

    Engine oil temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show the engine oil tempera- ture level. General warning indicators Display General warnings are dis- played by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow.
  • Page 24 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warning Electronic immobilizer is active appears. Lights up yellow FUEL! warning Fuel down to reserve ( appears. Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( Flashes red 4x Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient per second "Check oil lev-...
  • Page 25 Display Meaning DWA! warning Anti-theft alarm battery weak (OE) appears. Lights up yellow DWA! warning Anti-theft alarm battery dead (OE) appears.
  • Page 26 In exceptional cases, the en- Reserve fuel quantity authorized BMW Motorrad gine stops and can no longer retailer. be started. Otherwise, the 1.1 gal (4 l) engine runs in emergency op-...
  • Page 27 Checking engine oil level preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. When oil level is too low: Engine oil level too low Topping up engine oil Engine oil pressure "Check oil level" symbol...
  • Page 28 A discharged battery can BMW Motorrad retailer. users to oversee you and result in the engine cut- your motorcycle. Rear bulb defective ting out unexpectedly, caus- Replace defective bulbs as ing a hazardous situation.

  • Page 29: Abs Warning

    Replacing low-beam bulb Anti-theft alarm battery Contact a specialized work- weak (OE) 110) shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retail- Replacing parking light bulb DWA! warning appears. 113) The anti-theft alarm battery Replacing front and rear no longer has its full capacity.
  • Page 30 The warning indicators in this chapter are described using display 1.
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes 1x per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes 4x per Self-diagnosis not completed ( second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning lamps defective ( Lights up red Flashes 1x per ABS function not available (...
  • Page 32 There is a defect in the BMW Motorrad retailer. brake system which can Self-diagnosis not Pull-away test not completed lead to delayed braking ac- completed...
  • Page 33 ABS warnings not avail- Residual braking function General warning lamp able. The failure of func- active lights up red. tions of the BMW Motorrad General warning lamp ABS warning lamp flash- Integral ABS cannot be dis- lights up red. es once per second.
  • Page 34 ABS warning lamp flash- Worn brake pads can BMW Motorrad retailer. considerably increase es four times per sec- ond. the braking distance, and Brake fluid level in wheel therefore lead to accidents. Without the ABS func- brake circuit too low Brake early.
  • Page 35 Inform a specialized work- lead to reduced braking ac- shop, preferably an autho- tion. rized BMW Motorrad retail- Brake early. If these criteria are satis- ABS error fied, you can continue rid- General warning lamp ing.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Front and rear seats ... lock ......Helmet holder .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    ( You receive one master key Switching off ignition and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- With OE BMW Motorrad tion on the electronic immobi- Integral ABS (partially lizer (EWS) ( 37). integral):...

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Locking handlebars Turn handlebars to full left or right lock position. Turn key to position 3 while moving handlebars slightly. Ignition, lights and all func- tion circuits switched off. Handlebars locked. Key can be removed. Electronic immobilizer Turn key to position 2. Light switched off.

  • Page 40: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Replacement and spare keys tinuously changing signals are only available through an with the electronics in the authorized BMW Motorrad re- key; these signals are specific tailer. The keys are part of an to your motorcycle and they integrated security system, so...

  • Page 41: Tripmaster

    for longer than absolutely Switching off hazard Tripmaster necessary. warning flashers Tripmaster operation If a turn indicator button is pressed with the igni- tion switched on, the flashing function replaces the emer- gency flashing function as long as the button is pressed. If the turn indicator button is released, the emergency flasher function becomes ac-...
  • Page 42 Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Residual range Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Operating range (after reaching reserve fuel quantity) Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select desired tripmeter. Press Tripmaster button 1 once briefly. Range remaining 1 is dis- played after reserve level is reached.

  • Page 43: Clock

    (several liters). The determined residual range is an approximate reading.BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remain- Attempting to set the ing range before refueling.

  • Page 44: Onboard Computer Oe

    Minutes reading 3 starts to Onboard computer flash. Onboard computer Press button 1. button The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold button 1 un- til display changes. The display stops flashing. Clock setting ended. In this case the Tripmaster can only be operated with the button 1 in the instrument...
  • Page 45 Residual range Calculation of average Average speed speed Average consumption Oil level Ambient temperature Residual range Press BC button 1 once in each case. The average speed 1 is cal- culated based on the elapsed time since the last "RESET". Times during which the en- gine was stopped are exclud- The operating description of...
  • Page 46 Resetting average speed Calculation of average Resetting average consumption consumption Repeatedly press BC button 1 until the average The average consumption 1 is Repeatedly press BC but- speed appears in the calculated by dividing the dis- ton 1 until average con- display.
  • Page 47 Engine at operating temper- may be defective. In this The reading flashes until you ature. case, please contact your select some other display Side-stand retracted. authorized BMW Motorrad mode. retailer. The readings mean:...

  • Page 48: 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 levels. B Engine switched off.

  • Page 49: Clutch

    grips are switched off to en- bar controls on the handle- you press the clutch lever sure starting capability. bars or the handlebars in their forward. mounts. Distance between handle- Attempting to adjust the bar grip and clutch lever in- clutch lever while riding creases.
  • Page 50 Attempting to adjust the Distance between handle- bar grip and handbrake brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to lever increases. accidents. Turn adjusting screw 1 Adjust the brake lever on- counterclockwise. ly when the motorcycle is Distance between handle- stationary.

  • Page 51: Shift Lever

    If you have problems switches on automatically shifting, consult a certified when you start the engine. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad With the engine switched dealer. off, you can turn on the high beams either by turning Tighten screw 1 to appropri- them on while the ignition is ate torque.
  • Page 52 switched on or by activating Press bottom part of the headlight flasher. switch 1 for high-beam headlight. Switching on high-beam High-beam headlight is headlight switched on as long as switch is pressed (headlight flasher). Switching on parking light Press and hold left turn in- Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 53: Headlight

    low headlight beam will dazzle Switching on additional Switching off additional oncoming traffic. headlight headlight Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by a specialized workshop, prefer- ably an authorized BMW Mo- torrad retailer. Headlight range and spring preload The headlight range gener- ally remains constant due to Press bottom part of...

  • Page 54: Turn Indicators

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range adjustment A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indica- tor button 1. B Position with heavy pay- load After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- Turn indicators ering a distance of approx. Headlight range adjust-...

  • Page 55: Front And Rear Seats

    Switching off turn indicator Press right-hand turn indi- Turn key 1 in seat lock cator button 2. clockwise while pressing down on front region of After driving for approx. Press turn-indicator cancel passenger seat 2. ten seconds or after cov- button 3.
  • Page 56 Installing passenger seat Turn key 1 in seat lock Insert driver's seat 3 into counterclockwise while mounts 4. Insert passenger seat 2 into pressing down on rear Lay driver's seat loosely on mount 3. region of driver's seat 3. motorcycle. Press down firmly on front Lift rear of driver's seat 3 Press driver's seat light-...

  • Page 57: Helmet Holder

    Removing driver's seat Helmet holder Using helmet holder Turn driver's seat over. Removing driver's seat If both seat rods are not in the same position, the driver's seat can come loose from the locking device and Insert seat rods 1 and 2 into wiggle.

  • Page 58: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting windshield Adjusting mirrors Slide the protective cap 1 Loosen clamping screws 1 up over the screw connec- on left and right. Move the mirror into the de- tion on the mirror arm. Bring windshield into de- sired position by applying Loosen union nut 2.

  • Page 59: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Adjusting the spring To decrease spring preload, turn handwheel 1 in direc- preload while the Spring preload and motorcycle is being ridden tion of arrow LOW. weight can lead to accidents. Rear wheel preload (for The spring preload on the Adjust the spring preload on- rider traveling solo) rear wheel must be adapted...

  • Page 60: Shock Absorbers

    and damping-characteristic Adjusting spring preload Spring preload on front settings. wheel on front wheel Adjust the damping char- Spring preload at position 2 Make sure the ground is acteristic to suit the spring (For street use) level and firm and park the preload.

  • Page 61: Tires

    Tires 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (With tire cold) Checking tire pressures Tire pressure for front Incorrect tire pressure wheel - passenger or worsens handling of the luggage motorcycle and can lead to 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire accidents. cold) Ensure proper tire pressure.
  • Page 62 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire cold) In case of insufficient tire pressure: Correct tire pressure.

  • Page 63: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ... . . Checklist ..... . Starting ..... . . Starting off with BMW Integral .

  • Page 64: 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 65 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, Tampering with con- If misfiring causes unburned clothing and luggage, etc.)

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Tread depth and tire pres- with a gear engaged. Do not performed. ( sure engage the clutch until after With OE BMW Motorrad Firm seating of cases and switching on the ignition, Integral ABS (partially luggage as otherwise the engine integral): cannot be started.
  • Page 67 is performed as soon as the The engine starts. brake levers are in their fully Consult the troubleshooting released positions for the first chart if the engine refuses time. During this time, neither to start. ( 134) the ABS function nor the Pre-ride check brake booster are available, and the residual braking...
  • Page 68 "Dis- preferably an authorized released positions. plays". BMW Motorrad retailer. Phase 1 The ABS warning light ABS warning lights Self-diagnosis is performed. does not go out until af-...

  • Page 69: Starting Off With Bmw Integral Abs

    Starting off with BMW Adhere to the specified en- If an error message is shown gine run-in speeds. after the starting-off test is Integral ABS completed: Do not exceed the engine Starting on grades: Read the meaning of this run-in speeds. Shift into gear.

  • Page 70: Driving Offroad

    ness more often and replace New brake pads can ex- Driving offroad the brake pads sooner. tend stopping distance Tire pressures by a significant margin. Deactivatable ABS A decreased tire pres- Brake early. sure for offroad riding For offroad use, you can Tires worsens the handling of the switch off the BMW Integral...

  • Page 71: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Remove from side stand dismount to the left. motorcycle Unlock steering lock. When you prop the With OE BMW Motorrad Placing on side stand motorcycle on the Integral ABS (partially If the ground is soft or side stand, the surface of...
  • Page 72 An extended side stand Place right foot on extended With OE BMW Motorrad arm of center stand, and can catch on the ground Integral ABS (partially when the motorcycle is mov- press stand down until its integral): ing and lead to a fall.

  • Page 73: Refueling

    tors, making them cloudy or Refueling Fill the tank with fuel of the unattractive. quality listed below. Fuel is highly flammable. Wipe off any fuel that gets on- Recommended fuel type Fire at the fuel tank can to the windshield and wind result in fire and explosion.

  • Page 74: General Brake System

    brakes, and make use of the Oil or grease on brakes engine's braking effect as Oil and grease on the well. brake disks and pads considerably diminish braking Wet brakes efficiency. After the motorcycle has Especially after repair and been washed, ridden maintenance tasks, make through water or ridden in the sure that the brake disks and...

  • Page 75: Brake System With Bmw Integral Abs

    At this point front brake must be applied begin to block and driving in time, the BMW Motorrad quickly and with increasing stability is lost, and a fall can Integral ABS must assume...
  • Page 76 the dynamic load increase on ABS is primarily a means of Severe braking can the front wheel. At the same cause the rear wheel to ensuring a safety margin in time, the clutch should also genuine emergencies. lift off the ground. be actuated.
  • Page 77 On braking, BMW Integral is always available when the cle should be repaired by ABS boosts the brake force BMW Motorrad Integral ABS a specialized workshop, on the wheel by means of a fails, regardless of the battery preferably an authorized hydraulic pump.
  • Page 78 ABS system can then reach maintenance? available from an authorized technical limits at which the BMW Motorrad retailer should control function is no longer Any technical system is be connected or the battery available. According to the...
  • Page 79 sories connected to on- Switch off the ignition. ABS function is switched board socket off. Switch off ignition during ABS warning lamp ON. breaks and discussions. If engine is switched off with Switching on ABS emergency ON/OFF switch, lighting and all electronic function systems remain switched on Stop motorcycle.

  • Page 81: Accessories

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

  • Page 82: 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 83 ational if the ignition is subse- quently switched off. Approx. 15 minutes after switching off the ignition and/or during starting, the onboard sock- et is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical system. Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they:...

  • Page 85: Luggage

    When driv- torrad offers the optional ac- ing with cases (OA) and/or cessory "Waterproof Bag" for Topcase (OA), BMW Motorrad the aluminum cases and the recommends a top speed of aluminum Topcase for this 112 mph (180 km/h).

  • Page 86: Case Oa

    Case Closing case Opening case Pull latch 2 upward as far as possible while pressing Press case lid and latch 2 case lid downward. downward while hooking Turn key 1 counterclock- Latch is open. latch hook into case lid. wise in case lock. Open case lid.
  • Page 87 Turn key 1 clockwise. Detach lid retaining cable 1. Hook in lid retaining ca- ble 1. Case lock is locked. Close case lid. Close case lid. Remove key. Open second latch of case lid. Removing case Removing case lid Remove case lid. Open case lid.
  • Page 88 Case lock is unlocked. Mounting case Press latch 2 outward as far as possible. Place case on lower strut Press in latch 2 as far as Latch engages with an audi- of case carrier so that possible while holding case ble click.

  • Page 89: Topcase Oa

    Remove key. Topcase Topcase when driving offroad When driving offroad, the Topcase should be removed or the back padding available as an optional accessory Pull latch 2 upward as far Press Topcase lid and should be used. as possible while pressing latch 2 downward while Opening Topcase Topcase lid downward.
  • Page 90 Topcase lock is unlocked. Mounting Topcase Turn key 1 clockwise. Topcase lock is locked. Place Topcase on Topcase Press latch 2 downward as Remove key. holder so that hooks 3 are far as possible. located directly behind re- Removing Topcase taining rails 4.
  • Page 91 sure that motorcycle is not Topcase lock is locked. pushed off center stand. Remove key. Adjustable Topcase holder The Topcase holder can be installed on the luggage rack or in place of the passenger seat. Press Topcase downward until it rests completely on Topcase carrier.
  • Page 92 or rear accordingly. The Top- case can then be used as a backrest in conjunction with the Topcase padding avail- able as an optional accesso- Converting Topcase bracket Install Topcase holder with desired tilt in holes 1. Installing passenger seat Remove screws 2 on left and right.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Jump-starting ....122 Toolkit ......Battery .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    General instructions The 'Maintenance' chapter describes work involving the checking and replacement of wear parts that can be per- formed with a minimum of ef- fort. If special tightening torques are to be taken into account for assembly, these are listed. An overview of all required tightening torques is con- tained in the chapter "Tech-...

  • Page 95: Toolkit

    TORX wrench, T15 TORX wrench, T30 Screwdriver extension 10 Phillips/TORX 25 screw- driver 11 Screwdriver handle BMW Motorrad offers a supplemental set for the onboard toolkit for performing additional maintenance work on your motorcycle. Addition- al information is available from your authorized BMW Motor- rad retailer.

  • Page 96: Engine Oil

    1. Have the fault eliminated longer trip. by a specialized workshop, The warning on insuffi- preferably an authorized cient engine oil pressure BMW Motorrad retailer. is no substitute for the func- tion of an oil-level indicator.

  • Page 97: General Brake System

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Always make sure that the oil an authorized BMW Motorrad With OE BMW Motorrad level is correct. retailer. Integral ABS (partially Wipe the area around the...

  • Page 98: Brake Pads

    Front brake pad thick- Have the brakes checked ness by a certified workshop, preferably an authorized The brake pads must have BMW Motorrad dealer. clearly visible wear marks (ar- rows). Brake pads If the wear indicating mark is Checking front brake pad...

  • Page 99: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized Brake pads worn past workshop, preferably an the minimum permissible authorized BMW Motorrad thickness can impair brak- retailer. ing efficiency and under cer- tain circumstances they can Brake fluid cause damage to the brake system.
  • Page 100 With OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral): Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level front brake-fluid reservoir 1. Brake fluid level must not fall In the event of brake pad below MIN mark (Motorcycle Read off brake fluid level at...
  • Page 101 Read off the brake fluid level Rear brake fluid level BMW Motorrad retailer. at the reservoir 1. Brake fluid level must not fall Checking rear brake fluid In the event of brake pad...

  • Page 102: Clutch

    With OE BMW Motorrad With OE BMW Motorrad If no clear pressure point can Integral ABS (partially Integral ABS (partially be felt: integral): integral): Have the clutch checked Brake fluid level must not by a specialized workshop, drop (Vehicle is standing...

  • Page 103: Tires

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Tires have wear indica- The clutch system is filled with a special hy- tors integrated into the main tread grooves. If the tire...

  • Page 104: Rims

    Observe the permissible top that have not been approved, Sweep across the spokes speed for the tires. BMW Motorrad cannot as- with a screwdriver handle or With massive-bar tires, the sess their suitability or pro- similar item, paying atten-...
  • Page 105 With OE BMW Motorrad stand. Integral ABS (partially integral): With OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral): Once the calipers have been removed, there is a risk of the brake pads be- ing pressed together to the...
  • Page 106 8, holding wheel as you freely.BMW Motorrad Carefully pull brake calipers do so. recommends the BMW back and out until clear of BMW Motorrad offers Motorrad front wheel stand. brake disks. an adapter for remov- ing the quick-release axle. This adapter can be com-...
  • Page 107 Place the front wheel in the With OE BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially front wheel guide on the ground. retailer. integral): Roll front wheel forward to When installing the wheel, During the following remove.
  • Page 108 With OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral): Raise front wheel, install Install securing screws 3 on quick-release axle 8 and left and right and tighten to tighten to appropriate appropriate torque. torque. Brake caliper on slider Insert ABS sensor 2 in hole...
  • Page 109 Installing rear wheel clearly perceptible. cle on its center or auxiliary Threaded fasteners not stand. With OE BMW Motorrad tightened to the speci- Shift into first gear. Integral ABS (partially fied torque can work loose or integral): their threads can suffer dam- Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 110: Front Wheel Stand

    Use locating pins 3 to set 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) BMW Motorrad front wheel front wheel stand to desired Tightening sequence: Diago- stand. height. nally...

  • Page 111: Lamps

    Lamps General instructions A bulb failure is signaled to you in the multifunction dis- play by a warning indicator. If the brake or rear light fails, the general warning light al- so lights up in yellow. If the rear light fails, the brake light Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is rest- is used as a substitute in that...
  • Page 112 topple in the course of the The bulb is pressurized operations described below. and can cause injury if damaged. Make sure that the motorcy- Wear eye and hand protection cle is steady on its stand. when replacing bulbs. Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the An overview of the bulb types installed in your...
  • Page 113 Remove bulb 4. Insert tab 2 of bulb 1 into Insert plug 5. guide 3. Replace defective bulb. Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Install cover 6. Make sure Insert spring clip 4 into the word TOP is pointing catch.
  • Page 114 Replacing high-beam bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure the ground is Disconnect plug 2. Remove bulb 4.
  • Page 115 Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure the ground is Insert tab 2 of bulb 1 into Insert plug 5.
  • Page 116 topple in the course of the Remove bulb from bulb operations described below. socket. Make sure that the motorcy- Replace defective bulb. cle is steady on its stand. Side-light bulb Make sure the ground is T8/4 / 12 V / 5 W level and firm and park the Insert bulb into bulb socket.
  • Page 117 Press bulb 3 into the fitting Insert lamp housing 2 into Remove screw 1. and install turning clock- retaining brackets. wise. Install screws 1. The bulb cannot only be Replacing front and rear inserted in the socket in turn indicator bulbs one direction.
  • Page 118 Remove bulb 2 from light Install bulb 2 by turning Install screw 1. housing by turning it coun- clockwise in lamp housing. Replacing additional terclockwise. headlight bulbs Replace defective bulb. Bulb of front turn indica- If it is not standing firm- tors ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the...
  • Page 119 Remove lamp cover 4 Replace defective bulb. downward. Bulb of additional head- light With OE Additional headlight: H11 / PGJ 19-2 / 12 V / 55 W Open connector 1. Slacken screw 2. Swivel headlight housing Pull lamp housing 5 down- toward front.
  • Page 120 Swivel headlight housing Removing right side panel toward rear. 121) Press lamp housing 5 into locking device from below. Tighten screw 2. Press together retaining clips 1 at top and bottom Close connector 1. and pull off fuse cover 2 to Adjust headlight so that on- side.

  • Page 121: Air Filter

    Removing driver's seat Removing right side panel 121) Replace fuse 3 for left head- Remove screws 1 and 2. light. Pull knee cover out of Replace fuse 4 for right bracket 3. headlight. Mount fuse cover. Remove screw 1. Installing right side panel Pull side cover 2 out of 122) brackets 3 and 4.
  • Page 122 Press bottom of air filter in- to air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. To do so, press rear of clip Pull out bottom end of air and pull out clip. filter 3. Installing air filter Place intake snorkel 2 against air filter housing.

  • Page 123: Removing Right Side Panel

    Installing right side panel 122) Installing driver's seat Removing right side panel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcy- Make sure that the throttle Insert knee cover into cle on its center stand. valve cable is seated in the bracket 3.

  • Page 124: Installing Right Side Panel

    Pull side panel out of brack- Jump-starting et 3. Installing right side panel Install screw 2 on inside. Install screw 1. When jump-starting the en- Installing driver's seat gine, do not disconnect the battery from the onboard electrical system. Remove protective cap 1 Grease bracket 3 with rub- from positive battery termi- ber care agent and insert...

  • Page 125: Battery

    Allow both engines to idle below is important in order to for a few minutes before maximize battery life: BMW Motorrad has de- disconnecting the jump Keep the surface of the bat- veloped a trickle-charger leads.
  • Page 126 Additional terminals of the disconnected instructions of the charger. information is available at your battery. If you are unable to authorized BMW Motorrad Charging the battery via charge the battery via retailer. the onboard socket is the onboard socket, you...
  • Page 127 charger terminal clips from Removing driver's seat the battery terminals. In the case of longer pe- riods when the motor- cycle is not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly. See the instruc- tions for caring for your bat- tery.
  • Page 128 Lift battery up and out, us- Attach negative battery ca- ble 2. ing tilting movements if it is difficult to move. Installing battery If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- Install battery retaining strap cle is steady on its stand.

  • Page 129: Care

    Care Care products ....128 Washing your motorcycle ..128 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......129 Paint care .

  • Page 130: 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 131: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Plastics those offered by your autho- Soften stubborn dirt and Clean plastic parts with water rized BMW Motorrad retailer. dead insects by covering and BMW plastic care emul- Especially in the case of road the affected areas with a wet sion.

  • Page 132: Paint Care

    BMW tree resin or pollen. Motorrad retailer. To preserve the finish of your However, remove particularly motorcycle, BMW Motorrad Before storing the mo- aggressive materials imme- recommends using BMW Car torcycle, have the en- diately; otherwise changes...

  • Page 133: Returning Motorcycle To

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Combine work for storing/returning to use with maintenance service or an inspection. Returning motorcycle to use Remove protective wax coating. Clean motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe...

  • Page 135: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..134 Threaded fasteners ... 135 Engine ..... . . 136 Riding specifications .

  • Page 136: 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 ( 64). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 64).

  • Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid...

  • Page 138: Engine

    Engine Type Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust section, installed longitu- dinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Technical data Effective displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 11.0:1 Rated output...
  • Page 139 Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classifica- tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom- mends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo- torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
  • Page 140 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- L30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tem- peratures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moder- ate temperatures SAE 15 W- L40 L32 °F (L0 °C) SAE 20 W- L40 L32 °F (L0 °C) SAE 5 W- L50 L-4 °F (L-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic...

  • Page 141: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Speeds Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Clutch Clutch design Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated torsional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gear ratio in 1st gear 2.277 (41:18 teeth) Gear ratio in 2nd gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth)

  • Page 142: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.82:1 Running gear Front suspension design BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decou- pled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Total suspension travel of front suspension...

  • Page 143: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel brake Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Friction material of front brake pad Sintered metal Rear wheel brake Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Friction material of rear brake pad Organic Wheels and tires...
  • Page 144 Tire pressures Tire pressure for front wheel - single rider 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel - passenger or 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold luggage Tire pressure for front wheel - passenger + 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold luggage Tire pressure for rear wheel - single rider...

  • Page 145: Electrical System

    Electrical system Ratings (Per onboard socket) Fuses The circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni- tion is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 146: Frame

    Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Side-light bulb T8/4 / 12 V / 5 W Bulb of tail and brake lights P25-2 / 12 V / 5...21 W Bulb of front turn indicators R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb of rear turn indicators...

  • Page 147: Dimensions

    Dimensions Overall length 86.2 in (2190 mm) Maximum width 37.6 in (955 mm), Across mirrors With OA Case: 39 in (991 mm), Across case Maximum height 57.9 in (1470 mm), DIN unladen weight; with- out mirrors, windshield down Driver's seat height (At unladen weight) 35.8 in (910 mm), Top position 35 in (890 mm), Bottom position Weights...

  • Page 149: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..148 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... . . 148...

  • Page 150: 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 151: 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 152: 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 153: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    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 Without BMW Inte- gral ABS With BMW Integral Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 154 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 155 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 156 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 157 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 158: 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 159 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 160 Maintenance instruc- Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case tions, 123 Closing, 84 ABS, 15 Removing, 14, 125 Installing cover, 85 Pull-away test, 67 Brake fluid Mounting, 86 Accessories checking front brake fluid General instructions, 80 Opening, 84 level, 97 Additional headlight, 15 Checking rear brake fluid Removing, 85 Switching off, 51...
  • Page 161 Hazard warning flashers, 15, Electrical system Flat tire kit Brackets, 14 Technical data, 143 Switching off, 39 Footbrake lever, 13 Emergency ON/OFF Switching on, 38 Frame switch, 16 Headlight Technical data, 144 Engine Adjusting, 11 Front suspension preload Engine-electronics warning Adjusting for RHD/LHD Adjusting, 58 indicator, 24...
  • Page 162 Instrument cluster Replacing turn indicator Onboard computer Lighting sensor, 17 bulbs, 115 Ambient temperature, 45 Overview, 17 Technical data, 144 Average consumption, 44 Lights Average speed, 43 Switching off parking Keys, 36, 38 light, 50 Oil level, 45 Resetting average con- Switching on high-beam sumption, 44 headlight, 50...
  • Page 163 Rear-wheel drive Steering lock checking tread depth, 101 Technical data, 140 Locking, 37 Inflation pressures, 4, 142 Refueling, 71 Storing, 130 Running in, 68 Residual range, 40, 43 Technical data, 141 Rider's Manual (US Mod- Top speed, 102 Tachometer, 17 el), 14 Toolkit, 14 Technical data...
  • Page 164 Turn indicators Left, 15 Right, 16 Switching off, 16, 53 Switching on left, 52 Switching on right, 52 Warning indicators, 20 Display, 21 Warning lights, 17 Wheels Installing front wheel, 105 Installing rear wheel, 107 Removing front wheel, 102 Removing rear wheel, 107 Technical data, 141 Windshield Adjusting, 11...
  • Page 165 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 166 Important data for refueling Fuel Recommended fuel type Super unleaded 95 ROZ/RON Usable fuel quantity 8.7 gal (33 l) Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal (4 l) Tire pressures Tire pressure for front wheel - single rider 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel - passenger or luggage 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire...
  • Page 167 However, BMW Motorrad NHTSA cannot become involved in Order No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006...
  • Page 168 – the handlebar lever can easily shop, preferably by an autho- dlebar lever") be moved forward out of the rized BMW Motorrad retailer. • Always check the smooth rest position. movement of the clutch and brake lever before driving off.
  • Page 169 BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 49 7 714 317 04/2008...

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