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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual F 800 ST 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 Phone number Colour code 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

    Table of Contents You can also consult the in- Headlight ....19 On-board computer . . . 42 dex at the end of this Rider's Emergency off switch (kill 3 Status indicators .
  • Page 5 Jump starting ..108 Wheels and tyres ..129 Brake system with BMW Battery ....110 Electrics .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of service ....142...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    All maintenance assembled complete equipment on the motorcycle. and servicing work on the with all the BMW motorcycle is documented in Indicates the end of an optional extras you Chapter 10. This record of item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    All dimensions, weights and power ratings stated in the Equipment Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose vari- with the tolerance require- ous items of custom equip- ments of the Deutsche Institut ment.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath the seat ... Underneath the battery-compartment cover .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster Seat lock ( Filler neck for engine oil and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Filler neck, fuel tank Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Indicator for coolant level Power socket ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster, damping, rear...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Table of tyre pressures Screwdriver blade, cross-head/Torx 25 Screwdriver handle Rider's Manual Helmet holder ( Location of first-aid kit (OA) On-board toolkit service kit ( Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Battery-Compartment Cover

    Underneath the battery-compartment cover Battery ( 110) Location of puncture- repair kit (OA)

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left INFO button for on-board computer Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 51), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Grip heating Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 52), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 52), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and telltale lights ( Speedometer Control, clock ( 40), Control, stopwatch Multifunction display Control, odometer 39), Control, stopwatch Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE), Sensor for in- strument cluster lighting, Engine rpm warning Rev. counter The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and telltale lights ..Function indicators (OE) ..Warnings, general ... . . RDC warnings .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Panel for warnings Clock ( Odometer reading 39), Stopwatch reading 45), RDC reading Panel for the on-board computer's status indic- ators Coolant temperature readings (OE) ( Gear indicator (OE) Fuel-gauge readings (OE) Control, odometer 39), Control, stopwatch Control, clock ( 40), Control, stopwatch...

  • Page 25: Warning And Telltale

    Warning and telltale lights Telltale light, right turn indicator Telltale light, neutral Telltale light, left turn in- dicator Telltale light, high-beam headlight Warning light, general Warning light, fuel down to reserve Warning light, engine-oil pressure Warning light, ABS (OE)

  • Page 26: Function Indicators

    Function indicators Coolant temperature (OE) The horizontal bars above the temperature Fuel capacity symbol indicate the engine The horizontal bars temperature. above the fuel-pump symbol indicate the remaining Warnings, general quantity of fuel. Mode of presentation The large bar at the top cor- Warnings are displayed by responds to about one third Warnings are displayed...
  • Page 27 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the Electronic immobiliser active ( display, accom- panied by the let- ters Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( display Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure Lights up yellow...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- Otherwise, the engine runs in placed, preferably by an emergency operating mode. authorised BMW Motorrad Refuelling ( You can continue to ride, dealer. but bear in mind that the Engine electronics...
  • Page 29 Bulb defective If the warning indicating in- ably an authorised BMW sufficient engine oil level is General warning light Motorrad dealer. issued and a check indicates lights up yellow. that the engine oil level is cor- Insufficient engine oil...

  • Page 30: Rdc Warnings Oe

    Seek the advice of a spe- Replacing the brake light RDC warnings and rear light bulbs ( 106) cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- Replacing turn indicator Mode of presentation rad dealer. bulbs, front or rear ( 107) Ice warning (OE)
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow The critical tyre Tyre pressure close to limit of per- pressure flashes mitted tolerance ( Flashes red The critical tyre Tyre pressure outside permitted tol- pressure flashes erance ( -- -- Signal transmission disrupted pears on the dis- play.
  • Page 32 The critical tyre pressure workshop, preferably an the Rider's Manual. flashes. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The tyre-pressures listed Measured tyre pressure is If you are unsure whether the on the inside cover are outside permitted tolerance.
  • Page 33 BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Sensor defective or system dealer. Motorrad dealer. error General warning light Signal transmission Wireless communication with lights up yellow. disrupted the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by -- -- appears on the include radio-communication display.

  • Page 34: Abs Warnings Oe

    There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 36 The ABS function is not avail- specialist workshop, prefer- able, because self-diagnosis ably an authorised BMW did not complete. The mo- Motorrad dealer. torcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel sensors to be tested.

  • 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. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mis- laid ( 37). Ignition switch and steer- Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobiliser

    Protection against theft keys. The motorcycle's elec- The electronic immobiliser tronics exchange certain con- helps protect your BMW Mo- tinuously changing signals torrad motorcycle from theft, with the electronics in the and this enhanced security is key;...

  • Page 40: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switch on the ignition. You can obtain replace- indicator function is activated ment/extra keys only through instead of the hazard warning an authorised BMW Motorrad flashers, and remains active dealer. The keys are part until you release the button. of an integrated security...

  • Page 41: Odometer And Tripmeters

    reappears on the multifunc- Switch off the hazard tion display. warning flashers The odometer's display field starts with the current value and cycles through the follow- Press cancel button 1. If necessary, use clock but- ing sequence: Hazard warning flashers ton 1 to switch from the Total distance covered switched off.

  • Page 42: Clock

    Switch on the ignition. The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. Setting confirmed. Redline warning Mode of presentation Press and hold down odometer button 2 until the Press button 1 for longer reading is reset.

  • Page 43: Tyre Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    The signal remains active until Repeatedly press button 1 Tyre pressure control you shift up or reduce engine until the reading shows the speed. You can activate or mode you want. Selecting RDC readings deactivate the redline warn- : Redline warning activ- ing.

  • Page 44: On-Board Computer Oe

    On-board computer Select readings Switch on the ignition. The tyre-pressure readings The on-board computer's dis- alternate with the odometer play field starts with the cur- reading. The front tyre pres- rent value and cycles through sure is on the left; the reading the following sequence: on the right is the rear tyre Ambient temperature...
  • Page 45 you select some other display Ambient temperature Reset the average speed mode. Average speed Ambient-temperature dis- Repeatedly press INFO play 3 is active only when button 1 until the average the engine is running; at other speed appears in the Average speed 3 is calculated times the display shows display.
  • Page 46 Average consumption Reset the average Range consumption Average consumption 3 is The range readout 3 indic- calculated by dividing the dis- ates how far you can ride with Repeatedly press INFO but- tance covered since the last the fuel remaining in the tank. ton 1 until the average fuel RESET by the corresponding This distance is calculated on...
  • Page 47 The calculated range and tenths of a second, with is only an approximate dots as separators. reading. Consequently, BMW If you want to use the stop- Motorrad recommends that watch as a lap timer, you can you should not try to use the operate it by means of the full range before refuelling.
  • Page 48 Operate the stopwatch Use the stopwatch as : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button Lap-Timer on the handlebar fitting. : Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the instrument cluster. To confirm the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading changes.

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch Grip heating (kill switch) A Normal operating posi- tion (run) Grip heating switch B Engine switched off. Emergency off switch (kill You cannot start the The handlebar grips have switch). two-stage heating. Grip engine unless the kill heating can be activated only switch is in the run position.

  • Page 50: Clutch

    Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Heating off. Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise. 50 % heat output (one Attempting to adjust the dot visible).

  • Page 51: Lights

    Lights Switch on the high-beam headlight Switching on side lights The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Turn adjusting screw 1 necessary.

  • Page 52: Headlight

    Parking lights switched off. diately after switching off the light. ignition. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 53: Turn Indicators

    Moving the pivot lever adjusts Consult a specialist headlight beam throw so as flashing turn indicators workshop, preferably an not to dazzle oncoming traffic. Switch on the ignition. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct.
  • Page 54 Cancel the turn indicators Press left-hand turn indicat- Press right-hand turn indic- or button 1. ator button 2. Left-hand turn indicators Right-hand turn indicators Press cancel button 3. switched on. switched on. The turn indicators are Telltale light for left-hand Telltale light for right-hand cancelled automatically turn indicators flashes.

  • Page 55: Front And Rear Seats

    Front and rear seats Installing seat Remove the seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Lift seat 2 at the rear and release the key. Push seat 2 forward into Remove the seat. holder 3.

  • Page 56: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Mirrors Helmet holder Adjusting mirrors underneath seat The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of Move the mirror to the de- the way when you hook the sired position by pressing it Helmet holder 1 is underneath helmet into position.

  • Page 57: Shock Absorbers

    reduce spring preload ac- Shock absorbers cordingly when the motor- Shock-absorber settings cycle is lightly loaded. and spring preload Adjusting spring preload Damping must be adapted for rear wheel to suit spring preload. An in- crease in spring preload re- Your motorcycle's hand- quires firmer damping, a re- ling will suffer if you do...

  • Page 58: Tyres

    Tyres Check the tyre pressures Incorrect tyre pressures impair the motorcycle's handling characteristics and can lead to accidents. Always check that the tyre pressures are correct. You adjust the damping If you want to increase At high road speeds, tyre characteristic of the rear damping, turn adjusting valves have a tendency...
  • Page 59 Check tyre pressures against the data below. Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold) 2.5 bar (Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold) Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar (One-up, tyre cold) 2.8 bar (Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold) If tyre pressure is too low: Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 61: Riding

    (ReifenDruck-Control) ..Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....

  • Page 62: 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 63 In extreme cases, the High voltage Unburned fuel will des- motorcycle could catch fire. troy the catalytic con- Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause immediately after starting the protection of the catalytic...

  • Page 64: Checklist

    ponents are not designed to green neutral telltale light is Engine oil level (every refuel- withstand. Damage caused in on and the gear indicator ling stop) this way is not covered by the in the multifunction display Brake-pad wear (every third warranty.
  • Page 65 distance with the engine the telltale and warning lights If ambient temperatures switched off. when the ignition is switched are very low, you might find it necessary to open the on. This Pre-Ride-Check, Switch on the ignition. as it is known, is aborted as throttle slightly when starting Pre-ride check is soon you start the engine.
  • Page 66 BMW Motorrad If a needle did not move or if wheel sensors to be tested. ABS optional extra: a warning light or telltale light Phase 1 ABS warning light did not show as specified...

  • Page 67: Running In

    Tyres Running-in speed ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be Running in 5000 min roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various No full-load acceleration.

  • Page 68: Park Your Motorcycle

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

  • Page 69: Refuelling

    til its curved feet touch the ately if they come into contact Push the motorcycle for- ground. with fuel. ward off the centre stand. Place your full body weight Check that the centre stand Leaded fuel will destroy on the centre stand and at has fully retracted.

  • Page 70: Tyre Pressure Control

    tank past the bottom edge continue to transmit the Press the filler cap down of the filler neck. measured-value signals for firmly to close. approximately 15 minutes Remove the key and close The ratings for perform- after the motorcycle comes to the protective cap.

  • Page 71: Brake System, General

    service areas almost invari- until the brakes have dried Brake system, general ably show temperature-de- out. Descending mountain pendent tyre pressures, so in passes Salt on brakes most instances these gauge readings will not tally with the There is a danger of the The brakes may fail to readings shown by the multi- brakes fading if you use...

  • Page 72: Brake System With Bmw

    At this in- ectional stability; a fall is im- minent. Before this situation stant the BMW Motorrad ABS can occur, ABS intervenes must assume an extremely low coefficient of friction, so and adapts braking pressure...
  • Page 73 Each time the brakes are over and even BMW Motorrad applied to the brake levers; applied, a load distribution ABS is unable to counteract under these circumstances shift takes place with the their effects.
  • Page 74 ABS In addition to problems with baseline for BMW function by switching the igni- the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex- Motorrad ABS? tion off and on again. ceptional riding conditions Within the limits imposed by can lead to a fault message...
  • Page 75 BMW Motorrad ABS is always maintained in optimum condi- tion, it is essential for you to comply strictly with the spe- cified inspection intervals.

  • Page 77: Accessories

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

  • Page 78: General Instructions

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

  • Page 79: Luggage

    board power supply system is Luggage Max. load in tank rucksack minimised, the supply to the 5 kg. Correct loading power socket is cut off ap- Max. load in topcase 5 kg. proximately 15 minutes after Overloading and imbal- Lashing luggage anced loads can ad- the ignition is switched off, versely affect the motorcycle's...

  • Page 80: Case Oa

    item of luggage and down The black lever marked RE- to the luggage rack. LEASE is for removing and attaching the case. Open the cases Pull the grey release lever (OPEN) up. Lock straps 2 open. Pass luggage strap 1 Pull the grey release lever through luggage rack 3 and (OPEN) up again.
  • Page 81 Close the case Press the case lid against the case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Remove the case Turn the lock barrel in the RELEASE direction. Pull the black release lever (RELEASE) up. Push lock straps 2 out and pull them up.
  • Page 82 Install the case Secure attachment Remove screws 1. Adjust the height of the Hook the case into bottom If a case wobbles or is diffi- holder. holder 2. cult to fit, it has to be adapted Tighten screws 1. to the gap between the top Pull the black release lever and bottom holders.

  • Page 83: Topcase Oa

    Topcase it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid Opening topcase and the case. Push locking lever 2 down. The lever engages with an audible click. Fully open locking lever 2. Open the lid. Close the topcase Turn lock barrel 1 to the OPEN position.
  • Page 84 curely seated in the corres- Remove the topcase Install the topcase ponding keepers. Turn the lock barrel in the Pull handle 3 up as far as it RELEASE direction. will go. Push handle 3 fully down. Handle 3 pops out. The handle engages with an Pull handle 3 up as far as it audible click.

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Battery ..... . . 110 On-board toolkit service kit ..Engine oil .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    General instructions On-board toolkit service kit The Maintenance chapter de- scribes straightforward pro- Your authorised BMW Mo- cedures for checking and re- torrad dealer can provide the placing certain wear parts. on-board toolkit service kit Special tightening torques that you will need if you are are listed as applicable.

  • Page 87: Engine Oil

    ure the higher the oil level in 4 Electric torch the oil tank. Check the engine LED bulb oil level immediately after a 5 Set of spanners lengthy journey. 3x open-ended spanners, Make sure the engine is at various sizes operating temperature and hold the motorcycle upright.

  • Page 88: Brake System, General

    MIN mark: filler neck 1 until it reaches cialist workshop, preferably Top up the engine oil. the specified level. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the oil level is above the Brake system, general MAX mark: Checking operation of...

  • Page 89: Brake Pads

    Have the brake pads re- pads to wear past the minim- placed by a specialist work- um permissible thickness. shop, preferably an author- Make sure the ground is ised BMW Motorrad dealer. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
  • Page 90 If the wear indicating mark is no longer visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 91: Brake Fluid

    Move the handlebars to the fluid level to drop below straight-ahead position. the MIN mark. If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 92: Coolant

    BMW Checking brake-fluid Wear of the brake pads Motorrad dealer. causes the brake fluid level, rear brakes level in the reservoir to sink. A low fluid level in the Coolant brake reservoir can al- Checking coolant level low air to penetrate the brake system.
  • Page 93 Removing battery- compartment cover 111) Remove two screws 1. Coolant, specified Remove short screw 2. level Remove three screws 3. Lift the side panel up to re- between MIN and MAX Remove screws 1 securing move. marks on the expansion the right mirror.

  • Page 94: Clutch

    Install short screw 2. Install two screws 1. Turn cap of the coolant filler Slip the side section be- neck 1 counter-clockwise to hind the bottom side pan- open. el, making sure that guide 4 Hold the mirror in position. of the side section engages Top up the coolant to the mount 5.

  • Page 95: Tyres

    Approved wheels and tions of the marks are indic- tyres ated on the edge of the tyre, Tyres For each size of tyre BMW e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Checking tyre tread Motorrad tests certain makes, by an arrow.
  • Page 96 Place the motorcycle on its Be sure to notify the author- slipped back over the brake centre stand. ised BMW Motorrad dealer or disc on reassembly. specialist workshop that the Do not operate the handbrake wheel is fitted with an RDC lever when the brake calipers sensor.
  • Page 97 Raise the front of the mo- Roll the front wheel forward torcycle until the front wheel to remove. can rotate freely. BMW Mo- torrad recommends the with OE Anti-lock braking BMW Motorrad front-wheel system (ABS): stand for lifting the motor- Do not damage the ABS cycle.
  • Page 98 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- Raise the front wheel, insert ably an authorised BMW Mo- quick-release axle 5 and torrad dealer. tighten to specified torque. There is a risk of dam-...
  • Page 99 BMW Remove the front-wheel Motorrad rear-wheel stand. stand. Fit the rear-wheel stand Slip the brake calipers onto the brake discs. 101) with OE Anti-lock braking with OE Centre stand: system (ABS): Place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
  • Page 100 BMW Mo- torrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel into po- sition at the rear-wheel ad- apter. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. Remove screw 2 for the Remove studs 4 from the bracket of the end silencer rear wheel, holding the from the rear footrest.

  • Page 101: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand Install screw 2 for the A front-wheel stand for bracket of the end silencer simple, safe changing of in the rear footrest, but do the front wheel is available not tighten it at this point. from BMW Motorrad. The...
  • Page 102 BMW special tool number is wheel and push it against Fit the rear-wheel stand 36 3 970 and the front-wheel the front axle. 101) stand is available from your with OE Centre stand: authorised BMW Motorrad Place the motorcycle on its dealer.

  • Page 103: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Grip the rear grab handle Rear-wheel stand Remove retaining disc 2. To of the motorcycle with your BMW Motorrad offers a rear- do so, press release but- left hand and use your right wheel stand for holding mo- ton 3.

  • Page 104: Bulbs

    users to oversee you and overheating and shortens the your motorcycle. bulb's operating life. Replace defective bulbs as Replacing high- soon as possible; always beam/low-beam carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. headlight bulb The bulb is pressurised If it is not standing firmly, and can cause injury if the motorcycle could...
  • Page 105 High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove cover 2 (low-beam Disengage spring clips 5 headlight) or cover 3 (high- from the fastenings and beam headlight) by pulling swing them aside.
  • Page 106 make check that the bulb Switch off the ignition. engages correctly. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Install cover 2 (low-beam headlight) or cover 3 (high- beam headlight). Close and lock spring Replacing parking-light clips 5. bulb Remove cap 1.
  • Page 107 Disconnect plug 2. Remove bulb 4 from the Push bulb 4 into its socket. bulb holder. Replace the defective bulb. Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Turn bulb socket 3 counter- Turn bulb socket 3 clock- clockwise to remove. wise to install.
  • Page 108 Replacing the brake light Pull the bulb housing to the rear to remove. and rear light 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.
  • Page 109 Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front or rear 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 2 into its sock- Pull the glass out of the Make sure the ground is et and turn it clockwise to...

  • Page 110: Jump Starting

    Replace the defective bulb. Front flashing turn in- dicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Turn bulb 2 clockwise to Install screw 1. Rear flashing turn in- install it in the bulb housing.
  • Page 111 Touching live parts of Removing battery- Then connect one end of the ignition system with compartment cover the black jump lead to the the engine running can cause 111) negative terminal of the electric shock. donor battery and the other When jump-starting the en- end to negative terminal 1 of Do not touch parts of the igni-...

  • Page 112: Battery

    You can Do not turn the battery up- Installing battery- obtain additional information side down compartment cover from your authorised BMW If the battery is not dis- 112) Motorrad dealer. connected, the on-board Install the seat ( electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)
  • Page 113 Use BMW chargers with Charge via the power sock- period of disuse. See the in- the part numbers 71 60 et, with the battery connec-...
  • Page 114 Installing battery- Removing battery- Remove screw 3 and re- compartment cover move the battery retainer. compartment cover 111) Lift the battery up and out; Switch off the ignition. work it slightly back and forth if it is difficult to re- move.
  • Page 115 Installing battery- compartment cover 112) Install the seat ( Set the clock ( Slip the battery retainer over the battery and install screw 3. Connection in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct sequence. Connect positive lead 2 to the battery's positive termin- Connect negative lead 1 to...

  • Page 117: Care

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

  • Page 118: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried and care products you can 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

    BMW Motorrad recommends wheel. otherwise the paint can applying only BMW car wax or Before laying the vehicle be affected or become products containing carnauba up out of use, have the discoloured.

  • 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 ... 123 Engine ..... . . 124 Riding specifications .

  • Page 124: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all 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 ( 62). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 62).

  • Page 125: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Clamp, quick-release axle M8 x 40 20 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Brake calipers to slider tube M10 x 35 10.9 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to drive shaft M10 x 1.25 60 Nm Silencer to manifold...

  • Page 126: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam followers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Effective displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1...
  • Page 127 SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil additives, because they can have a detri- mental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions re- lating the choice of a suitable engine oil for...

  • Page 128: Riding Specifications

    Permissible viscosity classes L-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 L-10 °C SAE 15 W-40 Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with OE Power reduction: 155 km/h Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath...

  • Page 129: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into engine block Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ra- 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 130: Final Drive

    Final drive Final drive, type Belt drive with damper in special housing Running gear Front suspension Telescopic forks Front suspension - total suspension travel 140 mm, At wheel Rear suspension type Direct-pivot central spring strut with step- lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping Total spring travel at rear wheel 140 mm, At wheel Brakes...

  • Page 131: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.5" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17 Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Rear wheel, tyre designation 180/55 ZR 17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front...

  • Page 132: Electrics

    Electrics Rating of on-board socket 5 A, One on-board socket Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni- tion is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 133: Frame

    Front flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame, type...

  • Page 134: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 204 kg, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 405 kg Maximum payload 201 kg...

  • Page 135: Service

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

  • Page 136: Bmw Motorrad Service

    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 Assistance

    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: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted, and on the motorcycle's age and the distance it has covered. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply...

  • Page 139: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new 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-...
  • Page 142 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 143 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 144: Confirmation Of 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 fluid Replacing high-beam Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front headlight bulb, 102 brakes, 89 Replacing low-beam Warning light, 23 Checking fluid level, rear headlight bulb, 102 Accessories brakes, 90 Replacing parking-light General instructions, 76 Brake lever bulb, 104 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Adjusting handbrake Replacing rear turn indicator...
  • Page 147 Clock, 22 Engine Frame Technical data, 131 Adjusting, 18, 40 Starting, 62 Front-wheel stand, 99 Clutch Technical data, 124 Adjusting clutch lever, 48 Fuel Warning, engine electron- Quantity reading, 22, 24 Checking operation, 92 ics, 26 Refuelling, 67 Technical data, 126 Engine oil Technical data, 4, 125 Confirmation of maintenance...
  • Page 148 Headlight Keys, 36 Maintenance Adjusting headlight beam General instructions, 84 Replacement and extra throw, 51 Intervals, 135 keys, 38 Adjustment for driving on Mirrors left/driving on right, 50 Adjusting, 54 Headlight flasher, 16 Laying up, 118 Multifunction display, 18 Helmet holder, 14 Lights High-beam headlight, 16, 19 Adjusting headlight beam...
  • Page 149 Reset the average Running gear Spring preload, rear speed, 43 Technical data, 128 Adjusting, 13, 55 Select readings, 42 Running in, 65 Adjusting wrench, 14 Stopwatch, 45 Starter, 17 Starting, 62 Safety instructions, 60 Steering lock, 37 Brakes, 69 Parking, 66 Stopwatch, 18, 22, 45 Correct loading, 60 Power socket, 13, 76...
  • Page 150 Fuel, 4, 125 Turn indicators Parking, 66 Left, 16, 51 Running gear, 128 Restoring to use, 119 Right, 17, 52 Spark plugs, 130 Switching off, 17, 52 Standards, 7 Warning light, general, 23 Telltale light, 23 Transmission, 127 Warning lights, 18 Tyre pressure control Weights, 132 Overview, 23...
  • Page 151 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 152 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.8 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *01417706191* BMW recommends *01417706191* Order No. 01 41 7 706 191 06.2006, 2nd edition...
  • Page 153 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 154 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 155 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 156 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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