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F 800 ST
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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 ST BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's 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 wish you many miles of community of BMW riders. safe and enjoyable riding Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Headlight ....19 Brake system with BMW switch ....42 Motorrad ABS .
  • Page 5 Service ....130 Paint care ....112 BMW Motorrad Service 7 Maintenance ..79 Protective wax Quality .

  • 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;...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Deutsche Institut ment.This Rider's Manual de- für Normung e. V. (DIN) and scribes optional equipment comply with its tolerance reg- (OE) offered by BMW and se- ulations.Versions for individual lected optional accessories countries may differ. (OA). This explains why the...

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

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

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

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

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

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

  • Page 17: Under Battery Compartment Cover

    Under battery compartment cover Battery ( 104) Location of flat tire set (OA)

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Onboard computer but- ton (OE) ( Pushbutton, horn Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 47) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter With OE Heated handle- bar grips: Heated hand grips Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 47) ( Off button for turn indica- tors and hazard warning flashers ( 48) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Operation of clock and stopwatch (OE) ( Multifunction display Operation of odome- ter and stopwatch (OE) 35) ( Anti-theft alarm indica- tor light (OE), instrument cluster lighting sensor and engine-speed warn- ing indicator Tachometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic...

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . Function indicators (OE) ..General warning indicators..ABS warning indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Area for warning symbols Clock ( Display of odometer and stopwatch (OE) ( Area for displays of on- board computer (OE) Coolant temperature dis- play (OE) ( Gear indicator (OE) Fuel level display (OE) Operation of odome- ter and stopwatch (OE) 35) ( Operation of clock and stopwatch (OE) (...

  • Page 25: Warning And Indicator Lights

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

  • Page 26: Function Indicators

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

  • Page 30: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    Is displayed with note The anti-theft alarm battery has no capacity.The operation of the anti-theft alarm is no longer ensured with the mo- torcycle battery disconnected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retail-...
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 32 BMW Motorrad retailer. motorcycle must be driven a few yards. Ride off slowly.It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self- diagnosis has been com- pleted.

  • Page 33: Operation

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

  • Page 34: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key.If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- lizer (EWS) ( 33). Ignition key and steer- ing lock, tank filler cap Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 35: Electronic Immobilizer

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

  • Page 36: Hazard Warning

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

  • Page 37: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Switching off hazard Odometer and warning flashers tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on ignition. The following sequence is shown in the odometer dis- play field: Press turn-indicator cancel Total distance covered button 3. Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Hazard warning flashers are Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) switched off.

  • Page 38: 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. Engine speed warning Display Press and hold odometer button 2 until display is re- Press button 1 for longer set.

  • Page 39: Onboard Computer Oe

    The signal is maintained until : engine speed warning the transmission is upshift- activated. ed or the engine speed is re- : engine speed warning duced.It can be activated or deactivated. deactivated by the driver. To confirm setting, press and hold button 1 and but- Activating engine speed ton 2 simultaneously until warning...
  • Page 40 Average speed Average speed Resetting average speed Average consumption Current consumption Range Ambient temperature The average speed 3 is Repeatedly press BC calculated based on the button 1 until the average elapsed time since the last speed appears in the "RESET".Times during which display.
  • Page 41 Average consumption Resetting average Fuel consumption consumption The average consumption 3 is The current fuel consump- calculated by dividing the dis- tion 3 is displayed. Repeatedly press BC but- tance covered since the last ton 1 until average con- "RESET" by the correspond- sumption appears in dis- ing amount of fuel used.
  • Page 42 (several liters). The determined residual range is an approximate reading.BMW Motorrad there- The range 3 indicates what As an alternative to the fore recommends that you do distance can still be driven...
  • Page 43 The stopwatch continues to Operating stopwatch Using stopwatch as Lap- run in the background when Timer the display is temporarily switched over to the odometer.The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off. Activating stopwatch Press stopped stopwatch button 2.

  • Page 44: Emergency On/Off Switch

    : operation of stop- Emergency ON/OFF The engine can be easily and watch with button 2 in in- quickly switched off using the switch strument cluster. emergency ON/OFF switch. To confirm setting, press and hold button 1 and but- ton 2 simultaneously until display changes.

  • Page 45: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    grips are switched off to en- ly when the motorcycle is Heated hand grips sure starting capability. stationary. Heated hand grips switch Heating function off. Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise. 50 % heat output (one The handlebar grips can be dot visible).

  • Page 46: Brakes

    Distance between handle- Lights bar grip and clutch lever de- Switching on parking creases. lights Brakes The parking lights switch on automatically when the igni- Adjusting handbrake tion is switched on. lever The side lights are a Changing the position of strain on the battery.

  • Page 47: Headlight

    Switching on high-beam High-beam headlight is switched off. headlight Press bottom part of switch 1 for high-beam headlight. High-beam headlight is switched on as long as switch is pressed (headlight flasher). Press and hold left turn indi- Switching on parking cator button 1 until parking light light is switched on.
  • Page 48 Have the headlight adjusted If you are unsure to the relevant conditions by a whether the basic specialized workshop, prefer- headlight setting is correct, ably an authorized BMW Mo- consult a specialized torrad retailer. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Ordinary adhesive tape retailer.

  • Page 49: Turn Indicators

    A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- tor button 1. cator button 2. B Position with heavy pay- load Left-hand turn indicator is Right-hand turn indicator is switched on. switched on. Turn indicators Indicator light for left-hand Indicator light for right-hand turn indicator flashes.

  • Page 50: Front And Rear Seats

    Switching off turn Front and rear seats indicator Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. Raise seat 2 at rear and re- lease key. Remove seat. Press turn-indicator cancel Place seat on a clean sur- button 3.

  • Page 51: Helmet Holder

    Installing seat Helmet holder Helmet holder under seat The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. Push seat 2 forward into re- When hooking on the helmet, taining brackets 3. The helmet holder 1 is locat- watch the position of the hel- Firmly press down on the ed under the seat.A helmet met lock.

  • Page 52: Mirrors

    ily loaded and reduce spring Mirrors preload accordingly when the Adjusting mirrors motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic To increase spring preload, settings.

  • Page 53: Shock Absorbers

    Shock absorbers To decrease damping, turn adjusting screw 1 counter- Damping and spring clockwise. preload Basic setting of rear The damping must be adapt- wheel rear-wheel damp- ed to the spring preload.An increase in spring preload re- Turn adjusting screw clock- quires firmer damping, a re- wise as far as possible and duction in spring preload re-...
  • Page 54 cap with rubber sealing ring In case of insufficient tire on the rear wheel and tighten pressure: it securely. Correct tire pressure. Incorrect tire pressure reduces the life of the tires. Ensure proper tire pressure. Check the tire pressure us- ing the following data.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Refueling ..... General brake system ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58: Checklist

    engine-management in the multifunction display Starting system. shows Side stand Starting engine Checklist You cannot start the motorcycle with the side Use the following checklist stand extended and a gear to check important functions, engaged.The engine will settings and wear limits be- switch itself off if you start fore you ride off.
  • Page 59 116) and indicator light, right turn indicator Pre-ride check Warning light, oil pressure After the ignition is switched with OE BMW Motorrad on, the instrument cluster Press starter button 1. ABS: conducts a test of the pointer ABS warning light...
  • Page 60 The ABS warning light goes switched-on warning and in- The readiness for operation out. dicator lights are switched off of the BMW Motorrad If an ABS fault is indicated consecutively in the reverse ABS is checked by the after the ABS self-diagnosis is order.

  • Page 61: Running In

    Running in Do not accelerate at full Tires throttle. New tires have a smooth The first 600 miles Avoid low engine speeds at surface.This must be (1,000 km) full load. roughened by riding in a While running in the mo- After 300 - 750 miles (500 - restrained manner at various torcycle, vary the throttle...
  • Page 62 under the stand is level and On a grade, the motor- Placing on center firm. cycle should always face stand uphill; select 1st gear. Switch off the engine. If the ground is soft or Pull handbrake lever. uneven, there is no guar- Remove from side stand Hold motorcycle upright and antee that the motorcycle will...

  • Page 63: Refueling

    Excessive movements Refueling Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the could result in the cen- Fuel is highly flammable. ter stand retracting, and the motorcycle. Fire at the fuel tank can motorcycle would topple as a result in fire and explosion.

  • Page 64: General Brake System

    brakes could overheat and of the brake disks and brake Super unleaded (95 RON/85 suffer severe damage. pads has been braked off. MON) Use both front and rear With OE Regular unleaded Oil or grease on brakes brakes, and make use of the (RON 91): engine's braking effect as Oil and grease on the...

  • Page 65: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    At this point in time, the stability is lost, and a fall can BMW Motorrad ABS must Check the brake pad thick- result.Before this situation oc- assume extremely low friction...
  • Page 66 BMW Motorrad ABS is celeration and the braking What are the design unable to counteract their force cannot be completely effects.
  • Page 67 Unusual driving conditions: To ensure that the BMW Mo- Driving on the rear wheel torrad Integral ABS is in an (wheely) for a longer period. optimally maintained condi-...

  • Page 69: Accessories

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

  • Page 70: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW- ing conditions experienced by approved products, and ex-...
  • Page 71 ignition and/or during start- ing, the onboard socket is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical sys- tem. Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct...

  • Page 73: Luggage

    Luggage Max. load in tank rucksack 11 lbs (5 kg). Correct loading Max. load in Topcase 11 lbs (5 kg). Overloading and uneven loading can diminish the riding stability of the motorcy- cle. Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information.
  • Page 74 Lashing down luggage Removing seat ( Pull luggage belt 1 through under seat in area 2 of fuel- tank fill location.Make sure that belt is in front of bars on underside of seat. Installing seat ( Guide luggage belt along piece of luggage in area provided to luggage rack.
  • Page 75 Pull luggage belt 1 through luggage rack 3 and lash down. Check piece of luggage for secure hold.

  • Page 76: Case Oa

    Case Closing case Release levers There is a release lever on the left and right of each case lock. The gray lever marked OPEN is used to open and close the cases. The black lever marked RE- Pull gray release lever LEASE is used to remove and (OPEN) upward.
  • Page 77 Press case lid against case Mounting case body. The case volume is adapted to the contents. Removing case Turn lock barrel in direction RELEASE. Pull black release lever (RE- LEASE) upward. Press lock straps 2 outward and pull out upward. Hook case into lower The maximum volume has mounting 2.

  • Page 78: Topcase Oa

    Secure hold Topcase Opening Topcase Unfasten screws 1. Adjust height of bracket. If a case wobbles or is diffi- Tighten screws 1. cult to fit, it must be adapted Turn lock barrel 1 to posi- to the gap between the up- tion OPEN.
  • Page 79 trapped between the lid and Removing Topcase the case. Press locking lever 2 down. Lever audibly engages. Fully open locking lever 2. Open lid. Turn lock barrel in direction RELEASE. Closing Topcase Handle 3 pops out. Pull up handle 3 completely. Turn lock barrel 1 to posi- Lift Topcase at rear and re- tion LOCK.
  • Page 80 securely seated in Mounting Topcase corresponding mounts. Pull up handle 3 completely. Press down carrying han- dle 3 completely. Carrying handle audibly en- gages. Hook the Topcase into position on the carrier.Make sure that hooks 4 are...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Battery ..... . . 104 Supplemental toolkit set (OA) . . Engine oil .

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    (in combination which you can obtain from With OE Center stand: with screwdriver blade) your authorized BMW Make sure ground is level Motorrad retailer. and firm and place motorcy- cle at operating temperature on its center stand.
  • Page 83 Have oil level corrected by Wipe area around oil fill lo- a specialized workshop, cation clean. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Topping up engine oil Clean oil dipstick 2 with a dry cloth Place oil dipstick on oil fill location.

  • Page 84: General Brake System

    BMW Motor- tain circumstances they can rad retailer. cause damage to the brake system.
  • Page 85 If the wear indicating marks motorcycle. are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an Rear brake-pad wear authorized BMW Motorrad limit retailer. 0.04 in (1 mm) (Only friction material without carrier plate)

  • Page 86: Brake Fluid

    If the wear indicating mark is no longer visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Front brake fluid level Brake fluid The brake fluid level must not Checking front brake Read off brake fluid level at fall below the MIN mark.

  • Page 87: Coolant

    1 of coolant reservoir. If the brake fluid level drops below the permissible level: Have the defect correct- ed as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, Read off brake fluid level at preferably an authorized rear brake-fluid reservoir 1. BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 88 Pour in coolant up to speci- Contact a specialized work- fied level. shop, preferably an autho- Close cap of fill location for rized BMW Motorrad retail- coolant by turning clock- wise. Topping up coolant Removing seat ( Removing battery compart-...

  • Page 89: Clutch

    Install two screws 1. If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Tires Checking tire tread Push side section behind depth lower side panel while mak- Your motorcycle's Position mirror.

  • Page 90: Rims

    Approved wheels and Installing rear-wheel stand by an arrow. tires If the tire tread depth no For every size of tire, BMW With OE Center stand: longer complies with the Motorrad has tested certain Place motorcycle onto cen- legally required minimum makes and approved those ter stand.
  • Page 91 ABS sensor cable is not damaged. Raise front of motorcycle until front wheel can ro- tate freely.To lift motorcy- cle, BMW Motorrad recom- mends using BMW Motor- rad front wheel stand. Mounting front wheel stand Press brake pads in brake...
  • Page 92 BMW Motorrad ABS, can be be combined with any damaged. commercially available 22-mm Take care not to damage the open-end or ring wrench. The...
  • Page 93 With OE Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS): Mount spacing bushing 6 Lift front wheel and install on left side on wheel hub. quick-release axle 5 with appropriate torque. Roll front wheel into front The cable of the ABS forks. Quick-release axle in sensor could chafe axle mount through if it comes into...
  • Page 94 Remove rear wheel stand if grease from clamp. mounted. Support exhaust manifold Removing rear wheel with suitable object (e.g. wooden block). Turn muffler 3 downward Place motorcycle on an and lay aside. auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- Shift into first gear.
  • Page 95 BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll the rear wheel onto the rear wheel support. Place the rear wheel on the rear wheel support. Remove mounting bolts 4 of Turn the end muffler 3 to its rear wheel, holding wheel as initial position.

  • Page 96: Front Wheel Stand

    Place motorcycle on an simple, safe changing of the auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- front wheel is available from torrad recommends BMW BMW Motorrad.The front Motorrad rear wheel stand. wheel stand with the BMW Installing rear-wheel stand special tool number 36 3 970...

  • Page 97: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Rear-wheel stand In order to be able to work safely on motorcycles without center stands, BMW Motorrad offers a rear wheel stand.This Align two mounts 2 so that rear wheel stand with the front forks rest securely on BMW special tool number them.

  • Page 98: Lamps

    Installing rear-wheel stand Push the rear-wheel stand Raise the motorcycle while from the right onto the rear simultaneously pressing the axle. lever downward until the Set the desired height of the motorcycle stands vertically. Apply the retaining disk rear wheel stand using the from the left;...
  • Page 99 users to oversee you and Replacing high- your motorcycle. beam/low-beam bulb Replace defective bulbs as If it is not standing firm- soon as possible; always car- ly, the motorcycle could ry a complete set of spare topple in the course of the bulbs if possible.
  • Page 100 Remove bulb 6. Install bulb while ensuring Close and lock spring correct position of lug 7 strap 5. Replace defective bulb. (high beam bottom/low High-beam headlight beam top) and make bulb sure that bulb is properly H7 / 12 V / 55 W engaged.
  • Page 101 To achieve better acces- sibility, turn the handle- bars to the left. Install cover 2 (low beam) or Remove bulb socket 3 by cover 3 (high beam). turning counterclockwise. Replacing parking light bulb Take off cover cap 1. If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 102 Parking light bulb Replacing brake light and tail light bulbs W5W / 12 V / 5 W 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.
  • Page 103 Pull off light housing toward Replacing front or rear rear. turn indicator bulbs 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 Press bulb 2 into the fitting level and firm and park the...
  • Page 104 Replace defective bulb. Bulb of front turn indica- tors R10W / 12 V / 10 W With OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb of rear turn indica- tors R10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull screw connection side Insert inside end of lens into With OE White turn indicators:...

  • Page 105: Jump-Starting

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

  • Page 106: Battery

    First disconnect jump lead BMW Motorrad has de- Keep the surface of the bat- from negative terminal 1, veloped a trickle-charger tery clean and dry...
  • Page 107 Comply with the operating regularly. See the instruc- the motorcycle electronics. instructions of the charger. tions for caring for your bat- Use BMW chargers with The motorcycle's tery. Always fully recharge the the part numbers 71 60 onboard electronics battery before returning it to...
  • Page 108 Installing battery Switch off ignition. compartment cover Remove four screws 1 on left and right and take off An incorrect disconnec- battery compartment cov- Install battery compartment tion sequence increase er 2. cover in guides 3 on left and the risk of short-circuiting. right.
  • Page 109 Installing battery Always observe the proper sequence. Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the Install positive cable 2. motorcycle. Install negative cable 1. Switch off ignition. Installing battery compart- Insert battery into battery ment cover ( 106) compartment, with positive Installing seat (...

  • Page 111: Care

    Care Care products ....110 Washing your motorcycle ..110 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......111 Paint care .

  • Page 112: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry. your authorized BMW Motor- mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies rad retailer.BMW Care Prod-...

  • Page 113: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Plastics cloth. the engine due to inadequate Clean plastic parts with water cooling. Windshield and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden sion.This includes in particu- Clean off dirt and insects with hose with low water pressure. lar:...

  • Page 114: Paint Care

    Paint care rad recommends removing lubricant. Washing the motorcycle tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Coat bare metal and regularly will help counteract mover. Then add a protective chrome-plated parts with the long-term effects of wax coating to the paint at an acid-free grease (e.g.
  • Page 115 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 117: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..116 Threaded fasteners ... 117 Engine ..... . . 118 Riding specifications .

  • Page 118: 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 ( 56). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 56).

  • Page 119: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid...

  • Page 120: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, compen- sating connecting rods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Effective displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore diameter 3.2 in (82 mm)
  • Page 121 Maximum torque 63 lb/ft (86 Nm), - at engine speed: 5800 min With OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): 61 lb/ft (83 Nm), - at engine speed: 5800 min With OE Power reduction: 41 lb/ft (55 Nm), - at engine speed: 3500 min ±50 Idle speed 1250...
  • Page 122 Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen clutch operation. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -4 °F ( -20 °C),...

  • Page 123: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) With OE Power reduction: 96 mph (155 km/h) Acceleration 3.7 s, Speed: 0...62 mph (0...100 km/h) Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrat- ed in engine housing Gear ratios Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio...

  • Page 124: Rear-Wheel Drive

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

  • Page 125: Brakes

    Brakes Front-wheel brake design Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4- piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear-wheel brake design Hydraulic 2-piston floating calipers with fixed brake disk Rear brake lining material Sintered metal Wheels and tires Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2...

  • Page 126: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Capacity of onboard socket...
  • Page 127 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E ±0 ±0.1 Spark-plug electrode gap 0.04 in (0.9 mm), New 0.05 in (1.2 mm), Wear limit Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Parking light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 128: Frame

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

  • Page 129: Weights

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

  • Page 131: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..130 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... . . 130...

  • Page 132: Bmw Motorrad

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. money in the long run. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 133: 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...

  • Page 134: Schedules

    (30 000 km, 50 000 and the distance it has cov- km, 70 000 km etc.)) if this ered.Your authorized BMW distance is covered within a Motorrad retailer will be happy year. to supply a copy of the cur-...

  • Page 135: 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 Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 136 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...
  • Page 137 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...
  • Page 138 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
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  • Page 140: 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 141 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 142 Brake fluid Opening, 74 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking front brake fluid Removing, 75 level, 84 Checklist, 56 Warning light, 23 Checking rear brake fluid Cleaning, 109 Accessories level, 85 Clock, 22 General instructions, 68 Brake lever Adjusting, 18, 36 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Adjusting handbrake Clutch...
  • Page 143 Electrical system Handlebar fittings Functional description, 33 Technical data, 124 General view, left, 16 Theft protection, 33 Emergency ON/OFF General view, right, 17 Warning indicator, 26 switch, 17, 42 Hazard warning flashers, 16 Engine Switching off, 35 First-aid kit Engine-electronics warning Switching on, 34 Location, 14 indicator, 26...
  • Page 144 Immobilizer Replacing front turn Luggage Warning indicator, 26 indicator bulb, 101 Correct loading, 71 Indicator lights, 18 Replacing high-beam Lashing down, 72 Overview, 23 bulb, 97 Instrument cluster Replacing low-beam Lighting sensor, 18 Maintenance bulb, 97 General instructions, 80 Overview, 18 Replacing parking light Intervals, 131 bulb, 99...
  • Page 145 Odometer and tripmeters Parking lights, 19 Safety instructions, 54 Display range, 22 Brakes, 62 Pre-ride check, 57 Correct loading, 54 Resetting, 35 Seat, 14 Selecting readings, 35 Range, 40 Removing, 48 Onboard computer, 16 Rear shock absorber system Seat lock, 11 Activating stopwatch, 41 Adjusting, 13, 51 Service, 130...
  • Page 146 Stopwatch, 18, 22, 40 Weights, 127 Turn indicators Indicator light, 23 Activating, 41 Wheels and tires, 123 Left, 16, 47 As lap timer, 41 Tires Air pressure, 4, 124 Right, 17, 47 Operation, 41 Approved tires, 88 Switching off, 17, 48 Storing, 112 Checking air pressure, 51 Switching off, 59...
  • Page 147 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 148 Rear tire pressure 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire *01477703717* BMW recommends *01477703717* Order No.: 01 47 7 703 717 02.2006, 1st Edition...
  • Page 149 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...

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