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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual (US Model)
F 800 GT

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GT...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3 Displays ....19 Heated handlebar grips ..46 BMW Motorrad ASC ..47 1 General instructions ..5 Warning and indicator lamps .
  • Page 5 Dimensions ....139 BMW Motorrad ABS ..82 10 Care ....125 Weights .
  • Page 6 Maintenance schedule ..147 Standard BMW Service . . . 148 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....149 Confirmation of service ..154 13 Appendix .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell ATTENTION Special in- Tightening torque. your BMW, remember to hand structions and precaution- over this Rider's Manual; it is an ary measures. Non-compliance important part of the motorcycle. can cause damage to the vehi- Technical data.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment pletely installed during Rider's Manual refer to the Ger- motorcycle production. When you ordered your BMW man DIN standards and comply motorcycle, you chose various with their tolerance specifications. Optional accessory. items of custom equipment. This...
  • Page 10 claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under center fairing panel .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlamp range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Seat lock ( Oil fill location and oil dip- stick ( Payload table (on steering- head bearing at left)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler cap ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side fairing) ( Onboard power socket 118) Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Damping adjustment...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Tools for adjusting spring preload ( Standard tool kit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Storage with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Helmet holder ( Storage with service toolkit Storing service tool kit Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 17: Under Center Fairing Panel

    Under center fairing panel Battery ( 112) Storage space with tire repair kit Storing tire repair kit...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Switching the indicators in the display ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn Not included in standard equipment with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) ESA ( Not included in standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Starter ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Operate heated grips 46).

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Function key Multifunction display Function key Photosensor (for instru- ment lighting control) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Alarm system LED (see operating instructions) with onboard computer Engine speed warning Tachometer...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lamps ..20 Multifunction display ....21 Warning lights ..... . 22 Onboard computer indicator .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS ( Not included in standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( Universal warning lamp (appears together with warnings in display panel) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Idle Turn indicator, left...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning for electronic en- gine management ( Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated grip level ( Not included in standard equipment with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( Not included in standard equipment with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC)

  • Page 24: Warning Lights

    Warning lights Value area for indicators Display Not included in standard Warnings are displayed with the equipment corresponding warning lamps. with onboard computer Symbols explaining the indicated value ( 10 Coolant temperature display Next to value area 2, warning tri- 11 Not included in standard angle 3 can be indicated in ad- equipment...
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel x.x °F Outside temperature warning ( " " flashes lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow...
  • Page 26 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow + " " or Sensor defective or system fault ( -- -- " " is indicated lights up yellow + " " is indi- Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor cated.
  • Page 27 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error (...
  • Page 28 At a low outside temperature, checked at a specialist service placed, preferably by an autho- icy conditions must expected facility, preferably an authorized rized BMW Motorrad retailer. on bridges and in shady road BMW Motorrad retailer. areas. Coolant temperature too Think well ahead when driving.
  • Page 29 In exceptional source on the motorcycle cialist service facility, preferably cases, the engine stops and can failing. an authorized BMW Motorrad no longer be started. Otherwise, Safety risk retailer. the engine runs in the emer- Replace defective bulbs as gency operating mode.
  • Page 30 Remove front and rear turn sig- Contact a specialist service fa- NOTICE nal bulb ( 109). cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Before adjusting the tire inflation DWA battery drained pressure, observe the information Tire inflation pressure in with anti-theft alarm system...
  • Page 31 Have fault eliminated at a spe- Possible cause: with Tire Pressure Control cialist service facility, preferably (TPC/RDC) The measured tire inflation pres- an authorized BMW Motorrad sure is outside the permissible General warning light shows retailer. tolerance. yellow. Check tire for damage and...
  • Page 32 Have fault eliminated by a spe- capacity anymore. The operation cialist service facility, preferably of the tire inflation pressure con- WARNING an authorized BMW Motorrad trol is only ensured for a limited retailer. time. Rough engine running or switching off of the engine...
  • Page 33 Automatic Stability Control thorized workshop, preferably The ABS is not available because (ASC) an authorized BMW Motorrad the self-diagnosis has not been ASC indicator and warning retailer. completed. To check the wheel light flashes slowly.

  • Page 34: Onboard Computer Indicator

    Fuel level ASC indicator and warning cialist service facility, preferably light lights up. an authorized BMW Motorrad Due to the complex fuel tank ge- retailer. ometry, the fill level cannot be Possible cause:...

  • Page 35: Fuel Reserve

    If the fuel reserve has been appears briefly following the pre- The distance that can still be reached, the fuel warning light is ride check. The month and year traveled with the fuel reserve switched on. are shown with two and four dig- depends on the riding style (on its respectively separated by a the consumption) and on the fuel...

  • Page 36: Outside Temperature

    Consult a certified workshop, the display responds by tem- preferably an authorized porarily reverting to " " as the BMW Motorrad retailer, for display reading. setting of the date.
  • Page 37 2 shows the inflation pres- Further information on sure in the rear tire. Immediately BMW Motorrad RDC can after switching on the ignition, " be found starting from page - -- " is indicated. The transfer 85).

  • Page 39: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 46 BMW Motorrad ASC ....47 Clutch ......48 Brakes .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    The emergency key fea- cility for this purpose, preferably ASC self-diagnosis is per- tures a light, compact design, an authorized BMW Motorrad re- formed ( allowing it to be carried in a wal- tailer. Switching off ignition let, etc.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer

    The motorcycle's electronic cir- a limited period of time. thorized BMW Motorrad Retailer. cuitry monitors the data stored Battery can be recharged via When having a key disabled you in the ignition key through a ring onboard socket.

  • Page 42: Clock

    Clock Press and hold button 1 until Trip distance recorder 2 Trip II minutes 3 flash. Setting clock Press button 1 repeatedly until Warnings if necessary desired minutes are shown. WARNING with Tire Pressure Control Display Adjusting the clock while rid- (TPC/RDC) ing.
  • Page 43 Reset tripmeter Average speed with onboard computer Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Distance covered since the fuel reached the reserve level Press and hold button 1 until Press button 3 to select the tripmeter 2 has been reset.

  • Page 44: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Operating stopwatch Press and hold button 1 until displayed value has been reset. As an alternative to the odome- If necessary, switch over from ter, the stopwatch 1 can be dis- odometer to stopwatch with Stopwatch played. The display consists of button 1.

  • Page 45: Lights

    Lap timer Interchanging button : operation of the stop- watch using button 2 in the functions instrument cluster. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until the display changes. Lights Parking lights The parking lights switch on au- To enable improved operation of the stopwatch while driving tomatically when the ignition is...

  • Page 46: Turn Indicators

    Operating turn indicators The turn indicators automati- cally switch off when the defined Switch on the ignition. driving time and distance have been reached. The defined rid- ing time and distance can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency on/off flashers switch (kill switch) Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. NOTICE The hazard warning flashers Press button 1 to switch on place a strain on the battery. hazard warning flashers. Do not use the hazard warning Ignition can be switched off.

  • Page 48: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The engine can be switched NOTICE off easily and quickly using the emergency on/off switch. The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is running. NOTICE The increase in power consumption caused by the Press button 1 repeatedly un- heated grips can drain the til desired heating level 2 is battery if you are riding at low...

  • Page 49: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    To switch off heated grips, press button 1 repeatedly un- til heated grip symbol 2 is not shown anymore in the display. BMW Motorrad ASC with Automatic Stability Control Press and hold button 1 until (ASC) the ASC warning lamp's display changes.

  • Page 50: Clutch

    Brakes The ASC function is switched Adjusting handbrake lever As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and WARNING then on again. Modified position of the NOTICE brake-fluid reservoir. Air in the brake system. If the ASC warning lamp lights Do not twist the handlebar fit- up after switching the ignition off ting or the handlebars.

  • Page 51: Mirrors

    Mirrors accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel Remove seat ( 54). Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- tween brake lever and handle- Move the mirror to the desired bar grip.

  • Page 52: Damping

    Damping Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting Damping must be adjusted to the Turn adjustment wheel coun- road conditions and the spring terclockwise as far as possible preload. (One-up without load) A rough road surface requires Turn adjustment wheel as far softer damping than a smooth as possible counterclockwise, road surface.

  • Page 53: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Basic setting of rear wheel rear-wheel damp- Turn adjusting screw as far as possible clockwise, then turn back 0.5 turns (One-up with load/two-up with load) Electronic suspension To increase damping, turn ad- Press button 1 to display cur- adjustment (ESA) justing screw 1 clockwise.

  • Page 54: Tires

    COMF : comfortable damping Make sure ground is level and NOTICE NORM firm and park motorcycle. : normal damping SPORt Check tire pressures against : sporty damping The damping cannot be adjusted data below. while the motorcycle is being The display is automatically ridden.
  • Page 55 Have the headlight adjusted for the weight. these conditions by an authorized service facility, preferably an au- NOTICE thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. If there are doubts as to the cor- ATTENTION rect headlight range, have the adjustment checked by a spe-...

  • Page 56: Seat

    Installing the seat Position with heavy pay- Turn and hold ignition key in load the seat lock 1 to left while Insert seat in bracket 1 and pressing seat downward at rear Neutral position press down firmly at rear. to support movement. The seat's detent mechanism Raise seat at rear and release Seat...
  • Page 57 Fairing scratched. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the hel- met lock. Position helmet as shown in illustration. Install the seat ( 54). Secure helmet on helmet holder 1 using a steel cable. ATTENTION Incorrect positioning of the helmet lock.

  • Page 59: Alarm System

    Alarm system Overview ......58 Activation ......58 Alarm function .

  • Page 60: Overview

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm To protect the motorcycle bat- tery and to maintain the start- General information on ing capability, the activated DWA switches off automatically after Any attempt to move the motor- several days. However, it remains cycle, change its position, start it active for at least 10 days.
  • Page 61 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor in the control unit (anti- switched off for more than one theft alarm system minute, then the button 1 must activated) be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 62: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Alarm Turn indicators are illuminated three times. transporting the Alarm tone sounds three times. motorcycle Motion sensor is deactivated. If, for example, the motorcycle is to be transported by train, it is Alarm function advisable to switch off the motion with anti-theft alarm sensor.

  • Page 63: Deactivation

    Deactivation Reason for triggering of function is automatically reacti- vated after 30 seconds if "Acti- the alarm with anti-theft alarm vation after ignition off" has been After the alarm function has been programmed. Deactivate alarm function deactivated, the DWA indicator light signals the reason for any Turn indicators light up once.
  • Page 64 Programming options Programming DWA The programming function is active. The anti-theft alarm system can The actual programming is car- be adapted to individual needs in ried out in four steps, and Step 2 the following points: is not assigned any function. The Confirmation alarm tone after number of flashing signals on the activation/deactivation of the...

  • Page 65: Logging On Additional Remote Con

    When is it necessary to Step 3: Which alarm tone is to Automatically if more than 30 be selected? seconds pass between two log on a remote control? programming steps. Rising and falling: Should you log on an additional Press button 1. remote control or want to replace The data are not saved when a lost remote control, then you...

  • Page 66: Mote Controls

    When is it necessary to Acknowledgment tone sounds Repeat the three previous work once. steps for each additional re- synchronize the remote mote control. Switch off the ignition within control? ten seconds. The remote control must be syn- Logon ended Press button 2 three times.

  • Page 67: Battery

    Replace battery LED flashes for ten seconds. Position lower housing section on nose 5 of front edge and As soon as the LED goes out, close while watching two guide release button 1 and button 2. pins 6. LED lights up. Install screw.

  • Page 69: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....68 Observe checklist ....70 Starting .

  • Page 70: Safety Instructions

    Comply with maximum payload right and left. of the year. Your authorized of luggage rack. Pack heavy pieces of luggage BMW Motorrad retailer will be Payload of luggage car- to bottom and inside of cases. happy to advise you and has rier...
  • Page 71 Incorrect settings of spring- Do not run the engine in Stop the engine immediately if strut and shock absorber sys- closed rooms. it misfires Use unleaded fuel only Burn hazard Imbalanced load Comply with all specified main- Loose clothing tenance intervals. CAUTION Insufficient tire inflation pres- sure...

  • Page 72: Observe Checklist

    Do not allow the engine to idle Check front brake pad thick- Before every journey: unnecessarily. ness ( 91). Function of the brake system After starting, ride off Check rear brake pad thickness Function of the lighting and immediately. 91). signal system Check front brake fluid level Check clutch function (...
  • Page 73 and twist the throttle grip Pre-Ride Check in progress If the engine fails to start, the slightly. troubleshooting chart in chap- ter "Technical Data" may pro- ABS self-diagnosis is vide assistance. ( 130) performed. ( with Automatic Stability Control Pre-Ride Check (ASC) When the ignition is switched on ASC self-diagnosis is per-...
  • Page 74 BMW Motorrad Retailer. The self-diagnosis routine is determining whether ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for completed The self-diagnosis routine operation. The self-diagnosis The ABS indicator and warning is determining whether routine runs automatically when light goes out.

  • Page 75: Breaking In

    The diagnostic system evalu- running-in check cialist service facility, preferably ates status of monitored system an authorized BMW Motorrad 311...746 miles components while vehicle is un- retailer. (500...1200 km) derway (at least 3.1 mph [5 km/ h]).

  • Page 76: Engine Speed Warning

    Engine speed warning Activating engine speed Extension of the braking distance. Accident hazard. warning with onboard computer Brake early. Engine speed warning Tires New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tires are run in.

  • Page 77: Brakes

    The Locking up of the front wheel must be expected in the follow- heavier you brake, the greater is prevented by BMW Motorrad ing situations: the weight transfer to the front ABS. When driving in the rain and wheel.

  • Page 78: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Brake until brakes are dry or Do not sit on the motorcycle ATTENTION clean; clean if necessary. when it is parked on the side stands. Brake early until the full braking Folding in of the main stand action is available again. during strong movements.
  • Page 79 Damage to the catalytic con- Recommended fuel qual- ATTENTION verter. Do not refuel with leaded gaso- Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. line or gasoline with metallic Super unleaded (max. 10 % Surfaces become unattractive or additives, e.g. manganese or ethanol, E10) cloudy.

  • Page 80: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    ing until fuel is no higher than Reserve fuel quantity lower edge of filler neck. NOTICE Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) When refueling after running on fuel reserve, the resulting total Press fuel tank cap down firmly fuel quantity must be greater to close.
  • Page 81 Fasten rear straps on both ATTENTION ATTENTION sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components. Tension all straps evenly; the when raising. Component damage motorcycle should be pulled Component damage cause by Do not pinch components, down against its springs with tipping over.

  • Page 83: Technology In

    ABS ....... . 82 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....84 Tire pressure control (RDC) ..85...

  • Page 84: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    ABS is activated bility is ensured. After detecting and the brake pressure is ad- the actual conditions, the system The BMW Motorrad ABS en- justed to the maximum transfer- adjusts the optimum brake pres- sures driving stability on any sur- able braking force.
  • Page 85 Locked-up rear wheel for a BMW Motorrad ABS permits longer period of time, e.g. must not be used as an excuse Special situations when riding downhill offroad. for careless riding. ABS is pri-...

  • Page 86: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    From the speed BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- speeds of the front and difference the slip, and with it activated for these cases.

  • Page 87: Tire Pressure Control

    In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- Inflation pressure within the tire and transmits this information ommends turning back the throt- permissible tolerance to the control unit.
  • Page 88 Temperature Adjusting inflation compensation pressure The tire inflation pressure is tem- Compare the RDC value in the perature dependent, i.e. it in- multifunction display with the creases or decreases together value on the back cover of the with the tire air temperature. The Rider's Manual.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....88 Onboard tool kit ....88 Engine oil .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    Reversible screwdriver in- wheel removal and installation), tenance and repair work can be sert BMW Motorrad has put together obtained on DVD through your Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 a service tool kit matched to your authorized BMW Motorrad re- Remove front and motorcycle.

  • Page 91: Engine Oil

    Engine oil with center stand Remove oil dipstick 1. Make sure ground is level and Checking engine oil level firm and place motorcycle at operating temperature on its ATTENTION center stand. The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature, the higher the level of oil in the sump.

  • Page 92: Brake System

    Top up engine oil ( 90). If fluid level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Remove oil dipstick 1. Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil Check engine oil level ( 89).
  • Page 93 Have the brakes checked at an Dropping below the minimum authorized workshop, preferably pad thickness. an authorized BMW Motorrad Reduced braking action. Damage retailer. to the brake. In order to ensure the operat- Checking front brake pad ing reliability of the brake sys-...
  • Page 94 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear Checking front brake fluid with visual inspection. Direc-...
  • Page 95 Have the defect corrected as NOTICE soon as possible by a special- ist service facility, preferably an The brake fluid level in the brake- authorized BMW Motorrad re- fluid reservoir drops due to brake tailer. pad wear.

  • Page 96: Coolant

    1. Illuminate from If brake fluid level falls below the the bottom for better visibility. approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 97: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop, preferably Coolant, specified level an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Actuate the clutch lever un- between MIN and MAX marks til resistance can be felt. Ob-...

  • Page 98: Wheel Rims And Tires

    If the tire tread has worn Loosen the nut 2. ity, preferably an authorized down to the level of the marks, BMW Motorrad retailer. To increase clutch play: turn the tire is completely worn. The adjusting screw 3 into handle-...

  • Page 99: Wheels

    Tire recommendation in these sizes due to conversion For every size of tire, to wheels not installed as stan- BMW Motorrad has tested and dard equipment can seriously af- approved certain makes as fect the control comfort of these roadworthy. BMW Motorrad systems.
  • Page 100 Place motorcycle on an auxil- Remove screws 1 of brake iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- calipers on left and right. ommends BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Mount rear-wheel stands 104).
  • Page 101 Raise front of motorcycle until nections with incorrect tight- the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends ening torque. the BMW Motorrad front wheel Damage or loosening of screwed stand for lifting the motorcycle. connections. Mount front wheel stand Always have the tightening 102).
  • Page 102 Insert spacing bushing 1 on left Lift front wheel and install Pinch bolt on quick-re- side into wheel hub. quick-release axle 2 with lease axle appropriate torque. ATTENTION Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in the screws 6 times, alternating Front wheel installation op- telescopic fork between one and the other posite the running direction.
  • Page 103 Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Roll rear wheel out toward rear. firm and place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Mount rear-wheel stands 104).

  • Page 104: Front Wheel Stand

    WARNING stand Use of a wheel which does not comply with series speci- ATTENTION fications. Use of the BMW Motorrad Malfunctions during control inter- front wheel stand without an ventions by ABS. additional auxiliary stand. Please see the information on...
  • Page 105 Use basic stand with front wheel mount. The basic stand and its accessories are avail- able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Apply uniform pressure to push front wheel stand down and raise motorcycle. Align the two mounts 2 so that...

  • Page 106: Rear-Wheel Stand

    The basic do so, press the unlock but- the left; to do so, press the un- stand and its accessories ton 3. lock button. are available through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Position motorcycle upright while simultaneously pressing...

  • Page 107: Lamps

    beam headlight by pulling on grip of stand back so that both stand rollers rest on ground. lever 3. Then press the grip down to NOTICE the ground. The alignment of connector, Lamps spring wire strap and bulb may Replacing low-beam and/ differ from that shown in the fol- lowing illustrations.
  • Page 108 Replacing bulb for parking glass surface, always hold it by its base. light Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Switch off ignition. NOTICE To achieve better accessibility, Connect the plug connec- turn the handlebars to the left. tion 1.
  • Page 109 Replace defective light source. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect glass on new bulb against contamination, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it; do not touch with bare fingers. Remove the socket 1 by turn- Install the socket 1 by turning it ing it counterclockwise.
  • Page 110 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Press bulb 1 into socket and without LED tail light install by turning clockwise. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 111 Removing front and rear Installing front and rear turn signal bulb turn signal bulb Make sure ground is level and Replace defective bulb. firm and park motorcycle. Bulbs for flashing turn Switch off ignition. indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new Pull glass on screw connection...

  • Page 112: Fairings And Panels

    Fairings and panels Installing center fairing panel Removing center fairing panel Remove seat ( 54). Insert inside end of lens into light housing and close. Slide center fairing panel at left and right under fairing side panels at position 1 and then insert in guides 2 on left and Remove four screws 1 on left right.

  • Page 113: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Damage to the motorcycle's electronics. The battery of the donor ve- ATTENTION hicle must have a voltage of Current too high when jump- 12 V. starting the motorcycle Remove seat ( 54). Cable fire or damage to the vehi- Remove center fairing panel cle electronics 110).

  • Page 114: Battery

    NOTICE Compliance with the points be- battery. low is important in order to maxi- BMW Motorrad has developed a Allow both engines to idle for a mize battery life: trickle-charger specially designed few minutes before disconnect-...
  • Page 115 Damage to charger and chassis NOTICE torcycle's onboard systems. Ad- electronics. ditional information is available at Use suitable BMW chargers. The motorcycle's onboard elec- your authorized BMW Motorrad The correct charger is avail- tronics know when the battery retailer.
  • Page 116 Removing battery Consult a certified service fa- ATTENTION Remove seat ( 54). cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- Remove center fairing panel Incorrect battery disconnec- ting of the date. 110). tion. Danger of short circuit Park motorcycle, ensuring that Switch off ignition.
  • Page 117 Push battery carrier over bat- Make sure that the battery mi- tery and install screw 3. nus cable 1 has sufficient dis- tance Arrow to the relay car- ATTENTION rier 2. Incorrect battery connection. Install center fairing panel Danger of short circuit 110).

  • Page 119: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....118 Onboard sockets ....118 Case .

  • Page 120: General Instructions

    BMW parts, ditions experienced by BMW accessories and other products. Automatic switch-off motorcycles and, consequently, You will find all BMW Motorrad The onboard sockets are au- they are not sufficient in some optional accessories on tomatically switched off during circumstances.

  • Page 121: Case

    switching off the ignition to re- duce the strain on the onboard electrical system. Additional devices with low power con- sumption are possibly not de- tected by the vehicle electron- ics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 122 Then lift case out of lower mounting. Mounting case with case Turn key 1 to position Insert case in case carrier 1, LEASE then swing as far as possible onto mount 2. Pull black release lever 3 ( LEASE ) upward while simulta- neously pushing the case into Turn key 1 to position upper mount 2.

  • Page 123: Topcase

    If you cannot find your combi- nation of motorcycle and case on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. Use the screws 1 inside the case The following values apply to the for this purpose.
  • Page 124 ensure that the ignition key is not Topcase lid opens. in the topcase. Close topcase with Topcase Turn key 1 in the topcase lock OPEN to position Press release lever 1 down un- til it engages. Pull release lever 1 all the way Turn key in topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 125 2. in Topcase. If you cannot find your combina- tion of motorcycle and topcase on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. Fold handle 1 all the way up. The following values apply to the Raise the rear of the topcase combination described here: and pull it off luggage rack.
  • Page 126 Speed limit for driving with Topcase with Topcase See label in Topcase Payload of Topcase with Topcase See label in Topcase...

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing your motorcycle ..126 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends WARNING products available at your au- that you use BMW insect re- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off Damp brake disks and brake BMW Care Products have been...

  • Page 129: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Especially in the case of road BMW rubber protection coating salt, carefully clean chrome parts Use of unsuitable cleaning agent. with plenty of water and BMW agents. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- ATTENTION Damage to plastic surfaces. ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 130: Paint Care

    (preferably by using the front clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW and rear-wheel stands available Motorrad recommends remov- from BMW Motorrad). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective...

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical Data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 130 Performance data ....140 Threaded fasteners ....131 Engine .

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start: Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Pinch bolt on quick-release axle M8 x 30 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in telescopic fork...

  • Page 134: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 135: Fuel

    Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3.0 l), with filter re- placement Specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coat- ings on engine components, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil BMW recommends...

  • Page 136: Clutch

    Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op- eration of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends Clutch Clutch design...

  • Page 137: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in its own housing Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with rear wheel axle adjustable via eccentric Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with ad-...

  • Page 138: Brakes

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h)
  • Page 139 Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17 Load index for front tire At least 49 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size...

  • Page 140: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected.If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 141: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light alloy welded design with screwed-on rear frame Location of type plate Right steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.9 in (2156 mm) Motorcycle height 49.2 in (1250 mm), without rider at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windshield Motorcycle width 35.6 in (905 mm), across mirrors...

  • Page 142: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 470 lbs (213 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 926 lbs (420 kg) Maximum payload 456 lbs (207 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 143: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 142 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 143 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......143 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 144: Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 145: Bmw Motorrad Service

    (goodwill). Maintenance WARNING You can obtain information on procedures the contents of the BMW Ser- Improperly performed main- BMW Pre-Delivery Check vices from your BMW Motorrad tenance and repair work. The BMW pre-delivery check is retailer.
  • Page 146 1200 km). More information on the topic of BMW Service service is available at: BMW service is carried out once bmw-motorrad.com/service a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be depen- The required scope of mainte-...

  • Page 149: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 148) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert Replace belts and rear shock absorbers Check belt wheel, belt pin- ions and shock absorbers...

  • Page 150: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the side stands for Recording the BMW Service in ease of movement. the on-board literature. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the center stand for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement (when a work: center stand is fitted as op- Performing the brief test using tional equipment).

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 156: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 157 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 159: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 158 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con- trol .

  • Page 160: Immobilizer

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 161 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 162: Control

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 163: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 48 Charging connected Checking operation, 90 Self-diagnosis, 72 battery, 113 Safety instructions, 75 Technology in detail, 82 Charging disconnected Technical Data, 136 Warning indicators, 31 battery, 113 Breaking in, 73 Accessories Installing, 114 Bulbs General instructions, 118...
  • Page 164 Checking operation, 95 Emergency on/off switch (kill Fairing switch), 17 Checking play, 95 Installing center section, 110 Operating, 45 Technical Data, 134 Removing center section, 110 Engine Confirmation of maintenance First-aid kit Starting, 70 work, 149 Location, 14 Technical Data, 132 Coolant Frame Checking level, 94...
  • Page 165 Headlight Mirrors Jump-starting, 111 Adjusting, 49 Adjusting for RHD/LHD Mobility Services, 143 traffic, 52 Motorcycle Headlamp range, 53 Keys, 38 Care, 125 Headlight range adjustment, 53 Cleaning, 125 Heated handlebar grips Parking, 76 Lap-Timer, 43 Control, 17 Lights Returning to use, 128 Operating, 46 Control, 16 Storage, 128...
  • Page 166 Service tool kit Onboard power socket Location, 14 Display, 34 Information on use, 118 Spark plugs Rim sticker, 97 Position on motorcycle, 11 Technical data, 138 Technology in detail, 85 Position on vehicle, 13 Speedometer, 18 Warning indicators, 28 Onboard tool kit Spring preload Contents, 88 Rear-wheel drive...
  • Page 167 Technical data Inflation pressures, 137 Warning lamps Battery, 138 Recommendation, 97 ABS, 31 Brakes, 136 Running in, 74 Anti-theft alarm system, 28 Bulbs, 138 Technical Data, 136 ASC, 31 Clutch, 134 Topcase Bulb failure, 27 Dimensions, 139 Operating, 121 Coolant temperature, 26 Electrical system, 138 Torques, 131 Display, 22...
  • Page 168 Size change, 97 Technical Data, 136...
  • Page 170 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 171 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418559407* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 407 08.2015, 4th edition, 07...

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