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Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad R 1200 R 2012
- Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
- Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
- Page 3 Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..19 Automatic Stability Control the end of this Rider's Manual if ASC ......45 Multifunction display . - Page 5 BMW Motorrad Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136 ASC ......70 components .
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Page 7: General Instructions
General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment . -
Page 8: Overview
Overview Specific instructions on Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with will provide you with an initial ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. -
Page 9: Equipment
Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that... -
Page 11: General Views
General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left . -
Page 13: General View, Left Side
General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir Fuel filler neck ( Power socket ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic ( Engine oil level indicator... -
Page 15: General View, Right Side
General view, right side Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) -
Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left
Multifunction switch, left Selecting readings ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (... -
Page 17: Right
Multifunction switch, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers... -
Page 18: Instrument Panel
Instrument panel Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Rev. counter Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Operation of the clock Multifunction display Control for the odometer... -
Page 19: Underneath The Seat
Underneath the seat Battery ( 109) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual Toolkit Table of tyre pressures Payload table Adjuster, spring preload... -
Page 21: Status Indicators
Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Warning and telltale lights . -
Page 22: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Trip meter ( Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressures ( Clock ( Service due ( Top values area with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA setting ( – with on-board computer (OE) Symbols explaining the readings... -
Page 23: Meaning Of Symbols
Meaning of symbols 10 Gear indicator The gear engaged or N Range in km ( for neutral appears on the display. 11 – with on-board computer with on-board computer (OE) Average consumption in Fuel level l/100 km The horizontal bars indic- ate the quantity of fuel left in the tank. -
Page 24: Warning And Telltale Lights
( Telltale light for neutral High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light for right turn indicators with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS generation ABS warning light ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning light ( Warning light for fuel down... -
Page 25: Service-Due Indicator
Service-due indicator panied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow. The word "Service" remains permanently visible. If the service-due indicator appears more than a month before the service date, the date saved in the instrument cluster must be adjusted. This situation can occur if the battery was dis- If the motorcycle covers long dis- connected for a prolonged period... -
Page 26: Ambient Temperature
The calculated range is only of the engine's heat becomes ex- an approximate reading. cessive, temporarily appears Consequently, BMW Motorrad The tyre-pressure readings are on the display. recommends that you should not based on a reference tyre tem- try to use the full range before perature of 20 °C. -
Page 27: Warnings
Warnings motorcycle accelerates to more companied by warning triangle 3. than 30 km/h. These warnings alternate with Mode of presentation the odometer readings. If the warning triangle also Warnings are indicated by the shows, the reading is a corresponding warning lights. The status of the 'General' warn- warning. - Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Lights up Insufficient battery charge current LAMP...
- Page 29 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC switched off ( Lights up ASC fault ( Lights up yellow + " " flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance ( Flashes red + "...
- Page 30 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system error " appears on the display. Lights up yellow + " " appears Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak on the display.
- Page 31 Have the defective key re- able. placed, preferably by an au- Engine in emergency- Have the fault rectified as thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. operation mode quickly as possible by a General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve specialist workshop, preferably yellow.
- Page 32 Replacing parking-light bulb and where the road is in shade. specialist workshop, preferably 102). an authorised BMW Motorrad Ride carefully and think well Replacing brake light and rear dealer. ahead. light bulb ( 103).
- Page 33 Anti-theft alarm battery ABS self-diagnosis not ABS warning light shows. flat completed with anti-theft alarm with BMW Motorrad Integral Possible cause: ABS generation II The ABS control unit has detec- General warning light shows ted a fault. The ABS function is yellow.
- Page 34 Have the fault rectified as ASC warning light shows. has been dealt with. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably ASC self-diagnosis not an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: completed dealer. The rider has switched off the with Automatic Stability Control ASC system.
- Page 35 Measured tyre pressure is close Measured tyre pressure is out- workshop, preferably an to the limit of permitted toler- side permitted tolerance. authorised BMW Motorrad ance. Check the tyre for damage and dealer. Correct the tyre pressure as to ascertain whether the mo-...
- Page 36 Have the fault rectified by a Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably One or two RDC sensors have specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad failed. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified by a dealer.
- Page 37 A system error has occurred. Seek the advice of a specialist Have the fault rectified by a workshop, preferably an author- specialist workshop, preferably ised BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak with tyre pressure monitoring...
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Page 39: Operation
Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..38 Damping ......49 Electronic immobiliser EWS . -
Page 40: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
Pre-ride check is performed. Key can be removed. Electrically powered accessor- with cases with BMW Motorrad Integral ies remain operational for a lim- with topcase, small ABS generation II ited period of time. If you wish you can arrange to... -
Page 41: Electronic Immobiliser Ews
Handlebars locked. Turn the handlebars to the full your authorised BMW Motorrad Key can be removed. left or right lock position. dealer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all... -
Page 42: Clock
Reading BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security Selecting readings system, so the dealer is under an Switch on the ignition. obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replace- ment/extra keys. Clock Setting clock... -
Page 43: Lights
with on-board computer Range in km Select average consumption or average speed. Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Press button 4 to select the reading in bottom section of Press and hold down button 1 display 5. until the value shown is reset. -
Page 44: Turn Indicators
Turn indicators Low-beam headlight Centre switch 1 to switch off the high-beam headlight. The low-beam headlight switches Operating flashing turn Press bottom section of on automatically when you start indicators switch 1 to operate the the engine. Switch on the ignition. headlight flasher. -
Page 45: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 2 to switch on Press buttons 1 and 2 at the warning flashers for longer than the right flashing turn indicator. -
Page 46: Emergency Off Switch
Emergency off switch (kill switch) Normal operating position Grip-heating switch (run) Engine switched off. The handlebar grips have two- Emergency off switch (kill stage heating. Stage two is for You cannot start the engine switch) heating the grips quickly: it is ad- unless the kill switch is in visable to switch back to stage the run position. -
Page 47: Automatic Stability Control Asc
Deactivating ASC function off to ensure the battery's start- ASC warning light remains ing capability. Switch on the ignition. The ASC function is deactiv- You have the option of de- ated. activating the ASC function while the motorcycle is on the Activating ASC function move. -
Page 48: Clutch
The ASC warning light re- Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is mains off or continues to clutch lever while riding the easier to turn if you push flash. motorcycle can lead to accidents. the clutch lever forward. Do not attempt to adjust the The ASC function is activated. -
Page 49: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjust the mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Push the protective cap up between the brake lever and over the threaded fastener on Turn the mirror to the correct the handlebar grip. the mirror arm. -
Page 50: Spring Preload
Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- when the motorcycle is heavily Basic setting of spring ling will suffer if you do not loaded and reduce spring preload... -
Page 51: Damping
Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor- cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload. An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. If you want a harder damping There is a risk of injury An increase in spring preload characteristic, turn adjusting by burns if you adjust the... -
Page 52: Electronic Suspension Adjustment
Three spring-preload stages can Basic setting of rear-sus- be combined with any of three pension damping charac- damper settings. teristic Calling up settings Turn the adjusting screw as Switch on the ignition. far as it will go in the direc- tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direc-... -
Page 53: Tyres
One-up with luggage You can adjust the damping cycle before increasing spring characteristic while the mo- preload; if applicable, have your torcycle is on the move. passenger dismount. Two-up (with luggage) The ESA indicator disappears To adjust spring preload: from the display as soon as Start the engine: adjustment completes. -
Page 54: Headlight
BMW Motorrad dealer, Tyre pressure, front ric low-beam headlight will tend if you are unsure whether the to dazzle oncoming traffic. - Page 55 Remove the seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Turn the key to the right in seat lock 1 and hold it in this position while pressing down the rear part of the seat. Introduce seat 2 into mounts 3.
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Page 57: Riding
Riding Safety instructions ....56 Checklist ......58 Starting . -
Page 58: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions counterpart motorcycle with Correct loading standard-height suspension. Overloading and imbal- Rider's equipment Risk of accident by unex- anced loads can adversely Do not ride without the correct pectedly early contact with affect the motorcycle's handling. clothing. Always wear: the ground. - Page 59 with topcase, small cause loss of consciousness with Payload of luggage car- fatal consequences. Note the maximum permissible rier Do not inhale exhaust fumes. payload and the speed limit for Do not run the engine in an en- riding with topcase fitted, as ≤5 kg closed space.
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Page 60: Checklist
Risk of overheating unnecessarily. Ride away imme- Do not run the fuel tank dry. diately after starting the engine. Do not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark-plug Tampering cap disconnected. Stop the engine immediately if Tampering with motor- it misfires. -
Page 61: Starting
Kill switch in run position a. the twistgrip slightly to open Switch on the ignition. the throttle. Pre-ride check is performed. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation II ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed. - Page 62 ( 118) to rest. At the same time, all the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- forms self-diagnosis to ensure its warning lights and telltale lights Pre-ride check switched on in the initial phase operability.
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Page 63: Running In
Automatic Stability Control ABS warning light flashes. The ASC warning light goes (ASC) out. BMW Motorrad ASC performs If an indicator showing an ASC ABS self-diagnosis self-diagnosis to ensure its op- fault appears when ASC self- completed erability. Self-diagnosis is per-... -
Page 64: Brakes
Brake pads Try to do most of your rid- Avoid extreme angles of heel. ing during this initial period on New brake pads have to bed Brakes twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- down before they can achieve ing high-speed main roads and their optimum friction levels. -
Page 65: Parking Your Motorcycle
BMW Motorrad Integral reckoned with in the following Side stand ABS generation II situations: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Switch off the engine. Riding in the rain or through vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water. If the ground is soft or un- ing up. -
Page 66: Refuelling
motorcycle would topple in The side stand is designed Open the protective cap. to support only the weight consequence. of the motorcycle. Do not lean or sit on the mo- torcycle with the centre stand Do not lean or sit on the extended. -
Page 67: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta
When refuelling after run- Usable fuel capacity ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- approx. 18 l wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level. If the Reserve fuel sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel-level read-... - Page 68 At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both and fall on its side. ents. sides and tighten the straps. Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly;...
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Page 69: Engineering Details
Integral ABS ......68 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....70 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..72... -
Page 70: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs
BMW Motorrad Integral is maintained irrespective of the Do not attempt burn-outs. condition of the road surface. How does ABS work? with BMW Motorrad Integral What are the effects of ABS generation II The amount of braking force that surface irregularities? - Page 71 Motorrad Integral ABS? reacts instantly and adjusts brak- Within the limits imposed by Rear wheel lift ing force accordingly to achieve physics, the BMW Motorrad In- optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden tegral ABS ensures directional deceleration, however, under cer- stability on any surface.
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Page 72: Electronic Engine Manage
What significance momentum take over and even lead to a fault message being BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is devolves on regular issued. unable to counteract their effects. maintenance? Exceptional riding Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine... - Page 73 BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.
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Page 74: Tyre Pressure Monitoring
30 km/ a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure close to limit of h. The display shows The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- permitted tolerance. each tyre until the tyre-pressure able to control a situation of this... - Page 75 Temperature the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops.
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Page 77: Accessories
Accessories General instructions ....76 Power sockets ..... . 76 Cases . -
Page 78: General Instructions
BMW Motorrad dealer, together cannot make provision for all If maximum load capability as with expert advice on their install- operating conditions experienced stated in the technical data is ation and use. -
Page 79: Cases
Opening cases in order to prevent overloading of Use only a case correctly fitted the on-board electrics. with a heat shield. Cable routing The cables from the power sock- ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering... - Page 80 Remove the cases Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the case opens. Closing cases Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock.
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Page 81: Topcase
Opening topcase The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock. - Page 82 Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Close the topcase Push release lever 2 down until Pull handle 3 up as far as it will it engages. Turn the key in the topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and lock to the LOCK position and remove it from the luggage...
- Page 83 Hook the topcase into position Push handle 3 down until it on the luggage carrier. Make engages. sure that the four hooks on the Turn the key in the topcase topcase are securely seated in lock to the LOCK position and the corresponding keepers in remove the key from the lock.
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Page 85: Maintenance
Maintenance General instructions ....84 Toolkit ......84 Engine oil . -
Page 86: General Instructions
Some of the work calls for spe- blade cial tools and a thorough know- Adjusting damping for ledge of motorcycle technology. If you are in doubt consult a rear wheel ( 49). specialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. -
Page 87: Engine Oil
Switch off the engine when it is BMW Motorrad has assembled at operating temperature. a tools service set that is ideal for carrying out extended service Make sure the ground is level work (e.g. -
Page 88: Brake System
If the oil level is below the MIN Engine oil, quantity for mark: topping up Top up the engine oil ( 86). max 0.5 l (Difference If the oil level is above the MAX between MIN and MAX) mark: Checking engine oil level Have the oil level corrected 85). - Page 89 Have the brakes checked by a In order to ensure the dependab- specialist workshop, preferably ility of the brake system, do not an authorised BMW Motorrad permit the brake pads to wear dealer. past the minimum permissible Check the front brake pad thickness.
- Page 90 In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Brake-pad wear to ascertain their thickness.
- Page 91 Check the brake-fluid level, front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Check the brake fluid level in Make sure the ground is level is between the brake pads.
- Page 92 MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Page 93: Clutch
Have the clutch checked by a Brake fluid level, rear reservoir 1. specialist workshop, preferably Wear of the clutch causes an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake fluid (DOT4) the fluid level in the clutch dealer. fluid reservoir to rise. Do not permit the brake fluid... -
Page 94: Rims And Tyres
Draw the handle of a screw- in the main tread grooves with cialist workshop, preferably driver or a similar instrument wear marks. an authorised BMW Motorrad across the spokes and listen Tyres have wear indicators dealer. to the notes of the individual integrated into the main spokes. -
Page 95: Wheels
Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels as roadworthy certain makes. other than those installed ex- BMW Motorrad cannot assess works, can have serious effects the suitability or provide any on the performance of the con- guarantee of road safety for other trol systems. - Page 96 Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral Force the brake pads 3 slightly ABS generation II apart by rocking brake caliper 4 back and forth against brake Once the calipers have disc 5.
- Page 97 BMW Motorrad front-wheel ASC systems at the start of this stand for lifting the motorcycle. wheel. chapter. Install the front-wheel stand Threaded fasteners not Roll the front wheel forward to 100). tightened to the specified remove.
- Page 98 BMW Motorrad Integral Ease the brake calipers on to ABS generation II the brake discs. Take care not to damage the ABS sensor on the left-hand side when rolling the wheel into position. The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction.
- Page 99 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation II brake pedal depressed. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded. Removing rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand.
- Page 100 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the Remove axle 1, while support- rear-wheel adapter. ing the wheel.
- Page 101 rear wheel will not be correctly too small, the rear wheel can Rear wheel to wheel car- secured and could present a risk overheat. rier of accident. The gap between the rear wheel Use only the correct wheel studs and the silencer must be at least Tightening sequence: and only wheel studs bearing the 20 mm.
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Page 102: Front-Wheel Stand
RT mark 3 on the clamp is in Use basic stand with tool num- line with mark 4. ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com- bination with front-wheel ad- apter (83 30 0 402 242). Align the two adapters 2 so that the front forks are securely seated. -
Page 103: Bulbs
Bulbs Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb Remove the headlight ( 107). Squeeze clips of bulb socket 4 If the motorcycle is on the on right and left together and centre stand and is raised remove bulb 3 from the bulb too far, the centre stand will lift socket. - Page 104 (yellow) and the high-beam head- light (white). Turn bulb socket of low-beam headlight 1 or high-beam headlight 2, as applicable, clockwise to install. Make sure that the colour coding of the wire is correct: low-beam headlight=yellow. Install bulb 3 in bulb socket 4. Install the headlight ( 107).
- Page 105 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Install bulb socket 1 in the Remove screws 1.
- Page 106 Work the bulb housing to the rear to remove. Press bulb 3 into its socket Press bulb 3 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Turn bulb socket 2 counter- Replace the defective bulb. clockwise to remove it from the housing.
- Page 107 Replacing turn indicator bulb, front/rear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Seat the bulb housing in hold- Slip the tail trim into position ers 4. underneath the passenger grab handle. Remove screw 1.
- Page 108 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators without Canada export Pull the glass out of the re- Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Bulbs for flashing turn flector housing at the threaded- it in the bulb housing.
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Page 109: Headlight
Installing headlight Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Ease cover 2 forward to re- Position the headlight in the Headlight move. housing. Remove the headlight Install screw 3. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. -
Page 110: Jump Starting
Jump starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V. The wires leading to the Make sure the ground is level power socket do not have and firm and place the motor- a load-capacity rating adequate cycle on its stand. for jump-starting the engine. -
Page 111: Battery
BMW Motorrad has de- imise battery life: starter motor and the donor veloped a float charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery battery. - Page 112 Charge the battery when the battery from the on-board on-board socket is switched off systems and connect the charger when this happens. connected directly to the battery. Disconnect devices plugged Comply with the operating in- into the sockets. If you switch on the igni- structions of the charger.
- Page 113 The battery has to be re- charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse. See the instructions for caring for your battery. Al- ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use Removing battery Make sure the ground is level Remove screw 3, disengage Disconnection in the wrong...
- Page 114 Always proceed in the correct sequence. Never install the battery without the protective cap. Connect the battery positive lead first. Fit protective cap 1 to the pos- itive terminal of the battery. Then connect battery negative Engage the retainer at the bot- lead 2.
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Page 115: Care
Care Care products ..... 114 Washing motorcycle ....114 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents . -
Page 116: Care Products
Warm water intensifies the the motorcycle. effect of salt. BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off that you use the cleaning and the motorcycle immediately after road salt. -
Page 117: Paint Care
Paint care road salt. Use chrome polish for BMW Motorrad recommends additional treatment. Washing the motorcycle regularly BMW tar remover for removing will help counteract the long-term specks of tar. -
Page 118: Protective Wax Coating
Protective wax coating Restoring motorcycle to use BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Remove the protective wax products containing carnauba coating. wax or synthetic wax. Clean the motorcycle. It is time to rewax the paint- Install a charged battery. -
Page 119: Technical Data
Technical data troubleshooting chart ....118 Riding specifications ....133 Threaded fasteners ....119 Engine . -
Page 120: Troubleshooting Chart
troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuel (... -
Page 121: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 30 - 10.9 28 Nm Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9... - Page 122 Rear wheel Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm M10 x 53 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence with spoked wheels with Classic version 60 Nm with spoked wheels Mirror arm Valid...
- Page 123 Headlight Valid Headlight to bracket M8 x 30 8 Nm Micro-encapsulated...
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Page 124: Engine
Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min... -
Page 125: Fuel
Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l Reserve fuel approx. 3 l BMW recommends BP fuels... -
Page 126: Engine Oil
Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes SAE 5W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C SAE 5W-≥50... -
Page 127: Clutch
Clutch clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear... -
Page 128: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on... - Page 129 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre- load with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled...
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Page 130: Brakes
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2... -
Page 131: Electrics
Rear wheel rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 with spoked wheels Spoked wheel with 40 spokes with Classic version rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics... - Page 132 Battery battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W...
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Page 133: Frame
Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, with load-bearing drive unit type plate location Rear frame, on right below seat VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2145 mm Height of motorcycle 1317 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir- rors with lowered suspension 1302 mm, in DIN normal-load position;... -
Page 134: Weights
rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1840 mm, Without rider with comfort seat, high 1860 mm, Without rider with dual seat, low 1740 mm, Without rider with lowered suspension 1720 mm, Without rider with dual seat, low with dual seat 1800 mm, Without rider Weights Unladen weight... -
Page 135: Riding Specifications
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Page 137: Service
Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 136 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......136 Maintenance work . -
Page 138: Bmw Motorrad Service
BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extens- ive after-sales service network As owner of a new BMW mo- In order to help ensure that your in place to look after you and... - Page 139 Your au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer confirms that the service work has been carried out and enters the date when the next service will be due.
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Page 140: Confirmation Of Mainten
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature... - Page 141 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
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Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading... - Page 146 Item Odometer Date reading...
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Page 147: Index
Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Charging battery when Checking operation, 86 Engineering details, 68 connected, 110 Safety instructions, 62 Self-diagnosis, 60 Charging battery when Technical data, 128 Warnings, 31 disconnected, 110 Wear indicator, 88 Installation, 111 Accessories Bulbs General instructions, 76... - Page 148 Clock Engine Fuel reserve Adjusting, 40 Range, 23 Starting, 59 Control, 16 Warning, 29 Technical data, 122 Clutch Fuses Warning, engine electronics, 29 Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Technical data, 129 Engine oil Checking fluid level, 91 Checking fill level, 85 Checking operation, 91 Filler neck, 13 General views...
- Page 149 Headlight Multifunction display, 16 Lights Beam throw, 52 Control, 14 Control, 14 Driving on right/driving on Meaning of symbols, 21 Headlight flasher, operating, 42 left, 52 Overview, 20 High-beam headlight, Removing and installing, 107 Selecting readings, 40 operating, 42 Horn, 14 Multifunction switch Low-beam headlight, 42 General view, left side, 14...
- Page 150 Rider's Manual Symbols Toolkit Position on the motorcycle, 17 Contents, 84 Meaning, 21 Running gear Position on the motorcycle, 17 Technical data, 126 topcase Technical data Running in, 61 Operation, 79 Battery, 130 Torques, 119 Brakes, 128 Transmission Safety instructions Bulbs, 130 Technical data, 125 for brakes, 62...
- Page 151 Table of tyre pressures, 17 Weights Payload table, 17 Technical data, 128 Technical data, 132 Wheels Vehicle identification number Change of size, 93 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Checking rims, 92 Checking spokes, 92 Install the rear wheel, 98 Warning lights, 16 Installing front wheel, 95 Overview, 22 Remove the front wheel, 94...
- Page 152 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
- Page 153 The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re- lated restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.
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