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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine bmw‑motorrad.com Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS...
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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)
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BMW motorcycle owners and riders. Familiarize yourself with Should you want to sell your your new motorcycle so that you BMW one day, please also re- can ride it safely and confidently member to turn over the Ride's in all highway traffic situations.
When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Special informa- Optional extra. to hand over this Rider's Manual; tion on operating and in-...
For this rea- Electronic immobilizer. If your BMW is equipped with son, aspects of your motorcycle options or accessories not de- Anti-theft alarm. may vary from the descriptions scribed in this Rider's Manual, in this Operating instructions.
General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification num- ber, type plate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side fairing) ( 101) Adjusting spring preload Damping adjustment...
Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Button Set clock ( 42). with onboard computer Operating stopwatch 43). Multifunction display - without optional equipment (standard) - with optional equip- ment Button Selecting display readings 40). Resetting trip odometer 41).
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Photo sensor (brightness control) with onboard computer Activating the engine speed warner ( 77). with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED General information on DWA ( Tachometer...
Indicator and warning lights with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Deactivate ASC function 45). Switch off ABS function 44). Fuel reserve ( Fuel gage ( Turn indicator, right with additional LED headlight Operating auxiliary head- light ( 142). Neutral position (idling) Turn indicator, left High-beam headlamp General warning light...
Multifunction display without heated handlebar grips without onboard computer without Pro riding modes without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Warning light for elec- tronic engine management Clock ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service display ( Indication range for values Odometer ( Tripmeter ( Fuel gage ( Riding modes (...
Warning lights Onboard computer display Displays with onboard computer Warnings are displayed with ap- propriate warning lights. Mileage covered since reaching the fuel reserve Average fuel consumption Adjacent to the numerical data display 2 a warning triangle 3 may also appear. These warn- Average speed ings alternate with the odometers 40).
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Overview of warning indicators Indicator and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display panel lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the...
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Indicator and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display panel lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC error ( lights up yellow + "...
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Topping up coolant ( 102). Have the defective key re- placed, preferably by an autho- min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) Possible cause: rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Refueling procedure ( 81). The coolant temperature is too Fuel down to reserve high.
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Accident hazard workshop, preferably an autho- gency operating mode. Adapt riding style: Ride slowly, rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Continued driving is possible, avoid rapid acceleration and however the accustomed en- passing maneuvers. Engine in emergency-...
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Possible cause: authorized service facility, preferably an authorized Light source defective. The ambient temperature mea- BMW Motorrad Retailer. sured at the motorcycle is lower Locate defective light source Continued driving is possi- than 37 °F (3 °C). with visual check.
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ABS indicator light lights ture display responds by flash- thorized workshop, preferably ing a warning indicating possible an authorized BMW Motorrad ice formation on the road sur- retailer. Possible cause: face. The display automatically...
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Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad (ASC) The ASC system has been deac- retailer. tivated by the driver. ASC indicator and warning DWA battery drained Switch on ASC.
Consult a certified workshop, If the countdown distance to preferably an authorized the early service is less than BMW Motorrad retailer, for 1000 km, the remaining kilo- setting of the date. meters 1 are counted down in 100 km increments. They are...
the tank (as a result of frequently changing lean angles, frequent braking and acceleration), the more difficult it becomes to de- termine the fuel reserve. How- ever, the fuel tank still contains at least the fuel reserve specified on the back cover. After the low-fuel warning The 2 tip indicates that the fuel light is switched on, the...
ABS self-diagnosis is also be ordered with locks for Key can now be removed. performed ( the same key on request. Please ASC self-diagnosis in progress contact an authorized workshop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
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Emergency and spare keys are only available through an autho- NOTICE rized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an inte- A further key attached to the grated security system, so the same ring as the ignition key...
Emergency on/off ignition switched on longer than The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the absolutely necessary. switch (kill switch) emergency on/off switch. Headlight low beam The low-beam headlight is auto- matically switched on under the following conditions: If the engine was started.
High-beam headlight and NOTICE headlight flasher The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. NOTICE Immediately after switching off If a turn indicator button is the ignition push button 1 to pressed with the emergency the left and hold until the park- Press switch 1 toward front to...
Display by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Selecting display readings Switching on ignition ( 36). Press button 1 to switch on hazard warning flashers. Ignition can be switched off. Press button 1 to left to switch Press button 1 again to switch on left-side turn indicators.
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with onboard computer Current fuel consumption Mileage covered since reaching the fuel reserve Press button 3 to select the display in value area 4. The following values can be indi- cated: Total kilometers (in illustration) Keep INFO 1 pressed down Trip I Trip distance 1 ( until the trip odometer 2 is re-...
Resetting average data with onboard computer Switching on ignition ( 36). Selecting display readings 40). Average fuel consumption Average speed Keep INFO 1 pressed down Press and hold button 1 until until the displayed average hours 2 flash. value is reset. Press button 1 repeatedly until The symbol of the desired av- desired hours are shown.
Stopwatch when the ignition is temporarily switched off. with onboard computer Operating stopwatch Stopwatch function Press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until display changes. FLASH (engine speed warn- If necessary, switch over from ing indicator) and As an alternative to the odome- odometer to stopwatch with are shown.
: operation of stopwatch ABS indicator light contin- with button 2 in instrument ues to be lit up. cluster. To save the setting made, ABS function is switched off. press and hold button 1 and Switch on ABS function button 2 simultaneously until the display changes.
ABS indicator light remains ASC function is deactivated. NOTICE off or continues to flash. Activating ASC function The ASC function can also be ABS function is now activated. deactivated while driving. If the coding plug is not in- stalled, the ignition can also be turned off and then on again as an alternative.
Calling up settings area 1. The displays provide the ASC function is activated. following information: Switch on ignition. If the coding plug is not in- COMF : Comfortable damping stalled, the ignition can also be NORM : Normal damping turned off and then on again as SPORt : sporty damping an alternative.
Use of the riding modes the off-road mode can be found played. in the section entitled "Technol- BMW Motorrad has developed 4 Actuate MODE 1 enough ogy in detail." riding scenarios for your motor- times for the selector arrow 2...
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The most recent riding mode Symbol for coding plug is When riding on dry roads with setting 3 remains on the displayed. road tires: display. ROAD Activate the riding ENDURO+ Activate the 5 rid- While parked: mode. ing mode. Activation takes place after ap- with Pro riding modes prox.
Malfunctions Install rubber band 1. NOTICE After removing the encoding Switch on the ignition. plug, refit the cover cap. The increase in power NOTICE consumption caused by the Press in locking mechanism 2 heated grips can drain the and remove protective cap 3. If the coding plug is connected, battery if you are riding at low deactivated riding safety systems...
heating of the grips; the switch Take off seat and place on should then be switched back to a clean surface with spacer the first level. buffers facing downward. Approx. 50 % heater out- Install seat 100 % heating output If no further changes are made Turn seat lock 1 to left with the selected heating level is...
When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the hel- met lock. Guide steel cable through hel- met and bracket and position as shown. Install seat ( 50). Rider's Manual (US Secure helmet on helmet Model) ATTENTION holder 1 on left or right using a Stowing the Rider's steel cable.
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Tightly fold the open side of the bag several times and close subsequently using Velcro fastener 1. Stow bag in the vehicle rear.
Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm system To protect the motorcycle bat- (DWA) tery and to maintain the start- ing capability, the activated DWA General information on switches off automatically after several days. However, it remains Any attempt to move the vehi- active for at least 10 days.
Activation with motion Deactivating motion Activation is confirmed by two flashes of the turn signals and sensor sensor the sounding of two alarm tones. Protection of the battery in the control unit (DWA disabled) After approx. one hour in the deactivated state, the DWA switches off to protect the battery.
Alarm triggering pressing the 1 button on the 4x flashes: anti-theft alarm sys- remote control. This function tem was disconnected from The DWA alarm can be set off does not change the state of the the vehicle battery. anti-theft alarm system. Movement sensor.
DWA in addition to the turn Alarm tone sounds once (if NOTICE programmed). signals lighting up. Alarm function is deactivated. Rising and falling or intermittent If the alarm function is alarm tone. deactivated by means of the Protection of the battery Automatic activation of the remote control and the ignition (DWA activated)
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Programming DWA The programming function is Step 3: Which alarm tone is to active. be selected? The actual programming is car- rising and falling: ried out in four steps, and Step 2 Press button 1. is not assigned any function. The intermittent: number of flashing signals on the Press button 2.
The data are not saved when log on a maximum of four remote Switch on the ignition within programming is canceled. controls. ten seconds. Acknowledgment tone sounds Logging on remote Save programming twice. control Programming is stored when the You can log on a maximum of re- ignition is switched off after the mote controls for the DWA.
Logon ended When is it necessary to LED flashes for ten seconds. synchronize the remote As soon as the LED goes out, The logon is ended in the follow- release the 1 button and the 2 control? ing situations: button. 4 remote controls have been The remote control must be syn- LED lights up.
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Replace battery Install new battery. Ensure that LED 2 begins to flash and positive terminal of battery is at goes out after a few seconds. ATTENTION top. The remote-control is again Fit lower housing section to ready to be used. Unsuitable or improperly in- lug 5 on front edge and close serted batteries...
BMW Motorrad retailer. Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece Joint compound: Multi-Wax Spray...
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Tighten screws 1 on left and rect headlight range, have the slightly so that tip 2 points to right. adjustment checked by a spe- marking 3. cialized workshop, preferably by Tighten screws 1 on left and an authorized BMW Motorrad right. retailer.
Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Accident hazard terclockwise to decrease dis- Only adjust the brake lever Adjusting clutch lever tance between clutch lever and when the motorcycle is handlebar grip. stationary. WARNING NOTICE Adjusting the clutch lever while driving The adjusting screw can be Accident hazard turned more easily if you press...
Poorer handling. NOTICE Adjust damping characteristic to changed spring preload. The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the brake lever To increase spring preload, forwards. turn adjustment wheel 1 clock- wise using toolkit. Spring preload To decrease spring preload, turn adjustment wheel 1 coun- Setting terclockwise using toolkit.
Damping To decrease damping, turn ad- justing screw 1 in arrow direc- Setting tion S. Damping must be adjusted to the Basic setting of rear road conditions and the spring wheel rear-wheel damp- preload. A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth without Electronic road surface.
Your authorized loading information. style accordingly. BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to advise you and has Adjust spring preload and Test the clearance of your mo- the correct clothing for every...
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with aluminum case Insufficient tire inflation pres- Payload of tank rucksack sure Make sure that weight is uni- Poor tire tread formly distributed between right and left. Installed luggage systems, such max 11 lbs (max 5 kg) as cases, topcases and tank Pack heavy pieces of luggage rucksacks.
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with the engine and exhaust Danger of overheating the field of view of the instrument cluster. system. ATTENTION Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Engine idling for a lengthy Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel period while at a standstill monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, Overheating due to insufficient...
Observe checklist Starting Check operation of the lighting and signal system. Use the following checklist to Starting engine Check clutch function ( 100). check your motorcycle at regu- Checking tire tread depth lar intervals. ATTENTION 103). Checking tire pressure Sufficient transmission gear- If there is a change in 102).
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the engine before the test rou- NOTICE NOTICE tine is completed will cancel the remainder of the routine. You cannot start the motorcycle The starting attempt is automati- with the side stand extended and cally interrupted if battery voltage Phase 1 a gear engaged.
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ASC self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis The self-diagnosis routine checks The self-diagnosis routine checks ABS self-diagnosis rou- whether the BMW Motorrad ASC whether the BMW Motorrad In- tine not completed is ready for operation. The self- tegral ABS is ready for opera- diagnosis routine runs automat- tion.
The ASC indicator and warning Mileage until first preferably an authorized light goes out. running-in check BMW Motorrad Retailer. Check the display of all indica- 311...746 miles tor and warning lights. Running in (500...1200 km) ASC self-diagnosis rou-...
Shifting gears Activating the engine WARNING speed warner with onboard computer New brake pads Switching on ignition ( 36). Engine speed warner Extension of the braking distance, accident hazard Brake early. 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.
Delayed braking effect caused by preload and spring strut After driving offroad dirty brake discs and brake pads. damping. BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes are braked clean. that the following be observed Rims after driving offroad:...
Locking up of the front wheel When driving in the rain and wheel. Increases in the load on is prevented by BMW Motorrad through puddles. an individual wheel are accom- ABS. After washing the vehicle.
Component damage cause by WARNING ATTENTION tipping over Always check that the ground Poorer braking action due to Loading of the side stand under the stand is level and moisture and dirt with additional weight firm. Accident hazard Component damage cause by tipping over Brake until brakes are dry or ATTENTION...
Refueling Refueling procedure Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %, meaning Fuel specifications "E10," may be used for refuel- WARNING Requirement ing. Ethanol should satisfy the Fuel is highly flammable For optimal fuel economy, the quality standards for the US Fire and explosion hazard gasoline should be sulfur-free or (ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada...
Make sure ground is level and fueled if the fuel tank was com- firm and place motorcycle on pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine side stand. dies off due to lack of fuel. NOTICE Usable fuel quantity The available fuel tank volume can only be optimally used with Approx.
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Fasten straps at rear on both ATTENTION ATTENTION sides on rear frame and ten- sion. Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components Tension all straps evenly; the when raising Component damage vehicle should be pulled down Component damage cause by Do not pinch components, against its springs with the tipping over...
What happens when sible under certain circumstances How does ABS work? rough roads are that the BMW Motorrad Antilock The maximum braking force that encountered? Brake System cannot prevent can be transferred to the road...
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To ensure that the Driving on the rear wheel BMW Motorrad ABS is in a BMW Motorrad ABS? (wheelie) for a longer period. properly maintained condition, The BMW Motorrad ABS en-...
The BMW Motorrad ASC com- traction. If the system registers The BMW Motorrad ASC can be pares the wheel speeds of the implausible data for an extended deactivated for these cases.
The following engaged. stable motorcycle conditions. explanations refer to the systems BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to that are switched on. ASC is reactivated by turning the intervene effectively under these ignition on and off and then rid- Throttle response conditions.
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Changing setting In the ENDURO riding mode, Intervention of the ASC oc- ABS is matched to off-road curs in the RAIN riding mode at The process of changing be- operation using road tires. In- such an early stage that max- tween the ABS and ASC func- tervention of the ABS occurs imum ride stability (i.e.
( 117). cialized knowledge are required Removing battery to carry out some of the work 123). described here. If you are in Open-ended wrench doubt, consult an authorized Wrench size: 17 mm workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Center front wheel stand rela- Front wheel stand adapter (83 30 0 402 242). tive to front wheel and push it against front axle. Mount front wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without an auxiliary stand...
Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary. Ensure that motorcycle is standing securely. Engine oil Check engine oil level ATTENTION Align two mounts 2 so that Apply uniform pressure to push front suspension rests securely front wheel stand down and Misinterpretation of the oil filling quantity, as the oil on them.
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Make sure ground is level and Remove oil dipstick and read firm and hold motorcycle at op- fluid level. erating temperature vertically. with center stand ATTENTION Motorcycle tips to the side when raising Component damage cause by Remove oil dipstick 1. tipping over Secure the motorcycle against tipping to the side, preferably...
Pressure point must be clearly on engine components, perceptible. BMW Motorrad recommends Actuate the footbrake lever. BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Pressure point must be clearly max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l) (Dif- perceptible. ference between MIN and If no clear pressure points are...
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Have the brakes checked at an Reduced braking action, damage authorized workshop, preferably to the brake an authorized BMW Motorrad In order to ensure the operat- retailer. ing reliability of the brake sys- tem, make sure that the brake Check front brake pad...
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Conduct a visual inspection of ity, preferably an authorized WARNING the brake pad thickness. Direc- BMW Motorrad retailer. tion of view: from rear at brake Insufficient brake fluid in the Checking front brake fluid caliper 1.
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The brake fluid level in the brake- soon as possible by an autho- fluid reservoir drops due to brake rized workshop, preferably an pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level WARNING Make sure ground is level and...
The brake fluid level in the brake- soon as possible by an autho- fluid reservoir drops due to brake rized workshop, preferably an pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Clutch Check clutch function Actuate the clutch lever until Pull back the clutch lever.
that it does not move out of If clutch play is outside tolerance: position. Adjusting clutch play ( 101). Pull rubber grommet 1 over the Adjusting clutch play nuts. Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Turn handlebars to the right.
Topping up coolant Ensure proper tire inflation Tire pressure, front pressure. WARNING 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with passenger and/or load, with Automatic opening of verti- cold tire) cally installed valve cores at high speeds. Tire pressure, rear Sudden loss of tyre inflation pressure.
Make sure ground is level and For every size of tyre, Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and firm and park motorcycle. Measure tire tread depth in approved certain makes as Sweep across spokes with a main tread grooves with wear roadworthy.
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Detailed information can be obtained from your authorized service facility, and preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer or online BMW Motorrad retailer. In some cases the data stored in the control units can be adapted to bmw-motorrad.com...
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Mask off area of wheel rim that freely. To lift motorcycle, could be scratched in process BMW Motorrad recommends of removing brake calipers. using BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. ATTENTION Mount front wheel stand 93). Unintentional pressing to- gether of brake pads...
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Remove axle 4 while support- Remove spacing bushing 5 on cialized workshop, preferably ing wheel. left side from wheel hub. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Do not remove grease on axle. Installing front wheel Roll front wheel forward to re- move.
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torque or use suitable tool to ATTENTION brace for next work step. Front wheel installation op- posite the running direction Accident hazard Observe running direction ar- rows on tire or rim. Roll front wheel into front suspension while guiding brake Install the axis screw 2 with disk between brake pads of torque.
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If they have been tightened, Tighten screws 2 to the speci- Pinch bolt on quick-re- loosen right-hand axle clamping fied tightening torque. lease axle screws 1 again. Brake caliper on tele- Remove front wheel stand. Tightening sequence: Tighten scopic forks the screws 6 times, alternating without center stand between one and the other...
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Insert ABS sensor in its socket Tighten right axle clamping Pinch bolt on quick-re- and install screw 1. screws 1 to specified tight- lease axle ening torque. Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim. Tightening sequence: Tighten Operate brakes several times the screws 6 times, alternating until brake pads contact brake between one and the other...
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ing on a firm and level support Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and surface. right by turning counterclock- wise. Loosen adjusting screws 4 on left and right by turning clock- wise. Remove adjusting plate 5 and slide axle as far as possible to- ward inside.
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ATTENTION chain sprocket. Tightening of screwed con- nections with incorrect tight- ening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Insert right-hand adjusting Insert the pulse sensor in Remove four screws 1. plate 5. the bore hole and install the Remove air filter cover 2. For screw 1. this purpose, slightly push the fairing side panels outwards. Adjusting chain sag ( 127).
Install air cleaner Installing center fairing panel 119). Light sources Replacing light sources for low-beam and high- beam headlight Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Open connector 3. Switch off ignition. Install air filter 3. Remove spring strap 4 from Remove cover 1 for high-beam detents and fold to side.
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Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Insert bulb while ensuring cor- Install cover 1 or cover 2. To avoid contamination on the rect alignment at Position 6.
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Remove cover 2. Remove light source from Press light source into socket. socket. 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; Remove bulb holder 3 from the do not touch with bare fingers.
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The LED tail light can only be level. completely replaced. For de- Switch off ignition. tails please contact a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Re- tailer. Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing.
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Remove bulb 2 from Install the light source 2 in Fit the screw 1. light housing by turning it the light housing by turning it Replacing license-plate counterclockwise. clockwise. bulb Replace defective light source. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
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Remove screw 1 of mudguard Pull bulb out of socket. Mount bulb in socket. cover and take off cover. Replace defective bulb. Light source for license plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Remove screws 1 on left and panel headlight right. Connect plug connection to The auxiliary driving light can onboard socket. only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and mo- torcycle Danger of short circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Lay on center fairing panel. Install screws 1 on left and Make sure that three tabs 4 right.
tem when jump-starting the NOTICE NOTICE engine. As an alternative to the negative To start the engine, do not use battery terminal, the spring strut start sprays or similar items. bolt can also be used. Installing center fairing panel Allow engine on support mo- 119).
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9 V; with NOTICE electronics the ignition switched on, Disconnect the battery be- the indicator lights and the BMW Motorrad has developed a fore charging on the battery multifunction display remain trickle-charger specially designed terminals. off) directly at the poles of the for compatibility with the elec- disconnected battery.
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Comply with operating instruc- with anti-theft alarm system NOTICE tions of charger. (DWA) After charging, remove terminal Switch off anti-theft alarm sys- The motorcycle's onboard elec- clamps of the charger from the tem if necessary. tronics know when the battery battery terminals.
Consult a certified service fa- Do not bypass defective fuses. ATTENTION cility, preferably an authorized Replace defective fuses with BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- Incorrect battery connection new fuses. ting of the date. Danger of short circuit Switch off ignition.
Secure the data link Chain Turn the rear wheel until the position with the lowest chain connector Lubricating chain sag is reached. Disconnect the diagnosis and information system interface. ATTENTION Insufficient cleaning and lu- brication of the drive chain Increased wear Clean and lubricate the drive chain regularly.
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Rotate rear wheel toward front Adjust chain sag with adjusting Contact an authorized service of vehicle until the chain is ten- screws 3 on left and right. facility, preferably an authorized sioned. Check chain sag ( 126). BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the battery voltage falls below provision for all operating con- BMW is unable to accept any li- ditions experienced by BMW the level required to start the ability whatsoever for parts and vehicle.
Operating electrical Cables must not hinder the accessories rider's movement. Cables must not restrict the Additional devices connected to steering angle and driving char- onboard sockets can only be put acteristics. into operation when the ignition Cables must not become is switched on.
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Turn key 1 in case lock per- Press yellow button 4 down- ATTENTION pendicular to direction of travel. ward while opening case lid. Hold down yellow locking de- Folding down the carrying Close case vice 2 and fold out carrying handle when the case is with case handle 3.
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Adjust case volume Remove case with case with case Open and empty case. Pull up red release lever 4. Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold locking flap all the way Turn key 1 in case lock per- open. pendicular to direction of travel. Remove case from mount by Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de-...
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Press red release lever 4 combination of motorcycle and downward. case on the label, contact your The locking flap 5 clicks into BMW Motorrad Retailer. place. The following values apply to the combination described here: ATTENTION Maximum speed for rid-...
Payload per case max 22 lbs (max 10 kg) Topcase Open the Topcase with Topcase Press yellow button 4 toward Close Topcase lid with firm front while pressing Topcase pressure. lid upward. ATTENTION Closing the Topcase Folding down the carrying with Topcase handle when the case is locked...
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Removing topcase Turn key in Topcase lock into horizontal position and remove. with Topcase Adjusting Topcase volume with Topcase Open and empty Topcase. Pull red release lever 4 toward rear. Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in topcase lock into Fold locking flap 5 all the way vertical position.
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If you cannot find your combina- place. tion of motorcycle and topcase Press red release lever 4 to- on the label, contact your BMW ward front. Motorrad Retailer. Locking flap clicks into place. The following values apply to the...
Removing case lid Press lock housing 2 upward Payload of Topcase to release locking claw 3. with aluminum case Pull locking claw 3 to side and Open one lock of case lid. open cover lid. max 11 lbs (max 5 kg) Close case Aluminum case with aluminum case...
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Mounting case Open case lid toward closed side. with aluminum case Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Position case on case carrier Pull locking claw 3 to side Close case lid.
Open the Topcase BMW Motorrad Retailer. with aluminum Topcase The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed for rid- ing with case max 112 mph (max 180 km/h) Payload per case...
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Close topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position Topcase on Topcase carrier and slide forward so that Position locking claw 3 on lid. Press lock housing 2 down- mounts on Topcase carrier 5 ward to release locking claw 3. Press lock housing 2 down- and on Topcase 4 mesh.
The indicator lamp of weather conditions. Comply with tion of motorcycle and topcase the auxiliary headlights is the country-specific road traffic on the label, contact your BMW switched on. regulations. Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the If the engine is switched off Start engine.
BMW Motorrad recommends hazard care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- Brake early until the brake ro- authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off tors and brake pads are dry.
Especially in the case of road ATTENTION ATTENTION salt, carefully clean chrome parts Use of unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW Use of silicone sprays for agents auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- care of rubber seals Damage to plastic surfaces ish for additional treatment.
Paint care ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Protect metal and chrome- mover. Then add a protective plated parts with an acid-free Washing the vehicle on a regu- wax coating to the paint at these grease (Vaseline). lar basis will help prevent long- locations.
Troubleshooting chart The engine does not start: Possible cause Remedy 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. No fuel in tank Refuel.
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt on quick-release axle M8 x 25 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Axle screw in front quick-re- lease axle M14 x 1.5...
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Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M10 x 1.5 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block M10 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Approx. 3.1 quarts (Approx. 2.9 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...
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 Engine Engine number location...
Torque 61 lb/ft (83 Nm), at engine speed: 5750 min with unleaded regular gasoline 60 lb/ft (81 Nm), at engine speed: 5750 min with power reduction to 35 kW 46 lb/ft (63 Nm), at engine speed: 4000 min with power reduction to 35 kW 45 lb/ft (61 Nm), at engine speed: 4000 min with unleaded regular gasoline Maximum engine speed...
Frame Frame design Lattice-tube frame Location of type plate Top front steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down forks Spring travel, front 9.1 in (230 mm), on wheel with lowered suspension 7.6 in (192 mm), on wheel Rear wheel...
Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis- ton floating calipers and floating brake discs Front brake pad material Sintered metal Front brake-disk thickness 0.2 in (5.0 mm), new min 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm), wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disk brake with 1-piston...
Wheels and tyres 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)
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Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" MTH2 Rear tire designation 150/70 R 17 Load index for rear tire At least 66 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Balance weight for rear wheel (Half of each max 2.8 oz (max 80 g) weights must be attached on the right and left of the rim respectively)
Electrical system Main fuse 30 A, voltage regulator 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. Electrical rating of onboard sockets Battery Battery design...
Maximum number of defective LEDS in the tail- 6, brake / taillight lamp Light source for license plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators...
with lowered suspension 70.5 in (1790 mm), without driver at unladen weight Weights Vehicle curb weight 478 lbs (217 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Maximum payload 500 lbs (227 kg) with lowered suspension 500 lbs (227 kg) Performance data...
BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new To ensure that your BMW con- motorcycle in over 100 countries BMW motorcycle with extra se- sistently remains in optimal con- around the globe.
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1000 km before the entered values. BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once More information on the topic of a year. The scope of the ser- service is available at: vices performed may be depen- bmw-motorrad.com/service...
Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check BMW Service Standard Scope Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert Check or replace the air filter element Telescopic fork oil change Change brake fluid in en-...
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service standard scope The activities of the BMW Service standard scope are listed in the following. The actual scope of mainte- nance work applicable for your vehicle may differ. Performing the brief test using the BMW Motorrad diagnosis system...
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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...
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Checking or replacing air cleaner ele- ment (maintenance)
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...
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Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
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-...
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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.
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36.3 psi (2.5 bar), one-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmwmotorrad.com BMW recommends *01408358567* Order No.: 01 40 8 358 567 04.2016, 1 st edition, 07...