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G 310 GS
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL G 310 GS MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Phone number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 WELCOME TO We congratulate you on your choice of a vehicle from BMW Motorrad and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new vehicle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL INSTRUC- OPERATION TIONS Ignition Lights Quick & easy reference Turn indicators Abbreviations and sym- Multifunction display bols Date and time Equipment Resetting trip distance Technical data Resetting the average Currency values Additional sources of Seat information Certificates and operat- ing licences ADJUSTMENT Data memory...
  • Page 5 ENGINEERING DE- CARE TAILS Care products Washing the vehicle General instructions Cleaning easily dam- Antilock braking sys- aged components Care of paintwork Vehicle preservation MAINTENANCE Laying up the motor- cycle General notes Restoring motorcycle Toolkit to use Front-wheel stand Rear-wheel stand Engine oil TECHNICAL DATA Brake system...
  • Page 6 SERVICE Reporting safety-rel- evant defects BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad Service history BMW Motorrad Mo- bility services Maintenance work Maintenance sched- Maintenance confirm- ations Service confirmations INDEX...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 9 QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY...

  • Page 10: Abbreviations And Sym

    The vehicles are DANGER High-risk haz- assembled com- ard. Non-avoidance leads plete with all the to fatal or severe injury. BMW Motorrad ATTENTION Special notes optional equipment and precautionary meas- originally ordered. ures. Non-compliance can lead to damage to the vehicle or ac-...

  • Page 11: Equipment

    EQUIPMENT The vehicle-specific data may When you ordered your deviate from these, for example BMW Motorrad, you chose as a result of selected optional various items of custom equipment, the national-mar- equipment. These operating ket version or country-specific instructions describe the measuring procedures.

  • Page 12: Additional Sources Of

    Information on data that has general information about been stored or exchanged can BMW Motorrad, in relation to be obtained from the manufac- technology, for example, are turer of the vehicle, for example available for download from via a separate booklet.
  • Page 13 The vehicle owner can also re- companies which collect or quest that a BMW Motorrad process personal data. retailer or another qualified Vehicle users have the right to service partner or specialist...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS In the context of applicable Operating conditions of sys- laws, public agencies are en- tem components, for example titled in individual cases to read filling levels, tyre pressure Malfunctions and faults in im- out data from the vehicle them- portant system components, selves.
  • Page 15 The information can be read Data input and data transfer out by a BMW Motorrad in the vehicle retailer or another qualified General Depending on the equipment, service partner or specialist comfort and customised workshop. The legally stip- settings can be stored in the...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS data can be deleted at any Services time. General If the vehicle has a wireless This data is transferred to third connection, this enables the parties only if personally re- exchange of data between the quested within the context of vehicle and other systems.
  • Page 17 the normal provision of ser- vices requires legal permission, contractual agreement or con- sent. It is also possible to have the entire data connection ac- tivated or deactivated. Stat- utory functions are excluded from this. Services from other providers When using online services from other providers, these services are subject to the re- sponsibility and the data pro-...

  • Page 18: General Views

    GENERAL VIEWS...
  • Page 19 GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 20: General View, Left Side

    GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE with extra socket Power socket ( 107) Adjusting ring for spring preload (behind the frame panel) ( Seat lock ( Chain settings ( Type plate Engine oil level indicator Tyre pressure table (on left fork leg) (...

  • Page 21: General View, Right Side

    GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Num- Coolant expansion tank Oil filler opening ( Rear brake-fluid tank (be- hind side panel) ( Luggage carrier (...

  • Page 22: Underneath The Seat

    GENERAL VIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT Battery ( Operating instructions Toolkit ( Fuses ( 101) Diagnostic connector 102) Gripping clamp...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Switch, Left

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT Headlight flasher ( Rocker switch, lights Turn indicators ( Horn...

  • Page 24: Multifunction Switch, Right

    GENERAL VIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 25: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Button ( Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Warning lights ( Photosensor for the bright- ness control in the multi- function display rpm redline warning...

  • Page 26: Status Indicators

    STATUS INDICATORS...
  • Page 27 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY WARNING INDICATORS SERVICE DISPLAY FUEL RESERVE REV. COUNTER...

  • Page 28: Warning And Indicator Lights

    STATUS INDICATORS WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS Neutral indicator light High beam indicator light Turn signal indicator light Fuel reserve indicator light Warning light for vehicle voltage ( General warning light ABS warning light ( Warning light, drive mal- function (...

  • Page 29: Multifunction Display

    MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY On-board computer Display area for values Service display ( Clock ( Warning symbols ( Gear; "N" indicates neutral Speed Engine speed ( Fuel level (...

  • Page 30: Warning Indicators

    STATUS INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the ap- propriate warning lights and warning symbols appear. The possible warnings are lis- ted on the next pages.
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. Vehicle voltage is too low ( is displayed. flashes red. Coolant tempe- rature too high lights up is displayed. Engine in emer- yellow. gency-operation mode ( lights up Engine warning flashes.
  • Page 32 Have the fault rectified as Battery is faulty. quickly as possible by a spe- Have the fault rectified as cialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a spe- an authorised BMW Motorrad cialist workshop, preferably dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: dealer.
  • Page 33 The engine is in emergency-op- cialist workshop, preferably eration mode. Avoid high load and rpm an authorised BMW Motorrad ranges if possible. dealer. Have the fault rectified as It is possible to continue rid-...
  • Page 34 BMW Motorrad re- ABS function is not avail- tailer. able or is only conditionally It is possible to continue to available.

  • Page 35: Service Display

    BMW Motorrad authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. The motorcycle remains op- Fuel down to reserve erationally safe and is suitably lights up. road-safe. The value of the motorcycle is preserved to the greatest WARNING possible extent. Irregular engine operation or...

  • Page 36: Fuel Reserve

    STATUS INDICATORS SERVICE displayed constantly When the next service is due within a month, the word If the service due date has 1 and service due passed or the service distance SERVICE date 3 are displayed. is exceeded, 1 is SERVICE displayed constantly whenever the vehicle is in use.

  • Page 37: Rev. Counter

    When the motorcycle is High engine speed range rpm redline warning propped on its side stand 56). the slight angle of inclination means that the sensor cannot register the fuel level correctly. This is the reason why the range is recalculated only when the side stand is in the retracted position.
  • Page 38 OPERATION...
  • Page 39 IGNITION LIGHTS TURN INDICATORS MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY DATE AND TIME RESETTING TRIP DISTANCE RESETTING THE AVERAGE VALUES SEAT...

  • Page 40: Ignition

    OPERATION IGNITION Keys You receive 2 vehicle keys. Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel filler cap lock and seat lock are all operated with the same key. Engaging steering lock Push the ignition key 1 into the steering lock and turn to ATTENTION the LOCK position, moving Handlebars turned in wrong...

  • Page 41: Lights

    Pre-Ride-Check is performed. Emergency-off or operation mode ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed ( WARNING Switching off ignition Operation of the kill switch while riding Risk of fall due to rear wheel locking Do not operate the kill switch when riding. Turn the ignition key 1 to the OFF position.
  • Page 42 OPERATION ignition on for longer than ab- High beam indicator light solutely necessary. lights up. Move switch 1 to the centre The low-beam headlight position. switches on automatically The blue high beam indicator under the following conditions: light goes out. When the engine is started.

  • Page 43: Turn Indicators

    Daytime riding light is The turn indicator telltale switched on. light flashes. Move switch 1 to the centre Push switch 1 to the right. position. The right turn indicator is The low-beam headlight is switched on. switched on. The turn indicator telltale light flashes.

  • Page 44: Multifunction Display

    OPERATION MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Selecting display Requirement Current fuel consumption: The vehicle is at a standstill. CONSA Average speed: SPEED Switch on the ignition. Date: DATE The on-board computer read- Settings: SETUP ings appear on the display. Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until the desired value is displayed.

  • Page 45: Date And Time

    DATE AND TIME Setting clock Select the display ( 38). 2 is displayed. SETUP Press button 1 briefly to in- crease the date 7. Press and hold button 1 once the desired date has been set. Month 6 flashes. Press button 1 briefly to in- Long-press button 1.

  • Page 46: Resetting The Average Values

    OPERATION SEAT Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Press button 1 and hold it down until value 3 is reset. RESETTING THE AVERAGE VALUES Select the display ( 38).
  • Page 47 Installing seat Engage seat 1 with mount 3 centred in battery tray 4. Position detent pin 2 and push it into the lock.
  • Page 48 ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 49 MIRRORS HEADLIGHT SPRING PRELOAD BRAKES CLUTCH...

  • Page 50: Mirrors

    ADJUSTMENT MIRRORS Right mirror (lock nut) to adapter Adjusting mirrors 22 Nm (Left-hand thread) Left mirror (lock nut) to adapter 22 Nm Push protective cap 1 over the threaded fastener. HEADLIGHT Turn the mirror to the desired Adjusting headlight for position.

  • Page 51: Spring Preload

    Pull frame panel 3 out of the When the motorcycle is again grommets and remove it. ridden with a lower load: Have the basic settings of the headlight restored by a spe- cialist workshop, best of all by a BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 52: Brakes

    ADJUSTMENT To increase spring preload, Engage frame panel 3 in use the appropriate tool from grommets 4. Align frame panel 3 with flat the on-board toolkit to turn nut 5. adjusting ring 1 in arrow dir- ection A. To reduce spring preload, use the appropriate tool from the on-board toolkit to turn ad- justing ring 1 in arrow direc-...

  • Page 53: Clutch

    CLUTCH WARNING Adjusting clutch lever Adjusting the handbrake lever while riding WARNING Risk of accident Adjusting the clutch lever Do not attempt to adjust the while riding handbrake lever unless the Risk of accident motorcycle is at a standstill. Adjust the clutch lever only when the motorcycle is at a standstill.
  • Page 54 RIDING...
  • Page 55 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN RPM REDLINE WARNING BRAKES PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer will Set spring preload to suit total be happy to advise you on weight. the correct clothing for every with topcase purpose.
  • Page 57 Top speed Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left. DANGER Stow heavy items at the bot- Maximum speed of the mo- tom. torcycle is higher than the permissible maximum rated speed of the tyres Risk of accident due to tyre damage at high speed Comply with the tyre-spe- cific speed restrictions.
  • Page 58 RIDING Risk of burn injury ATTENTION CAUTION Unburned fuel in catalytic converter Engine and exhaust system Damage to catalytic converter become very hot when the Note the points listed for vehicle is in use protection of the catalytic Risk of burn injury converter.

  • Page 59: Regular Check

    Tampering Every 3rd refuelling stop Check the engine oil level 74). ATTENTION Check the brake pad thick- Tampering with the motor- ness, front brakes ( 76). cycle (e.g. engine manage- Check the brake pad thick- ment ECU, throttle valves, ness, rear brakes ( 77).
  • Page 60 RIDING itself off if you start it with the aborted if you start the engine gearbox in neutral and then en- before it completes. gage a gear before retracting Phase 1 the side stand. Keep throttle grip closed or turn it only slightly. For a cold engine start and low temperatures: pull clutch.

  • Page 61: Running In

    (The motorcycle has to reach quickly as possible by a spe- a defined minimum speed cialist workshop, preferably an for the wheel sensors to be authorised BMW Motorrad re- checked: min 5 km/h) tailer. If an indicator showing an ABS ABS self-diagnosis...

  • Page 62: Rpm Redline Warning

    RIDING Tyres Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on New tyres have a smooth twisting, fairly hilly roads. surface. This must be Comply with the rpm limits roughened by riding in a for running in. restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are Running-in speed...

  • Page 63: Brakes

    The rpm redline warn- front wheel. Remember to pull ing 1 lights up when the clutch at the same time. BMW Motorrad ABS prevents the following engine speed is the front wheel from locking. reached: In the "emergency braking situ- >10000 min...

  • Page 64: Parking Your Motorcycle

    RIDING Wet and dirty brakes PARKING YOUR Wetness and dirt on the brake MOTORCYCLE discs and the brake pads di- Side stand minish braking efficiency. Switch off the engine. Delayed braking action or poor On a gradient, the motorcycle braking efficiency must be should always face uphill;...

  • Page 65: Refuelling

    REFUELLING a lengthy period of time. More Fuel grade information is available from Requirement your authorised BMW Motorrad For optimum fuel consumption, retailer. fuel has to be sulphur-free or with the lowest sulphur content Recommended fuel possible.
  • Page 66 RIDING ATTENTION Component damage Component damage caused by overfilled fuel tank Overfilling the fuel tank will cause excess fuel to penet- rate the carbon canister and cause component damage. Open the protective cap 2. Fill the fuel tank up to the Unlock the cap of the fuel lower edge of the filler neck tank by turning ignition key 1...

  • Page 67: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    the fuel reserve indicator light is switched off. The "usable fuel capacity" specified in the technical data is the quantity that the fuel tank could hold if refilled after it had been run dry and the engine had cut out due to a lack of fuel.
  • Page 68 RIDING Uniformly tighten all the straps. The vehicle's springs are com- pressed. ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs. At the front, loop a strap over the bottom fork bridge on each side.
  • Page 70 ENGINEERING DETAILS...
  • Page 71 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM...
  • Page 72 ENGINEERING DETAILS What are the effects of GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS surface irregularities? To find out more on the sub- Humps and surface irregular- ject of engineering go to: ities can cause the wheels to bmw-motorrad.com/technik lose contact temporarily with the road surface; if this hap- ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM pens the braking force that How does ABS work?
  • Page 73 BMW Motorrad ABS? In addition to problems with Within the limits im- the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex- posed by physics, the ceptional riding conditions can BMW Motorrad ABS ensures lead to a fault message being directional stability on any issued.
  • Page 74 Risk of accident of safety offered by this sys- In order to ensure that tem. the BMW Motorrad ABS is always maintained in optimum condition, it is essential for you to comply strictly with the specified inspection intervals.
  • Page 76 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 77 GENERAL NOTES TOOLKIT FRONT-WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH COOLANT TYRES WHEEL RIMS WHEELS CHAIN LIGHTING JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...

  • Page 78: General Notes

    Further information on main- Adjust the chain tension tenance and repair work is 93). available from your authorised Open-ended spanner BMW Motorrad retailer in the Width across flats 10/16 form of a DVD. Adjust the mirror arm 44). Some of the work requires...

  • Page 79: Front-Wheel Stand

    See the instructions issued with the front-wheel stand for the details of the correct ATTENTION procedure for installation. Use of the BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad offers an aux- front-wheel stand without iliary stand suitable for every accompanying use of centre vehicle.

  • Page 80: Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to help you with the selection of a suitable auxiliary stand. ENGINE OIL Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of oil level ATTENTION reading, because oil level is Vehicle toppling sideways...
  • Page 81 Engine oil, quantity for preferably an authorised topping up BMW Motorrad retailer. To protect the environ- 0.18 l (Difference between ment, BMW Motorrad re- MIN and MAX) commends occasionally check- Check the engine oil level ing the engine oil after a jour- 74).

  • Page 82: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Note wear marks 2. BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake-pad wear limit, Checking brake pad thickness, front front brakes Make sure the ground is level min 1.0 mm (Friction pad and firm and place the motor- only, without backing plate.
  • Page 83 BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad recommends installing only genuine brake pads from BMW Motorrad. Note chamfer 2. Checking brake pad thickness, rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor-...
  • Page 84 Make sure the ground is level system, do not permit the and firm and hold the motor- brake pads to wear past the cycle upright. minimum permissible thick- ness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 85 If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes Turn the handlebars to a pos-...
  • Page 86 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- Brake fluid, DOT4 cialist workshop, preferably an It is not permissible for the authorised BMW Motorrad re- brake fluid level to be below tailer. the MIN mark. (Brake fluid reservoir horizontal)

  • Page 87: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch-lever play Engage frame panel 2 in grommets 4. Align frame panel 2 with flat nut 5.

  • Page 88: Coolant

    MAINTENANCE Clutch-lever play is in tolerance: COOLANT Install cover 2. Checking coolant level Adjusting clutch-lever play Requirement The engine is cold. Hold the motorcycle upright, preferably with the assistance of another person. Disengage cover 4. Slacken knurled nut 2. Pull the clutch cable up slightly to relieve adjusting sleeve 3.

  • Page 89: Tyres

    Coolant full quantity Antifreeze and corrosion in- hibitor 150 ml (Difference between MIN- and MAX-mark) Check the coolant level 82). When the coolant reaches the Coolant, specified level specified level: Close the cap of the coolant Between MIN and MAX expansion tank.

  • Page 90: Wheel Rims

    Place the motorcycle on its shop and replaced if neces- stand on firm, even ground. sary, preferably by an author- Measure the tyre tread depth ised BMW Motorrad dealer. in the main tread grooves with wear marks.

  • Page 91: Wheels

    The wheel sizes are very im- BMW Motorrad recommends portant for the ABS. In par- you use the BMW Motorrad ticular, the diameter and the rear-wheel stand. width of a vehicle's wheels are Install the rear-wheel stand programmed into the control 73).
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE Loosen clamping bolts 1. Withdraw quick-release axle 4, support the front wheel when doing this. ATTENTION Removal of front wheel not in compliance with correct procedure Damage to wheel speed sensor Remove screw 3. Note the wheel-speed Loosen clamping bolts 2. sensor when rolling out the Press quick-release axle front wheel.
  • Page 93 Tightening threaded fasten- Note direction-of-rotation ers to incorrect tightening arrows on tyre or rim. torque Damage, or threaded fasten- ers work loose Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 94 MAINTENANCE operate the brake lever in this process. ATTENTION Install the front-wheel stand Installation of front wheel 73). not in compliance with cor- rect procedure Damage to wheel speed sensor Note the wheel-speed sensor when rolling in the front wheel. Roll the front wheel into pos- ition between the front forks.
  • Page 95 Before driving, check that Tighten clamping bolts 1 the brakes respond without to the specified tightening delay. torque. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded. Removing rear wheel Lift the motorcycle, preferably with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand.
  • Page 96 MAINTENANCE Install the rear-wheel stand Tighten adjusting screws 4 on 73). left and right. Slip wooden chocks or sim- Remove chain tensioner 5 and ilar under the rear wheel to push the quick-release axle to prevent it from dropping out the right as far as it will go.
  • Page 97 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel to the rear Roll the rear wheel on the and clear of the swinging arm support into the swinging arm...
  • Page 98 MAINTENANCE rier 11 forward at the same time. Set brake-caliper support 1 on guide 2. Roll the rear wheel as far for- ward as possible and loop chain 9 over the sprocket. When rolling the rear wheel into position, take care not to damage wheel-speed sensor 10.

  • Page 99: Chain

    Insert left-hand chain ten- Slacken nut 6. Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and sioner 5. Install nut 6 with its washer, right. Use adjusting screws 4 on but do not tighten the nut at left and right to adjust chain this point.
  • Page 100 To prolong chain life, measure chain sag A. BMW Motorrad recommends Chain deflection the use of BMW Motorrad chain lubricant, or: 40...50 mm (Motorcycle with Lubricant no weight applied, supported on its side stand)

  • Page 101: Lighting

    Chain riveting is OK. If one or more rivet heads have twisted out of line: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Permissible chain length LIGHTING Replacing LED light sources max 144.30 mm (measured from the centre of 10 rivets,...

  • Page 102: Jump-Starting

    If an LED light source is faulty Wiring smoulders/ignites or contact a specialist workshop, damage to the on-board elec- preferably an authorised tronics BMW Motorrad retailer. If the motorcycle has to be jump-started connect the leads to the battery termin- CAUTION als; never attempt to jump-...

  • Page 103: Battery

    protect the starter motor and the donor battery. ATTENTION Allow both engines to run for Jump-starting with a voltage a few minutes before discon- greater than 12 V necting the jump leads. Damage to the on-board Disconnect the jump lead electronics from the negative terminal Make sure that the battery...
  • Page 104 MAINTENANCE charger's terminal clips from the battery terminals. ATTENTION The battery has to be re- On-board electronics (e.g. charged at regular inter- clock) draining connected vals in the course of a lengthy battery period of disuse. See the in- Battery is deep-discharged; structions for caring for your this voids the guarantee battery.
  • Page 105 Connecting battery to motorcycle ATTENTION First connect positive battery Battery not disconnected cable 2 and cover it with pro- in accordance with correct tective cap 3. procedure Then connect negative battery Risk of short-circuit cable 1. Always proceed in compli- Install the seat ( 41).
  • Page 106 MAINTENANCE terminal on the right in the forward direction of travel. Engage the holder on the right in battery tray 2. Swing holder 1 down and en- gage it on the left. Wiring harness 3 is in the ini- tial position. Unhook retainer 1 on the left and swing it up.

  • Page 107: Fuses

    FUSES quently have the electric Replacing fuses circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an au- ATTENTION thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Jumpering of blown fuses Install the seat ( 41). Risk of short-circuit and fire Fuse assignment Never attempt to jumper a blown fuse.

  • Page 108: Diagnostic Connector

    MAINTENANCE Remove the seat ( 40). Fuse 5 15 A (Lighting, horn) Fuse 6 7.5 A (Instrument cluster, dia- gnosis) Reserve fuses 7 There are another 3 spare Push in locks 1. fuses (7.5 A, 20 A, 30 A) in Disengage diagnostic the fuse box.
  • Page 110 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 111 GENERAL NOTES HEATED HANDLEBAR GRIPS POWER SOCKET TOPCASE LIGHT TOPCASE...

  • Page 112: General Notes

    Use of other-make products tion and use regulations applic- Safety risk BMW Motorrad cannot ex- able in your country. Your authorised amine or test each product BMW Motorrad retailer of outside origin to ensure...

  • Page 113: Power Socket

    to stage one as soon as the Cable routing grips are warm. The cables from the power sockets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they do not impede the rider. The cable routing should not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling.
  • Page 114 ACCESSORIES Hook the topcase into lug- Turn the key in the topcase gage carrier 4. Make sure lock to position 1. that hooks 2 are securely seated in corresponding keep- ers 3. Push carry handle 1 down un- til it engages. Push lock barrel 1 forward.
  • Page 115 Removing topcase with topcase Pull release lever 1 up as far as it will go. Close the lid of the topcase Turn the key in the topcase and hold it down. Check that lock to position 1. nothing is trapped between The handle pops out.

  • Page 116: Light Topcase

    ACCESSORIES Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and topcase on the label. The values for the combination described here are as follows: Maximum speed for rid- ing with a loaded top- Insert base 5 into slot 4.
  • Page 117 case nor remove it from the adapter. Removing Light topcase with topcase Light Turn the key until it is vertical in the lock. Push release lever 1 in the direction of the arrow. Open topcase lid 2. Closing Light topcase with topcase Light Turn the key until it is vertical in the lock.
  • Page 118 ACCESSORIES Payload of topcase max 3 kg...
  • Page 120 CARE...
  • Page 121 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK VEHICLE PRESERVATION LAYING UP THE MOTORCYCLE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE...

  • Page 122: Care Products

    CARE CARE PRODUCTS ATTENTION BMW Motorrad recom- mends that you use the Use of strongly acidic or cleaning and care products strongly alkaline cleaning you can obtain from your agents authorised BMW Motorrad Damage to vehicle parts Dilute in accordance with retailer.

  • Page 123: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Trim panel components cleaners or steam cleaners Clean trim panel components Corrosion or short circuit, with water and BMW Motorrad damage to labels, seals, hy- solvent cleaner. draulic brake system, elec- trical system and the motor-...

  • Page 124: Care Of Paintwork

    Damage to the rubber seals of water and motorcycle Do not use silicone sprays cleaner from the care series or care products that con- BMW Motorrad Care Products. tain silicon. This applies especially where road salt has been in use. CARE OF PAINTWORK...

  • Page 125: Vehicle Preservation

    BMW Motorrad lubricant. recommends that tar spots be Coat bright metal and removed using BMW tar re- chrome-plated parts with mover.

  • Page 126: Restoring Motorcycle To Use

    CARE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install the battery ( 100). Comply with checklist ( 53).
  • Page 128 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 129 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SCREW CONNECTIONS FUEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FINAL DRIVE FRAME CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION BRAKES WHEELS AND TYRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE FIGURES ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

    TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The engine doesn't start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand. engaged Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch to operation mode ( 35). Gear engaged and clutch not Operate the clutch or put the disengaged transmission into idle so that the idle mode indicator light...

  • Page 131: Screw Connections

    SCREW CONNECTIONS Front wheel Value Valid Screw in front-wheel quick-release axle M12 x 20 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 30 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut of the final- drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm...

  • Page 132: Fuel

    SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. Engine oil, quantity for topping 0.18 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 133: Engine

    ENGINE Engine number location Crankcase, bottom right Engine type A82A03B Engine design Water-cooled 1-cylinder 4- stroke engine with four valves operated via rocker arms, two overhead camshafts and coun- terbalance shaft Displacement 313 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 62.1 mm Compression ratio 10.9:1...

  • Page 134: Transmission

    TECHNICAL DATA TRANSMISSION Type of transmission Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 3.083, Primary transmission ratio 1:3.000, 1st gear 1:2.063, 2nd gear 1:1.588, 3rd gear 1:1.286, 4th gear 1:1.095, 5th gear 1:0.955, 6th gear FINAL DRIVE Type of final drive Chain drive Chain deflection...

  • Page 135: Chassis And Suspension

    4 mm, Wear limit WHEELS AND TYRES Recommended tyre combina- Your authorised tions BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to supply an up- to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the information posted on the internet at bmw­motorrad.com/service.

  • Page 136: Electrical System

    TECHNICAL DATA Front wheel Front-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19" Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19 Load index, front tyre min. 59 Permissible front-wheel imbal- max 5 g ance Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.0"...

  • Page 137: Dimensions

    Battery Battery type Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 8 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and NGK LMAR8J-9E designation Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high- beam headlight Bulb for parking light Bulb for tail light/brake light Light source for the number plate light Bulbs for turn indicators Bulb for auxiliary headlight...

  • Page 138: Weights

    TECHNICAL DATA WEIGHTS Vehicle kerb weight 175 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional equip- ment (OE) Wheel load, front, at unladen 82 kg weight Permissible wheel load, front max 120 kg Wheel load, rear, at unladen 90 kg weight Permissible wheel load, rear...
  • Page 140 SERVICE...
  • Page 141 REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...

  • Page 142: Reporting Safety-Relevant Defects

    SERVICE REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS with Canada export If you think that your motorcycle has a fault which may cause an accident, injury or death, you must inform the NHTSA (Na- tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration) immediately and BMW of North America, LLC. If the NHTSA receives other similar complaints, it may open an investigation.

  • Page 143: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has an extens- Have all maintenance and ive network of dealerships in repair work carried out place to look after you and confirmed in the "Service" your motorcycle in more than chapter in this manual.

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad Mobility Services

    SERVICE can also be viewed by tion about the mobility services the new vehicle owner. A available to you. BMW Motorrad retailer or a MAINTENANCE WORK specialist workshop can also BMW pre-delivery check view data that is stored in the electronic service booklet.
  • Page 145 meter reading is reached be- fore the next scheduled date for the service. The service-due indicator in the multifunction display re- minds you about one month or 1000 km in advance when the time for a service is ap- proaching, on the basis of the programmed values.

  • Page 146: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW running-in check (in- annually or every cluding oil change) 10000 km (whichever Standard BMW service comes first) Engine-oil change, with for the first time after one filter year, then every 2 years Replace air filter element every 40000 km or every Replace spark plug 4 years (whichever comes...

  • Page 147: Maintenance Confirmations

    The repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applicable for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system Checking coolant level Checking/adjusting clutch play Check throttle cable for play...
  • Page 148 SERVICE BMW pre-delivery check BMW Running-in Check carried out carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 149 BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 150 SERVICE BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 151 BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 152 SERVICE BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 153 BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 154 SERVICE BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 155 BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 156 SERVICE BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 157 BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 158 SERVICE BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 159 BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)
  • Page 160 SERVICE BMW Service carried out Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Renewing all spark plugs Replacing fuel filters and fuel hoses (at main- tenance)

  • Page 161: Service Confirmations

    SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and purchased special promo- tions. Work performed Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 162 SERVICE Work performed Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 164 INDEX Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Checking fluid level, front, 78 Checking fluid level, rear, 79 Engineering details, 66 Reservoir, front, 15 Indicator and warning Reservoir, rear, 15 light, 28 Brake pads Self-diagnosis, 55 checking front, 76 Accessories checking rear, 77 General notes, 106 Running in, 56 Power socket, 107...
  • Page 165 Clutch Engine, 27, 28 Adjusting handlebar levers, 47 In emergency operation, 26 Adjusting play, 82 parking, 35 Checking function, 81 Severe fault, 27 Checking play, 81 starting, 53 Technical data, 127 Technical data, 127 Coolant Engine oil Checking fill level, 82 Checking fill level, 74 Fill-level indicator, 15 Oil filler opening, 14...
  • Page 166 INDEX Multifunction display, 23 Keys, 34 Right multifunction switch, 18 Right side of vehicle, 15 Underneath the seat, 16 Laying up, 119 Warning and indicator Lighting Replacing LED light lights, 22 sources, 95 Technical data, 131 Headlight Lights adjusting, 44 Adjusting headlight, 44 Adjusting headlight beam Control, 17...
  • Page 167 Multifunction display, 19 Seat installing, 41 Overview, 23 Lock, 14 Selecting display, 38 removing, 40 Multifunction switch Overview, left side, 17 Service, 137 Overview, right side, 18 Display, 29 Reporting safety-relevant defects, 136 Odometer Service history, 137 Displaying (ODO), 38 Service-due indicator, 29 Settings Parking, 58...
  • Page 168 INDEX General notes, 5 Vehicle Identification Lighting, 131 Number, 15 Performance figures, 132 Spark plugs, 131 Standards, 5 Warning indicator lights, 27, 28 Transmission, 128 ABS, 28 Weights, 132 Coolant temperature, 26 Wheels and tyres, 129 Engine warning, 27 Toolkit Mode of presentation, 24 Contents, 72 Overtemperature, 26...
  • Page 169 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2020 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Original rider’s manual, printed in Germany.
  • Page 170 Important data for refuelling: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Regular unleaded (max- imum 15 % ethanol, E15) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 11.5 l Fuel reserve approx. 1 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 1.7 bar, with cold tyre; one-up and two-up Tyre pressure, rear 1.9 bar, with cold tyre;...

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