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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine bmw‑motorrad.com Rider's Manual F 800 GS...
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Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle 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)
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BMW. It contains im- We hope you will enjoy riding portant information on how to your BMW and that all your jour- operate the controls and how to neys will be pleasant and safe make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.
Technical data. If you sell your BMW some day, voiding of the warranty. please also remember to hand NOTICE Specific instruc- over the rider's manual; it is an tions on how to operate, Optional extras.
Anti-lock brake system. development work on designs, If your BMW was supplied with equipment and accessories. Automatic Stability Con- equipment not described in Because of this, your motorcycle trol.
General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 107) Brake-fluid tank, front 106) Vehicle identification num- ber, type plate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (behind side trim panel) 109) Adjuster, spring preload Adjustment of damping characteristic (...
Underneath the seat Stowage with first-aid kit First-aid kit Toolkit ( 100) Tyre pressure table Payload table Rider's Manual ( Connector for encoding plug with Pro riding modes Install the encoding plug. 51). Diagnostic connector 133) Tool for adjusting spring preload (...
Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Pushbutton Setting the clock ( 44). with on-board com- puter Operate stopwatch 45). Multifunction display - without optional accessories standard) ( - with optional accessor- Pushbutton Select display ( 42). Resetting trip distance re- corder ( 43).
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Photosensor (brightness control) with on-board com- puter Activating the rpm redline warning ( 84). with alarm system (DWA) DWA light-emitting diode General information about the anti-theft alarm (DWA) Engine speed display...
Indicator and warning lights with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Deactivate ASC function 47). Deactivate ABS function 46). Fuel reserve ( Fuel gauge ( Turn indicators, right with LED auxiliary head- lights Operating auxiliary head- lights ( 150). Neutral Malfunction indicator lamp Turn indicators, left High-beam headlight 10 General warning light...
Multifunction display without heated handlebar grips without on-board computer without Pro riding modes without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Indicator light for engine electronics ( Clock ( Indicator light for coolant temperature ( Service-due indicator Display area for values Odometer ( Trip distance recorder Fuel gauge ( Riding modes (...
Warnings On-board computer display Mode of presentation with on-board computer Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. Distance travelled after hav- ing tapped into the fuel re- serve ( Average consumption In addition, the warning triangle 3 can also be displayed next to the values area 2.
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Warnings, overview Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes. Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode...
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Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Outside temperature warning ( x.x °C " " flashes flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up...
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Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " appears DWA battery flat ( on the display...
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Have the defective key re- The coolant temperature is too placed, preferably by an au- high. Coolant temperature too thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If possible, ride in the part-load high range to cool down the engine. Fuel down to reserve...
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Engine symbol appears on specialist workshop, preferably workshop, preferably an the display. an authorised BMW Motorrad authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. WARNING Engine warning Possible cause:...
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Replacing bulb for parking light quickly as possible by a 123). General warning light shows specialist workshop, preferably Replacing LED for brake light yellow. an authorised BMW Motorrad and rear light ( 124). LAMP + " " appears on the dealer.
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ABS deactivated flashes to draw your attention WARNING to the risk of black ice form- ABS telltale and warning ing. The display automatically light shows. Risk of black ice also applic- switches from any other mode able at over 3°C Possible cause: to the temperature reading when Risk of accident...
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BMW Motorrad Possible cause: ASC telltale and warning dealer. light slow-flashes. The rider has switched off the ASC system. Possible cause: ASC intervention Activate ASC. Self-diagnosis did not complete, with Automatic Stability Control so the ASC function is not avail-...
BMW Motorrad Seek the advice of a specialist dealer. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. DWA battery flat Service-due indicator with alarm system (DWA) General warning light shows yellow. + " " appears on the display.
ABS self-diagnosis is opened with this key as well. performed ( Consult a specialist workshop, ASC self-diagnosis is per- preferably an authorised formed ( BMW Motorrad dealer. Locking handlebars Turn the handlebars all the way to left...
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You can obtain emergency/extra identified as “authorised”. keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys NOTICE are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an A spare key attached to the...
Emergency off switch The emergency off switch is a NOTICE kill switch for switching off the (kill switch) engine quickly and easily. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than abso- lutely necessary.
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 you press a turn-indicator the ignition, push button 1 to button with the hazard warning the left and hold it in this po- Push switch 1 forward to...
Reading can be set by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Select display Switching on ignition ( 38). Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning flashers. Ignition can be switched off. Push button 1 to the left to Press button 1 again to switch switch on the left turn indicat- off the hazard warning flashers.
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with on-board computer Current consumption Distance travelled since fuel down to reserve Press button 3 to select the display in the value range 4. The following values can be dis- played: Total kilometres (shown) Press and hold INFO 1 until Trip I Trip distance 1 ( the trip distance recorder 2 has...
with on-board computer The symbol of the desired av- Switching on ignition ( 38). erage value is displayed. Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the tripmeter 2 reading is Press and hold INFO 1 until until the hours number 2 reset.
Stopwatch Operate stopwatch with on-board computer Stopwatch function Press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold If necessary, use button 1 to them down until the reading switch from the odometer to changes. the stopwatch. FLASH (redline warning) ap- When the stopwatch is You can switch from the odo-...
: Stopwatch operated by ABS telltale and warning means of button 2 in the in- light remains on. strument panel. To save the setting, press The ABS function is deactiv- button 1 and button 2 at ated. the same time and hold Activating the ABS them down until the reading function...
Automatic Stability Release button 1 within two ASC telltale and warning seconds. light shows. Control (ASC) ABS telltale and warning Release button 1 within two with Automatic Stability Control light remains off or contin- seconds. (ASC) ues to flash. ASC telltale and warning light remains on.
Electronic Suspension ASC telltale and warn- ing light goes out; if self- Adjustment (ESA) diagnosis has not completed it with Electronic Suspension Ad- starts flashing. justment (ESA) Release button 1 within two seconds. Possible settings ASC telltale and warning With the help of Electronic light remains off or contin- Suspension Adjustment (ESA), ues to flash.
Using the riding modes NORM : Normal damping action Repeatedly press button 1 until BMW Motorrad has developed SPORt : Sporty damping ac- the setting you want to use 4 operational scenarios for your tion appears on the display.
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Throttle grip is in idle position NOTICE for a short period of time. Brake lever is not operated. Detailed information regarding Activation completed. the off-road mode can be found The adjusted riding mode 3 is in the section entitled "Engineer- displayed without a selection ing details".
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Installing encoding plug with Pro riding modes Press in the lock 2 and pull off the protective cap 3. with Pro riding modes Switch off the ignition ( 39). Remove seat ( 52). When riding off-road with road tyres: Insert encoding plug 4. ENDURO Activate 4 riding...
heating the grips quickly: it is ad- NOTICE NOTICE visable to switch back to stage one as soon as the grips are If the encoding plug is in place, The increase in power consump- warm. the disabled driving safety sys- tion caused by having the heated approx.
Installing the seat Turn the key to the left in seat Lift the rear seat bench 2 at lock 1 and hold it in this pos- the front and release the igni- Engage the seat in holders 3. ition while pressing down the tion key.
Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Installing the seat ( 53). Rider's Manual Stowing the Rider’s Manual Use a plastic-sheathed steel Tuck the Rider’s Manual(s) into ATTENTION cable to secure the helmet to the pocket provided.
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Stowing the pocket in the rear of the vehicle.
Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with alarm system (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, disconnect...
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Activation with motion movements occurring in transit Activation of the alarm function is indicated by the turn indicators could trigger the alarm. sensor flashing twice and the alarm tone Deactivating motion sounding twice. sensor Conserving battery in the control unit (DWA deactivated) The DWA switches off to con- serve the battery if it has been...
Alarm function Alarm Reason for an alarm Once you have deactivated the with alarm system (DWA) alarm function, the DWA LED Alarm triggers indicates the reason for potential alarm activation for one minute: A DWA alarm can be triggered Flashes once: motion sensor: motorcycle was tilted towards Motion sensor.
Deactivation you want to deactivate the alarm function after the receiver has with alarm system (DWA) shut down in this way, you have to switch the ignition on. Deactivating alarm function Programming NOTICE with alarm system (DWA) Note that you can deactivate the Programming options alarm function with the ignition You can customise the follow-...
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Default settings Press button 1 three times. Step 1: Do you want a con- firmation tone to sound after Acknowledgement tone sounds The anti-theft alarm ships with activation/deactivation of the once. the following default settings: anti-theft alarm? Within ten seconds, switch off Confirmation alarm tone after Yes: the ignition.
Registering remote The anti-theft alarm LED goes Yes: out and four acknowledgement control Press button 1. tones sound. Registering additional Press button 2. remote controls Under what with alarm system (DWA) circumstances is programming aborted? When is it necessary to Programming is cancelled by register a remote control? switching off the ignition prior to...
Termination of When is it necessary to Acknowledgement tone sounds twice. synchronise the remote registration You can now register a maximum control? Registration is terminated in the of four remote control units with following situations: The remote control has to be the anti-theft alarm.
Battery Synchronising remote control with alarm system (DWA) When does the battery have to be changed? The batteries in the remote con- trol must be renewed after ap- proximately 2-3 years. You can tell that the battery is weak if the Remove screw 1 and remove LED does not light up or lights bottom part of housing 2.
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remote control has to be activ- ated. To activate the remote con- trol, make sure that it is within range of the receiver and press button 1 twice. LED 2 starts flashing and then goes out after a few seconds. The remote control is again ready for use.
Have the headlight set sure that it does not move out accordingly by a specialist of position. workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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3. rect headlight beam throw, have horizontal axis. Tighten screws 1 on left and the setting checked by a special- Tighten screws 1 on left and right. ist workshop, preferably an au- right. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 Risk of accident counter-clockwise to reduce Do not attempt to adjust the Adjusting clutch lever the span between the clutch brake lever unless the motor- lever and the handlebar grip. cycle is at a standstill. WARNING NOTICE Adjusting the clutch lever...
Impaired handling. NOTICE Adjust spring-strut damping to suit spring preload. The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the brake lever If you want to increase spring forward. preload, use the tool from the on-board toolkit to turn knob 1 Spring preload clockwise.
Adjust the damping for Basic setting of spring rear wheel preload, rear Make sure the ground is level Turn the adjuster knob clock- and firm and place the motor- wise as far as it will go. (Two- cycle on its stand. up with luggage) Stow the on-board toolkit in its correct position.
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Basic setting of rear- suspension damping characteristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 1.5 turns. (One-up without luggage) Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 1.5 turns. (One-up with luggage) Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then...
Your authorised Carefully try out the limits of Risk of falling BMW Motorrad dealer will be the motorcycle's bank angle Do not exceed the permissible glad to advise you on the correct and adapt your style of riding gross weight and be sure to clothing for every purpose.
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with cases with tank rucksack fect the handling of your motor- cycle, e.g.: Note the maximum permissible Spring-strut and shock-ab- with aluminium cases payload of the tank rucksack sorber system not set up cor- (see also the section entitled Make sure that the weight is rectly "Accessories").
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Maximum speed with Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter knobbly tyres or winter Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel tyres monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating DANGER and damage.
Risk of overheating Always before riding Do not tamper with the vehicle in any way that could result in off: ATTENTION tuned performance. Check operation of the brake Engine running for prolonged Comply with checklist system. period with vehicle at stand- Check operation of the lights At regular intervals, use the still...
Check brake-fluid level, front ABS self-diagnosis is brakes ( 106). performed ( Check the brake-fluid level, rear ASC self-diagnosis is per- brakes ( 107). formed ( Checking coolant level Select neutral or, if a gear is 109). engaged, pull the clutch lever. Lubricate the chain ( 134).
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The ABS telltale and warning dealer. light goes out. Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis The 'General' warning light changes from yellow to red. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- forms self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis starts...
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ASC self-diagnosis Check all the indicator and ABS self-diagnosis not warning lights. BMW Motorrad ASC performs completed self-diagnosis to ensure its op- ASC self-diagnosis not The ABS function is not avail- erability. Self-diagnosis is per- completed able, because self-diagnosis formed automatically when you switch on the ignition.
Running in Tyres Mileage until the first New tyres have a smooth sur- Engine running-in check face. This must be roughened by Until the running-in check, riding in a restrained manner at 500...1200 km vary the throttle opening and various heel angles until the tyres engine-speed range frequently;...
Off-roading After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends checking the following after riding the motorcycle off-road: Press button 1 and button 2 Tyre pressure at the same time and hold The rpm redline warning indic-...
Rims place with the load shifting for- Increased brake pad wear BMW Motorrad recommends ward from the rear to the front Check the thickness of the checking the rims for damage wheel. The sharper the vehicle brake pads more frequently after off-roading.
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Delayed braking action or poor Think ahead and brake in good braking efficiency must be BMW Motorrad ABS prevents time until full braking efficiency the front wheel from locking up. reckoned with in the following is restored.
Parking your Extend the side stand and prop ATTENTION the motorcycle on the stand. motorcycle If the camber of the roadway Centre stand folds in due to Side stand permits, turn the handlebars all sharp movements Switch off the engine. the way to the left.
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Recommended fuel ATTENTION WARNING grade Engine operation with leaded Escape of fuel due to heat- Super unleaded (max. 10 % fuel induced expansion if fuel ethanol, E10) tank is overfilled Damage to catalytic converter 95 ROZ/RON Risk of falling Do not attempt to run the 89 AKI vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel Do not overfill the fuel tank.
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. Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Open protective cap 1. Do not fill the tank past the Reserve fuel bottom edge of the filler neck.
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adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. At the rear, secure the straps ATTENTION to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Trapping of components Tighten all the straps uniformly; Component damage ATTENTION the vehicle's suspension should Do not trap components such be compressed as tightly as Vehicle topples to side when...
BMW Motorrad pens the braking force that can much lower coefficients of friction ABS will be unable to prevent be transmitted to the road can than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
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Within the limits imposed by a fault message to be issued: WARNING physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- Riding for a lengthy period with sures directional stability on any Brake system not regularly the front wheel lifted off the surface.
Do not take risks that would rider and for use on public roads. BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to negate the additional safety The extent to which the rider af- counteract their effects.
The speeds of the front and on the centre stand or an auxil- The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- rear wheels are compared as iary stand, engine idling or with able to control a situation of this one means of detecting the rear a gear engaged.
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venes at a later point compared achieve maximum riding sta- In each mode ABS and/or ASC with on-road mode. The sys- bility. The ASC intervention in can be switched off. The follow- tem tolerates if the rear wheel riding mode ROAD is carried ing descriptions always apply to slightly loses contact with the out at a later point compared...
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Mode changes Changing over the ABS and ASC functions for the corresponding riding mode when you are mov- ing is only possible in certain op- erating conditions: No drive torque on the rear wheel. No brake pressure in the brake system.
Replacing number-plate cial tools and a thorough know- light bulbs ( 125). ledge of the technology involved. Removing battery If you are in doubt consult a 131). specialist workshop, preferably Open-ended spanner your authorised BMW Motorrad Width across flats 17 dealer.
(83 30 0 402 242). Install the front-wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand without also using the auxiliary stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle BMW Motorrad has assembled topples...
Make sure the motorcycle is standing firmly. Engine oil Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of oil level reading, because oil level is Align the two adapters 2 so Apply uniform pressure to push temperature-dependent (the that the front forks are securely the front-wheel stand down higher the temperature, the seated.
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Make sure the engine is at op- Remove the oil dipstick and erating temperature and hold check the oil level. the motorcycle upright. with centre stand ATTENTION Vehicle topples to side when being lifted on to stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Remove oil dipstick 1.
Brake system permissible because they can attack coated components of Check operation of brakes the engine, BMW Motorrad Pull the front brake lever. recommends BMW Motorrad The pressure point must be ADVANTEC Pro oil. clearly perceptible.
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Brake-pad thickness less than permissible minimum Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Diminished braking effect, dam- an authorised BMW Motorrad age to the brakes dealer. In order to ensure the depend- ability of the brake system, do...
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Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Check brake-fluid level, WARNING to ascertain their thickness. front brakes...
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Have the defect rectified as NOTICE quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Wear of the brake pads causes an authorised BMW Motorrad the brake fluid level in the reser- dealer. voir to sink. Check the brake-fluid level, rear brakes...
Have the defect rectified as NOTICE quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Wear of the brake pads causes an authorised BMW Motorrad the brake fluid level in the reser- dealer. voir to sink. Clutch Checking clutch function Pull the clutch lever.
Fasten the rubber grommet1 Clutch play is out of tolerance: over the nuts. Adjusting clutch play ( 109). Adjusting clutch play Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Turn the handlebars all the way to the right.
Topping up coolant Impaired handling characteristics Tyre pressure, front of the motorcycle, shorter useful tyre life Always check that the tyre 2.5 bar (Two-up and/or with pressures are correct. luggage, tyre cold) Tyre pressure, rear WARNING Tendency of valve inserts in- stalled vertically top open 2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold) by themselves at high riding...
Detailed information is available from your authorised If the tyre tread is worn to min- Riding with badly worn tyres BMW Motorrad dealer or in the imum: Risk of accident due to impaired internet at: Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- handling bmw-motorrad.com...
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Effect of wheel size on portant to consult a specialist workshop beforehand, preferably chassis and suspension an authorised BMW Motorrad control systems dealer. In some cases, the data Wheel size is very important as programmed into the control a parameter for the running-gear units can be changed to suit the control systems ABS and ASC.
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BMW Motorrad recommends brake calipers. the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. ATTENTION Install the front-wheel stand 101). Unwanted inward movement...
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Remove axle 4, while support- Remove spacing bushing 5 specialist workshop, preferably ing the wheel. from the left-hand side of the an authorised BMW Motorrad wheel hub. dealer. Do not remove the grease from the axle. Installing front wheel Roll the front wheel forward to remove.
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Tighten right axle clamping ATTENTION screws 1 to the specified tight- ening torque or install a suit- Front wheel installed wrong able tool to counter-hold for way round the next step in the assembly Risk of accident procedure. Note direction-of-rotation ar- rows on tyre or rim.
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If fully tightened beforehand, Tighten screws 2 to the spe- Clamp of quick-release slacken right axle clamping cified tightening torque. axle screws 1 again. Brake caliper to tele- Remove the front-wheel stand. Tightening sequence: Tighten scopic fork screws six times in alternate without centre stand sequence 38 Nm...
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Insert the ABS sensor into its Tighten right axle clamping Clamp of quick-release bore and install screw 1. screws 1 to the specified tight- axle ening torque. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Tightening sequence: Tighten Operate the brake several screws six times in alternate times until the brake pads are sequence...
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with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Remove axle nut 2. Remove quick-release axle 6 and remove adjusting plate 7. Slacken locknuts 3 on left and right by turning them counter- clockwise.
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Roll the rear wheel as far specialist workshop, preferably Install the rear wheel forward as possible and loop an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. chain 8 over the sprocket. WARNING Roll the rear wheel into the...
brake caliper and the rear Adjust chain sag ( 135). wheel. Air filter Make sure that the axle fits into the recess of the adjust- Removing air filter ing plate. Removing centre trim panel 127). Install nut 2, but do not tighten it at this point.
Switch off the ignition. Remove air filter 3. Place air filter cover 2 in posi- tion, easing the side trim pan- Install air filter Remove cover 1 for the high- els out slightly to do so. beam headlight or cover 2 for Install screws 1 with the wash- the low-beam headlight.
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Hold the new bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Disengage spring clips 4 from Connect plug 3. the fastenings and swing them aside. Remove bulb 5. Install the bulb, making sure Replace the defective bulb.
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Replacing bulb for parking Replace the defective bulb. light Bulb for parking light Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Switch off the ignition. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.
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The LED flashing turn indic- ators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. without LED turn indicators Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Pull the glass out of the re- cycle on its stand.
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Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. and remove it from the light it in the bulb housing. Replacing number-plate housing. light bulbs Replace the defective bulb. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Bulbs for flashing turn cycle on its stand.
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Remove screw 1 from the Pull the bulb out of the bulb Insert the bulb into the bulb mudguard cover and remove socket. socket. the cover. Replace the defective bulb. Light source for the number plate 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.
Installing centre trim with LED auxiliary headlights Remove screws 1 on left and panel right. An auxiliary headlight can only Connect the plug to the be replaced in its entirety. socket. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
gine by connecting leads to the on-board socket. ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and vehicle Risk of short-circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully Manoeuvre the centre trim Install screws 1 on left and insulated crocodile clips at both panel into position.
from the on-board electrical NOTICE NOTICE system. The spring-strut screw can be Do not use proprietary start-as- used as an alternative to the bat- sist sprays or other products to tery's negative terminal. start the engine. Run the engine of the donor Installing centre trim panel vehicle during jump-starting.
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NOTICE Disconnect the battery at multifunction display remain off the battery terminals before when the ignition is switched BMW Motorrad has developed a charging. on) it has to be disconnec- float charger specially designed ted from the on-board cir- for compatibility with the elec-...
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Charging battery when Charge via the charging socket, Place the motorcycle on its with the battery connected stand on firm, even ground. disconnected to the motorcycle's on-board with alarm system (DWA) charge the battery using a suit- electrical system. If applicable, switch off the anti- able charger.
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Installing the seat ( 53). right. order to ensure that the service- Setting the clock ( 44). due indicator functions correctly. If you want to have the date set consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Place the motorcycle on its have the electric circuits checked workshop or other authorised stand on firm, even ground. by a specialist workshop, persons during your next BMW Removing centre trim panel preferably an authorised Service appointment. 127). BMW Motorrad dealer.
Lubricate the drive chain every 1000 km at the latest. Lubric- ate the chain more frequently if the motorcycle is ridden in wet, dusty or dirty conditions. Switch the ignition off and se- lect neutral. Clean the drive chain with a suitable cleaning product, dry it Press the locks 1 on both Seat diagnostic connector 2 in...
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Adjust chain sag Tighten locknuts 2 on left and right to the specified tightening Make sure the ground is level torque. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm Tighten quick-release axle nut 1 to the specified tight- Use a screwdriver to push the...
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Permissible chain length max 144.30 mm (measured centre to centre over 10 pins, chain pulled taut) If the chain has stretched to the maximum permissible length: Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
BMW If the maximum load capacity BMW is unable to accept any li- vehicles and, consequently, as stated in the technical data ability whatsoever for parts and they are not sufficient in some is exceeded.
Luggage accessory remains operational if the ignition is subsequently Lashing luggage switched off. Approximately 15 minutes after ignition is turned off, power sockets are switched off to lessen the burden on the on-board electrical system. Low-wattage electrical accessor- ies might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics.
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Turn key 1 in the case lock to Push yellow button 4 down ATTENTION right angles with the forward and at the same time open the direction of travel. lid of the case. Closure of carrying handle Keep the yellow latch 2 held with case lock latched Close cases and fold out the carry handle 3.
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Adjusting case volume Removing cases with cases with cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open the latching flap. Turn key 1 in the case lock to Take a firm grip of the handle right angles with the forward and lift the case out of the...
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Push latching flap 5 down as Contact your authorised cessary pulling up red release far as it will go and hold it in BMW Motorrad dealer if you lever 4. this position. cannot find your combination of Push red release lever 4 down.
Topcase Opening topcase with topcase Push yellow button 4 forward Press down firmly on the top- and at the same time push the case lid to close. topcase lid up. ATTENTION Closing topcase Closure of carrying handle Turn key 1 in the topcase lock with topcase with case lock latched to the vertical position.
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Removing the topcase and remove the key from the lock. with topcase Adjusting topcase volume with topcase Open the topcase and remove all its contents. Pull back red release lever 4. Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open latching flap 5. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Take a firm grip of the handle to the vertical position.
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Push latching flap 5 fully stated on the label inside the closed and hold it in this topcase. position. Contact your authorised BMW Push red release lever 4 for- Motorrad dealer if you cannot ward. find your combination of vehicle The latching flap engages.
Push lock housing 2 down, Maximum permissible NOTICE making sure that the latch speed for riding with top- toggle grips firmly in the lid. The case lid can be opened at case fitted to the vehicle To secure the lock, turn the either the left or the right latch.
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Installing case lid Removing cases Allow the case and the case carrier to cool down before re- with aluminium cases with aluminium cases moving the case. Place the case lid on the case. Pull the case back as far as it Close one latch of the case lid.
Opening topcase Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you with aluminium topcase cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label. The values for the combination described here are as follows: Maximum permissible speed for riding with...
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Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Set the topcase on the top- case rack and push it forward Set the latch 3 on the lid. Push lock housing 2 down- in such a way that mounts on wards in order to release the Push lock housing 2 down, topcase rack 5 and on top- catch 3.
Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot conditions only. Always comply find your combination of vehicle with the road traffic regulations in force in the country in which the and topcase on the label.
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Press button 1 again to switch off the auxiliary headlights.
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning to allow the friction and heat to and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...
BMW rubber-care with a wet cloth. Plastics products. Chrome ATTENTION ATTENTION Use plenty of water and BMW Use of unsuitable cleaning Application of silicone sprays shampoo to clean chrome, par- to rubber seals agents ticularly if it has been exposed to...
BMW Motorrad recommends Stand the motorcycle in a dry sources of dirt, for example tree applying only BMW car wax or room in such a way that there resin or pollen. products containing carnauba is no load on either wheel wax or synthetic wax.
Troubleshooting chart The engine does not start: Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling.
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to telescopic fork M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 25 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Axle screw in front quick-re- lease axle M14 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value...
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Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M10 x 1.5 20 Nm Multi-wax spray Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block M10 x 1.5 30 Nm...
Engine oil, capacity approx. 2.9 l, with filter change Specification SAE 15W-50, 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 Pro oil. BMW recommends...
Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
Torque 83 Nm, at engine speed: 5750 min with regular unleaded 81 Nm, at engine speed: 5750 min with power reduction to 35 kW 63 Nm, at engine speed: 4000 min with power reduction to 35 kW 61 Nm, at engine speed: 4000 min with regular unleaded Maximum engine speed max 9000 min...
Frame Frame type Tubular spaceframe Type plate location Steering head, front top Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head Chassis and suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down fork Spring travel, front 230 mm, at wheel with lowered suspension 192 mm, at 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 Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front 5.0 mm, when new min 4.5 mm, wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper and fixed disc...
Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site. Speed category, front/rear tyres...
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Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" MTH2 Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17 Load index, rear tyre min 66 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Balance weight for the rear wheel (One half of max 80 g the weights must be attached to the left and the other half to the right of the wheel rim)
Electrical system Main fuse 30 A, voltage regulator Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Electrical rating of on-board sockets Battery Battery type...
Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 6, brake light/rear light unit Light source for the number 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...
Weights Vehicle kerb weight 217 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without OE Maximum payload 227 kg with lowered suspension 227 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with power reduction to 35 kW 165 km/h...
BMW Motorrad has an extensive dealer. network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances In order to help ensure that your torcycle in more than 100 coun-...
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1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.
Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check BMW Service standard scope Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air filter element Check or replace air filter element Oil change in the tele- scopic forks Change brake fluid, entire...
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope The activities in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of main- tenance work for your vehicle may differ. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
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BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, if reached beforehand...
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...
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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Ambient temperature Position on the vehicle, 15 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Outside temperature Removal, 131 warning, 31 Technical data, 169 Control, 16 Reading, 32 Brake fluid Engineering details, 92 Checking fluid level, front, 106 Anti-theft alarm, 57 operate, 46 Checking fluid level, rear, 107 Warnings, 34 Self-diagnosis, 81 Reservoir, front, 13...
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Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmwmotorrad.com BMW recommends *01408358561* Order No.: 01 40 8 358 561 04.2016, 1 th edition, 01...
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