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BMW Motorrad Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 R...
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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- National-market version. to hand over this Rider's Manual; tion on operating and in- it is an important part of the mo- Optional extra.
BMW Motorrad vehicle-specific data may vary, optional equipment (OE) offered retailer. for instance due to the selected by BMW and selected optional optional equipment, national-mar- accessories (OA). This explains Electronic immobilizer. ket version or country-specific why the manual may also contain measuring procedures.
The high safety and quality stan- are required for safe vehicle op- installation instructions for dards of BMW motorcycles are eration or provide driving assis- optional accessories and general maintained by consistent, on- tance, such as driver assistance...
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Qualified service partners ual cases. The vehicle owner can have a Specialist workshops BMW Motorrad retailer or other Service providers Operating data in the vehicle qualified service partner or spe- Vehicle users may request in-...
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The information can be read out vation of dynamic driving sys- porary. The data is not stored by a BMW Motorrad retailer or tems beyond the period in which the other qualified service partner or Information about events caus- vehicle is operating.
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Multimedia data, such as music recorder in the vehicle can be to the vehicle, such as smart- for playback reset by a BMW Motorrad retailer phones, are controlled using the Address book data for use in or other qualified service partner vehicle's controls.
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used. The range of possible Vehicle manufacturer ser- the case for legally prescribed settings depends on the vices functions. particular app and the operating In the case of the vehicle man- Services of other providers system of the mobile end device. ufacturer's online services, the When using the online services particular functions are described...
General view, left side Adjusting the front compression damping (red scale value display) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Chain adjustment values Engine oil level indicator 134) OA connector for naviga- tion...
General view of left side with DDC with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) Adjust spring preload on front wheel ( 70). Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Chain adjustment values Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Engine oil level indicator 134) OA connector for naviga- tion...
General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 139) Vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) and type plate (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 138) Adjusting the front rebound-stage damping (yellow scale value display) Steering damper Coolant level indicator 141) OA connector Oil fill location ( 135) Adjusting the rear...
Indicator and warning lights ASC ( DTC ( ABS ( Turn indicator, left General warning light (in conjunction with indica- tor lights in the display) Turn indicator, right Fuel reserve ( Neutral position (idling) High beam Cruise control with cruise control Switch on cruise control 59).
Multifunction display Speedometer Gear indicator, shows "N" in neutral (idle) Operating heated grips Coolant temperature General information Clock ( Fuel level Riding mode ( NOTICE You will find information about the display modes for the racing track in Chapter 7.
ABS Pro display with ABS Pro Warnings for which no individual warning lamp is present are sig- naled by the universal warning During the Pre-Ride-Check, the lamp 1 which lights up in combi- availability of the ABS Pro func- nation with the appearance of a tion is indicated in the multifunc- warning notice such as 2 in the tion display with ABS Pro.
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Overview of warning indicators Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights lights up yellow EWS! is indicated EWS active ( flashes red Coolant tempera- Coolant temperature too high ( ture display flashes lights up yellow Engine! is dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode played Engine! is dis- flashes yellow...
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Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights VDS! is shown in Motorcycle has fallen over ( the empty display VDS! is displayed Fall sensor defective ( flashes ABS self-diagnosis routine not com- pleted ( lights up ABS fault ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed...
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Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights lights up ABS switched off ( flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off ( lights up DTC error ( lights up yellow DDC! is indicated DDC error ( The gear indicator Gear not trained (...
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Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights lights up yellow DWA! is indicated DWA battery drained ( lights up red NO CAN is indicated CAN open/short circuit ( lights up yellow NO CODING is indi- Encoding missing ( cated lights up Fuel down to reserve (...
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Have the defective key re- passing maneuvers. Checking the coolant level. placed, preferably by an autho- Possible cause: rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Should the coolant temperature The engine control unit has di- frequently be too high, have Coolant temperature too agnosed a fault.
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The BMW Motorrad Retailer. set of spare bulbs on the engine is in the emergency-oper- motorcycle. ation mode.
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( 153). source in headlight ( 151). cialist service facility, preferably Replacing light source for park- Replacing high-beam headlight an authorized BMW Motorrad ing lamps, right ( 154). light source ( 152). Retailer. Front lamps defective Motorcycle has fallen over...
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Fall sensor defective thorized workshop, preferably can check operation of the an authorized BMW Motorrad VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor) is wheel sensors: min 3 mph retailer. displayed. (min 5 km/h)) Possible cause: Ride off slowly.
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ASC switched off an authorized BMW Motorrad intervention even after the critical situation has passed. retailer. ASC indicator and warning light lights up. ABS switched off ASC self-diagnosis not completed Possible cause: ABS indicator light lights The ASC system has been deac- ASC indicator and warning tivated by the rider.
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Possible cause: as soon as possible at an au- thorized workshop, preferably Possible cause: The DTC system has been deac- an authorized BMW Motorrad tivated by the rider. DTC self-diagnosis not retailer. Switching the DTC function on completed 57).
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Possible cause: thorized workshop, preferably The gear indicator stops flash- an authorized BMW Motorrad ing when the transmission The DWA battery no longer has retailer. sensor has been successfully its full charging capacity. The op- trained. Motorcycle damping is in this...
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A coding error was discovered. Contact an authorized service The display goes out after 10 facility, preferably an authorized seconds. BMW Motorrad retailer. Contact an authorized service CAN open/short circuit facility, preferably an authorized If the time remaining until the BMW Motorrad retailer.
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BMW Motorrad General warning lamp lights up yellow and SERVICE! is Retailer. continually displayed. Fuel down to reserve When a service date elapses without service, the general Fuel-reserve warning lamp warning lamp lights up in yellow, lights up.
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NOTICE The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling. The cruising range 1 indicates the distance that can still be driven with the remaining fuel.
Steering and ignition Switch on ignition lock Keys You are provided with 2 ignition keys. Should you lose your keys, re- fer to the information regarding the electronic immobilizer (EWS) 45). Turn key to position 1 while moving handlebars slightly. Insert key into the steering and Single-key locking Ignition, lights and all electrical...
Ignition keys are available until this key is recognized as only through an authorized "authorized" for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrated NOTICE security system, so the retailer is under an obligation to check the...
Lights WARNING Parking lamps Operation of the emergency The parking lamps come on au- ON/OFF switch when riding tomatically when the ignition is Danger of falling due to blocking switched on. of rear wheel Do not operate the emergency NOTICE ON/OFF switch when riding.
The defined rid- NOTICE ing time and distance can be set The parking lights can only be by an authorized BMW Motorrad switched on within 10 seconds retailer. after switching off the ignition. Switch ignition on and then off again to switch off parking light.
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Press button 1 to left to switch on left-side turn signals. Press button 1 to right to switch on right-side turn signals. Move button 1 to center posi- tion to switch off turn signals.
Multifunction display RACE INFO: the stored in- formation from the LAPTI- Select display mode MER can be displayed here. This display mode can only be activated with the motorcycle stopped. SETUP MENU: the behavior of the instrument panel can be adjusted to the rider's prefer- ences here.
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Overview of display modes — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Onboard computer dis- plays ( Start time recording Start RACE INFO ( 100) Start SETUP menu 105)
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Selecting displays in Reset average data ROAD mode Switch on ignition. Switch on ignition. Press button 2 repeatedly until SETUP MENU ENTER is dis- played. Press and hold button 2. Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 2 repeatedly until briefly until average value to Press button 1 repeatedly until SETUP EQUIPMENT ENTER is be reset appears in display.
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Press button 2 to decrease minutes. If minutes were displayed as desired, press and hold but- ton 2 until hours 3 flash. Press button 1 to increase hours. Press button 2 to decrease hours. When hours have been set as desired, press button 2 until hours no longer flash.
DWA is armed. normal operating position. type of alarm sound can be set Alarm signal Switch on the ignition. by an authorized BMW Motorrad Turn indicators light up once. The DWA alarm can be set off retailer. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed).
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Adjust DWA Switch on ignition ( 44). Briefly press button 1 Press button 1 briefly to repeatedly, until the display respectively select the line 2 shows SETUP EQUIP- SETUP EQIP DWA menu item. Display line 2 shows AUTO. MENT ENTER. Briefly press button 1 repeat- Press and hold button 1 to edly, until the display line 2...
BMW Motorrad Race ABS indicator light lights ABS indicator light contin- ues to be lit up. Switching the ABS The ABS function is switched function off off. Switch on the ignition. Switching the ABS function on NOTICE The ABS function can also be deactivated while driving.
Switching the ASC Release button 1 within two seconds. function on ABS indicator light remains off or continues to flash. ABS indicator light switched Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Press and hold the 1 button until the ASC -indicator and Switching the ASC warning light 2 changes its function off Press and hold the 1 button...
Switching the DTC The ASC function is switched function on Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Switching the DTC function off Press and hold button 1 until DTC warning light 2 changes Start engine. its display behavior. Press and hold button 1 un- NOTICE DTC warning light begins...
Riding mode Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed 4 riding scenarios for your motor- cycle from which you can select the one matching your situation: Riding on wet roads. Riding on dry roads. Press button 1. The selection menu 1 with four...
Switch on cruise control sonal preferences or current marginal conditions. When the motorcycle is sta- tionary, the selected riding mode is activated after approx. 2 seconds. The new riding mode is acti- vated during operation under the following conditions: Throttle grip is in idle position. Press button 1 repeatedly un- Brake levers are not operated.
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Decreasing speed Adjustment range of the Increase speed cruise control 19...112 mph (30...180 km/h) Speed is increased each time button is pressed. Indicator lamp for cruise- control system lights up. 1 mph (1 km/h) Press button 1 forward and The motorcycle maintains your hold.
Deactivate cruise control Switching off the cruise NOTICE control Operate the brakes or clutch or throttle grip (ease the throttle Opening the throttle does not beyond the basic setting) to deactivate the cruise-control sys- deactivate the cruise control. tem. If you release the throttle Cruise-control indicator light grip, the motorcycle will decel- goes out.
Once they are warm you should NOTICE switch back to the first stage. Second step: 100 % heat- The heated grips option can only ing capacity be activated when the engine is running. First step: 50 % heating capacity NOTICE If no further changes are made The increase in power the selected heating level is...
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Install passenger seat Lock the seat lock with the ig- nition key. Remove rider's seat Unlock seat lock 1 with the ignition key. Insert passenger seat into the Lift passenger seat at the rear retainers 1 on the left and and then remove upwards to- right.
Installing rider's seat Press cover of rider's seat over ATTENTION screw sockets toward front Insert the driver's seat into the somewhat and hold in place. fixture 1, then position it over Incorrect positioning of the Install screws 1. the screw sockets 2. When helmet lock doing so, make sure that the Fairing scratched...
Luggage straps Securing luggage on motorcycle Remove passenger seat 62). Turn over passenger seat. Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction with passenger footrests, to lash luggage onto passenger seat. When doing so, make sure that the rear trim is not damaged.
If there are doubts as to the cor- tion by twisting. rect headlight range, have the adjustment checked by a spe- Headlight cialized workshop, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad Adjusting headlight for retailer. RHD/LHD traffic This motorcycle's headlight fea- Brakes tures a symmetrical low beam.
ily loaded and reduce spring NOTICE preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded. The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the brake lever Adjust spring preload on forwards. front wheel Adjustment options: without Dynamic Damping Position 1: smallest distance Control (DDC) between handlebar grip and Park motorcycle, ensuring that...
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To decrease spring deflection and remove any pieces of lug- Adjustment of spring (increase spring preload), turn gage. preload dependent on adjusting screws 1 with tool Adjust the damping (DDC) on loading from toolkit in direction A. ROAD in one-up. 0.24...0.39 in (6...10 mm) (With To increase spring deflection (reduce spring preload), turn...
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difference (spring deflection) Adjust damping characteristic between the measured values. to changed spring preload. To decrease spring deflection Adjustment of spring (increase spring preload), turn preload dependent on adjusting screws 1 with tool loading from toolkit in direction A. Compressing front wheel To increase spring deflection 0.24...0.39 in (6...10 mm) (With (reduce spring preload), turn...
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license-plate carrier and the tool kit to turn the adjustment bolt 2 of the chain guard. ring 2 in direction A. Load motorcycle with rider. Tighten screw 1 to specified torque. With the assistance of a helper, measure distance D between Clamping bolt on upper points 1 and 2 again and cal- spring cup...
turn the adjustment ring 2 in Adjust the damping (DDC) on Adjustment of spring ROAD in one-up. direction B. preload dependent on loading Damping Spring deflection of rear wheel Correct damping setting 0.8...0.9 in (20...24 mm) (With The damping must be adjusted rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) to the road conditions and the spring preload.
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ing 1 points to higher figure on scale. To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from onboard tool kit so that mark- ing 1 points to lower figure on scale. Compression stage, ba- sic setting, front Adjust compression damping Adjust rebound-stage damp- Position 1 (comfortable setting with adjusting screw 1 on left-...
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ing 1 points to higher figure on Factory settings for scale. jounce/rebound at front To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from Position 3 onboard tool kit so that mark- ing 1 points to lower figure on Adjusting rebound-stage scale.
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The display automatically dis- Rebound stage, basic appears again after a short setting, rear time. Position 4 (standard setting Adjusting damping with with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented set- with Dynamic Damping Control ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) (DDC) Factory settings on the Switch on ignition (...
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Two-up NOTICE The damping cannot be adjusted while the motorcycle is being ridden. The following settings are avail- able: ROAD: Normal damping DYNAMIC: Sporty, performance-oriented damping To set motorcycle load: Press and hold button 1 re- peatedly until desired setting is displayed.
Speed of the year. Your authorized If you ride at high speed, always Payload of tank rucksack BMW Motorrad retailer will be bear in mind that various bound- happy to advise you and has ary conditions can adversely af- the correct clothing for every ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)
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Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Danger of overheating Exhaust fumes contain carbon There is a danger of overheating ATTENTION monoxide, which is colorless and and damage if misfiring causes odorless but highly toxic. unburned fuel to enter the cat- Engine idling for a lengthy alytic converter.
Observe checklist Starting Adjust compression damping on front wheel ( 73). Use the following checklist to Starting the engine Rebound-stage damping on check your motorcycle at regu- Switch on ignition. front wheel ( 74). lar intervals. Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. with Dynamic Damping Control Requirement (DDC)
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Phase 1 In the case of cold start or un- Engine starts. der cold temperatures: Pull Consult the troubleshooting back clutch lever. chart if the engine refuses to start. ( 176) Pre-Ride-Check During the "Pre-Ride-Check", the instrument-cluster module ex- ecutes a test routine to check the status of the warning lights and the tachometer.
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The ABS symbol is no longer is determining whether The indicator and warning lights displayed. BMW Motorrad Race ABS go out or adopt their functions is ready for operation. The Check the display of all indica- for operation.
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The self-diagnosis routine ignition. is determining whether The ASC function is not Phase 1 BMW Motorrad DTC is ready for available, as the self-diagnosis operation. The self-diagnosis Check on system components function has not been routine runs automatically when monitored by diagnostic sys- completed.
(Odometer preferably an authorized reading 0...621 miles Check the display of all indica- BMW Motorrad Retailer. tor and warning lights. (0...1000 km)) Running in Observe mileage, after which DTC self-diagnosis not the running-in check should be...
Tires Shifting gears Mileage until running-in New tires have a smooth sur- check Shiftpoint lamp face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at 311...746 miles various lean angles until the tires (500...1200 km) are run in. This running in proce- Speed monitoring dure is essential if the tires are to function until running-in...
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Shiftpoint lamp flashing: engine Shifting times are faster than Your motorcycle is equipped with rpm too high when the clutch is used to a gearshift assistant originally de- change gears. veloped for racing but now spe- Upshift rpm cially adapted for use in public For the system to detect the rid- During driving the shiftpoint lamp highway traffic.
12000 min wheel. Increases in the load at the BMW rear wheel lift-off assis- an individual wheel are accom- Upshifts tant. panied by a rise in the effective...
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Descending mountain Physical riding limits When driving in the rain and through puddles. passes WARNING After washing the vehicle. WARNING When driving on roads spread Braking in curves with salt. Danger of falling despite ABS Pro Braking only with the rear- After working on the brakes The rider is always responsi- wheel brake when descend-...
fines the physical riding limits. It with ABS Pro when in the ROAD Always check that the ground is still possible to exceed those and DYNAMIC riding modes. under the stand is level and limits through misjudgments or firm. NOTICE riding errors.
Refueling Fuels with a maximum ethanol Do not smoke. Never bring content of 10 %, i.e. E10, may a naked flame near the fuel Fuel specifications be used for refueling. tank. Requirement Recommended fuel qual- For optimal fuel economy, the ATTENTION gasoline should be sulfur-free or Component damage...
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Make sure ground is level and NOTICE firm and place motorcycle on side stand. The "usable fuel quantity" spec- ified in the technical data is the NOTICE fuel quantity, which can be re- fueled if the fuel tank was com- The available fuel tank capacity pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine can only be used optimally when...
Securing motorcycle with the assistance of a second Tension straps downward. person. for transport Push motorcycle onto transport Protect all component surfaces surface, and do not place on against which straps are routed side stand. against scratching. For exam- ple, use adhesive tape or soft cloths.
LAPTIMER Marking displayed value LAST BEST: Required time of the previous lap is shown The following times can be Display in the third line and the best shown in the third line: lap time of the stored values is LASTLAP: Time of the previ- shown in the fourth line.
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Display overview — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Interrupt time entry 99). Start time recording 98). Display times ( 98).
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Displaying times Start time recording If the display mode is exited during a recording, then the recording continues to run. However, in the other display modes the recording of a new lap can only be started via an external signal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver To display desired time, press...
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To avoid the premature detection the laps is continued. Only after times of the best lap stored in of a completed lap due to inter- the current recording has been memory. ference signals, a minimum lap deleted in RACE INFO mode time can be specified.
RACE INFO All other stored laps The total sum of all stored lap Select stored lap times TOTAL Delete the stored data DELETE LAPS. Delete the stored best lap time BEST-EVER DELETE. End RACE INFO EXIT display mode. Press button 1 or button 2 to display stored laps consecu- tively.
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Display overview — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Select stored lap ( 100). Delete lap times ( 103). Exit INFO MENU ( 102). Delete recordings 103).
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Information on race lap Driving mode used most for driving; is continually displayed. Exiting INFO MENU Press and hold button 2 to exit RACE INFO display mode. Alternately: Top speed The recorded values are (max), Average speed (Ø) stored. and lowest speed (min) of As an alternative: press and displayed race lap.
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Deleting recordings are deleted. As a result, a new Delete lap times race can be recorded at other times and compared with the best lap from previous races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted. If the all-time best lap is from a stored recording, the correspond- ing lap number is also displayed.
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been the second to last lap is taken over as the new last lap. a random stored lap, it is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps is maintained. The deleted lap time is sub- tracted from the overall time. To delete all-time best lap BEST-EVER, select BEST- EVER DELETE and press and...
SETUP MENU SETUP EQUIPMENT total of all stored lap times TO- TAL and the all-time best lap Adjusting DWA alarm Selecting parameters time BEStEV DWA AUTO ON/OFF. Display duration for last Setting the time display stopped time HOLD CLOCK TIME. Debounce time (waiting time Set brightness DISP BRIGHT.
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Adjusting DTC: RAIN, ROAD, DYNA, D-PRO Adjusting throttle response in combination with torque and coasting overrun acoustics (ENGINE): RAIN, ROAD Resetting adjustments to stan- dard: RESET...
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SETUP MENU overview — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Display settings Racetrack settings Settings for the Dynamic Pro riding mode Exit SETUP MENU...
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Set parameter Exit settings Press and hold button 2 until To exit SETUP MENU, press and hold button 1. displayed parameter begins to flash. A value which is still flashing Press button 1 or button 2 re- will not be saved. peatedly until desired value is As an alternative, press but- displayed.
Start of race Launch Control with Launchcontrol with riding modes Pro Top speed CAUTION Launchcontrol 37 mph (60 km/h) Launchcontrol supports the rider Launch Control allows max- in maintaining the ideal engine imum acceleration, which speed for a race start. Launch- The DTC system is turned off could cause unfamiliar rid- control can only be activated in...
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Start possible with Launch Con- Cooling phase of the trol. clutch Perform start as described be- low. Approx. 20 min (with the en- gine stopped) Perform start as usual, open throttle grip at least to such an extent that speed limiting is reached.
Mirror removal and gine speed increases as soon on the gear ratio and the tire as engine speed limitation is size. installation switched off. Hold down starter button 1. Removing mirrors Twist throttle grip open until Speed limiter for pit PIT LIMIT …...
Removing and installing Installing mirrors NOTICE license-plate carrier If the license plate carrier is re- Removing license-plate moved for racetrack use, the carrier vehicle's electronic monitoring Park motorcycle, ensuring that system will interpret this as a de- support surface is firm and fective lamp or bulb and the cor- level.
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with anti-theft alarm system Remove license-plate carrier 2 (DWA) and pull out wiring harness 1. Install passenger seat ( 63). Installing license-plate carrier Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Remove passenger seat Detach plug connection 1 for 62).
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Install screws 4 with wash- ers 3. Number-plate carrier to rear frame 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Insert anti-theft alarm sys- Work the plug connection 1 tem 2; attach in bracket 3. with the cable through the lower rear section 2.
Install passenger seat ( 63). Removing and installing front turn indicator Removing front turn signal NOTICE The working steps described Remove screw 1 and remove Fit turn signal and install here for the right fairing side turn signal. Guide cable screw 1.
ABS intervenes and tact to the road. At this point in adjusts the brake pressure to the Attempt at a burn-out de- time, the BMW Motorrad Integral maximum transferable braking spite integral function ABS must assume extremely low force.
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Under these circumstances the pleted before the error will be rear wheel can lift off the ground, displayed. BMW Motorrad Race ABS and the outcome can be a high- Apart from problems on the noticeable to the rider? siding situation in which the mo-...
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ABS Pro adjusts the ABS con- momentum take over and even WARNING trol to the angle of inclination of BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- the motorcycle in dependence Failure to have maintenance able to counteract their effects. on the respective riding situation.
(DTC) acceleration, the ASC reduces sively restricted by the laws of BMW Motorrad DTC compares the engine torque until the front physics. This can result in re- the wheel speeds of the front wheel touches the ground again.
Depending on the driving state. This case cannot tact with the ground under ex- determined direction of move- be controlled by BMW Motorrad treme acceleration, the ASC or ment and speed and on the rid- DTC. DTC function reduces the engine...
Motorcycle must be stopped riding with series tires recom- with the ignition switched on RAIN mended by BMW Motorrad. ROAD (standard mode) DYNAMIC PRO driving mode Throttle grip must be twisted assumes racetracks and roads...
riding mode has been switched with ABS Pro The front wheel lift-off detec- over. tion is switched on and pre- ABS Pro is fully available. The vents the front wheel from lift- inclination the motorcycle has RAIN riding mode ing off. when braking in curves is re- duced to a minimum.
less support than in the RAIN DYNAMIC riding mode The ABS system always inter- venes early enough to prevent riding mode. with riding modes Pro the wheels from locking up and The front wheel lift-off detec- the rear wheel from lifting off tion is switched on and pre- Dynamic on dry roads the ground if possible.
DYNAMIC PRO riding ABS Pro is available. Support ABS and ABS Pro is reduced compared to the Support by ABS is reduced to mode ROAD riding mode. a minimum. Intervention oc- with riding modes Pro curs later than in riding mode DYNAMIC.
Riding without ABS, Alternatively, in the setup rider to in order to prevent flip- DYNA-PRO, the ABS can be ping over backwards in extreme ASC or DTC adjusted in accordance with cases! In all riding modes, ABS and the riding modes ROAD or If DTC has been deactivated, ASC or DTC can be deactivated DYNAMIC.
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with ABS Pro ABS Pro has no function. ASC switched off The ASC indicator and warning light light up. Support by the ASC function is deactivated. Any desired drifts are possible. The front wheel lift-off detec- tion is deactivated. Any desired wheelies are possible.
( 74). 63). described here. If you are in Replacing front and doubt, consult an authorized rear turn indicator light workshop, preferably your au- sources ( 156). thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
75). ATTENTION Spare fuses with puller tool Miniature fuses 4 A, 7.5 A Use of the BMW Motorrad and 10 A front wheel stand without an Puller tool for removing additional center or auxiliary fuses...
Read oil level in display 1. stand. erating temperature vertically. BMW Motorrad offers a suit- Allow engine to run in neutral able auxiliary stand for each for one minute. motorcycle. Your authorized...
Have oil level corrected at an authorized service facility, Use of too little or too much preferably an authorized engine oil BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine damage Always make sure that the oil Topping up engine oil level is correct. Park motorcycle, ensuring that...
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Have the brakes checked at an Visually inspect left and right authorized workshop, preferably Front brake-pad wear brake pads to determine their an authorized BMW Motorrad limit thickness. Direction of view: retailer. From rear looking at brake min 0.03 in (min 0.8 mm) pads 1.
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BMW Motorrad recommends WARNING installing only genuine BMW Motorrad brake pads. Dropping below the minimum pad thickness Check rear brake pad Reduced braking action, damage thickness to the brake Park motorcycle, ensuring that In order to ensure the operat- support surface is firm and ing reliability of the brake sys- level.
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Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level Check brake fluid level in brake Rear brake-pad wear fluid reservoir 1.
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Read brake fluid level at rear workshop, preferably an autho- Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake fluid NOTICE Brake fluid, DOT4 level The brake fluid level in the brake-...
Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an Rear brake fluid level authorized BMW Motorrad re- Operate clutch lever 1 until tailer. resistance is felt. Brake fluid, DOT4 Measure clutch play A be-...
Adjust clutch lever play Coolant Checking coolant level Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Required coolant level To increase clutch play: turn the screw 1 into handlebar fit- ting. between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank To decrease clutch play: turn the screw 1 out of handlebar (Engine cold)
Replace the worn tires. Risk of accident due to poorer service facility, preferably a rideability BMW Motorrad retailer. In some Wheels If necessary, replace the tyres cases the data stored in the before the legally specified...
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Raise motorcycle, preferably Do not actuate the brakes with with a BMW Motorrad rear- the brake caliper removed. wheel stand. Mounting rear-wheel stand Remove screws 1 of brake 134).
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Remove quick-release axle 2 Always have the tightening 133). while supporting wheel. torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably Roll front wheel forward to re- an authorized BMW Motorrad move it. retailer. Install front wheel ATTENTION WARNING Front wheel installation op-...
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Lift front wheel and install Set brake caliper 1 on left and Clamping screw in axle quick-release axle 1 to position cable routing 2. adapter appropriate torque. Install screws 3 with appropri- ate torque. Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in the screws 6 times, alternating threaded bush Radial brake calipers on...
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Removing rear wheel bore and secure with screw 1. brake disk 2 Brake pistons are pressed Raise motorcycle, preferably back. with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Mounting rear-wheel stand 134). Support the rear wheel, e.g., with a wooden block, so that it cannot fall down after the quick-release axle is removed.
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Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and right. Loosen adjusting screws 3 on left and right. Remove adjusting plate 4 and slide axle as far as possible to- ward inside. Roll rear wheel as far forward Make sure that the wheel as possible and remove speed sensor 1 is not chain 1 from chain sprocket.
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Mount brake caliper carrier 1 in cialized workshop, preferably guide 2. an authorized BMW Motorrad Install rear wheel retailer. Roll rear wheel on support into WARNING swing arm until brake-caliper Use of a wheel which does support can be installed.
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Raise the rear wheel and in- stall the quick-release axle 3 through the shim in the brake- caliper support and the rear wheel. Ensure that quick-release axle seats securely against travel stop on adjustment plate. Roll rear wheel further into Roll rear wheel as far forward swing arm while simultaneously as possible and lay chain 1 on...
Removing the right-hand cover panel ( 160). Fasten brake line in holder 2 Remove cover 1. and install screw 1. Adjusting chain tension Remove screws 1 and tilt the 167). right headlamp slightly to the side. Light sources Replacing low-beam light source in headlight NOTICE Disconnect the plug 1.
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circumstances the high levels of heat radiation can damage the headlight assembly. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass against soiling, only grasp the light Release wire spring 1 from Connect connector 1. source by the base.
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circumstances the high levels of Connect plug connection 2 for heat radiation can damage the high beams. headlight assembly. Installing left-hand cover panel 160). Bulb for high-beam Replacing light source for headlight parking lamps, left HB3 / 12 V / 60 W Switch off ignition ( 45).
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Installing lamp mask ( 160). Replacing light source for parking lamps, right Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Turn off ignition. Removing the right-hand cover panel ( 160). Remove light source 1 from Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket. the socket.
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Replace defective light source. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold the light source. Push locking mechanism to Insert socket 1 in headlight side (using a screwdriver if housing until locking mecha-...
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Replacing front and Replace defective light source. rear turn indicator light Bulbs for flashing turn sources indicators, front Switch off ignition ( 45). RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Remove the lens from the To prevent contaminants from housing by pulling it outward...
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Replacing bulb for license-plate light Switch off ignition ( 45). Insert inside end of lens into Remove light source from light housing and close it. socket. Replace defective light source. Pull license-plate light 1 out of Light source for license light housing.
If more tail light LEDs have failed than specified below, the tail light must be replaced. In this case: Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Maximum number of de- fective LEDS in the tail- Press light source into socket. lamp Remove screws 1.
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Loosen right-hand fairing side with engine spoiler panel 2 from the grommet 3 and remove. Installing right fairing side panel Remove screws 1 and pull off windshield 2. Install engine spoiler 1, ensur- ing that retaining hook 2 is se- cured.
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Disconnect plug connection 4 for turn signal. Remove screws 1 and bulb Place the left-hand cover cover 2. panel 1 in position from above. Connect the plug connection 2 Installing lamp mask Remove the screw 1. for the turn signal and route Pull right-hand cover panel 2 the cable.
Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. ATTENTION Current too high when jump- starting the motorcycle Cable fire or damage to the mo- torcycle electronics Place the right-hand cover Install windshield 1 and Do not jump-start the motor- panel 1 in position from above.
Battery donor battery's negative ATTENTION terminal while connecting Maintenance instructions the other end to discharged Jump-starting with a voltage Correct upkeep, recharging and battery's negative terminal. higher than 12 V storage will prolong the life of Start engine of motorcycle with Damage to the motorcycle's the battery and are essential for discharged battery in usual...
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Turn off ignition. Connecting battery to NOTICE Remove rider's seat ( 63). vehicle BMW Motorrad has developed a trickle-charger specially designed for compatibility with the elec- tronics of your motorcycle. Using this charger, you can keep the battery charged during long pe-...
Pull faulty fuse up and out of An overview of the fuse assign- rized persons during your next fuse box. ment and the required amper- BMW Service appointment. ages is provided in the chapter NOTICE Have the work performed by "Technical Data". The numbers appropriately trained staff.
To extend and maximize system interface can be con- the chain's service life Chain nected at the diagnostic con- BMW Motorrad recommends nector 2. using BMW Motorrad chain Lubricate chain lubricant or: Secure the data link ATTENTION Lubricant connector Insufficient cleaning and lu-...
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Check chain tension Chain sag Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. 1.4...1.8 in (35...45 mm) (Mo- torcycle unloaded on side Turn the rear wheel until the stand) position with the lowest chain sag is reached. If the measured value is outside the approved tolerance: Adjusting chain tension Loosen nut 1 for quick-release...
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Contact an authorized service sioned. facility, preferably an authorized Determine chain length below BMW Motorrad retailer. the rear wheel swinging arm above the center of 10 rivets at 3 different locations.
CAUTION tensively by BMW. Therefore, Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for manufacturers these products. BMW shall not Safety risk be liable for unapproved parts and accessory products of any BMW Motorrad cannot exam- ine or test each product of out- kind.
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.
Fairings and panels high-pressure or steam-jet Clean trim panel components Clean the radiator regularly to devices. with water and BMW Motorrad prevent overheating of the en- solvent cleaner. gine due to inadequate cooling. Cleaning sensitive For example, use a garden hose...
BMW Motorrad). Washing the motorcycle regu- BMW tar remover. Then add larly will help counteract the long- Protective wax coating a protective wax coating to the term effects of substances that paint at these locations.
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 92).
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter...
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Rear wheel Value Valid Rear-wheel quick-release axle in swinging arm M24 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) mechanical Swinging-arm adapter on rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value...
Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. 3.5 l), with filter re- placement Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL/JASO MA2, Additives (for in- stance, molybdenum-based substances) are pro- hibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recom- mends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. BMW recommends...
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Engine Engine number location Crankcase bottom part, right, behind the coolant pump Engine type 104EC Engine design Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder four-cycle in-line en-...
Rear-wheel drive Type of rear suspension Aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/45 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Frame Frame design Aluminum composite bridge frame, load-sharing engine Location of type plate Steering head, right Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head...
Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Aluminum swinging arm Type of final drive Chain drive Spring travel, rear 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake...
Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km/h)
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Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17 Load index for front tire Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) Balance weight for front wheel (Half of each max 2.8 oz (max 80 g) weights must be attached on the right and left of the rim respectively)
Dimensions Motorcycle length 81 in (2057 mm) Motorcycle height 48.3 in (1228 mm), over windshield, at DIN un- laden weight Motorcycle width 33.3 in (845 mm), over mirrors Rider's seat height 32 in (814 mm), without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.1 in (1805 mm), Without driver Weights Vehicle curb weight...
NHTSA may order the manufac- turer to perform a recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
BMW Motorrad retailer. network, BMW Motorrad Entries can attend to you and your To ensure that your BMW con- Maintenance work that has been motorcycle in over 100 countries sistently remains in optimal con- performed is recorded in the di- around the globe.
BMW Service assistance services in the event BMW Service is carried out once Distance for upcoming of a breakdown (BMW Roadside a year. The scope of the ser- service appointment...
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The specified service intervals apply to street operation. For racing operation, adjust the inter- vals in accordance with loading.
Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check (including oil change) BMW standard scope of service Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Check timing Replace all spark plugs Replace air filter Oil change in the tele- scopic forks Change brake fluid in en-...
Checking the lighting and signal system Functional check for engine starting suppression Final inspection and check for road safety Setting the service due date and remaining distance before next service using the BMW Motorrad diag- nosis system Checking charging state of battery...
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Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature...
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BMW pre-delivery BMW Running-in check Check performed performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
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BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Checking valve clearance Checking valve timing (cylinder head Next service cover removed) latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Oil change - telescopic fork...
Service confirmations The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional acces- sories and special campaigns performed. Work performed at km Date...
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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80788 Munich, Germany quently when servicing your Reprints and duplication of this vehicle. work, in whole or part, are pro- For more information visit: hibited without the express writ- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ ten approval of BMW Motorrad, passenger-vehicle Aftersales.
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36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmwmotorrad.com BMW recommends *01409467187* Order No.: 01 40 9 467 187 04.2018, 2nd edition, 07...