Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad S 1000RR 2013
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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual S 1000 RR...
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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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If you have questions concerning We congratulate you on your motorcycle, your authorised your choice of a vehicle from BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly BMW Motorrad and welcome provide advice and assistance. you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with...
The vehicles are as- torcycle. of equipment on the vehicle. sembled complete with Abbreviations and Indicates the end of an all the BMW Motorrad item of information. optional extras originally symbols ordered. CAUTION Low-risk hazard. Instruction.
Rider's Manual. If your BMW was supplied with Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely Electronic immobiliser. equipment not described in rule out errors and omissions. this Rider's Manual, you will...
General view, left side Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjuster for front rebound- stage damping ( Adjuster for rear compression-stage damping ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Engine oil level indicator 123) Adjuster for front compression-stage...
General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 128) VIN and type plate (on steering-head bearing, right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 127) Steering damper (behind right side panel) ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 129) Engine-oil filler neck 124) Adjuster for rear rebound- stage damping (...
Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Control for the laptimer Control for ABS ( with ABS Pro Control for ABS Pro Control for hazard warning flashers ( Operation of the turn indic- ators ( Horn Setting the clock ( Control for race functions Control for the odometer...
Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Control for selecting the ride mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starting engine (...
Instrument panel Panels for warning and tell- tale lights ( Rev. counter Gearshift light ( Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with alarm system (DWA) Anti-theft alarm LED (see the operating instructions for the anti-theft alarm) Multifunction display...
Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Grip-heating indicator Odometer and tripmeters Clock ( Ride mode selected by the rider ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. Selection of the ride mode NOTICE See Section 5 for information on the display modes for the race track.
Warning and telltale lights ABS telltale and warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC indicator light ( Telltale light for left turn indicators General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( Telltale light for right turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve (...
ABS Pro indicator Service-due indicator with ABS Pro If the vehicle covers long dis- tances in the course of the year, If the next service is due in less under certain circumstances it than one month, the date for the might be necessary to have it During the Pre-Ride-Check, the next service 1 is shown briefly...
This read- an approximate figure. Con- time. ing is not displayed until fuel level sequently, BMW Motorrad re- If you want to have the date has dropped to reserve. This dis- commends that you should not...
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Warnings for which there is no dedicated warning light are indic- ated by 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning such as, for example, 2 appearing on the multifunction display. The 'General' warning light shows red or yellow, de- pending on the urgency of the warning.
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Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ! EWS Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode...
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Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ! VDS appears on Drop sensor defective ( the display flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes DTC intervention ( slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off (...
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Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ! DWALO appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display ! DWA Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display ! SPEED Shift indicator lights appears Speed warning ( on the display...
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4 l the fault rectified as soon placed, preferably by an au- Refuelling ( 72). as possible by a specialist thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. workshop, preferably an Coolant temperature too Fuel down to reserve authorised BMW Motorrad high dealer.
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Failure of lights on the quickly as possible by a fault shows. vehicle adds to possibility of specialist workshop, preferably other road users overlooking an authorised BMW Motorrad the vehicle. WARNING dealer. Safety risk Unusual ride characterist- Replace defective bulbs as...
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Seek the advice of a specialist light shows. 101). workshop, preferably an author- SETUP mode, switch on Possible cause: ised BMW Motorrad dealer. suppression of the error mes- The rider has switched off the sage. ABS system. Activating the ABS function 44).
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DTC system. quickly as possible by a Activating the DTC function DTC indicator light slow- specialist workshop, preferably 45). flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. DTC fault Possible cause: with Dynamic Traction Control Self-diagnosis did not complete, DTC intervention (DTC)
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Seek the advice of a specialist specialist workshop, preferably Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- an authorised BMW Motorrad workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Speed warning...
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Possible cause: The preset top speed was ex- ceeded. Reduce speed. Set a new top speed.
Ignition switch/steering Locking handlebars Engine can be started. PreRideCheck is performed lock Turn the handlebars all the way to left Keys ABS self-diagnosis is You receive 2 ignition keys. performed ( Please consult the information on with Dynamic Traction Control the electronic immobiliser (EWS) (DTC) if a key is lost or mislaid (...
You can obtain replacement/extra NOTICE keys only through an authorised A spare key attached to the BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys same ring as the ignition key are part of an integrated security used to start the engine could system, so the dealer is under an "irritate"...
Press button 1 to step the hours reading up. Press button 2 to step the hours reading down. When the hours reading is cor- rect, hold down button 2 until minutes reading 4 flashes. Press button 1 to step the minutes reading up.
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Repeatedly press button 2 To set the current speed as If you exceed the limit set be- LIMIT until appears on the the new limit: hold down but- forehand, shift indicator 3 lights display. ton 2 until this speed appears up or flashes at the preset fre- on the display.
Low-beam headlight Parking lights The low-beam headlight switches Switch off the ignition. on automatically when you start the engine. High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Start the engine. To switch off the speed warn- ing: Hold down button 1 until appears on the display. Immediately after switching off Lights the ignition, push button 1 to...
Switching on hazard time and distance. The defined warning flashers time and distance can be set by Switch on the ignition. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. NOTICE The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Press button 1 to switch on Do not use the hazard warning the hazard warning flashers.
Emergency off switch The emergency off switch is a NOTICE kill switch for switching off the (kill switch) engine quickly and easily. The heating in the heated handlebar grips can be activated only when the engine is running. NOTICE The increase in power consump- tion caused by having the heated handlebar grips switched on can drain the battery if you are rid-...
2 changes status. ABS telltale and warning NOTICE light shows. ABS Pro is used in much the same way as The handlebar grips have two- BMW Motorrad Race ABS. stage heating. Stage two 2 is for heating the grips quickly: it is...
Activating the ABS with Dynamic Traction Control If the coding plug for the (DTC) SLICK function is not inserted, function you have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. NOTICE An ABS fault has occurred if the ABS telltale and warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess...
The DTC function is deactiv- The DTC function is activated. NOTICE ated. If the coding plug for the You have the option of deactiv- Activating the DTC SLICK function is not inserted, ating the DTC function while the function you have the option of motorcycle is on the move.
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SLICK mode 4 as an extra se- lectable item. Installing coding plug ( 47). Press button 1. Arrow 1 and selection menu 2 are displayed. The current set- NOTICE ting is shown at position 3. See the section entitled "Engin- Repeatedly press button 1 until eering details"...
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running the motorcycle on ra- vehicles with power adaptation settings even after cing slicks. the ignition has been switched reduction. off. Risk of accident. Voiding of ho- When SLICK mode is selected: mologation for riding on public Note that ABS control for the Installing coding plug roads.
Malfunctions WARNING Reinstall the cap after removing the coding plug. Adjusting the brake lever while riding. Open cable tie and remove cap from plug connection 1. Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.
Mirrors torcycle. Increase spring pre- NOTICE load when the vehicle is heavily Adjusting mirrors loaded and reduce spring preload The adjusting screw is easier to accordingly when the vehicle is turn if you push the brake lever lightly loaded. forward. Adjusting spring preload Adjustment options: for front wheel...
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preload, in other words), bottom edge 1 of the outer tube to front axle 2. use the tool from the on- board toolkit to turn adjusting Apply the rider's weight to the screws 3 in direction b. motorcycle. Make sure that the settings are With the assistance of a identical on left and right.
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plate carrier to screw 2 of the chain guard. Apply the rider's weight to the motorcycle. With the assistance of a second person, measure distance d between points 1 and 2 again and calculate the difference (negative spring displacement) between the two Use the tool from the on-board readings.
preload, in other words), use Adjusting compression- the tool from the on-board stage damping for front toolkit to turn adjusting ring 2 wheel in direction a. Tighten screw 1 to the spe- cified tightening torque. Clamping bolt to upper spring cup 3 Nm To increase damping: Use the tool from the on-board kit to...
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Adjusting rebound-stage Compression stage, ba- damping for front wheel sic setting, front Position 2 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the Make sure that the settings are tool from the on-board kit to identical on left and right.
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Adjusting compression- Rebound stage, basic stage damping for rear setting, front wheel Position 2 (comfortable setting Make sure the ground is level with rider 85 kg) and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 7 (sports setting with rider 85 kg)
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Adjusting rebound-stage Compression stage, ba- damping for rear wheel sic setting, rear, high Make sure the ground is level speed and firm and place the motor- Position 2 (comfortable setting cycle on its stand. with rider 85 kg) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 9 (sports setting with To increase damping: Use the...
Tyres Check tyre pressures against Rebound stage, basic the data below. setting, rear Checking tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front Position 2 (comfortable setting WARNING with rider 85 kg) Incorrect tyre pressure. 2.5 bar (Tyre cold) Position 4 (normal setting with Impairment of the motorcycle's rider 85 kg) Tyre pressure, rear...
Remove the ignition key from thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. the lock and place the rear seat, upholstered side down, Front and rear seats on a clean surface.
Installing front seat Lock the seat lock with the ig- nition key. Removing front seat Push the upholstery of the front seat forward slightly Engage the front seat in above the screw holes and mount 2, then lower the rear of hold it in this position.
Luggage loops Securing luggage to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( 57). Turn the rear seat upside down. Use the loops 1 and the rear ATTENTION footrests, for example, to se- cure luggage to the rear seat. Incorrect positioning of the In this process, take care not to helmet lock.
Your authorised cycle: Risk of burn injury BMW Motorrad dealer will be Settings of the spring-strut and glad to advise you on the correct shock-absorber system clothing for every purpose.
Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Do not tamper with the vehicle in any way that could result in If misfiring causes unburned fuel ATTENTION tuned performance. to enter the catalytic converter, there is a danger of overheating Engine running for prolonged Comply with checklist and damage.
Adjust the rebound-stage with Dynamic Traction Control damping for rear wheel ( 55). (DTC) Checking engine oil level DTC self-diagnosis is per- 123). formed ( Checking front brake pad thick- Select neutral or, if a gear is ness ( 125). engaged, pull the clutch lever.
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The needle of the revolution ABS self-diagnosis counter moves to the position Phase 1 BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- for zero engine revolutions. forms self-diagnosis to ensure its The telltale and warning lights go operability. Self-diagnosis is per- out.
Dynamic Traction Control sensor as the vehicle pulls (DTC) DTC self-diagnosis away from rest. completed BMW Motorrad DTC performs ABS telltale and warning self-diagnosis to ensure its op- The DTC symbol no longer light flashes. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- shows.
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The author- can compensate for this initial re- angles. ised BMW Motorrad dealer de- duction in braking efficiency by Risk of accident activates this monitoring function exerting greater pressure on the...
Shifting gear pears on the display, you have Shift light flashing: engine speed too high exceeded the preset top speed. Shift light Shift assistant Shift speed When the motorcycle is on the with shift assistant move, the shift light indicates the Your motorcycle is equipped engine speed at which the rider with a shift assistant evolved...
Brakes without disengaging the clutch can cause a severe reaction to How can stopping the load change. BMW Motorrad distance be minimised? recommends disengaging the Each time the brakes are applied, clutch for upshifts in these cir-...
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The BMW Motorrad Race ABS pre- Riding in the rain or through higher the wheel load, the more vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water. braking force can be transmitted ing up. After the motorcycle has been without the wheel locking.
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ABS Pro the brakes are applied because Possibility of a fall not precluded of an unforeseen hazard when with ABS Pro the motorcycle is banked for cor- Although ABS Pro provides the Physical limits applicable to nering, within the physical limits rider with valuable assistance and motorcycling that apply to motorcycling the...
Use on public roads Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Fuels with a maximum Ethanol topples. content of 10%, i.e. E10, can ABS Pro was intentionally de- be fuelled. Do not sit or lean on the signed for use on public roads. vehicle while it is propped on Recommended fuel Parking your...
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Risk of falling tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck. Do not overfill the fuel tank. NOTICE ATTENTION When refuelling after running on Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. reserve, make sure that you top Surfaces become unsightly or up the tank to a level above re- dull.
Fuel reserve approx. 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove the key and close the protective cap. Securing motorcycle Remove screws 1 and remove ATTENTION the cover panel of the bottom for transportation fork bridge. Vehicle topples to side when Make sure that all components being lifted on to stand.
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At the rear, secure the straps ATTENTION to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Trapping of components. Tighten all the straps uniformly; Component damage the vehicle's suspension should Do not trap components such be compressed as tightly as as brake lines or cable legs.
Multifunction display sequent viewing in the INFO mode. Selecting the display mode INFO mode: The data saved beforehand in LAPTIMER mode can be viewed in INFO mode. Note that this mode can be activ- ated only when the motorcycle is at a standstill.
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Overview of mode selection — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Operating the odometer Setting clock ( 37). Starting timing ( 82). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu Speed warning (...
LAPTIMER mode Labels for the values this freeze period can be set as described on page ( 96). shown on the display Mode of presentation The following times can be dis- played in the second line: The time for the preceding lap, labelled "LASTLAP".
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Overview of LAPTIMER mode — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Ending timing ( 83). Interrupting timing ( 83). Starting timing ( 82). Customising display layout 82).
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Customising display Starting timing of another lap can be started only by an external signal. layout Infrared receiver with infrared receiver An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the in- strument panel in LAPTIMER mode. The instrument panel can be operated in this way only Press button 1 to start timing.
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Interrupting timing Ending timing lap 1 unless you delete the current timing session in the RACE INFO display mode. Fastest lap anticipated This function has to be activated SETUP in the menu ( 97). Press button 1 to interrupt tim- Begin by pressing button 1 to ing.
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this lap will be your new best time. "Fastest lap" indicator 1 lights up.
INFO mode button 2 is pressed the laps are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting saved lap ATBEST All-time best lap ( BEST Best lap saved ( LAST Last lap saved ( All other laps logged in memory Aggregate time for all laps TOTAL saved in memory ( INFO...
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Overview of INFO mode — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Selecting saved lap 85). Deleting lap times ( 89). Direct jump to the CLEAR ALL menu Exiting INFO mode 87). Clearing all saved data 88).
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Information per lap Lap time for the lap cur- rently displayed Exiting INFO mode Press and hold down button 2 to exit the INFO menu. Alternately: Top speed The readings already recorded (max) and lowest speed remain saved in memory. (min) on the lap currently displayed Repeatedly press button 1 or...
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Clearing all saved data Activating ROAD mode means that other races can sub- sequently be timed and the lap times of those races compared with the best lap from earlier races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted from memory. If the all-time best lap is from a race timed in the past, it is ac- companied on the display by the...
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Deleting lap times best time until the best time was deleted becomes the new best lap. LAST the last lap in memory the lap in question is deleted. The lap that was the second- last time until the last time was deleted becomes the new last lap.
SETUP mode button 2 is pressed the parameters are shown in reverse Selecting a parameter sequence: Engine speed for shift light ON SFT-ON Engine speed for shift light SFTOFF OFF ( SFT- Shift-light brightness ( Shift-light flash frequency SFT-FL Display setup in laptimer mode SETUP LAPTIMER Repeatedly press button 1 or Display hold time for the most...
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Overview of SETUP mode Solid line: short press Broken line: press and hold down Selecting a parameter 90). Direct jump to ROAD mode Setting parameters 92). Exiting SETUP mode 92).
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Setting parameters Exiting SETUP mode Engine speed for shift light ON Press and hold down button 2 Press and hold down button 1 until the parameter starts to until the multifunction display Engine speed for shift light ON in flash. switches to ROAD mode.
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Engine speed for shift Shift-light brightness Shift-light flash frequency light OFF Shift-light brightness expressed Frequency at which the shift light as a percentage of maximum and the speed warning flash, in Engine speed for shift light OFF brightness. Hz (1/s). in rpm.
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Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The second line shows the run- The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- ning time for the current lap, recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the the best lap saved in memory the running time for the current all-time best lap is shown in the...
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Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- The second line is blank, the recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the third line shows the running time the best lap saved in memory is third line is blank.
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Display-freeze period for Minimum lap time Indicator for bulb failure the most recent time If an infrared receiver is used for If a bulb or the number-plate car- timing laps, you can set the min- rier is removed in preparation for Freeze time in seconds.
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Fastest lap indicator Speed warning Display brightness The "Fastest lap anticipated" Activating this function activates You can set display brightness to 83) function is switched on. any of five levels. another main menu in which you can set a top speed. A warning is issued if the motorcycle ex- ceeds this limit.
On each side, remove nuts 1 before you reach a firm surface. Use the HP Race Cover Kit from and remove the mirrors. Then reactivate DTC. BMW Motorrad to cover the screw holes and restore the se- cure fastening of the mount.
Installing mirrors Mirror to front panel car- Make sure the ground is level rier and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Thread-locking compound: Remove the fairing-panel mechanical fasteners. 8 Nm Removing and installing number-plate carrier Open cable tie 1 (can be re- Removing number-plate used).
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with alarm system (DWA) Carefully disengage anti-theft Use a small screwdriver to alarm bracket 5 from the rear push retainer 7 to the left and Open retainers 3 and discon- frame and turn it up. at the same time push the plug nect the plug.
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gages, and secure it to the rear frame with cable tie 1. with alarm system (DWA) Remove screws 8 with wash- Hold the number-plate carrier ers and remove the number- in position and work the cable plate carrier. Work the cable through opening 9.
Removing and installing front turn indicators Removing front flashing turn indicator NOTICE The procedure described here for the right side apply applies by Connect the plug, making sure From the front, work the anti- analogy to the left side panel. that retainer 6 engages.
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Install screws 2. Remove screw 2 and remove Engage the fairing side panel in the turn indicator. Work the mount 6 on the engine spoiler. Install screw 1. cable through the fairing side panel. Protect the plug on the motor- cycle to prevent the ingress of foreign matter.
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the motorcycle on which you Pull the fairing side panel at are working. position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. The letter "R" for right or "L" for left is stamped on the back Work the cable through the of the slipstream deflector.
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Clip in the turn-signal cable at position 1. Installing side panel ( 131).
Do not use the coding plug by BMW Motorrad. The SLICK with power reduction for riding a vehicle with power mode is for racing slicks and sur- reduction on public roads.
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sible to induce slight drift when RAIN SLICK exiting corners. The engine's full power is not The SLICK mode cannot be ac- made available. Power increase tivated unless the coding plug is RACE when you open the throttle is inserted. RACE is the sportiest mode virtually linear, engine response is The SLICK mode was developed...
Brake system with wheel's tendency to lift clear of system. the ground is also deactivated. BMW Motorrad Race In order to achieve this state, When this mode is selected, the The motorcycle must be at controller of the DTC system...
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At this instant the transferrable limit, the wheels function. If the brake pedal is BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start to lock and the motorcycle depressed after the brake lever must assume an extremely low loses its directional stability;...
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In addition to problems with the Brake system not regularly siding situation in which the mo- BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- serviced. torcycle can flip over. ceptional riding conditions can Risk of accident...
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Technically speaking, depending momentum take over and even on the riding situation ABS Pro and high braking and directional BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- adapts ABS intervention to the stability combined with best-case able to counteract their effects. deceleration of the motorcycle, motorcycle's bank angle.
BMW Motorrad DTC The BMW Motorrad DTC can Special situations with Dynamic Traction Control shut down automatically under (DTC) the exceptional riding conditions In accordance with the laws of outlined below.
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Engine braking torque can cause the rear wheel to skid, with a corresponding loss of stability. The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- able to control a situation of this nature.
Ever since it introduced Race constituting a safety hazard. BMW Motorrad dealer, together ABS, BMW Motorrad has been Country-specific official author- with expert advice on their install- able to offer ABS tailored to the isation does not suffice as as- ation and use.
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ABS Pro Retrofit Check the angular rate sensor; replace if necessary. Update the software of the ABS control unit. Update the software of the in- strument cluster. NOTICE ABS Pro cannot be retrofitted in combination with the HP Race Power Kit and/or the HP Race Calibration Kit.
Adjust the chain tension for front wheel ( 49). If you are in doubt, consult a 134). Adjust the compression- specialist workshop, preferably Plastic adapter for socket stage damping for rear your authorised BMW Motorrad wrench wheel ( 54). dealer.
Engine oil Adjust the spring preload for front wheel ( 49). Checking engine oil level Adjust the compression- stage damping for rear ATTENTION wheel ( 54). Reversible-blade screw- The oil level varies with the driver with star-head and temperature of the oil. The plain tips higher the temperature, the Remove the battery...
Not enough or too much en- Work on brake system not preferably an authorised gine oil. in compliance with correct BMW Motorrad dealer. Engine damage procedure. Always make sure that the oil Topping up engine oil Risk to operational reliability of level is correct.
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BMW Motorrad wear past the minimum per- dealer. missible thickness. Have the brake pads replaced Checking front brake pad by a specialist workshop, thickness preferably an authorised Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad dealer. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
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BMW Motorrad recommends installing only genuine BMW Motorrad brake pads. Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Thickness of brake-pad Brake-pad wear limit, carrier plate rear min 4.5 mm...
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Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes Check the brake fluid level in Make sure the ground is level Brake fluid level, front brake fluid reservoir 1.
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Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Check the brake fluid level in dealer. Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1. Checking the brake-fluid...
Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Check the coolant level in ex- dealer. Coolant, specified level pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-...
Body panels Removing side panel NOTICE The procedure described here for the right side apply applies by analogy to the left side panel. Open cap 1 of the expansion Remove screw 1 on the in- tank. board side of the side panel. Top up coolant to specified level.
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Installing side panel Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Seat the side panel in the rub- ber buffer at position 4. Engage the fairing side panel in Install screws 3 with the wash- mount 6 on the engine spoiler.
If the pressure point is not clearly Clutch-lever play perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably 0.5...1.0 mm (at the handlebar an authorised BMW Motorrad fitting, with engine cold) dealer. Clutch play is out of tolerance: Adjust the clutch-lever play Checking clutch-lever 132).
Wear indicators are built into the sary, preferably by an author- the chain more frequently if main profile grooves on each ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the motorcycle is ridden in wet, tyre. The tyre is worn out when dusty or dirty conditions.
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To prolong chain life, BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad chain lubricant, or: Use a screwdriver to push the Lubricant chain up and down at a point...
Tyre recommendation right. rear wheel swinging arm. For each size of tyre, Tighten locknuts 3 on left and BMW Motorrad tests and right to the specified tightening classifies as roadworthy certain torque. makes. BMW Motorrad cannot Locknut of the final-drive...
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Remove screws 2 of the brake the process of removing the workshop beforehand, preferably calipers on left and right. brake calipers. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control units can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes.
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BMW Motorrad recommends Slacken right axle clamping the BMW Motorrad front-wheel screws 1. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Remove quick-release axle 2, Installing auxiliary stand at front while supporting the wheel. wheel ( 143). Roll the front wheel forward to remove.
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Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ATTENTION Front wheel installed wrong way round. Raise the front wheel, insert Risk of accident Clamping screws in axle quick-release axle 2 and...
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Radial brake caliper to Place the motorcycle axle mount on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends 38 Nm the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Install the auxiliary stand at rear wheel ( 145). Slip wooden chocks or similar under the rear wheel to prevent Hold clip 6 in position.
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Slacken locknuts 3 on left and right. Slacken adjusting screws 2 on left and right. Remove adjusting plate 4 and push the axle in as far as it will Roll the rear wheel as far Remove the brake and ABS forward as possible and line from holder 8.
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Always have the security of sleeves on left and right are the fasteners checked by a loose fits in the wheel. Take care specialist workshop, preferably when removing to ensure that no an authorised BMW Motorrad parts are damaged or mislaid. dealer.
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ing brake-caliper carrier 10 for- ward at the same time. When rolling the rear wheel Insert right adjusting plate 6 into position, take care not to into the swinging arm with damage wheel-speed sensor 9. stop 12 to the front. Roll the rear wheel as far Lift the rear wheel and work forward as possible and loop...
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples. Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxili- ary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; Insert left adjusting plate 4.
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Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 Turn brackets 2 with long ends Engage the auxiliary stand in 241) with the adapters (83 30 facing inwards. the front suspension and apply 2 152 839). even pressure to push it down Adjust adapters 3 to the width to the ground.
Rear-wheel stand Installing auxiliary stand at rear wheel Install adapter pins (83 30 2 Turn brackets 2 long ends out. 152 841) 1 in the rear wheel Adjust adapters 3 to the width swinging arm on left and right of the pins inserted in the rear and tighten to the specified wheel swinging arm.
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Engage the auxiliary stand in Remove cover 2 so that the the rear wheel swinging arm high-beam headlight bulb can and apply even pressure to be replaced.
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Engage spring clip 4 in the Bulbs for the low-beam catch on left and right. headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base Release spring clip 4 at left only, in order to keep the glass and right and swing it up.
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Remove parking-light cover 1. Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket. socket. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.
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Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. bulb, right Bulb for parking light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- W5W / 12 V / 5 W cycle on its stand. 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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Insert socket 3 into the head- Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise light housing, making sure that and remove it from the light retainer 2 engages. housing. Install the cover. Replace the defective bulb. Replacing turn indicator Bulbs for flashing turn bulbs, front and rear indicators, front Make sure the ground is level...
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Pull number-plate light 1 out of Seek the advice of a specialist the bulb housing. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into the bulb housing and close the housing.
Fuses Removing fuse ATTENTION Jumpering of blown fuses. Risk of short-circuit and fire. Always replace a defective fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage. Pull the bulb out of the bulb Push the bulb into the bulb socket. socket.
Close the fuse cover. gine by connecting leads to the BMW Motorrad dealer. The latch engages with an on-board socket. audible click. Install the rear seat (...
Run the engine of the donor Disconnect the jump lead from ATTENTION vehicle during jump-starting. the negative terminals first, then disconnect the second Begin by connecting one end Contact between crocodile lead from the positive termin- of the red jump lead to the clips of jump leads and als.
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NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed a float charger specially designed for compatibility with the elec- tronics of your motorcycle. Us- ing this charger, you can keep...
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Disconnecting battery from shop, preferably an authorised motorcycle ( 155). motorcycle ( 155). BMW Motorrad dealer. Charge the battery using a Lift the battery up and out; suitable charger. work it slightly back and forth Place the battery in the battery if it is difficult to remove.
Washing the vehicle Care products Apply the brakes in good time to allow the friction and heat to BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends dry the brake discs and brake that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning pads.
Cleaning easily Rubber NOTICE damaged components Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber-care Soften stubborn dirt and insects Plastics products. by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth. ATTENTION ATTENTION Chrome Use of unsuitable cleaning Application of silicone sprays agents.
(preferably using the front- benzene or petroleum spirit on a wheel and rear-wheel stands clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. from BMW Motorrad). BMW Motorrad recommends BMW tar remover for removing Protective wax coating specks of tar. Remember to wax BMW Motorrad recommends the parts treated in this way.
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 72).
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Radial brake caliper to axle mount M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Value...
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Rear wheel Value Valid Swinging-arm adapter to rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 30 20 Nm Clamping bolt to upper spring M5 x 25 3 Nm Spring strut to main frame M10 x 65 56 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to front panel carrier M6, Replace nuts 8 Nm mechanical...
SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not per- missible because they can attack coated compon- ents of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/45 Secondary transmission ratio 2.647 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material 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.
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Front wheel Front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17 Load index, front tyre Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6.0"...
Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light unit...
Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2056 mm Height of motorcycle 1138 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider Weights Unladen weight 202 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %...
BMW Motorrad Mobility BMW Motorrad Service work on your motorcycle car- ried out by a specialist work- services BMW Motorrad has an extensive shop, preferably an authorised network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW BMW Motorrad dealer.
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The regular service intervals as distance it has covered. Your au- stated apply to motorcycles used thorised BMW Motorrad dealer on public roads. In the case of confirms that the service work motorcycles used for racing,...
Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check Standard BMW service 180) Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Checking timing Replace all spark plugs Replacing air filter Oil change in the tele- scopic forks Change brake fluid, entire system annually or every 10000 km (whichever comes first) for the first time after one...
Lubricate the side stand. Perform vehicle test with the Check the lights and signalling BMW Motorrad diagnosis sys- equipment. tem. Check that the engine start Visually inspect the brake suppression system is in work- pipes, brake hoses and ing order.
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
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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Important data for refuelling. Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l Fuel reserve approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmwmotorrad.com...
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