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Summary of Contents for BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye 2017
- Page 1 BMW Motorrad Additional rider's manual R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye...
- Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial operation Retailer's address/phone number (com- Number on fork bridge pany stamp)
- Page 3 Familiarize yourself with treatment. your new vehicle so that you can If you want to sell your BMW one ride safely and confidently in all day, remember to hand over this traffic situations. Rider's Manual too. It is an im-...
- Page 4 Table of Contents Preparation for navigation 6 Maintenance ... . 27 General instructions ..28 system ..... . 40 1 General instructions .
- Page 5 General instructions Overview ......4 Abbreviations and symbols ..4 Equipment .
- Page 6 Non-compliance When the time comes to sell can cause damage to the vehi- Technical data. your BMW, remember to hand cle or accessories and warranty over this Rider's Manual; it is an claims may be denied as a result.
- Page 7 BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee Electronic immobilizer. you can find the descriptions in a the total absence of errors. For separate manual. this reason BMW is unable to Tire Pressure Control recognize any claims stemming (TPC/RDC). Technical data from the information, illustrations and descriptions in this manual.
- Page 9 Overviews Overall view ......9...
- Page 11 Overall view Rallye seat (low) ( Protective caps ( Cross spoke wheels Enduro footrest Frame guard ( Sport windshield (...
- Page 13 Introduction Rallye style variant ....12...
- Page 14 Rallye style variant movement when riding in a standing position. The Rallye style variant show- Cross spoke wheel, available cases the sporty character of with studded tires if desired. the R 1200 GS Adventure Ral- Accompanying frame guard, lye. The Lightwhite coloring, the protects the frame from hard painted labels on the side parts kicks.
- Page 15 Operation Rallye seat ......14 Frame guard ......15 Windshield .
- Page 16 Rallye seat Note height adjustment Removing the Rallye seat The rear height adjustment 1 must always be set to the low The front height adjustment 1 position (marked L). must always be set to the high Unlock seat lock 1 in a clock- position (marked H).
- Page 17 downwards at the rear until the avoid the rubber bands open- locking mechanism audibly en- ing when kicked. gages. Install frame guard on the op- posite side in the same way. NOTICE Windshield To remove and install seat with Adjusting the windshield optional equipment, see the vehi- cle rider's manual.
- Page 18 Rotate adjustment wheel 1 clockwise to lower the wind- shield. Rotate adjustment wheel 1 counterclockwise to raise the windshield.
- Page 19 Off-road use Conversion ......18 Riding....... 22 Cleaning .
- Page 20 Conversion Installing luggage rack Removing bracket for covers passenger footrest Removing the luggage rack NOTICE NOTICE Passenger footrests and grab handles must always be installed Passenger footrests and grab when riding with a passenger. handles must always be installed when riding with a passenger. Attach luggage rack covers 2.
- Page 21 Removing luggage rack Attach luggage rack 1. covers Install new microencapsu- lated screws 1. Luggage rack on rear frame Thread-locking compound: micro-encapsulated Joint compound: or, Loctite Remove screws 1 and take off 243, Medium-firm bracket for passenger footrest 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) on the right 2.
- Page 22 Removing end muffler Attach bracket for passenger footrest on the left 2 and install using new microencapsu- lated screws 1. Footrest bracket on rear frame Thread-locking compound: micro-encapsulated Clean the thread. 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Attach bracket for passenger Remove screws 1. The muffler must be removed footrest on the right 2 and in- Remove muffler cover 2.
- Page 23 Installing end muffler Muffler on rear frame 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Remove screw 1 and form washer 2. Lightly lubricate inside of Remove end muffler 3 with clamp 1 and push onto end scuff-protection washer 4 and muffler. clamp 5. Lightly lubricate inner diameter of end muffler 2 and push on Position clamp 1 with recess in...
- Page 24 Riding permissible maximum rated speed of the tires. Driving with studded tires Risk of accident due to tire dam- The R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye age at high speed. can be equipped with studded Observe the maximum permis- tires for use off-road. sible speed for the tyres.
- Page 25 After riding off-road Switch on the ignition. BMW Motorrad recommends the following after riding off-road: Briefly press button 1 to select Tire pressure the each menu item.
- Page 26 Cleaning after off-road Delayed braking effect due to Rims dirty brake discs and brake pads BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes are checking the rims for possible NOTICE clean again. damage after riding off-road.
- Page 27 Removing engine guard Position engine guard 2. Install screws 3. Engine guard on bracket 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Removing windshield Remove screws 1. Loosen windshield 2 down- Remove screws 1 and pull off wards and remove. engine guard 2. Installing windshield Installing engine guard Rotate adjustment wheel 1 counterclockwise and adjust...
- Page 28 Windshield on windshield adjustment 3 lb/ft (4 Nm)
- Page 29 Maintenance General instructions ....28 Service tool kit ..... . 28 Tires .
- Page 30 Further information about main- erations (such as wheel removal WARNING tenance and repair work can be and installation), BMW Motorrad obtained on DVD through your Automatic opening of verti- has put together a service tool kit authorized BMW Motorrad re- cally installed valve inserts at matched to your motorcycle.
- Page 31 Tread wear marks are integrated ity, preferably an authorized 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire into the main grooves on every BMW Motorrad retailer. cold) tire. If the tire tread has worn Checking spokes down to the level of the marks, If tyre pressure is too low: the tire is completely worn.
- Page 32 Have side stand checked support surface is firm and by a specialist workshop, level. preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer. Checking function of side support switch Switch off engine and fold out side stand. Press and hold clutch, switch Check gearshift lever mount 1 on ignition and start engine.
- Page 33 Check gaiter 1 is sitting cor- rectly and is free from cracks. If the gaiter has loosened or cracks are forming: Have gaiter checked by a spe- Remove frame 1. cialist workshop, preferably by Remove air filter element 2. an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
- Page 34 Close lid 4 of storage compart- ment. Fitting the Rallye seat ( 14). Clean air filter element 2 or Place fuel tank cover 1 in replace, if necessary. position, taking care that the guide (arrow) is underneath Insert air filter element 2 and upper front wheel cover 2.
- Page 35 Accessories General notes ..... . . 34 Accessories for Rallye style vari- ant ........34 Rallye style variant accessories .
- Page 36 Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for when riding with a passenger. manufacturers these products. BMW is not be Safety risk liable for unapproved parts and Accessories for Rallye accessory products of any kind.
- Page 39 Rallye style variant accessories LED turn indicator ( Milled handlebar lever Preparation for navigation system ( Headlight guard ( Enduro engine guard Cylinder-head cover guard Adjustable driver footrests Studded tires ( Sports muffler (...
- Page 40 LED turn indicator Headlight guard Milled handlebar lever Attractively contoured, handlebar- Protects the headlight lens from Milled clutch and brake lever mounted turn indicator featuring flying stones when used off-road. made of high-strength aluminum modern, wear-free LED technol- alloy, gray-anodized, to protect Snap-Lock system for quick and ogy.
- Page 41 Enduro engine guard Adjustable driver Cylinder-head cover footrests guard Protects the lower engine area from flying stones and grounding. High-quality, forged footrests, an- Comprehensive protection of Significantly wider and longer the cylinder-head cover against odized in gold color, three height than standard engine protection.
- Page 42 Made solely of titanium, end cap Advanced Mount Cradle with and heat shield made of carbon. lock barrel and Multi-Controller Torque increase in lower and for operating the BMW Motorrad medium engine speed range. Navigator on the handlebars.
- Page 43 Case system The sturdy aluminum cases, which are suitable for off-road travel, can be attached using the optionally available case carriers. They can be locked, are water- proof, dust-proof and also visually underline the R 1200 GS Adven- ture Rallye's enduro capability.
- Page 45 Technical data Frame ......44 Chassis and suspension ... . 44 Wheels and tires .
- Page 46 Frame at front right on steering head Chassis and suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame...
- Page 47 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 V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h)
- Page 48 Rear wheel Rear-wheel rim size 4.50"x17" Rear tire designation 170/60 - 17 Load index for rear tire At least 71 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Dimensions...
- Page 49 with low-slung 33.1...33.9 in (840...860 mm), without rider at un- laden weight with low-slung 32.3...33.1 in (820...840 mm), without rider at un- laden weight with black seat bench Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76.8...78.3 in (1950...1990 mm), without rider at unladen weight with seat low 72.8...74.4 in (1850...1890 mm), without rider at...
- Page 50 Side stand Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Luggage rack Check, 30 Installing, 19 Accessories, 34 Checking switch, 30 Removing, 18 Air filter Suspension Checking, replacing insert, 31 Luggage rack protective caps Technical data, 44 Installing, 18 Removing, 19 Dimensions Technical data Technical data, 46 Chassis and suspension, 44 Dimensions, 46...
- Page 51 Wheels Check wheel rims, 29 Checking rims, 29 Checking spokes, 29 Technical data, 45 Windshield Adjusting, 15...
- Page 53 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2017 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft D-80788 Munich, Germany Reprinting, in whole or in part, is only permitted with the written approval of BMW Motorrad, Af- tersales.
- Page 54 You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmwmotorrad.com BMW recommends *01408403437* Order No.: 01 40 8 403 437 07.2017, 1st edition, 07...