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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GT...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . 20 or item of information. BMW Motorrad ASC ..44 Multifunction display ..21 Clutch .
  • Page 5 Weights ....122 BMW Motorrad ABS ..66 9 Care ....107 Performance data .
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  • Page 7: General Instructions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Optional accessory When the time comes to sell Instruction. BMW optional acces- your BMW, remember to hand sories can be purchased over this Rider's Manual; it is an Result of an activity. and installed at your au- important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Deutsches Institut für Nor- (TPC). mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with its tolerance regulations. Ver- Equipment sions for individual countries may When you ordered your BMW differ. motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Notice concerning Rider's Manual describes optional...
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  • Page 11: Overviews

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat .
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  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com General view, left side Headlamp range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( Payload table (on steering- head bearing at left)
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  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com General view, right side Fuel filler cap ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side fairing) ( Onboard power socket 100) Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Damping adjustment...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Underneath seat Tools for adjusting spring preload ( Standard tool kit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Helmet holder ( Storage space with service toolkit Storing service tool kit Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 17: Under Center Fairing Panel

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Under center fairing panel Battery ( Storage space with tire repair kit Storing tire repair kit...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Switching the indicators in the display ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn Not included in standard equipment with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA ( Not included in standard equipment...

  • Page 19: Right

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multifunction switch, right Starter ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Operate heated grips 44).

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Function key Multifunction display Function key Ambient light sensor (for instrument lighting control) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator lamp (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) with onboard computer Engine speed warning...

  • Page 21: Displays

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Warning and indicator lamps ..20 Multifunction display ....21 Warning lamps .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning and indicator lamps ABS ( Not included in standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( Universal warning lamp (appears together with warnings in display panel) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Idle Turn indicator, left...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multifunction display Warning for electronic en- gine management ( Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated grip level ( Not included in standard equipment with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time (...

  • Page 24: Warning Lamps

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning lamps Value area for indicators Display Not included in standard Warnings are displayed with the equipment corresponding warning lamps. with onboard computer Symbols explaining the indicated value ( 10 Coolant temperature dis- play Next to value area 2, warning tri- 11 Not included in standard...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Outside temperature warning ( x.x °F " " flashes Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated Lights up red Flashes...
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system fault ( " is indicated Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor cated.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up ASC switched off ( Lights up ASC error (...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- there is no risk of black ice form- placed, preferably by an autho- Possible cause: ing at measured temperatures rized BMW Motorrad retailer. The coolant temperature is too above 37 °F (3 °C). Coolant temperature too high.
  • Page 29 ( 88). operation mode thorized workshop, preferably Replacing bulb for parking light General warning light shows an authorized BMW Motorrad 90). yellow. retailer. Replacing brake light and tail Engine symbol appears on light bulbs ( 91).
  • Page 30 Contact a specialist service fa- Before adjusting the tire in- cility, preferably an authorized flation pressure, observe The measured tire inflation pres- BMW Motorrad retailer. the information on temperature sure is outside the permissible compensation and on inflation tolerance. Tire inflation pressure in...
  • Page 31 Have fault eliminated at a spe- with Tire Pressure Control cility, preferably an authorized cialist service facility, preferably (TPC/RDC) BMW Motorrad retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad General warning light shows dealer. Transmission error yellow. Battery of tire-inflation with Tire Pressure Control -- -- + "...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Fuel shortage can lead to retailer. engine misfires. This can The ABS is not available because result in unexpected engine de- the self-diagnosis has not been Possible cause: activation (accident hazard) and completed.
  • Page 33 ASC warning lamp lights as soon as possible at a spe- completed cialist service facility, preferably with Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad (ASC) The ASC has been deactivated retailer. by the rider. ASC warning lamp flashes ASC intervention Switch ASC on.

  • Page 34: Onboard Computer Indicator

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fuel level Fuel reserve cialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Due to the complex fuel tank ge- The fuel level at which the re- retailer. ometry, the fill level cannot be...

  • Page 35: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, calculated early service falls to preferably an authorized within 621 miles (1000 km), the BMW Motorrad retailer, for remaining miles (kilometers) 1 setting of the date. are counted down in 62-miles If the time remaining until the (100-km) steps.

  • Page 36: Tire Inflation Pressure

    2 shows the inflation pres- Further information on The outside temperature sure in the rear tire. Immediately BMW Motorrad RDC can warning does not mean that after switching on the ignition, be found starting from page there is no risk of black ice form- -- -- "...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Heated grips ......44 BMW Motorrad ASC ....44 Clutch .

  • Page 38: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Please performed ( 57). onboard socket. contact a specialist service fa- with Automatic Stability Control cility for this purpose, preferably Locking handlebars (ASC) an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Turn handlebars to left. ASC self-diagnosis is per- tailer. formed. (...

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com until this key is recognized as rized BMW Motorrad retailer. "authorized" for your motorcycle. The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to retailer is under an obligation to...

  • Page 40: Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com with onboard computer Press and hold button 1 until Press button 1 to select the hours 2 flash. display in value area 2. Press button 1 to select the Press button 1 repeatedly until The following values can be indi- display in value area 2.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Distance covered since the with onboard computer fuel reached the reserve level Press button 3 to select the display in value area 4. The following values can be indi- cated: Total kilometers (in illustration) Trip I Trip odometer 1 ( Trip II...

  • Page 42: Stopwatch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Stopwatch Operating stopwatch Press and hold button 1 until displayed value has been reset. As an alternative to the odome- If necessary, switch over from ter, the stopwatch 1 can be dis- odometer to stopwatch with Stopwatch played.

  • Page 43: Lights

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lap timer Interchanging button : Operation of the stop- watch using button 2 in the functions instrument cluster. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until the display changes.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Headlight high beam and flasher Immediately after switching off Press button 1 toward left to the ignition push button 1 to switch on left-hand turn indica- the left and hold until the park- tor.

  • Page 45: Hazard Warning Flashers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hazard warning Emergency on/off flashers switch (kill switch) Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 1 to switch on warning flashers for longer than hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 46: Heated Grips

    1 repeatedly un- til heated grip symbol 2 is not shown anymore in the display. Engine switched off Operating position BMW Motorrad ASC with Automatic Stability Control Heated grips Press button 1 repeatedly un- (ASC) with heated handlebar grips...

  • Page 47: Clutch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Switching the ASC As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and function on then on again. If the ASC warning lamp lights up after switching the ignition off and on followed by continued driving over 3 mph (5 km/h), an ASC error has occurred.

  • Page 48: Brakes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Adjusting the handbrake...

  • Page 49: Mirrors

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mirrors accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel Remove seat ( 51). Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and Move mirror into desired po- damping-characteristic settings.

  • Page 50: Damping

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Damping Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting Damping must be adjusted to the Turn adjustment wheel road conditions and the spring counterclockwise as far as preload. possible (One-up without A rough road surface requires load) softer damping than a smooth Turn adjustment wheel as...

  • Page 51: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com COMF : comfortable damping Basic setting of rear NORM : normal damping wheel rear-wheel damp- SPORt : sporty damping The display is automatically Turn adjusting screw as far hidden again after a short time. as possible clockwise, then turn back 0.5 turns (One-up Adjust the chassis...

  • Page 52: Tires

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The damping can be ad- service facility, preferably an au- Tire pressure, front justed while the motorcycle thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. is being ridden. Ordinary adhesive tape 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire damages the plastic lens.

  • Page 53: Seat

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Adjusting headlamp range Neutral position Turn and hold ignition key in the seat lock 1 to left while Position with heavy pay- pressing seat downward at rear load to support movement.

  • Page 54: Helmet Holder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing the seat watch the position of the helmet lock. Position helmet as shown in illustration. Install the seat ( 52). Secure helmet on helmet holder 1 using a steel cable. Insert seat in bracket 1 and press down firmly at rear.

  • Page 55: Riding

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklists ......55 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Observe the maximum permis- of the year. Your authorized cycle, e.g.: sible payload indicated on the BMW Motorrad retailer will be Incorrect settings of spring- label in the respective luggage happy to advise you and has strut and shock absorber sys- system.

  • Page 57: Checklists

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com the label in the respective lug- Catalytic converter extreme cases, the motorcycle gage system. could catch fire. If misfiring causes unburned fuel Do not allow the engine to idle to enter the catalytic converter, Risk of poisoning unnecessarily.

  • Page 58: Starting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com lever to disengage the clutch Before every journey roll for longer periods or push it and twist the throttle grip over longer distances with the Brakes engine switched off. slightly. Front and rear brake fluid levels Clutch Switch on ignition.
  • Page 59 The self-diagnosis routine warning and indicator lamps are ABS self-diagnosis is determining whether switched on consecutively. completed BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis ABS warning lamp goes out. Phase 2 routine runs automatically when The universal warning lamp Watch all warning and indicator you switch on the ignition.

  • Page 60: Breaking In

    Watch all warning and indicator Observe the engine run-in is determining whether lamps on the display. speeds. BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis An ASC error is indicated follow- Engine run-in speed ing completion of the ASC self- routine runs automatically when diagnosis routine.

  • Page 61: Engine Speed Warning

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Engine speed warning dure is essential if the tires are to Mileage until first achieve maximum grip. running-in check New tires do not provide 311...746 miles full tire traction. Accident (500...1200 km) hazards exist in particular on wet roads and at extreme angles.

  • Page 62: Brakes

    The Locking up of the front wheel heavier you brake, the greater is prevented by BMW Motorrad Press and hold button 1 and the weight transfer to the front ABS. button 2 simultaneously until wheel.

  • Page 63: Parking Your Motorcycle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Parking your Wet, soiled brakes Center stand motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake with center stand disks and the brake pads result in Side stand Switch off engine. a decrease in the braking action. Switch off engine.

  • Page 64: Refueling

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Refueling the current standard in each Fuel attacks plastic sur- case. faces, making them cloudy Fuel quality or unattractive. Recommended fuel qual- For the best fuel economy, the Immediately wipe off plastic parts gasoline should be sulfur-free or after contact with fuel.

  • Page 65: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com was completely emptied, i.e., if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4 gal (Approx. 15 l) Reserve fuel quantity Refuel with a fuel meeting the The motorcycle can tip specifications below, continu- away to the side and fall Approx.
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fasten straps at rear on both Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests aged. and tighten them. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; the brake lines or wiring harnesses. vehicle should be pulled down Fasten straps at front on both against its springs with the sus-...

  • Page 67: Technology In

    ABS ....... . 66 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....68 Tire pressure control (RDC) ..69...

  • Page 68: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    (gravel, ice, snow) BMW Motorrad ABS? and driving stability is lost, and so that the wheels turn in every The BMW Motorrad ABS en- a fall can result. Before this sit- imaginable case and driving sta- sures driving stability on any sur- uation occurs, ABS is activated bility is ensured.
  • Page 69 BMW Motorrad ABS is un- maintenance condition. Unusual driving conditions can able to counteract their effects. To ensure that the...

  • Page 70: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    From the speed BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- speeds of the front and difference the slip, and with it activated for these cases.

  • Page 71: Tire Pressure Control

    In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- fault code is output. inside the tire and sends these ommends turning back the throt- values to the control unit.
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Tire inflation pressure The tire inflation pressures are Example: according to the ranges shown temperature-compensated Rider's Manual, the tire inflation in the multifunction display. They pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar), The RDC control unit distin- refer to a tire air temperature of however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maintenance General instructions ....72 Onboard tool kit ....72 Engine oil .

  • Page 74: General Instructions

    Reversible screwdriver in- wheel removal and installation), tenance and repair work can be sert BMW Motorrad has put together obtained on DVD through your with Phillips PH1 and Torx a service tool kit matched to your authorized BMW Motorrad re- motorcycle.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com the higher the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations of the oil fill quantity. To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level with the en- gine at operating temperature.

  • Page 76: Brake System

    Top up engine oil ( 74). If fluid level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Remove oil dipstick 1. Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil Check engine oil level ( 72).
  • Page 77 In order to ensure the operating Have the brakes checked at an reliability of the brake system, authorized workshop, preferably make sure that the brake pads an authorized BMW Motorrad are not worn beyond their mini- retailer. mum thickness. Checking front brake pad...
  • Page 78 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear level with visual inspection. Direc-...
  • Page 79 If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 80: Coolant

    Read off coolant level on ex- pansion tank 1. Illuminate from If brake fluid level falls below the the bottom for better visibility. approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 81: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop, preferably Coolant level an authorized BMW Motorrad Actuate the clutch lever un- retailer. til resistance can be felt. Ob- serve cut-out between edges 1 Between MIN and MAX and 2 in the handlebar fitting.

  • Page 82: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Tighten nut 2 while holding For every tire size, adjusting screw 3 to ensure Have tires replaced even be- BMW Motorrad has tested fore the minimum tread depth that it does not move out of certain tire brands and approved is reached.
  • Page 83 Use only wheels and tires that stalled and may not be replaced. BMW Motorrad has approved for If you want to equip your mo- your type of motorcycle. torcycle with different wheels, Extensive information is...
  • Page 84 Remove screws 1 of brake Place motorcycle on an auxil- calipers on left and right. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Mount rear-wheel stands 87).
  • Page 85 BMW Motorrad recommends authorized BMW Motorrad the BMW Motorrad front wheel retailer. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Mount front wheel stand 86). Remove spacing bushing 1 on left side from wheel hub.
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com tion arrows on the tires or on the Pinch bolt of quick-re- Brake caliper on fork leg rim. lease axle Roll front wheel into front sus- Tightening sequence: 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) pension (telescopic fork). tighten alternatively 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Remove front wheel stand.
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW Motorrad recommends Installing rear wheel the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel Malfunctions may occur stand. during control interventions Mount rear-wheel stands by ABS if a wheel other than the 87). standard wheel is installed.

  • Page 88: Front Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an aux- curely on them. iliary stand before lifting the front Tighten mounting screw 1. wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Loosen mounting screw 1. Place motorcycle on an auxil- Push the two mounts 2 far iary stand;...

  • Page 89: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Remove the lock washer 2; to are available through your do so, press the unlock but- authorized BMW Motorrad with center stand ton 3. retailer. If the motorcycle is raised too far at the front the...

  • Page 90: Lamps

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com grip of stand back so that both The alignment of connec- stand rollers rest on ground. tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown Then press the grip down to in the following illustrations.
  • Page 91 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com where other than on its metal socket base. Remove spring wire strap 1 Close plug connection 1. from detents and fold to side. Take out bulb 2. Insert bulb 1 while ensuring Replace defective bulb. correct position of the lug.
  • Page 92 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing bulb for parking Replace defective bulb. light Bulb for parking light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Switch off ignition. To prevent contaminants from To achieve better accessi- being deposited on the new bility, turn the handlebars to...
  • Page 93 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install bulb socket 1 by turning without LED tail light clockwise. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing front and rear turn signal bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Press bulb 1 into socket and Pull glass on screw connection install by turning clockwise. side out of mirror housing.

  • Page 95: Fairings And Panels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fairings and Panels Installing front and rear turn signal bulb Removing center fairing Replace defective bulb. panel Remove seat ( 51). Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new Insert inside end of lens into...

  • Page 96: Jump-Starting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Jump-starting Installing center fairing panel The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 97: Battery

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Battery ative terminal on this vehicle: Remove center fairing panel position 1). 93). Maintenance instructions When jump-starting the engine, Run engine of donor vehicle Correct battery maintenance do not disconnect the battery during jump-starting procedure. combined with proper charging from the onboard electrical sys- Start engine of the vehicle with...
  • Page 98 To charge the battery via the battery. battery. battery terminals, disconnect the battery first. BMW Motorrad has devel- Charge disconnected battery oped a trickle-charger spe- via onboard socket. Charging the battery via cially designed for compatibility...
  • Page 99 Consult a certified service fa- battery terminals. cility, preferably an authorized In the case of longer peri- BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- ods when the motorcycle is ting of the date. not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly. See the Switch off ignition.
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Push battery carrier over bat- Make sure that the battery mi- tery and install screw 3. nus cable 1 has sufficient dis- tance Arrow to the relay car- An incorrect installation se- rier 2. quence increases the risk of short-circuiting.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Accessories General instructions ....100 Onboard sockets ....100 Case .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    Cable routing must not restrict Use only parts and accessories products. the steering angle and the han- approved by BMW for your BMW is unable to accept any li- dling characteristics. motorcycle. ability whatsoever for parts and Cables must not be trapped.

  • Page 103: Case

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening case Closing case switching off the ignition to re- duce the strain on the onboard electrical system. Additional devices with low power con- sumption are possibly not de- tected by the vehicle electron- ics.
  • Page 104 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing case simultaneously pulling the case outward. Then lift case out of lower mounting. Mounting case Insert case in case carrier 1, then swing as far as possible Turn key 1 to posi- onto mount 2.

  • Page 105: Topcase

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Secure hold Opening the topcase Use the screws 1 inside the case for this purpose. If a case wobbles or is difficult to Turn key 1 in the topcase lock OPEN fit, it must be adapted to the gap to position Topcase between the upper and lower...
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing topcase Pull release lever all the way Topcase lid opens. Closing the topcase Press release lever 1 down un- til it engages. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Turn key in topcase lock to the RELEASE to position LOCK...
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Raise the rear of the topcase and pull it off luggage rack. Mounting the topcase Fold up handle as far as possi- ble. Press handle 1 down until it engages. Turn key in topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 108 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com...

  • Page 109: Care

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Care Care products ..... 108 Washing your vehicle ....108 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 110: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake disks that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and care and pads are dry. mover to soften and wash off products available at your au- The high water pressure thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 111: Parts

    BMW cleaning naphtha or spirit on a silicone. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW ish for additional treatment. Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective...

  • Page 112: Protective Wax Coating

    Remove the protective wax To preserve the finish of your coating. vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- Clean the motorcycle. mends BMW Car Wax or agents Install a charged battery. that contain carnauba or syn- Observe checklist before start- thetic waxes. ing.

  • Page 113: Technical Data

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 112 Performance data ....122 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting Chart

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start: Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand.

  • Page 115: Threaded Fasteners

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 30 Tighten alternatively 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in telescopic fork M24 x 1.5...

  • Page 116: Engine

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 117: Fuel

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends...

  • Page 118: Clutch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 119: Rear-Wheel Drive

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in its own housing Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with rear...

  • Page 120: Brakes

    Sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 121: Electrical System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system...
  • Page 122 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03...0.04 in (0.8...0.9 mm), new Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light...

  • Page 123: Frame

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Frame Frame design Cast light alloy welded design with screwed-on rear frame Location of type plate Right steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.9 in (2156 mm) Motorcycle height 49.2 in (1250 mm), without rider at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windshield...

  • Page 124: Weights

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Weights Unladen weight 470 lbs (213 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 926 lbs (420 kg) Maximum payload 456 lbs (207 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 125: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 124 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 125 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......125 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 126: Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 127: Bmw Motorrad Service

    "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Maintenance You can obtain information on If this maintenance and re- the contents of the BMW Ser- procedures pair work is performed inex- vices from your BMW Motorrad pertly, there is a danger of dam- BMW Pre-Delivery Check retailer.
  • Page 128 300 mls and 750 mls (500 km before the entered values. and 1200 km). BMW Service BMW service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 129: Confirmation Of Mainte

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 130 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 131 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 132 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner,...
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  • Page 134: Confirmation Of Service

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 135 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
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  • Page 137: Appendix

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix Certificate ......136...
  • Page 138 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 139: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bulbs Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Replace bulb for parking Charging connected battery, 96 light, 90 Self-diagnosis, 57 Charging disconnected Replacing brake light and tail Technology in detail, 66 battery, 97 light bulbs, 91 Warning indicators, 30 Installing, 97 Replacing high-beam bulb, 88...
  • Page 140 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Coolant Engine oil Fuel Checking level, 78 Fill level indicator, 32 Checking level, 72 Fluid level indicator, 13 Fill location, 13 Fill location, 11 Overtemperature warning Refueling, 62 Oil dipstick, 11 indicator, 26 Reserve quantity, 32 Technical data, 115 Currentness of this manual, 7...
  • Page 141 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Helmet holder Lights Returning to use, 110 Position on vehicle, 14 Control, 16 Storage, 110 Securing helmet, 52 Headlamp range Multifunction display Horn, 16 adjustment, 11 Control, 16 Headlight low beam, 41 Meaning of symbols, 32 Operating headlight flasher, 42 Overview, 21 Ignition...
  • Page 142 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multifunction switch, left, 16 Stopwatch Safety instructions Operating, 40 Right handlebar fitting, 17 About brakes, 60 Switching off, 61 Right side of vehicle, 13 On riding, 54 Symbols in display Under fairing, 15 Seat Meaning, 32 Underneath seat, 14...
  • Page 143 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Weights, 122 Turn indicators Weights Control, 16 Payload table, 11 Wheels and tires, 118 Operating, 42 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Technical data, 122 Display, 34 Type plate Wheels Position on vehicle, 13 Checking rims, 80 Rim sticker, 81 Installing front wheel, 83 Technology in detail, 69...
  • Page 144 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 145 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold BMW recommends *01418550487* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 487 08.2013, 2nd edition, 07 *01418550487* *01418550487*...

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