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Page 2 Important notes Warning: This symbol stands for precau-tions and measures which are essential in order to protect the rider or other persons from possibly severe or fatal injury. Attention: Instructions and precautions specifically intended to prevent damage to the motorcycle. Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid.
Page 3 We congratulate you on your and rider, to ensure maximum choice of a motorcycle from reliability and safety, and advice BMW and welcome to the com- on how to maintain the value of munity of BMW riders. your motorcycle. Familiarise yourself with your...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
26-27 General view, left side ... 4 Brake system - without General view, right side ..5 BMW Integral ABS ..28-30 Cockpit ......... 6 Brake system - with Telltale and warning lights ..7 BMW Integral ABS ..31-34 Ignition switch and steering Clutch .........
Page 5 Reliability......74-75 lights ......60-61 Service worldwide ....76 Riding, gear shifts..62-63 Environmental protection ..77 Brake system BMW rider's equipment..78 - general......64-65 BMW motorcycle Brake system - with equipment ......79 BMW Integral ABS..66-72 Training means extra BMW Integral ABS safety ........
Page 6: General View, Left Side
General view, left side 7 Rear spring strut, shock absorber adjustment 1 Main (high) beam headlight 8 Power socket, 12V 36-39) 2 Driving light ( 36-39) Provision for connecting 3 Front suspension strut, additional equipment – shock absorber adjustment max. load 5 A 9 Primary spark plug, left 4 Reservoir for clutch fluid 10 Secondary spark plug, left...
Page 7: General View, Right Side
General view, right side 13 14 13 Luggage carrier 14 Case carrier 15 Storage compartment for toolkit 20 Type plate/vehicle identifi- 16 Fuse box ( Maintenance cation number Instructions, Chapter 2) 21 Primary spark plug, right 17 Air filter ( 22 Secondary spark plug, right Maintenance 23 Brake fluid reservoir for rear...
Page 8: Cockpit
Cockpit 7 Warning light, fuel level/with approx. 5 litres (1. 1 Imp. gal) in reserve yellow 23, 60) 1 Telltale and warning lights 8 Warning light, engine oil pressure red 2 Speedometer 9 Ignition switch and steering 3 Odometer lock ( 4 Trip meter 5 Trip meter reset knob ( ) Figures in brackets...
Page 9: Telltale And Warning Lights
Telltale and warning lights 6 Clock 1 Telltale light, left turn indica- Adjust by pressing with a tor repeater green ballpoint pen or similar 2 Warning light, battery object at charge current red point A (minutes) or point B (hours) 3 Telltale light, high (main) 7 Warning light, general red beam blue...
Page 10: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock
Warning: The key number is on the If the motorcycle is fitted with accompanying plastic tag. BMW Integral ABS , only RE- SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION- ALITY is available when the Optional accessories ignition is switched off (...
Page 11 Ignition switch and steering lock • Turn the handlebars to full left Key positions lock. Warning: Attention: Never turn the key to OFF or Engage the steering lock with while riding the the handlebars in this position motorcycle! only. ON Operating position, OFF* Ignition and lights off, ignition, lights and all steering locked...
Page 12: Left Handlebar Fitting
Left handlebar fitting Warning: To prevent air from entering the clutch system: 3 Horn button • Do not turn the fitting on the 4 Left turn indicator switch handlebar. • Press • Do not turn the handlebars – Turn indicators flash in the clamping blocks.
Page 13: Right Handlebar Fitting
Right handlebar fitting 7 Starter button 8 Emergency ignition off (kill) Warning: switch ( To prevent air from entering 9 Turn-indicator cancel the brake system: switch • Do not turn the fitting on the • Press handlebar. – Left/right indicators off •...
Page 14: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard warning flashers • Operate hazard warning lights switch 1 – Hazard warning lights in oper- ation – The left/right flashing turn Hazard warning lights indicator repeater on the tell- tale light panel ( 7) flashes • Switch off the ignition Note: –...
Page 15: Seat/Helmet Holder
Seat/helmet holder Helmet holder • Turn key in helmet/seat lock to position B. • The helmet holder 2 is open • Remove cover 1 in direction • Close the helmet holder by indicated by arrow C pressing it lightly into the hel- –...
Page 16: Seats
Seats Locking cover of stowage compartment: Caution: When installing, make sure the cover is firmly seated. • Push the cover to the rear into • Engage the front seat in lock 2 and engage the seat catches 5 and 4 on left and holder 3 by right and push it into guide 1 pressing it lightly...
Page 17 Seats Locking the rear seat Rear seat: • Turn the key in the seat lock to position A Caution: • The rear seat is released When installing, make sure that from its holder storage-compartment cover • Remove the rear seat in the is correctly secured.
Page 18: System Case
System case Warning: After an accident or if the Opening the system case motorcycle has fallen over, • Turn key in case lock to check that the system cases position A are correctly secured. • Pull up the carrying handle 1 Max.
Page 19 System case • Turn key in case lock to position A • Push down catch 2 and carry- ing handle 1 – The two indicators 3 turn Closing the system case black • Lock the case and remove the Caution: Risk of breaking the locking Removing system case tongue.
Page 20 System case Warning: Always make sure that the cases are secured. An incorrectly secured case could be lost and endanger other road users. • Insert the system case into the holder (arrows), making Installing system case sure that it is firmly seated in the lower holder 4 and the upper hook 5 Caution:...
Page 21: Checklist
– Warning lights and telltale Maintenance Instructions), lights or, for example have it carried – Lights out by your authorised BMW – Shock-absorber setting and motorcycle dealer. spring preload This is to ensure that your – Condition of wheels and...
Page 22: Engine Oil
Engine oil Checking the oil level after the engine has only been used for a short time or is only just warm could lead to wrong interpretati- ons and thereby to an incorrect oil fill because the cold, more viscous oil takes longer to flow back into the sump.
Page 23 – the red engine oil pressure oil filler 1 should remain warning light • Then retighten the oil filler off while the engine is running. screw 2 BMW recommends Castrol...
Page 24: Fuel
Fuel Caution: Refuelling Leaded fuel will destroy the cat- alytic converter. Do not run the fuel tank dry or Warning: you may damage the engine or Fuel is flammable and explo- the catalytic converter. sive. Do not smoke. Never Wipe off plastic parts immedi- bring a naked flame near the ately if they are wetted with fuel.
Page 25 Fuel Capacity Note: The fuel gauge does not oper- ate unless the ignition is switched on. • Refuel – Refuel only with super – Usable tank capacity (premium) grade fuel to 20.4 litres (4.5 Imp. gal) DIN 51607 standard or equiv- –...
Page 26: Handlebar Levers
If you are doubtful about the re- liability of the hydraulic clutch • Turn knob A to set the most operating system, it is best to comfortable span: consult an authorised BMW – Setting 1: minimum distance motorcycle dealer. – Setting 3: maximum distance...
Page 27 Handlebar levers Adjusting handbrake lever Warning: To prevent air from entering the hydraulic circuit of the brake system: • Do not turn the fitting on the • Turn knob A to set the most handlebar. comfortable span: • Do not turn the handlebars –...
Page 28: Brake System - General
To ensure reliability have all the safety of the brake sys- work on the brake systems tem. carried out by a specialist Immediately seek the advice workshop, preferably an au- of a specialist workshop, thorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised dealer. BMW motorcycle dealer.
Page 29 To ensure reliable operation of have the work performed the brakes: do not allow lining by a specialist workshop, thickness to fall below minimum preferably an authorised value (Maintenance Instruc- BMW motorcycle dealer. tions Chapter 2).
Page 30: Brake System - Without Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level Changing brake fluid Gradual wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to drop. Warning: Brake fluid is subject to Warning: severe thermal loads and...
Page 31 Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS Checking front brake fluid level • Turn the handlebars fully to Warning: the left Never permit the brake fluid • Check brake fluid level in level to drop below the mini- sight glass...
Page 32 Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS Checking rear brake fluid level • Check the brake fluid level Warning: Maximum level Never permit the brake fluid Minimum level level to drop below the MIN mark on the brake fluid reser-...
Page 33: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level Warning: On a motorcycle equipped with BMW Integral ABS, the brake fluid level in the reser- voir does NOT drop as the Changing brake fluid brake pads wear ( 33, 34).
Page 34 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Residual braking function Warning: When the ignition is switched off, before and during self-diagnosis ( 70), or if the BMW Integral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION remains available for slowing the motorcycle Warning: 69).
Page 35 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking front brake fluid level • Turn the handlebars fully to the left Warning: • Check bake fluid level in Never permit the brake fluid sight glass level to drop below the mini-...
Page 36 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Hold the motorcycle upright or lift it on to the main stand Checking rear brake fluid – Make sure the ground is level level and firm • Check the brake fluid level...
Page 37: Clutch
Have the clutch system rises as the clutch wears. checked immediately by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an • Place motorcycle on side authorised BMW motorcycle stand dealer. – Make sure the ground is level and firm • Turn the handlebars fully to...
Page 38: Lights
For trips in countries where the at twice the usual speed: defec- traffic drives on the opposite tive flasher bulb. side of the road: BMW Integral ABS: Adjust the headlight accord- General warning light ON ( ingly (Maintenance Instructions Check brake light or tail light.
Page 39 Have the headlight basic set- – Spring preload has an effect ting adjusted by a specialist on headlight throw workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle Only if the load carried on the dealer. motorcycle is very high, the headlight beam can also be...
Page 40 Lights • Check tyre pressures and correct if necessary Note: • Set the spring-strut adjuster Use adjusting screw 1 only for to the position for one-up rid- adjusting the basic setting of the headlight. – Make sure lever 2 is horizontal (neutral position) Headlight basic setting...
Page 41 Have the headlight basic setting starts in the middle of the bot- tom cross and rises to the checked by a specialist work- right to the height of the upper shop, preferably an authorised cross, before dropping again. BMW motorcycle dealer.
Page 42: Shock-Absorber Adjustment
Shock-absorber adjustment Basic setting (solo): • Turn adjusting screw 1 or 2 in direction indicated by arrow H Warning: (clockwise) as far as it will go Before the journey starts, ad- • Turn adjusting screw 1 or 2 just the front shock absorber two turns in the direction indi- to suit road surface conditions cated by arrow S (counter-...
Page 43: Suspension Spring Preload
Suspension spring preload Adjusting suspension spring preload • Hold the motorcycle upright or lift it on to the main stand • Adjust spring preload at handwheel 1 Warning: Before riding off, always set Basic setting, solo: spring preload to suit total •...
Page 44: Wheels
Checking wheel rims Warning: Have damaged wheel rims checked and, if necessary, replaced by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer. Checking tyre treads Screwing valve caps on tightly Warning: Comply with statutory legal requirements concerning minimum tread depth.
Page 45 Wheels – Tyres cold: • Remove valve caps • Check/correct tyre pressure Checking tyre pressures Tyre pressures: Front Rear Warning: Solo 2.2 bar 2.5 bar Incorrect tyre pressures have (31.3 psi) (35.5 psi) a considerable influence on Two-up 2.5 bar 2.7 bar handling and on tyre life.
Page 46: Accessories And Loads
Accessories and loads Warning: BMW cannot examine or test every product of outside Note: origin to ensure that it does BMW accessories and other not represent a safety risk if products approved by BMW used on or in connection with can be obtained from your your BMW motorcycle.
Page 47 Accessories and loads • Max. load in each case (left Caution: and right): 10 kg (approx. Do not exceed the gross weight 22 lbs) limit of 450 kg (992 lbs). • Max. load on luggage carrier Do not exceed the wheel load and in tank-top rucksack limits of 180 kg (397 lbs) at the 5 kg (approx.
Page 48: Your First Journey
Your first journey Attention: BMW Integral ABS incorpo- rates a brake booster, so brak- ing efficiency is significantly higher than with conventional brake systems. Handling your motorcycle Warning: safely The tyres need to cover a cer- Each motorcycle has a charac- tain distance ter all its own.
Page 49 Your first journey Warning: Safe motorcycling does not Do not ride the motorcycle af- depend on the motorcycle ter drinking alcoholic beve- alone. rages. Even small amounts of Your own skill and common- alcohol or drugs, particularly sense are needed too. if taken in conjunction with The key to genuine safety on medicines, will adversely af-...
Page 50: Important Notes
Risk of fatal accident Your motorcycle is equipped Warning: with Digital Motor Electronics When the ignition is switched (Motronic) and high-power off or if the BMW Integral ABS ignition system. fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAK- ING FUNCTION remains available for slowing the Warning: motorcycle ( 69).
Page 51 BMW motorcycle dealer with the hot exhaust system. If misfiring or malfunction of the Do not allow the engine to fuel-air mixture preparation sys-...
Page 52: Side Stand
Side stand • Switch off the ignition • Keep both feet on the ground Placing motorcycle on • Hold the left handlebar grip side stand with your left hand • Keep your right hand on the right handlebar grip and the Warning: handbrake lever For safety reasons, never sit...
Page 53 Warning: weight on the motorcycle When the ignition of a motor- • Hold the left handlebar grip with cycle fitted with BMW Integral your left hand ABS* is switched off, only a • Keep your right hand on the “RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- right handlebar grip and the TION”...
Page 54: Centre Stand
Centre stand • Switch off the ignition Place motorcycle on • Hold the left handlebar grip centre stand with your left hand • Hold the frame with your right hand Warning: • Place the right foot on the For safety reasons, never sit extension pin and press it down on the motorcycle with the until the curved shoes of the...
Page 55 ( Warning: – Handelbar lock disengaged If the motorcycle is fitted with • Hold the left handlebar grip BMW Integral ABS , only RESI- with your left hand DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA- • Hold the frame with your right LITY is available when the...
Page 56: Running In
Caution: (600 miles). Exceeding the specified engine Make an appointment with speeds while running in will lead your authorised BMW motor- to increased engine wear. cycle dealer in good time, so that the work can be per- formed punctually. Note:...
Page 57 (300 miles). This slight initial reduction in braking efficiency can be Caution: compensated for by exerting Comply with the notes on BMW greater pressure on the lever. Integral ABS 66-73). Try to avoid all unnecessary hard braking during this initial period.
Page 58: Before You Start
In an emergency only: B position while the ignition is • Move switch 1 to the B on (switch in ON position), the position. BMW Integral ABS remains – The Motronic, fuel pump and operational ( 66-73). starter motor electrical cir-...
Page 59 Before you start Note: Fully retract the side stand Engine does not start: – Move the gear lever to the position or disengage Note: the clutch If the side stand is extended Engine stops when first gear is and a gear engaged, you can- engaged: not start the motorcycle.
Page 60: Starting
Starting A B C Warning: Starting Do not warm up the engine with the motorcycle at a standstill — risk of overheating Caution: or fire! If you attempt to start the en- Ride away immediately after gine when the battery is flat, you starting the engine.
Page 61 Starting Note: Do not turn the throttle twistgrip when starting the engine. Choke • Correct position of choke • Press starter pushbutton 2 lever 1: – The engine starts – Lever up, in position A: • Turn the throttle twistgrip Cold start carefully –...
Page 62: Telltale And Warning Lights
5 litres (1.1 Imp. gal) of even though the oil level is cor- fuel in the tank. rect, you must consult a spe- Engine oil pressure cialist workshop, preferably an authorised Warning light 2 goes out above BMW motorcycle dealer. idle speed.
Page 63 Battery charge current Warning light 5 goes out above Warning light, general idle speed. General warning light 3 lights up if the BMW Integral ABS Caution: develops a fault ( 73), or if the If warning light 5 comes on dur-...
Page 64: Riding, Gear Shifts
Riding, gear shifts Engine speed Load changes Limit engine speed in accord- ance with engine temperature, using the highest engine Warning: speeds only when the engine Try not to open or close the has reached its regular operat- throttle abruptly, particularly ing temperature.
Page 65 Riding, gear shifts Moving off and upshifts: • Pull the clutch lever in • Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and take your foot off the lever • Smoothly re-engage the clutch Downshifts: • Increase engine speed slightly as necessary •...
Page 66: Brake System - General
Brake system - general Wet brakes Salt on brakes After the motorcycle has been The full breaking effect can be washed, ridden through water delayed if the motorcycle is rid- or ridden in the rain, the brake den on salt-covered roads and discs and pads may be wet (or the brakes are not applied for iced-over in winter), and may...
Page 67 The brakes must first be draulic fault. The brake system is applied until the discs and defective. pads are clean. Immediately consult a specialist Dirt on the brakes increases workshop, preferably an autho- the rate of pad wear. rised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Page 68: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS BMW Integral ABS is the latest- Sensitive electronic generation BMW ABS develop- control ment: by preventing both It takes skill and sensitive con- wheels from locking and opti- trol of the brakes to pull up mising braking-force distribu- safely on a motorcycle.
Page 69 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Safety margin But remember: the potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Integral ABS per- mits must not be used as an excuse for careless riding. ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emergencies.
Page 70 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Partially integral brakes Brake servo The integral brake function interlinks the front and rear The hydraulic pump in the BMW brakes, so both wheels are Integral ABS actively boosts the braked when you operate the braking force acting on the brake lever.
Page 71 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION If the BMW Integral ABS* develops a fault, a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION only is available in the brake circuits in question. The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION is the braking efficiency without the hydraulic servo assist- ance of the BMW Integral ABS*.
Page 72 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Self-diagnosis with pull-away test • Release the brake levers, if The BMW Integral ABS per- necessary forms self-diagnosis and a pull- • Switch on the ignition away test to ensure its operabil- Initially: ity.
Page 73 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Start the engine. • Move off – ABS warning light 2: OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h (3 mph) road speed) Pull-away test successfully completed BMW Integral ABS is available Note: Starting on gradients:...
Page 74 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Warning: If there is a fault in the ABS Warning: system, the reserves of safety If the BMW Integral ABS fails normally afforded by ABS are in both brake circuits, a not available until the defect RESIDUAL BRAKING has been put right.
Page 75: Bmw Integral Abs - Fault Table
The brake system is defective if the test outcome is negative. Alternate Alternate flas- Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too flashing at 4 hing at 4 Hz low, perform the checks listed above. Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION...
Page 76: Reliability
To be sure of achieving the nec- latest technical facilities, for essary standard, it is always example the special tools advisable to consult your developed by BMW such as the authorised BMW motorcycle BMW diagnosis dealer. system or exhaust emissions...
Page 77 Reliability The staff in the authorised BMW motorcycle dealer or workshop know every detail of your motorcycle and can take reme- dial action if necessary before minor faults develop into seri- Regular visits to the workshop ous problems. By having the...
Page 78: Service Worldwide
Service worldwide BMW Service Card A Service Card is now available for all new BMW motorcycles. A wide range of emergency- assistance services are in place to help you in the unlikely event of a problem occurring some- where far from home.
Page 79: Environmental Protection
Environmental protection Development… Motorcyclists have an intensive relationship with nature. BMW has made sure that they con- tinue to enjoy the best possible prospects for successful riding in the future. For instance, your new Boxer is available with exhaust emission control by closed-loop, three- way catalytic converter.
Page 80: Bmw Rider's Equipment
• Suit your sights too high. It is good • Gloves to know that the BMW brand • Boots can be trusted to supply you with safe, high-quality rider’s It is foolhardy to ride without clothing as well.
Page 81: Bmw Motorcycle Equipment
This is our motto – and it is one and quality as the motorcycle we live up to. For many years itself. This calls for a great deal now, BMW has offered the of experience, but our engi- enthusiast everything capable neers are themselves enthusi-...
Page 82: Training Means Extra Safety
Work up to the wheel lock limit – Take bends smoothly and gradually. rhythmically, avoiding violent BMW has a worthwhile safety braking and acceleration contribution to make in this area – Approach bends slower than too – BMW Safety Training.
Page 83: Concluding Thoughts
We want you to reach your des- tination safely – and for riding • Technical modification should your BMW Boxer to be the most be performed by a trained mechanic at your BMW delightful leisure pastime in the...
Page 84 4 Brake system level sight glass, 4 pressure warning light, 60 checking, 26 general, 26, 27 with BMW Integral ABS, 32, 33, 34 Front brake without BMW Integral ABS, 28, brake fluid level, 29, 33 29, 30 brake fluid reservoir, 5...
Page 85 G - H Gear shifts, 62, 63 Light General view general instructions, 36 left side, 4 headlight beam throw, 36 right side, 5 Motorcycle equipment, 79 Handlebar fitting left, 10 right, 11 Neutral, 57 Handlebar levers, 24 clutch, 24 handbrake, 25 Octane number (fuel), 23 Oil filler, 21 Hazard warning flashers, 12...
Page 86 R - Z Riding, 62 Telltale lights Risk of overheating, 49 ABS, 61 Running in, 55 battery charge, 61 engine oil pressure, 60 fuel tank level, 60 Safety check, 19 Toolkit, 5, 15 Safety instructions Tread depth, tyres, 42 catalytic converter, 49 Troubleshooting chart, 73 general, 48, 49 Troubleshooting, ABS, 73...
Page 87 No claims will be Errors and omissions excepted. entertained as a result of such © 2002 BMW Motorrad discrepancies. Not to be reproduced either wholly Dimensions, weights, fuel con- or in part without written...
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