Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad F 900 GS 2023
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MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL F 900 GS special vehicle MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
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Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Phone number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
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YOUR BMW. We congratulate you on your choice of a vehicle from BMW Motorrad and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new vehicle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.
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GENERAL STATUS INSTRUCTIONS INDICATORS Quick & easy reference Indicator and warning Abbreviations and sym- lights bols Pure Ride view Equipment Menu view Technical data Rev. counter Currency Recommendation to Additional sources of upshift information Warning indicators Certificates and operat- ing licences INSTRUMENT Data memory CLUSTER...
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Run-on special func- RIDING tions Safety information Intelligent emergency Regular check call Starting Lighting Running in Light signals Shifting gear Sound signals Off-road use Authority-vehicle Brakes speedometer Parking your motor- Traction control cycle (DTC) Refuelling Electronic Suspension Securing motorcycle Adjustment (D-ESA) for transportation Riding mode Riding mode PRO...
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MAINTENANCE CARE General notes Care products Toolkit Washing the vehicle Front-wheel stand Cleaning easily dam- Rear-wheel stand aged components Engine oil Care of paintwork Brake system Paint preservation Clutch Laying up motorcycle Coolant Restoring motorcycle Tyres to use Rims and tyres Wheels TECHNICAL DATA Chain...
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SERVICE INDEX Reporting safety-rel- evant defects Recycling BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad service history BMW Motorrad mo- bility services Maintenance work Maintenance sched- BMW Motorrad run- ning-in check Maintenance confirm- ations Service confirmations APPENDIX Declaration of Con- formity Radio equipment TFT...
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QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS DANGER High-risk haz- QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ard. Non-avoidance leads An important aspect of this to fatal or severe injury. rider's manual is that it can be ATTENTION Special notes used for quick and easy refer- and precautionary meas- ence.
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Optional equipment. EQUIPMENT The vehicles are When you ordered your assembled com- BMW Motorrad, you chose plete with all the various items of custom BMW Motorrad equipment. This rider's manual optional equipment describes optional equipment originally ordered. (OE) and selected optional Optional accessories.
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Your authorised tration documents, or can be BMW Motorrad retailer obtained from your authorised will be happy to answer any BMW Motorrad retailer or an- questions you may have. other qualified service partner or specialist workshop. The Internet specifications in the vehicle...
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The vehicle owner can also re- process personal data. quest that a BMW Motorrad...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS retailer or another qualified Environmental conditions, for service partner or specialist example temperature workshop read out the data The data is only processed in that is stored in the vehicle for the vehicle itself and is gener- a charge. ally non-permanent.
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BMW Motorrad retailer or an- this technical information can other qualified service partner be read out of the vehicle to- or specialist workshop.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Multimedia data, such as mu- formation is transferred to the sic for playback mobile device. Depending on Contacts data for use in con- the type of integration, this in- nection with a communication cludes, for example, position system or an integrated navig- data and additional general ation system vehicle information.
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Services of the vehicle has no influence on the con- manufacturer tent that is exchanged in this instance. Information on the For online services of the type, scope and purpose of the vehicle manufacturer, the data capture and use of per- individual functions are sonal data as part of the ser- described at suitable points,...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Protection of personal data: press permission of the per- Directive 95/46/EC of the son affected by the data pro- European Parliament and of cessing, for example the vehicle the Council. owner. Protection of personal data: SIM card Directive 2002/58/EC of the The intelligent emergency call European Parliament and of system operates via the mobile...
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card installed in a particular tions centre by the statutory vehicle. emergency call system eCall. In addition, the intelligent Log data of emergency calls emergency call system sends The log data of emergency the following additional calls is stored in a memory of information to an emergency the vehicle.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS lysed. After this, the voice re- cordings are deleted. The voice recordings of the employee of the emergency call centre are stored for 24 hours for quality assurance purposes. Information on personal data The data that is processed as part of the intelligent emer- gency call is processed exclus- ively to carry out the emer-...
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE RIDER'S SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Power socket ( 218) Cases ( 220) Case for special vehicle USB charging interface 223) 219) 10 Fire extinguisher in the Microphone ( 104) case ( 224) Speaker ( 104) 11 Adjusting damping for Radio communication unit rear wheel ( 130)
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE 360° marker strobe with additional head- light LED auxiliary headlights. Two-way radio box 224) Coolant level indicator Brake-fluid reservoir, front (behind the side trim pan- 181) el) ( 184) Vehicle identification Brake-fluid reservoir, rear number, type plate (on 182) steering head) 10 Adjusting spring preload...
GENERAL VIEWS UNDER THE RIDER'S SEAT Toolkit ( 175) Tool for adjusting spring preload ( 127) Diagnostic connector 214) Battery ( 206) Fuses ( 213) Main fuse ( 212)
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT with intelligent emergency call Operating heated handle- Function buttons (codable, bar grips ( 118) depending on equipment fitted and customer re- Select the riding mode quest: see the section 110) headed "Technical data" Emergency-off switch (kill for details of coding for switch) ( function buttons) Starter button (...
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GENERAL VIEWS STOP signal, rear 100) LED flashing beacon, front LED 360° marker strobe SOS button Intelligent emergency call Rear fog light ( Light deactivation 101)
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Operating heated handle- Function buttons (codable, bar grips ( 118) depending on equipment fitted and customer re- Select the riding mode quest: see the section 110) headed "Technical data" Emergency-off switch (kill for details of coding for switch) ( function buttons) Starter button (...
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GENERAL VIEWS STOP signal, rear 100) LED flashing beacon, front LED 360° marker strobe Rear fog light ( Light deactivation 101)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicator and warning lights ( Instrument cluster 31) ( DWA light-emitting diode 116) with Keyless Ride Indicator light for the ra- dio-operated key ( Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting)
STATUS INDICATORS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS Turn indicators, left with additional head- light LED auxiliary headlights. High-beam headlight General warning light Turn indicators, right Warning light, drive mal- function ( DTC ( ABS ( Manual daytime riding light (...
STATUS INDICATORS MENU VIEW Speedometer 13 Automatic daytime riding light ( Cruise control ( 113) 14 Outside temperature Speed Limit Info ( warning ( Riding mode ( 109) 15 Ambient temperature Status line ( 16 Menu section Recommendation to up- shift ( Gear indicator Clock (...
REV. COUNTER Scale Engine speed range Upper/red engine speed range Needle Secondary indicator Unit for engine speed display: 1000 revolutions per minute...
STATUS INDICATORS RECOMMENDATION TO UP- SHIFT Check Control display The messages differ in how they show on the display. Dif- The recommendation to upshift ferent colours and symbols are in the status line 1 or in the used depending on priority: Pure Ride view 2 indicates the Green CHECK OK 1: no mes- best time to upshift economic-...
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or has reached a certain speed. Dashes are displayed as place- holders for as long as a meas- ured value cannot be displayed because the preconditions for measurement have still to be met. If there are no valid meas- ured values, there will be no assessment in the form of a Values display coloured symbol.
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STATUS INDICATORS 66). The message can be called up again as long as the fault persists.
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Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Outside tempe- is displayed. rature warning Radio-operated lights up yel- Remote key not in key out of range low. range. Keyless Ride lights up yel- Keyless Ride failed ( low. failure Replacing battery lights up yel- Remote key bat-...
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Anti-theft alarm Alarm system battery flat battery empty. DWA failed Alarm system failure Engine tempera- lights up yel- Engine temp. ture high ( low. high! Engine over- lights up red. Engine overheat- heated ( ing! Drive malfunction...
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Tyre pressure flashes red. is displayed in red. outside permitted tolerance ( Tyre pressure does not match setpoint Tyre press. con- trol. Loss of pressure. Transmission fault " " Sensor faulty lights up yel- "...
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights ABS self-dia- flashes. gnosis not com- pleted ( ABS fault ( lights up yel- Limited ABS low. availability! lights up. ABS failed lights up yel- ABS failure! low. lights up. ABS Pro failed lights up yel- ABS Pro failure! low.
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights DTC restricted lights up yel- Traction control low. limited! lights up. DTC fault ( lights up yel- Traction control low. failure! lights up. D-ESA fault lights up yel- Spring strut ad- low. justment faulty! Fuel down to re- Fuel reserve reached.
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STATUS INDICATORS Ambient temperature The outside temperature is dis- WARNING played in the status line of the Risk of black ice forming TFT display. even when temperature is When the vehicle is at a stand- above approx. 3 °C still, the heat of the electrical Risk of accident machine can falsify the ambi- Always take extra care when...
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The integral battery in the ra- Have the faulty radio-operated dio-operated key has lost a key replaced by an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no Keyless Ride failed assurance of how long the ra-...
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Switch off non-essential con- cialist workshop, preferably an sumers or disconnect them authorised BMW Motorrad re- from the vehicle's electrical tailer. system. If the fault persists or occurs Voltage of the vehicle...
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Have the fault rectified as dicator faulty! quickly as possible by a spe- Rear right turn indic- cialist workshop, preferably an ator faulty! authorised BMW Motorrad re- Number plate light tailer. faulty! Bulb faulty Have it checked by a lights up yellow.
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This error message is dis- quickly as possible by a spe- played briefly only after cialist workshop, preferably an the Pre-Ride-Check completes. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Possible cause: tailer. The integral battery in the anti- Anti-theft alarm battery weak theft alarm (DWA) has lost its with anti-theft alarm (DWA) entire original capacity.
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Possible cause: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised The coolant level is too low. BMW Motorrad retailer. Check the coolant level. 184) DWA failed If the coolant level is too low: with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Allow the motor to cool down.
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If the coolant level is too low: preferably an authorised Allow the motor to cool BMW Motorrad retailer. down. Top up the coolant. You can continue riding; pol- Have the cooling system lutant emissions are higher checked by a specialist than the threshold values.
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BMW Motorrad re- tailer. WARNING It is possible to continue to Unusual ride characterist- ride but not recommended. ics when engine running in Engine control failed emergency-operation mode lights up yellow. Risk of accident Avoid accelerating sharply lights up.
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The sensors do not cialist workshop, preferably an start transmitting measured authorised BMW Motorrad re- tyre pressure signals until the tailer. first time the vehicle acceler- ates to more than the minimum...
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RDC sensor is not active ible tolerance range. min 30 km/h (The RDC For further information about sensor does not transmit its BMW Motorrad RDC, see the signal to the vehicle until a section entitled "Engineering certain minimum speed has details" ( 167).
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Have the tyre checked for acteristics. damage by a specialist work- Adapt your style of riding shop, preferably an authorised accordingly. BMW Motorrad retailer. If you are unsure whether the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition:...
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Increase speed above this preferably an authorised threshold and observe the BMW Motorrad retailer. RDC readings. Assume that Sensor faulty or system fault a permanent fault has not oc- with tyre pressure control curred unless the 'General'...
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Have the fault rectified Tyre pressure check by a specialist workshop, failure! Function preferably an authorised limited. Have it checked BMW Motorrad retailer. by a specialist work- Battery for tyre pressure shop. sensor weak Possible cause: with tyre pressure control...
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Make an Consult a specialist work- appointment at a spe- shop, preferably an authorised cialist workshop. BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: Malfunction, side stand The emergency call cannot be monitor made automatically or cannot lights up yellow.
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159). Have the fault rectified as flashes. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an Possible cause: authorised BMW Motorrad re- The ABS function is not avail- tailer. able, because self-diagnosis did ABS failed not complete. The motorcycle has to move forward a few lights up yellow.
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The indicator and warning light cialist workshop, preferably an flashes longer than the duration authorised BMW Motorrad re- of the DTC. This affords the tailer. rider visual feedback on con- trol intervention even after the critical situation has been dealt with.
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STATUS INDICATORS DTC self-diagnosis not DTC restricted completed lights up yellow. slow-flashes. lights up. Possible cause: DTC self-diagnosis not Traction control completed limited! Onward journey possible. The DTC function is not Ride carefully to next available, because self- specialist workshop. diagnosis did not complete.
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You can continue to ride. quickly as possible by a spe- Bear in mind the more cialist workshop, preferably an detailed information on authorised BMW Motorrad re- situations that can lead to a tailer. DTC fault ( 162). Have the fault rectified as...
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The fuel tank contains no more by a specialist workshop, than the reserve quantity of preferably an authorised fuel. BMW Motorrad retailer. Reserve fuel Hazard warning lights system is switched on approx. 4 l flashes green.
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This situation can occur Have your motorcycle ser- if the battery was disconnec- viced regularly by a specialist ted. workshop, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad re- Service due tailer. is displayed in white. The vehicle remains oper- ationally reliable and road- Service due! Have worthy.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGS CONTROLS Multi-Controller WARNING Operation of a smartphone while riding the vehicle Risk of accident Always comply with the road traffic regulations in force where you are riding. Do not use a smartphone while riding. This applies Multi-Controller with the exception of ap- Move the cursor up in lists plications without opera-...
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MENU rocker button top section of the rocker but- ton. Instructions given by the navigation system are displayed as a dialogue if the menu has not Navigation been called up. Operation of the MENU rocker button is temporarily restricted. Display Pure Ride view Short-press the top section of Long-press the top section of MENU rocker button 1:...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER the menu item you want is Operating pointer 2: You can highlighted. scroll to the right. Short-press the bottom sec- Operating pointer 3: You can tion of button 2. scroll down. Operating pointer 4: You can menu can Settings scroll to the left.
Operating pointer 2: One System status displays more submenu level can be The system status is displayed accessed. in the lower area of the menu if Operating pointer 3: There a function is switched on or off. are more entries than can be displayed.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The following values can be SETTINGS reset: Select the content of the top Break status line Navigate to Settings Journey Display Status line content Switch on the desired dis- Current plays. You can switch between the Speed selected displays in the top status line.
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Select the content of the top Break 1 status line. ( Break 2 (Average) Speed 1 (Average) Speed 2 with tyre pressure control (RDC) Tyre pressure Long-press button 1 to obtain the Pure Ride view. Repeatedly short-press but- Fuel tank level ton 1 to select the value in the top status line 2.
When ambient brightness iOS operating system, the drops below a defined BMW Motorrad Connected app threshold, the display is has to be opened prior to use. dimmed to the brightness set During the pairing process, the here.
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Select Rider's helmet Bluetooth connection may be and con- Passenger helm. restricted. BMW Motorrad firm. recommends keeping the Make the helmet's communic- mobile device above the fuel ation system visible. tank (e.g. carried in a jacket...
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Select Pair new rider's OPERATING FOCUS helmet Pair new pas- with radio preparation and confirm. seng. helmet Helmets are searched for. with preparation for naviga- tion system The Bluetooth symbol flashes in the bottom Change of operating focus status line during pairing.
Enter the destination address Enter special destinations Connect a mobile device. Special destinations, such as points of interest, can be dis- Call up the BMW Motorrad played on the map. Connected app and start the Navigate to route guidance. Navigation...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Select where the special des- Edit route guidance tinations should be looked for. Navigate to Navigation For example, the following spe- New destination cial destination can be selected: You can choose from the fol- lowing destinations: Filling station Select and confirm the special Recent destinations destination.
Media Vehicle is connected to a BMW Motorrad recom- compatible mobile device. The mends setting the volume BMW Motorrad Connected app for media and phone calls on is installed on the mobile the mobile device to maximum device. before riding off.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Select the Muting Now playing During active phone calls, the artists All albums category for microphone in the helmet can All tracks search and playback. be muted. Select Playlists Phone calls with multiple You can make the following participants adjustments in the While a phone call is in pro-...
Engine can be started. well. Consult a specialist work- Pre-Ride-Check is performed. shop, preferably an authorised 139) BMW Motorrad retailer. ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Engaging steering lock gress. ( 140) Turn the handlebars all the DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- way to the left.
Handlebars not locked. The vehicle cannot be Key can be removed. started if the radio con- Electrically powered accessor- trol key is not within range (e.g. ies remain operational for a key inside one of the cases or limited period of time. the topcase).
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OPERATION Version 1: Short-press button 1. Side lights and all function circuits are switched on. Pre-Ride-Check is performed. 139) ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 140) DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 141) Press and hold down but- ton 1.
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The engine continues running and charges the battery. The vehicle is secured. To switch the function off, bring the radio-operated key into range and retract the side stand. There may be a delay be- fore the key is detected. There are two ways of deac- The key symbol is displayed in tivating the ignition.
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OPERATION Replacing battery of radio- operated key If the radio-operated key does not react when you short-press or long-press a button: Battery of the radio-operated key is not at full capacity. Remote key battery weak. Function lim- Remove the front seat. ited.
Battery type CR 2032 Install battery cover 2. Red LED in the instrument cluster flashes. The radio-operated key is again ready for use. Press button 1. ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER Key bit flips out. (EWS) Push battery cover 2 up. Remove battery 3. The on-board electronics ac- Dispose of the old battery in cess the data saved in the ra-...
If you mislay a vehicle key, you EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH can have the key in question (KILL SWITCH) barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all the other keys belonging to the motorcycle.
Plug connection for auxiliary battery Engine switched off Normal operating position A precondition for operation (run) with auxiliary battery and the associated special functions RUN-ON SPECIAL is that jumper 1 was installed FUNCTIONS in isolating plug 2 for the pre- with auxiliary battery delivery check.
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The BMW Call Center answers in this language. The language for the emergency call can be changed only by the authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. The time until transmission The language assigned to of the emergency call is dis- the vehicle varies from the played.
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Operate the emergency-off Emergency call in the event of switch to stop the engine. a light fall Remove helmet. A minor fall or a crash is de- After expiry of the timer, a tected. voice contact to the BMW Call An acoustic signal is sounded.
OPERATION LIGHTING Low-beam headlight and sidelights The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Switch on the ignition for a The connection was estab- limited time only. lished.
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after the vehicle has been parked, for example. Parking lights Switch off the ignition. Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high-beam headlight. Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher. Headlight courtesy delay Immediately after switching feature off the ignition, push but- Switch off the ignition.
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OPERATION If necessary, increase the size of the light cone by extending the pole of the 360° marker strobe. The surround lighting switches off automatically when you ride off. LED auxiliary headlights with additional headlight Make sure the ground is level Requirement and firm and place the motor- The auxiliary headlights are act-...
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Press button 1 (F2) to switch on the Cruising Light. The LED 360° marker strobe and the LED flashing beacons are dimmed. Switching off Cruising Light with cruising light Requirement Press bottom section of but- Ignition is switched on. ton 1 to switch on the LED auxiliary headlights.
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OPERATION The low-beam headlight and the front side lights are WARNING switched off. Switching on the daytime In the dark or in tunnels: riding light in the dark. Press button 1 again to Risk of accident switch off the daytime riding Do not use the daytime rid- light and switch on the low- ing light in the dark.
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response of the automatic The changeover between daytime riding light to the daytime riding light and change in ambient brightness low-beam headlight includ- is delayed). ing front side lights can be ef- If you press the button again fected automatically. the daytime riding light is Navigate to Settings...
OPERATION ard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Push button 1 to the left or right, as appropriate, to switch on the turn indicators. Press button 1 to switch on The comfort turn indicators the hazard warning lights sys- are cancelled automatically tem.
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BMW Motorrad LED marker strobes for a lim- retailer. ited time period only. See "Technical data" for details Press the top section of but- of the special functions. ton 1 to switch on the front See the notes on using the LED flashing beacons.
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OPERATION an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. See "Technical data" for details of the special functions. The high-beam headlight and the auxiliary headlights light up alternately together with the LED flashing beacon. If ambient brightness drops Long-press the bottom sec- below a certain threshold...
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To have the coding changed consult a WARNING specialist workshop, preferably Riding with the 360° marker an authorised BMW Motorrad strobe extended. retailer. Risk of accident See "Technical data" for details Do not ride the motorcycle of the special functions.
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Germany only and can be used only when the Your authorised marker strobe is switched off. BMW Motorrad retailer can encode the displayed text. Press button 1 again to switch off the stop signal. Meaning of the indicator light:...
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BMW Motorrad re- tailer. The following stop signals are encoded in the factory settings: Signal 1, front: STOP POLICE Signal 2, front: ATTENTION Signal 1, rear: PLEASE FOL- Press button 1 at top to Signal 2, rear: switch on rear signal 1.
OPERATION SOUND SIGNALS WARNING Hailing system with hailing system, elec- Insufficient visibility for tronic other road users Risk of accident Exercise caution when using the "lights off" function. Comply with the statutory regulations. Operate switch 1 at top to switch the warning and com- mand system to stand-by mode.
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Operate switch 1 at bottom can be encoded by your au- to switch the emergency thorised BMW Motorrad re- power siren "wail" to tailer. continuous operation. See "Technical data" for details With the siren active, oper-...
OPERATION siren "hold & peak" with the Voice announcements can horn button 2. now be made. Operate switch 3 at bottom Adjust volume using the po- to operate the emergency tentiometer 4. Turn the po- power siren "airhorn" with tentiometer while making the horn button 2.
TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) Minimum speed for the activation of the author- Switching off DTC ities speed indicator Switch on the ignition. You have the option of min 5 km/h deactivating Dynamic Hold down the right side of Traction Control (DTC) while the 1 button to save the ac- the motorcycle is on the move.
OPERATION The DTC function is switched A DTC fault has oc- off. curred if the DTC in- Switch on DTC dicator light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in excess of the min- imum stated below after the ignition was switched off and then on again.
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Viewing suspension settings Short-press button 1 to view Switch on the ignition. the current setting. To adjust damping: Short-press button 1 to view Repeatedly short-press but- the current setting. ton 1 until the setting you want to use is displayed. You can adjust the damp- ing characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move.
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OPERATION : Damping for One-up riding Dynamic dynamic on-road riding : Damping for off- Enduro One-up with luggage road riding. Available only in ENDURO ENDURO PRO Two-up (with luggage) riding mode and cannot be adjusted in either of these riding modes. The following message is displayed if it is not possible A message is issued if a set-...
Dynamic ESA RIDING MODE The chassis and suspension ad- Using riding modes justment can also be adjusted BMW Motorrad has developed in the scenario selected. operational scenarios for your Riding-mode preselection motorcycle from which you can with riding modes Pro...
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OPERATION Action not possible. Min. number reached. The list of preselected riding modes is retained in memory, even after the ignition is switched off. Select the riding mode Switch on the ignition. Repeatedly press button 1 un- til the riding mode you want is displayed.
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with riding modes Pro for example Warning! ABS & DTC setting. The ABS indicator light flashes irregularly. See the section entitled "En- gineering details" for more in- formation on riding dynamics control systems such as ABS and DTC. The availability of the riding modes depends on the cus- ATTENTION tom configuration of the rid-...
OPERATION RIDING MODE PRO with riding modes Pro Adjustment option The PRO riding modes can be set individually. Configuring ENDURO PRO riding mode Switch on the ignition. You can browse through the available settings 3 and the Navigate to Settings corresponding explanations 4.
Switching on cruise control CRUISE CONTROL Requirement with cruise control Adaptive cruise control is not Display when adjusting available until after you exit the settings (Speed Limit Info not Enduro or Enduro Pro riding active) mode. The symbol 1 for adaptive Slide switch 2 to the right.
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OPERATION The motorcycle maintains Speed is reduced by approx. your current cruising speed 1 km/h each time you push and the setting is saved. the button. Push button 1 back and hold Accelerating it in this position. The vehicle decelerates smoothly.
will be automatically activated Opening the throttle over- when the ignition is switched rides cruise control briefly, off. without deactivating it. When Activation takes approximately the throttle twistgrip is re- 30 seconds to complete. leased, speed drops back to Turn indicators flash twice. the setting saved beforehand.
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The tivation phase. type of acoustic alarm tone Turn indicators flash three can be set by an authorised times. BMW Motorrad retailer. Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). with Keyless Ride Tilt sensor is deactivated. Alarm signal...
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with Keyless Ride If an alarm was triggered while the motorcycle was unatten- ded, the rider is notified ac- cordingly by an alarm tone sounding once when the igni- tion is switched on. The DWA LED then indicates the reason for the alarm for one minute.
OPERATION Switch on or Default settings Arming tone The anti-theft alarm ships with Switch the following default settings: Arm automatically on or off Confirmation alarm tone after Possibilities for adjustment activation/deactivation of the 118) DWA: No. Alarm tone: intermittent. Possibilities for adjustment : Set the Warning signal TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR-...
The increase in power Low heating power consumption caused by having the heated handlebar The selected heating stage grips switched on can drain the will be saved if you allow battery if you are riding at low a certain length of time to engine speeds.
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OPERATION Removing passenger seat Requirement Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. Switch off the ignition. Push rider’s seat 1 in direction of arrow out of holders 2. Remove the rider's seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a clean, dry surface.
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Push passenger seat 1 in dir- ection of arrow 3 into hold- ers 2. Install screws 4.
Have the headlights adjusted to the prevailing conditions by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer. Headlight beam throw and Push protective cap 1 over spring preload the threaded fastener of the...
If there are doubts about the correct headlight beam throw, have the setting checked by a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Adjusting headlight beam throw WARNING Adjusting the windscreen while riding Risk of falling...
ADJUSTMENT WARNING Adjusting the handbrake lever while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust the handbrake lever unless the vehicle is at a standstill. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase the span between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip.
SHIFT MECHANISM SPRING PRELOAD Adjusting gearshift lever Adjustment Front spring preload has to be adjusted to suit the rider's weight. Increase spring pre- load for heavy loads, decrease spring preload for light loads. It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle.
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ADJUSTMENT Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel without Dynamic ESA Remove the front seat. 119) Removing the toolkit. WARNING Unmatched spring-preload and front-fork damping set- tings. Impaired handling. Adjust the front-fork damp- ing characteristic to suit WARNING spring preload. Spring preload setting and To reduce compression spring-strut damping setting (increase spring preload),...
Adjusting compression-stage Basic setting of spring damping for front wheel preload, rear without low-slung Turn the adjuster knob anti- clockwise to the limit pos- ition. (One-up without lug- gage) Turn the adjuster knob counter-clockwise as far as it will go, then back it off 10 full turns clockwise.
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ADJUSTMENT Adjust rebound-stage Adjust the damping action by damping by turning adjusting turning adjusting screw 1. screw 1 on the right fork leg. To increase damping: Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise. To reduce damping: Turn ad- justing screw 1 counter-clock- wise.
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Basic setting of rear- suspension damping characteristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 0.5 turns. (One-up with luggage) Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 0.25 turn. (Two-up with luggage)
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SAFETY INFORMATION REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN SHIFTING GEAR OFF-ROAD USE BRAKES PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...
This applies even to short tion entitled "Technical data"). journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorised WARNING BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to advise you on When a motorcycle with the correct clothing for every lowered suspension is cor- purpose.
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also the section entitled Lowering the motorcycle's "Accessories" ( 223). suspension shortens spring travel. Ride comfort might be Payload per case restricted as a result. Be sure to adjust spring preload ac- max 8 kg cordingly, particularly for riding two-up. Maximum permissible speed for riding with Loading correctly...
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RIDING Maximum speed with knobbly Maximum speed for rid- tyres or winter tyres ing with a loaded tank DANGER max 130 km/h Top speed of the motorcycle with rear softbag higher than the permissible Note the maximum payload of tyre maximum speed the rear softbag.
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WARNING WARNING Exhaust gases adversely af- Opening radiator cap fecting health Risk of burning Do not open the radiator Risk of asphyxiation Do not inhale exhaust cap when the system is hot. Check and, if necessary, top fumes. Do not run the engine in an up the coolant in the expan- enclosed space.
RIDING When load status changes: Risk of overheating without Dynamic ESA Adjust the spring preload for ATTENTION the rear wheel. ( 128) Engine running for pro- Adjust the damping for the longed period with vehicle rear wheel. ( 130) at standstill with Dynamic ESA Overheating due to insuf- Adjust the suspension.
Lubricate the chain. ( 199) Check the chain tension. 200) STARTING Starting engine ATTENTION Sufficient gearbox lubrica- Press starter button 1. tion only with the engine is The start attempt is auto- running. matically interrupted if Gearbox damage battery voltage is too low. Re- Do not allow the motorcycle charge the battery before you to roll for a lengthy period...
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Phase 2 control systems such as ABS. The 'General' warning light ABS self-diagnosis changes from red to yellow. BMW Motorrad ABS performs Phase 3 self-diagnosis to ensure its op- All the indicator and warning erability. Self-diagnosis starts lights switched on in the initial...
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(The motorcycle has to reach cialist workshop, preferably an a defined minimum speed authorised BMW Motorrad re- with the engine running for tailer. the wheel-speed sensors to DTC self-diagnosis be checked: min 5 km/h)
RIDING Brake pads RUNNING IN New brake pads have to be run Engine in before they can achieve their Until the running-in check, optimum frictional force. You vary the throttle opening can compensate for this initial and engine-speed range reduction in braking efficiency frequently;...
For safety reasons, cruise load-change reaction. control is automatically BMW Motorrad recommends deactivated when Gear Shift disengaging the clutch for Assistant Pro downshifts. shifts in these circumstances. Cruise control remains active It is advisable to avoid using during upshifts.
RIDING OFF-ROAD USE ATTENTION After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends Riding on unsurfaced or checking the following after dirty roads off-roading: Increased brake pad wear Check the thickness of the Tyre pressure brake pads more frequently and replace the brake pads WARNING in good time.
Un- nature. der these circumstances the front wheel can lock up. BRAKES BMW Motorrad ABS prevents How can stopping distance be the front wheel from locking minimised? Each time the brakes are ap- plied, a load distribution shift...
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RIDING ate and vehicle speed reaches Wetness and dirt on the brake 20 km/h. discs and the brake pads di- minish braking efficiency. Descending mountain passes Delayed braking action or poor braking efficiency must be WARNING reckoned with in the follow- Braking mostly with the rear ing situations: Riding in the rain or through...
Possibility of a fall not PARKING YOUR precluded MOTORCYCLE Although ABS Pro provides the Side stand rider with valuable assistance Switch off the engine. and constitutes a huge advance in safety for braking with the ATTENTION motorcycle banked for corner- ing, it cannot under any circum- Poor ground underneath the stances be considered as re-...
More Do not lean or sit on the information is available from vehicle with the centre stand your authorised BMW Motorrad extended. retailer. Extend the centre stand and Recommended fuel lift the motorcycle on to the grade stand.
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Alternative fuel grade ATTENTION Wetting of plastic surfaces Regular unleaded by fuel (power- and consump- Damage to the surfaces (sur- tion-related restrictions.) faces become unsightly or (max 15 % ethanol, dull) E10/E15) Clean plastic surfaces im- 91 ROZ/RON mediately after contact with 87 AKI fuel.
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RIDING Remove the ignition key and close the protective cap. Refuelling with Keyless Ride Requirement The steering lock is disen- gaged. Do not fill the tank past the WARNING bottom edge of the filler neck. Fuel is highly flammable When refuelling after run- Risk of fire and explosion ning on reserve, make Do not smoke.
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Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its side stand. with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. with Keyless Ride Switch off the ignition.
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BMW Motorrad re- The "usable fuel capacity" tailer. specified in the technical data is the quantity that the...
Close the fuel filler cap emer- gency release. ( 153) Closing fuel filler cap emergency release with Keyless Ride Requirement Fuel filler cap is in closed posi- tion. ATTENTION Vehicle topples to side when being lifted on to stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Secure the vehicle to pre- vent it toppling, preferably...
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RIDING ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs. At the front, secure the straps to the bottom fork bridge on both sides and tighten the straps. At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps.
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GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL DYNAMIC ESA RIDING MODE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT ENGINE RUN-ON CIRCUIT...
At this ficients of friction than a clean, instant the BMW Motorrad ABS dry asphalt surface. The lower must assume an extremely the coefficient of friction, the low coefficient of friction longer the stopping distance.
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BMW Motorrad ABS can sible that the BMW Motorrad ensure directional stability on any surface. Limitations ABS will be unable to prevent inherent to the design principle...
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Take care when cornering! When you apply the brakes on a corner, the vehicle's weight and momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their ef- fects.
Evolution of ABS to ABS Pro more uniform across the range Until now, BMW Motorrad ABS of ABS intervention. has helped ensure a very high degree of safety for braking Advantages for the rider with the motorcycle upright The advantages of ABS Pro for and travelling in a straight line.
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The BMW Motorrad DTC dummy value is used for the can be deactivated in these bank angle or the DTC function cases.
Causes for excessive slip at switched off. the rear wheel: BMW Motorrad recommends Riding with engine overrun turning the throttle grip back on a surface with a low coef- slightly when lifting the front ficient of friction (e.g.
Sharp braking during sporty DYNAMIC ESA riding. with Dynamic ESA In the same way as Dynamic ESA function BMW Motorrad DTC dynamic traction control, dynamic Dynamic ESA uses a ride height engine brake control compares sensor to detect movements in the wheel circumferential...
Throttle response RIDING MODE In RAIN riding mode: Gentle Selection throttle response. To adjust the motorcycle to the In ROAD riding mode: Op- road condition and the desired timum throttle response. driving experience, the follow- with riding modes Pro ing riding modes can be selec- In DYNAMIC riding mode: ted: Direct throttle response.
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ENGINEERING DETAILS ABS is set up for off-road rid- Driving stability ing with cleated tyres. In RAIN riding mode, DTC in- tervenes early to maximise ABS Pro riding stability. In the RAIN and ROAD rid- In ROAD riding mode, DTC ing modes, ABS Pro is fully intervenes later than in RAIN available.
motorcycle flipping over back- while Dynamic Brake Control wards. is in action, the engine torque requested by the ABS brake DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL system is restored. If emergency braking ceases with riding modes Pro and the rider still has not How Dynamic Brake Control changed the position of the works...
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ENGINEERING DETAILS nal is received for the first time. The tyre pressures are The sensors continue to trans- shown in the display as mit the measured-value signals temperature compensated for some time after the vehicle and always refer to the fol- comes to a stop.
because the shift pauses are Example shorter. It is not necessary to close the The following value is shown throttle valve when shifting in the display: under acceleration. 2.3 bar When braking and downshift- ing (throttle valve closed), So pressure is low by: engine speed is adjusted by 0.2 bar blipping the throttle.
ENGINEERING DETAILS A change in the position of ENGINE RUN-ON CIRCUIT the throttle twistgrip during with Keyless Ride a gearshift can cause the Engine run-on circuit function function to abort and/or lead The vehicle is secured against to a missed shift. Gear Shift misuse when the engine is run- Assistant Pro provides no ning with the help of the en-...
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GENERAL NOTES TOOLKIT FRONT-WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH COOLANT TYRES RIMS AND TYRES WHEELS CHAIN AIR FILTER LIGHTING TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...
If in doubt consult a Non-reusable cable ties specialist workshop, preferably Non-reusable cable ties are an authorised BMW Motorrad used at some points to secure retailer. cables and lines. To prevent damage to cables and lines...
FRONT-WHEEL STAND Screwdriver handle Reversible screwdriver Installing front-wheel stand blade With star-head and plain- ATTENTION tip ends Use of the BMW Motorrad Remove the battery. front-wheel stand without 209) also using the auxiliary without Dynamic ESA stand Adjust the damping Risk of damage to parts if for the rear wheel.
(the procedure for installation. higher the temperature, the BMW Motorrad offers an aux- higher the oil level) iliary stand suitable for every Engine damage due to incor- vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad...
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Seat the oil dipstick on the oil operating temperature and filler neck, but do not engage hold the motorcycle upright. the threads. Turn the dip- BMW Motorrad recommends stick one full turn backward using a suitable auxiliary to make the oil level easier to stand.
Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, Use of insufficient engine oil preferably an authorised or too much engine oil BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine damage due to incor- rect oil filling Install the oil dipstick. Always make sure that the To avoid unnecessary engine oil level is correct.
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1.0 mm (Friction pad by a specialist workshop, only, without backing plate. preferably an authorised The wear indicators, i.e. the BMW Motorrad retailer. grooves, must be clearly vis- ible.) Checking brake pad thickness, front brakes If the wear indicating marks are...
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MAINTENANCE Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking brake pad thickness, rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Brake-pad wear limit, rear min 1.0 mm (Friction pad...
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Checking brake-fluid level, Move the handlebars to the front brakes straight-ahead position. WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir, or con- taminants in brake fluid Considerably reduced braking power due to presence of air, contaminants or water in the brake system Check the brake fluid level in Cease operation of the...
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Have the fault rectified as cycle on its centre stand. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes WARNING Not enough brake fluid in...
If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. CLUTCH Checking operation of the Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1 clutch tight against the grip.
1. Viewing dir- Consult a specialist workshop, ection: from behind through preferably an authorised opening in right-hand side BMW Motorrad retailer, if the trim panel. distance has to be exceeded in order to obtain the correct clutch play.
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Topping up coolant WARNING Opening radiator cap Risk of burning Do not open the radiator cap when the system is hot. Check and, if necessary, top up the coolant in the expan- Open cap 1 of the expansion sion tank only. tank.
MAINTENANCE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Check tyre pressures against the data below. Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold) 2.5 bar (Riding with passen- Tighten screws for the radi- ger and/or luggage, with cold ator cowl screws 1 from the tyres)
If the tyre tread is worn to min- Tyre recommendation imum: For each size of tyre, Replace tyre or tyres, as ap- BMW Motorrad tests and plicable. classifies as roadworthy certain makes. BMW Motorrad cannot RIMS AND TYRES assess the suitability or provide...
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Remove screw 3 and remove beforehand, preferably an the wheel speed sensor from authorised BMW Motorrad its bore. retailer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control units can be changed to...
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ATTENTION Use of hard or sharp-edged objects in proximity to com- ponent Component damage Take care not to scratch components; cover or mask as necessary. Disengage the cable for the wheel speed sensor from Mask off the parts of the holding clip 4 and holder 5.
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Raise front of motorcycle un- til the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recom- mends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting Remove axle 13, while sup- the motorcycle.
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Damage, or threaded fasten- front suspension. ers work loose Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lubricate the quick-release axle 13. Lubricant Unirex N3 Lubricate the running surface of spacer bush 14.
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MAINTENANCE Remove front-wheel stand and firmly compress front WARNING forks several times. Do not Improper installation of the operate the handbrake lever quick-release axle in this process. Loosening of the front wheel Install the front-wheel stand. After securing the brake cal- 175) ipers and relieving the front Tighten left axle clamping...
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Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 6 with screws 12 to the specified holder 5 of the left brake cal- tightening torque. iper and tighten to the spe- cified torque. Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 45 38 Nm Tighten securing screws 6 of the right brake caliper to the...
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MAINTENANCE Wheel-speed sensor, WARNING front, to fork leg Brake pads not lying against 8 Nm the brake disc Risk of accident due to delayed braking effect. Before driving, check that the brakes respond without delay. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded.
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Removing rear wheel ATTENTION Unwanted inward movement of the brake pads Component damage on at- tempt to install the brake cal- iper or because brake pads have to be forced apart Press the brake caliper 1 Do not operate the brakes against the brake disc 2.
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MAINTENANCE Back off adjusting screws 7 on both sides. Remove chain tensioner 6 and push the axle in as far as it will go. Roll the rear wheel to the rear and clear of the swinging arm and at the same time pull brake-caliper carrier 10 back far enough to allow the rear wheel to clear it.
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Roll the rear wheel farther by a specialist workshop, into the swinging arm, while preferably an authorised pushing brake-caliper car- BMW Motorrad dealer. rier 1 forward at the same time. The chain sprocket and the spacer bushes on left and right are loose fits in the wheel.
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MAINTENANCE Insert right chain tensioner 6 Clean thread for screw 1. Insert the wheel speed sensor into the swinging arm. Lubricate quick-release axle 5 into the bore and tighten and install it in brake caliper new screw 1 to the specified mounting bracket 4 and rear torque.
BMW Motorrad chain a suitable cleaning product, lubricant, or: dry it and apply chain lub- Lubricant ricant. To prolong chain life, BMW Motorrad recommends Chain spray, O-ring compat- the use of BMW Motorrad ible chain lubricant or: Wipe off excess lubricant.
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MAINTENANCE Lubricant Chain deflection Chain spray, O-ring compat- 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with ible no weight applied, supported Wipe off excess lubricant. on its side stand) If measured value is outside Check the chain tension permitted tolerance: Make sure the ground is level Adjust the chain tension.
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144 mm (measured from the centre of 10 rivets, chain pulled taut) If the chain has stretched to the maximum permissible length: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Check whether third marker line 1 is fully visible.
Chain riveting is OK. If one or more rivet heads have twisted out of line: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. AIR FILTER Remove the air filter Remove frame 4. Remove the tank cover. Remove air filter insert 5.
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Install air filter 5 in frame 4. Clip hose 1 into retaining lugs 2. with Keyless Ride Make sure that air filter 5 is correctly seated on lugs 6 of Make sure that cable 7 is not frame 4. trapped. Install frame 4.
Remove screws 2. portunity. Consult a special- Remove tank cover 3, noting ist workshop, preferably an the mounting clips and retain- authorised BMW Motorrad ing lugs. Retailer. Install the tank cover All light sources of the vehicle are LED light sources. The...
ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump-started Wiring smoulders/ignites or damage to the on-board elec- tronics If the motorcycle has to be Install screws 2. jump-started connect the Install screws 1. Install the rider's seat. leads to the battery termin- 120) als;...
MAINTENANCE ative to the battery's negative Remove the front seat. terminal. 119) When jump-starting the en- Run the engine of the donor gine, do not disconnect the vehicle during jump-starting. battery from the on-board Start the engine of the vehicle electrical system.
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For Keep the surface of the bat- more information, consult an tery clean and dry. Do not open the battery. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Do not top up with water. tailer. Be sure to read and comply with auxiliary battery...
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The suitable charger is avail- If you are unable to able from your authorised charge the battery BMW Motorrad dealer. through the on-board socket, you may be using a charger ATTENTION that is not compatible with your motorcycle's electronics.
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recharge the battery before Then disconnect positive bat- restoring it to use. tery cable 2. Remove screws 4 and work Removing battery battery holder 5 forward until Make sure the ground is level it is clear of the battery. and firm and place the motor- Lift the battery up and out;...
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MAINTENANCE Press in the lock and flip open Wiring harness to bat- positive terminal cover 1. tery M6 x 13.5 ATTENTION 5 Nm Battery not connected in ac- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) cordance with correct pro- If applicable, switch on the cedure anti-theft alarm.
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with single seat with radio transceiver box Remove bolt 1 and loosen negative battery cable 2. Remove bolt 3 and loosen Raise two-way radio box 1 positive battery cable 4. and secure it in the raised po- Remove auxiliary battery 5. sition by inserting a suitable Pull off hook-and-loop tape 6.
MAINTENANCE with single seat with radio with single seat with radio transceiver box transceiver box Mount battery cover 3. Install screws 1. Install screws 2. Close the two-way radio box. Place on radio transceiver 225) box 1. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) without single seat with radio If applicable, switch on the transceiver box...
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Jumpering of blown fuses workshop, preferably an au- Risk of short-circuit and fire thorised BMW Motorrad re- Never attempt to jumper a tailer. blown fuse. Always replace a defective Main fuse fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage.
10 A (Slot 1: instrument it to be disconnected cluster, alarm system (DWA), except in the course of a ignition lock, diagnostic BMW Motorrad service by socket, coil main relay) a specialist workshop or by other authorised persons. 7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunction...
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Disengage diagnostic socket 2 from holder 3. The interface to the diagnosis and information system can be connected to the diagnostic connector 2. Securing diagnostic socket Disconnect the interface for the diagnosis and information system. Insert diagnostic socket 2 into holder 3.
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GENERAL NOTES POWER SOCKETS USB CHARGING SOCKET CASES CASE FOR SPECIAL VEHICLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TWO-WAY RADIO BOX TOPCASE NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
Use of other-make products tion and use regulations applic- Safety risk able in your country. BMW Motorrad cannot ex- Your authorised amine or test each product BMW Motorrad retailer of outside origin to ensure can offer expert advice on the...
Operating electrical Automatic shutdown accessories The USB charging sockets are You can start using electrical shut down automatically under accessories connected to the the following circumstances: If battery charge state is too sockets only when the ignition low, to maintain the motor- is switched on.
ACCESSORIES Cable routing Note the following with regard to the routing of cables from USB charging sockets to items of electronic equipment: Make sure that cables do not impede the rider. Make sure that cables do not restrict the steering angle or Push yellow button 1 down, obstruct handling.
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Capacity, left case 25...35 l Capacity, right case 15...23 l Closing cases with case ATTENTION Turn the lock with the key un- til it is at right angles to the Closure of carrying handle forward direction of travel. with case lock latched Close the case lid.
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ACCESSORIES Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. Insert case into brackets 1 and 2 from above. Pull red release lever 1 up. Latching flap 2 pops up. Fully open the latching flap. Take a firm grip of the carry handle and lift the case out of the holder.
Payload per case max 8 kg CASE FOR SPECIAL VEHICLE with painted case with holder for special vehicle Opening cases ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the forward direction of travel when you close the carry Open case lock 1 with igni-...
ACCESSORIES Installing fire extinguisher FIRE EXTINGUISHER with fire extinguisher with holder Removing fire extinguisher Requirement The fire extinguisher is inside the left case. The operating instructions for the fire extinguisher Hold the fire extinguisher by are printed on the fire extin- carry handle 1 and engage guisher.
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40 seconds for opening the two-way radio box after the ignition has been switched off. Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer can change this run-on time to Move screwdriver 2 in open- any of various settings (0, 20, ing 1, to shift lever 3 (arrow).
ACCESSORIES TOPCASE Opening topcase with topcase Engage lever 1 in the front limit position for the larger volume. Engage lever 1 in the rear Turn key 1 clockwise. limit position for the smaller Press and hold down yel- volume. low latch 2 and pull out carry Close the topcase.
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Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle Pull red lever 1 to the rear. with case lock latched Latching flap 2 pops up. Damage to locking tab Fully open the latching flap. Make sure that the topcase Take a firm grip of the handle lock is vertical when you...
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ACCESSORIES Engage the topcase in front holders 1 of the topcase car- ATTENTION rier plate. Closure of carrying handle Press the rear of the top- with case lock latched case on to the topcase carrier Damage to locking tab plate. Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry handle.
Insert navigation device 1 at Navigation prepara- bottom and pivot it toward tion is suitable from the rear. BMW Motorrad Navigator IV The navigation device en- onward. gages with an audible click. The latching system of Push lock retainer 2 all the the Mount Cradle is not way to the right.
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BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator. Only the latest version of Turn ignition key 1 counter- the BMW Motorrad com- clockwise. munication system is suppor- Pull lock retainer 2 all the way ted. A software update of the to the left.
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Security settings Always follow the safety instructions in the oper- ating instructions of the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator. The navigation system is oper- ated using Multi-Controller 1 and MENU rocker button 2. Turning Multi-Controller 1 up/ down Select menu Change volume...
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CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE...
BMW Motorrad retailer. The BMW Motorrad recommends substances in BMW Care that you use BMW insect re- Products have been tested in mover to soften and wash off laboratories and in practice;...
BMW Motorrad re- the vehicle. tailer. To prevent stains, do not wash CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED the vehicle immediately after COMPONENTS it has been exposed to strong Plastics sunlight and do not wash it in the sun.
BMW Care Products range. Treat rubber components with This is particularly important to water or BMW rubber-care counter the effects of salt. products. Use BMW Motorrad high-gloss polish for additional treatment. CARE OF PAINTWORK Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to ATTENTION...
For this, we recommend BMW Motorrad Fuel additives clean the solvent cleaner followed by fuel injection system and BMW Motorrad gloss polish for the combustion zone. It is ad- preservation. visable to use fuel additives Marks on the paintwork are...
CARE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install the battery. Install the auxiliary battery. Checklist. ( 138)
TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Special functions or optional equipment for authorities not work- ing or available only while the vehicle is on the move. Possible cause Rectification Plug connection for auxiliary Insert bridge in isolating plug battery is disconnected. The engine does not start: Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear...
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The Bluetooth connection is not established. Possible cause Rectification The steps required for pairing Check the necessary steps were not carried out. for pairing in the operating instructions for the communic- ation system. The communication system Switch off the helmet's com- was not connected automatic- munication system and recon- ally despite successful pairing.
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Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. Possible cause Rectification Navigation from the The BMW Motorrad Connec- BMW Motorrad Connec- ted app is opened on the con- ted app was not transmitted. nected mobile device prior to departure.
THREADED FASTENERS Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 45 38 Nm Clamp of quick-re- lease axle M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate se- quence 19 Nm Axle screw in front quick-release axle M20 x 1.5 50 Nm...
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.0 l, with filter change Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. BMW recommends...
Please do not hesit- ate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
TECHNICAL DATA Idle speed 1250 ±50 , Engine at reg- ular operating temperature CLUTCH Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch (anti- hopping) TRANSMISSION Type of transmission Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integrated in the en- gine housing FINAL DRIVE Type of final drive Chain drive Secondary transmission ratio 2.588 (44/17 teeth)
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Front wheel Spring travel, front 230 mm, at front wheel with low-slung 210 mm, at front wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium swinging arm Spring travel at rear wheel 215 mm, at rear wheel with low-slung 195 mm, at rear wheel BRAKES...
TECHNICAL DATA WHEELS AND TYRES Recommended tyre combina- Your authorised tions BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to supply an up- to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations. Speed category, front/rear V, required at least: 240 km/h tyres with off-road tyres...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Main fuse 40 A, Voltage regulator Fuse box 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, coil main relay 7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pressure con- trol (RDC) with single seat with radio 10 A, Slot 1: instrument transceiver box cluster, alarm system (DWA),...
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Length of motorcycle 2304 mm, over number plate carrier, at DIN unladen weight Height of motorcycle 1419 mm, over windscreen, at DIN unladen weight with windscreen, high 1487 mm, over windscreen, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 953 mm, without mounted parts Height of rider's seat...
PERFORMANCE FIGURES Top speed >200 km/h with off-road tyres 160 km/h with case 160 km/h with tank bag 130 km/h COUNTRY-SPECIFIC CODING FOR HAILING-SYSTEM SOUND SIGNALS Code 0 Germany DIN Code 1 France, police Code 2 France, gendarmerie Code 3 Netherlands, 2-tone Code 4 Italy, police...
F1 to F4, depending on equip- ment fitted and customer re- quest. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer, to have changes made to the coding. Marker light + sound signal with radio preparation...
Depending on the equipment and customer request, the fol- lowing special functions can be encoded. To change the coding consult a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Alternating frontal light Flash pattern Flash sequence Marker lights, circuits...
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REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS RECYCLING BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW MOTORRAD RUNNING-IN CHECK MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...
SERVICE REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS with Canada export If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in addition to notifying the BMW of North America, LLC. If the NHTSA receives other, similar complaints, it may open an investigation.
Information about recycling and sustainability BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE can be viewed on the country- BMW Motorrad has an specific websites of the extensive network of retailers manufacturer. Additional in place to look after you and...
An authorised firmed in the "Service" chapter BMW Motorrad retailer or a in this manual. Evidence of specialist workshop can also regular preventive maintenance view data that is stored in the is essential for generous electronic service booklet.
500 km and 1200 km. the vehicle owner. In this in- BMW Motorrad Service stance, no entry is made in the The BMW Motorrad Service electronic service booklet of is carried out once a year; the the vehicle. extent of servicing can vary,...
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SERVICE The service-due indicator in the display reminds you about one month or 1000 km in advance when the time for a service is approaching. To find out more about service go to: bmw-motorrad.com/service The maintenance tasks neces- sary for your vehicle are set out in the maintenance sched- ule below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Motorrad running- Change brake fluid, entire in check (including oil system change and oil filter annually or every change) 10000 km (whichever BMW Motorrad Service, comes first) standard scope for off-roading Engine-oil change, with for the first time after one...
SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD RUNNING-IN CHECK BMW Motorrad running-in check The tasks included in the BMW Motorrad running-in check are listed below. The actual scope of work applicable for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS BMW Motorrad Service standard scope The tasks included in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applic- able for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad pre- BMW Motorrad running-in delivery check check carried out carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, technical campaign work. Work performed odometer Date reading...
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SERVICE Work performed odometer Date reading...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) KEYLESS RIDE ECU KEYLESS RIDE KEY RADIO EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich, Germany Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity according to EU RED (2014/53/EU). Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity according to Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 of the United Kingdom. Hereby, BMW AG declares that the radio equipment components listed below are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/ EU and with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 of the United Kingdom.
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APPENDIX Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/ equip- nent Transmis- ment sion Power Keyless allowed ZB001 134.5 kHz Ride 66 dBµA/ m @ 10m max. Keyless ZB002 433.92 MHz 10 dBm Ride e.r.p TXBM- 433.05 MHz - 434.79 MHz 18.8 dBm RDC3 433.92 MHz <...
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Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/ equip- nent Transmis- ment sion Power Peak max. 76 - 77 GHz Re14FCR 32 dBm Nom max. 27 dBm Front Peak max. ARS513 77 GHz radar 30 dBm Rear ra- Peak max. SRR521 77 GHz 30 dBm Intelli- TL1P22...
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APPENDIX Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/ equip- nent Transmis- ment sion Power Keyless ZB006 134.5 kHz < 10 mW 433.92 MHz Ride Ac- e.r.p. tive Key TFT In- 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz < 3 dBm LIN2BTLE strument Gateway Cluster...
RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT IN- (1) this device may not cause STRUMENT CLUSTER interference, and (2) this device must accept any For all Countries without EU interference, including interfe- Model name: ICC6.5in rence that may cause undesired Manufacturer operation of the device. Robert Bosch GmbH Changes or modifications not Robert Bosch Str.
Morocco KEYLESS RIDE ECU AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC For all Countries without EU Numéro d'agrément : Model name: HUF8485 MR 20577 ANRT 2019 Manufacturer Date d'agrément : Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & 26/07/2019 Co. KG Singapore Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel- Complies with bert, Germany IMDA Standards...
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APPENDIX Pakistan (1) L’appareil ne doit pas pro- duire de brouillage; (2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil doit acceptor tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne- ment. TAC NO: 9.122/2022 Indonesia Paraguay 81597/SDPPI/2022 13349 Malaysia 2022‑01‑I‑0052 Philippines HIDF17000037...
South Africa Technical information Frequenzy band: 433,92 MHz Output/Transmission Power: 10 mW Country Canada This device complies with TA‑2022/0251 part 15 of the FCC Rules APPROVES and Industry Canada licence- Sultanate of Oman exempt RSS standard(s). OMAN - TRA Operation is subject to the R/13020/22 following two conditions: D100428...
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APPENDIX Paraguay Indonesia 81598/SDPPI/2022 13349 Malaysia 2022‑01‑I‑0051 Philippines HIDF17000037 Morocco AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC Numéro d'agrément : Type Approved MR00031289ANRT2022 No. ESD‑RCE‑2228693 Date d'agrément : Serbia 06/01/2022 Nigeria Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission И005 22 Pakistan...
South Africa THACO AUTO C900248 RADIO EQUIPMENT ELEC- TRONIC IMMOBILISER For all countries without EU Model name: EWS 4 Manufacturer TA‑2022/0252 BECOM Electronics GmbH APPROVED Technikerstraße 1, A-7442 Sultanate of Oman Hochstraß, Austria OMAN ‑ TRA Technical information R/13021/22 D100428 Frequency Band: 134 kHz Transponder: TMS37145/Type Taiwan...
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APPENDIX Model name: TL1P22 onnements d’Industrie Canada Manufacturer pour un environment non con- trôlé. Il doit être installé de LG ELECTRONICS INC. façon à garder une distance 10, Magokjungang 10-ro, minimale de 3.5 centimétres Gangseo-gu Seoul, Republic of entre la source de rayonne- Korea ments et votre corps.
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INDEX 360° marker strobe, 98 Care Care products, 234 Chrome, 236 Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Paintwork preservation, 237 Washing the vehicle, 234 Engineering details, 158 Cases, 220 Self-diagnosis, 140 Chain Warning indicators, 56, 57 Checking wear, 201 Ambient temperature, 42 Lubricating, 199 Auxiliary battery Sag, 200...
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Important data for refuelling: Fuel Premium unleaded (max Recommended fuel grade 15 % ethanol, E10/E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Riding with passenger and/or luggage, with cold tyres Tyre pressure, rear...
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