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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual F 800 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 2.4 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat- ure: 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.4 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.8 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat- ure: 20 °C BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 8 521 151 06.2010, 4th edition...
  • Page 5 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..22 BMW Motorrad ABS ..42 you want to find a particular topic Meaning of symbols ..23 Clutch .
  • Page 7 Power sockets ....70 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..140 Luggage ....71 components .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    General instructions General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 10: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual are quoted to the Rider's Manual describes option- standards and comply with the al extras (OE) offered by BMW tolerance requirements of the and selected optional accessor- Deutsches Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing, right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Adjuster, spring preload Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Standard toolkit ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Trim Panel

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 114) Air-filter housing ( 112)

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Selecting reading in exten- ded area ( with BMW Motorrad Operating the ABS Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Setting clock ( 35). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select the readings 36). Resetting tripmeter 37).
  • Page 23 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev. counter The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Fuel capacity .

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip meter ( Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( Warning for coolant tem- perature ( Service due ( Values area ( with on-board com- puter Symbols explaining the readings shown in the val- ues area ( –...

  • Page 27: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 10 – with on-board computer the others and the quantity of (optional extra) fuel it represents is significantly with on-board computer larger. Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral Once you have refuelled, the distance travelled after gauge briefly shows the original with on-board com- fuel down to reserve in km level, before the reading is up-...

  • Page 28: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights Oil-pressure warning light with BMW Motorrad ABS warning light ( Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light for right turn...

  • Page 29: Service-Due Indicator

    1 is shown briefly consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance after the Pre-Ride Check com- preferably an authorised BMW of the forecast due date. If the pletes. The month is shown as a Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 30: Ambient Temperature

    Warnings travelled since then. This counter is reset as soon as refuelling Mode of presentation brings the total quantity of fuel Warnings are indicated by the on board back above the reserve corresponding warning lights. level. Ambient temperature with on-board computer When the motorcycle is at A reading in values area 2 a standstill the heat of the...
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play...
  • Page 32 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 33 Have the defective key re- engine, but leave the ignition placed, preferably by an au- Coolant temperature too switched on so that the radiat- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. high or fan continues to operate. General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve If the coolant temperature is red.
  • Page 34 Possible cause: preferably an authorised BMW mode. Motorrad dealer. The engine-oil level is too low. You can continue to ride, but Checking engine oil level Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- 85).
  • Page 35 Ride carefully and think well Replacing brake light and rear Seek the advice of a specialist ahead. light bulb ( 107). workshop, preferably an author- Replacing turn indicator bulbs, ised BMW Motorrad dealer. front and rear ( 107).
  • Page 36 ABS self-diagnosis not Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. completed The rider has switched off the ABS system. with BMW Motorrad ABS with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light flashes. Activating ABS function 43). Possible cause: ABS fault The ABS function is not...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Grip heating......41 BMW Motorrad ABS ....42 Clutch .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad ABS ited period of time. have the cases and the top- The battery can be recharged ABS self-diagnosis is case fitted with locks that can via the on-board socket.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra unit has recognised the key as keys only through an authorised "authorised" for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security A spare key attached to system, so the dealer is under an...

  • Page 40: Reading

    Reading with on-board computer Select the readings Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 3 Press button 4 to select the flashes. reading in values area 5. Repeatedly press the button The following values can be dis- until the hours number is cor- played: Press button 2 to select the...

  • Page 41: Stopwatch

    distance travelled after fuel Select average consumption or Stopwatch down to reserve in km average speed. Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. You can switch from the odo- meter reading to a stopwatch 3. Press and hold down button 1 The readout is in hours, minutes, until the value shown is reset.
  • Page 42 use button 2 to operate the on- Changing button board computer. functions The stopwatch continues to time in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading. Similarly, the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar- ily switch off the ignition. Operating stopwatch When the stopwatch is stopped, press button 2 to...

  • Page 43: Lights

    : Stopwatch operated by Low-beam headlight Press bottom section of means of the INFO button on switch 1 to operate the The low-beam headlight switches the handlebar fitting. headlight flasher. on automatically when you start : Stopwatch operated by the engine. Parking light means of button 2 in the in- When the engine is not...

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Hazard warning flashers Operating flashing turn indicators Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after The hazard warning flash- you have ridden for approxim- ers place a strain on the ately 10 seconds, or covered a battery.

  • Page 45: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press buttons 1 and 2 at the Normal operating position same time to switch on the (run) hazard warning flashers. Engine switched off. Emergency off switch (kill Ignition can be switched off. switch) Grip heating with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch when riding can cause...

  • Page 46: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    ABS warning light remains tivated only when the engine is BMW Motorrad ABS running. The ABS function is deactiv- with BMW Motorrad ABS The increase in power con- ated. sumption caused by the Deactivating ABS function grip heating can drain the bat-...

  • Page 47: Clutch

    Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off between the clutch lever and then on again and the ABS the handlebar grip. light comes back on, there is a Turn adjusting screw 1 fault in the ABS. counter-clockwise to reduce the span between the clutch Clutch lever and the handlebar grip.

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Mirrors handbrake lever unless the mo- Adjusting mirror arm torcycle is at a standstill. Adjust the mirrors Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn the mirror to the correct mirror arm. clockwise to increase the span position.

  • Page 49: Spring Preload

    Push the protective cap over Adjust the damping characteristic the threaded fastener. to suit spring preload. If you want to increase spring Spring preload preload, use the tool from the Setting on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 clockwise. It is essential to set spring pre- If you want to reduce spring load of the rear suspension to preload, use the tool from the...

  • Page 50: Damping

    Damping in the direction indicated by the H arrow. Setting If you want a softer damping Damping must be adapted to suit characteristic, use a screw- the surface on which the motor- driver to turn adjusting screw 1 cycle is ridden and to suit spring in the direction indicated by the preload.

  • Page 51: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight for cycle on its stand. shop, preferably an au- driving on left/driving on Check tyre pressures against thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, the data below. right if you are unsure whether the headlight beam-throw setting is If the motorcycle is ridden in a...

  • Page 52: Seat

    Adjusting headlight beam Beam-throw basic setting throw Turn the key to the left in seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Slacken screws 1 on left and ition while pressing down the right. Slacken screws 1 on left and front part of the seat.

  • Page 53: Helmet Holder

    met being damaged by the hot Remove the seat and place end silencer. it, rubber buffers down, on a clean surface. If possible, attach the helmet on the right-hand side of the Installing seat motorcycle. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet Use a plastic-sheathed steel...

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Riding Safety instructions ....52 Checklist ......54 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Pack heavy items at the bot- neys, and to every season of max 5 kg tom of the cases and toward the year. Your authorised BMW the inboard side. Motorrad dealer will be glad to Maximum permissible Note the maximum permissible...
  • Page 57 Risk of poisoning Stop the engine immediately if Payload of rear softbag it misfires. Exhaust fumes contain carbon Use only unleaded fuel. monoxide, which is colourless Comply with all specified main- and odourless but highly toxic. max 1.5 kg tenance intervals. Inhaling the exhaust fumes Maximum permissible therefore represents a...

  • Page 58: Checklist

    Tampering Gearbox Tyre-tread depth and tyre pressures You can start the engine when Tampering with motor- Cases correctly installed and the gearbox is in neutral or if you cycle settings (e.g. elec- luggage secured pull the clutch with a gear en- tronic engine management unit, gaged.
  • Page 59 Recharge Pre-ride check is performed. switched on in succession. the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a with BMW Motorrad ABS Phase 2 donor battery to start. ABS self-diagnosis is The 'General' warning light performed.

  • Page 60: Running In

    Test of the diagnosis-compat- warning lights fails to show. specialist workshop, preferably ible system components with an authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure that all the warning the motorcycle at a standstill. dealer. and telltale lights come on in the ABS warning light flashes.

  • Page 61: Speed

    dicate that the engine is red- Do not omit the first inspection Tyres do not have their full lining. after 500 - 1200 km. grip when new and there is a risk of accidents at extreme The signal remains active un- Brake pads angles of heel.

  • Page 62: Off-Roading

    Apply the brakes in good time Rims until the brakes have been Off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. checking the rims for damage After off-roading The brake pads will wear after off-roading. BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 63: Brakes

    The situations: with BMW Motorrad ABS higher the wheel load, the more Riding in the rain or through braking force can be transmitted BMW Motorrad ABS prevents puddles of water.

  • Page 64: Parking Your Motorcycle

    riding to remove wetness and motorcycle would topple in Do not lean or sit on the dirt, or dismount and clean the consequence. motorcycle with the side stand brakes. extended. Do not lean or sit on the mo- Think ahead and brake in good torcycle with the centre stand If the camber of the roadway time until full braking efficiency is...
  • Page 65 Fuel attacks plastics, which tank past the bottom edge of become dull or unsightly. the filler neck. Wipe off plastic parts immediately When refuelling after run- if they come into contact with ning on reserve, make sure fuel. that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- Leaded fuel will destroy the wise the sensor will not be able...

  • Page 66: Secure The Motorcycle For Transport

    Secure the motorcycle position: do not place it on the Recommended fuel side stand or centre stand. for transportation grade Make sure that all components Regular unleaded (slight that might come into contact power- and consumption- with straps used to secure the related restrictions) motorcycle are adequately pro- 91 ROZ/RON...
  • Page 67 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 69: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 66...

  • Page 70: Brake System With Bmw

    Severe braking can cause ing force exceeds the maxim- face. At this instant the BMW the rear wheel to lift off the um transferrable limit, the wheels Motorrad ABS must assume an ground.
  • Page 71 The system is not op- of maintenance. Rear wheel rotating with the timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW motorcycle held stationary by that apply under extreme com- Motorrad ABS is always main- applying the front brake (burn-...
  • Page 72 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 73: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories General instructions ....70 Power sockets ..... . 70 Luggage .

  • Page 74: General Instructions

    BMW Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting automatically under the following Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...

  • Page 75: Luggage

    Luggage in order to prevent overloading of the on-board electrics. Lashing luggage Cable routing The cables from the power sock- ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering Position luggage strap 2 as angle or obstruct handling shown here with a stuffbag as...
  • Page 76 Opening cases Push yellow button 4 down Closing the carry handle and at the same time open the while the case lock is in Turn key 1 in the case lock to lid of the case. line with the forward direction of right angles with the forward travel can result in damage to the direction of travel.
  • Page 77 Adjusting case volume Remove the cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in the case lock to Fully open the latching flap. right angles with the forward Take a firm grip of the handle direction of travel.

  • Page 78: Topcase

    Installing cases Push red release lever 4 down. Latching flap 5 engages. Close the carry handle. Turn the key parallel with the direction of travel and remove. topcase with topcase Opening topcase Position the case in case car- rier 6, then pivot it until it is Fully open latching flap 5, if ne- seated at mount 7.
  • Page 79 Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is horizontal can result in damage to the locking tongue. Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry handle. Close carry handle 3. The handle engages with an Push yellow button 4 forward Engage pivot lever 1 at the audible click.
  • Page 80 Removing topcase Installing topcase Pull red lever 4 back as far as it will go. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Fully open latching flap 5, if Latching flap 5 pops up. to the vertical position. necessary pulling red release Fully open latching flap 5.

  • Page 81: Aluminium Cases

    Opening cases Engage the topcase in front Push latching flap 5 fully holders 6 of the topcase carrier closed and hold it in this Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. plate. position. The case lid can be opened Press the topcase onto the Push red release lever 4 for- at either the left or the right topcase carrier plate at the...
  • Page 82 Closing cases Disengage retainer 1. Engage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Open the second catch of the Close the second latch of the Hold latch toggle 3 in position case lid. case lid.

  • Page 83: Aluminium Topcase

    Installing cases Push lock housing 2 to one side to disengage latch toggle 3. Pull latch toggle 3 to the side, while holding the case in posi- tion. The left case and the case carrier can become hot on long rides. Allow the case and the case car- Seat latch toggle 3 on the case rier to cool down before remov-...
  • Page 84 Topcase and off-roading Closing topcase Removing topcase It is advisable to either remove the topcase or fit the backrest cushion available as an optional accessory if you intend off-road- ing. Opening topcase Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the topcase lid. Push lock housing 2 down to Hold latch toggle 3 in position on the lid.
  • Page 85 Installing topcase Hold latch toggle 3 in position on the topcase carrier. Set the topcase on the top- Push lock housing 2 up, mak- case rack and push it forward ing sure that the latch toggle in such a way that mounts on grips firmly on the carrier.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance General instructions ....84 Toolkit ......84 Engine oil .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    Some of the work calls for spe- 107). cial tools and a thorough know- Replacing number-plate ledge of motorcycle technology. light bulbs ( 109). If you are in doubt consult a spe- cialist workshop, preferably your Removing battery authorised BMW Motorrad deal- 115).

  • Page 89: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad has assembled In order to ensure that the en- a tools service set that is ideal gine oil level is read correctly,...

  • Page 90: Brake System

    Remove the oil dipstick and by a specialist workshop, high. check the oil level. preferably an authorised BMW Always make sure that the oil Motorrad dealer. level is correct. Install the oil dipstick.
  • Page 91 Have the brakes checked by a Visually inspect the left and specialist workshop, preferably Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain an authorised BMW Motorrad front their thickness. Viewing direc- dealer. tion: between wheel and front min 1.0 mm (Friction pad...
  • Page 92 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 93 Move the handlebars to the past the minimum permissible straight-ahead position. thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brake fluid level, front Motorrad dealer. (visual inspection) Check the brake-fluid DOT4 brake fluid level, front brakes...
  • Page 94 MIN mark. cycle on its centre stand. If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 95: Coolant

    Coolant Topping up coolant Check the coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of the expansion tank. Antifreeze Using a suitable funnel, top up with coolant until the level is between MIN and MAX correct.

  • Page 96: Rims And Tyres

    Have the clutch checked by a Repeat the steps in this pro- specialist workshop, preferably Clutch play cedure until clutch play is set an authorised BMW Motorrad correctly. dealer. Tighten nut 3. 3 mm (Handlebars turned Check the clutch play...

  • Page 97: Chain

    BMW Motorrad Switch the ignition off and se- The locations of the marks are dealer. lect neutral.
  • Page 98 Adjusting chain sag Tighten locknuts 2 on left and right. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Locknut of the final-drive cycle on its stand. chain tensioning screw 19 Nm Tighten quick-release axle nut 1 to the specified tight- ening torque.

  • Page 99: Wheels

    Any change in these Tyre recommendation influencing variables, caused for For each size of tyre BMW example by a switch to wheels Motorrad tests certain makes, other than those installed ex- and approves those that it works, can have serious effects certifies as roadworthy.
  • Page 100 Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with BMW Motorrad ABS Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is...
  • Page 101 Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Remove axle screw 2. Remove axle 4, while support- Install the front-wheel stand ing the wheel.
  • Page 102 Tightening sequence: 2x sure that the brake disc passes ised BMW Motorrad dealer. each side, alternately between the brake pads of the 19 Nm brake caliper on the left.
  • Page 103 Clamp of quick-release axle 19 Nm Install axle screw 2 and tight- Tighten screws 2 to the spe- en to the specified tightening cified tightening torque. torque. Brake caliper to fork leg Quick-release axle, front, in axle holder If fully tightened beforehand, 38 Nm 30 Nm slacken right axle clamping...
  • Page 104 BMW Motorrad ABS Tighten right axle clamping Remove screw 1 and remove screws 1 to the specified tight- the speed sensor from its bore. Insert the ABS sensor into its ening torque. Make sure the ground is level bore and install screw 1.
  • Page 105 Remove adjusting plate 5 and workshop, preferably an author- push the axle in as far as it will ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel into the swinging arm, making sure that the brake disc passes between Roll the rear wheel as far for- the brake pads.
  • Page 106 brake caliper and the rear wheel. Make sure that the axle fits in- to the recess of the adjusting plate. Roll the rear wheel as far Install nut 2, but do not tighten forward as possible and loop it at this point. chain 8 over the sprocket.

  • Page 107: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an aux- Slacken adjusting screws 1. iliary stand before lifting the front Push the two adapters 2 apart wheel with the BMW Motorrad until the front forks fit between front-wheel stand. them. Adjust the adapter studs to suit the front suspension.

  • Page 108: Bulbs

    in the section entitled "Technical Make sure the motorcycle is data". standing firmly. Bulbs Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb General instructions Make sure the ground is level A warning appears in the multi- and firm and place the motor- function display if a bulb is de- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 109 Replace the defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life.
  • Page 110 Install cover 1 or cover 2, as Remove cover 2. Remove the bulb from the bulb applicable. holder. Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. bulb Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Make sure the ground is level Use a clean, dry cloth to hold and firm and place the motor- the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 111 The LED rear light can be re- W5W / 12 V / 5 W placed only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear Insert parking-light bulb 3 into the headlight housing.
  • Page 112 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn Do not touch the glass of indicators, rear new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold RY10W / 12 V / 10 W the bulbs when handling them. with LED turn indicators Dirt deposits, in particular oil and LED / 12 V...
  • Page 113 Replacing number-plate light bulbs Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Working from the inboard side, Pull bulb holder 2 out of the insert the glass into the bulb light carrier.

  • Page 114: Body Panels

    Replace the defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life.
  • Page 115 Installing centre trim panel Connect the plug to the sock- Remove screws 1 on left and Install four screws 2. right. Manoeuvre the centre trim panel into position. Make sure that all three tabs 4 on left and right engage the side panels. Install screws 1 on left and Remove four screws 2.

  • Page 116: Air Filter

    Air filter Removing air filter Remove the centre trim panel 110). Remove air filter 3. Hold air-filter cover 2 in posi- tion. Installing air filter Install screws 1. Installing centre trim panel 111). Remove screws 1. Jump starting Remove air-filter cover 2. The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate...
  • Page 117 to jump-start the engine of the The spring-strut screw can motorcycle. be used as an alternative to the battery's negative terminal. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips Run the engine of the donor of the jump leads are accident- vehicle during jump-starting.

  • Page 118: Battery

    Be sure to read and comply electrics. during long periods of disuse, with the instructions for char- Use BMW chargers with the without having to disconnect the ging the battery on the follow- part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...
  • Page 119 systems and connect the charger Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions directly to the battery. structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al- ways fully recharge the battery If you are unable to charge If you switch on the igni- before restoring it to use the battery through the on-...
  • Page 120 If you want to have the date set Disconnection in the wrong sition, making sure that the consult a specialist workshop, sequence increases the risk preferably an authorised BMW leads are correctly routed at of short-circuits. Motorrad dealer. position 4.
  • Page 121 Installing centre trim panel 111). Setting clock ( 35).

  • Page 123: Care

    Care Care Care products ..... 120 Washing motorcycle ....120 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 124: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brake discs and brake Glass of the instrument panel BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. Black, unpainted parts that you use BMW insect re- mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 125: Paint Care

    BMW rubber-care Chrome include spilt fuel, oil, grease, products. brake fluid and bird droppings. Use plenty of water and BMW Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle shampoo to clean chrome, par- the care of rubber seals can...

  • Page 126: Protective Wax Coating

    "puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up motorcycle Restoring motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. to use Removing battery ( 115).

  • Page 127: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data troubleshooting chart ....124 Riding specifications ....137 Threaded fasteners ....125 Engine .

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand Retract the side stand ( 54). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull the clutch lever ( 54).

  • Page 129: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to fork leg ASA screw with washer, M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 19 Nm Quick-release axle, front, in axle holder M14 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 130 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamp ad- apter M14 x 1 20 Nm Clamp adapter (mirror) to clamping block 30 Nm...

  • Page 131: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and- sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow- ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1...

  • Page 132: Fuel

    Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l BMW recommends BP fuels...

  • Page 133: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 2.9 l, with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA -20 °C SAE 10W-40, API SF / SG / SH -20 °C, Operation in winter SAE 15W-40, API SF / SG / SH -10 °C...

  • Page 134: Clutch

    Clutch clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 135: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Number of teeth, rear-wheel drive (Pinion / 16 / 42 sprocket) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 230 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 136: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel front wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 front wheel rim size 2.15"...
  • Page 137 Rear wheel rear-wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.4 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem- perature: 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.4 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C...

  • Page 138: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery...

  • Page 139: Frame

    with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Frame...

  • Page 140: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2320 mm, across front wheel to number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1350 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 870 mm, across mirrors without mirrors Front-seat height 880 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with dual seat, low 850 mm, Without rider at unladen weight rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel...

  • Page 141: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 140 BMW Motorrad service quality ..140 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....140 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad mobility ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 145: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Service place to look after you and your advance when the time for a ser- The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 vice is approaching, on the basis once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

  • Page 146: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 147 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 148 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 149 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 152 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 153 Bulbs Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery General instructions, 104 Charging battery when Replacing high-beam headlight Control, 16 connected, 114 bulb, 104 Engineering details, 66 Charging battery when Replacing low-beam headlight Operation, 42 disconnected, 115 bulb, 104 Self-diagnosis, 56 Installation, 116 Replacing number-plate light Maintenance instructions, 114 Warnings, 32...
  • Page 154 Clock Frame Electrics Adjusting, 35 Technical data, 135 Technical data, 134 Front-wheel stand Control, 18 Emergency off switch (kill Installing, 103 Clutch switch), 17 Adjusting handlebar lever, 43 Fuel Operation, 41 Filler neck, 13 Adjusting play, 92 Engine Fill-level indicator, 23 Checking operation, 91 Control, 17 Refuelling, 60...
  • Page 155 Grip heating Immobiliser Maintenance Reserve key, 35 Control, 17 General instructions, 84 Warning, 29 Operation, 41 Maintenance intervals, 141 Instrument panel Mirrors Ambient-light brightness Adjusting, 44 Handlebar fittings sensor, 18 Mobility services, 140 General view, left side, 16 Overview, 18 Motorcycle General view, right side, 17 care, 119...
  • Page 156 Parking, 60 Technical data Safety instructions Battery, 134 Power socket for brake, 59 Notes on use, 70 Brakes, 132 for riding, 52 Position on the motorcycle, 11 Bulbs, 134 Seat Pre-ride check, 55 Installation, 48 Clutch, 130 Lock, 11 Dimensions, 136 Removal, 48 Electrics, 134 Rear-wheel drive...
  • Page 157 topcase Table of tyre pressures, 14 Removing front wheel, 96 Operation, 74 Technical data, 132 Technical data, 132 Torques, 125 Transmission Vehicle identification number Technical data, 130 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Transportation Lashing, 62 Trim panels Warning lights, 18 Installing centre trim panel, 111 Overview, 24 Removing centre trim...

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