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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual F 800 S 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 Colour code Phone number 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. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.8 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417709221* Order No. 01 41 7 709 221 *01417709221* 06.2007, 3rd 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

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 Tyre pressure monitoring the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status ..... . . 46 you want to find a particular topic indicators .
  • Page 7 ....118 BMW Motorrad service ..136 Luggage ..... 77 Paint care .

  • Page 9: 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 servicing work 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- Deutsche Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • Page 13: 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 Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument cluster) ( 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, front Coolant-level indicator Power socket ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Table of tyre pressures Screwdriver blade, cross- head/Torx 25 Screwdriver handle Rider's Manual Helmet holder ( Location of first-aid kit (OA) On-board toolkit service kit Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Battery-Compartment

    Underneath the battery-compartment cover Battery ( 112) Location of puncture-repair kit (OA)

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the on-board computer Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 48), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 48), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 49), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Telltale lights ( Speedometer Operation of the stopwatch Set the clock ( Multifunction display Select readings ( Reset the tripmeter ( Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE), Sensor for instrument lighting, RPM redline warn- Rev. counter The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 23: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side lights...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 22 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......23 Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 26: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less than one month, the date for the Flashing turn indicators, left next service is shown briefly after Idle Clock ( the Pre-Ride Check completes. Flashing turn indicators, Odometer and tripmeters The month is shown as a two-...

  • Page 27: Status Indicators With On- Board Computer Oe

    Gear indicator ( consult a specialist workshop, will be due is less than 1000 km, Coolant temperature preferably an authorised BMW the distance is counted down in Motorrad dealer. steps of 100 km and is shown Fuel capacity ( briefly after the Pre-Ride Check completes.

  • Page 28: Status Indicators With Tyre-Pressure Monitoring (Rdc) Oe

    Status indicators Standard warnings If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also with tyre-pressure Mode of presentation lights up. monitoring (RDC) Coolant temperature The horizontal bars above the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Fuel capacity The horizontal bars above the fuel-pump symbol in- dicate the remaining quantity of Warnings are indicated by the...
  • Page 29 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warning symbols 1 and 2 can appear on the multifunction dis- play. Text warnings such as 3, for example, appear in the odo- meter panel and are accompan- ied by warning-triangle symbol 4. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym-...
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play appears on the display. Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( bol flashes. Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play...
  • Page 31 Have the defective key re- sible by a specialist workshop, placed, preferably by an au- The temperature symbol preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. flashes. Motorrad dealer. Continuing to ride when the...
  • Page 32 Engine symbol appears on an authorised BMW Motorrad If the engine oil level is correct: dealer. the display. Riding when engine-oil pressure is low can result The engine is running in Insufficient engine oil in engine damage. emergency operating mode.

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer (Oe)

    Warnings issued by complete set of spare bulbs if danger of black ice is particularly possible. high on bridges and where the the on-board computer road is in the shade. Low-beam headlight, parking (OE) light, rear-light, brake-light or Ride carefully and think well turn-indicator bulb defective.
  • Page 34 Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad ABS start on page ( 72), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 36: Rdc Status Indicators Oe

    'General' warning light shows red. sensors to be tested. indicators The detailed descriptions relating Pull away slowly. Bear in mind to BMW Motorrad RDC start on Mode of presentation that the ABS function is not page ( 74), and you will find...
  • Page 37 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Signal transmission disrupted ( "...
  • Page 38 The critical tyre pressure flashes. workshop, preferably an General warning light Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad flashes red. to the limit of permitted toler- dealer. ance. Warning-triangle symbol If you are unsure whether the Correct the tyre pressure as appears on the display.
  • Page 39 Increase speed above this specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- threshold observe the RDC an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: readings. Assume that a per- dealer. Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred...

  • Page 40: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Seek the advice of a specialist only briefly after the pre- workshop, preferably an author- ride check completes. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The integral battery in the tyre- pressure sensor has lost a sig- nificant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..38 Spring preload ..... . . 52 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ..39 Damping .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    If you wish you can arrange to ited period of time. have the cases and the top- with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: case fitted with locks that can The battery can be recharged Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can also have your author- multifunction display. slightly. ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar Always keep the spare key sep- Ignition, lights and all function individual keys, for example if a arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 44: Clock

    legitimacy of all applications for The clock is now set and the replacement/extra keys. If you time appears on the display. want to have a lost key barred, Odometer and you have to bring with you all the other keys that belong to tripmeters the motorcycle.

  • Page 45: On-Board Computer Oe

    On-board computer Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Selecting readings Tyre pressures (OE) Switch on the ignition. Warnings, if applicable Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Press button 2. Press button 1. Press and hold down button 2.
  • Page 46 Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Average speed The display starts with the cur- rent value and each time the but- When the motorcycle is at a ton is pressed it moves one step standstill the heat of the engine through the following sequence: can falsify the ambient-temper-...
  • Page 47 Range the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. The range readout indicates how far you can ride with the fuel re- Average consumption maining in the tank.
  • Page 48 The calculated range is only of using button 2. If you set the an approximate reading. controls so that the stopwatch is Consequently, BMW Motorrad operated by means of the INFO recommends that you should not button, you must use button 2 to try to use the full range before operate the on-board computer.
  • Page 49 Using stopwatch as Lap- : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on Timer the handlebar fitting. : Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in- strument cluster. To confirm the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading Press button 2 while the stop-...

  • Page 50: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Redline warning Activating redline warning the same time and hold them down until the reading changes. The settings are accepted and the display returns to its most recent reading. The most recent setting is re- tained if you do not confirm the new settings.

  • Page 51: Lights

    right is the rear tyre pressure. When the engine is not appears directly after the running you can switch on -- -- ignition is switched on, because the lights by switching on the ig- the sensors do not transmit tyre nition and either switching on the pressures until the motorcycle high-beam headlight or operating...

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    Press the bottom section of Switching off parking full-beam headlight switch 1. lights The high-beam headlight is Switch the ignition on and then switched on until you release off again. the button (headlight flasher). Parking lights switched off. Switching on parking Turn indicators lights Switching on left flashing...

  • Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning Press button 2 for the right- flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

  • Page 54: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flashers are switched on. (kill switch) Left/right turn indicator telltale lights flash. Switch off the ignition. The hazard warning flashers continue to operate. Left and right turn indicator telltale lights are off. A Normal operating position Switching off hazard (run) warning flashers...

  • Page 55: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Heating off. 50 % heat output (one dot Grip-heating switch visible) 100 % heat output (three...

  • Page 56: Brakes

    Mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Adjusting mirrors Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- allow air to penetrate the brake wise. system.
  • Page 57 Adjusting spring preload Basic setting of spring for rear wheel preload, rear Remove the seat ( Turn adjusting screw as far as it will go counter-clock- wise, then back it off 12 clicks. (Full load of fuel, with rider 85 kg) with OE Lowered suspension: Your motorcycle's hand- Turn adjusting screw as...

  • Page 58: Damping

    Tyres Install the seat ( Checking tyre pressure Damping Make sure the ground is level Damping and firm and place the motor- Damping must be adapted to cycle on its stand. suit spring preload. An increase Incorrect tyre pressures im- in spring preload requires firmer pair the motorcycle's hand- damping, a reduction in spring...

  • Page 59: Headlight

    Have the headlight set accord- Consult a specialist work- Tyre pressure, front ingly by a specialist workshop, shop, preferably an au- preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad deal- Motorrad dealer. er, if you are unsure whether 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with...

  • Page 60: Seat

    Installing seat beam throw so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic. Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and hold the lock in Push seat 2 forward into hold- this position. er 3. A Neutral position Firmly press down on the seat B Position for heavy load at the rear.
  • Page 61 way when you hook the helmet into position. Pass the steel cable through the helmet and hook it onto bracket 1. Install the seat ( Use the wire rope available as an optional extra to secure the helmet to helmet holder 1. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling.

  • Page 63: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....60 Checklist ......62 Starting .

  • Page 64: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...
  • Page 65 Tampering with the Catalytic converter Risk of fire control unit of the If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are electronic engine- to enter the catalytic converter, high. there is a danger of overheating management system Flammable materials (e.g. and damage.

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine. Side stand Use the following checklist to check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will Brakes switch itself off if you start it with Brake-fluid levels, front and rear...
  • Page 67 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: The start attempt is auto- At the same time, the following matically interrupted if bat- warning lights and telltale lights Switch on the ignition. tery voltage is too low. Recharge are switched on in succession: Pre-ride check is performed.

  • Page 68: Running In

    Make sure that all the warning Possible national variant of an authorised BMW Motorrad and telltale lights come on in the the ABS warning light. dealer. pre-ride check.

  • Page 69: Brakes

    Brakes Exceeding the specified en- efficiency by exerting greater gine speeds while running pressure on the levers. How can stopping in will lead to increased engine New brake pads can ex- distance be minimised? wear. tend stopping distance by a Each time the brakes are applied, Keep to the specified engine significant margin.
  • Page 70 Wet brakes the rider's full force applied to Oil or grease on brakes the brake levers; under these cir- After the motorcycle has Oil and grease on the brake cumstances the dynamic shift been washed, ridden discs and pads considerably in load distribution cannot keep through water or ridden in diminish braking efficiency.

  • Page 71: Parking Your Motorcycle

    pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor- extended. cycle should always face the brake pads in good time. uphill; select 1st gear. Slowly lean the motorcycle to Parking your the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 72: Refuelling

    Placing motorcycle on Refuelling Excessive movements could cause the centre centre stand Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the If the ground is soft or un- naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- even, there is no guaran- consequence.
  • Page 73 stream deflectors immediately tank past the bottom edge of Remove the key and close the if they come into contact with the filler neck. protective cap. fuel. Recommended fuel Leaded fuel will destroy the grade catalytic converter. 95 ROZ/RON (Super un- Use only unleaded fuel.

  • Page 75: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......72 Tyre pressure monitoring...

  • Page 76: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    At this instant the BMW Severe braking can cause start to lock and the motorcycle Motorrad ABS must assume an the rear wheel to lift off the loses its directional stability;...
  • Page 77 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 78: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Tyre-pressure ranges momentum take over and even The control unit can adminis- BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to trate four sensors, so two dif- The RDC control unit differenti- counteract their effects. ferent sets of wheels with RDC ates between three air-pressure...

  • Page 79: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....76 Power socket ......76 Luggage .

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 81: Luggage

    Luggage tem is minimised, the supply to Payload of cases the power socket is cut off ap- Correct loading proximately 15 minutes after the Overloading and imbal- ignition is switched off, and it is with OA Case: anced loads can adversely also temporarily interrupted dur- 8 kg affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 82: Case Oa

    Position the luggage strap ap- Maximum permissible Payload of luggage carri- propriately to hold the item of speed for riding with top- luggage and down to the lug- case fitted to the motorcycle gage rack. with OA Luggage carrier: with OA Topcase: 10 kg 180 km/h Lashing luggage...
  • Page 83 The black lever marked Closing cases RELEASE is for removing and attaching the case. Opening cases Pull the grey release lever (OPEN) up. Press catches 1 of the case lid Lock straps 2 open. into retainers 2. Pull the grey release lever The catches engage with an (OPEN) up again.
  • Page 84 Installing case Press the case lid against the case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Removing cases Turn the lock barrel in the RE- LEASE direction. Pull the black release lever (RELEASE) up. Push lock straps 2 out and pull them up.

  • Page 85: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Secure attachment Opening topcase Remove screws 1. Adjust the height of the holder. If a case wobbles or is difficult Tighten screws 1. to fit, it has to be adapted to the Turn lock barrel 1 to the OPEN gap between the top and bottom position.
  • Page 86 Removing topcase Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. Push locking lever 2 down. The lever engages with an audible click. Fully open locking lever 2. Open the lid. Turn the lock barrel in the RE- LEASE direction.
  • Page 87 Installing topcase hooks 4 are securely seated in the corresponding keepers. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Push handle 3 fully down. The handle engages with an audible click. Hook the topcase into position on the carrier. Make sure that...

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....86 Battery ......112 On-board toolkit service kit .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for 2 1/4" bits your motorcycle, which is avail- 5x Torx, for example for remov- able from your authorised BMW ing and installing rear wheel Motorrad dealer. 2x cross-head bits Some of the work calls for spe-...

  • Page 91: Engine Oil

    4 Electric torch Checking the oil level with the and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. engine cold or after no more than LED bulb a short ride will lead to misinter- 5 Socket pretation; this in turn, means that the engine will be operated with 3x open-ended spanner, for the incorrect quantity of oil.

  • Page 92: Brake System, General

    If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer. Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part Pour engine oil in through filler of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry...

  • Page 93: Brake Pads

    Under these circumstances have an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake system checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking front brake pad thickness Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of Brake pads worn past the brakes.
  • Page 94 (grooves) must be clearly visible. cycle on its stand. If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 95: Brake Fluid

    If the wear indicating mark is no longer visible: Move the handlebars to the Have the brake pads replaced straight-ahead position. by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 96 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 97: Coolant

    Topping up coolant If the brake fluid level drops be- voir. Remove the battery-compart- low the permitted level: ment cover ( 113) Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 98 Lift the side panel up to re- move. Remove screws 1 securing the Slip the side section behind the right mirror. bottom side panel, making sure that guide 4 of the side section Remove the mirror. Turn cap 1 of the coolant filler engages mount 5.

  • Page 99: Clutch

    Install two screws 1 an authorised BMW Motorrad The locations of the marks are dealer. indicated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by Tyres an arrow. Checking tyre tread depth If the tyre tread no longer com-...

  • Page 100: Wheels

    Approved wheels and wheel is fitted with an RDC tyres sensor. For each size of tyre BMW Mo- Removing front wheel torrad tests certain makes, and approves those that it certifies Place the motorcycle on an as roadworthy.
  • Page 101 Remove securing screws 1 of Roll the front wheel forward to the brake calipers on left and with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: remove. right. When removing the left brake caliper, take care not to dam-...
  • Page 102 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Do not damage the ABS sensor on the left-hand side There is a risk of damaging when rolling out the wheel. parts of the front brake, particularly the BMW Motorrad ABS, in the course of the pro- cedure described below.
  • Page 103 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Raise the front wheel, insert Tighten securing screws 1 to the specified tightening torque. quick-release axle 5 and tight- The cable of the ABS en to specified torque. sensor could chafe through Brake calipers to slider...
  • Page 104 BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 103) with OA Centre stand: Place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Remove screw 2 for the brack- Place a support underneath et of the silencer from the rear the rear wheel and remove footrest.
  • Page 105 Roll the rear wheel into position at the rear-wheel adapter. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. Turn silencer 3 to its initial po- Tighten the clamp on the silen- sition. cer to the specified tightening torque. Silencer to manifold Tighten wheel studs 4 to spe- cified torque in diagonally op- 35 Nm...

  • Page 106: Front-Wheel Stand

    A front-wheel stand for simple, auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad safe changing of the front wheel recommends the BMW Motor- is available from BMW Motorrad. rad rear-wheel stand. The BMW special tool number Install the rear-wheel stand is 36 3 970 and the front-wheel...

  • Page 107: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Use screws 1 to set the rear- BMW Motorrad offers a rear- Align the two adapters 2 so wheel stand to the desired wheel stand for holding motor- that the front forks are securely height.

  • Page 108: Bulbs

    it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam- aged. Push the rear-wheel stand from Lift the motorcycle upright, Wear protective goggles and the right onto the rear axle.
  • Page 109 Replacing high-beam/low- beam headlight bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Remove cover 2 (low-beam Disengage spring clips 5 from Make sure the ground is level headlight) or cover 3 (high- the fastenings and swing them...
  • Page 110 Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam head- light H7 / 12 V / 55 W Close and lock spring clips 5. Install cover 2 (low-beam head- light) or cover 3 (high-beam headlight). Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly,...
  • Page 111 Switch off the ignition. Bulb for parking light Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Turn bulb socket 3 counter- clockwise to remove. Remove cap 1. Push bulb 4 into its socket. Remove bulb 4 from the bulb holder.
  • Page 112 Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise Install cap 1. Remove screws 1. to install. Pull the bulb housing to the Replacing the brake light rear to remove. and rear light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 113 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. Install the bulb housing with Pull the glass out of the reflect- screws 1.

  • Page 114: Jump Starting

    Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. indicators, rear it in the bulb housing.
  • Page 115 engine running can cause electric from the on-board electrical Start the engine of the vehicle shock. with the discharged battery system. in the usual way; if the en- Do not touch parts of the igni- gine does not start, wait a few tion system when the engine is minutes before repeating the running.

  • Page 116: Battery

    BMW Motorrad Use BMW chargers with the Do not turn the battery upside dealer. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 down (220 V) or, as applicable, If the battery is not discon- 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).
  • Page 117 systems and connect the charger on-board socket is switched off directly to the battery. when this happens. If you switch on the igni- Charging battery when tion and the multifunction disconnected display and telltale lights fail to Charge the battery using a light up, the battery is completely suitable charger.
  • Page 118 Installing battery- Remove the battery-compart- Lift the battery up and out; ment cover ( 113) work it slightly back and forth compartment cover if it is difficult to remove. Installing battery Switch off the ignition. Insert the battery into the bat- tery compartment, with the positive terminal on the right in the direction of travel.
  • Page 119 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the battery-compartment cover ( 114) Set the clock (...

  • Page 121: Care

    Care Care products ..... 118 Washing motorcycle ....118 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 122: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off using unsuitable cleaning...

  • Page 123: Paint Care

    Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab-...

  • Page 124: 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 the Restoring motorcycle motorcycle to use Clean the motorcycle.

  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 122 Riding specifications ....133 Threaded fasteners ....123 Engine .

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 62). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 62).

  • Page 127: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake calipers to slider tube M10 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 40 20 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to drive shaft M10 x 1.25...

  • Page 128: 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 129: Fuel

    Engine oil, 15W-40 Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 130: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gear ratios 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...

  • Page 131: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housing Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam- adjustable rear wheel axle Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 140 mm, At wheel with OE Lowered suspension: 110 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 132: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated 1-piston floating caliper with fixed brake disc Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Tyre combinations recommended at time of going...
  • Page 133 Front: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 F ST P, 120/ 70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 ST P, 180/ 55 ZR17 M/C (73W) Front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 E, 120/70 ZR17 M/ C (58W) Rear: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 B, 180/55 ZR17 M/ C (73W) Front: Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Front, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

  • Page 134: Electrics

    Rear wheel Battery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BS Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.8 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...
  • Page 135 Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BS Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug ±0 mm, When new max 1.2 mm, Wear limit...

  • Page 136: Frame

    Frame Frame type Aluminium deltabox frame Type plate location Steering head, right VIN location Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2082 mm Height of motorcycle 1155 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top edge of windscreen Width of motorcycle 860 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 137: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 204 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 405 kg Maximum payload 201 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with OE Power reduction: 155 km/h...

  • Page 139: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 136 BMW Motorrad service quality ..136 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..136 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 140: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 141: Bmw Motorrad Service Net

    100 The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries. In Germany alone, you...

  • Page 142: Ance Work

    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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146 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 147: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 148 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 149 Brake pads Replacing the brake light and Abbreviations and symbols, 6 rear light bulbs, 108 Checking front, 89 Checking rear, 90 Side lights, 19 Self-diagnosis, 64 Running in, 65 Technical data, 131 Accessories Warning for bulb failure, 28 Brakes General instructions, 76 Adjusting handbrake lever, 52 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Checking operation, 89...
  • Page 150 Coolant Temperature gauge, 24 Handlebar fittings Checking level, 93 Topping up, 88 General view, left side, 16 Reading, 13 Warning for engine oil General view, right side, 17 Temperature gauge, 22 pressure, 28 Hazard warning flashers, 16 Topping up, 93 Equipment, 7 Switching off, 50 Currency, 7...
  • Page 151 Instrument cluster Reset the average consump- Maintenance Overview, 18 tion, 43 General instructions, 86 Sensor for instrument cluster Reset the average speed, 42 Mirrors lighting, 18 Select readings, 41 Adjusting, 52 Stopwatch, 44, 45 Motorcycle Care, 117 Jump starting, 110 Cleaning, 117 Parking, 67 General view, left side, 11...
  • Page 152 Running gear Starting, 62 Toolkit, 14 Technical data, 127 Service kit, 86 Steering lock, 39 Topcase Running in, 64 Stopwatch, 18, 22, 44, 45 Closing, 82 Installing, 83 Safety instructions, 60 Technical data Opening, 81 Battery, 130 Brakes, 65 Removing, 82 Brakes, 128 Seat, 14 Torques, 123...
  • Page 153 Tyres Approved tyres, 96 Checking inflation pressure, 54 Checking tread depth, 95 Running in, 65 Technical data, 128 Warning lights, 18 Warning symbols Display panels, 22 Warnings Mode of presentation, 24 Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33 Weights Technical data, 133 Wheels Installing front wheel, 98 Installing rear wheel, 100...

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