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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual F 800 ST 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. © 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 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 8 520 471 06.2010, 5th 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 Emergency off switch (kill the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..22 switch) .
  • Page 7 RDC ......68 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..130 7 Accessories ... . . 71 components .

  • 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 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 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 instrument cluster) Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( Payload table (on left on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

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

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

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

  • Page 19: Underneath The Centre Trim Pan

    Underneath the centre trim panel Battery ( 108) Stowage with tyre repair kit Location of the tyre repair...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Selecting reading in exten- ded area ( 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 ( 39). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select the readings 40). Resetting tripmeter 41).
  • 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 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 ( with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressures ( Warning for coolant tem- perature ( Service due ( Values area ( with on-board com- puter Symbols explaining the...

  • Page 27: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 11 – 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

    'General' warning light temperature reading. If the effect flashes red. of the engine's heat becomes ex- The detailed description of BMW The tyre-pressure readings are cessive, temporarily appears Motorrad RDC starts on page based on a reference tyre tem- on the display.
  • Page 31 Warnings that do not have warn- A reading in values area 2 ing lights of their own are indic- that constitutes a warning ated by 'General' warning light 1 is accompanied by warning showing in combination with a triangle 3. These warnings can text warning or a warning symbol alternate with the odometer in the multifunction display.
  • Page 32 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 33 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault ( Lights up yellow + " " flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance ( Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- + " "...
  • Page 34 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 35 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- 81).
  • Page 36 Ride carefully and think well Replacing the brake light and Seek the advice of a specialist ahead. rear light bulbs ( 101). workshop, preferably an author- Replacing turn indicator bulbs, ised BMW Motorrad dealer. front and rear ( 102).
  • Page 37 " (critical pressure) flashes. completed The ABS control unit has detec- ted a fault. The ABS function is with BMW Motorrad ABS Possible cause: not available. Measured tyre pressure is close ABS warning light flashes. You can continue to ride. Bear...
  • Page 38 If the motorcycle can be ridden Have the fault rectified by a authorised BMW Motorrad with the tyre in its present condi- specialist workshop, preferably dealer. tion: an authorised BMW Motorrad Signal transmission dealer. Incorrect tyre pressures im- disrupted pair the motorcycle's hand- Possible cause: ling characteristics.
  • Page 39 Possible cause: stances: specialist workshop, preferably The integral battery in the tyre- Have the fault rectified by a an authorised BMW Motorrad pressure sensor has lost a sig- specialist workshop, preferably dealer. nificant proportion of its original an authorised BMW Motorrad capacity.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..38 Damping ......48 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

  • Page 42: 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 socket.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Reading

    Reading with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Select the readings Tyre pressures Switch on the ignition. Warnings, if applicable with on-board computer Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 3 flashes. Repeatedly press the button until the hours number is cor- Press button 2 to select the rect.

  • Page 45: Stopwatch

    Resetting average values Stopwatch Average consumption in l/ 100 km with on-board computer Current consumption in l/ Switch on the ignition. 100 km Select average consumption or average speed. distance travelled after fuel down to reserve in km Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 46 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 47: Lights

    Low-beam headlight : Stopwatch operated by 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: Clutch

    clutch lever unless the motor- off to ensure the battery's start- cycle is at a standstill. ing capability. Grip-heating switch The handlebar grips have two- Turn adjusting screw 1 Heating off. stage heating. Stage two is for clockwise to increase the span 50 % heat output (one dot heating the grips quickly: it is ad- between the clutch lever and...

  • Page 51: Brakes

    Brakes Mirrors Adjust the handbrake Adjust the mirrors lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Attempting to adjust the between the brake lever and handbrake lever while rid-...

  • Page 52: Damping

    Adjusting spring preload Basic setting of spring for rear wheel preload, rear Remove the seat ( 51). 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 lowered suspension Your motorcycle's hand- Turn adjusting screw as...

  • Page 53: Tyres

    An uneven surface requires If you want to reduce damping, Always check that the tyre pres- softer damping than a smooth turn adjusting screw 1 counter- sures are correct. surface. clockwise. At high road speeds, tyre An increase in spring preload valves installed perpen- Basic setting of rear-sus- requires firmer damping, a re-...

  • Page 54: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight beam preferably an authorised BMW Tyre pressure, rear Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid throw damaging the plastic lens of the light. 2.9 bar (Tyre cold) If tyre pressure is too low: Headlight beam throw and Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 55: Seat

    Installing seat Neutral position Turn the key to the left in seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Position for heavy load Position the seat in holder 1 ition while pressing down the and apply firm downward pres- rear part of the seat.
  • Page 56 way when you hook the helmet into position. Position the helmet as shown in the illustration. Installing seat ( 51). Use a plastic-sheathed steel cable to secure the helmet to helmet holder 1. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the...

  • Page 57: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......56 Starting .

  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    Note the maximum permissible the year. Your authorised BMW involve risk. When riding over payload of the luggage carrier. Motorrad dealer will be glad to...
  • Page 59 Risk of poisoning Pack heavy items at the bot- with tankbag tom and toward the inboard Note the maximum permissible Exhaust fumes contain carbon side. payload of the tankbag. monoxide, which is colourless Note the maximum permissible and odourless but highly toxic. Payload of tankbag payload and the speed limit Inhaling the exhaust fumes...

  • Page 60: Checklist

    Tampering Stop the engine immediately if Tyre-tread depth and tyre it misfires. pressures Tampering with motor- Use only unleaded fuel. Cases correctly installed and cycle settings (e.g. elec- luggage secured Comply with all specified main- tronic engine management unit, tenance intervals. throttle valves, clutch) can cause At regular intervals: damages to the components in...
  • Page 61 Recharge with BMW Motorrad ABS the battery before you start the ABS self-diagnosis is Starting engine engine, or use jump leads and a performed.
  • Page 62 Test of the wheel sensors as specialist workshop, preferably the motorcycle pulls away from Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad rest. The 'General' warning light dealer. ABS warning light flashes. changes from yellow to red.

  • Page 63: Running In

    Running in Brake pads Avoid extreme angles of heel. New brake pads have to bed The first 1000 km speed down before they can achieve While running in the motor- their optimum friction levels. You with on-board computer cycle, vary the throttle opening can compensate for this initial re- and engine-speed range fre- Redline warning...

  • Page 64: Brakes

    The sharper the motor- at the same time and hold cycle decelerates, the more load them down until the reading is shifted to the front wheel. The with BMW Motorrad ABS changes. higher the wheel load, the more BMW Motorrad ABS prevents FLASH...

  • Page 65: Parking Your Motorcycle

    extreme conditions, the brakes Wetness and dirt result in The side stand is designed could overheat and suffer severe poor braking efficiency. to support only the weight damage. of the motorcycle. Apply the brakes lightly while Use both front and rear brakes, riding to remove wetness and Do not lean or sit on the and make use of the engine's...

  • Page 66: Refuelling

    Excessive movements Fuel attacks plastics, which could cause the centre become dull or unsightly. stand to retract, and the Wipe off plastic parts immediately motorcycle would topple in if they come into contact with consequence. fuel. Do not lean or sit on the mo- Leaded fuel will destroy the torcycle with the centre stand catalytic converter.

  • Page 67: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle tank past the bottom edge of Recommended fuel the filler neck. for transportation grade When refuelling after run- Make sure that all components ning on reserve, make sure Regular unleaded (slight that might come into contact power- and consumption- that you top up the tank to a with straps used to secure the related restrictions)
  • Page 68 position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand. At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Risk of damaging compon- Tighten all the straps uniformly; ents. the motorcycle's suspension Take care not to trap should be compressed as components such as brake lines...

  • 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: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    15 minutes The tyre-pressure readings BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to after the motorcycle comes to a shown by the multifunction counteract their effects. stop. display are temperature- compensated; the reference tyre...
  • Page 73 Tyre pressure within permitted tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- tolerance. ference between the value in the table and the RDC reading; when Tyre pressure close to limit of the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar, permitted tolerance. the tyre is inflated to the correct Tyre pressure outside permit- pressure.

  • Page 75: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....72 Power sockets ..... . 72 Luggage .

  • Page 76: 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 77: Luggage

    in order to prevent overloading of the on-board electrics. 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 Pull luggage strap 1 through Pass luggage strap 1 through angle or obstruct handling...
  • Page 78 Opening cases Pull the grey release lever (OPEN) up again and simultaneously pull case lid 3 out of the retainer. Closing cases Also press catches 3 of the lock straps into retainers 2 until Turn the lock barrel to the they engage.
  • Page 79 Press the case lid against the case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Remove the cases Push lock straps 1 out and pull Pull the black release lever 1 them up. (RELEASE) up and simultan- eously pull the case out. This expands the case to max- imum volume.

  • Page 80: Topcase

    Secure attachment Pull black release lever 1 (RE- Screws 1 inside the case allow LEASE) up and simultaneously you to make this adjustment. If a case wobbles or is difficult push the case into the top to fit, it has to be adapted to the topcase holder.
  • Page 81 Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Close the topcase Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the topcase ition in the topcase lock.
  • Page 82 Removing topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier. Installing topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the topcase position in the topcase lock.

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....80 Toolkit ......80 Engine oil .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Some of the work calls for spe- cial tools and a thorough know- ledge of motorcycle technology. If you are in doubt consult a spe- cialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87 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 88 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 89 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. Check the brake-fluid DOT4 brake fluid level, front brakes...
  • Page 90 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 91: Coolant

    Coolant Check the coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Open cap 1 of the expansion Coolant level tank. Top up the coolant to the spe- cified level. Between MIN and MAX Close the cap of the expansion marks on the expansion tank tank.

  • Page 92: 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 93: Wheels

    Any change in these time before they wear to the Tyre recommendation influencing variables, caused for minimum permissible tread For each size of tyre BMW example by a switch to wheels depth. Motorrad tests certain makes, other than those installed ex-...
  • Page 94 RDC RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised BMW (RDC) Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC Remove screw 1 and remove sensor.
  • Page 95 BMW Motorrad recommends Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have the BMW Motorrad front-wheel apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is stand for lifting the motorcycle. back and forth against brake...
  • Page 96 Remove quick-release axle 2, workshop, preferably an author- while supporting the wheel. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Roll the front wheel forward to remove. Raise the front wheel, insert quick-release axle 2 and tight- en to specified torque. Slip spacing bushing 3 into...
  • Page 97 BMW Motorrad ABS with centre stand Remove the auxiliary stand. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Ease the brake calipers on to cycle on its centre stand. the brake discs.
  • Page 98 60 Nm Engage first gear. threads can suffer damage. Turn the silencer to its initial Always have the security of the position. fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 99 Install screw 2 for the brack- Tighten screw 1 at the clamp If the gap between the rear et of the silencer in the rear to the specified tightening wheel and the silencer is footrest, but do not tighten it at torque.

  • Page 100: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an aux- seated. iliary stand before lifting the front Tighten adjusting screws 1. wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Slacken adjusting screws 1. Place the motorcycle on an Push the two adapters 2 apart auxiliary stand;...

  • Page 101: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Make sure the motorcycle is standing firmly. Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Apply uniform pressure to push Use screws 1 to set the rear- Use basic stand with tool num- the front-wheel stand down wheel stand to the desired...

  • Page 102: Bulbs

    handle of the stand back until The types of bulb fitted to both rollers of the stand are on your motorcycle are listed the ground. in the section entitled "Technical data". Then press the handle down to the ground. Replacing low-beam and Bulbs high-beam headlight bulb Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 103 The positions of the plug, Bulb for high-beam the spring retainer and the headlight bulb might not be as illustrated below. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disengage spring clips 5 from the fastenings and swing them aside.
  • Page 104 Replacing parking-light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Connect plug 4. Turn bulb socket 2 counter- clockwise to remove.
  • Page 105 Replacing the brake light Replace the defective bulb. and rear light bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. If it is not standing firmly, Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the motorcycle could topple the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 106 Pull the bulb housing to the Bulb for tail light/brake rear to remove. light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Hold the bulb housing in posi- tion and install screws 1. Replacing turn indicator Press bulb 2 into its socket bulbs, front and rear and turn it counter-clockwise to remove.
  • Page 107 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Bulbs for flashing turn and remove it from the bulb indicators, rear housing.

  • Page 108: Body Panels

    Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Remove four screws 1 on it in the bulb housing. left and right and remove the Body panels centre trim panel. Remove the centre trim panel Remove the seat ( 51). Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into the bulb housing and close the housing.
  • Page 109 Installing centre trim panel Install four screws 1 on left and Remove screws 1 of the right right. mirror and remove the mirror. Installing seat ( 51). Slip the centre trim panel un- derneath the left and right side Remove the right side panels at position 2 and then panel seat it in guides 3 on left and...
  • Page 110 Install the right side panel Install screw 2. Remove screw 2. Remove short screw 3. Slip the fairing side panel be- Install screw 1. Remove three screws 4. hind the bottom side panel and Lift the fairing side panel up to seat it in mount 5.

  • Page 111: Jump Starting

    12 V can damage the vehicle the donor battery (positive on Installing centre trim panel electronics. this vehicle: position 2). 105). Make sure that the battery of the Then connect one end of the Jump starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating black jump lead to the negat- of 12 V.

  • Page 112: Battery

    You can ob- ging the battery on the follow- als. tain additional information from ing pages your authorised BMW Motorrad Do not turn the battery upside Do not use proprietary dealer. down start-assist sprays or oth- er products to start the engine.
  • Page 113 Comply with the operating in- electrics. et, with the battery connected structions of the charger. to the motorcycle's on-board Use BMW chargers with the Once the battery is fully electrical system. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 charged, disconnect the...
  • Page 114 If you want to have the date set Disconnection in the wrong consult a specialist workshop, battery and install screw 3. sequence increases the risk preferably an authorised BMW of short-circuits. Connection in the wrong Motorrad dealer. Always proceed in the correct sequence increases the risk sequence.

  • Page 115: Care

    Care Care products ..... 112 Washing motorcycle ....112 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 118: Protective Wax Coating

    It is time to rewax the paint- work when water "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 ( 109).

  • Page 119: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....116 Riding specifications ....127 Threaded fasteners ....117 Engine .

  • Page 120: 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 ( 56). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull the clutch lever ( 56).

  • Page 121: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 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...

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3 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 125: 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 126: 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 Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 140 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension 110 mm, At wheel...

  • Page 127: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal 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 Cast aluminium, MT H2 front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 128: Electrics

    Rear wheel rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A, One on-board socket Fuses...
  • Page 129 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, When new Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light...

  • Page 130: Frame

    Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on rear frame type plate location Steering head, right VIN location Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2195 mm Height of motorcycle 1225 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top edge of windscreen with lowered suspension 1195 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top...

  • Page 131: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 209 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 405 kg Maximum payload 196 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with power reduction 155 km/h...

  • Page 133: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 130 BMW Motorrad service quality ..130 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....130 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 134: 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 135: Network

    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 136: 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 137 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 138 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 139 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 140 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 141: 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 142 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 143 Brake fluid Technical data, 125 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front, 85 Warning for bulb failure, 31 Checking fluid level, rear, 86 Engineering details, 66 Reservoir, front, 13 Self-diagnosis, 58 Case Reservoir, rear, 13 Operation, 73 Warnings, 33 Brake pads Checklist, 56 Accessories...
  • Page 144 Warning for engine oil Multifunction display, 22 Damping pressure, 31 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Adjuster, 13 Equipment, 7 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Adjusting, 48 Underneath the seat, 14 Dimensions Underneath the trim panel, 15 First-aid kit Technical data, 126 Warning and telltale lights, 24 Stowage, 14 Grip heating...
  • Page 145 Helmet holder Motorcycle Lights Helmet, securing, 51 care, 111 Adjusting headlight beam Position on the motorcycle, 14 Cleaning, 111 throw, 11 Horn, 16 Laying up, 114 Control, 16 Parking, 61 Headlight flasher, operating, 43 Restoring to use, 114 Ignition High-beam headlight, Multifunction display, 18 Switching off, 38 operating, 43...
  • Page 146 Service, 130 Engine, 118 Rear-wheel drive Service toolkit Engine oil, 120 Technical data, 122 Stowage, 14 Frame, 126 Rear-wheel stand Service-due indicator, 25 Fuel, 119 Installing, 97 Spark plugs Rear-wheel drive, 122 Redline warning Technical data, 125 Running gear, 122 Indicator, 18 Speedometer, 18 Spark plugs, 125...
  • Page 147 Trim panels Running in, 59 Remove the rear wheel, 93 install the right side panel, 106 Removing front wheel, 90 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Installing centre trim panel, 105 Technical data, 123 Technical data, 123 remove the right side panel, 105 Vehicle identification number Removing centre trim...

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