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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual G 450 X BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number 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. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 ~0.75 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold Tyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 bar BMW recommends *01417714581* Order No.: 01 41 7 714 581 *01417714581* 09.2008, 2nd 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 4 Operation ....21 Securing motorcycle for the end of this Rider's Manual if Ignition and steering lock ..22 transportation .
  • Page 7 8 Care ..... . 85 BMW Motorrad service ..100 Care products ....86 BMW Motorrad service Washing motorcycle.

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Definition of use .

  • Page 10: Overview

    Reference to a page with Component supplied with When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- the motorcycle and us- your BMW, please remember tion. able instead of an in- to hand over this Rider's Manu- stalled component. Al- al;...

  • Page 11: Definition Of Use

    Definition of use This motorcycle is designed to withstand the normal stresses and strains of off-road riding. However, it is not suitable for use under the following conditions: - Prolonged periods of riding at steady high speed - Riding at constant full throttle - Trips with passenger and/or luggage - Riding for extended periods with engine revving at speeds in excess of 8000 rpm...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely rule out errors and omissions. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument panel) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspension (rebound stage) ( Secondary fuses ( Main fuse (behind side panel) ( Fuel filler neck ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspen- sion (compression stage) Battery...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspen- sion (compression stage) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant filler neck (behind side panel) ( Engine-oil filler neck Engine oil level indicator Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension (rebound stage) (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operation of the headlight flasher ( Horn Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( High-beam headlight switch (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Engine OFF button Starter button (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Operating the multifunction display ( Telltale lights ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ....18 Warnings ......18...

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Telltale lights Warnings Fuel down to reserve Multifunction display High-beam headlight Turn indicators FUEL appears on the display. Display depends on the mode selected; this view The fuel-pump symbol ap- shows the odometer read- pears on the display. ing ( Lack of fuel can result in Speedometer...
  • Page 23 Possible cause: Prolonged riding with the engine revving at speeds in The fuel tank contains no more excess of 8000 rpm can lead to than the reserve quantity of fuel. engine damage. Reserve fuel Avoid revving the engine to speeds in excess of 8000 rpm. The motorcycle is not designed ~0.75 l for extended periods of revving...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Ignition and steering lock ... 22 Instrument panel ....23 Lights .

  • Page 26: Ignition And Steering Lock

    Ignition and steering High-beam headlight and all Switch off the ignition function circuits switched on. lock The ignition switches off auto- Push full-beam headlight matically shortly after the motor- Keys switch 1 down. cycle is brought to a standstill. This motorcycle does not have High-beam headlight switched Locking handlebars an ignition switch.

  • Page 27: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel The instrument panel switches Top speed MAX itself off shortly after the igni- Activating instrument Activating and tion has been switched off. panel deactivating functions Function selection Bring the motorcycle to a In the motorcycle's as-delivered standstill. condition only the operating hours counter (H) and the odometer (ODO) are active.
  • Page 28 The first selectable function The function is deactivated and The tyre size is set be- (trip recorder ) starts flash- the next selectable function fore the motorcycle leaves ing. starts flashing. the factory and should not be changed. The operating hours counter Once the desired functions and the odometer cannot...
  • Page 29 Selecting readings Lap timer Average speed and stop- watch are also reset. Lap-time memory (only when LAP timer is activated) Operating trip recorder Top speed Odometer Resetting trip recorder Press MODE button 1. Each time the button is pressed, starting at the current reading the display steps through the activ- Repeatedly press MODE but- ated functions in the following...
  • Page 30 Resetting average speed The trip recorder is reset. Average speed is also re- set. Resetting average speed Press UP button 2. The reading of the trip recorder increases. Average speed is reset auto- Press DOWN button 3. matically when stopwatch The reading of the trip recorder trip recorder is reset.
  • Page 31 Resetting stopwatch S1 Operating stopwatch S2 Press UP button 2 while the stopwatch is not running. Repeatedly press MODE but- Repeatedly press MODE but- The stopwatch begins timing in ton 1 until stopwatch ton 1 until stopwatch seconds from the time origin- pears in the left half of the mul- pears in the left half of the mul- ally shown.
  • Page 32 Press and hold down MODE Setting clock CLK button 1 when the stopwatch Switch on the instrument panel is not running. or bring the motorcycle to a The stopwatch is reset to zero. stop, as applicable. Average speed is also re- set.
  • Page 33 Operating lap timer LAP Press MODE button 1. With the LAP timer stopped, 0-24 press UP button 2. for 24-hour clock or Repeatedly press MODE but- 0-12 for 12-hour clock. The LAP timer counts in ton 1 until lap timer seconds, starting at the time Press UP button 2 or DOWN pears in the left half of the mul-...
  • Page 34 With the LAP timer running, press DOWN button 3. The reading is saved, timing starts again at zero. A maximum of ten readings can be saved. Once the ten slots in memory are full, there is no reaction when the DOWN button is pressed.

  • Page 35: Lights

    The setting for the display col- Push full-beam headlight our is accepted. switch 1 down. High-beam headlight switched Lights off. Position lights and low- Headlight flasher beam headlight The position lights and the low- beam headlight are switched on automatically with the ignition. Press and hold down Ctrl but- High-beam headlight ton 4.

  • Page 36: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Adjusting mirror arm Centre the turn-indicator switch. Operating flashing turn Flashing turn indicators indicators switched off. The turn indicator telltale light goes out. Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Slacken nut 1. Turn the mirror arm to the ap- propriate position. Push turn-indicator button 1 to Tighten the nut to the spe- the left.

  • Page 37: Handlebars

    Handlebars While holding the handlebars, remove large screws 2. Adjusting handlebar reach Remove top clamping blocks 3. If not correctly installed, Lift the handlebars clear of the the handlebar clamping bottom clamping blocks. blocks can work loose from the fork bridge. Install the handlebar clamping blocks only in the positions de- scribed below.
  • Page 38 handlebar clamping blocks, and hold the handlebars in position. Install large screws 2, but do not tighten. Position of the bottom handle- Tighten large screws 2 to the bar clamping blocks for maxim- specified tightening torque. um reach. Handlebar clamping block with handlebars to fork bridge Install small screws 1, but do...
  • Page 39 Tighten small screws 1 to the Handlebar clamping specified tightening torque. block with handlebars to fork bridge Handlebar clamping block 38 Nm Make sure that there is no gap 19 Nm between the handlebar clamp- A gap remains between the ing blocks on the side where handlebar clamping blocks the large screws are located.

  • Page 40: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Adjustment for rear suspension Rear spring preload must be ad- justed to suit the weight of the rider. The factory setting is inten- ded for a rider's weight of 85 kg. Minor deviations from this stand- ard weight can be compensated In order to ensure that the ref- Measure distance d between for by adjusting spring preload;...
  • Page 41 Static sag of the spring Load-dependent adjust- strut ment of spring preload 35...40 mm (with fuel and Negative spring displace- lubricants, unladen) ment of rear wheel If the calculated value is outside 105...110 mm (Full load of the specified range: fuel, with rider 85 kg) Adjust spring preload until stat- If the calculated value is slightly...
  • Page 42 Adjusting spring preload hook a or hook b securely en- gages a groove. for rear wheel The adjusting rings can be Make sure the ground is level turned in either direction and firm and place the motor- without turning the tool over: cycle on its stand.

  • Page 43: Damping

    Adjusting front rebound Locknut for spring ba- stage sic setting at top spring Make sure the ground is level retainer and firm and place the motor- 5 Nm cycle on its stand. Adjust the damping character- istic to suit spring preload. Damping If you want to increase damp- Setting...
  • Page 44 Adjusting front If you want to reduce damping, use a screwdriver to turn the compression stage adjusting screws on left and Make sure the ground is level right in the counter-clockwise and firm and place the motor- direction. cycle on its stand. Compression stage, basic setting, front Turn bottom adjusting screw...

  • Page 45: Headlight

    If you want to increase the re- If you want to reduce the com- bound stage, turn adjusting pression stage, turn adjusting ring 1 in direction b. ring 1 in the S direction. Rebound stage, basic Compression stage, basic setting, rear setting, rear Turn bottom knob clockwise Turn top knob clockwise to...

  • Page 46: Seat

    Seat Consult a specialist work- throw so as not to dazzle oncom- shop, preferably an au- ing traffic. Removing seat thorised BMW Motorrad deal- er, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct. Headlight beam-throw adjustment Remove screw 1.
  • Page 47 Installing seat Install screw 1 while pressing down on the centre trim panel. Work the seat to the rear to remove, by raising centre trim Lift centre trim panel 3 at the panel 3 at the rear and working rear and work the seat into po- the seat clear at position 4.

  • Page 49: Riding

    Riding Engine revs ......46 Safety instructions ....46 Checklist .

  • Page 50: Engine Revs

    Poor tyre tread sions above this limit are logged clothing. Always wear: Etc. in the control unit's memory. Helmet BMW Motorrad refuses to ac- Maximum speeds for tyres Motorcycling jacket and cept liability for engine damage trousers The motorcycle's top...
  • Page 51 Correct loading Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel Overloading and imbal- monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, anced loads can adversely and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 52: Checklist

    if allowed to come into contact sequential damage will not be Tyre-tread depth and tyre with the hot exhaust pipe. accepted. pressures Do not permit flammable materi- Tampering with the mo- At regular intervals: als to come into contact with the torcycle in such a way as Engine oil level (every operating hot exhaust system.

  • Page 53: Running In

    Running in If ambient temperatures are exerting greater pressure on the very low, you might find it levers. The first five hours necessary to open the throttle New brake pads can ex- While running in the motor- slightly when starting the engine. tend stopping distance by a cycle, vary the throttle opening At ambient temperatures below...

  • Page 54: Riding Off-Road

    Spring preload and shock- Wheel rims for riding off- absorber settings road The off-road settings for BMW Motorrad recommends spring preload and shock Remove screws 1 and remove checking the rims for damage absorber damping characteristic the right side panel.

  • Page 55: Possible Ratios

    "Technical Data"). used to change the final-drive Engine power rating gear ratio. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer stocks other pin- ions as spare parts. Always bear 30 kW (without coded plug) in mind that the length of the...

  • Page 56: Brakes

    Brakes Wet brakes rider's full force applied to the brake levers; under these circum- After the motorcycle has How can stopping stances the dynamic shift in load been washed, ridden distance be minimised? distribution cannot keep pace through water or ridden in Each time the brakes are applied, with the increase in deceleration the rain, the brake discs and...

  • Page 57: Park Your Motorcycle

    Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace the brake pads in good time. Oil and grease on the brake discs and pads considerably Park your motorcycle diminish braking efficiency. Placing motorcycle on Especially after repair and main- side stand tenance work, make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are...

  • Page 58: Refuelling

    travel and keep it in this posi- Turn the handlebars to full left tion. or right lock. Check that the motorcycle is The side stand is designed standing firmly. to support only the weight of the motorcycle. On a gradient, the motor- Do not lean or sit on the cycle should always face motorcycle with the side stand...
  • Page 59 Do not smoke. Never bring a Recommended fuel naked flame near the fuel tank. grade Fuel expands when hot. 95 ROZ/RON (Super un- Fuel escaping from an leaded) overfilled tank could make its way onto the rear tyre. This could Usable fuel capacity cause a fall.

  • Page 60: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    Install fuel-cap cover 1. The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- and fall on its side. ents. Securing motorcycle Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap for transportation cannot topple sideways. components such as brake lines or wires.
  • Page 61 At the rear, secure the straps to the 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 63: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....60...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....62 Bulbs ....... 75 Regular maintenance .

  • Page 66: General Instructions

    Special tightening torques are lis- cialist workshop, preferably your threaded fasteners for frame, ted as applicable. The tightening authorised BMW Motorrad deal- side stand and trim panels torques for the threaded fasten- Check the cooling system ers on your motorcycle are listed Check the front and rear brake in the section entitled "Technical...

  • Page 67: Maintenance For Off-Roading

    Consult a specialist work- accordance with the instructions ably an authorised BMW Motor- shop, preferably your authorised issued by BMW Motorrad. rad dealer. See the "Inspection BMW Motorrad dealer. See the Extreme operating conditions instructions"...

  • Page 68: Toolkit

    Toolkit Always before off-roading Always after off-roading Check the engine oil level Clean the motorcycle, in partic- 65). ular: Check the spark plug Cleaning slider tubes ( 74). Check for dirt in the clean-side Clean the spring strut ( 75). chamber of the intake air silen- Lubricate the chain ( 73).

  • Page 69: Engine Oil

    Reversible-blade screw- pretation; this in turn, means that driver with star-head and the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. plain tips In order to ensure that the en- Small screwdriver with gine oil level is read correctly, plain tip check the oil level only after a Spare fuses with puller tool...

  • Page 70: Brake System

    Dependability of the brake Have the oil level corrected system by a specialist workshop, A fully functional brake system is preferably an authorised BMW a basic requirement for the road Motorrad dealer. Wipe the area around the filler safety of your motorcycle.

  • Page 71: Brake Pads

    BMW Motorrad dealer. tem. pad is visible through the brake disc. In order to ensure the dependab- Checking operation of ility of the brake system, do not...
  • Page 72 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake pad thickness, rear brakes Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick- ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can Visually inspect brake pads 1 Brake-pad wear limit, rear cause damage to the brake sys- to ascertain their thickness.

  • Page 73: Brake Fluid

    MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) 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 74 (Motorcycle is upright) 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 75: Coolant

    Coolant Topping up coolant Make sure the ground is level Checking coolant level and firm and place the motor- Make sure the ground is level cycle on its stand. and firm and hold the motor- cycle upright. Coolant, specified level Antifreeze Top plates just covered by Risk of burns from escaping...

  • Page 76: Clutch

    Measure the tyre tread depth Have the clutch checked by a in the main tread grooves with specialist workshop, preferably wear marks. an authorised BMW Motorrad 1 mm (Handlebars in Tyres have wear indicators dealer. straight-ahead position, integrated into the main between handlebar fitting tread grooves.

  • Page 77: Rims

    Have the spokes checked by a and apply chain lubricant. specialist workshop, preferably Wipe off excess lubricant. Rims an authorised BMW Motorrad Checking rims Checking chain tension dealer. Make sure the ground is level Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 78: Telescopic Forks

    If measured value is outside per- over the top of the teeth (b): mitted tolerance: contact a specialist workshop, Adjust chain tension as de- preferably an authorised BMW scribed on the RepROM sup- Motorrad dealer. plied with the motorcycle. Telescopic forks...

  • Page 79: Spring Strut

    In particular, be sure to remove Use a dry cloth to wipe dirt off Push up rubber stop 1 and dried dirt from bottom part 1 the sealing boots and slider clean the part of the strut nor- of the slider tubes. If neces- tubes.
  • Page 80 Replacing low-beam/high- The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed beam headlight bulb in the section entitled "Technical data". 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- Disconnect plug 1.
  • Page 81 Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. bulb Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W Install rubber cap 2. Install plug 1. Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlight housing. Install bulb 4, making sure that tab 5 is correctly positioned.
  • Page 82 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Insert bulb socket 1 into the Remove screw 1. headlight housing. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Push bulb 2 into socket 1.

  • Page 83: Fuses

    Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket Install screw 1. and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. Fuses remove. Replacing secondary Replace the defective bulb. fuses Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H6W / 12 V / 6 W Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into the bulb...
  • Page 84 Replacing main fuse Fuse for lighting system 10 A Fuse for radiator fan 7.5 A To do so, squeeze locking clips 2 together at top and bot- Disconnect plug 1. Open cov- tom and disconnect the plug. er 2 of the starter relay. Connect plug 1.

  • Page 85: Battery

    Do not turn the battery upside down Recharging battery Disconnect the battery from the on-board electrics. Charge the battery using a suitable charger. Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. Replace defective fuse 4. If Hold cover 2 in position. Con- Once the battery is fully necessary, use spare fuse 5.

  • Page 86: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Replacing battery of instrument panel Open retaining straps 2 on left Disconnect plug 4. and right. Remove the bulb carrier with the front mudguard. Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlight housing. Remove screws 3. Disconnect plug 1. Remove screws 2.
  • Page 87 Pull the instrument panel up and out of the holders. Hold battery-compartment Hold the bulb carrier with the cover 1 in position and turn front mudguard in position. it clockwise to close. Connect plug 4. Turn battery-compartment cover 1 counter-clockwise to open.
  • Page 88 Pull retaining straps 2 round the fork legs on left and right and secure. Insert bulb socket 1 into the headlight housing.

  • Page 89: Care

    Care Care products ..... . 86 Washing motorcycle ....86 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 90: 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 91: Laying Up Motorcycle

    Do not use silicone sprays or bine work for laying up/restoring Soften stubborn dirt and other care products that contain to use with a BMW service or insects by covering the af- silicon. inspection. fected areas with a wet cloth.

  • Page 93: Technical Data

    Technical data Threaded fasteners ....90 Engine ......91 Fuel.

  • Page 94: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to handlebar Locknut, M10 x 1.25 20 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar clamping block with handlebars to fork bridge M10 x 70 38 Nm Handlebar clamping block M8 x 30 19 Nm...

  • Page 95: Engine

    Engine Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam- shafts, 4 valves, two operated by bucket tappets and two by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinder and cylinder head, integral coolant pump, 5-speed gearbox. Displacement 449.5 cm Cylinder bore 98 mm Piston stroke 59.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1...

  • Page 96: Fuel

    ~-20 °C Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to 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 97: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 2,618, Primary transmission ratio 2.462 (13:32 teeth), 1st gear 1.706 (17:29 teeth), 2nd gear 1.350 (20:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.043 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.880 (25:22 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 98: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 15 / 48 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 300 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 99: 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 Spoked wheel Front wheel rim size 1.60"...

  • Page 100: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold Tyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 bar Electrics Fuses Main fuse 30 A Fuse for lighting system 10 A Fuse for radiator fan 7.5 A Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation...

  • Page 101: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H6W / 12 V / 6 W Frame Frame type...

  • Page 102: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 121 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 280 kg Maximum payload 159 kg Riding specifications Top speed 145 km/h with power reduction 117 km/h...

  • Page 103: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 100 BMW Motorrad service quality ..100 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..100 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 104: 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 105: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extens- BMW Service ive after-sales service network in A BMW service must be per- place to look after you and your formed after every ten operat- motorcycle in more than 100 ing hours. The scope of the ser- countries.

  • Page 106: Ance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed After op. hours Odometer reading Next service at the latest After op. hours Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 107 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed After op. hours After op. hours After op. hours Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest After op. hours After op.
  • Page 108 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed After op. hours After op. hours After op. hours Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest After op. hours After op.
  • Page 109 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed After op. hours After op. hours After op. hours Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest After op. hours After op.
  • Page 110 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed After op. hours After op. hours After op. hours Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest After op. hours After op.

  • Page 111: 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 112 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 113 Replacing turn indicator Maintenance instructions, 81 Adjust the front rebound bulbs, 78 Position on the motorcycle, 11 stage, 39 Technical data, 97 BMW Motorrad service, 100 Adjust the rear rebound BMW Motorrad Service stage, 40 Card, 100 Chain Adjuster, front, 11...
  • Page 114 Engine Fuses, 11, 96 Ignition Replacing, 79 Control, 15 Switching on, 22 Increasing power, 50 Instrument cluster Switching off, 48 Overview, 16 General views Switching on, 48 Left handlebar fitting, 14 Replacing battery, 82 Technical data, 91 Multifunction display, 18 Engine oil Right handlebar fitting, 15 Checking fill level, 65...
  • Page 115 Spring preload Maintenance Rear-wheel drive Adjusting, 36 For off-roading, 63 Changing transmission ratio, 51 Adjusting for rear wheel, 38 General instructions, 62 Technical data, 94 Adjusting static sag, 36 Workshop work, 62 Refuelling, 54 Adjusting weighted sag, 37 Maintenance intervals, 101 Reserve volume Spring strut Warning, 18...
  • Page 116 Running gear, 94 Vehicle Spark plugs, 96 General view, left side, 11 Standards, 8 Transmission, 93 Weights, 98 Warnings, 18 Wheels and tyres, 95 Weights Telescopic fork Technical data, 98 Cleaning, 74 Wheels Checking rims, 73 Telltale lights, 16 Technical data, 95 Overview, 18 Torques, 90 Transmission...

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