To reset the service indicator light on a BMW K1600 GTL after changing the battery:

1. Connect an OBD adapter to the bike’s diagnostic port.
2. Use an Android device with the MotoScan app installed.
3. Open the app and connect to the bike via the OBD adapter.
4. Navigate to the service reset function in the app.
5. Set the service interval to 5,000 miles or one year.
6. Confirm and apply the reset.
7. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the adapter.
8. Turn the bike back on to verify the service light is off.

Make sure all connectors, such as for the seat warmer, are reconnected properly after access.

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Summary of Contents for BMW K 1600 GTL

Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1600 GTL 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 Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends *01418528461* Order No.: 01 41 8 528 461 *01418528461* 12.2010, 1st 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 Tyre pressures ....22 Ride mode ....56 the end of this Rider's Manual if Oil level .
Page 7 ....136 BMW Motorrad service ..154 Paint care ....137 BMW Motorrad service 7 Accessories .
Page 8 12 Index ....163...
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
(DIN). Versions for individual items of custom equipment. This countries may differ. Rider's Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...
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 Clutch-fluid reservoir 117) Fuel filler neck ( Operating panel for the audio system (see separate user guide) Seat lock ( Control for rear-seat heat- ing (on the seat) ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Adjuster, spring preload Adjuster for damping char- acteristic ( Storage compartment...
Page 17: General View, Right Side
General view, right side Vehicle Identification Num- ber (above engine oil filler neck) Power socket ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 114) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 116) Type plate (on front sus- pension) slipstream deflector Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( 110) Stowage compartment of...
Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left
Handlebar fitting, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Windscreen control Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn...
Page 19 Multi-controller and MENU button Operation of the multifunc- tion display ( Operation of the audio sys- tem (see the appropriate instructions for use) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Control for DTC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Select the favourite menu.
Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Right
Handlebar fitting, right with central locking Operation of the central locking system ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starting engine (...
Page 21: Underneath The Seat
Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Fuses ( 133) Battery ( 130) Standard toolkit ( 110)
Page 22: Instrument Panel
Instrument panel Speedometer Release for navigation slot Warning and telltale lights with navigation system Navigation device ( Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) Rev. counter Control for tripmeters Multifunction display The brightness of the warn- ing lights and telltale lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is ad-...
Page 23: Status Indicators
Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Range .
Page 24: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Ride mode ( Coolant temperature Area for warnings ( Menu area ( Area for messages relating to the audio system Status-indicator panel of the on-board computer with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) RDC readings Status indicators for seat heating ( Status indicators for handlebar grip heating...
Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols
Meaning of symbols 11 Gear indicator; "N" indic- Tyre pressures ( ates neutral Stopwatch ( Travel times ( Date (display mode de- pends on the time format selected) ( Meanings of the symbols at posi- Oil level ( tion 1: Average consumption 1 and 2 since last reset Range with fuel now on...
Page 26: Range
The calculated range is only Tyre pressures Range an approximate reading. with tyre pressure monitoring Consequently, BMW Motorrad The range readout indic- (RDC) recommends that you should not ates how far you can ride try to use the full range before with the fuel remaining in the refuelling.
Page 27: Oil Level
The "General" warning light flashes red. CHECK! : Check the oil level the next time you stop for fuel. The detailed description of BMW Motorrad RDC starts on page – – – : Oil level cannot be 93). measured (conditions as stated above not satisfied).
Page 28 might be necessary to have it serviced at a date in advance of the forecast due date. If the countdown distance to the early service is less than 1000 km, countdown distance 2 appears on the display. If the service-due indicat- or appears more than a If the countdown to the next month before the service date,...
Page 29: Warning And Telltale Lights
Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning light ( Telltale light of the left turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Telltale light for neutral High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light of the right turn indicators Warning light for engine...
Page 30: Warnings
Warnings 12 General warning light, in Up to four warning symbols can combination with warnings be displayed at any given time. Mode of presentation in the display ( The status of the 'General' warn- Warnings are indicated by the ing light matches the most ur- corresponding warning lights.
Page 31 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play Lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( turns yellow Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing turns red Lights up Engine fault (...
Page 32 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- On-board system voltage critical ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Rear light failure ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Front light failure ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
Page 33 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault ( Flashes red + tyre pressure in Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( + " " or " Signal transmission disrupted ( " appears on the display.
Page 34 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Headlight aiming changed ( play Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play Appears on the dis- Central locking locked ( play briefly shows yellow...
Page 35 Have the defective key re- fault rectified as soon as pos- sible by a specialist workshop, placed, preferably by an au- Coolant temperature too preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. high Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve red.
Page 36 Have the fault rectified as on the display. specialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably A discharged battery can dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad render various systems un- dealer.
Page 37 When riding at low engine rpm critical specialist workshop, preferably switch off consumers that are General warning light shows not necessary for road safety an authorised BMW Motorrad yellow. (e.g. heated body warmer or dealer. auxiliary headlights). The split battery symbol On-board system voltage appears on the display.
Page 38: Abs Fault
Bulb symbol with two ar- and where the road is in shade. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rows appears on the dis- play. Ride carefully and think well Front light failure Possible cause: ahead.
Page 39 DTC warning light slow- quickly as possible by a with Dynamic Traction Control flashes. specialist workshop, preferably (DTC) an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: dealer. DTC warning light shows. Self-diagnosis did not complete, so the DTC function is not avail- DTC intervention able.
Page 40 Signal transmission quickly as possible by a Incorrect tyre pressures im- disrupted specialist workshop, preferably pair the motorcycle's hand- an authorised BMW Motorrad with tyre pressure monitoring ling characteristics. dealer. (RDC) If tyre pressure is incorrect it is essential to adapt your style of...
Page 41 Under these an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad circumstances: dealer. dealer. Have the fault rectified by a Sensor defective or Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably system error A system error has occurred. an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a dealer.
Page 42 BMW Motorrad tional. dealer. Have the defect rectified as Seek the advice of a specialist...
Page 43 Seek the advice of a specialist quickly as possible by a spe- battery is disconnected. workshop, preferably an author- cialist workshop, preferably Seek the advice of a specialist ised BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorised BMW-Motorrad workshop, preferably an author- dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Page 45: Operation
Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..42 Windscreen ......58 Electronic immobiliser EWS .
Page 46: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
Ignition switch/steering Parking lights and all function Key can be removed. circuits switched on. The windscreen automatically lock Engine can be started. moves to the bottom limit posi- Keys tion. Pre-ride check is performed. You receive two master keys and Locking handlebars one spare key.
Page 47: Electronic Immobiliser Ews
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys as "authorised" for your motor- are part of an integrated security cycle. system, so the dealer is under an A spare key attached to obligation to check the legitimacy the same ring as the ig-...
Page 48 on the options fitted to the mo- See the separate Quick torcycle. Reference Guide for an overview of all menus. You also have the option of pressing button 3 for direct Selecting menu item access to a favourite menu of your choice.
Page 49 Setting parameters Resetting values: Selecting from a list: You can reset average values A circle 2 beside each selectable Direct selection: marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are If you move the cursor to a menu pressing the multi-controller to part of a selection list.
Page 50 Exiting menu Setting numerical values: Setting relative values: If there are one or more numer- A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 3 appears when you are in ical values between the arrows 3, set a value in a range between a submenu.
Page 51 Language : Display lan- guage (German, English, Span- ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- tuguese) Time format Time format : Clock in 12- 12 h hour format ( ) or in 24- 24 h hour format ( Time format Date format : Date in Press multi-controller 1 to the Press and hold down button 3.
Page 52: On-Board Computer
Reset! ØConsump.1 Operating stopwatch appears on the dis- : Average play press the multi-controller consumption 1 Info Call up the menu and to the right and hold in this po- ØConsump.2 : Average Stopwatch select sition) consumption 2 Range Use the multi-controller to se- : Range with fuel re- lect your preferred settings.
Page 53: Odometer And Tripmeters
Trip A Push multi-controller 1 to the Time during which the mo- Automatic trip meter ( right and hold it in this position torcycle was at a standstill resets automatically eight hours to reset the stopwatch. since the last reset. after ignition OFF) Measuring travel times Resetting tripmeter...
Page 54: Lights
Lights High-beam headlight Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Immediately after switching off necessary.
Page 55 Settings Call up the appears on the display. Vehicle menu and select Headlamp The cornering light function is not active for as long as the setting is changed. Beam throw The xenon headlight has con- tinuous beam throw control that keeps beam throw constant re- gardless of how the motorcycle : Ground lighting comes...
Page 56: Turn Indicators
Turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the Ignition can be switched off. flashing turn indicators. Press button 1 again to switch Operating flashing turn off the hazard warning flashers. indicators Hazard warning Emergency off switch Switch on the ignition. flashers (kill switch) The turn indicators are can-...
Page 57: Grip Heating
Handle heat. The emergency off switch is a Call up the kill switch for switching off the menu. engine quickly and easily. Symbol 1 appears on the display, indicating that the handlebar grip heating is ON. The grips have five-stage heat- Engine switched off ing.
Page 58 Seat heating can be activ- ated only when the engine is running. Seat heating Call up the menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Set switch 1 to the desired indicating that the seat heating is heating stage. If this warning symbol ap- pears it tells you that the on-board system voltage is low.
Page 59: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc
switch back to stage one as soon might have been temporarily as the seat is warm. switched off. Dynamic Traction 2 Switch centred: Heating off. 3 One-dot section of switch Control DTC pressed: 50 % heating power. with Dynamic Traction Control 4 Two-dot section of switch (DTC) pressed: 100 % heating...
Page 60: Ride Mode
Ride mode Throttle twistgrip in fully closed position Setting riding mode Clutch pulled Switch on the ignition. Once the new riding mode has been activated, the selection display disappears. The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine- characteristic and DTC adapt- ation settings even after the The current setting is shown at...
Page 61: Seat
Seat Installing seat Removing seat Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the seat. Connect plug 2 of the seat Place the seat, upholstered heating. Use the ignition key to unlock side down, on a clean surface. seat lock 1 and lift the rear of the seat.
Page 62: Windscreen
Do not attempt to adjust the slip- BMW approval is installed. stream deflectors unless the mo- Under these circumstances: torcycle is at a standstill. Before switching off the igni-...
Page 63: Cruise-Control System
Cruise-control system Saving road speed Accelerating Switching on cruise control Briefly push button 2 forward. Briefly push button 2 forward. Speed is increased by approx. Cruise control can be set 1 km/h each time you push the within a speed range from Slide switch 1 to the right.
Page 64 Decelerating Deactivating cruise Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise- control control system. If you release Brake, pull the clutch lever the twistgrip the motorcycle will or turn the throttle twistgrip decelerate only to the cruising (close the throttle by turning speed saved in memory, even the twistgrip back past the though you might have intended...
Page 65: Stowage Compartments
Stowage compartments compartments. This applies in clutch lever unless the motor- particular to electronic devices cycle is at a standstill. such as mobile phones and MP3 Using stowage players. compartments Refer to the operating instructions of your electronic devices device for possible usage restrictions.
Page 66: Brakes
Shift mechanism The anti-hopping function of the clutch can cause the Adjusting shift lever clutch lever to pulsate briefly in some situations (e.g. variation of load). Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of Turn adjusting screw 1 the brake-fluid reservoir can clockwise to increase the span allow air to penetrate the brake between the brake lever and...
Page 67: Mirrors
Spring preload Eccentric, peg to shift lever Setting It is essential to set spring pre- 8 Nm load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- Mirrors torcycle. Increase spring preload Adjusting mirrors when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle Adjusting spring preload...
Page 68: Damping
justing screw 1 in the direction direction indicated by the HIGH An uneven surface requires indicated by the H arrow. arrow. softer damping than a smooth surface. If you want to reduce spring If you want a softer damping preload, turn the knob in the An increase in spring preload characteristic, use the tool from the on-board toolkit to turn ad-...
Page 69: Electronic Suspension Adjustment
Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Settings Electronic Suspension Adjust- ment ESA provides a convenient way of adapting the motorcycle The current setting appears in The possible settings for the to the load it carries and the sur- display field 1.
Page 70: Central Locking
greyed while adjustment is in These locks cannot progress. subsequently be unlocked manually. Central locking The locked symbol appears on the display. with central locking with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Locking The functions of the remote control for the anti-theft alarm are described in the corres- The possible settings for vehicle ponding section.
Page 71 The two stowage compart- ments in the side panels, the cases and the topcase are un- locked. Once a lock has been locked manually it subsequently has to be unlocked manually as well. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) The functions of the remote control for the anti-theft alarm First turn the key in the top- Turn the key in the stowage-...
Page 72 Switch on the ignition. Step through the following pro- To complete logon: cedure with each remote con- Switch off the ignition. trol in turn: Three acoustic signals sound. Logon is also ended when four remote controls have been logged on. if you have logged on the first remote control and then do not press a button within approxim-...
Page 73 Replacing battery of Switch on the ignition. Using a battery of the wrong type or inserting the remote control battery with the polarity reversed If you press a button on the re- can cause irreparable damage to mote control and the LED does the device.
Page 74: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)
Switch off the ignition. Activation takes approximately 30 seconds to complete. Turn indicators flash twice. Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is active. To deactivate the motion sensor (for example if you are about to transport the Press button 1 twice. motorcycle on a train and Off (once) LED 3 flashes for a few...
Page 75 Activation with remote Confirmation tone sounds Motion sensor is deactivated. twice (if programmed). control Alarm Anti-theft alarm is active. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with central locking An alarm can be triggered by Switch off the ignition. the motion sensor an attempt to use an unau- thorised key to switch on the...
Page 76: Remote Control
when the ignition is switched on. Deactivation with remote An alarm lasts for approximately The anti-theft alarm telltale light control 26 seconds. While an alarm is in then signals the reason for the progress an alarm tone sounds with anti-theft alarm (DWA) alarm for one minute.
Page 77: Tyres
Automatic Tyres the "activation after ignition off" : Anti- parameter is set. theft alarm is activated auto- Checking tyre pressure matically when the ignition is Turn indicators flash once. Incorrect tyre pressures im- switched off. Confirmation tone sounds once pair the motorcycle's hand- Automatic : Anti- (if programmed).
Page 78 If tyre pressure is too low: Correct tyre pressure.
Page 79: Riding
Riding Safety instructions ....76 Checklist ......77 Starting .
Page 80: Safety Instructions
Inhaling the exhaust fumes the year. Your authorised BMW case. therefore represents a Motorrad dealer will be glad to Note the maximum permissible...
Page 81: Checklist
Risk of burn injury damages to the components in Use only unleaded fuel. question and lead to failure of Comply with all specified main- Engine and exhaust system safety-relevant functions. Dam- tenance intervals. become very hot when the age caused in this way is not motorcycle is in use.
Page 82: Starting
Engine oil level (every refuelling Select neutral or, if a gear is Consult the troubleshooting stop) engaged, pull the clutch lever. chart below if the engine re- fuses to start. ( 140) Brake-pad wear (every third When starting a cold engine refuelling stop) at low ambient temperatures: Pre-ride check...
Page 83 ABS self-diagnosis switch on the ignition. completed ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light goes Phase 1 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- out. Test of the diagnosis-compat- forms self-diagnosis to ensure its ible system components with operability. Self-diagnosis is per- If an indicator showing an ABS the motorcycle at a standstill.
Page 84: Running In
DTC warning light slow- Have the fault rectified as Running-in speed flashes. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad <5000 min (Odometer dealer. Test of the diagnosis-compat- reading 0...300 km) ible system components while <6000 min...
Page 85: Brakes
Tyres do not have their full to pull the clutch at the same grip when new and there With the BMW integrated time. In the "panic braking situ- brake system, the rear brake is is a risk of accidents at extreme ations"...
Page 86: Parking Your Motorcycle
Parking your Riding in the rain or through On a gradient, the motorcycle puddles of water. should always face uphill; se- motorcycle lect 1st gear. After the motorcycle has been Side stand washed. Centre stand Switch off the engine. Riding on salted or gritted Switch off the engine.
Page 87: Refuelling
Refuelling onto the road surface. This could cause a fall. Fuel is highly flammable. A Do not overfill the fuel tank. naked flame close to the Leaded fuel will destroy the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- catalytic converter. plosion.
Page 88: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta
motorcycle are adequately pro- Recommended fuel tected against scratching. Use grade adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. Super unleaded 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity The ball joint and the brake approx. 26.5 l lines can suffer damage. Take care not to damage Reserve fuel components.
Page 89 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Do not pull the straps over the footrests. Uniformly tighten all the straps.
Page 91: Engineering Details
Integral ABS ......89 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....92 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..93 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .
Page 92: Ride Mode
Ride mode same time, the level of rider as- ROAD sistance that the DTC system The engine's full power is Selection offers decreases accordingly. available in this mode. Power Three riding modes enable the Consequently, you must always increase when you open the motorcycle's characteristics to bear the following in mind with throttle is more direct than in...
Page 93: Brake System With Bmw
While the brakes are slowing the face. The lower the coefficient motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad of friction, the longer the braking Integral ABS adapts braking-force distance. distribution between front and...
Page 94: Bmw Motorrad Integral
At this instant the the integral function. If the um transferrable limit, the wheels start to lock and the motorcycle BMW Motorrad Integral ABS brake pedal is depressed after loses its directional stability; a fall must assume an extremely low...
Page 95: Motorrad Integral Abs
BMW lead to a fault message being of maintenance. issued. Motorrad Integral ABS? In order to ensure that the BMW Exceptional riding Within the limits imposed by Motorrad Integral ABS is always conditions: physics, the BMW Motorrad In-...
Page 96: Electronic Engine Management With
You have the option of deactiv- momentum take over and even ibility for assessing road and ating the BMW Motorrad DTC system for these circumstances. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is traffic conditions and adopting his unable to counteract their effects.
Page 97: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc
(wheelie) and DTC de- proximately 15 minutes after the a corresponding loss of stability. activated. motorcycle comes to a stop. The BMW Motorrad DTC is un-...
Page 98: Electronic Suspension Adjustment
this nature is the temperature- 2.5 bar. You must now increase An error message is issued if dependent tyre pressure. In tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- wheels without sensors are fitted to a motorcycle equipped with an most instances, therefore, these ference between the value in the RDC control unit.
Page 99 istics on both spring struts and of which can be restricted the spring rate on the rear spring electro-hydraulically using strut are also adjusted. This al- a displaceable sleeve. The lows the suspension to be very more the sleeve encloses the accurately adapted to all riding plastic element, the more the conditions, even when the motor-...
Page 101: Accessories
Accessories General instructions ....98 Power sockets ..... . 98 Navigation device .
Page 102: General Instructions
BMW proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting If this warning symbol ap- Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...
Page 103: Navigation Device
sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off if the power drain caused by their electrical consumers is high. If the power drain is low the sock- ets remain operational for a cer- tain period of time before being switched off.
Page 104 Check that the navigation Pull slot cover up as far as it Press cover 7 to push the device is secure in the cradle. will go. cradle into the slot until it snaps into position. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position.
Page 105 It is not possible to receive traffic nouncements are toggled off tion device appear on the display. announcements from subscrip- and on. tion services via the BMW Motor- Display Off : The dis- Page : You can page from rad audio system.
Page 106: Cases
Screen brightness Security settings Screen brightness is adjusted by The BMW Motorrad Navigator Turn the key to the in the case the motorcycle while the unit is IV can be secured against unau- lock to the position indicated cradled.
Page 107 Removing cases Pull the release lever all the The case is released and can way up and open the lid of the be removed. case. Installing cases Closing cases Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock.
Page 108: Topcase
Topcase Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the Opening topcase way up and open the lid of the topcase. Closing topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the case lock Turn the key to the in the top- to the LOCK position and re- case lock to the position indic- move the key from the lock.
Page 109 Removing topcase Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Switch off the ignition. Push slide latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this posi- Use the ignition key to unlock tion. seat lock 1 and lift the rear of Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise the seat.
Page 110 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Do not attempt to set the mo- torcycle in motion. Make sure that the topcase is correctly Lift the topcase at the rear and Set the topcase on the lug-...
Page 111 Work the cable into position at Position the seat with positions 6. mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right. Connect plug 1. Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Connect plug 2 of the seat heating.
Page 113: Maintenance
Maintenance General instructions ....110 Standard toolkit ....110 Engine oil .
Page 114: General Instructions
Checking the oil level with the authorised BMW Motorrad deal- engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that...
Page 115 Wipe the area around the oil Top up the engine oil ( 112). filler neck clean. If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Page 116: Brake System
BMW Motorrad Install the oil dipstick. Top up the engine oil to the dealer. specified level. Topping up engine oil Check the engine oil level Checking front brake pad Make sure the ground is level 110). thickness and firm and place the motor- Install the oil dipstick.
Page 117 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. front...
Page 118 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Check the brake fluid level in Brake-pad wear limit, preferably an authorised BMW front reservoir 1. rear Motorrad dealer. Wear of the brake pads min 1.0 mm (Friction pad...
Page 119 BMW Motorrad dealer. If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: Check the front brake pad thickness ( 112). Checking brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in level, rear brakes Brake fluid level, front rear reservoir 1.
Page 120: Coolant
Check the coolant level in ex- cialist workshop, preferably If the brake fluid level drops be- pansion tank 1. an authorised BMW Motorrad low the permitted level: dealer. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-...
Page 121: Clutch
Pull the clutch lever. quickly as possible by a spe- The pressure point must be cialist workshop, preferably clearly perceptible. an authorised BMW Motorrad If the pressure point is not clearly dealer. perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a Rims and tyres...
Page 122: Wheels
Tyre recommendation calculations. Any change in these Have the tyres changed in good For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for time before they wear to the Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels minimum permissible tread as roadworthy certain makes.
Page 123: Remove The Front Wheel
RDC label care not to damage the RDC 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 sensor.
Page 124 Carefully pull the brake calipers BMW Motorrad recommends that they cannot be slipped back back and out until clear of the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel over the brake disc on reas- sembly. brake discs. stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Page 125: Installing Front Wheel
3 and tight- threaded bush remains correctly Always have the security of the en to specified torque. aligned, do not slacken or fasteners checked by a specialist remove the left axle camping workshop, preferably an author- screw. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Page 126 Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) 50 Nm Tighten right axle clamping screw 2 to the specified tight- ening torque. Clamping screw for Insert the ABS sensor into its Install securing screws 3 on quick-release axle to bore and install screw 1. left and right and tighten to wheel carrier specified tightening torque.
Page 127: Remove The Rear Wheel
Clip on retaining clip 1 holding Hold the front-wheel cover in Remove screws 1 on left and the sensor cable to the brake position and install bolts 1 on right. line. left and right. Remove the number-plate car- Secure new cable tie 2. rier.
Page 128: Installing Rear Wheel
Tightening sequence: tight- workshop, preferably an author- Remove five bolts 1 from the en in diagonally opposite ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rear wheel, while supporting sequence the wheel. Roll the rear wheel into position Lower the rear wheel to the...
Page 129: Front-Wheel Stand
The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed There is a risk of damaging to support motorcycles not fitted the sensor ring of the BMW with a centre stand or without Motorrad Integral ABS. other auxiliary stands. A motor- Push the left pin in just far Slacken adjusting screws 1.
Page 130: Jump Starting
ally brought into contact with the Push both mounting pins 2 Apply uniform pressure to push motorcycle. through the triangles of the the front-wheel stand down brake caliper anchorages just and raise the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with far enough to allow the front fully insulated crocodile clips at Jump starting...
Page 131: Bulbs
Bulbs to overheating and shortens the Then connect one end of the bulb's operating life. black jump lead to the negative General instructions terminal of the donor battery, A warning appears in the multi- Replacing high-beam and the other end to the neg- function display if a bulb is de- headlight bulb ative terminal of the discharged...
Page 132 Remove screw 1. Remove screws 1. Turn covers 1 counter-clock- wise to remove. Switch on the ignition and raise Work speaker unit 2 to the rear the windscreen to its highest to remove. position. Remove screw 2 and work hand protector 3 to the side to remove.
Page 133 Release spring clip 3 at left Install bulb 4, making sure that Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- and right and swing it up. tab 5 is correctly positioned. stall. Engage spring clip 3. The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam- aged.
Page 134: Battery
Seat the speaker unit in Hold hand protector 3 in posi- Hold side cover 3 in position mount 4. tion and install screw 2. and install screw 2. Switch off the ignition and Align slipstream deflector 1. wait until the windscreen has Battery moved to its lowest position.
Page 135 Always disconnect the battery electrics. accepted. from the on-board circuits be- Use BMW chargers with the Connect a float charger to the fore recharging it with a charger part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery if the motorcycle is to...
Page 136: Removing Battery
Charge via the power sock- Comply with the operating in- et, with the battery connected structions of the charger. to the motorcycle's on-board Once the battery is fully electrical system. charged, disconnect the charger's terminal clips from The motorcycle's on-board the battery terminals.
Page 137: Fuses
Install the seat ( 107). compartment, positive termin- workshop, preferably an author- al on the right in the forward Switch on the ignition. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. direction of travel. Settings Set the time in Install the seat ( 107).
Page 138 30 A Not used Engine electronics with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Fuse box 7.5 A Numbering of the fuses as per label on lid of fuse box: Anti-theft alarm Not used Not used Not used Left handlebar fitting, top- case lighting with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Audio system...
Page 139: Care
Care Care products ..... 136 Washing motorcycle ....136 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .
Page 140: Care Products
BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. rasives to clean plastic parts. that you use BMW insect re- Even fly-remover pads or clean- mover to soften and wash off ing pads with hard surfaces can insects and stubborn dirt on produce scratches.
Page 141: Paint Care
Treat rubber components with soft sponge and plenty of water. We recommend BMW vehicle water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af-...
Page 142: Protective Wax Coating
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads. Restoring motorcycle...
Page 143: Technical Data
Technical data troubleshooting chart ....140 Weights ......152 Threaded fasteners .
Page 144: Troubleshooting Chart
troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand Retract the side stand ( 78). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
Page 145: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 30 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel...
Page 146: Engine
Engine Engine design transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, integral six- speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 1649 cm Cylinder bore 72 mm Piston stroke 67.5 mm Compression ratio 12,2:1 Nominal output 118 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min...
Page 147: Fuel
4 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 4.5 l, with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / ~-20 °C JASO MA2 SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2 ~-20 °C...
Page 148: 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 1,617, Primary transmission ratio 1.941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.429 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear 0.958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear...
Page 149: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2,75 (33:12) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension...
Page 150: Brakes
Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step- lessly adjustable. with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.
Page 151: Wheels And Tyres
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 152: Electrics
Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A, All sockets Battery battery type Gel battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new 1.0 mm, Wear limit Lighting...
Page 153 Fuses Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box Not used, Slot 1 Not used, Slot 2 Not used, Slot 3 4 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tyre pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system 4 A, Slot 6: Beam throw control, Adaptive Head-...
Page 154: Anti-Theft Alarm
Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm Time to active after activation 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of the remote control 10 m Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency...
Page 155: Frame
Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy rear frame type plate location Wheel carrier, front right VIN location Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2489 mm, over topcase Height of motorcycle 1465 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 1000 mm, Across mirrors...
Page 156: Weights
Weights Unladen weight 348 kg, DIN unladen weight, with cases and top- case, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 560 kg Maximum payload 212 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...
Page 157: Service
Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 154 BMW Motorrad service quality ..154 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....154 BMW Motorrad service network .
Page 158: 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 159: Network
BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.
Page 160: 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 161 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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165: 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 166 Item Odometer Date reading...
Page 167 Warning for battery voltage Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case low, 33 Operation, 102 BMW Motorrad service, 154 Engineering details, 89 Central locking Brake fluid Operation, 66 Self-diagnosis, 79 Checking fluid level, front, 114 Checklist, 77 Warnings, 34 Checking fluid level, rear, 115...
Page 168 Temperature gauge, 20 Fuel Damping Filler neck, 11 Warning for engine Adjuster, rear, 11 Fill-level indicator, 20 electronics, 31, 32 Adjusting, 64 Refuelling, 83 Engine oil Dimensions Technical data, 143 Checking fill level, 110 Technical data, 151 Warning for fuel down to Filler neck, 13 reserve, 31 Oil dipstick, 13...
Page 169 Instrument panel Handlebar fittings Maintenance Ambient-light brightness General instructions, 110 General view, left side, 14 sensor, 18 Maintenance intervals, 155 General view, right side, 16 Overview, 18 Mirrors Hazard warning flashers Adjusting, 63 Control, 14 Mobility services, 154 Jump starting, 126 Operation, 52 Motorcycle Headlight...
Page 170 Seat Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Rear-wheel drive Lock, 11 Technical data, 145 Control, 14 Removing and installing, 57 Refuelling, 83 Operation, 49 Seat heating Remote control Resetting, 49 Control, 11 registration, 67 Select the readings, 49 Operation, 53 Replacing battery, 69 On-board computer Service, 154 synchronising, 68...
Page 171 Stopwatch Weights, 152 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Operation, 48 Adhesive label for rim, 119 Wheels and tyres, 147 Storage compartment, 11 Engineering details, 93 Telltale lights, 18 Stowage compartment, 61 Overview, 25 Reading, 22 Symbols Toolkit Warnings, 36 Contents, 110 Meaning, 21 Tyres Stowage, 17...
Page 172 Wheels Change of size, 118 Checking rims, 117 Installing front wheel, 121 Installing rear wheel, 124 Remove the front wheel, 119 Remove the rear wheel, 123 Technical data, 147 Windscreen Adjusting, 58 Control, 14...
Page 173 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
Page 174 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
Page 175 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
Page 176 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...
Page 177: Tire Pressure Control Tpc
Certifications Tire Pressure Control TPC FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

BMW K 1600 GTL Manual

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General Views 2

Status Indicators 3

Operation 4

Riding 5

Engineering Details 6

Accessories 7

Maintenance 8

Care 9

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