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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual F 800 GT...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 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 safe Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Multifunction display ..21 BMW Motorrad ASC ..46 Clutch ..... . . 47 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Dimensions ....127 BMW Motorrad ABS ..70 Weights ....128 Electronic engine manage- 9 Care .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Indicates the end of an on the motorcycle is documented sembled complete with item of information. all the BMW Motorrad in Chapter 11. This record of the optional extras originally maintenance work you have had Instruction.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- trated in this manual on account Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely stahlwarnanlage) of country-specific differences. rule out errors and omissions. We hope you will appreciate that...

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: 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 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Tank filler cap ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Power socket ( 106) Adjuster, spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Tool for adjusting spring preload ( 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 ( Table of tyre pressures...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Centre Trim

    Underneath the centre trim panel Battery ( 100) Stowage with tyre repair kit Location of the tyre repair...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Change of status indicators on the display ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn No series production with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA ( No series production with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Starter ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( No series production with heated handlebar grips Operating the heated handlebar grips ( 46).

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Function key Multifunction display Function key Ambient-light brightness sensor (for controlling 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 (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Multifunction display ....21 Warnings ......22 On-board computer display .

  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS ( No series production with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( General warning light (in combination with warnings in the display) ( High-beam headlight Flashing turn indicators, right Idle Flashing turn indicators, left...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning for engine elec- tronics ( No series production with heated handlebar grips Display showing chosen grip heating level ( No series production with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( No series production with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressure ( Warning for coolant tem-...

  • Page 24: Warnings

    Warnings No series production with on-board com- Mode of presentation puter Warnings are indicated by the Symbols explaining the corresponding warning lights. readings shown in the val- ues area ( 10 Coolant temperature dis- play 11 No series production with on-board com- In addition, the warning triangle 3 puter can also be displayed next to the...
  • Page 25 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Outside temperature warning ( x.x °C " " flashes Lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 26 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system error " appears on the display. Lights up yellow + " " appears Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak on the display.
  • Page 27 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up ASC switched off ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 28: Outside Temperature

    Have the defective key re- and where the road is in shade. placed, preferably by an au- Possible cause: thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Ride carefully and think well The coolant temperature is too ahead. high.
  • Page 29 General warning light shows specialist workshop, preferably 93). yellow. an authorised BMW Motorrad Replacing parking-light bulb dealer. 94). Engine symbol appears on Replacing the brake light and the display.
  • Page 30 Before you adjust tyre pres- Measured tyre pressure is out- workshop, preferably an author- sure, read the information side permitted tolerance. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. on temperature compensation Check the tyre for damage and adjusting pressure in the and to ascertain whether the Tyre pressure close section entitled "Engineering...
  • Page 31 Have the tyre checked for Have the fault rectified by a damage by a specialist specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause: workshop, preferably an an authorised BMW Motorrad The tyre-pressure battery is al- authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. most at full capacity. There is no dealer.
  • Page 32 Have the fault rectified by a approx. 4 l unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably Refuelling ( 66). light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad the symptoms. Under these dealer. ABS self-diagnosis not circumstances: completed Fuel down to reserve Have the fault rectified by a ABS warning light flashes.

  • Page 33: Abs Fault

    The rider has switched off the quickly as possible by a (ASC) ASC system. specialist workshop, preferably Switch on ASC. ASC warning light slow- an authorised BMW Motorrad flashes. dealer. ASC fault Possible cause: with Automatic Stability Control ASC intervention...

  • Page 34: Play

    -mark 1, the fuel tank quickly as possible by a is half-full. From then on, the specialist workshop, preferably fill-level will be displayed more an authorised BMW Motorrad accurately. Fuel level dealer. If the fuel reserve is reached, the Due to the complex shape of the fuel warning light will come on.

  • Page 35: Service-Due Indicator

    comes to determine the reserve Service-due indicator volume. However, the tank will at least contain the fuel reserve volume indicated on the inside cover. with on-board computer After the fuel warning light comes on, the distance that has travelled since this time is If the vehicle covers long dis- displayed.

  • Page 36: Outside Temperature

    The front tyre pressure is on the BMW Motorrad dealer. above 3 °C. left 1; the reading on the right 2 Always take extra care when is the rear tyre pressure.
  • Page 37 'General' warning light shows yellow. If the tyre pressure registered by the sensor is outside the permissible toler- ance range, the 'General' warning light flashes red. The detailed description of BMW Motorrad RDC starts on page ( 73).

  • Page 39: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 46 BMW Motorrad ASC ....46 Clutch ......47 Brakes .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Switching off ignition preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. lock Switch on the ignition Keys You receive two ignition keys and one emergency key. The emer- gency key is small and light so that it can always be kept in a wallet or purse, for example.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobiliser

    If you lose your key, you can Handlebars are locked. have it barred by your BMW Switch on the ignition. Key can be removed. Motorrad authorised dealer. If you wish to do this, you will need...

  • Page 42: Reading

    with on-board computer Press and hold down button 1 Press button 1 to select the until the hours number 2 reading in values area 2. Press button 1 to select the flashes. The following values can be dis- reading in values area 2. Repeatedly press button 1 until played: The following values can be dis-...

  • Page 43: Resetting Tripmeter

    distance travelled after fuel with on-board computer down to reserve in km Press button 3 to select the reading in values area 4. The following values can be dis- played: Total kilometres (shown) Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( Press and hold down button 1 Warnings, if applicable...

  • Page 44: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Operating stopwatch Press and hold down button 1 until the value shown is reset. You can switch from the odo- If necessary, use button 1 to meter reading to a stopwatch 1. switch from the odometer to Stopwatch The readout is in hours, minutes, the stopwatch.

  • Page 45: Lights

    Lap timer Changing button : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on functions the handlebar fitting. : Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in- strument panel. To save the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading changes.

  • Page 46: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine. High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Immediately after switching off Push button 1 to the left to the ignition, push button 1 to switch on the left flashing turn the left and hold it in this po- indicators.

  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency off switch flashers (kill switch) Operate the hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 1 to switch on warning flashers for longer than the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 48: Heated Handlebar Grips

    2 is no longer shown Operate the heated on the display. handlebar grips Repeatedly press button 1 until BMW Motorrad ASC Start the engine. the desired heating stage 2 appears on the display. with Automatic Stability Control Grip heating can be activ-...

  • Page 49: Clutch

    Switch on ASC function You have the option of de- An ASC fault has occurred activating the ASC function if the ASC warning light while the motorcycle is on the shows when the motorcycle ac- move. celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.

  • Page 50: Brakes

    Brakes Adjust the handbrake 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 Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span Attempting to adjust the between the clutch lever and...

  • Page 51: Mirrors

    Mirrors accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Removing seat ( 53). Your motorcycle's hand- ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and Adjust the mirror by twisting damping-characteristic settings. the casing and the mirror arm Adjust the damping characteristic into the desired position.

  • Page 52: Damping

    Damping Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting Damping must be adapted to suit Turn the dial counter- the condition of the surface on clockwise as far as it will which the motorcycle is ridden go (One-up riding without and to suit spring preload. luggage) An uneven surface requires Turn the dial counter-clock-...

  • Page 53: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Possible settings Basic setting of rear-sus- With the help of Electronic pension damping charac- Suspension Adjustment ESA, teristic you can calibrate the rear-wheel Turn the adjusting screw damping to the terrain with ease. clockwise as far as it will go, Calling up settings then make 1.5 anti-clock- wise rotations (One-up riding...

  • Page 54: Tyres

    You can adjust the damping Check tyre pressures against ingly by a specialist workshop, characteristic while the mo- the data below. preferably an authorised BMW torcycle is on the move. Motorrad dealer. Tyre pressure, front The setting shown on the dis-...

  • Page 55: Seat

    Adjusting headlight beam preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid throw damaging the plastic lens of the light. Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gener- ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load.

  • Page 56: Helmet Holder

    Install the seat Turn the key to the left in seat Use a plastic-sheathed steel lock 1 and hold it in this pos- cable to secure the helmet to Position the seat in holder 1 ition while pressing down the helmet holder 1.
  • Page 57 way when you hook the helmet into position. Position the helmet as shown in the illustration. Installing the seat ( 54).

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklists ......60 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised Make sure that the weight is Speed BMW Motorrad dealer will be uniformly distributed between If you ride at high speed, always glad to advise you on the correct right and left.

  • Page 61: Catalytic Converter

    into contact with the engine and Risk of overheating Poor tyre tread exhaust system. Added luggage systems such Cooling would be as bags, topcases and tank inadequate if the engine Catalytic converter bags. were allowed to idle for a lengthy If misfiring causes unburned fuel period with the motorcycle at Risk of poisoning...

  • Page 62: Checklists

    Checklists Starting You cannot start the mo- torcycle with the side stand Use the following checklists to Start the engine extended and a gear engaged. check important functions, set- Gearbox lubrication is en- The engine will switch itself off tings and wear limits. sured only when the engine if you start it with the gearbox in is running.
  • Page 63 ABS self-diagnosis The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if bat- switched on in succession. BMW Motorrad ABS performs tery voltage is too low. Recharge self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Phase 2 the battery before you start the erability.

  • Page 64: Running In

    ASC warning light slow- completes, an indicator show- specialist workshop, preferably flashes. ing an ABS fault will appear. an authorised BMW Motorrad You can continue to ride. Bear dealer. Phase 2 in mind that the ABS function Test of the diagnosisable system is not available.

  • Page 65: Redline Warning

    Tyres Redline warning Running-in speed New tyres have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at <5000 min various heel angles until the tyres Note the mileage after the first are run in. This running in pro- inspection is due to be carried cedure is essential if the tyres are out.

  • Page 66: Brakes

    Press button 1 and button 2 wheel. The sharper the motor- BMW Motorrad ABS prevents at the same time and hold cycle decelerates, the more load the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 67: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wet and dirty brakes Think ahead and brake in good If the camber of the roadway time until full braking efficiency is permits, turn the handlebars all Wetness and dirt on the brake restored. the way to the left. discs and the brake pads dimin- On a gradient, the motorcycle ish braking efficiency.

  • Page 68: Refuelling

    Extend the centre stand and Leaded fuel will destroy the lift the motorcycle onto the catalytic converter. stand. Use only unleaded fuel. On a gradient, the motorcycle Make sure the ground is level should always face uphill; se- and firm and place the motor- lect 1st gear.

  • Page 69: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    with straps used to secure the Recommended fuel motorcycle are adequately pro- grade tected against scratching, e.g. adhesive tape or soft cloths Super unleaded, (max. 10 % should be used for this pur- Ethanol, E10) pose. 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity Risk of damaging compon- ents.
  • Page 70 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the vehicle's suspension should be compressed tightly front and rear.

  • Page 71: Engineering Details

    ABS ....... . 70 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....72 Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) ..73...

  • Page 72: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    Brake system with turn and directional stability is circumstances, the system re- maintained irrespective of the acts instantly and adjusts braking BMW Motorrad ABS condition of the road surface. force accordingly to achieve op- How does ABS work? timum braking.
  • Page 73 Rear wheel rotating with the any surface. The system is not In order to ensure that the BMW vehicle held stationary by ap- optimised for special require- Motorrad ABS is always main- plying the front brake (burn-...

  • Page 74: Electronic Engine Manage

    BMW Motor- management system intervenes, Even ASC is constrained by rad ABS is unable to counteract adapting engine torque accord- the laws of physics. Invari- their effects. Invariably, the rider ingly. ably, the rider bears responsibil-...

  • Page 75: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    The a corresponding loss of stability. a gear engaged. sensors continue to transmit the The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- measured-value signals for ap- able to control a situation of this Accelerating the motorcycle to proximately 15 minutes after the nature.
  • Page 76 Temperature Pressure adaptation The control unit can administrate compensation four sensors, so two different Compare the RDC value on sets of wheels with RDC sensors the multifunction display with Tyre pressure is a temperature- can be alternated on the vehicle. the value in the table on the sensitive variable: pressure in- An error message is issued if...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....76 Toolkit ......76 Engine oil .

  • Page 78: General Instructions

    Further information on mainten- Screwdriver handle Removing battery ance and repair works is available 102). from your BMW Motorrad author- ised dealer in the form of a DVD. Service toolkit Some of the work requires spe- with service toolkit cial tools and a thorough know- ledge of the technology involved.

  • Page 79: Engine Oil

    Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. BMW Motorrad has assembled Remove oil dipstick 1. Allow the engine to idle until a tools service set that is ideal...
  • Page 80 If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the oil dipstick. Remove oil dipstick 1. Engine oil, specified level Top up the engine oil Checking engine oil level 77).

  • Page 81: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a direction: Between wheel and min 1.0 mm (Friction pad specialist workshop, preferably front suspension toward the only, without backing an authorised BMW Motorrad brake calipers. plate. The wear indicators dealer. (grooves) must be clearly visible.)
  • Page 82 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, BMW Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. rear Viewing direction: from the rear Checking rear brake pad toward the brake caliper.
  • Page 83 Make sure the ground is level cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad and firm and hold the motor- cycle upright. dealer.
  • Page 84 MIN mark. cycle on its centre stand. If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 85: Coolant

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Coolant level an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank If the coolant drops below the permitted level:...

  • Page 86: Rims And Tyres

    Move the rubber grommet 1 to sary, preferably by an author- one side. resistance can be felt whilst ised BMW Motorrad dealer. observing the notch between Slacken nut 2. Check the tyre tread edges 1 and 2 in the manual...

  • Page 87: Wheels

    Any Tyre recommendation cycle on its stand. change in these influencing vari- For each size of tyre BMW ables, caused for example by a Measure the tyre tread depth Motorrad tests certain makes, switch to non-standard installed...

  • Page 88: Removing Front Wheel

    Remove screw 1 and remove sembly. Be sure to explain to the au- the wheel-speed sensor from thorised BMW Motorrad dealer its bore. Do not operate the handbrake or the specialist workshop that lever when the brake calipers the wheel is fitted with an RDC have been removed.

  • Page 89: Installing Front Wheel

    Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends Force the brake pads 1 slightly the BMW Motorrad front-wheel apart by rocking brake caliper 2 stand for lifting the motorcycle. back and forth against brake Install the front-wheel stand disc 3.
  • Page 90 (telescopic forks). Removing the front-wheel fasteners checked by a specialist stand. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. without centre stand Remove the auxiliary stand. Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. Raise the front wheel, insert quick-release axle 2 and tighten to specified torque.

  • Page 91: Removing Rear Wheel

    Brake caliper on fork leg Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo- torcycle on a suitable auxili- 30 Nm ary stand; BMW Motorrad re- commends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Installing the rear-wheel stand 92).

  • Page 92: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad Threaded fasteners not Rear wheel to drive shaft tightened to the specified front-wheel stand. torque can work loose or their Place the motorcycle on an threads can suffer damage. Tightening sequence: auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 93 Slacken securing screw 1. Align the two adapters 2 so Apply uniform pressure to push that the telescopic forks are the front-wheel stand down Push the two adapters 2 apart securely seated. and raise the motorcycle. until the telescopic forks fit between them.

  • Page 94: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Remove retaining disc 2. To the left, while holding the un- are available from your do so, press release button 3. lock button down. BMW Motorrad authorised dealer. Hold the motorcycle upright and at the same time press the...

  • Page 95: Bulbs

    handle of the stand back until both rollers of the stand are on the ground. Then press the handle down to the ground. Bulbs Replacing low-beam and/ or high-beam headlight Remove cover 1 for the high- Disconnect plug 1. bulb beam headlight or cover 2 for Make sure the ground is level the low-beam headlight as ap-...

  • Page 96: Replacing Parking-Light

    Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. Close and lock spring wire clips 2. bulb Bulb for high-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor- H7 / 12 V / 55 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 97 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Turn bulb socket 1 counter- Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise clockwise to remove.
  • Page 98 The LED rear light can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. without LED rear light Press bulb 1 into its socket Make sure the ground is level and turn it clockwise to install.
  • Page 99 LED turn indicators The LED flashing turn indic- ators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise without LED turn indicators and remove it from the bulb Make sure the ground is level housing.

  • Page 100: Body Panels

    Turn bulb 1 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. Removing centre trim panel Removing seat ( 53). Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into the bulb housing and close the housing.

  • Page 101: Jump Start

    Jump start Installing centre trim panel The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics. Do not use the on-board socket Damage to the paintwork to jump-start the engine of the...

  • Page 102: Battery

    donor vehicle has a voltage rating Then connect one end of the Do not use proprietary of 12 V. black jump lead to the negat- start-assist sprays or other ive terminal of the donor bat- products to start the engine. Removing centre trim panel tery and the other end to the 98).
  • Page 103 The motorcycle's on-board electrics. on-board systems. You can ob- electronics know when the Use BMW suitable chargers. A tain additional information from battery is fully charged. The suitable charger is available from...

  • Page 104: Removing Battery

    on-board socket is switched off The battery has to be re- when this happens. charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al- If you are unable to charge ways fully recharge the battery the battery through the on-...

  • Page 105: Installing Battery

    If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, battery and install screw 3. tery minus line 1 has sufficient preferably an authorised BMW clearance from the arrow to Connection in the wrong the relay carrier 2.

  • Page 107: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....106 Power sockets ..... 106 Cases .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    The cable routing should not Use only parts and accessor- BMW is unable to accept any li- restrict the steering angle or ies approved by BMW for your ability whatsoever for parts and obstruct handling.

  • Page 109: Cases

    Cases Closing cases The power supply to the sock- ets is switched off no more with case than 15 minutes after the igni- tion is switched off, in order to Opening cases prevent overloading of the on- board electrics. Low-wattage electrical accessories might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics.
  • Page 110 Removing cases Then lift the case out of the bottom holder. Installing cases Position the case in case holder 1, then pivot it until it is Turn the key 1 to position seated at mount 2. RELEASE Pull the black release lever 3 Turn the key 1 to position RELEASE ) up and simultan-...

  • Page 111: Topcase

    Secure attachment Opening topcase Screws 1 inside the case allow you to make this adjustment. If a case wobbles or is difficult Turn key 1 in the topcase lock OPEN to fit, it has to be adapted to the to the position.
  • Page 112 Removing the topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push release lever 1 down until it engages. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Turn the key in the topcase RELEASE to the position.
  • Page 113 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 1 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase LOCK lock to the position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 115: Care

    Care Care products ..... 114 Washing motorcycle ....114 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 116: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends cleaning pads with hard surfaces brakes might not take effect that you use BMW insect re- can produce scratches. immediately. mover to soften and wash off Apply the brakes in good time...

  • Page 117: Paint Care

    Clean off dirt and insects with a Treat rubber components with BMW Motorrad BMW vehicle soft sponge and plenty of water. water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af-...

  • Page 118: Protective Wax Coating

    If water is no longer forming beads on the paint surface, it Restoring motorcycle must be waxed. to use BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Remove the protective wax products containing carnauba coating. wax or synthetic wax. Clean the motorcycle.

  • Page 119: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....118 Riding specifications ....128 Threaded fasteners ....119 Engine .

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set kill switch to operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 121: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 30, Tighten evenly in alterna- 19 Nm tion Quick-release axle in telescopic forks M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Valid...

  • Page 122: Engine

    Engine Engine design Twin-cylinder 4-stroke engine, DOHC steering, 4 valves operated by rocker arm, liquid cooling for cylinder and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal output...

  • Page 123: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad High Performance oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Oil additives 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 124: 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 125: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housing Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam- adjustable rear wheel axle Type of rear suspension directly hinged central spring strut with adjustable...

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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 sockets 5 A, Total for all sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits.
  • Page 128 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 129: Frame

    Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on rear frame type plate location Steering head, right Location of the vehicle identification number Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2156 mm Height of motorcycle 1250 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top edge of windscreen Width of motorcycle 905 mm, Across mirrors...

  • Page 130: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 420 kg Maximum payload 207 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with reduced power output, 25 kW approx.

  • Page 131: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 130 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......130 Maintenance work .

  • Page 132: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extensive after-sales service network in As owner of a new BMW mo- In order to help ensure that your place to look after you and torcycle, in circumstances in BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 133 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on the age of the vehicle and the distance it has covered.

  • Page 134: Ance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 135 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 136 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 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: 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 140 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 141: Index

    Bulbs Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Replacing high-beam headlight Charging battery when bulb, 93 Control, 16 connected, 101 Replacing low-beam headlight Engineering details, 70 Charging battery when bulb, 93 Self-diagnosis, 61 disconnected, 102 Replacing side-light bulb, 94 Warnings, 30 Installation, 103 Replacing the brake light and Maintenance instructions, 100 Accessories...
  • Page 142 Technical data, 122 Engine Fuel Filler neck, 13 Starting, 60 Confirmation of maintenance Fill-level indicator, 32 work, 132 Technical data, 120 Refuelling, 66 Coolant Warning for engine Checking fill level, 83 Reserve volume, 32 electronics, 27 Fill-level indicator, 13 Technical data, 121 Engine oil Warning for overtemperat- Fuel reserve...
  • Page 143 Mirrors Hazard warning flashers Jump starting, 99 Adjusting, 49 Control, 16 Mobility services, 130 Operation, 45 Motorcycle Keys, 38 Headlight Care, 113 Adjusting headlight beam Cleaning, 113 throw, 53 Lashing, 67 Lap timer, 43 Adjustment for driving on left/ Lights Laying up, 116 driving on right, 52 Adjusting headlight beam...
  • Page 144 Power socket Seat Technical data Notes on use, 106 Installation, 53 Battery, 125 Position on the motorcycle, 11, Lock, 11 Brakes, 124 Removal, 53 Bulbs, 126 Pre-ride check, 61 Service, 130 Clutch, 122 Service toolkit Dimensions, 127 Stowage, 14 Rear-wheel drive Electrics, 125 Service-due indicator, 33 Technical data, 123...
  • Page 145 topcase Recommendation, 85 Outside temperature warning, 26 Operation, 109 Running in, 63 Torques, 119 RDC, 28 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Transmission Warnings, overview, 23 Technical data, 124 Technical data, 122 Weights Trim panels Payload table, 11 Vehicle Installing centre trim panel, 99 Technical data, 128 Restoring to use, 116 Removing centre trim panel, 98...
  • Page 146 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2012 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 147 Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 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 *01418544151* Order No.: 01 41 8 544 151 08.2012, 1st edition...
  • Page 148 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

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