BMW F 800 ST Rider's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. BMW Manuals
  4. Motorcycle
  5. F 800 ST
  6. Rider's manual

BMW F 800 ST Rider's Manual

Us model
Hide thumbs Also See for F 800 ST:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Rider's Manual , Manual
Rider's Manual (US Model)
F 800 ST
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the F 800 ST and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for BMW F 800 ST

Summary of Contents for BMW F 800 ST

  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 ST BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at the 3 Status indicators ..21 Tire Pressure Control TPC/ end of this Rider's Manual to find Standard displays ... 22 RDC .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....121 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 137 Case ......82 Protective wax coating .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under battery compartment cov- er .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting headlight range (below instrument cluster) Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant level indicator Onboard socket ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjustment of rear damp- ing (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Tire inflation pressure table Torx 25/Phillips screwdriver blade Screwdriver handle Rider's Manual (US Model) Helmet holder ( Location for first-aid kit (OA) with service toolkit Service tool kit ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Battery Compartment Cov

    Under battery compartment cover Battery ( 115) Location for flat tire set (OA)

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting with onboard comput- Operating onboard com- puter ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator lights ( Speedometer with onboard comput- Operation of stopwatch Setting clock ( 42). Multifunction display Selecting readings ( 42). Resetting tripmeter 43). Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) Sensor for instrument light- Engine speed warning indi- cator Tachometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....22 Displays with onboard computer ..23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC ......24 Standard warning indicators .

  • Page 24: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Service display Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the time remaining until the Flashing turn indicators, next service lies within a month, Clock ( the service date 1 is briefly dis- left Odometer and tripmeters played following the pre-ride Idling check.

  • Page 25: Displays With Onboard Computer

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible Onboard computer display the date.

  • Page 26: Displays With Tire Pressure

    Coolant temperature Standard warning indicators The horizontal bars over the temperature symbol show Display the coolant temperature level. Fuel capacity The horizontal bars over the filling station symbol indi- cate the remaining fuel quantity. The top cross bar is shown en- Display of tire inflation larged and is equal to a consid- pressures (...
  • Page 27 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. The warning symbols 1 and 2 can be shown in the multifunc- tion display. Warnings like 3 are shown in the display area of the odometer preceded by the warn- ing triangle 4. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes...
  • Page 29 Have the defective key re- In traffic jams, switch off the placed, preferably by an autho- Coolant temperature too engine, but keep the ignition rized BMW Motorrad retailer. high switched on so that the radia- General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve tor fan continues to operate.
  • Page 30 Engine symbol appears on cialized workshop, preferably The engine oil pressure is insuffi- the display. an authorized BMW Motorrad cient. retailer. The engine is in the emer- Driving with insufficient en- gency operating mode. On-...

  • Page 31: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Com

    Think well ahead when driving. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because ABS displays it is easier for other users to with BMW Motorrad ABS oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as Display soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.
  • Page 32 Possible country-dependent versions. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ABS is provided from page ( 76); an overview of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 34: Tcp/Rdc Displays

    To an authorized BMW Motorrad check the wheel sensors, the retailer. motorcycle must be driven a few The warning symbol 1 signals yards.
  • Page 35 Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided from page ( 78); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 36 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Critical inflation pressure flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- ble tolerance ( Critical inflation pressure flashes -- -- "...
  • Page 37 Have the tire checked for dam- tolerance tolerance age by a specialized workshop, General warning light shows General warning light flash- preferably an authorized BMW yellow. es red. Motorrad retailer. Warning triangle appears on Warning triangle appears on If you are unsure about the driv- the display.
  • Page 38 Have fault eliminated by a spe- General warning light shows Have fault eliminated by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably yellow. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Warning triangle appears on an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. the display. retailer. Battery of tire-inflation -- -- "...

  • Page 39: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi

    Contact a specialized work- This error message is only shop, preferably an authorized displayed for a short time BMW Motorrad retailer. following the pre-ride check. Possible cause: Anti-theft alarm The anti-theft alarm battery has warning indicators no capacity.The operation of the...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..40 Damping ......55 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces- with Topcase sories remain operational for The cases and the Topcase can with BMW Motorrad ABS a limited period of time. also be ordered with locks for Battery can be recharged via ABS self-diagnosis is the same key on request.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    "irritate" the electronics, to the motorcycle. You can al- in which case the enabling sig- so have your authorized BMW nal for starting is not issued. The Motorrad retailer disable particu- warning is shown in the lar keys, for example in the event multifunction display.

  • Page 44: Clock

    can subsequently be cleared and Press button repeatedly until with onboard computer reactivated for use. desired hours are shown. Press and hold button until Clock minutes 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until Setting clock desired minutes are shown. Attempting to set the clock Press and hold button until while riding the motorcycle minutes no longer flash.

  • Page 45: Onboard Computer

    The following values can be dis- Press and hold button 2 until Press button 1 repeatedly until played: tripmeter has been reset. desired value is shown. Onboard computer Total mileage 3 Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( with onboard computer Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( with Tire Pressure Control Selecting readings...

  • Page 46: Ambient Temperature

    great, is temporarily shown in Average speed Average speed the display. Average consumption If the ambient temperature drops below 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera- ture display flashes as a warning Current consumption of possible icing-up. The display automatically switches from any Range other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature...

  • Page 47: Current Consumption

    set by the corresponding amount Current consumption of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold button 1 until average speed has been reset. The current consumption 1 is displayed. Average consumption Press and hold button 1 until average consumption has been reset.
  • Page 48 1 can be dis- The determined range is an remaining fuel. The calculation is played. The display consists of approximate reading. BMW made based on the fuel level and hours, minutes, seconds and Motorrad therefore recommends an average consumption stored...
  • Page 49 the onboard computer must be Interchanging button operated with the button 2. functions The stopwatch continues to run in the background when the dis- play is temporarily switched over to the odometer. The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off.

  • Page 50: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    engine speed is reduced. It can : operation of stopwatch : engine speed warning with button 2 in instrument be activated or deactivated by deactivated. cluster. the driver. To save the setting made, To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and Activating engine speed press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until...

  • Page 51: Lights

    Low-beam headlight pressure of the front wheel, and the right-hand value the inflation The low-beam headlight switches pressure of the rear wheel. Im- on automatically when you start mediately after switching on the the engine. -- -- ignition, is displayed, as With the engine switched the transfer of the inflation pres- off, you can switch on the...

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Pull switch 1 at bottom to op- erate headlight flasher. Operating turn indicator Parking light Switch on ignition. Switch off ignition. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- ering a distance of approx. 650 ft (200 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off.

  • Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency ON/OFF flashers switch Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta- warning flashers for longer than neously to switch on the haz- absolutely necessary.

  • Page 54: Heated Handlebar Grips

    inadequately charged, the heat- ed hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. Operating position Heated handlebar-grip switch Engine switched off Heated handlebar grips The handlebar grips can be Heating function off. heated at two different levels. 50 % heat output (one dot with heated handlebar grips The second level is used for fast visible).

  • Page 55: Brakes

    Brakes Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts.

  • Page 56: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Adjusting mirrors Removing seat ( 57). Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and Move mirror into desired posi- damping-characteristic settings. tion by twisting. Adjust the damping characteristic Remove toolkit 1.

  • Page 57: Damping

    Installing seat ( 58). Basic setting of spring preload, rear Damping Turn adjusting screw coun- Setting terclockwise as far as pos- The damping must be adjusted sible and then turn back 12 to the road conditions and the clicks (Full tank of gas, with spring preload.

  • Page 58: Tires

    Tires data below. cialized workshop, preferably an Checking tire pressure authorized BMW Motorrad retail- Tire pressure, front Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer hand- Ordinary adhesive tape 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire ing characteristics of the motor- damages the plastic lens.

  • Page 59: Seat

    Removing seat rized BMW Motorrad retailer. To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- Make sure ground is level and fic, the headlight range can be firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 60: Helmet Holder

    Take off seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing downward. Installing seat Turn seat lock 1 to left with Secure helmet on helmet hold- ignition key and hold while er 1 using a steel cable. pressing seat downward at rear to support movement.
  • Page 61 watch the position of the helmet lock. Guide steel cable through hel- met and bracket and position as shown. Installing seat ( 58).

  • Page 63: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....62 Checklist ......64 Starting .

  • Page 64: Safety Instructions

    Insufficient tire inflation pres- neys, and to every season of driving over curbs and similar ob- sure the year. Your authorized BMW stacles. Poor tire tread Motorrad retailer will be happy to Etc. advise you and has the correct Lowering the motorcycle reduces clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 65: Catalytic Converter

    Alcohol and drugs High voltage Unburned fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Even small amounts of al- Touching live parts of the Note the points listed for protec- cohol or drugs will adverse- ignition system with the tion of the catalytic converter. ly affect your perception and your engine running can cause electric ability to assess situations and...

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Checklist Starting unnecessarily. After starting, ride off immediately. Side stand Use the following checklist to check important functions, set- Tampering with control You cannot start the motorcy- tings and wear limits before you cle with the side stand extended unit of electronic engine- ride off: and a gear engaged.

  • Page 67: Starting Engine

    Starting engine engine, or use jump leads and a with BMW Motorrad ABS donor battery to start. ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( Engine starts. If the engine fails to start, the troubleshooting table in the chapter "Technical Data" may provide assistance. (...
  • Page 68 The ABS warning light goes with BMW Motorrad ABS out. Phase 3 The readiness for operation The pointers of the tachometer of the BMW Motorrad ABS is and speedometer are run back. checked by the self-diagnosis. At the same time, all switched-on...

  • Page 69: Running In

    Tires cialized workshop, preferably Engine break-in speed an authorized BMW Motorrad New tires have a smooth sur- retailer. face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at <5000 min...

  • Page 70: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad ABS The dynamic load distribution disks and brake pads. To prevent the front wheel from between the front and rear wheel...

  • Page 71: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your tenance tasks, make sure that Slowly lean motorcycle to side the brake disks and brake pads until its weight is taken by motorcycle are free of oil and grease. stand and dismount to left. Placing on side stand If the motorcycle is on the Dirt or mud on brakes If the ground is soft or un-...

  • Page 72: Refueling

    Remove from side stand that the motorcycle will rest firm- Check that the motorcycle is ly on the stand. standing firmly. Unlock steering lock. Always check that the ground Lock steering lock. From left, grip handlebars with under the stand is level and both hands.
  • Page 73 Fuel expands when ex- Make sure ground is level and When refueling after run- posed to heat. When the firm and place motorcycle on ning on reserve, make sure tank is overfilled, fuel can escape side stand. that you top up the tank to a lev- and get onto the road.

  • Page 74: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove key and close protec- tive cap. Securing motorcycle The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- away to the side and fall aged.
  • Page 75 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 77: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 76...

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw

    How does ABS work? What happens when heavy and rapid decelerations The maximum braking force that rough roads are it is possible that the BMW can be transferred to the road encountered? Motorrad ABS cannot prevent surface is partially dependent on...

  • Page 79: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    Rear wheel spinning in place face within the limits of driving To ensure that the BMW Motor- with front brake pulled (burn physics. The system is not op- rad ABS is in an optimally main- out).

  • Page 80: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to utes after the motorcycle comes inflation pressure testers at filling counteract their effects. to a stop. stations, i.e. the measured tire in- flation pressure is dependent on The control unit can manage four Tire Pressure Control the tire temperature.

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....80 Onboard socket ..... 80 Luggage .

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 83: Luggage

    starting, the onboard socket is limit and observe the loading Speed limit for driving switched off to take the load off information. with case the motorcycle electrical system. Adjust setting of spring with case preload, damping characteristic Cable routing and tire inflation pressures to See label in case The cables from the onboard suit total weight.

  • Page 84: Case

    Payload of tank rucksack with tank rucksack }11 lbs (}5 kg) Observe maximum payload of tank bag. Payload of tank bag Pull luggage belt 1 through Pull luggage belt 1 through under seat in area 2 of fuel- luggage rack 3 and lash down. with tank bag tank fill location.
  • Page 85 Opening case Pull gray release lever (OPEN) upwards again while simultane- ously pulling case lid 3 out of retainer. Closing case Press lock straps 2 outward and pull out upward. Turn lock barrel into OPEN po- The maximum volume has sition.
  • Page 86 Mounting case Secure hold Press case lid against case body. The case volume is adapted to the contents. Removing case Turn lock barrel into RELEASE position. Hook case into lower mount- If a case wobbles or is difficult to ing 2 and swing toward motor- fit, it must be adapted to the gap cycle.

  • Page 87: Topcase

    Opening Topcase Pull up release lever complete- Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Use the screws 1 inside the case for this purpose. Turn key in Topcase lock to OPEN position. Topcase with Topcase Pull up red release lever 2 completely. Close Topcase lid and hold.
  • Page 88 Press release lever down until Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into position on it engages. carrier. Make sure that hooks 4 Lift off Topcase at rear and pull are securely seated in corre- Turn key 1 in Topcase lock in- off luggage rack.
  • Page 89 Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....90 Battery ......115 Onboard toolkit .

  • Page 92: General Instructions

    DVD, which you adapters and for removing can obtain from your authorized The oil level varies with the spark plug BMW Motorrad retailer. temperature of the oil. The 1/4" bits higher the temperature, the high- Bits of various sizes Special tools and thorough spe- er the level of oil in the sump.
  • Page 93 Clean measuring area 2 with a If oil level is above MAX mark: dry cloth Have oil level corrected by Position oil dipstick on oil fill a specialized workshop, location, but do not screw in. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 94: General Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a Do not ride the motorcycle if you certified workshop, preferably have any doubts about the de- an authorized BMW Motorrad pendability of the brake system. dealer. In this case, have the brake sys- tem checked by a specialized...
  • Page 95 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad...

  • Page 96: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced Move handlebars into straight- by a specialized workshop, ahead position. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake-pad wear limit Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 97 MIN mark. firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 98: Coolant

    1. Add coolant. If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Topping up coolant Have the defect corrected as Removing center fairing panel soon as possible by a special- 117). ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 99 Remove fairing side panel up- ward. Remove screws 1 of right mir- Push fairing side panel behind ror. lower side panel while making sure that guide 4 of side sec- Remove mirror. Open cap 1 of expansion tank. tion grips into mount 5. Pour in coolant up to specified level.

  • Page 100: Clutch

    Clutch play felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, 0.04 in (1 mm) (Turn handle- preferably an authorized BMW bars to left, between handle- Motorrad retailer. bar fitting and clutch cable) If clutch play is outside tolerance: Checking clutch play Adjusting clutch play ( 98).

  • Page 101: Tires

    TI, TWI or Tire recommendation by an arrow. Tighten nut 3. For every size of tire, BMW When the minimum tread depth Motorrad has tested certain Tires is reached: makes and approved those it Checking tire tread depth Replace tires concerned.
  • Page 102 If you want to equip your mo- mounting. torcycle with different wheels, Inform the BMW Motorrad retail- please speak to a specialized er or the specialized workshop workshop, and preferably a BMW that the wheel is equipped with a Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 103 Remove mounting bolts 1 of brake calipers on left and right. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Installing rear-wheel stand Remove axle clamping screw 4.
  • Page 104 BMW Motorrad with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS, can be damaged. When rolling in wheel, watch Take care not to damage the ABS sensor on left side. brake system, in particular the ABS sensor with cable and the ABS sensor ring.
  • Page 105 Route ABS sensor cable 2 as Pinch bolt of quick-re- shown in picture. Place motorcycle on an auxil- lease axle iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) wheel stand. Remove front wheel stand. Installing rear-wheel stand Ease brake calipers onto brake 107).
  • Page 106 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized Turn muffler 3 downward and workshop, preferably an lay aside. authorized BMW Motorrad Shift into first gear. retailer. Remove screw 2 for brack- Roll rear wheel onto rear wheel et of muffler from passenger support.
  • Page 107 Tighten wheel bolts 4 diago- Turn muffler 3 to its initial posi- Tighten ball pipe clip on muffler nally with specified torque. tion. to appropriate torque. Rear wheel on drive shaft Muffler on manifold 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) 26 lb/ft (35 Nm) Install screw 2 for muffler bracket in rear footrest, but do not tighten it at this point.

  • Page 108: Front Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Loosen adjusting screws 1. Push two mounts 2 far enough apart that front forks fit be-...

  • Page 109: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Tighten adjusting screws 1. do so, press the unlock but- fers a rear wheel stand. This rear ton 3. wheel stand with the BMW spe- cial tool number 36 3 980 can be obtained from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 110: Lamps

    soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if dam- aged. Wear eye and hand protection when replacing bulbs. An overview of the bulb Push the rear-wheel stand from Raise motorcycle while simul- types installed in your mo- the right onto the rear axle.
  • Page 111 Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and Remove cover 2 (low beam) or Remove spring strap 5 from firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 112 Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Close and lock spring strap 5. Install cover 2 (low beam) or cover 3 (high beam). Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple...
  • Page 113 To achieve better accessi- bility, turn the handlebars to the left. Remove bulb 3 from bulb hold- Press bulb 3 into socket. Replace defective bulb. Disconnect connector 1. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb socket 2 by turning clockwise.
  • Page 114 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb. Close connector 1. Remove screws 1. Pull off light housing toward Replacing brake light and rear.
  • Page 115 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn Install light housing with Pull glass on screw connection indicators, rear screws 1.

  • Page 116: Jump-Starting

    engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidental- ly brought into contact with the Install bulb 2 by turning clock- Install screw 1.

  • Page 117: Battery

    from the onboard electrical sys- Start engine of motorcycle with Compliance with the points be- tem. discharged battery in usual low is important in order to maxi- way; if engine refuses to start, mize battery life: wait a few minutes before re- Keep the surface of the battery peating attempt to protect clean and dry...
  • Page 118 Use BMW chargers with the when this happens. torcycle. Using this charger, you part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 can keep the battery charged...
  • Page 119 Installing center fairing Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the panel charger's terminal clips from the battery terminals. In the case of longer peri- ods when the motorcycle is not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly. See the instructions for caring for your battery.

  • Page 120: Installing Battery

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of An incorrect disconnection the date. sequence increase the risk Installing center fairing panel of short-circuiting.

  • Page 121: Care

    Care Care products ..... 120 Washing your motorcycle ..120 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 122: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 123: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road agents, the surfaces can be dam- silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts aged. with plenty of water and BMW Paint care Do not use cleaning agents that auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- contain alcohol, solvents or abra- ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 124: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park the motorcycle in a dry mover. Then add a protective room so that both wheels are wax coating to the paint at these unloaded.

  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 124 Riding specifications ....134 Threaded fasteners ....125 Engine .

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand Retract side stand ( 64). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 64).

  • Page 127: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...

  • Page 128: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC con- trol with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, compensating connecting rods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 129: Fuel

    Engine oil, capacity 3.2 quarts (3 l), with filter change 0.3 quarts (0.3 l), when removing swinging-arm shaft cover, additionally products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-4 °F (~-20 °C) SAE 10W-40 ~-4 °F (~-20 °C), Winter operation...

  • Page 130: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Gear ratios Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear 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 131: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in its own housing Type of rear suspension Single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with rear wheel axle adjustable via eccentric Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel with lowering 4.3 in (110 mm), On wheel...

  • Page 132: Brakes

    Sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 133: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), With tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A, an onboard socket Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected.If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 134: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators...

  • Page 135: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.4 in (2195 mm) Motorcycle height 48.2 in (1225 mm), Without driver at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windshield with lowering 47 in (1195 mm), Without driver at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windshield Motorcycle width 33.9 in (860 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height...

  • Page 136: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 450 lbs (204 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 443 lbs (201 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) with power reduction 96 mph (155 km/h)

  • Page 137: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 136 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 137 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..137 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite breakdown service .

  • Page 138: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 139: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - onsite To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 140: Network

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 141: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 142 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 143 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 144 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 145 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 146: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 147 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 148 Front fluid tank, 13 Overtemperature warning Abbreviations and symbols, 6 indicator, 27 Rear fluid reservoir, 13 Temperature display, 23, 24 Safety instructions, 68 Self-diagnosis, 66 Topping up, 96 Technical data, 130 Accessories Currentness of this manual, 7 General instructions, 80 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Care, 119 Warning indicators, 37...
  • Page 149 Engine oil Fuel Idling Fill level indicator, 23, 24 Check level, 90 Indicator light, 22 Refueling, 70 Dipstick, 11 Ignition Warning for fuel down to Fill location, 11 Switch on, 40 reserve, 27 Topping up, 92 Switching off, 40 Fuses, 131 Warning for engine oil Immobilizer, 41 pressure, 28...
  • Page 150 Replacing brake light and tail Luggage Onboard computer, 16 light bulbs, 112 Correct loading, 81 Ambient temperature, 44 Replacing front turn indicator Average consumption, 45 Lashing down, 82 bulb, 113 Average speed, 44 Replacing high-beam bulb, 109 Current consumption, 45 Maintenance Replacing low-beam bulb, 109 Engine speed warning, 48...
  • Page 151 Spark plugs Frame, 132 Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 131 Rear-wheel drive, 129 Technical data, 129 Speedometer, 18 Running gear, 129 Rear-wheel stand, 107 Spring preload Spark plugs, 131 Refueling, 70 Adjusting, 13, 54 Standards, 7 Reserve quantity Adjustment key, 14 Transmission, 128 Warning indicator, 27 Starter, 17...
  • Page 152 Transmission Size change, 99 Technical data, 128 Technical data, 130 Transport Lashing down, 72 Troubleshooting chart, 124 Turn indicators Indicator light, 22 Left, 16 Right, 17 Switching off, 17 Warning indicators Display, 24 With anti-theft alarm, 37 With onboard computer, 29 Warning lights, 18 Weights Technical data, 134...
  • Page 153 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2009 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 154 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 40.6 psi (2.8 bar), With tire cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 7 726 277 05.2009, 4th Edition...

Table of Contents