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BMW K1200GT (2003) Не снимается со штатной сигнализации. На брелок не реагирует. Что делать ? Как можно отключить сигнализацию полностью.

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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) K 1200 GT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone 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 Displays with seat Tire Pressure Control end of this Rider's Manual to find heater ..... 24 .
  • Page 5 Brakes ..... 145 Brake system with BMW Mo- Jump-starting ....128 Wheels and tires .
  • Page 6 11 Service ....151 BMW Motorrad Service ..152 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... 152...

  • 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

    V. (DIN) and comply with items of custom equipment. This its tolerance regulations. Ver- Rider's Manual describes option- sions for individual countries may al extras (OE) offered by BMW differ. and selected optional accessories Currentness of this (OA). This explains why the man-...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Windshield ( Battery compartment 131) Seat lock (below tail light) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjustment of rear damping Onboard socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front 109) Headlight range adjustment (below instrument cluster) Storage compartment Vehicle Identification Num-...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Driver's seat height adjust- ment ( Oil dipstick ( 105), En- gine oil fill location ( 107) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 110) Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard toolkit ( 104)

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Cruise-control system Operating ESA Operating ASC Windshield adjustment Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 56), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Operating onboard comput- Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 57), Hazard warning flashers off Driver's seat heater...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Tachometer Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) Setting clock ( Adjusting dimming ( Selecting odometer ( Resetting tripmeter ( Sensor for instrument light- The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....22 Displays with onboard comput- ....... . . 23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control .

  • Page 24: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Gear indicator The gear engaged or Multifunction display for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Coolant temperature The vertical bar under the temperature symbol shows Flashing turn indicators, left the coolant temperature level.

  • Page 25: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

    If the motorcycle is driven long Consult a certified workshop, distances annually, it is possible preferably an authorized BMW that earlier service is required. If Motorrad retailer, for setting of the odometer reading for the ear- the date.

  • Page 26: Displays With Tire Pressure

    Displays with Tire Motorcycles with onboard Displays with seat computer Pressure Control heater Motorcycles without onboard computer Tire pressures as additional Display of activated heating value of onboard comput- levels Tire pressures as addi- tional value of tripmeter...

  • Page 27: Indicator Light With Cruise- Control System Oe

    Indicator light with Standard warning cordance with the most urgent warning. cruise-control indicators system Display The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warnings are indicated by the Indicator light of cruise-con- warning light 1 or by the gener- trol system al warning light 2 in combination with one of the warning sym-...

  • Page 28: Overview Of Warning Indicators

    Overview of warning indicators Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobilizer is active ( EWS ! the display. Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( play flashes Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 29 Coolant temperature too high Have the defective key re- shop, preferably an authorized placed, preferably by an autho- General warning light shows BMW Motorrad retailer. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. red. Engine in emergency- Temperature display flash- Fuel down to reserve operation mode...
  • Page 30 The engine control unit has di- cialized workshop, preferably oil circuit is too low. Stop imme- agnosed a fault. In exceptional an authorized BMW Motorrad diately and switch off the engine. cases, the engine stops and can retailer. no longer be started. Otherwise,...
  • Page 31 Lamp symbol with arrow Replace defective bulbs as an authorized BMW Motorrad pointing to the rear is dis- soon as possible; always carry a retailer. played. complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

  • Page 32: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Computer Oe

    Warning indicators of Replacing parking-light bulbs 123) onboard computer Replacing front turn indicator Display bulbs ( 126) Bulbs defective General warning light shows yellow. Lamp symbol with two ar- rows is displayed. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to Warnings of the onboard com- oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Engine oil level too low ( appears on Oil ! the display Is indicated Ambient tempera- Ice warning ( ture display flashes Flashes...

  • Page 34: Abs Warning Indicators

    Possible country-dependent oil dipstick, the oil level sensor versions. may be defective. Contact a specialized work- Additional information on the shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is BMW Motorrad retailer. provided from page ( 90); an...
  • Page 35 overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 36 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 37: Asc Warning Indicators Oe

    Continued driving is possible ASC warnings are indicated by while taking the failed ABS the ASC warning light 1. function into account. Observe Additional information on the additional information on situa- BMW Motorrad ASC is provided from page ( 92); an overview...
  • Page 38 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error (...

  • Page 39: Tpc Warning Indicators Oe

    ASC warning light flashes cialized workshop, preferably rapidly. ASC deactivated an authorized BMW Motorrad The ASC has detected insta- ASC warning light lights up. retailer. bility at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque. The warning...
  • Page 40 3 or the rear wheel 4 flashes. The critical air pressure of the Additional information on the front wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4 BMW Motorrad TPC is provided flashes. from page ( 93); an overview of the possible warnings is pro-...
  • Page 41 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( The critical air pres- sure flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler- ance ( The critical air pres- sure flashes Transmission error ( "...
  • Page 42 Have the tire checked for dam- General warning light shows age by a specialized workshop, yellow. Tire pressure outside preferably an authorized BMW permissible tolerance Tire symbol appears on the Motorrad retailer. display. General warning light flash- If you are unsure about the driv- es red.
  • Page 43 Have fault eliminated by a spe- General warning light shows General warning light shows cialized workshop, preferably yellow. yellow. an authorized BMW Motorrad Tire symbol appears on the appears on the display. retailer. display. Battery symbol appears on There is a fault in the radio con- the display.

  • Page 44: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi- Cators Oe

    Anti-theft alarm warning indicators Display Anti-theft alarm warning are shown in the area 2 in conjunction with the general warning light 1 following the pre-ride check and refer to the capacity of the internal anti-theft alarm battery. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 45 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained (...
  • Page 46 The anti-theft alarm battery no Contact a specialized work- longer has its full capacity. The shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation of the anti-theft alarm is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery dis- connected.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..47 Seat height ......62 Electronic immobilizer.
  • Page 48 Helmet holder ..... . . 76...

  • Page 49: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Please contact a special- performed. ( ized workshop for this purpose, Battery can be recharged via preferably an authorized BMW onboard socket. With OE ASC: Motorrad retailer. Turn key to position 1. In addition to the points named above, the ASC self-diagnosis is also carried out.

  • Page 50: Electronic Immobilizer

    The electronic immobilizer helps ring antenna in the ignition lock. If the motorcycle is on the protect your BMW motorcycle The ignition is not enabled for side stand, the surface from theft, and this enhanced...

  • Page 51: Clock

    Replacement and spare keys Selecting odometer are only available through an au- Switch on ignition. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 52: Residual Range

    The determined residual Tire pressures (OE) range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- The total mileage is shown in the fore recommends that you do display line. DIST not try to use the full remaining Resetting tripmeter range before refueling.

  • Page 53: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display after maximum brightness is reached, brightness is reduced Adjusting dimming by one level. Onboard computer Selecting readings Switch on ignition. Each time the button is pressed, the display shows values start- ing with the current value in the Adjusting the dimming following order: while driving can lead to...

  • Page 54: Ambient Temperature

    The determined range is an When the motorcycle is stopped, The functional description of approximate reading. BMW the engine heat can falsify the the operating range ( 50) al- Motorrad therefore recommends measurement of the ambient so applies to the range.

  • Page 55: Average Speed

    Average speed set by the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition. Select average consumption. Hold down button 1. Average speed is reset. The average speed 1 is cal- culated based on the elapsed Average consumption time since the last reset.

  • Page 56: Tire Pressure Control

    "Check oil level" continually ap- Engine idling for at least 30 pear on the display, the oil level seconds. sensor may be defective. In this Side-stand retracted. case, please contact your autho- Motorcycle is vertical. rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 57: Lights

    With OE Onboard computer: The tire pressures are displayed The tire pressures are displayed with the lettering . The left- as an additional value of the on- Repeatedly press button 1 until hand value indicates the air pres- board computer. the tire pressures appear in the sure of the front wheel, and the onboard computer display area.

  • Page 58: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight Move full-beam headlight Parking light switches on. switch 1 to center position. The low-beam headlight switches Switching off parking High-beam headlight is on automatically when you start lights switched off. the engine. Press bottom section of full- Switch ignition on and then off With the engine switched beam headlight switch 1.

  • Page 59: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn indicator Press left-hand turn indicator Press right-hand turn indicator button 1. button 2. Left-hand turn indicator is Right-hand turn indicator is Press turn-indicator cancel but- switched on. switched on. ton 3. Indicator light for left-hand turn Indicator light for right-hand Turn indicator is switched off.
  • Page 60 Switching off hazard The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the warning flashers battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press left 1 and right-hand 2...

  • Page 61: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF Heated hand grips switch A Operating position B Engine switched off. Heated hand grips switch The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF switch started in the operating The handlebar grips can be heat- position. ed at two different levels. The Operating the emergency heated hand grips option can on- ON/OFF switch when riding...

  • Page 62: Seat Heating Oe

    Seat heating is switched off to ensure starting capability. Seat heating, front seat Heating function off. 50 % heat output (one dot visible). Heating function off. Switch for seat heating, 100 % heat output (three 50 % heating power front seat dots visible).
  • Page 63 Seat heating of passenger is switched off to ensure starting capability. seat The following symbols are shown in dependence on the selected heating level: Switch for seat heating, rear Switch in middle position: Driver's seat 50 % heating Heating off. seat capacity Switch pressed toward...

  • Page 64: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Automatic Stability ASC warning lamp contin- ASC warning light remains ues to light up. off or continues to flash. Control ASC Switching off ASC ASC function is deactivated. ASC function is activated. function As an alternative to pressing Activating ASC function ASC button, ignition can also Switch on ignition.

  • Page 65: Windshield

    Cruise control End position A: high seat posi- tion. Switching on cruise End position B: low seat posi- control tion. Installing driver's seat ( Windshield Adjusting windshield Switch on ignition. Pull the seat height adjust- ment 1 into the end position. Move switch 1 to ON.
  • Page 66 Setting road speed Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration Briefly push button 3 in SET Briefly push button 3 in SET Briefly press button 3 in SET direction direction direction and hold. Speed is increased by 1 mph The motorcycle accelerates The cruise-control system (2 km/h) each time button is steplessly.
  • Page 67 Step-by-step deceleration Stepless deceleration Cruise-control indicator light goes out. Indicator light in switch remains Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 3 in RES Briefly press button 3 in RES direction. direction and hold. The speed is decreased by The motorcycle decelerates approx.

  • Page 68: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment Closing storage though you might have intended slowing to a lower speed. compartment Opening storage Indicator light for cruise- compartment control system lights up. Stored speed is resumed. Switching off cruise control Close lid 1 and press down. Lock engages with an audible Turn lock barrel 2 perpendic- click.

  • Page 69: Clutch

    Clutch The adjusting wheel can be turned more easily if you Adjusting clutch lever press the clutch lever forward If the position of the clutch when doing so. fluid reservoir is changed, Minimum span air can enter the clutch system. Turn adjusting wheel A to po- Do not reposition the handlebar sition 3.

  • Page 70: Handlebars

    Move mirror into desired posi- is adjustable. Consult a certified tion by twisting. workshop, preferably an autho- Spring preload rized BMW Motorrad retailer, for adjustment of the handlebars. Setting It is essential to set spring Your motorcycle's han- preload of the rear suspension...

  • Page 71: Damping

    Damping Adjusting the spring preload while the motorcycle is be- Setting ing ridden can lead to accidents. The damping must be adapt- Adjust the spring preload ed to the spring preload. An in- only when the motorcycle is crease in spring preload requires stationary.

  • Page 72: Electronic Suspension Adjust- Ment Esa Oe

    "operation with passenger and Electronic suspension ESA display is shown. Three luggage"), BMW Motorrad also adjustment ESA spring preloads with three damp- recommends unloading the mo- ing setting each can be com- Settings torcycle.
  • Page 73 Calling up settings Adjusting spring preload Switch on ignition. Start engine. The spring preload cannot be adjusted while the mo- torcycle is being ridden. Press button 1. Current setting is displayed. Press button 1 once in each case. Press button 1. Starting from the current state, Current setting is displayed.

  • Page 74: Tires

    36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with Make sure ground is level and cialized workshop, preferably an passenger and/or load, with firm and park motorcycle. authorized BMW Motorrad retail- cold tire) Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer hand- Tire pressure, rear...

  • Page 75: Front And Rear Seats

    Make sure ground is level and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- firm and park motorcycle. fic, the headlight adjustment can be corrected by adjusting the...
  • Page 76 With OE Seat heating: Turn the key 1 counterclock- Raise front seat at rear. wise in the seat lock. Disconnect the connector 2 by With OE Seat heating: pressing together the locking tabs 3 at the top and bottom. Pull the seat to the rear to re- lease it from its holders.
  • Page 77 Installing passenger seat Lift seat up to remove. Lay the seat on the cover side Installing driver's seat ( on a clean surface. With OE Seat heating: Installing driver's seat With OE Seat heating: If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its...

  • Page 78: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Locking helmet on motorcycle Removing passenger seat If too much pressure is ap- The helmet catch can plied in the forward direc- scratch the paneling. tion, there is a danger that the When hooking on the helmet, motorcycle will be pushed off its watch the position of the helmet stand.

  • Page 79: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....78 Checklist ......79 Starting .

  • Page 80: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 81: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with control Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing unit of electronic engine- If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite management system to enter the catalytic converter, if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating Tampering with the engine with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 82: Starting

    Starting engine Brakes and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand. Front and rear brake fluid levels Clutch Transmission Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when Shock absorber setting and the transmission is in neutral or if spring preload you pull the clutch with a gear Tread depth and tire inflation...

  • Page 83: Pre-Ride Check

    The start attempt is auto- appears on the dis- CHECK! an authorized BMW Motorrad matically interrupted if bat- play. retailer. tery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the...
  • Page 84 Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad Checking wheel sensors while ASC self-diagnosis retailer. starting off. completed ASC self-diagnosis The ASC warning light goes The readiness for operation out. of the BMW Motorrad ASC is...

  • Page 85: Running In

    Brake early. in speeds. cialized workshop, preferably Engine break-in speed Tires an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by <7000 min Running in riding in a restrained manner at...

  • Page 86: Brakes

    Brakes the braking force cannot be com- be delayed due to damp brake pletely transferred to the road disks and brake pads. How is the shortest surface. To prevent the front Brake early until the brakes are braking distance wheel from locking, the ABS sys- dry or braked until dry.

  • Page 87: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Dirt or mud on brakes Use your left foot to extend Turn handlebars to full left or side stand fully. right lock position. When the motorcycle is Check that the motorcycle is The side stand is designed ridden on loose surfaces standing firmly.

  • Page 88: Refueling

    Refueling Sit on motorcycle and use your Excessive movements left foot to retract side stand. could result in the center Fuel is highly flammable. stand retracting, and the Fire at the fuel tank can Placing on center stand motorcycle would topple as a result in fire and explosion.
  • Page 89 the windshield and wind deflec- Recommended fuel qual- tors immediately. Leaded fuel will destroy the 98 ROZ/RON (Super Plus catalytic converter. unleaded) Use only unleaded fuel. 95 ROZ/RON (Super unlead- Make sure ground is level and ed (fuel type can be used firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 91: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......90 Engine management with BMW Mo- torrad ASC .

  • Page 92: Brake System With Bmw Mo

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 93 How is the BMW Motorrad Under these circumstances the er conditions offroad or on the rear wheel can lift off the ground, racetrack. Integral ABS noticeable to and the outcome can be a high- the rider? Special situations siding situation in which the mo- If the ABS system must reduce torcycle can flip over.

  • Page 94: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    BMW Motorrad ASC? Should a fault message result gencies. The BMW Motorrad ASC is an due to one of the driving condi- Take care when cornering. When assistance system for the driv- tions described above, the ABS...

  • Page 95: Tire Pressure Control

    ASC fault wheel touches the ground again. The sensors are equipped with is indicated. The condition for a In this case, BMW Motorrad a centrifugal controller, which fault message is the completed recommends turning back the does not enable the transmis- self-diagnosis.
  • Page 96 Air pressure ranges for approx. 15 minutes after the motorcycle comes to a stop. The TPC control unit distinguish- The control unit can manage four es between three air pressure sensors, and as a result two sets ranges matched to the motorcy- of wheels with TPC sensors can cle: be driven.

  • Page 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Onboard socket..... . 96 Luggage .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by...

  • Page 99: Luggage

    Luggage tion is subsequently switched off. Observe maximum payload of Approx. 15 minutes after switch- case and corresponding top Correct loading ing off the ignition and/or during speed. Overloading and imbal- starting, the onboard socket is Payload of case anced loads can adversely switched off to take the load off affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 100: Case

    Case Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Payload of Topcase Pull release lever upward. Opening case Case lid opens. 22 lbs ( 10 kg) Closing case Speed limit for driving with Topcase With OA Topcase: 112 mph ( 180 km/h) Observe maximum payload of tank rucksack.
  • Page 101 Removing case Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Pull up handle as far as possi- ble. Press release lever 2 down. Release lever engages. Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock to LOCK LEASE position.

  • Page 102: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever upward. Opening Topcase Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press handle 3 down until it engages. Case is correctly engaged on Turn key in Topcase lock to its holders. OPEN position. Turn key in case lock to LOCK Topcase is unlocked.
  • Page 103 Press release lever 2 down. Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into luggage rack. Make sure that hooks 4 Release lever engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull off are securely seated in corre- luggage rack. Turn key in Topcase lock to sponding mounts 5.
  • Page 104 Topcase is locked. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position. Topcase is locked. Check Topcase for firm seat- ing.

  • Page 105: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....104 Onboard toolkit ....104 Engine oil .

  • Page 106: General Instructions

    Information on additional mainte- work is provided in the Repair nance and repair work is provid- Manual on DVD/CD-ROM, which ed in the Repair Manual for your is also available from your BMW 1 Screwdriver, reversible motorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM Motorrad retailer. blade...

  • Page 107: Engine Oil

    5 Socket wrench interpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities. 3x Open-ended wrench, vari- To ensure that the display of the ous wrench sizes engine oil level is correct, only 6 Bit adapter check the oil level after a longer Mount for 1/4"...
  • Page 108 If oil level is below MIN mark: Top up engine oil. If oil level is above MAX mark: Have oil level corrected by a specialized workshop, prefer- Clean oil dipstick 2 with a dry ably an authorized BMW Mo- cloth torrad retailer.

  • Page 109: General Brake System

    In this case, have the brake sys- tem checked by a specialized Dropping below the mini- workshop, preferably by an au- mum pad thickness leads thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the Incorrect working practices brakes.
  • Page 110 Wear markings (grooves) must be clearly visible. If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 111: Brake Fluid

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Perform a visual inspection of Read off brake fluid level at...
  • Page 112 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level Check brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 113: Clutch

    Rear brake fluid level ably an authorized BMW Mo- worn. The locations of the marks torrad retailer. are indicated on the edge of the tire, e.g.

  • Page 114: Wheels

    Wheels its center stand. Recommended tires For every size of tire, BMW Mo- torrad has tested certain makes and approved those it has found The TPC sensors can be to be roadworthy. If you use...
  • Page 115 Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Mounting front wheel stand 119) Push brake pads in brake...

  • Page 116: Installing Front Wheel

    During the following work, quick-release axle 6 with parts of the front brake, in Installing front wheel torque. particular of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, can be damaged. ABS malfunctions due to Take care not to damage the incorrect speed signals.
  • Page 117 Quick-release axle in Front brake caliper on threaded bush wheel carrier 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Tighten the right-hand axle clamping screw 5 with the ap- propriate torque. Clamping screw on quick-release axle in Route ABS sensor cable be- wheel carrier tween brake caliper and front suspension as shown in illus-...

  • Page 118: Removing Rear Wheel

    Install front mudguard and Remove bolt 1 of muffler cov- Remove screw 4 for brack- screws 1 on right and left. er 2. et of muffler from passenger footrest. Press the handbrake lever firm- Pull cover towards rear. ly a number of times until the Turn muffler downward.

  • Page 119: Installing Rear Wheel

    Tightening sequence: Tight- torques checked by a specialized en diagonally workshop, preferably an Align clamp 3 on muffler with 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) authorized BMW Motorrad marking A (arrow) on lambda Turn muffler to its initial posi- retailer. probe B. tion.

  • Page 120: Front Wheel Stand

    Install bolt 1 of muffler cover. Front wheel stand A front-wheel stand for simple, safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motor- If the gap between the rear rad. The front wheel stand with Push muffler cover 2 with...
  • Page 121 Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Loosen adjusting screws 1. Push two mounting pins 2 Motorrad front wheel stand.

  • Page 122: Lamps

    Lamps torcycle is provided in the chap- ter "Technical Data". General instructions Do not touch the glass of The failure of a bulb is signaled new bulbs with your fin- in the display by the lamp de- gers. For installation, use a clean, fect symbol.
  • Page 123 BMW Motorrad retailer. Temporarily drive with high beams switched on. To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, set the headlight range...
  • Page 124 The alignment of the spring Bulb for low-beam head- strap may differ from the light illustration depending on the bulb. With OE Xenon light: D2R / 35 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb. Close and lock spring strap 5. Remove bulb 6.

  • Page 125: Replacing Parking-Light

    Install cover 1 (low beam) or Right side lamp: disconnect Remove bulb socket by turning covers 2 (high beam). connector 1. lever A counterclockwise. Replacing parking-light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 126 Replacing brake light, Bulb for parking light tail light and rear turn indicator bulbs W5W / 12 V / 5 W If it is not standing firmly, Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the motorcycle could topple new bulb. in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 127 Pull lamp housing toward rear out of brackets. Press bulb 4 into fitting 5 and Press the bulb 4 into the fit- remove it by turning it counter- ting 5 and install it by turning it clockwise. clockwise. Remove bulb socket 2 (turn in- Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 128 Replacing front turn light bulb) in lamp housing by turning clockwise. indicator bulbs 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 Disconnect connector 2.
  • Page 129 Press bulb 4 into bulb sock- Press bulb 4 into fitting 3 and Close connector 2. et 3 and remove it by turning it install it by turning it clockwise. counterclockwise. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H21W / 12 V / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb.

  • Page 130: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting fully insulated crocodile clips at end to negative terminal of dis- both ends. charged battery. The wires leading to the Start the engine of the vehi- Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have cle with the discharged battery battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate in the usual way;...

  • Page 131: Battery

    To charge the battery via the ered. battery. battery terminals, disconnect the Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has devel- battery first. low is important in order to maxi- oped a trickle-charger spe- mize battery life: If you switch on the igni-...
  • Page 132 Use BMW chargers with the If it is not standing firmly, Charging disconnected part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 the motorcycle could topple...
  • Page 133 Installing battery Removing battery Lift battery up and out, using tilting movements if it is difficult compartment cover Removing battery compartment to move. cover ( 130) Installing battery Switch off ignition. Place battery in battery com- partment with positive terminal on left in driving direction.
  • Page 134 Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Fully open throttle once or twice. The engine management sys- tem records the throttle-valve position.

  • Page 135: Care

    Care Care products ..... 134 Washing your motorcycle ..134 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 136: 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 137: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road If plastic parts are cleaned silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts using unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Paint care auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- aged.

  • Page 138: 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 motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un- wax coating to the paint at these loaded.

  • Page 139: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 138 Riding specifications ....150 Threaded fasteners ....139 Engine .

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 80). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 80).

  • Page 141: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw on quick-re- lease axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
  • Page 142 Handlebars Value Valid Mounting of handlebar adjust- ment on lower handlebar bridge 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

  • Page 143: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke en- gine angled 55° toward front. DOHC control with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylin- der head. Integrated water pump, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cassette transmis- sion and dry-sump lubrication.

  • Page 144: Fuel

    Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen clutch opera- tion. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -4 °F ( -20 °C), Operation at low temperatures...

  • Page 145: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission inte- grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear 1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear 1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear 1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear 0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 146: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Gear ratio of final drive 2.82 Running gear Type of front suspension...

  • Page 147: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake-pad material, rear Organic Wheels and tires Tire combinations recommended at time of going...
  • Page 148 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire...

  • Page 149: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 8 A, an onboard socket With OE (Additional) onboard socket: 8 A, all onboard sockets together Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug- in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 150: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W With OE Xenon light: D2R / 35 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 151: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 91.3 in (2318 mm) Motorcycle width 38.7 in (982 mm), Across mirrors Motorcycle height 56.6 in (1438 mm), At DIN unladen weight Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver With OE Low driver's seat: 31.5 in (800 mm), Without driver Weights Unladen weight 635 lbs (288 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for...

  • Page 152: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 153: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 152 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..152 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance ..152 BMW Motorrad Service Network .

  • Page 154: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 155: 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 156: 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 157 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 158 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 159 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 160 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 161: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 162 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 163 Brake fluid Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Check, 109 Adjusting clutch lever, 67 Checking front level, 13 Technical data, 143 Self-diagnosis, 82 Checking rear level, 15 Commissioning, 136 Warning indicators, 32 Brake pads Confirmation of maintenance Accessories work, 154 Check, 107 General instructions, 95 Running in, 83 Coolant...
  • Page 164 EWS, 48 Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Electrical system Warning indicator, 27 Switching off, 58 Technical data, 147 Switching on, 57 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17, Headlight Frame Adjusting for RHD/LHD Technical data, 148 Engine traffic, 72 Front wheel stand Engine-electronics warning Headlight range, 73 Mounting, 118 indicator, 27...
  • Page 165 Instrument cluster Lights Odometer and tripmeters Lighting sensor, 18 Headlight flasher, 56 Resetting, 50 Overview, 18 High-beam headlight, 56 Selecting readings, 49 Low-beam headlight, 56 Onboard computer, 17 Parking light, 56 Jump-starting, 128 Ambient temperature, 52 Parking lights, 55 Average consumption, 53 Luggage Average speed, 53 Keys, 47...
  • Page 166 Seats Technical data Rear shock absorber system Installing driver's seat, 75 Battery, 147 Adjusting, 11 Installing passenger seat, 75 Brakes, 145 Rear suspension preload Removing driver's seat, 74 Bulbs, 148 Adjusting, 11 Clutch, 143 Removing passenger seat, 73 Rear-wheel drive Dimensions, 149 Service, 152 Technical data, 144...
  • Page 167 Tires Warning indicators, 25 Approved, 112 ABS, 32 Checking air pressure, 72 ASC, 35 Checking tread depth, 111 Display, 25 Running in, 83 DWA, 42 Technical data, 145 Onboard computer, 30 Topcase TPC, 37 Closing, 100 Warning lamps, 18 Mounting, 101 Weights Opening, 100 Technical data, 149...

  • Page 168: Reporting

    400 Seventh Street, SW., individual problems Highway Traffic Safety between you, your Washington, DC 20590. Administration (NHTSA) dealer, or BMW of You can also obtain other in addition to notifying North America, LCC. information about motor BMW of North America, LLC.
  • Page 169 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 170 Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01477712147* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 147 07.2007, 3rd Edition...

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