Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for BMW K 1600GTL
Summary of Contents for BMW K 1600GTL
- Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) K 1600 GTL...
- Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate 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 consult the index at Heated handlebar grips ..53 3 Displays ....19 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display . - Page 5 Jump-starting ... . . 126 BMW Motorrad DTC ..92 Electrical system ..148 Bulbs .
- Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....154 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 155 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....155 Maintenance proce- dures .
-
Page 7: General Instructions
General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment . -
Page 8: Overview
BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual; EWS Electronic immobilizer. more detailed informa- it is an important part of the mo- tion. -
Page 9: Equipment
BMW motorcycles are on account of country-specific maintained by consistent, on- differences. going development efforts em- If your BMW is equipped with bracing their design, equipment options or accessories not de- and accessories. For this rea- scribed in this Rider's Manual,... -
Page 11: Overviews
Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Multifunction switch, right . -
Page 13: General View, Left Side
General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir 117) Fuel filler opening ( Operating panel for the audio system (see separate user guide) Seat lock ( Control for rear-seat heat- ing (on the seat) ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Adjusting spring preload Damping adjustment Storage compartment... -
Page 15: General View, Right Side
General view, right side Vehicle Identification Num- ber (above engine oil filler neck) Onboard power socket Brake-fluid reservoir, front 114) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 116) Type plate (on front sus- pension) Wind deflection wing Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 110) Stowage compartment of... -
Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left
Multifunction switch, left Headlight high beam and flasher ( with additional LED headlight with additional LED headlight Operating additional head- lights ( Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers Windshield ( Turn signals ( Horn... - Page 17 Multi-controller and MENU button Operating the multifunction display ( Operation of the audio sys- tem (see the appropriate instructions for use) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Using DTC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA control ( Selecting favorite menu...
-
Page 18: Right
Multifunction switch, right with central locking Operation of the central locking system ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starting the engine... -
Page 19: Underneath Seat
Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Fuses ( 133) Battery ( 130) Standard tool kit ( 110) -
Page 20: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Speedometer Release for navigation slot Warning and indicator lamps ( with navigation system Navigation device ( Photocell (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Tachometer Control for tripmeters Multifunction display The brightness of the warn- ing lights and telltale lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is adapted automatically to suit am-... -
Page 21: Displays
Displays Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Range . -
Page 22: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Riding mode ( Coolant temperature Area for warnings ( Menu area ( Area for messages relating to the audio system Onboard computer display area ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) RDC readings Status indicators for seat heating ( Status indicators for han- dlebar grip heating ( with Electronic Suspen-... -
Page 23: Meaning Of Symbols
Meaning of symbols Ambient temperature Tire inflation pressures Stopwatch ( 2 Rear-seat heating ON Travel times ( 3 Heated handlebar grips Meanings of the symbols at posi- switched on tion 1: 4 Front-seat heating ON Date (display mode de- Average consumption pends on the time format 1 and 2 since last reset selected) (... -
Page 24: Range
The determined range is 5 Damping an approximate reading. 6 Vehicle load BMW Motorrad therefore recom- Tire inflation pressures Range mends that you do not try to use with Tire Pressure Control the full range before refueling. -
Page 25: Oil Level Indicator
: Check oil level during Additional information on the of 68 °F (20 °C). The figure on next refueling stop. BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure the left side 1 indicates the front Monitor is provided starting on tire's inflation pressure, while –... - Page 26 If the service is overdue the General warning light briefly shows yellow and the service symbol lights up continuously. If the vehicle covers high an- nual mileages then shorter ser- vice intervals may be required. If the countdown distance to the early service is less than If the countdown to the next 621 mls (1000 km), countdown...
-
Page 27: Warning And Indicator Lamps
Warning and indicator lamps ABS warning lamp ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning lamp ( Telltale light of the left turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Neutral indicator lamp Headlight high beam indi- cator lamp Telltale light of the right turn indicators Warning light for engine... -
Page 28: Warning Lamps
Warning lamps with additional LED Up to four warning symbols can headlight be displayed at any given time. Display The universal warning lamp lights with additional LED Warnings are displayed with the up for the most urgent warning. headlight corresponding warning lamps. The possible warnings are listed Telltale light for the auxil- on the following pages. -
Page 29: Overview Of Warning Indicators
Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobilizer is active ( play Lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( turns yellow Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing turns red... - Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Onboard system voltage critical ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Rear light failure ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Front light failure ( play Lights up yellow...
- Page 31 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up DTC deactivated ( Lights up DTC error ( Flashes red + tire pressure in Tire inflation pressure is outside ap- proved range ( + "...
- Page 32 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Flashes yellow Appears on the dis- Beam-throw adjustment of the low-beam play headlight restricted ( Appears on the dis- Headlight aiming changed ( play Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery low charge play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
- Page 33 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) frequently be too high, have placed, preferably by an autho- Refueling procedure ( 83). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. the fault rectified as quickly as possible by an authorized Coolant temperature too Fuel down to reserve...
- Page 34 Have the malfunction corrected played. thorized workshop, preferably as soon as possible at an au- an authorized BMW Motorrad thorized workshop, preferably A discharged battery leads retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad to the failure of various mo- retailer.
- Page 35 Onboard system voltage switch off consumers that are thorized workshop, preferably critical not necessary for road safety an authorized BMW Motorrad (e.g. heated body warmer or General warning lamp retailer. auxiliary headlights). shows yellow.
-
Page 36: Outside Temperature
Bulb symbol with two ar- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. ing at measured temperatures rows appears on the dis- above 37 °F (3 °C). -
Page 37: Abs Error
Dynamic Traction Control The DTC system has been deac- Have the malfunction corrected (DTC) tivated by the driver. as soon as possible at an au- Switch on DTC. thorized workshop, preferably DTC warning light flashes an authorized BMW Motorrad slowly. retailer. - Page 38 Transmission error as soon as possible at an au- thorized workshop, preferably A tire inflation pressure out- with Tire Pressure Control an authorized BMW Motorrad side the permissible toler- (TPC/RDC) retailer. ance result in poorer handling of -- -- + "...
- Page 39 In this case: following the pre-ride check. cialist service facility, preferably Have fault eliminated at a spe- Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad cialist service facility, preferably dealer. The battery for the tire inflation an authorized BMW Motorrad pressure sensor is no longer dealer.
- Page 40 If it is dark leave the motorcy- an authorized BMW Motorrad cle where it is or have it picked Possible cause: dealer. up, if possible.
- Page 41 BMW Motorrad Contact an authorized service Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized facility, preferably an authorized dealer. BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery Central locking locked drained with central locking with anti-theft alarm The locked symbol appears on the display.
-
Page 43: Operation
Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 42 Wind deflection wing....59 EWS Electronic immobilizer ..43 Cruise control . -
Page 44: Steering And Ignition Lock
Steering and ignition Switching on ignition On level ground, always turn the handlebars to the left to set the lock steering lock. Keys Turn handlebars to full left or You are provided with 2 ignition right lock position. keys. Should you lose your keys, refer to the information regard- ing the electronic immobilizer (EWS) (... -
Page 45: Ews Electronic Immobilizer
Replacement and spare keys are until the vehicle key has been only available through an autho- recognized as "authorized" for rized BMW Motorrad dealer. The your motorcycle. keys are part of an integrated se- curity system, so the retailer is... - Page 46 lected. The line representing the the number of menus depends on the options fitted to the mo- menu you are currently viewing torcycle. is grayed to show you where you are in the sequence of menus. You also have the option of pressing button 3 for direct See the separate Quick access to a favorite menu of your...
- Page 47 Setting parameters Resetting values: Selecting from a list: You can reset average values A circle 2 beside each selectable Direct selection: marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are If you move the cursor to a menu pressing the Multi-Controller to part of a selection list.
- Page 48 Exiting menu Setting numerical values: Setting relative values: If there are one or more numeri- A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 3 appears when you are in cal values between the arrows 3, set a value in a range between a submenu.
- Page 49 Language : Display lan- guage (German, English, Span- ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- tuguese) Time format 12 h / 24 h : Clock in 12- 12 h hour format ( ) or in 24- 24 h hour format ( Time format Date format : Date in By pressing the Multi-...
-
Page 50: Onboard Computer
Empty Date switched off: : No in- : Current date Logo dicator, : 6 cylinder logo, Oil level : Engine-oil level Speedo : Digital speed indi- : No reading cator Resetting average data Fact. settings : Re- Info store factory defaults (when Call up the menu and Reset! -
Page 51: Odometer
Odometer Select odometer Switch on ignition. With the stopwatch stopped, Push the Multi-Controller 1 to push the Multi-Controller 1 to the right and hold it in this po- the right to start the stopwatch. sition to reset the travel time. The stopwatch continues tim- Timing continues even if you ing even if you select some... -
Page 52: Lights
Resetting tripmeter The parking lights are a The high-beam headlight strain on the battery. Do can also be switched on Switch on ignition. not leave the ignition switched when the engine is not running. Select desired trip odometer. on longer than absolutely Parking light necessary. - Page 53 Adjusting for traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road. driving on right or driving Select the appropriate setting. on left Appears on the display. with adaptive headlight Switch on ignition. The cornering light function is Settings Call up the not active for as long as the Vehicle menu and select...
-
Page 54: Turn Indicators
Operating ground lighting with central locking If the function is switched off with ground lighting as described above, the ground Switch on ignition. lighting switches on nonethe- Settings Call up the less when you unlock the cen- Vehicle menu and select tral locking system. -
Page 55: Emergency On/Off Switch
The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. Do not operate the emergency ers place a strain on the ON/OFF switch when riding. To switch off the hazard warning battery. Do not use the hazard flashers: The engine can be switched warning flashers for longer than Switch on the ignition and off easily and quickly using the... -
Page 56: Seat Heating
The heated grips option Seat heating can be acti- can only be activated when vated only when the engine the engine is running. is running. Handle heat. Seat heating Call up the Call up the menu. menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, indicating that the heated handle- bar grips are ON. - Page 57 be switched back to the first level. 2 Switch in middle position: Heating off. 3 Switch in one-dot position: 50 % heating output. 4 Switch in two-dot position: 100 % heating output. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Select desired heating level indicating that the seat heating is with switch 1.
-
Page 58: Dynamic Traction Control
Riding mode might have been temporarily switched off. Setting driving mode Dynamic Traction Switch on ignition. Control (DTC) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Switching DTC off and on Switch on ignition. Off (once) Select Settings Call up the menu switch DTC off once, in other and select words until the ignition is next This menu cannot be called... -
Page 59: Seat
Seat Throttle turned all the way back Remove the seat Clutch actuated Once the new riding mode has been activated, the selection display disappears. The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine- characteristic and DTC adap- tation settings even after the The current setting is shown at ignition has been switched off. -
Page 60: Windshield
Installing seat Lower the rear of the seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Windshield Adjusting windshield Switch on ignition. When you pull away the wind- screen automatically returns to Disconnect plug 2 of the seat the position it was in before the heating and remove the seat. -
Page 61: Wind Deflection Wing
Do not attempt to adjust the slip- BMW approval is installed. stream deflectors unless the mo- Under these circumstances: torcycle is at a standstill. Before switching off the igni-... - Page 62 Setting road speed Acceleration Decreasing speed Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 back- ward. Speed is increased by 0.6 mph The cruise control can (1 km/h) each time button is Speed is decreased by 0.6 be set within a speed pressed.
-
Page 63: Storage Compartments
yond back position) to deacti- though you might have intended Storage compartments vate cruise-control system. slowing to a lower speed. Use the stowage Cruise control indicator lamp Indicator light for cruise- compartments goes out. control system lights up. Resuming former cruising Switching off cruise speed control... -
Page 64: Clutch
Brakes particular to electronic devices such as mobile phones and MP3 Adjusting handbrake lever players. Changing the position of Refer to the operating instruc- the brake-fluid reservoir can tions of your electronic devices allow air to penetrate the brake for possible usage restrictions. system. -
Page 65: Shifting
Shifting Eccentric, peg to shift lever Adjusting shift lever 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- tween brake lever and handle- Slacken screw 1. bar grip. Turn foot piece 2 into desired Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- position. -
Page 66: Spring Preload
Spring preload To increase spring preload, turn adjustment wheel in di- Setting rection of HIGH arrow. It is essential to set the spring To decrease spring preload, preload to suit the load carried by turn adjustment wheel in direc- the motorcycle. Increase spring tion of LOW arrow. -
Page 67: Damping
Damping Basic setting of rear Setting wheel rear-wheel damp- The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the Turn the adjusting screw as spring preload. far as it will go in the direc- A rough road surface requires tion indicated by the H arrow softer damping than a smooth and then turn it back one... - Page 68 the load variant and the damping Adjusting the suspension cursor down to set the vehicle characteristic. load. Start engine. You have a choice of three load The load cannot be set The damping can be ad- variants with any of three damp- while the motorcycle is in justed while the motorcycle ing characteristics selectable for...
-
Page 69: Central Locking
Unlocking Select the vehicle load variant Alternatively: Press button 1 you want. on the remote control. The suspension adjusts to suit The two stowage compart- the new setting and the ESA ments in the side panels, the reading changes accordingly. cases and the topcase are The symbols for vehicle load locked. - Page 70 are described in the corre- position, then turn it to the dot invariably log on all the remote sponding section. position and press in the lock controls in the set. barrel. with ground lighting Enable logon of the remote The release lever pops open. controls as follows: The ground lighting is switched on for a brief period.
- Page 71 Switch on ignition. You can now proceed to log on To complete logon: all the remote controls. Switch off ignition. Step through the following pro- Three acoustic signals sound. cedure with each remote con- Logon is also ended when trol in turn: four remote controls have been logged on.
-
Page 72: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Replacing battery of Using batteries of the wrong type or inserting remote control batteries with reversed polarity If you press a button on the re- can destroy the device. mote control and the LED does Use a battery compliant with the not show or lights up only briefly: manufacturer's specifications. - Page 73 Activation with remote Customizing anti-theft alarm settings ( 73). control Switch off ignition. with anti-theft alarm Activation takes 30 seconds to with central locking complete. Turn indicators are illuminated Switch off ignition. twice. Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm system is acti- vated.
- Page 74 Confirmation tone sounds Confirmation tone sounds three An alarm lasts for approximately twice (if programmed). times (if programmed). 26 seconds. During the alarm, an alarm tone sounds and Anti-theft alarm system is acti- Motion sensor is deactivated. the turn indicators flash. The vated.
- Page 75 when the ignition is switched on. Anti-theft alarm is deactivated. the alarm function automatically The anti-theft alarm system indi- becomes active again after 30 Deactivation with remote cator lamp then signals the rea- seconds when "Activation after control son for the alarm for one minute. ignition off"...
-
Page 76: Tires
when the alarm is switched on Tire pressure, front or off. Operat. tone Turn indicators flash as only 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire confirmation when anti-theft cold) alarm is switched on or off. Make the desired adjustment Tire pressure, rear using the Multi-Controller. -
Page 77: Riding
Riding Safety instructions ....76 Checklist ......77 Starting . -
Page 78: Safety Instructions
Your authorized top speed as indicated on label odorless but highly toxic. BMW Motorrad retailer will be in case. Inhaling exhaust fumes happy to advise you and has Observe maximum payload and... -
Page 79: Checklist
Risk of burn injury Comply with all specified main- ure of safety-related functions. tenance intervals. Damage caused in this way is Engine and exhaust system not covered by the warranty. become very hot when the Unburned fuel will destroy Do not make any modifications. vehicle is in use. -
Page 80: Starting
Starting and twist the throttle grip Pre-Ride Check slightly. The instrument cluster runs a Starting the engine test of the 'General' warning light Switch on ignition. when the ignition is switched on: Pre-Ride Check in progress. this is the "Pre-Ride-Check". The test is aborted if you start ABS self-diagnosis in progress. - Page 81 The readiness for operation ABS warning light flashes. an authorized BMW Motorrad of the BMW Motorrad DTC is retailer. checked by the self-diagnosis. The self-diagnosis routine runs ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis...
-
Page 82: Breaking In
Phase 2 thorized workshop, preferably Engine run-in speed an authorized BMW Motorrad Checking the diagnosable retailer. system components while driving. The engine must be <6000 min (Odometer Breaking in running and the motorcycle reading 186...621 miles must reach a speed of at Engine (300...1000 km)) -
Page 83: Brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake to the road surface. The dynamic load distribution be- disks and the brake pads result in BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- tween the front and rear wheel a decrease in the braking action. vents the front wheel from lock- changes during braking. -
Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle
under the stand is level and When driving in the rain and Always check that the ground through puddles. under the stand is level and firm. firm. After washing the motorcycle. Excessive movements When driving on roads spread could result in the center Fold out side stand and park with salt. - Page 85 Ethanol E85 might damage Fuel attacks plastic sur- the engine and fuel supply faces, making them cloudy system. or unattractive. Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel Immediately wipe off plastic parts with an ethanol content of 85 %, after contact with fuel. or with Flex Fuel.
-
Page 86: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans
fuel warning lamp will not be switched off. Usable fuel quantity Approx. 7 gal (Approx. 26.5 l) Reserve fuel quantity The motorcycle can tip The ball joint and the brake away to the side and fall lines can suffer damage. Approx. - Page 87 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten- sion. Do not pull the straps over the footrests. Uniformly tighten all the straps.
-
Page 89: Technology In
Integral ABS ......89 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....92 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC ..93 ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjust- ment . -
Page 90: Riding Mode
Riding mode that the DTC system offers de- ROAD creases accordingly. In this mode the full engine Selection Therefore, consider the follow- output is available. Power Three riding modes enable the ing when selecting the riding increase when you open the motorcycle's characteristics to mode: The sportier the setting, throttle is more direct than in... -
Page 91: Brake System With
The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the clutch must be actuated. adapts the braking force distribu- If the maximum transferrable tion between the front and rear... - Page 92 Consequently, ABS does not in- How is the BMW Motorrad less of the road surface condi- tervene until very late, if at all. Integral ABS noticeable to tion.
- Page 93 Reserves for safety Heating up on the main or aux- ABS? But remember: the potentially iliary stand at idle or with gear The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS shorter braking distances which engaged. ensures driving stability on any BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-...
-
Page 94: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc
BMW Motorrad Do not reduce the additional BMW Motorrad DTC? safety provided with risky BMW Motorrad DTC is designed with Dynamic Traction Control driving. as an assistant system for the (DTC) rider and for use on public roads. -
Page 95: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc
The In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- ature and the inflation pressure tire temperature is dependent on ommends turning back the throt-... -
Page 96: Esa Ii Electronic Suspension Adjust
compensated with the air pres- the damping levels are set on The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature-compen- sure tester at the filling station. both spring struts and the spring sated in the multifunction display; base and spring rate are set on Example: According to the the rear spring strut. - Page 97 It is possible to electrically change the spring rate through the combination of a conventional coil spring with a plastic element (Elastogran), the lateral expansion of which can be electrohydraulically limited using a displaceable sleeve. The more the sleeve surrounds the plastic element, the more its expansion is limited and the spring rate increases.
-
Page 99: Accessories
Accessories General instructions ....98 Onboard power sockets ... . 98 Navigation device ....99 Case . -
Page 100: General Instructions
Use only parts and accessories You will find all optional acces- exceeded. approved by BMW for your sories from BMW Motorrad at If several onboard sockets are motorcycle. our Internet site: "www.bmw-... -
Page 101: Navigation Device
Navigation device Operating electrical acces- sories with navigation system You can start using electrical ac- Installing navigation cessories connected to an on- board socket only when the ig- device nition is switched on. If you sub- Switch on ignition. sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off if the power drain caused by their electrical consumers is high. - Page 102 Check that the navigation de- Pull slot cover up as far as it vice is secure in the cradle. will go. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position. Removing navigation device Switch on ignition.
- Page 103 Operating navigation view zooms in on the map de- Special functions tail. device Integration of the BMW Motorrad Zoom – : Performs functions Navigator IV into the If applicable, switch on the nav- marked with a minus sign - K 1600 GT / K 1600 GTL series igation device.
-
Page 104: Case
PIN to be entered is issued. Security settings Screen brightness The BMW Motorrad Navigator Screen brightness is adjusted by IV can be secured against unau- the motorcycle while the unit is thorized use with a four-digit PIN cradled. - Page 105 Pull the release lever all the Push release lever 2 down, way up and open the lid of the continuing until it engages. case. Turn key in case lock into LOCK position and remove. Closing case Removing case Pull carry handle 3 up as far as it will go.
-
Page 106: Topcase
Topcase Opening topcase with central locking If applicable, open the central locking. Insert case in brackets 4. Press lock barrel 1 forward. Release lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase. - Page 107 Closing the topcase Removing topcase Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Switch off ignition. Pull release lever 2 all the way Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift the rear of the seat. Close topcase lid and hold it down.
- Page 108 Push slide latch 2 toward the Raise the rear of the topcase Set the topcase on the lug- outside and hold it in this posi- and pull it off luggage rack. gage carrier. tion. Open topcase ( 104). Mounting topcase Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise If applicable, empty the top- as far as it will go.
- Page 109 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Do not attempt to set the mo- torcycle in motion. Make sure that the topcase is correctly Work the cable into position at Position the seat with...
-
Page 111: Maintenance
Maintenance General instructions ....110 Onboard tool kit ....110 Engine oil . -
Page 112: General Instructions
The higher the temperature, described here. If you are in the higher the level of oil in the doubt, consult an authorized sump. Checking the oil level with workshop, preferably your au- the engine cold or after a short thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. - Page 113 trip leads to misinterpretations of the oil fill quantity. To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level with the en- gine at operating temperature. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle at operating temperature on its Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe center stand.
-
Page 114: Brake System
Have fluid level corrected by an engine damage. authorized workshop, preferably Have the brakes checked at an Always make sure that the oil an authorized BMW Motorrad authorized workshop, preferably level is correct. retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. - Page 115 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Conduct a visual inspection of BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake pad thickness. View- ing direction: from below to- Front brake-pad wear Check rear brake pad ward brake pads 1.
- Page 116 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Check brake fluid level in front Rear brake-pad wear BMW Motorrad dealer. brake-fluid reservoir 1. limit The brake fluid level in the Checking front brake fluid min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
-
Page 117: Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level
BMW Motorrad re- tailer. If the lower edge of the black bellows in the brake-fluid reser- voir is below the MAX graduation: Check front brake pad thick- ness ( 112). Checking rear brake fluid Check level of brake fluid in... -
Page 118: Coolant
BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Check coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Allow the engine to cool down. Rear brake fluid level Coolant, specified level Brake fluid, DOT4 between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank... -
Page 119: Clutch
Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- Check clutch function rized workshop, preferably an Pull back the clutch lever. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Pressure point must be clearly tailer. perceptible. Wheel rims and tires If no clear pressure point can be... -
Page 120: Wheels
Make sure ground is level and For every size of tire, due to conversion to others than firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and the wheels installed as standard Measure tire tread depth in approved certain makes as... -
Page 121: Removing Front Wheel
BMW Motorrad retailer or the authorized workshop of the TPC/RDC sensor. Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. Unclip retaining clip 1 holding If tires are inexpertly re- the sensor cable to the brake moved, the RDC sensors line. - Page 122 BMW Motorrad recommends brake disks. the BMW Motorrad front wheel bly. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers Mounting front wheel stand 124).
-
Page 123: Installing Front Wheel
3 with loosen or remove the left clamp- Always have the tightening torque. ing device. torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an Remove right-hand axle clamp- authorized BMW Motorrad ing screw 2. retailer. - Page 124 Quick-release axle in Front brake caliper on threaded bush (wheel wheel carrier carrier) 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Tighten the right-hand axle clamping screw 2 with the specified torque. Clamping screw for Insert ABS sensor into hole quick-release axle to and install screw 1.
-
Page 125: Removing Rear Wheel
Install front wheel cover and fit Remove screws 1 on left and Danger of burns from the screws 1 on right and left. right. hot exhaust system. Remove the license-plate car- Do not touch the exhaust sys- Removing rear wheel rier. -
Page 126: Front Wheel Stand
Roll and mount rear wheel onto stand rear wheel support. 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands. A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel alone can fall over. - Page 127 BMW Motorrad front wheel Center front wheel stand rela- Tighten locating screws 1. stand. tive to front wheel and push it against front axle.
-
Page 128: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting terminal while connecting fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. the other end to discharged The wires leading to the battery's negative terminal. Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have Start engine of the vehicle with battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate discharged battery in usual 12 V can damage the motorcycle... - Page 129 in the same way on the right side. Remove screw 1. Remove screws 1. Switch on the ignition and raise Work speaker unit 2 to the rear the windscreen to its highest to remove. Turn slipstream deflector 1 out. position. Remove screw 2 and work Remove screw 2 and work side cover 3 to the rear and...
- Page 130 Turn covers 1 counterclock- Release spring clip 3 at left Install bulb 4 while ensuring wise to remove. and right and swing it up. correct position of lug 5. Remove bulb 4. Insert spring clip 3. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass against...
- Page 131 Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- Seat the speaker unit in Hold hand protector 3 in posi- stall. mount 4. tion and install screw 2. Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to its lowest position. Install screw 1.
-
Page 132: Battery
Do not top up with water pose, preferably an authorized Be sure to read and comply BMW Motorrad retailer. with the instructions for charg- Replace LED tail light ing the battery on the following Hold side cover 3 in position... - Page 133 BMW Motorrad has devel- If the multifunction display Charge disconnected battery oped a trickle-charger spe- and indicator lamps fail to via onboard socket. cially designed for compatibility light up when you switch on the The motorcycle's onboard with the electronics of your mo-...
-
Page 134: Remove Battery
Installing battery Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Place battery in battery com- charger's terminal clips from partment, positive terminal on the battery terminals. right in direction of travel. In the case of longer peri- ods when the motorcycle is not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly. -
Page 135: Fuses
If the fuses blow frequently, Fuse box Anti-theft alarm have the electrical system Numbering of the fuses as checked by an authorized spe- per label on lid of fuse box: cialized workshop, preferably a Not in use BMW Motorrad retailer. -
Page 137: Care
Care Care products ..... 136 Washing your vehicle ....136 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . -
Page 138: Care Products
Brake early until the brake disks and pads are dry. BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and effect of salt. care products available at your mover to soften and wash off... -
Page 139: Paint Care
BMW clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Motorrad recommends remov- ish for additional treatment. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective... -
Page 140: Storing Motorcycle
Protective wax coating To preserve the finish of your vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- mends using BMW Car Wax or agents that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes. When water fails to form beads on the paint surface this indicates... -
Page 141: Technical Data
Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 140 Weights ......152 Threaded fasteners . -
Page 142: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 83). -
Page 143: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 30 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) -
Page 144: Engine
Engine Engine design Transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, integral six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 1649 cc (1649 cm Cylinder bore 2.8 in (72 mm) Piston stroke 2.7 in (67.5 mm) Compression ratio 12,2:1... -
Page 145: Fuel
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 7 gal (Approx. 26.5 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 1.2 gal (4.5 l), with filter change Products recommended by BMW Motorrad... -
Page 146: Clutch
Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.617, Primary gear ratio 1.941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.428 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear 0.958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear 0.913 (21:23 teeth), Angle drive... -
Page 147: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.75 (33:12) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension... -
Page 148: Brakes
Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step- lessly adjustable. with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. -
Page 149: Wheels And Tires
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- motorrad.com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"... -
Page 150: Electrical System
Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A, all onboard sockets together Battery Battery design Gel battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 19 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), new 0.04 in (1.0 mm), wear limit Bulbs... - Page 151 Fuses Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box not in use, Slot 1 not in use, Slot 2 not in use, Slot 3 4 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tire pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system...
-
Page 152: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Anti-theft alarm system with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm Activation time during commissioning 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of remote control 32.8 ft (10 m) Signal frequency 25 kHz, broadband Transmission frequency... -
Page 153: Frame
Frame Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on light alloy rear frame Location of type plate Wheel carrier, front right Location of the vehicle identification number Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Motorcycle length 98 in (2490 mm), over topcase Motorcycle height 57.7 in (1465 mm), across windshield at DIN un-... -
Page 154: Weights
Weights Unladen weight 767 lbs (348 kg), DIN unladen weight, with cases and topcase, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 1235 lbs (560 kg) Maximum payload 467 lbs (212 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) -
Page 155: Service
Service Reporting safety defects ... 154 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 155 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......155 Maintenance procedures . -
Page 156: 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 157: Bmw Motorrad Service
BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (BMW Roadside To ensure that your BMW con- Assistance, breakdown assis- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- tance, vehicle recovery and re- dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend trieval, etc.). - Page 158 BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.
-
Page 159: 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 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 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 162 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 163 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 164: 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 165 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
-
Page 167: Appendix
Appendix Certificates ......166 RDC certificate ....170... -
Page 168: Certificates
Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ... - Page 169 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤΑ Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ ΣΙ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤΙΩΔΕΙ ΑΠΑΙΣΗΕΙ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ ΛΟΙΠΕ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΦΕΣΙΚΕ...
- Page 170 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
- Page 171 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...
-
Page 172: Rdc Certificate
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). -
Page 173: Index
Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 62 Charging connected Checking operation, 112 Self-diagnosis, 79 battery, 131 Safety instructions, 81 Technology in detail, 89 Charging disconnected Technical data, 146 Warning indicators, 34 battery, 131 Bulbs Accessories Installing, 132 Replace bulb for high-beam General instructions, 98 Maintenance instructions, 130... - Page 174 Clutch Driving mode Technical data, 143 Adjusting handlebar lever, 62 Adjusting, 56 Topping up, 112 Checking fluid level, 117 Technology in detail, 88 Warning for engine oil level, 32 Checking operation, 117 Equipment, 7 Control, 14 Fluid reservoir, 11 Operating, 56 Technical data, 144 Control, 14 Self-diagnosis, 79...
- Page 175 Immobilizer Maintenance Ground lighting Spare key, 43 General instructions, 110 Operating, 52 Warning indicator, 31 Maintenance intervals, 155 Indicator lights, 18 Mirrors Overview, 25 Hazard warning flashers Adjusting, 63 Instrument cluster Control, 14 Mobility Services, 155 Ambient light sensor, 18 Operating, 52 Motorcycle Overview, 18...
- Page 176 Right-hand multifunction Navigation devices Safety instructions switch, 16 Installing, 99 On braking, 81 Underneath seat, 17 Operating, 101 On riding, 76 Warning and indicator Removing, 100 Seat lamps, 25 Installing, 57 Locking mechanism, 11 Odometer and tripmeters Pre-ride check, 78 Removing, 57 Operating, 49 Seat heating...
- Page 177 Steering lock Suspension, 145 Turn indicators Control, 14 Locking, 42 Transmission, 144 Operating, 52 Storage compartment Weights, 152 Type plate Operating, 61 Wheels and tires, 147 Position on vehicle, 13 Position on vehicle, 11, 13 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Display, 22 Switching off, 82 Rim sticker, 118 Symbols...
- Page 178 Headlight in unknown position, 38 Immobilizer, 31 Outside temperature warning, 34 Service, 39 Tire Pressure Monitor, 36 Undervoltage, 33 Warning lamps, 18 Overview, 25 Weights Payload table, 17 Technical data, 152 Wheels Check wheel rims, 117 Installing front wheel, 121 Installing rear wheel, 123 Removing front wheel, 119 Removing rear wheel, 123...
- Page 179 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
- Page 180 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold BMW recommends *01418550267* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 267 08.2013, 4th edition, 07...