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Rider's Manual R 1200 GS Adventure BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
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Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
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20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, at tyre temperat- ure: 20 °C 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with lug- gage, at tyre temperature: 20 °C BMW recommends *01417712321* Order No. 01 41 7 712 321 09.2007, 1st edition *01417712321*...
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We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.
(DIN). Versions for individual countries may differ. items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...
General view, left side Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjustment of windscreen Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument cluster) ( Clutch-fluid reservoir 115) Type plate (on frame, be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Power socket ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Engine-oil filler neck...
General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 113) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 132) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 114)
Handlebar fitting, left Operating the odometer 47), Operating the on- board computer Operation of the auxiliary headlights Operating the ABS 57), Operating ASC Operating ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 55), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...
Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light, anti-theft alarm, and sensor for instrument lighting Operating the odometer 47), Operation of the clock ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.
Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 20 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .
Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol Flashing turn indicators, left indicate the engine temperature.
BMW the Pre-Ride Check completes. steps of 100 km and is shown Motorrad dealer. Month and year are both shown briefly after the Pre-Ride Check Status indicators with completes.
Status indicators Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. with tyre pressure Mode of presentation monitoring (RDC) Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 show- Temperature-compensated ing in combination with a warning tyre-pressures word, for example 2 or in com- bination with one of the warning symbols 3.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS ! the display. Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( appears FUEL ! on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
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Have the defective key re- gine runs in emergency operating Refuelling ( placed, preferably by an au- mode. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. You can continue to ride, but Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- Fuel down to reserve...
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BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil. the engine or the ABS. This can dealer. result in dangerous situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue your Insufficient engine oil The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey. pressure cient.
Mode of presentation replaced. Consult a specialist front and rear ( 128) workshop, preferably an author- Bulbs defective ised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light lights Front light bulb defective up yellow. appears on the dis- LAMPF ! appears on the dis- LAMPS ! play.
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The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil pears on the dis- play. Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...
The detailed descriptions relating the oil sight glass reveals that the to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS oil level is correct. start on page ( 88), and you Seek the advice of a specialist...
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
'General' warning light 1. function is not available. Bear The detailed descriptions relating ABS deactivated in mind the more detailed in- to BMW Motorrad ASC start on formation on situations that can ABS warning light shows. page ( 90), and you will find lead to an ABS fault ( 89).
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play Appears on the dis- Quick-flashes yel- Off-road ASC intervention ( play Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis in off-road mode not completed ( Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play...
ASC intervention Self-diagnosis in off-road flashes for longer than ASC in- tervention lasts. This affords the mode not completed General warning light quick- rider visual feedback on control flashes yellow. Off-road ASC symbol slow- intervention even after the critical flashes. ASC symbol appears on situation has been dealt with.
The tyre-pressure readings are General warning light lights The detailed descriptions relating based on a reference tyre tem- to BMW Motorrad RDC start on up yellow. perature of 20 °C ( 93). page ( 92), and you will find...
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre symbol ap- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted pears on the dis- tolerance ( play. The critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Tyre symbol ap- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- pears on the dis- ance ( play.
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak RDC! the display.
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Measured tyre pressure is out- damage by a specialist side permitted tolerance. workshop, preferably an Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad Check the tyre for damage and to the limit of permitted toler- to ascertain whether the mo- dealer.
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Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred dealer. specialist workshop, preferably unless the 'General' warning...
Ride Check and relate to the ca- Seek the advice of a specialist pacity of the internal battery that workshop, preferably an author- supplies power to the anti-theft ised BMW Motorrad dealer. alarm. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
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Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( DWALO ! on the display. Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( DWA ! the display.
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Seek the advice of a specialist proportion of its original capa- workshop, preferably an author- city. There is no assurance of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.
Pre-ride check is performed. with aluminium topcase If you wish you can arrange to have the cases and the top- with BMW Motorrad Integral case fitted with locks that can Turn the key to position 2. ABS II be opened with this key as well.
On level ground, always turn the You can also have your author- multifunction display. handlebars to the left to set the ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar steering lock.
You can obtain replacement/extra ing (RDC) keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- ity system, so the dealer is un- Alternatively, repeatedly press der an obligation to check the...
Odometer and with on-board computer tripmeters with tyre pressure monitoring Selecting readings (RDC) Switch on the ignition. Hold down the button. Hours reading 3 flashes. Press the button. The hours reading increments by one each time you press Repeatedly press button 2 until the button.
without on-board computer without tyre pressure monitor- ing (RDC) The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1. rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero. ton is pressed it moves one step without on-board computer through the following sequence: Alternatively, press button 2.
The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. If you prefer, you can use but-...
Average consumption tion to the risk of black ice form- ing. The display automatically Range switches from any other mode Oil level to the temperature reading when Tyre pressures (OE) the temperature drops below this Ambient temperature threshold for the first time. Average speed Press button 1.
Resetting average speed Average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average speed. Press and hold down button 1. Average consumption is reset Average consumption 1 is cal- to zero. culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by Press and hold down button 1.
"Check an approximate reading. Engine idling for at least 10 oil level" message appears even Consequently, BMW Motorrad seconds. though the oil level in the oil recommends that you should not sight glass is correct. In this...
BMW Motorrad dealer. with the clock. If the motorcycle is equipped Tyre pressure with an on-board computer, the monitoring RDC tyre-pressure readings alternate with the clock and the values of Viewing tyre-pressure the on-board computer.
Switching off parking When the engine is not High-beam headlight switched running you can switch on off. lights the lights by switching on the ig- Press the bottom section of Switch the ignition on and then nition and either switching on the full-beam headlight switch 1.
Turn indicators Switching on right Cancelling turn indicators flashing turn indicators Switching on left flashing Switch on the ignition. turn indicators The turn indicators are can- Switch on the ignition. celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a you have ridden for approxim-...
Emergency off switch warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. (kill switch) Left and right turn indicator If you press a turn-indicat- telltale lights flash. or button with the ignition Switch off the ignition. switched on, the turn-indicator The hazard warning flashers function is activated instead of...
Grip heating can the run position. be activated only when the en- BMW Motorrad Integral gine is running. The increase in power con- sumption caused by the Deactivating ABS function...
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Activating ABS function ABS warning light remains The ABS function is deactiv- ated, but the integral function remains active. Response with ABS deactivated If you deactivate the ABS, the Press and hold down button 1 function is initially disabled for until the ABS warning light the front wheel only.
Switching and Control ASC deactivating ASC function Operation Switch on the ignition. The BMW Motorrad ASC sys- Press and hold down button 1 You have the option of de- tem can be deactivated and ac- until the ASC symbol changes...
Press and hold down button 1 ASC symbol no longer Turn the front seat upside until the ASC symbol changes shows; if ASC self-diagnos- down. status again. is has not completed the ASC symbol flashes. ASC symbol appears on the display. Release button 1 within two seconds.
Windscreen Clutch Adjusting windscreen Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the The front seat can work motorcycle can lead to accidents.
brake lever unless the motorcycle Adjustable footbrake lever The adjusting screw is indexed and is easier to is at a standstill. You can adjust the footbrake turn if you push the clutch lever lever for riding seated or stand- forward. ing on the footrest pegs.
If you have difficulties shifting gear consult a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tighten screw 1 to the spe- cified tightening torque.
Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over Peg to gearshift lever the threaded fastener. Handlebars 8 Nm Adjusting handlebars Mirrors You can turn the handlebar clamping blocks 180° to increase Adjusting mirrors or decrease handlebar reach. Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the mirror arm.
Spring preload at front Adjust the damping characteristic preferably an authorised BMW wheel to suit spring preload. Motorrad dealer. Make sure the ground is level without Electronic Suspen-...
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Adjusting spring preload ection indicated by the LOW Spring preload at front while the motorcycle is be- arrow. wheel ing ridden can lead to accidents. Basic setting of spring Do not attempt to adjust spring Spring preload at setting 5 preload, rear preload unless the motorcycle is (For riding off-road)
ber of slots that are visible (five when the adjuster is at the LOW stop). Damping Damping Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor- cycle is ridden and to suit spring If you want a harder damping There is a risk of injury preload.
Calling up settings Basic setting of rear-sus- Switch on the ignition. pension damping charac- teristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the dir- ection indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direction indicated by the S The damping characteristic is arrow.
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If you have selected a spring pre- Wait until adjustment com- load setting for off-road riding, pletes (reading stops flashing) the display starts at the current before pulling away. status and cycles through the If the temperature is very low, following sequence: take the weight off the motor- : Soft damping charac-...
while spring preload adjustment One-up Check tyre pressures against is in progress. the data below. One-up with luggage Tyre pressure, front Tyres Checking tyre pressure Two-up (with luggage) 2.2 bar (One-up, at tyre tem- Incorrect tyre pressures im- perature 20 °C) pair the motorcycle's hand- The possible settings for off-road 2.5 bar (Two-up and/or with...
Consult a specialist work- driving on left/driving on shop, preferably an au- right thorised BMW Motorrad deal- If the motorcycle is ridden in a er, if you are unsure whether country where the opposite rule the headlight basic setting is of the road applies, its asymmet- correct.
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Installing front seat Turn key 1 clockwise in the Turn key 1 counter-clockwise seat lock, while pressing down in the seat lock, while press- Engage front seat 3 in the front part of rear seat 2. ing down the rear part of front mounts 4.
Helmet holder slightly forward and then press the seat firmly down. Securing helmet to The front seat engages with an motorcycle audible click. Remove the front seat ( Install the rear seat ( Installing rear seat Install the front seat ( The helmet catch can scratch the panelling.
Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...
Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.
Pre-ride check is performed. the side stand. Brake-fluid levels, front and rear Clutch Gearbox with BMW Motorrad Integral Clutch fluid level ABS II You can start the engine when Damping-characteristic setting the gearbox is in neutral or if you Switch on the ignition.
ABS self-diagnosis The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if bat- appears on the dis- CHECK! BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- tery voltage is too low. Recharge play. forms self-diagnosis to ensure the battery before you start the its operability. Self-diagnosis is...
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Test of the diagnosis-compat- specialist workshop, preferably ible system components while Possible national variant of an authorised BMW Motorrad the motorcycle is on the move. the ABS warning light. dealer. ASC symbol slow-flashes. Phase 2...
New tyres have a smooth sur- specialist workshop, preferably face. This must be roughened by Running-in speed an authorised BMW Motorrad riding in a restrained manner at dealer. various heel angles until the tyres are run in. This running in pro- <4000 min...
Remember to You can deactivate the ABS cleaned. pull the clutch at the same time. function of the BMW Motor- The brake pads will wear In the "panic braking situations" rad Integral ABS for off-road- more rapidly if you ride fre-...
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Dirt or mud on brakes with BMW Motorrad Integral brakes might not take effect ABS II immediately. When riding on loose sur- Apply the brakes in good time ABS has to intervene to keep faces or muddy roads, the until the brakes have dried out.
Parking your Removing motorcycle Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken from side stand motorcycle by the stand and dismount to Unlock the steering lock. Placing motorcycle on the left. From the left, grip the handle- side stand If the motorcycle is on the bars with both hands.
Placing motorcycle on Refuelling Excessive movements could cause the centre centre stand Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the If the ground is soft or un- naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in even, there is no guaran- fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- consequence.
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stream deflectors immediately Usable fuel capacity if they come into contact with fuel. approx. 33 l Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Reserve fuel Use only unleaded fuel. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- ≥4 l cycle on its stand.
Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..... . 88 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....90 Tyre pressure monitoring .
ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
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Rear wheel lift What is the design ing force accordingly to achieve optimum braking. baseline for BMW The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Motorrad Integral ABS? incorporates a rear-wheel lift-de- What feedback does the tector function to prevent the Within the limits imposed by...
Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW How does ASC work? a gear engaged. Motorrad ABS is always main- The BMW Motorrad ASC com-...
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Motorrad ASC? ity for assessing road and traffic messages can be issued. BMW Motorrad ASC is designed conditions and adopting his or The BMW Motorrad ASC can as an assistant system for the her style of riding accordingly.
The BWM Motorrad ASC is un- is achieved. Under these trate four sensors, so two dif- able to control a situation of this circumstances, BMW Motorrad ferent sets of wheels with RDC nature. ASC should be deactivated. sensors can be alternated on Tyre pressure the motorcycle.
Tyre pressure is a temperature- ment at ambient temperatures Compare the RDC readings sensitive variable: pressure in- below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- on the multifunction display creases as tyre temperature rises commends adjusting the sus- with the value in the table on...
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R 1200 GS incor- um. It can be used, for example, porates the road-riding modes in terrain where the likelihood of from other BMW models, plus having to negotiate bumps and special off-roading modes en- holes in the ground necessit-...
Luggage system is minimised, In order Payload of aluminium to ensure that the drain on the Correct loading cases on-board power supply system Overloading and imbal- is minimised, the supply to the with aluminium case anced loads can adversely power socket is cut off approxim- ≤10 kg ately 15 minutes after the ignition affect the motorcycle's handling.
BMW ≤180 km/h Motorrad offers a "watertight Note the maximum permissible bag" as an optional accessory...
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Closing cases Pull catch 2 up as far as it will Turn key 1 clockwise. go, while pressing down on the The case lock is engaged. Push case lid and catch 2 case lid. Remove the key. down, engaging the catch hook The catch is open.
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The case is unlocked. Disengage retainer 1. Engage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Push catch 2 in as far as it will Open the second catch of the Removing cases go, while holding the case. case lid.
Installing case Remove the key. Topcase Topcase and off-roading It is advisable to either remove the topcase or fit the backrest cushion available as an optional accessory if you intend off-road- ing. Press catch 2 out as far as it Opening topcase will go.
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The topcase is locked. Remove the key. Removing topcase Pull catch 2 up as far as it will Push topcase lid and catch 2 go, while pressing down on the down, engaging the catch hook topcase lid. in the topcase lid. The catch is open.
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Installing topcase Press catch 2 down as far as it Press the topcase down until will go. it is seated flat on the topcase Position the topcase on the carrier. topcase mount in such a way that hooks 3 are just behind rails 4.
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cushion available as an optional to push the motorcycle forward The topcase is locked. off its centre stand. accessory. Remove the key. Repositioning topcase Adjustable topcase mount mount The topcase mount can be in- stalled on the luggage carrier or instead of the rear seat.
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Install the topcase mounts at the desired angle in holes 1.
DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for Extension for screwdriver driver with star-head and your motorcycle, which is avail- blade plain tips able from your authorised BMW Open-ended spanner Motorrad dealer. Width across flats 14 Open-ended spanner Some of the work calls for spe-...
On-board toolkit service Adapter check the oil level only after a lengthy trip. To accommodate the 1/ 4" bits and the 9x12 mm Check that the engine is at op- and the 3/8" universal-joint erating temperature, make sure adapter the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its Engine oil centre stand with the engine...
BMW Mo- also applies if the oil level is too torrad dealer. high. Always make sure that the oil Topping up engine oil level is correct. Make sure the ground is level Top up the engine oil to the and firm and place the motor- specified level.
Have the brakes checked by a Under these circumstances have specialist workshop, preferably the brake system checked by a an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads dealer.
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(grooves) must be clearly cycle on its stand. visible. If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
50 % Have the brake pads replaced One ring visible: brake-pad by a specialist workshop, thickness is at least 25 % preferably an authorised BMW No rings visible: brake pads Motorrad dealer. worn to wear limit; check as described above...
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MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal, mo- torcycle upright) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad reservoir 1. dealer. The brake fluid level in the Checking clutch fluid level DOT4 brake fluid brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear.
BMW Motorrad dealer. The clutch system is filled with a special hydraulic fluid that does not have to be changed. Tyres Check the clutch fluid level in Checking tyre tread depth Clutch fluid level reservoir 1.
Visually inspect the rims for Tyre recommendation defects. Top speed For each size of tyre BMW Mo- Have damaged rims checked The motorcycle's top torrad tests and classifies as and, if necessary, replaced by a speed might be higher than roadworthy certain makes.
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RDC label BMW Motorrad recommends The sensor rings are essential using only tyres tested by BMW for correct road-speed calcula- Motorrad. tion, and they too must match the motorcycle's control sys- You can obtain detailed informa- tems and consequently cannot tion from your authorised BMW be changed.
Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral Force the brake pads slightly ABS II apart by rocking brake calipers 2 back and forth A Once the calipers have against brake discs 3.
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Release axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacing bushing 4 from the front-wheel hub. Remove quick-release axle 3, while supporting the wheel. Remove screw 1 and remove Installing front wheel the ABS sensor from its bore.
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Always have the security of the with BMW Motorrad Integral fasteners checked by a specialist ABS II workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Raise the front wheel, insert quick-release axle 3 and tight- en to specified torque. Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 1.
Removing rear wheel with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Install securing screws 1 on left and right and tighten to Engage first gear.
Threaded fasteners not stand before lifting the front tightened to the specified Tightening sequence: Tight- wheel with the BMW Motorrad torque can work loose or their en in diagonally opposite se- front-wheel stand. threads can suffer damage.
Slacken adjusting screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so Apply uniform pressure to push that the front forks are securely the front-wheel stand down Push the two adapters 2 apart seated. and raise the motorcycle. until the front forks fit between them.
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Replace the low-beam Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a and high-beam headlight complete set of spare bulbs if bulb possible. If it is not standing firmly, The bulb is pressurised and the motorcycle could topple can cause injury if dam- in the course of the operations aged.
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Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam head- light H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. Install plug 3. Install bulb 5, making sure that Release spring clips 4 at top Turn cover 1 for high-beam tab 6 is correctly positioned.
Make sure that the wording Replace the defective bulb. TOP is at the top. Bulb for parking light Replacing parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
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Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise headlight housing. and remove it from the bulb housing. Replacing turn indicator Replace the defective bulb. bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, Bulbs for flashing turn the motorcycle could topple indicators, front in the course of the operations...
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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Disconnect plug 1. it in the bulb housing. Slacken screw 2. Replacing auxiliary- Pivot the headlight lens for- headlight bulbs ward. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
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Push bulb cover 4 down to Replace the defective bulb. remove. Bulb for auxiliary head- light with auxiliary headlights H11 / 12 V / 55 W Push bulb housing 5 up into the holder from below. Pull bulb housing 5 down until it is clear of the holder.
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Replacing fuses for gether and remove the fuse cover. auxiliary headlights Replace the defective fuse. Fuse for auxiliary head- light with auxiliary headlights 7.5 A Tighten screw 2. Connect plug 1. Adjust the headlight so that Open fuse box 1. it does not dazzle oncoming traffic.
Air filter Remove the air filter Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove the front seat ( Remove screw 3. Push out both retainers 1 by pressing at rear. Pull the side cover at 4 and 5 to disengage it from the hold- Pull the intake air pipe out of ers.
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Installing air filter Position the air intake pipe on Check that the throttle-valve the air filter housing and push it cable is seated in guide 4 of Insert air filter 3 into the air fil- into holder 2. the intake and that the throttle ter housing at the top.
Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips Seat the fuel-tank cover Hold the cover in position and of the jump leads are accident- in holder 7 and install two...
in the course of the operations ative terminal of the discharged Remember to reinstall the pro- described below. battery. tective cap on the battery's positive terminal. Always make sure that the The spring-strut screw can motorcycle is stable and firmly be used as an alternative to Do not use proprietary supported.
Always disconnect the battery If the motorcycle is to be out of from the on-board circuits be- Use BMW chargers with the use for more than four weeks, fore recharging it with a charger part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...
The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from Remove the rider's manual, if electronics know when the the battery terminals. applicable. battery is fully charged. The The battery has to be re- on-board socket is switched off charged at regular intervals when this happens.
Installation in the wrong direction of travel. consult a specialist workshop, sequence increases the risk Engage the battery retaining preferably an authorised BMW of short-circuits. strap at the bottom and push it Motorrad dealer. Always proceed in the correct over the battery.
Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the If plastic parts are cleaned that you use BMW insect re- effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off using unsuitable cleaning insects and stubborn dirt on...
Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab-...
"puddles" on shop, preferably an authorised the surface, instead of forming BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- beads. bine work for laying up/restoring to use with a BMW service or Laying up motorcycle inspection. Clean the motorcycle. Restoring motorcycle Remove the battery.
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank...
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier...
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Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm Shift lever Value Valid Peg to gearshift lever M6 x 16 8 Nm...
Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation...
Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube gas-filled shock absorber;...
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Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping, progressive compression-stage...
Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal...
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Front: Metzeler MCE Karoo 2 Front, 110/80 R19 M/C (59R) M+S Rear: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 150/70 R17 M/C (69R) M+S max 170 km/h The permissible top speed must be indicated by readily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed in the rider's field of vision). Front: Metzeler MCE Karoo 2 Front (T), 110/80 - 19 M/C (59Q) M+S Rear: Metzeler MCE Karoo (T), 150/70 - 17 M/C...
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You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"...
Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation EXT 14 BS...
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Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Replace the rear light if an LED fails Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W...
Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location On left side behind side cover VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2240 mm, Across luggage carrier Height of motorcycle 1525 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle...
Weights Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 475 kg Maximum payload 216 kg Riding specifications Top speed 197 km/h...
Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 162 BMW Motorrad service quality ..162 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..162 BMW Motorrad service network .
BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
Air filter Stowage, 14 Replacing fuses for auxiliary Installation, 133 Warning for charge current, 25 headlights, 131 Position on the motorcycle, 13 BMW Motorrad service, 162 Replacing high-beam headlight Removal, 132 BMW Motorrad Service bulb, 125 Anti-theft alarm Card, 162...
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Right handlebar fitting, 16 High-beam headlight Lights Control, 15 Headlight flasher, 54 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Switching on, 54 Switch on the high-beam Underneath the seat, 14 headlight, 54 Telltale light, 20 Grip heating Switch on the parking lights, 54 Control, 16 Horn, 15 Switching on auxiliary...
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Multifunction display, 17 Service Card, 162 Rear-wheel drive Status indicators, 20 Service-due indicator, 20 Technical data, 150 Shift lever Refuelling, 13, 85 Adjusting, 63 Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Reserve volume Side light Warning, 24 Control, 17 Switching on, 53 Residual range, 49 Operation, 47 Spark plugs Restoring to use, 142...
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Clutch, 149 Turn indicators Warnings Control, left, 15 Dimensions, 159 Mode of presentation, 22 Control, right, 16 Electrics, 157 With ABS, 29 Operation, 55 Engine, 147 With anti-theft alarm, 39 Telltale light, 20 Engine oil, 148 With ASC, 31 Type plate, 11 Frame, 159 With on-board computer, 26 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC...
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