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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your tance. choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. We wish you many miles of Familiarize yourself with your safe and enjoyable riding...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2 Overviews ... . . 9 Electronic immobilizer Starting off with BMW General view, left side . . . 11 EWS ....37 Integral ABS .
  • Page 5 ....134 Paint care ....116 BMW Motorrad service 7 Maintenance ..85 Protective wax quality .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    EWS Electronic immobilizer. procedures. Should you want to sell your Indicates the end of an BMW one day, please also re- DWA Anti-theft alarm. item of information. member to turn over the Rid- ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys- er's Manual to the new owner;...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    (OE) offered by BMW and se- Versions for individual lected optional accessories countries may differ. (OA). This explains why the Currentness of this manual may also contain de- scriptions of equipment which manual you have not ordered. Please The high safety and quality...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath seat ....15 Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Onboard socket (SZ) Adjustable windshield Headlight range adjust- ment ( Clutch fluid reservoir Type plate Filler neck, engine oil Luggage rack ( Seat lock ( 10 Onboard socket ( 11 Adjusting rear damping 12 Display for engine oil lev- el (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right

    General view, right side Fill location for fuel Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Vehicle Identification Number Air filter (under tank cov- er) ( 106) Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Left and right helmet holder ( Battery ( 111) Toolkit Seat mount (...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Tripmaster button ( Pushbutton, horn Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 46) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 46) ( Off button for turn indica- tor and hazard warning flashers ( 47) ( Heated hand grips switch...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Indicator light for anti- theft alarm and sensor for instrument cluster lighting Clock setting and Trip- master operation (...

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... 22 Warning and indicator lights..22 ABS warning lamp ..22 Function indicators ... . 22 General warning indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and indicator ABS warning lamp lights In some countries a different display of the ABS warning lamp is possible. Alternative display of ABS warning lamp. Function indicators Fuel capacity Fuel gauge ( The horizontal bars un- Warning symbol display Indicator light, left turn der the gas pump sym- region (...

  • Page 25: General Warning Indicators

    Engine temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show the engine temperature level. General warning indi- cators Display General warnings are dis- played by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning lamp lights up red or yellow.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow The warning Electronic immobilizer is active EWS! indicated Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( Lights up red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient Lights up red Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient...
  • Page 27 Have the defective key re- engine runs in emergency op- Reserve fuel quantity placed, preferably by an erating mode. authorized BMW Motorrad 1.1 gal Continued driving is pos- retailer. Refueling ( sible, however the accus- tomed engine performance...
  • Page 28 Checking engine oil level The battery is not being BMW Motorrad retailer. charged. Topping off engine oil Continued driving is possi- ble until the battery is dis- charged. However, the en-...
  • Page 29 General warning lamp by a specialized workshop, Defective bulb symbol lights up yellow. preferably an authorized with arrow pointing to BMW Motorrad retailer. the front is displayed. Defective bulb symbol A defective bulb places with two arrows is dis- Rear bulb defective your safety at risk be- played.

  • Page 30: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    Battery symbol with note The warning indicators in this shop, preferably an autho- is displayed. chapter are described using rized BMW Motorrad retail- display 1. The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft...
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes 1x per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes 4x per Self-diagnosis not completed ( second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning lamps defective ( Lights up red Flashes 1x per ABS function not available (...
  • Page 32 The ing. Without servo-assisted ing, resulting in accidents. BMW Integral ABS detects brakes, considerably greater Avoid hard braking whenever the braking request of the force is required to brake.
  • Page 33 However, bear in mind that braking whenever possible, tion, the wheels may neither the ABS function as functions of the BMW Inte- lock up during very hard brak- nor the power braking as- gral ABS may have failed. ing, resulting in accidents.
  • Page 34 Worn brake pads can ABS warning lamp flash- preferably an authorized considerably increase es four times per sec- BMW Motorrad retailer. the braking distance, and ond. therefore lead to accidents. Brake fluid level in wheel Without the ABS func- Brake early.
  • Page 35 Inform a specialized work- Brake early. shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retail- If these criteria are satis- fied, you can continue rid- ing. However, bear in mind ABS error that a loss of brake fluid that...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation Helmet holder ....49 Mirrors ......50 Ignition switch and steering lock .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    ( Do not switch off the ignition while the motorcycle is being With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- ridden. gral ABS: Turn key to position 1. Turn key to position 2. Parking lights and all func- Light switched off.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    On level ground, always turn cle. You can also have your Battery can be recharged the handlebars to the left to authorized BMW Motorrad re- via the onboard socket. set the steering lock. tailer disable particular keys, Turn handlebars to full left...

  • Page 40: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Replacement and spare keys tive again. are only available through an Hazard warning flashers in authorized BMW Motorrad re- operation. tailer.The keys are part of an Left/right turn indicator integrated security system, so lights flash.

  • Page 41: Tripmaster

    Switching off hazard Tripmaster warning flashers Tripmaster operation Press Tripmaster button 1 once briefly. Press turn-indicator cancel The operation of the Tripmas- button 3. ter described in the following Hazard warning flashers are can also be carried out with switched off. the button 1 in the instrument Alternative: Press button for cluster as an alternative.

  • Page 42: Resetting Tripmeter

    Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. The determined residual range is an approximate reading.BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remain- ing range before refueling. Range remaining 1 is dis- played after reserve level is reached.

  • Page 43: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Do not operate the emergen- the heated hand grips can operated with the ignition cy ON/OFF switch while rid- drain the battery if you are switched on, the BMW ing. riding at low engine speeds. Integral ABS continues to If the battery is inadequate- function.

  • Page 44: Clock

    grips are switched off to en- Minutes reading 3 starts to sure starting capability. flash. Press button 1. The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold button 1 un- til display changes. The display stops flashing. Clock setting ended.

  • Page 45: Clutch

    Bring windshield into de- the motorcycle can lead to Brakes sired position by rotating it accidents. Adjusting handbrake forward or back. Adjust the clutch lever only lever when the motorcycle is sta- The windshield can be tionary. Changing the position of set to six positions.

  • Page 46: Lights

    Switching on high-beam Lights headlight Switching on side lights The side lights switch on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than Turn adjusting screw 1 absolutely necessary.

  • Page 47: Headlight

    BMW workshop, preferably an Motorrad retailer. authorized BMW Motorrad Press and hold left turn indi- Ordinary adhesive tape retailer.

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Headlight range adjust- ment A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indica- tor button 1. B Position with heavy pay- load After driving for approx. Headlight range adjust- ten seconds or after cov- ment Turn indicators ering a distance of approx. 650 ft (200 m), the turn in- In the case of very high pay- Switching on left-hand...

  • Page 49: Front And Rear Seats

    Switching off turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- Turn key 1 in seat lock cator button 2. clockwise while pressing down on front region of After driving for approx. Press turn-indicator cancel passenger seat 2. ten seconds or after cov- button 3.
  • Page 50 Insert passenger seat 2 into Turn key 1 in seat lock Install driver's seat 1 into rear locking device. counterclockwise while front locking device. pressing down on rear Press down firmly on front Press down firmly on rear region of driver's seat 3. region of passenger seat 2.

  • Page 51: Helmet Holder

    Removing driver's seat Installing passenger seat Turn driver's seat over. Helmet holder Helmet holder under seat If both seat rods are not in the same position, the driver's seat can come loose from the locking device and Insert seat rods 1 and 2 into wiggle.

  • Page 52: Mirrors

    Adjusting mirror arm Mirrors Spring preload Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload The spring preload on the front wheel must be adapt- ed to the nature of the terrain. Uneven terrain requires a high spring preload, flat terrain re- quires a lower spring preload. The spring preload on the rear wheel must be adapted Slide the protective cap 1...
  • Page 53 Spring preload at position 9 (For offroad use) Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. To reduce spring preload, To increase spring preload, Adjust the damping char- turn spring retainer in di- turn handwheel 1 in direc- acteristic to suit the spring...

  • Page 54: Shock Absorbers

    Turn handwheel toward Make sure the ground is right in arrow direction level and firm and park the HIGH (H) all the way to stop. motorcycle. Shock absorbers Adjusting damping The damping must be adapt- ed to the spring preload. An increase in spring preload re- To increase absorption, turn quires firmer damping, a re-...

  • Page 55: Tires

    Tire pressure for front wheel Tires - passenger or luggage Checking tire pressures 36.3 psi (With tire cold) Incorrect tire pressure Tire pressure for front wheel worsens handling of the - passenger + luggage motorcycle and can lead to 36.3 psi (With tire cold) accidents.

  • Page 57: Riding

    Starting ..... . . 58 Starting off with BMW Integral ......61 Running in .

  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized cle. cause loss of consciousness BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross with fatal consequences. glad to advise you and has weight limit and observe the Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

  • Page 59: Catalytic Converter

    tion system when the engine Risk of fire Tampering with the con- is running. trol unit of the electronic Temperatures at the exhaust are high. engine-management sys- Catalytic converter Flammable materials If misfiring causes unburned (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with con- fuel to enter the catalytic con- clothing and luggage, etc.) trol unit of electronic...

  • Page 60: Checklist

    Tread depth and tire pres- neutral or if you pull the clutch performed. ( sure with a gear engaged. Switch With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Firm seating of cases and on the ignition before you gral ABS: luggage pull the clutch. When the...
  • Page 61 tion mode. Self-diagnosis The engine starts. is performed as soon as the Consult the troubleshooting brake levers are in their fully chart if the engine refuses released positions for the first to start. ( 120) time. During this period, nei- Pre-ride check ther the ABS function nor the power braking assistance is...
  • Page 62 ABS self-diagnosis If it was not possible to end If the general warning self-diagnosis: The BMW Integral ABS per- light cannot be dis- Release the brake lever as forms self-diagnosis and a played, several malfunctions soon as possible.

  • Page 63: Starting Off With Bmw Integral Abs Oe

    ABS pull-away test Try to do most of your rid- Brake pads ing during this initial period After starting off, the BMW New brake pads must "bed on twisting, fairly hilly roads, Integral ABS checks the ABS down" and therefore do not avoiding high-speed main sensors.

  • Page 64: Driving Offroad

    For offroad use, you can able as optional equipment. extreme heeling angels. switch off the BMW Integral Avoid extreme heeling an- ABS( 76). gels.
  • Page 65 Spring preload and damping Spring preload and damping values that have been changed for offroad use reduce handling characteristics on paved surfaces. Before returning to on-road use, reset correct spring preload and correct damping.

  • Page 67: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Slowly lean the motorcycle On a grade, the motor- Parking your motorcy- to the side until its weight cycle should always face is taken by the stand and uphill; select 1st gear. Placing on side stand dismount to the left. When you prop the If the ground is soft or motorcycle on the...
  • Page 69 An extended side stand Unlock steering lock. can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is mov- With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- gral ABS: ing and lead to a fall. Retract the side stand before Brake servo assistance moving the vehicle.
  • Page 71 Excessive movements Placing on center could result in the cen- stand ter stand retracting, and the motorcycle would topple as a If the ground is soft or result. uneven, there is no guar- Do not sit on the motorcycle antee that the motorcycle will while it is resting on the cen- rest firmly on the stand.
  • Page 73 Pushing off center stand Unlock steering lock. With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- gral ABS: Brake servo assistance is not available when the ignition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll. Especially on inclines, switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS self-diagnosis.

  • Page 74: Refueling

    Make sure the ground is Normal unleaded Refueling level and firm and park the 91 ROZ Fuel is highly flammable. motorcycle. Usable fuel quantity Fire at the fuel tank can 5.3 gal result in fire and explosion. Reserve fuel quantity Do not smoke.

  • Page 75: General Brake System

    Salt on brakes Dirt or mud on brakes General brake system The full braking effect When the motorcycle Descending mountain can be delayed if the is ridden on loose sur- passes motorcycle is ridden on salt- faces or muddy roads, the There is a danger of the covered roads and the brakes brakes may fail to take effect...

  • Page 76: Brake System With Bmw

    The electronic controller in ly shorter braking distances longitudinal and lateral sta- the BMW Integral ABS regu- which BMW Integral ABS per- bilizing forces are lost, and a lates braking-force distribu- mits must not be used as an fall can result.
  • Page 77 Rear wheel lift in the event of a fault in the ing. Without servo-assisted Even during severe braking, BMW Integral ABS, the brake brakes, considerably greater a high level of tire grip can circuits concerned only have force is required to brake.
  • Page 78 Stop motorcycle. Stop motorcycle. to build up brake pressure, Switch off the ignition. Switch ignition off and on BMW Motorrad recommends again. setting a larger lever path at Deactivation of ABS func- the handbrake lever. tion is canceled.

  • Page 79: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... 78 Onboard socket ....78 Luggage ..... . 79 Case .

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    BMW motor- General instructions Onboard socket cycles without presenting a BMW Motorrad recommends Ratings safety risk. Nor is this guaran- the use of parts and acces- tee provided when the official sories for your motorcycle approval of a specific coun- that are approved by BMW try has been granted.

  • Page 81: Luggage

    ational if the ignition is subse- Hold down locking device 2 Luggage quently switched off. Approx. and fold out carrying han- Correct loading 15 minutes after switching dle 3. Overloading and uneven off the ignition and/or during the restart operation, the on- loading can diminish the riding stability of the motorcy- board socket is switched off...
  • Page 82 If the case handle is fold- Removing case ed down when the slot of the case lock is oriented in the direction of travel, the lock tab can be damaged. Before folding down the case handle, make sure that the slot of the case lock is per- pendicular to the direction of travel.
  • Page 83 A red bar shows in the viewing window 7. Remove case from mount by its handle. Mounting case Open fastening lever 4. Pivot red release lever 1 down while pressing on locking flap 2. The locking flap 2 clicks into place.

  • Page 84: Luggage Rack

    If the case wobbles or Removing luggage rack does not lock, adjust Make sure the ground is the mushroom-headed level and firm and park the fastener 5 to the proper motorcycle. height. Removing passenger seat Fold carrying handle down. Turn key parallel to direction With OA Case: of travel and remove.
  • Page 85 Installing luggage rack Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. Place luggage rack 2 into position. Install screws 1 with re- spective sleeves and wash- ers. Installing passenger seat...

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... 86 Engine oil ..... 86 General brake system ..87 Brake pads .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    CD-ROM (RepROM), only check the oil level after a which you can obtain from longer trip. your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Read off the oil level The warning on insuffi- from the engine oil level cient engine oil pressure display 1.

  • Page 89: General Brake System

    Replace engine oil filler If the oil level is below the by an authorized BMW Motor- neck cap. MIN mark: rad retailer. Topping off engine oil General brake system...

  • Page 90: Brake Pads

    Brake pads by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized Checking front brake pad BMW Motorrad retailer. thickness With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Continuing to use brake gral ABS: pads beyond the mini- Switch on the ignition. mum pad thickness leads to...
  • Page 91 Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake pad thickness Brake disk must not be vis- ible through bore hole of inner brake pad.

  • Page 92: Brake Fluid

    BMW Motorrad retailer. A low fluid level in the In the event of brake pad brake reservoir can al- With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- wear, the brake fluid lev- low air to penetrate the brake el in the brake-fluid reservoir gral ABS: system.
  • Page 93 A low fluid level in the pad wear. falls. brake reservoir can al- Front brake fluid level low air to penetrate the brake With OE BMW Motorrad In- system. This significantly re- tegral ABS: duces braking efficiency. Brake fluid level must not Brake early.

  • Page 94: Clutch

    Brake early. With OE BMW Motorrad In- Clutch tegral ABS: Have the fault remedied Checking clutch opera- Brake fluid level must not as quickly as possible tion drop (Vehicle is standing by a certified workshop, Pull the clutch lever. straight)

  • Page 95: Tires

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Measure the tire tread The clutch system is depth in the main tread filled with a special hy- grooves with wear indicating draulic fluid that does not re- marks.

  • Page 96: Rims

    Visually inspect the rims for legally required minimum tires defects. tread depth: Have damaged rims For every size of tire, BMW Replace tire. checked and, if necessary, Motorrad has tested certain replaced by a specialized makes and approved those it...

  • Page 97: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer have been removed. With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- or on the Internet at Remove mounting bolts 1 gral ABS: www.bmw-motorrad.com. of brake calipers on left and When pulling off left brake right.

  • Page 98: Installing Front Wheel

    Roll front wheel forward to remove. During the following work, parts of the front brake, in particular of the BMW Integral ABS, can be damaged. Take care not to damage the Remove axle clamping brake system, in particular the screw 4.
  • Page 99 Ease brake calipers onto brake pads, and rims. brake disks. With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- gral ABS: gral ABS: When installing the wheel, The cable of the ABS make sure not to damage...

  • Page 100: Installing Rear Wheel

    The pressure point must be retailer. clearly perceptible. Roll the rear wheel onto the rear wheel support. With OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Place the rear wheel on the gral ABS: rear wheel support. Switch on the ignition. Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to complete.

  • Page 101: Lamps

    Mount wheel bolts 1 and rear light level. Failure of the tighten diagonally to appro- rear light is nevertheless indi- priate tightening torque. cated in the display. Rear wheel on wheel carrier A defective bulb places Tightening sequence: Diag- your safety at risk be- onally cause it is easier for other 44 lb/ft...
  • Page 102 posits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat ra- diation from the bulb. Over- heating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence. Replacing low-beam bulb If it is not standing firm- Remove cover 1 by turning Detach top and bottom of ly, the motorcycle could counterclockwise.
  • Page 103 Low-beam headlight bulb- standard designation Halogen bulb H7 Low-beam headlight bulb - voltage 12 V Low-beam headlight bulb - wattage 55 W Insert spring clip 4 into Install cover 6. Make sure catch. the word TOP is pointing Replacing high-beam bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could...
  • Page 104 Turn handlebars to the right. High-beam headlight bulb - standard designation Halogen bulb H7 High-beam headlight bulb - voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb - wattage 55 W Detach top and bottom of spring clip 3 from catch and Remove cover 1 by turning fold to the side.
  • Page 105 Turn handlebars to the right. Insert spring clip 4 into Install cover 6. Make sure catch. the word TOP is pointing Remove bulb holder 1 from headlight housing. Replacing parking light Remove bulb from bulb bulb socket. Replace defective bulb. If it is not standing firm- Parking light bulb standard ly, the motorcycle could...
  • Page 106 Insert bulb holder 1 into Remove screws 1. Press bulb 3 into its socket headlight housing. and turn it counterclockwise Pull lamp housing 2 rear- to remove. ward from retaining brack- Replacing brake light ets. Replace defective bulb. and tail light bulbs Tail light/brake light bulb standard designation If it is not standing firm-...
  • Page 107 Replacing turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure the ground is Insert bulb 3 into socket. Pull screw connection side level and firm and park the of lens out from mirror...

  • Page 108: Air Filter

    Replace defective bulb. Air filter Front turn indicator bulb Removing air filter standard designation Make sure ground is level R10W and firm and place motorcy- Front turn indicator bulb cle on its center stand. voltage Removing driver's seat 12 V Front turn indicator bulb wattage 10 W...
  • Page 109 Remove intake snorkel 2. Open quick-release fasten- Remove three mounting ers 2. screws 5. Pull out bottom end of air Open quick-release fas- Remove tank cover 6. filter 3. tener 3 from the inside by turning and removing from Installing air filter bracket.
  • Page 110 Press bottom of air filter in- Install mounting screws 5. to air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. Make sure that the throttle valve cable is seated in the Press front of side panel 4 guide 4 of the intake mani- into bracket.

  • Page 111: Jump Starting

    the other end to the pos- second lead from the posi- itive terminal of the donor tive terminals. battery. Place protective cover back Then connect one end of onto terminal. black jumper lead to nega- To start the engine, do tive terminal of donor bat- not use start sprays or tery, and other end to neg-...
  • Page 112 Additional terminals of the disconnected If the battery is not information is available at your battery. disconnected, the authorized BMW Motorrad re- Charging the battery via onboard electronics (clock tailer. the onboard socket is etc.) will drain the battery.

  • Page 113: Removing Battery

    charged. The onboard socket charger terminal clips from Removing driver's seat is switched off when this the battery terminals. happens. In the case of longer pe- riods when the motor- Comply with the operating cycle is not being used, the instructions of the charger.

  • Page 114: Installing Battery

    Remove screw 4 from bat- Hook battery retaining strap Slide protective cover 2 for tery retaining strap. underneath and slide over positive battery terminal into battery. place. Unhook retaining strap and remove. Attach negative battery ca- ble 1. Lift battery up and out, us- ing tilting movements if it is Switch on ignition.

  • Page 115: Care

    Care Care products ....114 Washing your motorcycle ..114 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......115 Paint care .

  • Page 116: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry. your authorized BMW Mo- mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies torrad retailer.

  • Page 117: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Clean plastic parts with water cooling. Windshield and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden sion. This includes in particu- Clean off dirt and insects with hose with low water pressure. lar:...

  • Page 118: Paint Care

    Paint care rad recommends removing lubricant. Washing the motorcycle tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Coat bare metal and regularly will help counteract mover. Then add a protective chrome-plated parts with the long-term effects of wax coating to the paint at an acid-free grease (e.g.

  • Page 119: Returning Motorcycle To

    Returning motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..120 Threaded fasteners ... 121 Engine ..... . . 122 Riding specifications .

  • Page 122: 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 posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 58). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 58).

  • Page 123: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Activity Type of threaded fastener Tightening torques Front wheel Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft Clamping screw for quick-release M8 x 35 14 lb/ft axle Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft Rear wheel Rear wheel on wheel carrier...

  • Page 124: Engine

    Engine Type Engine design Longitudinally oriented two-cylinder, four- stroke boxer motor with overhead camshaft, air cooling, oil-cooled exhaust ports, and electronic fuel injection Technical data Effective displacement 1170 cc Cylinder bore 4 in Piston stroke 2.9 in Compression ratio 11.0:1 Rated output 101 hp, At: 7000 min With OE Power reduction:...
  • Page 125 Engine oils of the API classification SF or bet- ter. Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

  • Page 126: Riding Specifications

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W-30 -4...68 °F, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F, Operation at moderate tempera- tures SAE 15 W-40 or SAE 20 W-40 >32 °F, Operation at high temperatures SAE 5 W-50 or SAE 10 W-50 >-4 °F, Use high-quality and synthetic oils.

  • Page 127: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Transmission design Fully helical 6-speed transmission with inte- grated torsional vibration damper, claw shift- ing via sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gear ratio in 1st gear 2.277 (41:18 teeth) Gear ratio in 2nd gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth) Gear ratio in 3rd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth)

  • Page 128: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.82:1 Running gear Front suspension design BMW Telelever, tilt decoupled, leading link centrally mounted in main frame/on engine, with externally seated suspension strut Total suspension travel of front suspension 7.5 in, On wheel...

  • Page 129: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel brake Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake pad Sintered metal Rear wheel brake Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake pad Organic Wheels and tires...
  • Page 130 Tire pressures Tire pressure for front wheel - single rider 31.9 psi, With tire cold Tire pressure for front wheel - passenger or 36.3 psi, With tire cold luggage Tire pressure for front wheel - passenger + 36.3 psi, With tire cold luggage Tire pressure for rear wheel - single rider 36.3 psi, With tire cold...

  • Page 131: Electrical System

    Electrical system Rated load of onboard socket Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ig- nition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
  • Page 132 Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb - standard designa- Halogen bulb H7 tion High-beam headlight bulb - voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb - wattage 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb- standard designa- Halogen bulb H7 tion Low-beam headlight bulb - voltage 12 V Low-beam headlight bulb - wattage 55 W Parking light bulb standard designation...

  • Page 133: Frame

    Frame Frame design Two-part steel tube frame and load-bearing drive unit Location of type plate Left side under side cover Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) Upper midsection of frame front Dimensions Overall length 87 in Maximum width 36 in, Across mirrors Maximum height 54.3 in, In DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 134: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 496 lbs, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 937 lbs Max. load 441 lbs...

  • Page 135: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..134 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 134...

  • Page 136: Bmw Motorrad

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. money in the long run. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 137: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown

    BMW Motorrad service certain time, others depend network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the...

  • Page 138: Schedules

    (40 000 km, 60 000 the distance it has covered. km, 80 000 km etc.)) if this Your authorized BMW Motor- distance is covered within a rad retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...

  • Page 139: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. at miles: Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte- gral ABS With BMW Integral Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 140 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 141 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
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  • Page 144: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out at miles: Date...
  • Page 145 Work carried out at miles: Date...
  • Page 146 Brake lever Commissioning, 117 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handbrake Confirmation of maintenance Accessories lever, 43 work, 137 General instructions, 78 Brake pads Currentness of this manual, 7 check front, 88 Check rear, 89 Battery Driver's seat Running in, 61 Battery, 129 Adjusting, 48 Brakes...
  • Page 147 Engine oil Immobilizer Handlebar fittings Warning indicator, 25 Checking fluid level, 11, 86 General view, left , 16 Indicator lights, 18 Engine oil-pressure warning General view, right, 17 Instrument cluster indicator, 26 Hazard warning flashers, 16, Lighting sensor, 18 Technical data, 123 Overview, 18 Topping up, 11 Switching off, 39...
  • Page 148 Lights Spark plugs Pre-ride check, 59 Switching off parking technical data, 129 light, 45 Speedometer, 18 Switching on high-beam Starter, 17 Rear shock absorber system headlight, 44 Steering lock Adjusting, 11, 52 switching on low-beam Locking, 37 Rear suspension preload headlight, 44 Storing, 116 Adjusting, 13, 51...
  • Page 149 Transmission, 125 Switching on left, 46 Wheels and tires, 127 Switching on right, 46 Tires Type plate, 11 Approved tires, 94 Checking air pressure, 53 Warning indicators, 22 checking tread depth, 93 Display, 23 Inflation pressures, 4, 128 Warning lamps, 18 Running in, 62 Wheels Technical data, 127...
  • Page 150 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2005 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 151 Tire pressure for rear wheel - passenger or luggage 42.1 psi, With tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel - passenger + luggage 42.1 psi, With tire cold BMW Motorrad Order No.: 01 47 7 698 847 BMW recommends 08.2005 3.
  • Page 152 Information on BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? resulting in a danger of falling. ensure driving stability when The maximum braking force Before this situation occurs, contact with the road surface which can be transferred to the ABS intervenes and is restored.
  • Page 153 ON/OFF During driving-safety training Field observations by BMW switch, the light and all elec- courses an unusually high Motorrad show that no com- tronic systems remain...
  • Page 154 This optimally utilizes the rider to brake the motor- A fault in the BMW Motorrad the dynamic load increase on cycle. Integral ABS is indicated by a the front wheel. At the same...
  • Page 155 • Always brake with the front How important is regular How is the BMW Motorrad maintenance? Integral ABS designed? and rear brakes Any technical system is The BMW Motorrad Integral • In clear situations, carry out always only as good as...
  • Page 156 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...
  • Page 157 – the handlebar lever can easily shop, preferably by an autho- dlebar lever") be moved forward out of the rized BMW Motorrad retailer. • Always check the smooth rest position. movement of the clutch and brake lever before driving off.
  • Page 158 BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 49 7 714 317 04/2008...

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