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Summary of Contents for BMW R 1200 ST
- Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 ST BMW Motorrad...
- 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)
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Page 3: Welcome To Bmw
We congratulate you on your authorized BMW motorcycle choice of a motorcycle from retailer will gladly provide BMW and welcome you to the advice and assistance. community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your We hope you enjoy reading new motorcycle so that you this Rider’s Manual and wish... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Electronic immobilizer ... 33 First time out ....54 Hazard warning Before you start .... 55 Welcome to BMW ... 1 flashers ......34 Starting ......58 General information ..4 Tripmaster ....35 Riding ......61 Clock ...... - Page 5 Brakes ......91 Riding Clutch ......95 specifications ..... 136 Wheels ......97 9 Service ..... 137 Front-wheel stand ..104 BMW Motorrad Bulbs ......105 service ......138 Jump starting ..... 110 Confirmation of Battery ....... 111 maintenance work ..141 7 Care ......
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Page 6: General Information
When the time procedures. your authorized BMW comes to sell your BMW, motorcycle retailer; c Indicates the end of an please remember to hand over optional accessories item of information. - Page 7 Because of this, motorcycle performed either If your BMW was supplied with your motorcycle may differ by an authorized BMW motor- equipment not described in from the information supplied cycle retailer or by a workshop this Rider’s Manual, you will...
- Page 8 Rider’s equipment Your authorized BMW motor- cycle retailer can provide infor- Do not ride without the correct mation on the specified clothing. Always wear: Service, Inspection and – helmet Annual Inspection work – motorcycling jacket and needed. trousers – gloves Have all maintenance and –...
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Page 9: Overview
General view, left side ....9 General view, right side ....11 Underneath the seat ....13 Handlebar fitting, left ....14 Handlebar fitting, right ....15 Instrument cluster ......16 Headlight ........17 Overview... -
Page 11: General View, Left Side
General view, left side 1 Beam throw adjustment 2 Clutch fluid reservoir 3 Handlebar height adjustment ( 4 Adjustable windshield 5 Onboard socket ( 6 Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 7 Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 8 Filler neck, engine oil 9 Oil sight glass (... -
Page 13: General View, Right Side
General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 3 Vehicle identification number 4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 5 Case carrier (... -
Page 15: Underneath The Seat
Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster, front seat 2 Battery ( 111) 3 Helmet holder ( 4 Type plate 5 Tire pressure table 6 Label, payload... -
Page 16: Handlebar Fitting, Left
Handlebar fitting, left 1 Pushbutton, Tripmaster 2 Pushbutton, hazard warn- ing flashers ( 3 Pushbutton, horn 4 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 5 Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flasher... -
Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right
Handlebar fitting, right 1 Emergency ON/OFF switch ( 2 Pushbutton, starter ( 3 Switch, grip heating 4 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right ( 5 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators off (... -
Page 18: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Rev. counter 3 Warning and indicator lights ( 4 Multifunction display 5 Indicator light DWA sensor for lighting of instrument panel 6 Adjuster, clock ( The lighting of the instru- ment panel is equipped with an automatic day and night switchover.c... -
Page 19: Headlight
Headlight 1 Low and high-beam head- light ( 106) 2 Side lights ( 107) -
Page 21: Status Indicators
Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lights ..20 Warning indicators ....... 21 ABS warnings ....... 26 Status indicators... -
Page 22: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Gear indicator Warning and indicator The gear indicator shows lights which gear is selected. If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator displays 0; the ’neu- tral’ indicator light also lights Engine oil temperature The height of the bar indi- cates the engine oil tem- 1 Fuel gauge perature. -
Page 23: Warning Indicators
Warning indicators Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi- function display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow. A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously. - Page 24 Overview The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can refer to for more information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Ignition key not authorized Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight or side light defective Bulb failure.
- Page 25 Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Battery is no longer being charged Brake switch defective 1 flash per ABS function not available, as second pull-away test not completed Only residual braking function avail- 4 flashes per able, as ABS self-diagnosis not com- second pleted Control of ABS warning lights...
- Page 26 • Have the defective key turn could damage the catalyt- Engine electronics sym- replaced, preferably by an ic converter. bol is displayed. authorized BMW motorcycle Do not run the fuel tank dry.c retailer ( 34). Fault in the engine electronics. • Refuel.
- Page 27 If the "engine oil pressure" correct.c cialist workshop, preferably warning is displayed while the • Have the fault rectified by a an authorized BMW motor- motorcycle is being ridden, specialist workshop, prefer- cycle retailer. take account of the traffic situ-...
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Page 28: Abs Warnings
ABS warnings cialist workshop, preferably rear is displayed. an authorized Rear light or brake light bulb BMW motorcycle retailer. defective. In case of insufficient bat- • Replace bulbs ( 108). tery voltage, the ABS function (... - Page 29 General warning light ing.c cialist workshop, preferably lights up red. an authorized BMW motor- ABS warning light flashes Brake switch defective or cycle retailer. four times per second. incorrectly adjusted. BMW...
- Page 30 General warning light and BMW motorcycle retailer. cialist workshop, preferably ABS warning light an authorized BMW motor- General warning light General warning light cycle retailer. lights up red. red. ABS warning light flashes ABS warning light ON.
- Page 31 ABS function nor once per second. ing.c the brake booster is available. Fluid level in BMW Integral • Stop and check the thick- Without the ABS func- ABS too low. ness of the brake pads...
- Page 32 • Have the fault rectified as – Brake system leaktight, no – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- soon as possible by a spe- signs of brake fluid escap- gral ABS is too low, indi- cialist workshop, preferably ing.
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Page 33: Operation
Ignition switch and Spring preload ......47 steering lock ......... 32 Shock absorbers ......48 Electronic immobilizer ....33 Wheels ........... 49 Hazard warning flashers ....34 Operation Tripmaster ........35 Clock ..........37 Emergency ON/OFF switch ..37 Grip heating ...... -
Page 34: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock
Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- lizer (EWS) ( 24). Ignition key and steering •... -
Page 35: Electronic Immobilizer
When you prop the mo- torcycle on the side The electronic immobilizer stand, the surface of the helps protect your BMW ground will determine whether motorcycle from theft, and this it is better to turn the handle- enhanced security is at your bars to the left or right. -
Page 36: Hazard Warning Flashers
You can obtain replacement/ your motorcycle and they are extra keys only through an transmitted via the ring aerial authorized BMW motorcycle in the ignition lock. The ignition retailer. The keys are part of an is not enabled for starting until... -
Page 37: Tripmaster
Switching off hazard Tripmaster » Left/right turn indicator lights warning flashers flash. Selecting readings • Switch off the ignition. • Press hazard warning flash- » The hazard warning flashers ers button 1. continue to operate. » Hazard warning flashers » Left/right turn indicator lights cease to operate. -
Page 38: Residual Range
Residual range When you refuel (ignition switched off) the Tripmaster does not register the increase in fuel level unless more than 2 liters are added to the fuel already in the tank. The tank must contain at least 5 liters of fuel for the fuel-gauge reading and the residual range to be »... -
Page 39: Clock
Clock Emergency ON/OFF » The hour increments by one each time you press the but- switch Attempting to set the ton. clock while riding the mo- The Emergency ON/OFF • Press button 1 for longer torcycle can lead to accidents. switch is used to switch off the than 2 seconds. -
Page 40: Grip Heating Oe
B position while the igni- battery if you are riding at low tion is switched on, the engine speeds. If the charge BMW Integral ABS remains level is low, grip heating is operational ( 73).c switched off to ensure the bat-... -
Page 41: Handlebar Levers
Handlebar levers » Turn counter-clockwise: reach is reduced. Adjusting clutch lever The adjusting screw has Attempting to adjust the a limit position and can clutch lever while riding be turned more easily when the motorcycle can lead to ac- you press the clutch lever for- cidents. -
Page 42: Adjusting Handlebars
Adjusting handlebars Lights Low-beam headlight The two handlebar halves can Side lights be adjusted to three different The side lights switch on auto- heights. matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights are a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely neces- The low-beam headlight... - Page 43 ( 47). • Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW motorcycle • Press the top part of switch 1 retailer, if you are unsure for the high-beam headlight. whether the headlight basic »...
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Page 44: Turn Indicators
» Left-hand turn indicator switched on. • Have the headlight adjusted » Indicator light for left-hand to the relevant conditions by turn indicator flashes. a specialist workshop, pref- erably an authorized A Neutral position BMW motorcycle retailer. B High load... -
Page 45: Front And Rear Seats
Switching off turn Front and rear seats indicators Removing seats • Press right-hand turn indica- tor button 2. » Right-hand turn indicator • Press cancel button 3. • Turn the key clockwise in the switched on. » Turn indicator off. seat lock. - Page 46 • Adjust the seat by removing seat supporting rod 1 and reinserting it in the appropri- ate holder. • When doing so, press the • Lift the driver's seat at the rear seat down. rear and remove it upward. • Lift the seat at the rear and Adjusting front seat release the key.
- Page 47 Installing seats If too much pressure is applied in the forward di- rection, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Check that the seat is cor- •...
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Page 48: Helmet Holder
Helmet holder Mirrors Adjusting mirrors • Use the steel cable from the toolkit to secure the helmet The helmet holders 1 are to the holder: guide the mounted at the rear under the • Move the mirrors into the cable through the helmet rear seat. -
Page 49: Windshield
Windshield Do not adjust the wind- shield while driving. Adjusting windshield Stop the motorcycle to adjust The windshield can be the windshield.c adjusted to three different Spring preload heights. • Raise or lower the wind- Adjusting spring preload shield by hand as required. for rear wheel »... -
Page 50: Shock Absorbers
To increase spring preload: Your motorcycle's han- • Turn knob 1 in the direction dling will suffer if you do indicated by the HIGH arrow. not match the spring-preload To decrease spring preload: and damping-characteristic • Turn knob 1 in the direction settings. -
Page 51: Wheels
Harder damping: Your motorcycle's han- The correct tire pressures • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the dling will suffer if you do (measured with tires cold) are: direction indicated by the H not match the spring-preload One-up: arrow. and damping-characteristic –... -
Page 53: Riding
Safety instructions ....... 52 Fuel ..........71 Safety check ......... 54 Brake system ........ 72 Riding First time out ......... 54 Before you start ......55 Starting .......... 58 Riding ..........61 Running in ........61 Shifting gears ....... 62 Placing motorcycle on its side stand ...... -
Page 54: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Alcohol and drugs Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the engine in an en- Even small amounts of al- Speed closed space.c cohol or drugs will ad- If you ride at high speed, versely affect your perception High voltage always bear in mind that vari- and your ability to assess situ-... - Page 55 Tampering with control – Do not run the fuel tank dry. Flammable materials (e.g. unit of electronic engine- – Do not attempt to start or run hay, leaves, grass, cloth- the engine with a spark-plug ing and luggage, etc.) could management system cap disconnected.
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Page 56: Safety Check
Safety check At regular intervals: The description of the BMW – Engine oil level (every time Integral ABS starts on page Prior to every journey you refuel) ( 73). Use the following checklist to – Brake pads (every second/ BMW Integral ABS incor-... -
Page 57: Before You Start
24). Battery charge current • Emergency ON/OFF symbol is displayed. switch 1 in operating posi- tion A. • Switch on the ignition. » Pre-ride check is performed. » With BMW Integral ABS: ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed. - Page 58 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 (only with DWA General warning light A warning light defect is The "DWA" battery warn- lights up yellow. displayed. ing for the anti-theft alarm Engine electronics sym- appears if the voltage level of bol is displayed. the batteries in the anti-theft Immobilizer symbol is alarm system...
- Page 59 Once the pre-ride check com- 4 times per second. pletes, the various gauges and Self-diagnosis is in progress. indicators show their current The BMW Integral ABS per- values. Phase 2 forms self-diagnosis and a If the engine is started ABS warning light flashes...
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Page 60: Starting
Side stand engine. At ambient tempera- BMW Integral ABS remains in You cannot start the motorcycle tures below 32 °F (0 °C), disen- its residual braking function with the side stand extended... - Page 61 The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a donor bat- tery to start ( 112).c High engine speeds while the engine is cold accel- erate engine wear.
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Page 62: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy See page Emergency ON/OFF switch Set the emergency ON/OFF switch to its activated RUN position Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand fully engaged Gear engaged, clutch not Select neutral or pull clutch lever... -
Page 63: Riding
ABS sensors when you will lead to increased engine pull away after starting. The wear. ABS warning light then goes Keep to the guideline values out and the BMW Integral ABS as stated below.c is active. -
Page 64: Shifting Gears
Brake pads Tires Shifting gears New brake pads must bed New tires have a smooth sur- Engine speed down and therefore do not face. This must be roughened Do not use the high end of the achieve their optimum friction by riding in a restrained manner engine-revolutions range in any levels during the first 500 km. - Page 65 Shifting gears Attempting to shift gears with the clutch engaged can damage the transmission. Always disengage the clutch in order to shift gears.c The gear indicator in the multifunction display tells you which gear is engaged.c...
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Page 67: Placing Motorcycle On Its Side Stand
Placing motorcycle • Turn the handlebars up to The side stand is de- full left lock. signed to support only on its side stand • Check that the motorcycle is the weight of the motorcycle. standing firmly. Do not lean or sit on the mo- If the ground is soft or un- torcycle with the side stand If the motorcycle is on the... -
Page 69: Removing Motorcycle From Side Stand
Removing motorcycle • Swing your right leg over the seat and lift the motorcycle from side stand to the upright position. Brake servo assistance is • Hold the motorcycle upright not available when the ig- and balanced. nition is off; the motorcycle •... -
Page 71: Place Motorcycle On Center Stand Oe/Oa
Place motorcycle on • Place the full weight of your OE/OA body on the center stand, center stand while pulling the motorcycle to the rear (arrow). If the ground is soft or un- • Check that the motorcycle is even, there is no guarantee standing firmly. -
Page 73: Pushing Motorcycle Off Center Stand Oe/Oa
Pushing motorcycle off • Check that the center stand • Make sure the ground is OE/OA has fully retracted. level and firm and place the center stand motorcycle on its center Fuel Brake servo assistance is stand or side stand. not available when the ig- Refueling nition is off;... -
Page 74: Brake System
Brake system The engine is designed to run General – Premium grade unleaded Descending mountain fuel (98 RON + MON / 2) passes Use fuel of this grade by pref- erence, in order to achieve There is a danger of the rated performance and fuel brakes fading if you use consumption. - Page 75 Bear in mind that this extends means of the integral function, ately because of dirt or mois- your stopping distance, BMW Integral ABS offers ture on the discs or brake improved braking efficiency. pads.
- Page 76 ABS is unable to counteract applied. By boosting the brak- ridden in a straight line, the their effects. ing force in this way, BMW Integral ABS is able to BMW Integral ABS achieves handle emergency braking Integral brakes higher braking efficiency than safely.
- Page 77 Consequently, ABS does not hydraulic brake boost pro- have to apply considerably intervene until very late, if at all. vided by the BMW Integral more force in order to slow the Under these circumstances ABS is not available in the motorcycle.
- Page 78 When the residual brak- ing function is active for both brake circuits, the noise of the pump is no longer audi- ble when you operate the brake levers.c...
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Page 79: Accessories
General instructions ....78 Onboard sockets ......78 Luggage system ......81 Accessories... -
Page 80: General Instructions
These parts and products cient in some circumstances. Supply have been tested by BMW for Use only parts and accesso- The onboard sockets available safety, function and suitability. ries approved by BMW for your... - Page 81 Cable routing The supply to the socket is cut off automatically if battery volt- The cables from the power age is low or the load exceeds socket to the auxiliary device the maximum rating. must be routed in such a way that they: Operating electrical –...
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Page 83: Luggage System
Luggage system • Set spring preload ( 47), damping characteristic Fitting a luggage system will 48) and tire pressures affect the handling of your 49) to suit total weight. motorcycle. The recom- • Make sure that the weight is mended top speed with the uniformly distributed cases loaded is 110 mph between right and left. - Page 84 • Close lid 3 and press it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. • Press the key clockwise (left Closing case case) or counter-clockwise (right case). • Push lever 2 down. » The lever engages. •...
- Page 85 Topcase • Unlatch the handle and pull it up as far as it will go. Installing topcase • Locate the case in holders 5 • Lock the topcase. and check that it is securely » The lock opening is horizon- seated.
- Page 86 • Push the handle down until it engages. » The topcase is correctly engaged on its carrier. Removing topcase • Lock the topcase. » The lock opening is horizon- tal. • Turn the key clockwise. • Hook the topcase into posi- •...
- Page 87 • Press lock barrel 7. Closing topcase » Locking lever 8 pops out. » The lock opening is horizon- • Fully open locking lever 8. tal. • Fully open the locking lever. • Snap the lid of the compart- • Open lid 9. ment closed and push it down.
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Page 89: Maintenance
Toolkit ..........89 Engine oil ........90 Brakes ........... 91 Clutch ..........95 Wheels ........... 97 Front-wheel stand ...... 104 Bulbs ..........105 Jump starting ......110 Battery ......... 111 Maintenance... - Page 90 The ’Maintenance’ chapter motorcycle. You can obtain a describes work involving the copy from your authorized replacement of wear parts that BMW motorcycle retailer. can be performed with mini- mum effort. The types of screws used for the components concerned are listed in ( 122).
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Page 91: Toolkit
Toolkit The toolkit is underneath the rear seat. • Remove the seat ( 43). Contents of the toolkit: Contents of supplement kit ® 1 Screwdriver, 1 TORX wrenches T25, reversible blade, with T30, T40, T45, T50 extension 2 Open-ended wrench, 2 Open-ended wrench, 15 mm •... -
Page 92: Engine Oil
Engine oil The engine can seize if • Wait 5 minutes after switch- the oil level is low, and ing off the engine. Checking engine oil level this can lead to accidents. • Check the oil level in sight Check the oil level at regular Always make sure that the oil glass. -
Page 93: Brakes
BMW motorcycle retailer.c bricating oil circuit. They in no Do not ride the motorcycle if way fulfill the function of an oil you have any doubts about the level sensor. - Page 94 » The pressure point must be Checking front brake pad clearly perceptible. thickness » In the case of BMW Integral • Make sure the ground is ABS, the hydraulic pump level and firm and place the Slots are provided in the brake must be heard to run.
- Page 95 • Visually inspect the brake erably by an authorized pads from the left to ascer- BMW motorcycle retailer. tain their thickness. Wear indicator 2 indicates the condition of the rear brake pads. The number of rings vis-...
- Page 96 – 3 rings: at least 75 % – 2 rings: at least 50 % – 1 ring: 50 to 25 % – No rings visible: Check brake-pad thickness; replace the brake pads if nec- essary. Checking brake fluid level 1 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 2 MIN mark 4 MIN mark...
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Page 97: Clutch
In the event of brake pad tified workshop, preferably cialist workshop, preferably wear, the brake fluid level an authorized BMW motor- an authorized in the brake-fluid reservoir cycle retailer. BMW motorcycle retailer. falls.c... - Page 98 If the position of the cialist workshop, preferably clutch fluid reservoir is an authorized changed, air can enter the BMW motorcycle retailer. clutch system. Do not turn the handlebar fit- The fluid level in the res- ting on the handlebar.c ervoir falls as the clutch wears.c...
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Page 99: Wheels
Checking rims Have the tires changed in • Make sure the ground is good time before they wear to For each size of tire BMW level and firm and place the the minimum permissible tread Motorrad tests certain makes, motorcycle on its center depth.c... - Page 100 • Pull the front mudguard for- ing parts of the front ward to remove, spreading brakes, particularly the the sides slightly apart at the BMW Integral ABS, in the same time. course of the procedure de- • Force brake pads in brake scribed below.
- Page 101 We recom- center stand will lift clear of the mend using the BMW Motor- ground and the motorcycle rad front wheel stand ( could topple to one side.
- Page 102 There is a risk of damag- • Ease the brake calipers on to ing parts of the front the brake disks. brake, particularly the BMW Integral ABS, in the course of the procedure de- scribed below. • Roll the front wheel into the front forks.
- Page 103 • Install the mudguard and tighten securing screws 1. • Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. The front brakes have to be operated a few times to bed the brake pads against the brake disks. • Install securing screws 2 for •...
- Page 104 Removing rear wheel • Remove studs 3 from the rear wheel, while supporting The types of screw used the wheel. are listed on ( 122).c • Place the motorcycle on its center stand. • Remove screw 2 for the bracket of the end muffler from the rear footrest.
- Page 105 60 Nm. tighten it at this point. Always have the security of the fasteners checked, preferably an authorized BMW motorcy- cle retailer.c • Turn the end muffler to its ini- A lack of clearance be- tial position.
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Page 106: Front-Wheel Stand
• Slacken adjusting screws 1. BMW motorcycle retailer. • Push pins 2 apart until the You also need the adapters front suspension fits with the BMW special tool between them. number 363972. • Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the desired height. -
Page 107: Bulbs
Bulbs • Apply uniform pressure to push the front-wheel stand Information on bulbs down and raise the motorcy- The 'bulb defect' symbol cle. appears in the display if a bulb When the motorcycle is is defective. If the brake or rear standing on its center light fails, the symbol is stand: if the motorcycle is... - Page 108 Do not touch the glass of Wear protective goggles and new bulbs with your fin- gloves when changing gers. Use a clean, dry cloth to bulbs.c hold the bulbs when handling Turn the handlebars them. Dirt deposits, in particu- to the left to facilitate lar oil and grease, interfere access.c with heat radiation from the...
- Page 109 • When installing, make sure that lug 6 is pointing up and that the bulb is securely seated. • Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in through the headlight lens). Replacing side light bulb • Remove bulb 5. •...
- Page 110 Installation is the reverse of the • Remove screws 1 on left and • Turn bulb holder 3 counter- removal procedure. right. clockwise to remove it from • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb housing. the new bulb. •...
- Page 111 Replacing rear turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Remove screw 1. • Turn bulb holder 2 counter- •...
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Page 112: Jump Starting
Installation is the reverse of the A short-circuit can result removal procedure. if the crocodile clips of • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the jump leads are accidental- the new bulb. ly brought into contact with the motorcycle. Jump starting Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips... -
Page 113: Battery
battery, and the other end to Touching live parts of the the negative terminal of the ignition system with the discharged battery. engine running can cause • Start the engine of the vehi- electric shock. cle with the discharged bat- Do not touch parts of the igni- tery in the usual way;... - Page 114 – Keep the surface of the bat- BMW Motorrad has de- • Do not attempt to recharge a tery clean and dry. veloped a trickle-charger completely flat battery via – Do not open the battery. specially designed for com- the onboard socket; instead, –...
- Page 115 If the battery is only partially If you are unable to • Charge the battery using a discharged, it can be re- charge the battery via the suitable charger. charged via the onboard power socket, you may be us- • Comply with the operating socket.
- Page 116 If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Switch off the ignition. • Insert the battery into the battery compartment, with •...
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Page 117: Care
Cleaning and care ..... 116 Storing ......... 118 Restoring to use ......119 Care... -
Page 118: Cleaning And Care
We recommend that you use We recommend that you use braking efficiency. the cleaning and care prod- BMW insect remover to soften After washing the motorcycle, ucts you can obtain from your and wash off insects and stub- dry the brakes by braking.c... - Page 119 Especially in the case of road droppings. BMW vehicle pol- that contain alcohol, solvents salt, carefully clean chrome ish or BMW paint cleaner are or abrasives to clean plastic with plenty of water and BMW recommended here. parts. Even fly-remover pads vehicle shampoo.
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Page 120: Storing
We recom- flaws be rectified with a BMW Do not use silicone sprays or mend that specks of tar be paint spray or a BMW paint... -
Page 121: Restoring To Use
• Check the tire pressures engine oil and the oil filter ele- 49). ment changed by a specialist workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW motorcycle re- tailer. Combine work for stor- ing/restoring to use with a maintenance service or in- spection.c... -
Page 123: Technical Data
Threaded fasteners ....122 Tire pressures ......124 Engine ......... 125 Power transmission ....126 Frame and suspension ....127 Wheels and tires ......129 Fuel and lubricants ....130 Electrical system ......133 Dimensions and weights ... 135 Riding specifications ....136 Technical data... -
Page 124: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Front wheel ® Mudguard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Brake caliper Internal TORX 30 Nm Quick-release axle Allen screw, 22 mm 50 Nm ® Axle clamping screw Internal TORX 19 Nm Rear wheel ®... - Page 125 Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Battery Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon, 10 mm, or hand-tight slotted head screw, large (1) ® Securing bracket Internal TORX hand-tight Splash guard ® Splash guard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight (1) in the toolkit...
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Page 126: Tire Pressures
Tire pressures Tire pressures measured when tires are cold. Accessories and loads Front Rear One-up 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) One-up with luggage 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) 42 psi (2.9 bar) Two-up (with luggage) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) 42 psi (2.9 bar) -
Page 127: Engine
Engine Engine Type Four-stroke opposed-twin engine Displacement 1,170 cc Bore/stroke 3.98/2.87 in (101/73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Power output Maximum rated output 81 kW - at engine speed 7,500 rpm Torque Max. torque 115 Nm - at engine speed 6,000 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed, maximum... -
Page 128: Power Transmission
Power transmission Clutch Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure Type plate Transmission 6-speed transmission with dog-clutch engage- Type ment mechanism and integral vibration damper Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.277 2nd gear = 1.583 3rd gear = 1.259 4th gear = 1.033 5th gear = 0.903 6th gear = 0.805 Rear-wheel drive... -
Page 129: Frame And Suspension
One fixed brake disk with 2-piston floating caliper Brake pads Organic brake pads (OE sintered metal) Front suspension Type BMW Telelever Steering lock angle 2 x 42 Front wheel castor in normal-load position 4.4 in (111.6 mm) Rear suspension Type BMW Evo Paralever... - Page 130 Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central spring strut with coil spring and single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber Spring travel (bump) 2.4 in (60 mm) Spring travel (rebound) 2 in (50 mm) Total suspension travel (at wheel) 4.3 in (110 mm) Rear suspension system Type Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled...
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Page 131: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Front wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 3.50 x 17“ Tire size 120/70 ZR17 Rear wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 5.50 x 17“ Tire size 180/55 ZR17... -
Page 132: Fuel And Lubricants
HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible. Capacity (with filter change) 4.2 quarts (4.0 l) Capacity (without filter change) 3.9 quarts (3.7 l) Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 quart (0.5 l) BMW recommends Castrol BMW recommends Castrol... - Page 133 Fuel and lubricants Viscosity classes depending on outside temperature -4 °F – 50 °F (-20 °C – 10 °C) SAE 20 32 ° F – 86 °F (0 °C – 30 °C) SAE 30 68 °F (20 °C) – above 86 °F (30 °C) SAE 40 14 °F (-10 °C) –...
- Page 134 0.7 quart (0.7 l) Fuel Fuel grade Premium grade unleaded fuel, minimum octane content 98 (RON) Capacity of fuel tank 5.5 gal (21 l) Reserve volume Of that 1 gal (4 l) Brakes Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid...
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Page 135: Electrical System
Electrical system Battery Type 12 V/14 Ah AGM battery, maintenance-free Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5LDE Electrode gap 0.0315 in (0.8 mm) Wear limit 0.0394 in (1.0 mm) Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. - Page 136 Electrical system Bulbs Headlight type Dual headlight with free-form technology High-beam headlight H4 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W Low-beam headlight H4 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W Side lights 12 V 5 W Brake/rear light 12 V 21/5W Front turn signals 12 V 21 W Rear flashing turn signals 12 V 10 W...
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Page 137: Dimensions And Weights
Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum length 85 in (2,165 mm) Maximum width 29.5 in (750 mm) Maximum height: Windshield retracted 48 in (1,220 mm) Windshield extended 49 in (1,255 mm) Seat height 31.89 in/32.68 in (810 mm/830 mm) Wheelbase in normal-load position 59.1 in (1,502 mm) Ground clearance in normal-load position 6.1 in (155 mm) -
Page 138: Riding Specifications
Riding specifications Speeds Top speed over 124 mph (200 km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.5 s Noises Riding noise to EU specification 80 dB (A) Stationary noise to EU specification 87 dB (A) at 3,750 rpm... -
Page 139: Service
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Page 140: Bmw Motorrad Service
To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. mation on Mobile Service and always in optimum condition, we... - Page 141 Fuel, lubri- BMW Running-in Check (20,000 km) and every further cants and similar substances, fil- The BMW running-in check has 12,000 miles (20,000 km) ters, gaskets etc. are charged to be performed when the (24,000 miles, 36,000 miles, separately.c...
- Page 142 BMW Running-In Pre-delivery Check Check Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed: BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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Page 143: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions... - Page 144 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
- Page 145 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
- Page 146 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
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Page 147: Confirmation Of Service
Confirmation of service The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details miles/km Date... - Page 148 Confirmation of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details miles/km Date...
- Page 149 Confirmation of service Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster replaced replaced replaced at distance at distance at distance _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ (odometer reading) (odometer reading) (odometer reading) ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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Page 151: Index
92 Warning light, 20 current, 25 Checking rear brake pad Accessories BMW Service thickness, 93 BMW optional equipment, 4 Annual Inspection, 139 Checking the fluid level, 94 Cable routing, 79 Confirmation of maintenance Bulbs General instructions, 78 work, 141... - Page 152 Rubber, 118 Electronic engine-management Front-wheel stand, 104 Touching up, 118 system Fuel Washing motorcycle, 116 Tampering with control unit, 53 Fuel gauge, 20 Windshield, 117 Electronic immobilizer fuel type, 132 Cases Display, 24 Quality, 72 Correct loading, 81 Explanations, 33 Refueling, 71 Catalytic converter, safety Emergency ON/OFF...
- Page 153 Hazard warning Jump starting, 110 Oil capacity, 90 flashers, 14, 34, 35 Oil filler neck, 91 Headlight Oil level Adjustment for right-hand/left- Keys checking, 91 hand traffic, 42 Ignition keys, 32 Oil pressure, 91 Overview, 17 Replacement keys, 34 Headlight flasher, 14, 41 Headlights Parking your motorcycle, 65, 69 Locking handlebars, 33...
- Page 154 Starting, 58 Tripmaster, 20, 35 Safety check before a Storing, 118 Turn indicator journey, 54 Symbols, 4 Left, 14 Safety instructions, 52 Replacing the front Seats bulb, 108, 109 Technical data installing, 45 Right, 15 Dimensions and weights, 135 removing, 43 Turn indicators Electrical system, 133 Sensor, lights for instrument...
- Page 155 Makes, 97 Removing front wheel, 98 Removing rear wheel, 102 Technical data, 129 tire pressure, 124...
- Page 156 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 157 Tire pressure for front wheel - passenger and luggage 36.3 psi, With tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel - passenger and luggage 42.1 psi, With tire cold BMW Motorrad Order No.: 01 47 7 698 867 BMW recommends 08.2005 2.
- Page 158 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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 • 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...