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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic.1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of this manu-al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . 22Displays with onboard com-puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Displays with Tire PressureControl TPC/RDC . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warning indica-tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warning indicators of on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warning indicators . . . . . 29TPC/RDC warning indica-tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Anti-theft alarm warning indi-cators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 43

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 50Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 51Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 60Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Parking your motorcycle . . . . 66Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Securing motorcycle fortransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

6 Technology indetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75General instructions . . . . . . . . . 76Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 85General instructions . . . . . . . . . 86Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87General brake system . . . . . . . 88Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 103Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Cleaning sensitive motorcy-cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Protective wax coating . . . . 120Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 120Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

10 Technical data . . . . . . 121Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 122Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 123Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 128Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 129Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 130Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Riding specifications . . . . . . 134

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Reporting safetydefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136BMW Motorrad Service . . . 137BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137BMW Motorrad MobilityServices - onsite break-down service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 138Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Confirmation of service . . . . 144

General instructions

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried out on your motorcycle willbe documented in Chapter 11.Proof of the maintenance workperformed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for rea-

sons of your safety and the safe-ty of others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Special information on op-erating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as mainte-nance and adjustment proce-dures.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of ac-cessory or equipment-dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipmentThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoriesBMW optional acces-sories can be purchasedand installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorradretailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

RDC Tire Pressure Control(TPC).

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EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes optionalequipment (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment which you have notordered. Please note, too, thatyour motorcycle might not be ex-actly as illustrated in this manualon account of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories not de-scribed in this Rider's Manual,then this equipment is describedin a separate set of instructions.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and out-puts in this Rider's Manual referto the Deutsches Institut für Nor-mung e. V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance regulations. Ver-sions for individual countries maydiffer.

Currentness of thismanualThe high safety and quality stan-dards of BMW motorcycles aremaintained by constant devel-opment work on designs, equip-ment and accessories. Becauseof this, your motorcycle may dif-fer from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In addition,BMW Motorrad cannot guaranteethe total absence of errors. Wehope you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on thebasis of the data, illustrations ordescriptions in this manual.

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Overviews

Overviews

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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General view, left side1 Payload table (to left of

steering-head bearing)2 Seat lock ( 57)3 Engine oil fill location

( 88)Oil dipstick ( 87)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler opening ( 68)2 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 54)3 Vehicle Identification

Number, type plate (onsteering-head bearing atright)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 90)

5 Coolant level indicator( 92)

6 with onboard socketOE

Onboard socket ( 76)7 Adjustment of rear damp-

ing ( 55)8 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 91)

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Underneath seat1 Tools for adjusting spring

preload ( 54)2 Standard tool kit ( 86)3 Rider's Manual (US Model)4 Location for first-aid kit

(OA)5 Tire inflation pressure table6 with service toolkitOA

Storage for toolkit serviceset ( 86)

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Under fairing1 Battery ( 111)2 Flat tire set (OA)

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Left handlebar fitting1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 49)2 with onboard comput-

er OE

Operating onboard com-puter ( 43)

3 Hazard warning flashers( 50)

4 Operating turn indicators( 50)

5 Horn

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Handlebar fitting, right1 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Heated handlebar grips( 51)

2 Starter button ( 62)3 Emergency ON/OFF

switch ( 51)

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Instrument cluster1 Indicator lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operating clock ( 42)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Operating odometer

( 42)with onboard comput-er OE

Operation of stopwatch( 46)

6 Ambient brightness sensor(for brightness adjustmentof instrument lighting)Engine speed warning indi-cator

with anti-theft alarm OE

Anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (see anti-theft alarmoperating instructions)

7 Tachometer

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Parking lights

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Displays with onboard computer . . . . 23

Displays with Tire Pressure ControlTPC/RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . 24

Warning indicators of onboard com-puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TPC/RDC warning indicators . . . . . . . . 32

Anti-theft alarm warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Standard displaysMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 42)2 Odometer and tripmeters

( 42)

Indicator lights

1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicators,

left3 Idling4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Service display

If the time remaining until thenext service lies within a month,the service date 1 is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month and year areshown with two and four dig-its respectively separated by acolon. In this example the displaymeans "March 2007".

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If the motorcycle is driven longdistances annually, it is possiblethat earlier service is required. Ifthe odometer reading for the ear-lier service lies within 621 miles(1000 km), the remaining miles(kilometers) 2 are counted downin 62-mile (100-km) steps andbriefly displayed following thepre-ride check.

If the service interval has beenexceeded, the general warninglight also lights up yellow in ad-dition to the date or mileage dis-play. The Service lettering is dis-played continuously.

If the service displayappears more than a month

before the service date, thestored date must be adjustedin the instrument cluster. Thissituation can occur if the batteryhas been disconnected for alonger time.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.

Displays with onboardcomputer

with onboard computerOE

Multifunction display

1 Onboard computer displayarea ( 43)

2 Gear indicator ( 23)3 Coolant temperature

( 24)4 Fuel capacity ( 24)

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' indicator light also

lights up.

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Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars over thetemperature symbol show

the coolant temperature level.

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars over thefilling station symbol indi-

cate the remaining fuel quantity.The top cross bar is shown en-larged and is equal to a consid-erably higher fuel level than theother cross bars.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Displays with TirePressure Control TPC/RDC

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

1 Display of tire inflationpressures ( 48)

The tire inflation pressuresare shown temperature-

compensated (see the chapter"Technology in Detail").

Standard warningindicatorsDisplay

Warnings are indicated by thewarning lights 1 or by the gener-al warning light 2 in conjunctionwith a warning or a warning sym-bol in the multifunction display.The general warning light 2 lightsup red or yellow, depending onthe urgency of the warnings.

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The warning symbols 1 and 2can be shown in the multifunc-tion display. Warnings like 3 areshown in the display area of theodometer preceded by the warn-ing triangle 4.

If several warnings are active, allcorresponding warning lights andsymbols are displayed. Warningscan be displayed in alternationwith the odometers ( 42). Thegeneral warning light is shown inaccordance with the most urgentwarning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3

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Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning

Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27)

EWS appears onthe display

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode( 28)

Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 28)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Bulb defective ( 29)

LAMP appears onthe display

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning triangle appears onthe display.

EWS appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or communica-tion between the key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keysfrom the ignition key ring.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserveFuel-reserve warning lightlights up.

A fuel shortage can lead tomisfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly. Misfiring candamage the catalytic converter,and the engine dying unexpectedcan lead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tank iscompletely empty.

Possible cause:At the most, the fuel tank stillcontains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 2.1 quarts (Approx.2 l)

Refueling ( 68).

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The temperature symbolflashes.

Continued driving with anoverheated engine can re-

sult in engine damage.Be sure to observe the measureslisted below.

Possible cause:Coolant level is too low.

Checking coolant level ( 92).If coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 93).

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, continue drivingin the part-load range to cooldown the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionswitched on so that the radia-tor fan continues to operate.Should the coolant temperaturefrequently be too high, have

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the fault rectified as quickly aspossible by a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light showsyellow.

Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is in the emer-gency operating mode. On-

ly reduced engine performancemay be available, which can leadto danger driving situations, es-pecially during passing maneu-vers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has di-agnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and canno longer be started. Otherwise,the engine runs in the emergen-cy operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine performance may not beavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Engine oil pressureinsufficient

Engine oil-pressure warninglight flashes.

The oil pressure in the lubricatingoil circuit is too low. Stop imme-diately and switch off engine.

The warning on insufficientengine oil pressure is no

substitute for the function ofan oil-level indicator. The cor-rect engine oil level can only bechecked on the oil dipstick.

Possible cause:The engine oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level( 87).

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil ( 88).

Possible cause:The engine oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

Driving with insufficient en-gine oil pressure can result

in engine damage.Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Warning triangle appears onthe display.

LAMP appears on the display.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Headlight bulb, bulb or turn indi-cator bulb defective.

Locate defective bulb with vi-sual check.Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb ( 105).Replacing parking light bulb( 106).

Replacing brake light and taillight bulbs ( 109).Replacing front and rear turnindicator bulbs ( 108).

Warning indicators ofonboard computer

with onboard computerOE

The ambient temperature dis-play 1 flashes.

Possible cause:The ambient temperature mea-sured at the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).Always think well ahead whentemperatures are low, especiallyon bridges and where the road isin the shade.

Think well ahead when driving.

ABS warningindicators

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

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Display

ABS warnings are indicated bythe ABS warning light 1.

Additional information on theBMW Motorrad ABS is providedfrom page ( 72); an overviewof the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.

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Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning

Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)

Lights up ABS error ( 32)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven a fewyards.

Ride off slowly. It must be not-ed that the ABS function is notavailable until the self-diagnosishas been completed.

ABS errorABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detect-ed an error. The ABS function isnot available.

Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ABSfunction is not available. Ob-serve additional information onsituations which can lead to anABS error ( 73).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

TPC/RDC warningindicators

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

Display

The warning symbol 1 signalsa critical tire pressure, and thecorresponding air pressure of thefront wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3flashes.

If the critical value is at thelimit of the permissible tol-

erance, the general warning lightalso lights up in yellow. If the de-termined tire pressure is outsidethe permissible tolerance, thegeneral warning light flashes inred.

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Additional information on theBMW Motorrad TPC/RDC isprovided from page ( 74); anoverview of the possible warningsis provided on the following page.

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Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning

Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire inflation pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance ( 35)

Critical inflationpressure flashes

Flashes red Is indicated Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-ble tolerance ( 35)

Critical inflationpressure flashes

"--" or "-- --"is indicated

Transmission error ( 35)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Sensor defective or system fault ( 36)

"--" or "-- --"is indicated

Lights up yellow Is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensorweak ( 36)

RdC is indicated.

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Tire inflation pressure inlimit area of permissibletolerance

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning triangle appears onthe display.

Critical inflation pressure flashes.Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is in the limit area of thepermissible tolerance.

Correct tire inflation pressure inaccordance with instructions onback of cover of Rider's Manu-al.

Before adjusting the tire in-flation pressure, observe

the information on temperaturecompensation and on inflationpressure adjustment in the chap-ter "Technology in detail".

Tire inflation pressureoutside permissibletolerance

General warning light flash-es red.

Warning triangle appears onthe display.

Critical inflation pressure flashes.Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is outside the permissibletolerance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

If it is still possible to drive withtire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure result in poorer han-

dling of the motorcycle.Always adapt your driving styleto the incorrect tire inflationpressure.

Correct tire inflation pressure atnext opportunity.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

If you are unsure about the driv-ability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Transmission error"--" or "-- --" is indicated.Possible cause:The motorcycle's speed has notexceeded the threshold of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h). TheTPC sensors do not transmittheir signal until a speed abovethis threshold is reached ( 74).

Watch TPC display at higherspeed. A permanent fault has

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not occurred until the generalwarning light also lights up. Inthis case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Possible cause:There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the TPC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which interfere with the connec-tion between the TPC controlunit and the sensors.

Watch the TPC display in an-other environment. A perma-nent fault has not occurred un-til the general warning light alsolights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Sensor defective orsystem fault

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning triangle appears onthe display.

"--" or "-- --" is indicated.Possible cause:Wheels without installed TPCsensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPCsensors.

Possible cause:One or two TPC sensors havefailed.

Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Possible cause:A system fault has occurred.

Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Battery of tire-inflationpressure sensor weak

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning triangle appears onthe display.

RdC is indicated.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:The battery of the tire inflationpressure sensor no longer hasits full capacity. The operation ofthe tire inflation pressure controlis only ensured for a limited time.

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Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarmwarning indicators

with anti-theft alarm OE

General warning light showsyellow.

The warning dWA is displayedwith the warning triangle in frontof it.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:The anti-theft alarm battery hasno capacity.The operation of theanti-theft alarm is no longer en-sured with the motorcycle batterydisconnected.

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40

Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 48

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 51

Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 41).Ignition key and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with case OA

with TopcaseOA

The cases and the Topcase canalso be ordered with locks forthe same key on request. Pleasecontact a specialized workshopfor this purpose, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 63)with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 63)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 2.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered acces-sories remain operational fora limited period of time.Battery can be recharged viaonboard socket.

Locking handlebarsTurn handlebars to left.

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Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizerEWSTheft protectionThe electronic immobilizer EWShelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and this en-hanced security is at your dis-posal without any need for you toset parameters or activate addi-

tional systems. The engine of amotorcycle fitted with this elec-tronic immobilizer can be startedonly with the keys that belongto the motorcycle. You can al-so have your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer disable particu-lar keys, for example in the eventthat you lose your keys. The en-gine cannot be started with a keythat has been barred.

Electronics in keyThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering antenna in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognized as "authorized" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the igni-

tion key used to start the enginecould "irritate" the electronics,in which case the enabling sig-nal for starting is not issued. Thewarning EWS is shown in themultifunction display.Always store the spare key sepa-rately from the ignition key.

Replacement and extrakeysReplacement and spare keysare only available through an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an integrat-ed security system, so the retail-er is under an obligation to checkthe legitimacy of all applicationsfor replacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you must bring along all otherkeys that belong to the motorcy-cle. A key that has been barred

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can subsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press and hold button 1 untilhours 2 flash.

Press button repeatedly untildesired hours are shown.Press and hold button untilminutes 3 flash.Press button repeatedly untildesired minutes are shown.Press and hold button untilminutes no longer flash.Setting is completed.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings

Switch on ignition.

with onboard computerOE

If necessary, switch over fromstopwatch to odometer withbutton 1.

Press button 2.

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The following values can be dis-played:

Total mileage 3Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

Tire inflation pressures

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.

Press and hold button 2 untiltripmeter has been reset.

Onboard computerwith onboard computerOE

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired value is shown.

The following values can be dis-played in the area 2:

Ambient temperature (°F)

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Average speed

Average consumption

Current consumption

Range

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is stopped,the engine heat can falsify themeasurement of the ambienttemperature 1. If the influenceof the engine heat becomes too

great, -- is temporarily shown inthe display.

If the ambient temperature dropsbelow 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera-ture display flashes as a warningof possible icing-up. The displayautomatically switches from anyother mode to the temperaturereading when the temperaturedrops below this threshold forthe first time.

Average speed

The average speed 1 is cal-culated based on the elapsedtime since the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

Resetting average speedSwitch on ignition.Select average speed.

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Press and hold button 1 untilaverage speed has been reset.

Average consumption

The average consumption 1 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the last re-

set by the corresponding amountof fuel used.

Resetting averageconsumption

Switch on ignition.Select average consumption.

Press and hold button 1 untilaverage consumption has beenreset.

Current consumption

The current consumption 1 isdisplayed.

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Range

The range 1 indicates what dis-tance can still be driven with theremaining fuel. The calculation ismade based on the fuel level andan average consumption storedfor this purpose, however whichdoes not always match the val-ue that can be called up in thedisplay.If the fuel level exceeds the mea-suring rage dependent on thetank geometry, the fuel level canno longer be exactly determined.In this area a minimum range isspecified which is based on themeasurable fuel level. This mini-

mum range is indicated with a >symbol. As soon as the fuel levelcan be determined exactly, therange is shown more precisely.When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level the rangedisplay cannot be updated.

The determined range is anapproximate reading. BMW

Motorrad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use the fullrange before refueling.

Stopwatch

As an alternative to the odome-ter, the stopwatch 3 can be dis-played. The display consists ofhours, minutes, seconds andtenths of a second separated bydots.In enable improved operation ofthe stopwatch while driving (asa lap timer), the functions of thebutton 2 and the functions of theINFO button on the handlebarcan be interchanged. The stop-watch and the odometer are thenoperated with the INFO button;

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the onboard computer must beoperated with the button 2.The stopwatch continues to runin the background when the dis-play is temporarily switched overto the odometer. The stopwatchalso continues to run when theignition is temporarily switchedoff.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, switch over fromodometer to stopwatch withbutton 1.

With stopwatch stopped, pressbutton 2 to start stopwatch.With stopwatch running, pressbutton 2 to stop stopwatch.Press and hold button 2 to re-set stopwatch.Stopwatch shows0.00.00.0

Interchanging buttonfunctions

Press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untildisplay changes.FLASH (engine speed warn-ing indicator) and ON or OFFare shown.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON orOFF are shown.Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired state is shown.ON: Operation of stopwatchand odometer with INFO but-ton on handlebar fitting.

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OFF: operation of stopwatchand odometer with button 2 ininstrument cluster.To save the setting made,press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untilthe display changes.

Engine speed warning

The engine speed warning sig-nals to the driver that the redengine speed range has beenreached. This signal is shown inred by the flashing of the anti-theft alarm indicator light 1.The signal is maintained until thetransmission is upshifted or the

engine speed is reduced. It canbe activated or deactivated bythe driver.

Activating engine speedwarning

Press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untildisplay changes.FLASH (engine speed warn-ing indicator) and ON or OFFare shown.Press button 1 until desiredstate is shown.ON: engine speed warning ac-tivated.

OFF: engine speed warningdeactivated.To save the setting made,press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untilthe display changes.

Tire Pressure ControlTPC/RDC

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

Selecting TPC/RDCdisplay

Switch on ignition.

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Press button 2 repeatedly un-til tire inflation pressures areshown.

The displayed tire inflation pres-sures 3 refer to a tire tempera-ture of 68 °F (20 °C). The left-hand value indicates the inflation

pressure of the front wheel, andthe right-hand value the inflationpressure of the rear wheel. Im-mediately after switching on theignition, -- -- is displayed, asthe transfer of the inflation pres-sure values does not begin untila speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) isexceeded for the first time.

LightsParking lightsThe parking lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignition isswitched on.

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on the

lights by switching on the high-beam headlight with the ignitionswitched on or by operating theheadlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press switch 1 toward front toswitch on high-beam headlight.

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Pull switch 1 downward to op-erated headlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off ignition.

Press button 1 to left and holdimmediately after switchingoff ignition until parking lightis switched on.Switch ignition on and then offagain to switch off parking light.

Turn indicatorsOperating turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx. 650ft (200 m), the turn indicators areautomatically switched off.

Press button 1 toward left toswitch on left-hand turn indica-tor.Press button 1 toward rightto switch on right-hand turnindicator.

Press button 1 into center po-sition to switch off turn indica-tors.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers

Switch on ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition

switched on, the flashing functionreplaces the emergency flashingfunction as long as the button ispressed. If the turn indicator but-ton is released, the emergencyflasher function becomes activeagain.

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Press button 1 to switch onhazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.Press button 1 again to switchoff hazard warning flashers.

Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch

Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding

can cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency ON/OFF switch.

a Engine switched offb Operating position

Heated handlebar gripswith heated handlebar grips OE

Operating heatedhandlebar grips

Start engine.

The heated hand grips op-tion can only be activated

when the engine is running. Ifthe engine is switched off, theheated hand grips must be reac-tivated once the engine has beenrestarted.

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The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

heated hand grips can drain thebattery if you are riding at lowengine speeds. If the battery isinadequately charged, the heat-ed hand grips are switched off toensure starting capability.

Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired heating level is shown.

The handlebar grips can be heat-ed at two different levels. Thesecond level 2 is used for fastheat-up of the grips; then theswitch should be switched backto the first level.

50 % heating output

100 % heating output

If no further changes are made,the selected heating level isset.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise to increase distance be-tween clutch lever and handle-bar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise to decrease dis-tance between clutch lever andhandlebar grip.

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The adjusting screw can beturned more easily if you

press the clutch lever forwardwhen doing so.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the handbrakelever while driving can lead

to accidents.Only adjust the handbrakelever when the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise to increase distance be-tween brake lever and handle-bar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise to decrease dis-tance between brake lever andhandlebar grip.

The adjusting screw canbe turned more easily if

you press the handbrake leverforward when doing so.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.

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Adjusting mirror arm

Slide protective cap 1 up overscrew connection on mirrorarm.Loosen the nut 2.Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Tighten nut to specified torquewhile holding mirror arm inplace.

Locknut, mirror onclamping element

7 lb/ft (10 Nm)

Slide protective cap overthreaded fastener.

Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set the springpreload of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Removing seat ( 57).

Remove toolkit 1.

Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.

To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 2 clockwiseusing toolkit.To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 2 counter-clockwise using toolkit.

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Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn adjusting screw coun-terclockwise as far as pos-sible and then turn back 12clicks (Full tank of gas, withrider 187 lbs (85 kg))

Insert toolkit 1.Installing seat ( 58).

DampingSettingThe damping must be adjustedto the road conditions and thespring preload.

A rough road surface requiressofter damping than a smoothroad surface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping on rearwheel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Adjust damping via adjustingscrew 1.

To increase damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 clockwise.

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To decrease damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 counterclock-wise.

Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjusting screw clock-wise as far as possible andthen turn back 3/4 clicks(Full tank of gas, with rider187 lbs (85 kg))

TiresChecking tire pressure

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer hand-

ing characteristics of the motor-cycle and reduces the life of thetires.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.

At high road speeds, tirevalves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftire inflation pressure, fit a valvecap with rubber sealing ring tothe rear tire and make sure thatthe cap is screwed on firmly.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Check tire pressures againstdata below.

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tirecold)

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tirecold)

If tire pressure is too low:Correct tire pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjusted tothe relevant conditions by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.Spring preload adjustment mayonly be insufficient when the mo-

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torcycle is very heavily loaded.In this case, the headlight rangemust be adjusted to the weight.

If you are unsure whetherthe basic headlight setting

is correct, consult a specializedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Adjusting headlight range

Loosen screws 1 on left andright.Adjust headlight by tiltingslightly.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

Basic headlight rangeadjustment

Loosen screws 1 on left andright.Adjust headlight by tiltingslightly so that tip 2 points tomarking 3.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

SeatRemoving seat

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Turn seat lock 1 to left withignition key and hold whilepressing seat downward at rearto support movement.

Raise seat at rear and releasekey.

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Take off seat and place on aclean surface with upholsteredside facing downward.

Installing seat

Mount seat in bracket 2.Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.The seat can be heard to lockinto place.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Securing motorcycle fortransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer will be happy toadvise you and has the correctclothing for every purpose.

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced load

Loose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire treadEtc.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts of al-cohol or drugs will adverse-

ly affect your perception and yourability to assess situations andmake decisions, and slow downyour reflexes. Medication can ex-acerbate these effects.Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in closedrooms.

High voltage

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Make sure that no highlyflammable materials can comein contact with the hot exhaustsystem.

Cooling would be inade-quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for a lengthy periodwith the motorcycle at a stand-still: overheating would result. Inextreme cases, the motorcyclecould catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. After starting, rideoff immediately.

Tampering with controlunit of electronic engine-management system

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage

the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in

mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damagecaused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off:

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BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchDamping setting and springpreloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling)Tension and lubrication of drivechain

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcy-cle with the side stand extendedand a gear engaged. The enginewill switch itself off if you start itwith the transmission in neutral

and then engage a gear beforeretracting the side stand.

TransmissionYou can start the engine whenthe transmission is in neutral or ifyou pull the clutch with a gearengaged. Do not engage theclutch until after switching on theignition, as otherwise the enginecannot be started.

Starting engine

Transmission lubricationis only ensured when the

engine is running. Insufficient lu-brication can lead to transmissiondamage.Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for longer periods or push itover longer distances with theengine switched off.

Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 63)

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 63)

Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tempera-tures it may be necessary

to operate the throttle grip duringstarting. At ambient tempera-tures below 32 °F (0 °C), actuatethe clutch after switching on theignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

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engine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

Engine starts.If the engine fails to start, thetroubleshooting table in thechapter "Technical Data" mayprovide assistance. ( 122)

Pre-ride checkAfter the ignition is switched on,the instrument cluster conductsa test of the pointer instrumentsand the warning and indicatorlights, i.e. the "Pre-Ride-Check".The test is aborted if the engineis started before it is completed.

Phase 1The pointers of the tachometerand speedometer are run up tothe end stop. At the same time,all warning and indicator lightsare switched on consecutively.

In left-hand indicator light pan-el:Indicator light for high-beamheadlightGeneral warning light in yellowFuel-reserve warning lightWarning light for oil pressurewith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

In addition:ABS warning lightIn indicator light panel belowspeedometer:Indicator light for left turn indi-catorIndicator light for neutralIndicator light for right turn indi-cator

Phase 2The general warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The pointers of the tachometerand speedometer are run back.At the same time, all switched-on

warning and indicator lights areswitched off consecutively in thereverse order.

If a pointer has not been moved,or if one of the specified warningand indicator lights has not beenswitched on:

If it was not possible toswitch on the warning

lights, possible malfunctionscannot be indicated.Watch all warning and indicatorlights on the display.

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

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Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switch onthe ignition. To check the wheelsensors, the motorcycle must bedriven a few yards.

Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.

ABS warning light flashes.

Phase 2Checking wheel sensors whilestarting off.

ABS warning light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted:

Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ABSfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)

While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

in will lead to increased enginewear.Adhere to the specified enginerun-in speeds.

Do not exceed the engine run-in speeds.

Engine break-in speed

<5000 min-1

Do not accelerate at full throt-tle.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.After 300 - 750 miles (500 -1,200 km), have the first in-spection performed.

Brake padsNew brake pads must be run inbefore they achieve their opti-mum friction force. This initialreduction in braking efficiency

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can be compensated for by ex-erting greater pressure on thebrake levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Brake early.

TiresNew tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tiresare run in. This running in proce-dure is essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.

New tires have notachieved their full adhesion

yet. There is a danger ofaccidents when driving atextreme angles.Avoid extreme angles.

BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the morethe front wheel is loaded. Thegreater the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transferred.To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This optimal-ly utilizes the dynamic load in-crease on the front wheel. At thesame time, the clutch should al-so be actuated. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generat-ed as quickly as possible andwith great force, the dynamicload distribution cannot followthe increased deceleration and

the braking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. The front wheel can lockup.

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

To prevent the front wheel fromlocking, the ABS system mustintervene and reduce the brakepressure; the braking distanceincreases.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use on-

ly the rear brakes when descend-ing mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

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Wet brakes

After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.Brake early until the brake disksand pads are dry or braked untildry.

Salt on brakes

The full braking effect canbe delayed if the motor-

cycle is ridden on salt-coveredroads and the brakes are not ap-plied for some time.Brake early until the salt layer ofthe brake disks and brake padshas been braked off.

Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on the brakedisks and pads considerably

diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-

tenance tasks, make sure thatthe brake disks and brake padsare free of oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces

or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.

Driving on unpaved or dirtyroads leads to increased

brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thicknessmore often and replace the brakepads sooner.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing on side stand

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guarantee

that the motorcycle will rest firm-ly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.Pull handbrake lever.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.Use your left foot to extendside stand fully.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

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Slowly lean motorcycle to sideuntil its weight is taken bystand and dismount to left.

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn handlebars to full left orright lock position.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill;

select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side standUnlock steering lock.From left, grip handlebars withboth hands.Pull handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift motorcycle to up-right position.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the vehicle.

Sit on motorcycle and use yourleft foot to retract side stand.

Placing on center standwith center stand OA

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guarantee

that the motorcycle will rest firm-ly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on left handlebar grip.With your right hand, take holdof the rear frame.Using your right foot, presscenter stand toward rear untilfeet rest on ground.Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pulling mo-torcycle toward rear.

Excessive movementscould result in the center

stand retracting, and themotorcycle would topple as aresult.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the centerstand.

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Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock.

Pushing off center standwith center stand OA

Unlock steering lock.Place your left hand on lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip reargrab handle or rear frame.Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.Make sure that center stand isfully retracted.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the road. This re-sults in a danger of falling.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy

or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontoplastic parts immediately.

Fuel can attack the mate-rial of the windshield and

the side wind deflectors, makingthem cloudy or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontothe windshield and wind deflec-tors immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onside stand.

The available fuel tank vol-ume can only be optimally

used with the vehicle standing onthe side stand.

Open protective cap.Unlock fuel tank cap 1 withignition key and fold up.

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Refuel with quality listed belowat most until lower edge of fillerneck is reached.

When refueling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to a lev-el above reserve, as otherwisethe sensor will not be able toregister the new level. Otherwiseneither the fill level nor the rangedisplay can be updated.

Recommended fuel qual-ity

89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) (Su-per unleaded)

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 3.6 gal (Approx.13.5 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 2.1 quarts (Approx.2 l)

Press fuel tank cap down firmlyto close.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.

Securing motorcyclefor transport

Protect all components alongwhich straps are routed againstscratching. For example, useadhesive tape or soft cloths.

The motorcycle can tipaway to the side and fall

over.Secure the motorcycle againsttipping away to the side.

Push motorcycle onto transportsurface, and do not place onside stand or center stand.

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Components can be dam-aged.

Do not pinch components, e.g.brake lines or wiring harnesses.

Secure straps at front on bothsides on lower fork bridge andtension.

Fasten straps at rear on bothsides on passenger footrestsand tension.Tension all straps evenly; mo-torcycle should be compressedas greatly as possible.

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Technology in detail

Technology in detail

Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 74

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

How does ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerablypoorer friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceeded whenthe driver increases the brakepressure, the wheels begin toblock and driving stability is lost,and a fall can result. Before thissituation occurs, ABS intervenesand adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enables the

wheels to continue to turn andmaintains driving stability regard-less of the road surface condi-tion.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads can brieflylead to a loss of contact betweenthe tires and the road surface,until the transferrable brakingforce is reduced to zero. If brak-ing is carried out in this situa-tion, ABS must reduce the brakepressure to ensure driving sta-bility when restoring contact tothe road. At this point in time,the BMW Motorrad ABS mustassume extremely low friction co-efficients (gravel, ice, snow) sothat the running wheels turn inevery imaginable case and thedriving stability is ensured. Afterdetecting the actual conditions,

the system adjusts the optimumbrake pressure.

Lifting off rear wheelHowever, during extremelyheavy and rapid decelerationsit is possible that the BMWMotorrad ABS cannot preventthe rear wheel from lifting offthe ground.In these cases, themotorcycle can also flip end overend.

Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the

ground.When braking, bear in mind thatthe ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting off theground.

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What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ABS?The BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures driving stability on any sur-face within the limits of drivingphysics. The system is not op-timized for special requirementsresulting under extreme weath-er conditions offroad or on theracetrack.

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad ABS, unusual

driving conditions can also leadto a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:

Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer period.Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake pulled (burnout).Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.Locked-up rear wheel for alonger period of time, e.g.when riding downhill offroad.

Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can be reactivated byswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its

maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Motor-rad ABS is in an optimally main-tained condition, it is vital that thespecified inspection intervals becomplied with.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad ABS permitsmust not be used as an excusefor careless riding. ABS is pri-marily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a cor-ner, the motorcycle's weight andmomentum take over and even

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BMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

Tire Pressure ControlTPC/RDC

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

FunctionA sensor is located in each tire,which measures the air temper-ature and the inflation pressureinside the tire and sends thesevalues to the control unit.The sensors are equipped witha centrifugal controller, whichdoes not enable the transmis-sion of the measured values un-til a speed of approx. 20 mph(30 km/h) is reached. Before ini-tial reception of the tire inflationpressure, -- is shown in the dis-play for each tire. The sensorscontinue to transmit the mea-sured values for approx. 15 min-

utes after the motorcycle comesto a stop.The control unit can manage foursensors, and as a result two setsof wheels with TPC/RDC sen-sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDCcontrol unit is installed withoutthe wheels being equipped withsensors, an error message is out-put.

TemperaturecompensationThe tire inflation pressure is tem-perature dependent, i.e. it in-creases or decreases togetherwith the tire temperature. Thetire temperature is dependent onthe ambient temperature and onthe driving style and duration.The tire inflation pressures areshown temperature-compensat-ed in the multifunction display;they refer to a tire temperatureof 68 °F (20 °C). No temperaturecompensation takes place in the

inflation pressure testers at fillingstations, i.e. the measured tire in-flation pressure is dependent onthe tire temperature. As a result,the values displayed there do notmatch the values shown in themultifunction display in most cas-es.

Tire inflation pressurerangesThe TPC/RDC control unit distin-guishes between three inflationpressure ranges matched to themotorcycle:

Inflation pressure within thepermissible tolerance.Inflation pressure at the limitsof the permissible tolerance.Inflation pressure outside thepermissible tolerance.

A warning is also output if thetire inflation pressure drops rapid-ly within the permissible toler-ance.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is the right place to gofor genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories,other BMW approvedproducts, and expert advice ontheir installation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for theseproducts.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Observe the information on theimportance of tire sizes for chas-sis control systems ( 97).

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product

of outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorcycles withoutconstituting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee provided whenthe official approval of a specificcountry has been granted. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for all op-erating conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, conse-quently, they are not sufficient insome circumstances.Use only parts and accessoriesapproved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planning mod-ifications, comply with all the le-gal requirements. The motorcy-cle must not infringe on nationalroad-vehicle construction anduse regulations of your country.

Onboard socketwith onboard socketOE

Ratings

The supply to the socket 1 is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis too low or the load exceedsthe maximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.

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Approx. 15 minutes after switch-ing off the ignition and/or duringstarting, the onboard socket isswitched off to take the load offthe motorcycle electrical system.

Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they:

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicsCannot be trapped

Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as describedabove.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.

Adjust setting of springpreload, damping characteristicand tire inflation pressures tosuit total weight.with case OA

Ensure that case volumes onleft and right are equal.Make sure that weight is uni-formly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items of luggagedownwards and inwards.Observe maximum payload ofcase and corresponding topspeed.

Payload of case

See information sign in case

Speed limit for drivingwith case

See information sign incase

with TopcaseOA

Observe maximum payload ofTopcase and correspondingtop speed.

Payload of Topcase

See information sign in Top-case

Speed limit for drivingwith Topcase

See information sign inTopcase

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with tank rucksackOA

Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

}11 lbs (}5 kg)

with tank bag OA

Observe maximum payload oftank bag.

Payload of tank bag

}11 lbs (}5 kg)

Lashing down luggageRemoving seat ( 57).

Pull luggage belt 1 throughunder seat in area 2 of fuel-tank fill location. Make surethat belt is in front of bars onunderside of seat.Installing seat ( 58).Guide luggage belt along pieceof luggage in area provided toluggage rack.

Pull luggage belt 1 throughluggage rack 3 and lash down.Check piece of luggage for se-cure hold.

Casewith case OA

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Opening case

Turn lock barrel into OPEN po-sition.

Pull gray release lever 1(OPEN) upward.Lock straps 2 open.

Pull gray release lever (OPEN)upwards again while simultane-ously pulling case lid 3 out ofretainer.

Closing case

Press locks 1 of case lid intolocking devices 2 until theyengage.Also press locks of lock strapsinto locking devices 2 until theyengage.

Adjusting case volumeOnly close case lid.

Press lock straps 1 outwardand pull upward.The maximum volume hasbeen set.

Close lock straps.

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Press case lid against casebody.The case volume is adapted tothe contents.

Removing case

Turn lock barrel into RELEASEposition.

Pull black release lever 1 (RE-LEASE) upwards while simul-taneously pulling the case out-ward.Then lift case out of lowermounting.

Mounting case

Hook case into lower mounting.Pull black release lever 1 (RE-LEASE) upwards while simulta-neously pushing the case intoupper mounting 2.Press black release lever (RE-LEASE) downward.Check case for secure hold.

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Secure hold

If a case wobbles or is difficult tofit, it must be adapted to the gapbetween the upper and lowermounting.

Use the screws 1 inside the casefor this purpose.

Topcasewith TopcaseOA

Opening Topcase

Turn key in Topcase lock toOPEN position.

Press lock barrel 1 forward.Unlocking lever 2 pops up.

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Pull up release lever complete-ly.Topcase lid opens.

Closing Topcase

Pull up red release lever 2completely.Close Topcase lid and hold.Check that nothing is trappedbetween lid and case.

Press release lever 2 down un-til it engages.Turn key in Topcase lock intoLOCK position and remove.

Removing TopcaseTurn key in Topcase lock toRELEASE position.Handle pops out.

Pull up handle 3 completely.Lift off Topcase at rear and pulloff luggage rack.

Mounting TopcasePull up handle as far as possi-ble.

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Hook Topcase into luggagerack. Make sure that hooks 4are securely seated in corre-sponding mounts 5.

Press handle 3 down until itengages.

Turn key in Topcase lock intoLOCK position and remove. 7

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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

General brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111885

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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torques areto be taken into account forassembly, these are listed. Anoverview of all required tighteningtorques is contained in thechapter "Technical Data".Information on additional mainte-nance and repair work is provid-ed in the Repair Manual for yourmotorcycle on DVD, which youcan obtain from your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Special tools and thorough spe-cialized knowledge are requiredto carry out some of the workdescribed here. If you are indoubt, consult a certified work-shop, preferably your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Onboard toolkitStandard tool kit

1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver in-

sertwith Phillips and Torx T25blade

Replacing front andrear turn indicator bulbs( 108).Replacing brake light andtail light bulbs ( 109).Removing battery( 114).Removing body panels

3 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 17 mm

Adjusting mirror arm( 54).

4 Torx wrench T40Adjusting headlight range( 57).

Service tool kitwith service toolkitOA

1 Pull-out tool holderfor mounting all tools viaadapters and for removingspark plug

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2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mmfor removing quick-releaseaxle on front wheel

4 Flashlight5 Socket wrench

Open-ended wrenches ofvarious sizes

6 Adapterfor holding 1/4" bits and9x12 mm and 3/8" jointedadapter

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can

lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

higher the temperature, the high-

er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after a short tripleads to misinterpretations andtherefore to incorrect oil fill quan-tities.To ensure that the display of theengine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level after a longertrip.

Wipe area around oil fill loca-tion clean.Allow engine to idle until fanstarts up, then allow to con-tinue running for an additionalminute.Switch off engine.Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle at op-erating temperature vertically.with center stand OA

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle atoperating temperature on itscenter stand.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Clean measuring range 2 of oildipstick with a dray clothPosition oil dipstick on oil filllocation, but do not screw in.

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Remove oil dipstick and readoff oil level.

Engine oil level

between MIN and MAXmarking

If oil level is below MIN mark:Topping up engine oil ( 88).

If oil level is above MAX mark:Have oil level corrected bya specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Install oil dipstick.

Topping up engine oilMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Wipe area around fill locationclean.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead to

engine damage.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Add engine oil up to specifiedlevel.

Checking engine oil level( 87).Install oil dipstick.

General brake systemOperating safetyA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.In this case, have the brake sys-tem checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

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Checking brake operationPull handbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure points areperceptible:

Have the brakes checked by acertified workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorraddealer.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads to ascertain theirthickness. Direction of view:between wheel and front wheelcontrol to brake calipers 1.

Front brake-pad wearlimit

min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material withoutcarrier plate. Wear markings(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.

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In order to ensure the operatingreliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Check the brake pad thicknesswith visual inspection. Direc-

tion of view: from rear at brakecaliper 1.

Rear brake-pad wear limit

min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material withoutcarrier plate. Wear indicatorsmust be clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performance

and may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operatingreliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Brake fluidChecking front brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

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Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.with center stand OA

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.

Read off brake fluid level atfront brake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Front brake fluid level(visual check)

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:

Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.with center stand OA

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

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Read off brake fluid level atrear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level (vi-sual check)

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:

Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

CoolantChecking coolant level

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Read off coolant level on ex-pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-tion: from front through open-ing of side panel at expansiontank.

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Minimum coolant quanti-ty

may not fall below MIN markon expansion tank

If coolant level drops below per-missible level:

Add coolant.

Topping up coolantRemoving center fairing panel( 113).

Remove circlip 1 and washer 2.

Remove screw 3.Slightly raise fairing side pan-el at rear and then remove toside.

Open cap of expansion tank 1.Add coolant up to specifiedlevel.Close cap of expansion tank.

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Install screw 3.

Install washer 2 and circlip 1.

Installing center fairing panel( 113).

ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure point can befelt:

Have the clutch checkedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Checking clutch playTurn handlebars to left.

Pull clutch cable 1 as far awayfrom clutch lever as possible.Measure clutch play A be-tween handlebar fitting andclutch cable.

Clutch play

0.04 in (1 mm) (Turn handle-bars to left, between handle-bar fitting and clutch cable)

If clutch play is outside tolerance:Adjusting clutch play ( 95).

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Adjusting clutch play

Loosen the nut 3.To increase clutch play: turnnut 2 upward.To decrease clutch play: turnnut 2 downward.Checking clutch play ( 94).Repeat work steps until clutchplay is correctly adjusted.Tighten nut 3.

TiresChecking tire tread depth

The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change

for the worse before the legallyprescribed minimum tread depthis reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Measure tire tread depth inmain tread grooves with wearindicating marks.

Tires have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. If the tire treadhas worn down to the level ofthe marks, the tire is completelyworn. The locations of the marksare indicated on the edge of thetire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

When the minimum tread depthis reached:

Replace tires concerned.

RimsChecking rims

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

ChainLubricating chain

Dirt, dust and insufficientlubrication will considerably

shorten the service life of thedrive chain.Clean and lubricate the drivechain regularly.

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Lubricate drive chain at leastevery 620 mls (1000 km). Af-ter driving though water or dustand dirt, carry out lubricate ear-lier accordingly.Switch off ignition and engageNeutral.Clean drive chain with suitablecleaning agent, dry and applychain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.

Checking chain tensionMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Turn the rear wheel until theposition with the lowest chainsag is reached.

Press chain upward and down-ward using a screwdriver andmeasure difference a.

Chain sag

1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo-torcycle unloaded on sidestand)

If the measured value is outsidethe permissible tolerance:

Adjusting chain tension ( 96).

Adjusting chain tensionMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Loosen quick-release axlenut 1.Loosen lock nuts 2 on left andright.Adjust chain tension with ad-justing screws 3 on left andright.Checking chain tension ( 96).Make sure that the same scalevalue 4 is set on the left andright.Tighten lock nuts 2 on left andright.

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Locknut of drive-chaintensioning screw

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to appropriate torque.

Rear-wheel quick-releaseaxle in swinging arm

74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

Checking chain wearMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Pull chain toward rear at rear-most point of chain sprocket.The teeth tips are located in-side the chain links (a): Thechain is OK.The chain is being pulled outover the teeth tips (b): Consultan authorized workshop, prefer-ably a BMW Motorrad partner.

WheelsTire recommendationFor every size of tire, BMWMotorrad has tested certainmakes and approved those ithas found to be roadworthy.

If you use wheels and tiresthat have not been approved,BMW Motorrad cannot assesstheir suitability or provide anyguarantee as to their road safety.Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approved foryour type of motorcycle.Extensive information is availableat your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer or on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.

Affect of wheel size onABSThe wheel sizes play a major rolewith the ABS system. Especial-ly the diameter and width of thewheels are stored in the controlunit as the basis for all necessarycalculations. A change in thesesizes due to conversion to oth-ers than the wheels installed asstandard equipment can serious-ly affect the control comfort ofthese systems.

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The sensor wheels required forwheel speed detection must alsomatch the control systems in-stalled and may not be replaced.If you want to equip your mo-torcycle with different wheels,please speak to a specializedworkshop, and preferably a BMWMotorrad retailer. In some cas-es the data stored in the controlunits can be adapted to the newwheel sizes.

TPC/RDC stickerwith Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

The TPC sensors can bedamaged by improper tire

mounting.Inform the BMW Motorrad retail-er or the specialized workshopthat the wheel is equipped with aTPC sensor.

On motorcycles equipped withTPC/RDC, a corresponding stick-er is located on the wheel rimat the position of the TPC/RDCsensor. During a tire change itmust be ensured that the TPC/RDC sensor is not damaged. In-form the BMW Motorrad retailer

or the specialized workshop ofthe TPC/RDC sensor.

Removing front wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Remove screw 1 and take ABSsensor out of hole.

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Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disk on reassem-bly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove screws 1 of brakecalipers on left and right.

Push brake pads 2 apartslightly by rocking the brakecaliper 3 back and forth againstthe brake disk 4.Mask off area of wheel rim thatcould be scratched in processof removing brake calipers.Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand before it israised at the front in the nextstep. Always check that theground under the stand is leveland firm when doing so.

with center stand OA

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle oncenter stand.

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Mounting front wheel stand( 103).

Loosen axle clampingscrews 1.Remove quick-release axle 2while supporting wheel.

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Roll front wheel forward to re-move.

Remove spacing bushing 3 onleft side from wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Mount spacing bushing 3 onleft side on wheel hub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Observe the direction of rota-tion arrows on the tires or on therim.

Roll front wheel into frontwheel guide.

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 2 withappropriate torque.

Quick-release axle in forkleg

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Tighten axle clamping screws 1to appropriate torque.

Pinch bolt of quick-re-lease axle

15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

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Remove front wheel stand.without center standOA

Remove auxiliary stand.

Ease brake calipers onto brakedisks.

Tighten screws 1 of brakecalipers on left and right to ap-propriate torque.

Brake caliper on fork leg

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.

Operate brakes several timesuntil brake pads contact brakedisk.

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Insert ABS sensor into holeand install screw 1.

Removing rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Remove screw 1 and takespeed sensor out of hole.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle on asuitable auxiliary stand.with center stand OA

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle oncenter stand.

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Remove axle nut 1.Loosen lock nuts 2 on left andright.Loosen adjusting screws 3 onleft and right.Remove adjusting plate 4 andslide axle as far as possible to-ward inside.

Remove quick-release axle 5and take out adjusting plate 6.

Roll rear wheel as far forwardas possible and removechain 7 from chain sprocket.

Roll rear wheel toward rear outof swinging arm.

The chain sprocket andthe spacer sleeves on the

left and right are loosely insertedin the wheel. When removing,make sure that these parts arenot damaged or lost.

Installing rear wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Roll rear wheel into swingingarm while guiding brake diskbetween brake pads.

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Roll rear wheel as far forwardas possible and lay chain 7 onchain sprocket.

Mount left-hand adjustingplate 6 in swinging arm and

install quick-release axle 5 inbrake caliper and rear wheel.Make sure that axle fits incutout of adjusting plate.

Insert right-hand adjustingplate 4.Install axle nut 1, however donot tighten yet.

without center standOA

Remove auxiliary stand.

Insert speed sensor in hole andinstall screw 1.

Adjusting chain tension ( 96).

Front wheel standMounting front wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcycle with-out the assistance of an auxiliarystand. A motorcycle standing onthe front wheel stand and therear wheel alone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on an aux-

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iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle on asuitable auxiliary stand.with center stand OA

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle oncenter stand.

Use basic stand (0 402 241)with front wheel mount(0 402 242).Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounts 2 far enoughapart that front forks fit be-

tween them. Adjust supportpin to match front suspension.Use locating pins 3 to set frontwheel stand to desired height.Center front wheel stand rela-tive to front wheel and push itagainst front axle.

Align two mounts 2 so thatfront forks rest securely onthem.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.

with center stand OA

If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far at the front the

center stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the center standremains on the ground. Adjustthe height of the front wheelstand if necessary.

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Ensure motorcycle is standingsecurely.

LampsGeneral instructionsA bulb failure is signaled to youin the multifunction display by awarning indicator.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

The bulb is pressurized andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your mo-

torcycle is provided in the chap-ter "Technical Data".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fin-

gers. For installation, use a clean,dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-ticular oil and grease, interferewith heat radiation from the bulb.Overheating and therefore shortservice life of the bulbs are theconsequence.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulb

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove cover 1 for high-beamheadlight or cover 2 for low-beam headlight.

Open connector 3.

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Remove spring strap 4 fromdetents and fold to side.Take out bulb 5.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Insert bulb 5 while ensuringcorrect alignment at Position 6.Close and lock spring strap 4.

Close connector 3.

Install cover 1 or cover 2.

Replacing parking lightbulb

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.

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Remove cover 2.

Pull parking-light bulb 3 out ofheadlight housing.

Pull bulb out of bulb socket.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Press bulb into socket.

Insert parking-light bulb 3 intoheadlight housing.

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Install cover 2.

Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove screw 1.

Pull glass on screw connectionside out of mirror housing.

Remove bulb 2 fromlight housing by turning itcounterclockwise.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

LED / 12 V

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Install bulb 2 by screwingclockwise into light housing.

Insert inside end of lens intolight housing and close.

Install screw 1.

Replacing brake light andtail light bulbs

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove screws 1.Pull off light housing towardrear.

Remove bulb 2.

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Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for taillight/brakelight

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Install bulb 2.

Position lamp housing and in-stall screws 1.

Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to themotorcycle electronics.Do not use the onboard socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are accidental-ly brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the motorcycleelectronics.The battery of the donor vehiclemust have a voltage of 12 V.

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from the onboard electrical sys-tem.

Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal 2 of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Connect the black jump leadto the negative terminal of thedonor battery and then to thenegative terminal 1 of the dis-charged battery.

Start engine of motorcycle withdischarged battery in usualway; if engine refuses to start,wait a few minutes before re-peating attempt to protectstarter and supporting battery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing jump leads.First disconnect jump leadfrom negative terminal 1, thenfrom positive terminal 2.

To start the engine, do notuse start sprays or similar

items.

Installing center fairing panel( 113).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be consid-ered.

Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to maxi-mize battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for charg-ing the battery on the followingpagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the onboard elec-

tronics (clock etc.) will drain thebattery. This can cause the bat-tery to run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not be ac-cepted.During periods when the motor-cycle is not being used, of morethan four weeks, disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle or

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connect a trickle charger to thebattery.

BMW Motorrad has devel-oped a trickle-charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods when themotorcycle is not being usedwithout having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additional in-formation is available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Charging connectedbattery

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage themotorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnect thebattery first.

Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is only

possible with suitable chargers.Unsuitable chargers can result indamage to the motorcycle elec-tronics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If indoubt, charge the disconnectedbattery directly at the terminals.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and indicator lights fail tolight up, the battery is complete-ly flat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charge disconnected batteryvia onboard socket.

The motorcycle's onboardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theonboard socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery via

the onboard socket, youmay be using a charger thatis not compatible with yourmotorcycle's electronics. In thiscase, please charge the batterydirectly at the terminals of thedisconnected battery.

Charging disconnectedbattery

Charge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

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Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

In the case of longer peri-ods when the motorcycle is

not being used, the battery mustbe recharged regularly. See theinstructions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully rechargethe battery before returning it touse.

Removing center fairingpanel

Removing seat ( 57).

Remove four screws 1 on leftand right and take off centerfairing panel.

Installing center fairingpanel

Slide center fairing panel at leftand right under side panels atPosition 2 and then insert inguides 3 on left and right.

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Install four screws 1 on left andright.Installing seat ( 58).

Removing batteryMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.Removing center fairing panel( 113).

An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Remove negative cable 1 first.Then remove positive cable 2.Remove screw 3 and take offbattery holder.Lift battery up and out, usingtilting movements if it is difficultto move.

Installing batterySwitch off ignition.Insert battery into battery com-partment, with positive terminalon right in direction of travel.

Push battery holder over bat-tery and install screw 3.

An incorrect connectionsequence increases the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Install positive cable 2.Install negative cable 1.

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If the motorcycle was dis-connected from the bat-

tery for a longer time, the currentdate must be entered in the in-strument cluster to ensure theproper operation of the servicedisplay.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.

Installing center fairing panel( 113).

Setting clock ( 42).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 118

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 120

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning and careproducts available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.BMW Care Products have beenmaterials tested, laboratory test-ed, and field tested and provideoptimum care and protection forthe materials used in your motor-cycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not use any sol-vents such as nitro-thinners, coldcleaning agents, fuel or similar,and do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol.

Washing yourmotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to brightsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.Brake early until the brake disks

and pads are dry or braked untildry.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Only use cold water to removeroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:

Windshields and wind deflec-torsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass of instrument clusterBlack, unpainted parts

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If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Fly sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

WindshieldClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the windshield ma-

terial; the windshield becomescloudy or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chrome partswith plenty of water and BMWauto shampoo. Use chrome pol-ish for additional treatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

When cleaning the radiator, en-sure that the fins are not bent.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protectioncoating agent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicon sprays or oth-er care products that containsilicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, e.g. tree resin orpollen.However, remove particularly ag-gressive materials immediately;otherwise changes in the paint ordiscoloration can occur. Theseinclude spilled fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid as well as bird drop-pings. BMW Car Polish or BMWPaint Cleaner are recommendedfor this.Contamination of the paint finishis particularly easy to see afterthe motorcycle has been washed.Remove this type of soiling with

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cleaning naphtha or spirit on aclean cloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends remov-ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-mover. Then add a protectivewax coating to the paint at theselocations.

Protective wax coatingTo preserve the finish of yourmotorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-ommends using BMW Car Waxor agents that contain carnaubaor synthetic waxes.A sure sign that the paint mustbe protected, is the fact that wa-ter no longer pearls up on it.

Storing motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever, the side stand pivot and,if necessary, the main standpivot with a suitable lubricant.

Coat bare metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Park motorcycle in a dry roomso that both wheels are un-loaded.

Before putting the motor-cycle into storage, have

the engine oil and the oil filterelement changed by a special-ist workshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.Combine work for storing/return-ing to use with maintenance ser-vice or an inspection.

Returning motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: Observechecklist.

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13410121

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy

Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position.

Side stand Retract side stand ( 62).

Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 62).

Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.

No fuel in tank Refueling ( 68).

Battery drained Charging connected battery ( 112).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper on fork leg

M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Pinch bolt of quick-release axle

M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

Quick-release axle in fork leg

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Locknut of drive-chain tension-ing screw

M8 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Rear-wheel quick-release axle inswinging arm

M16 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

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Mirrors Value Valid

Locknut, mirror on clamping ele-ment

M10 7 lb/ft (10 Nm)

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Engine

Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC con-trol with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuatedby trailing valve levers, compensating connectingrods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head.Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission anddry-sump lubrication

Displacement 798 cc (798 cm3)

Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm)

Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm)

Compression ratio 12:1

Rated output 87 hp (64 kW), at engine speed: 8000 min-1

with power reductionOE 34 hp (25 kW), at engine speed: 6000 min-1

Torque 63 lb/ft (86 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min-1

with power reductionOE 43 lb/ft (58 Nm), at engine speed: 3250 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1

Idle speed 1250+50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel quality 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON), Super unleaded

Usable fuel quantity Approx. 3.6 gal (Approx. 13.5 l)

Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 2.1 quarts (Approx. 2 l)

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 3.2 quarts (3 l), with filter change0.3 quarts (0.3 l), when removing swinging-armshaft cover, additionally

products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes

Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)

SAE 10W-40 ~-4 °F (~-20 °C), Winter operation

SAE 15W-40 ~14 °F (~-10 °C)

Oil grades Mineral engine oils with the API classification SFto SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend us-ing oil additives, as these can worsen the opera-tion of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retail-er for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

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Clutch

Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch

Transmission

Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated inengine housing

Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear1:1.227 (22/27 teeth), 4th gear1:1.130 (23/26 teeth), 5th gear1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

Secondary gear ratio 2,350

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), On wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm

Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with step-lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping

Spring travel at rear wheel 4.9 in (125 mm)

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 1-piston floating caliperand fixed brake disk

Brake-pad material, rear sintered metal

Wheels and tires

Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tireapprovals from your authorized BMW Motorradretailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor-rad.com.

Front wheel

Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front tire designation 120 / 70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"

Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17

Tire inflation pressures

Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold

Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold

Electrical system

Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A, an onboard socket

Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected.If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition isswitched on after the fault has been rectified.

Battery

Battery manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BS

Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

Battery voltage 12 V

Battery capacity 14 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03...0.04 in (0.8...0.9 mm), New

Bulbs

Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE LED / 12 V

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Frame

Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-ontubular steel rear frame

Location of type plate Right steering head

Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head

Dimensions

Motorcycle length 82 in (2082 mm)

Motorcycle height 48.8 in (1240 mm), without driver at DIN unladenweight

Motorcycle width 32 in (812 mm), Over handlebars without mirrors

Driver's seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), without driver at unladenweight

with low dual seat OE 30.3 in (770 mm), without driver at unladenweight

with high seat 32.3 in (820 mm), without driver at unladenweight

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Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 70.5 in (1790 mm), without driver at unladenweight

with low dual seat OE 68.9 in (1750 mm), without driver at unladenweight

with high seat 72 in (1830 mm), without driver at unladen weight

Weights

Unladen weight 439 lbs (199 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg)

Maximum payload 443 lbs (201 kg)

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Riding specifications

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

with power reductionOE 96 mph (155 km/h)

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Service

Service

Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 136

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 137

BMW Motorrad Mobility Services -onsite breakdown service . . . . . . . . . . 137

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, yourdealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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BMW Motorrad ServiceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If this maintenance and re-pair work is performed inex-

pertly, there is a danger of dam-age and associated safety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding work onyour motorcycle carried out by aspecialized workshop, preferablyby an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

You can obtain information onthe contents of the BMW Ser-vices from your BMW Motorradretailer.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is supplied with all thelatest technical information andtherefore possesses the neces-

sary technical know-how. BMWMotorrad recommends that yourefer any questions about yourmotorcycle to your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW Motorrad ServiceQualityBMW Motorrad means not onlyquality workmanship and highreliability, but also an outstandingquality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youadhere to the regular mainte-nance schedule for your motor-cycle, preferably having the workdone by your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer. For generoustreatment of claims submittedafter the warranty period has ex-pired, evidence of regular mainte-nance is essential.Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticed

until it is too late to correct themat moderate cost. The workshoppersonnel at BMW Motorrad re-tailers have thorough knowledgeof your motorcycle and can takeaction before minor problems canturn into major trouble. By havingthe necessary repairs done prop-erly and in good time, you savetime and money in the long run.

BMW Motorrad MobilityServices - onsitebreakdown serviceWith all new BMW motorcycles,the BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-vices protect you in the eventof a breakdown with an exten-sive range of services such asbreakdown assistance, motorcy-cle transportation etc. (differingregulations are possible in indi-vidual countries). In the case of abreakdown, you contact the Mo-bile Service of BMW Motorrad.Here you will find our specialists

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ready to help with both adviceand action.Important country-specific con-tact addresses and the relevantafter-sales service organizationphone numbers as well as infor-mation on Mobile Service andthe retail network can be foundin the "Service Kontakt/ServiceContact" brochures.

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetworkWith its worldwide service net-work, BMW Motorrad can attendto you and your motorcycle inover 100 countries around theglobe. In Germany alone, thereare approximately 200 authorizedBMW Motorrad retailers ready toassist you.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure"Service Contact Europe" or

"Service Contact Africa, Ameri-ca, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance workBMW Pre-Delivery CheckThe BMW pre-delivery check iscarried out by your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer before itturns over the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between300 miles (500 km) and 750miles (1200 km).

BMW ServiceBMW Service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be depen-dent on the vehicle owner andthe mileage driven. Your BMWMotorrad retailer confirms thatthe service has been performed

and enters the date for the nextservice.For drivers who drive long dis-tances annually, it may be neces-sary to come in for service beforethe entered date. In this case acorresponding maximum odome-ter reading will also be entered inthe confirmation of service. If thisodometer reading is reached be-fore the next service date, servicemust be performed sooner.The service display in the multi-function display reminds you ofthe next service date approx. onemonth or 600 miles (1000 km)before the entered values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConducted

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Odometer reading

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and anyspecial campaign (recall) work carried out.

Work carried out Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Self-diagnosis, 63Accessories

General instructions, 76Anti-theft alarm

Indicator light, 18Warning indicators, 37

BBattery, 15

Charging connectedbattery, 112Charging disconnectedbattery, 112Installing, 114Maintenance instructions, 111Removing, 114

Brake fluidFront reservoir, 13Rear reservoir, 13

Brake padsCheck rear, 90Running in, 64

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 53Checking operation, 89Safety instructions, 65Technical data, 129

CCare, 117Case

Operation, 78Chain

Adjusting tension, 96Checking tension, 96Checking wear, 97Lubricating, 95

Checklist, 61Cleaning, 117Clock, 22

Adjusting, 42Operating element, 18

ClutchAdjusting, 94Adjusting handlebar lever, 52Check, 94Technical data, 127

Confirmation of maintenancework, 139

CoolantChecking fill level, 92Fill level indicator, 13Overtemperature warningindicator, 27Temperature display, 23, 24Topping up, 93

Currentness of this manual, 7

DDamping

Adjusting, 55Rear adjustment element, 13

DimensionsTechnical data, 132

EElectrical system

Technical data, 130

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Electronic immobilizer EWSWarning indicator, 27

Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17,51

EngineOperating element, 17Starting, 62Technical data, 125Warning for engineelectronics, 28

Engine oilCheck level, 87Fill location, 11Oil dipstick, 11Topping up, 88Warning for engine oilpressure, 28

Engine speed warningDisplay, 18

Equipment, 7

FFairing

Installing center section, 113Removing center section, 113

First-aid kitLocation, 14

Flat tire setLocation, 15

FrameTechnical data, 132

Front wheel stand, 103Fuel

Fill level indicator, 23, 24Fill location, 13Refueling, 68Warning for fuel down toreserve, 27

Fuses, 130

GGear indicator, 23

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left, 16General view, right, 17

Hazard warning flashersOperating element, 16Operation, 50

HeadlightAdjusting for RHD/LHDtraffic, 56Headlight range, 56Overview, 20

Heated hand gripsOperating element, 17Operation, 51

High-beam headlightIndicator light, 22

Horn, 16

IIdling

Indicator light, 22Ignition

Switch on, 40Switching off, 40

Immobilizer, 41Indicator lights, 18, 22Instrument cluster

Ambient brightness sensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump-starting, 110

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KKeys, 40, 41

LLamps

General instructions, 105Headlight overview, 20Replacing brake light and taillight bulbs, 109Replacing front turn indicatorbulb, 108Replacing high-beam bulb, 105Replacing low-beam bulb, 105Replacing parking-lightbulb, 106Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb, 108Technical data, 131Warning for bulb failure, 29

LightsHeadlight flasher, 16, 49High-beam headlight, 16, 49Operating element, 16Parking light, 50

Switch on low-beamheadlight, 49Switching on parking lights, 49

Low-beam headlightSwitch on, 49

LuggageCorrect loading, 77Information on loading andsecuring, 77Lashing down, 78

MMaintenance

General instructions, 86Maintenance intervals, 138Mirrors

Adjusting, 53, 54Mobility Services, 137Motorcycle

Care, 117Cleaning, 117Returning to use, 120Storing, 120Switching off, 66

Multifunction display, 18Status indicators, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22

Operating element, 16, 18Selecting readings, 42

Onboard computerAmbient temperature, 44Average consumption, 45Average speed, 44Current consumption, 45Engine speed warning, 48Operating element, 16Operation, 43Range, 46Stopwatch, 46Warning indicators, 29

Onboard socket, 13, 76Onboard toolkit

Contents, 86Location, 14Storage for service kit, 14

Overview of warningindicators, 26, 31, 34

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OverviewsHeadlight, 20Left side of motorcycle, 11Left-hand handlebar fitting, 16Right side of motorcycle, 13Right-hand handlebar fitting, 17Underneath seat, 14

PParking light, 50Parking lights

Switching on, 49Pre-ride check, 63

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 128Refueling, 68Reserve quantity

Warning indicator, 27Returning to use, 120Rider's Manual

Location, 14Running gear

Technical data, 128Running in, 64

SSafety instructions, 60

Brakes, 65Seat

Installing, 58Locking device, 11Removing, 57

Service, 137Reporting safety defects, 136

Service display, 22Spark plugs

Technical data, 131Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjusting, 54Adjustment key, 14Rear adjustment element, 13

Starting, 62Status indicators

With TPC/RDC, 24Steering lock, 40Stopwatch

Operating element, 18Storing, 120Switching off, 66

TTachometer, 18Technical data

Brakes, 129Clutch, 127Dimensions, 132Electrical system, 130Engine, 125Frame, 132Lamps, 131Rear-wheel drive, 128Running gear, 128Spark plugs, 131Standards, 7Transmission, 127Weights, 133Wheels and tires, 129

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDCOperation, 48Rim sticker, 98Status indicators, 24Warning indicators, 32

TiresChecking inflation pressure, 56Inflation pressure table, 14

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Inflation pressures, 130Recommendation, 97Running in, 65Technical data, 129

TopcaseOperation, 81

Torques, 123Transmission

Technical data, 127Transport

Lashing down, 69Troubleshooting chart, 122Turn indicators

Indicator light, 22Operating element, 16Operation, 50

Type plate, 13

VVehicle Identification Number, 13

WWarning indicators

Display, 24With anti-theft alarm, 37With onboard computer, 29

WeightsPayload table, 11Technical data, 133

WheelsInstalling front wheel, 100Installing rear wheel, 102Removing front wheel, 98Removing rear wheel, 101Size change, 97Technical data, 129

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