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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine
Rider's Manual
G 650 Xmoto
Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data Dealership details

Model Person to contact in Service department

Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr

Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2007 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.
Important data for refuelling

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade
Usable fuel capacity
Reserve fuel
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front
Tyre pressure, rear
95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
9.5 l
2l
1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold
1.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage,
tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 706 801 *01407706800*

*01407706800*
05.2007, 2nd edition

*01407706800*
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provide advice and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid-
BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your
community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and
Familiarise yourself with your new safe.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic BMW Motorrad.
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6 Engineering details . . . . . 51
the end of this Rider's Manual if Ignition switch and steering Brake system with BMW Mo-
you want to find a particular topic lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 torrad ABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
or item of information. Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 28 7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1 General instructions . . . . . 5 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 56
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power socket OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6 Emergency off switch (kill Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BMW Motorrad ABS OE . . . . . . 33
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General view, right side . . . . . . 13 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . 14 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 15 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 16 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 BMW Motorrad auxiliary
ABS warnings OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 49 stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad front-wheel Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 108
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . 109
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 94 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Riding specifications . . . . . . . 113
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . 98 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 116
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 BMW Motorrad service
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Protective wax coating . . . . . 100 BMW Motorrad Service
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 100 Card: on-the-spot break-
Restoring motorcycle to down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 116
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 BMW Motorrad service net-
10 Technical data . . . . . . . 101 work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 102 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 117
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 103 Confirmation of mainten-
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Confirmation of service . . . . . 123
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
General instructions

General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Overview
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
just or look after items of equip-
6 al will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle.
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
General instructions
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.
z cific accessories or items
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex-
tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
ABS Anti-lock brake system
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes option-
al extras (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessor-
ies (OA). This explains why the
manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which Currency
you have not ordered. Please
The high safety and quality 1
note, too, that your motorcycle
standards of BMW motorcycles 7
might not be exactly as illus-
are maintained by constant
trated in this manual on account
development work on designs,
of country-specific differences.
equipment and accessories.
If your BMW was supplied with
Because of this, your motorcycle
equipment not described in

General instructions
may differ from the information
this Rider's Manual, you will
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
find these features described in
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
separate manuals.
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
Technical data no claims can be entertained on
All dimensions, weights and the basis of the data, illustrations
power ratings stated in the or descriptions in this manual.
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the z
Deutsche Institut für Normung
e.V. Versions for individual
countries may differ.
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8
1

General instructions
General views

General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

General views
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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2
10

General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster for damping char- 2
acteristic, front suspen- 11
sion (compression stage)
( 36)
2 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 34)

General views
3 Power socket OE ( 56)
4 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
( 37)
5 Coolant-level indicator
( 67)
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2
12

General views
General view, right side
1 Seat lock ( 38) 2
2 Fuel filler neck ( 50) 13
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 65)
4 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, front suspension

General views
(rebound stage) ( 35)
5 ABS fuses, behind the side
panel ( 81)
6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 66)

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 Underneath the seat
2 1 Toolkit ( 60)
14 2 Rider's Manual
3 Fuse box ( 80)
4 Oil dipstick and engine-oil
filler neck ( 61)
General views

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Handlebar fitting, left
1 Headlight flasher 2
2 Operating the ABS OE 15
( 33)
3 Switch for flashing turn in-
dicators ( 32)
4 Horn

General views
5 High-beam headlight
( 31)

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 Handlebar fitting, right
2 1 Emergency off switch (kill
16 switch) ( 32)
2 Starter button ( 44)
General views

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Instrument cluster
1 Set the clock ( 29) 2
Reset the tripmeter ( 29) 17
2 Telltale lights ( 20)
3 Multifunction display
( 20)
4 Select readings ( 28)

General views
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 Headlight
2
18

General views

1 Low-beam and high-beam

headlights
2 Side light
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Status indicators

Status indicators
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ABS warnings OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status indicators
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 Status indicators Telltale lights Standard warnings
3 Multifunction display Mode of presentation
20

Status indicators

1 Flashing turn indicators, left

2 Flashing turn indicators, Warnings are indicated by warn-
1 Speedometer
right ing lights 1.
2 Odometer, clock or battery
3 Idle The possible warnings are listed
voltage ( 28)
4 High-beam headlight on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
Meaning 3
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 22) 21

Lights up Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 22)

Status indicators
Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 22)

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 Fuel down to reserve
3 Warning light for fuel down
to reserve lights up.
22
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic
Status indicators
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause: The fuel tank
contains no more than the re-
serve quantity of fuel.
z Reserve fuel
2l
Refuelling ( 50)
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for oil pres-
sure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine if
the warning light shows.
The insufficient oil pres-
sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. The
only way of checking whether
the oil level is correct is to check
with the oil dipstick.
Possible cause: Engine-oil level
too low.
Check the engine oil level
( 61)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 63)
If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant temperature too high
Warning light for coolant
temperature shows.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-
structions below.
Possible cause: Coolant level too
low.
Check the coolant level ( 67)
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 68)
Possible cause: Radiator fan de-
fective.
If the radiator fan does not start ABS warnings OE
even though the coolant-temper-
Mode of presentation 3
ature warning light shows:
Have the fault rectified as 23
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Status indicators
Possible cause: Insufficient cool-
ing.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine. ABS warnings are indicated by
In traffic jams, switch off the ABS warning light 1.
engine, but leave the ignition The detailed descriptions start on
switched on so that the radiat- page ( 52), and you will find
or fan continues to operate. z
an overview listing the possible
If the coolant temperature is warnings on the next page.
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as pos-
sible by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
 Warnings, overview
3 Meaning
24 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 25)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)

Status indicators

Lights up ABS fault ( 25)

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Self-diagnosis not completed
ABS warning light flashes.
The ABS function is not
available, because self-
diagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS deactivated
ABS warning light shows.
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Activate the ABS function
( 33)
ABS fault
ABS warning light shows. 3
25
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
Status indicators
in mind that the ABS function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ABS fault ( 53).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad z
dealer.
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26

Status indicators
Operation

Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 28
4
27
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Operation
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 32
BMW Motorrad ABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 z
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
 Ignition switch and
4 steering lock
28 Keys
You receive one master key and
one spare key.
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
Operation
are all operated with the same
key.
Switching on ignition
z to the left
Turn the key to position 1.
Side light and all function cir-
cuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed. Locking handlebars
( 45)
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Turn the key to position 1.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
( 46)
Switching off ignition
Turn the handlebars all the way
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Turn the key to position 2. Multifunction display
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked. Selecting readings
Key can be removed. Switch on the ignition.
 If the motorcycle is to re-
main abroad for a lengthy
period, you can have the display
readouts changed from miles to
kilometres or vice versa, if neces-
sary. Under these circumstances
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Press button 1.
The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:
Odometer (ODO)
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Clock
Battery voltage
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
4
29
Operation
Press and hold down button 1.
The tripmeter is reset to zero.
z
Setting clock
Switch on the ignition.
You can make this adjust-
ment only when the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Select the clock.

4 ated if speed is greater than
30
Operation
Press and hold down button 1.
Hours reading 3 shows.
z Press button 1.
The hours reading increments
by one each time you press
the button.
Press button 2.
The hours reading decrements
by one each time you press
the button.
The procedure is also termin-
zero.
Battery voltage
When the hours reading is cor-
rect wait briefly.
Minutes reading 4 shows.
Press button 1.
The minutes reading incre-
ments by one each time you The battery-voltage reading 1
press the button. appears together with the battery
Press button 2. symbol 2.
The minutes reading decre-
ments by one each time you Lights
press the button. Side light
When the minutes reading is The side lights switch on auto-
correct wait briefly. matically when the ignition is
The clock is now set and the switched on.
time appears on the display.
 The side lights place High-beam headlight Headlight flasher
a strain on the battery. 4
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely 31
necessary.

Low-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switches

Operation
on automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The low-beam headlight Push full-beam headlight Press headlight flasher but-
places a strain on the bat- switch 1 up. ton 1. z
tery. Do not switch the ignition High-beam headlight switched The high-beam headlight is
on for longer than absolutely on. switched on until you release
necessary. Push full-beam headlight the button.
switch 1 down.
High-beam headlight switched
off.
 Turn indicators Push the turn-indicator button Do not operate the kill switch
4 Operating flashing turn
forward. when riding.
Flashing turn indicators The emergency off switch is a
32 indicators switched off. kill switch for switching off the
Turn indicator telltale light is engine quickly and easily.
off.

Emergency off switch

Operation

(kill switch)

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Push turn-indicator button 1 to
the left.
Left-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for left-hand turn
indicators flashes.
Push the turn-indicator button
to the right.
Right-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for right-hand turn
indicator flashes.
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
- Switch in normal position:
operating position.
- Switch actuated: engine
switched off.
You cannot start the engine
unless the kill switch is in
the run position.
BMW Motorrad ABS OE
Deactivating ABS function
Switch on the ignition, or bring
the motorcycle to a stop.
Press and hold down ABS but-
ton 1.
ABS warning light starts to
show.
Release the ABS button within
five seconds.
The ABS function is deactiv-
ated.
ABS warning light remains switching the ignition off and
ON. then on again. 4
If you switch the ignition off 33
Activating ABS function then on again and the ABS
light comes back on, there is a
fault in the ABS.
Mirrors
Operation
Adjusting mirrors
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Press and hold down ABS but-
ton 1.
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release the ABS button within
five seconds. Turn the mirror to the correct
The ABS warning light remains position.
off or continues to flash.
The ABS function is activated.
Instead of pressing the ABS
button, you have the option of
 Adjusting mirror arm
4 Adjustment for rear
34
Operation
Slacken nut 1.
z Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe-
cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Union nut, mirror
20 Nm
Spring preload
suspension
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
Note that there is a danger
of coming into contact with
the hot exhaust silencer when
you turn the knob.
Allow the silencer to cool.
Adjust spring preload by turn-
ing knob 1.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn the knob toward
HARD.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn the knob toward
SOFT.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the "SOFT" direc-
tion and then turn it 10 full
turns in the "HARD" direc-
tion. (Full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
Damping Adjusting rebound stage
Adjustment for front for front wheel 4
suspension Make sure the ground is level 35
and firm and place the motor-
You can fine-tune the suspension
cycle on its stand.
to the road surface by adjusting
both the compression-stage and
rebound-stage damping charac-
Operation
teristics of the telescopic forks.
The rebound-stage setting con-
trols the way the suspension re-
acts as it extends, whereas the
compression-stage setting influ- z
ences compression of the front
forks under load.
The harder the setting, the more
the movement that the forks can You adjust the rebound-stage
make to absorb surface irreg- characteristic by turning adjust-
ularities is damped. When you ing screw 1.
choose a soft setting the forks
respond all the more rapidly to
surface irregularities.

4 stage for front wheel
36
Operation
If you want harder damping,
use a screwdriver to turn the
z adjusting screw in the + direc-
tion.
If you want softer damping, use
a screwdriver to turn the ad-
justing screw in the - direction.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, front
Turn adjusting screw as far
as it will go in the "+" dir-
ection, then back it off 11
clicks in the "-" direction.
Adjusting compression
Adjust the compression stage
by turning adjusting screw 1.
If you want harder damping,
use a screwdriver to turn the
adjusting screw in the + direc-
tion.
If you want softer damping, use
a screwdriver to turn the ad-
justing screw in the - direction.
Compression stage, basic
setting, front
Turn adjusting screw as far
as it will go in the "+" dir-
ection, then back it off 11
clicks in the "-" direction.
Adjustment for rear
suspension
Damping must be adapted to suit
spring preload and the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden.
An increase in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a reduc-
tion in spring preload requires
softer damping.
The harder the setting, the more
the movement that the spring
strut can make to absorb sur-
face irregularities is damped.
When you choose a soft setting
the spring strut responds all the
more rapidly to surface irregularit-
ies.
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
There is a risk of injury
by burns if you adjust the
damping characteristic while the
end silencer is hot.
Use a screwdriver extension and
wear protective gloves.
Adjust damping by turning
nut 1.
If you want to increase damp-
ing, turn nut 1 in direction A.
If you want to reduce damping,
turn nut 1 in direction B.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
Turn the bottom knob as
far as it will go in the A dir-
ection, then back it off 13
clicks in the B direction. (Full
load of fuel, with rider 85 kg)
Tyres
Checking tyre pressures 4
Make sure the ground is level 37
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand-
Operation
ling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
z
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Fit metal valve caps with rubber
seals and screw them on firmly
to prevent sudden deflation.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
1.8 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
 Tyre pressure, front
Headlight beam throw and
4 spring preload
38 Headlight beam throw is gener-
1.9 bar (two-up and/or with ally kept constant when spring
luggage, tyre cold) preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
Tyre pressure, rear not suffice only if the motorcycle
Operation

is very heavily loaded. Under

2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
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If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on right/driving on
left
The motorcycle's headlight beam
is symmetric, so there is no need
for modification if you intend rid-
ing in a country where the op-
posite rule of the road applies.
these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted
to suit the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er, if you are unsure whether
the headlight basic setting is
correct.
Headlight beam throw can be ad-
justed by means of screws 2 on
the left and right behind the side
panels, and screw 3. This adjust-
ment should be carried out by a
specialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er.
Seat
Removing seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
 Place the seat, upholstered The seat engages with an aud-
side down, on a clean surface. ible click. 4
Check that the seat is secure.
Installing seat 39

Operation
Use the ignition key to turn
seat lock 1 counter-clockwise
and hold it in this position. z
If too much pressure is ap-
plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its
stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Push seat 2 forward into
Lift seat 2 at the rear and re- mount 3.
lease the key. Firmly press down on the seat
Remove the seat. at the rear.
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4
40

Operation
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Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5
41
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Riding
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 z
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
 Safety instructions
5 Rider's equipment
42 Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Riding
Gloves
Boots
z anced loads can adversely
This applies even to short jour-
neys, and to every season of the
year. Your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer will be glad to ad-
vise you on the correct clothing
for every purpose.
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs will ad-
versely affect your perception
and your ability to assess situ-
ations and make decisions, and
slow down your reflexes. Med-
ication can exacerbate these ef-
fects.
Do not ride your motorcycle after
consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
medication.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can cause electric
shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-
tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of fire
Temperatures at the exhaust are
high.
Flammable materials (e.g.
hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could ignite
if allowed to come into contact
with the hot exhaust pipe.
Do not permit flammable materi-
als to come into contact with the
hot exhaust system.
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away imme-
diately after starting the engine.
Tampering with the
control unit of the 5
electronic engine- 43
management system
Tampering with the engine
control unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci-
Riding
dents.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit. z
Tampering with the engine
control unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo-
torcycle's components are not
designed to withstand. Damage
caused in this way is not covered
by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
 Checklist Starting Starting engine.
5 Use the following checklist to Side stand
44 check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle
tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and
ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will
Brakes switch itself off if you start it with
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear the gearbox in neutral and then
Riding

Clutch engage a gear before retracting

Clutch fluid level
z Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged.
Kill switch in operating position
(run).
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 45)
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: The engine starts.
Switch on the ignition. Consult the troubleshooting 5
Pre-ride check is performed. chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. ( 102) 45
( 45)
ABS self-diagnosis is
Pre-ride check
performed. ( 46)
The instrument cluster runs a
Wait until the warning light for test of the instruments and the

the coolant temperature stops
flashing.
Press starter button 1.
The idle actuator is posi-
If ambient temperatures are
tioned after you switch on
very low, you might find it
the ignition. The coolant-tem-
necessary to open the throttle
perature warning light flashes
slightly when starting the engine.
if the idle actuator has not cor-
At ambient temperatures below
rectly positioned before the pre-
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
ride check completes. In order
switching on the ignition.
to avoid subsequent problems,
wait for this process to complete If the engine fails to start
before proceeding. even though the starter
turns, insufficient battery voltage
might be causing the problem.
Recharge the battery before you
start the engine, or use jump
leads and a donor battery to
start.
Riding
warning lights and telltale lights
and the display when the igni-
tion is switched on. This test is z
known as the "Pre-Ride-Check".
Phase 1
All the telltale and warning lights
are switched on briefly, along
with all the segments of the mul-
tifunction display.
Phase 2
The tyre parameters stored in
the memory of the instrument
cluster appear briefly on the dis-
play.
The instrument cluster then
reverts to its normal operating
mode.
 If a warning light or telltale light
5 did not show as specified above
or if a segment or segments of
46
the multifunction display failed to
light up:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if one of the
Riding
warning lights fails to show.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in the
z Test of the wheel sensors as
pre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis OE
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Running in
The first 1000 km
While running in the motor-
cycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.
During the running-in phase,
do not exceed the speed limits
specified for the various gears.
Maximum speeds during
running-in period
max 35 km/h (1st gear)
max 55 km/h (2nd gear)
max 75 km/h (3rd gear)
max 95 km/h (4th gear)
max 110 km/h (5th gear)
No full-load acceleration.
Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
Do not omit the first inspection
after 500 - 1200 km.
Brake pads
New brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500
km. You can compensate for
this initial reduction in braking
efficiency by exerting greater
pressure on the levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their full
grip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extreme
angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of heel.
Brakes
How can stopping 5
distance be minimised? 47
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting for-
ward from the rear to the front
Riding
wheel. The sharper the motor-
cycle decelerates, the more load
is shifted to the front wheel. The z
higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible use
of the dynamic increase in load
at the front wheel. Remember
to pull the clutch at the same
time. In the "panic braking situ-
ations" that are trained so fre-
quently braking force is applied
as rapidly as possible and with
 the rider's full force applied to
5 the brake levers; under these cir-
cumstances the dynamic shift
48
in load distribution cannot keep
pace with the increase in de-
celeration and the tyres cannot
transmit the full braking force to
the surface of the road. ABS has
Riding
to intervene to keep the front
wheel from locking; this increases
z stopping distance.
Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des-
cending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet brakes
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried out.
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the
motorcycle was ridden on salt-
covered roads and the brakes
were not applied for some time.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the salt layer on the brake
discs and brake pads has been
removed.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brake
discs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and main-
tenance work, make sure that the
brake discs and brake pads are
free of oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or
moisture on the discs or brake
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.
The brake pads will wear
more rapidly if you ride fre-
quently on unsurfaced tracks or
poor roads.
Check the thickness of the brake
pads more frequently and replace
the brake pads in good time.
Parking your
motorcycle
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
Use your left foot to extend the
side stand fully.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is taken
by the stand and dismount to
the left.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full left
or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face 5
uphill; select 1st gear.
49
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Riding
Unlock the steering lock.
From the left, grip the handle-
bars with both hands.
z
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift the motorcycle to
the upright position.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
An extended side stand can
catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract the side
stand.
 Refuelling Make sure the ground is level
Recommended fuel
5 Fuel is highly flammable. A
and firm and place the motor-
grade
cycle on its stand.
50 naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- 95 ROZ/RON (Super un-
plosion. leaded)
Do not smoke. Never bring a
Usable fuel capacity
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Riding

Fuel expands when hot.

Fuel escaping from an
z overfilled tank could make its way
onto the rear tyre. This could
cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the bot-
tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Open fuel tank cap 1 with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
9.5 l
Reserve fuel
2l
Place the fuel tank cap in posi-
tion in the filler neck.
Close the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
clockwise.
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Engineering details
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
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ABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 51

Engineering details
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 Brake system with
6 BMW Motorrad ABS OE
52 How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors hat include
the coefficient of friction of the
Engineering details
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of fric-
tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-
face. The lower the coefficient
of friction, the longer the braking
distance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that brak-
z ing force exceeds the maxim-
um transferrable limit, the wheels
start to lock and the motorcycle
loses its directional stability; a fall
is imminent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferrable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregularit-
ies can cause the wheels to lose
contact temporarily with the road
surface; if this happens the brak-
ing force that can be transmit-
ted to the road can drop to zero.
If the brakes are applied under
these circumstances the ABS
has to reduce braking force to
ensure that directional stability
is maintained when the wheels
regain contact with the road sur-
face. At this instant the BMW
Motorrad ABS must assume an
extremely low coefficient of fric-
tion, so that the wheels will con-
tinue to rotate under all imagin-
able circumstances, because this
is the precondition for ensuring
directional stability. As soon as
is registers the actual circum-
stances, the system reacts in-
stantly and adjusts braking force
accordingly to achieve optimum
braking.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not in-
tervene until very late, if at all.
Under these circumstances the
rear wheel can lift off the ground,
and the outcome can be a high-
siding situation in which the mo-
torcycle can flip over.
Severe braking can cause
the rear wheel to lift off the
ground.
When you brake, bear in mind
that ABS control cannot be relied
on in all circumstances to prevent
the rear wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op-
timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com-
petitive situations off-road or on
the track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible val-
ues for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burn-
out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des-
cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular 6
maintenance?
53
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
Engineering details
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main-
tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec-
tion intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
z
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
 momentum take over and even
6 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.
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Engineering details

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Accessories

Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7
55
Power socket OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Accessories
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 General instructions without constituting a safety haz- Power socket OE
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
ard. Country-specific official au-
Ratings
thorisation does not suffice as
56 the use of parts and accessories
assurance. Tests conducted by
for your motorcycle that are ap-
these instances cannot make
proved by BMW for this purpose.
provision for all operating con-
Genuine BMW parts and ac-
ditions experienced by BMW mo-
cessories and other products
torcycles and, consequently, they
Accessories

which BMW has approved can

be obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
with expert advice on their install-
ation and use.
z These parts and products have
been tested by BMW for safety,
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
BMW Motorrad cannot
assess each non-BMW
product to determine wheth-
er it can be used on or in con-
nection with BMW motorcycles
are not sufficient in some circum-
stances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for your
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all
the legal requirements. Make
sure that the motorcycle does
not infringe national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations.
Do not attempt to connect a load
that would exceed the maximum
amperage stated in the technical
data for on-board socket 1.
Operating electrical
accessories
Electrically powered accessories
inevitably place a strain on the
battery. It is essential to ensure
that the battery retains its ability
to start the engine.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres- 7
sures to suit total weight.
Note the maximum permissible 57
payload of the luggage carrier.
Loading luggage carrier

Accessories
Cannot be trapped max 5 kg

Incorrectly routed cables

can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above. z

Luggage
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
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Accessories
Maintenance

Maintenance
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8
59
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Maintenance
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand . . . . . . . 77
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
 Notes Toolkit 5 Screwdriver handle
8 The Maintenance chapter de- Standard on-board toolkit Holder for screwdriver blade 9
60 scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
Maintenance

torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and re- 1 Fuse puller 6 3 mm Allen key
z pair work in the Repair Manual Replacing fuses Replacing headlight bulb
on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for
2 Open-ended spanner, w/f 7 4 mm Allen key
your motorcycle, which is avail-
8/10 Removing and installing body
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. Adjusting chain tension panels
3 Open-ended spanner, w/f 8 6 mm Allen key
Some of the work calls for spe-
14 Adjusting headlight beam throw
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycles. If you Adjusting mirror arm
are in doubt consult a specialist 9 Screwdriver blade
4 Open-ended spanner, w/f Star-head and flat-tip blade
workshop, preferably your author- 15
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjusting rear suspension
Adjusting mirror arm damping
10 Screwdriver, small
Replacing turn indicator bulbs
On-board toolkit service
kit
Your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the CD or
DVD also obtainable from your
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er.
3 Ring spanner, w/f 26
Removing and installing wheels 8
4 Electric torch 61
LED bulb
5 3x socket
Adjusting chain tension
Maintenance
6 Adapter
1 Extending tool holder Adapter for 1/4" bits
Adapters to accommodate all 9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
tools apters
Removing and installing spark
plugs Engine oil z
2 1/4" bits Checking engine oil level
Star-head The engine can seize if the
Plain-tip oil level is low, and this can
Adapter, 1/4" hex to 1/4"square lead to accidents.
2x hexagon socket wrench in- Always make sure that the oil
sert level is correct.
Allen keys, 3 mm, 4 mm and The oil level varies with the
6 mm temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
 Checking the oil level with the Turn the oil dipstick clockwise
8 engine cold or after no more than to install.
a short ride will lead to misinter- Remove the oil dipstick and
62 pretation; this in turn, means that check the oil level.
the engine will be operated with
the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
Maintenance

check the oil level only after a

lengthy trip. Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn-
Allow the engine to idle until ing it counter-clockwise.
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
z Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor- Engine oil, specified level
cycle upright.
Switch off the engine.
Wipe the area around the oil Engine oil, 15W-40
filler neck clean. Between MIN and MAX
marks

Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part If the oil level is below the MIN
of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry mark:
cloth. Top up the engine oil ( 63)
If the oil level is above the MAX Brake system
mark:
Dependability of the brake 8
Have the oil level corrected by
system 63
a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo- A fully functional brake system is
torrad dealer. a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Topping up engine oil Do not ride the motorcycle if you

Maintenance
Damage to the engine have any doubts about the de-
can result if it is operated pendability of the brake system.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
without enough oil, but the same Under these circumstances have
also applies if the oil level is too the brake system checked by a
high. specialist workshop, preferably
Always make sure that the oil an authorised BMW Motorrad z
level is correct. dealer.

Wipe the area around the filler Incorrect working practices

neck clean.
Top up the engine oil until the
level reaches mark A.
Check the engine oil level
( 61)
Install the oil dipstick.
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
 Checking operation of
8 brakes
64 Pull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
Maintenance
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
z front
dealer.
Brake pads
Checking brake-pad
thickness, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
fork tube toward the brake cal-
iper.
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
Brake disc thickness,
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
brake system. without backing plate)
In order to ensure the dependab-
The wear indicators
ility of the brake system, do not
(grooves) must be clearly
permit the brake pads to wear
visible.
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
If the wear indicating marks are
Visually inspect the brake pads no longer clearly visible:
to ascertain their thickness. Have the brake pads replaced
Viewing direction: Below the by a specialist workshop,
wheel axle, between wheel and
 preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Visually inspect rear brake
pads 1 from behind to
ascertain their thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators must be
clearly visible.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible: 8
Have the brake pads replaced
65
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluid
Maintenance
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright. z
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.

8 level, rear brakes
66
Maintenance
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
z efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.

Checking coolant level
Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Read off the coolant level on
scale 1 on the coolant expan-
sion tank.
8
67
Maintenance
Coolant, specified level
between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank
z
If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant.
If the coolant level is too high:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
 Topping up coolant Top up the coolant to the spe- Clutch
8 cified level.
Checking clutch-lever
Close the cap of the expansion
68 tank for coolant. play

Maintenance

Pull cover of radiator cap 1 for-

ward to remove.
z Pull the clutch lever until resist-
Seat the cover of the radiator ance is perceptible.
cap in holders 3. In this pro- Measure clutch-lever play A.
cess, guide the top edge of the
cover behind the bottom edge Clutch-lever play
of centre trim panel 4.
2...3 mm (Engine cold)
Clutch-lever play is out of toler-
ance:
Open cap of the expansion Adjust clutch-lever play ( 69)
tank for coolant 2.
Adjusting clutch-lever
play
Push back boot 1.
Slacken locknut 2.
Set clutch-lever play to spe-
cification by turning adjusting
screw 3.
Turning clockwise: increases
play.
Turning counter-clockwise: re-
duces play.
Check the clutch-lever play
( 68)
Tighten locknut 2.
Pull boot 1 back over the ad-
justing screw.
Tyres
Measuring tread depth of
tyres
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread no longer com-
plies with the minimum legally
required tread depth:
Replace tyre.
Rims
Checking rims 8
Make sure the ground is level 69
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Maintenance
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
z
Chain
Checking chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

8 Make sure the ground is level
70
Maintenance
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
ure difference A.
z Chain deflection
25...30 mm (Motorcycle sup-
ported on its side stand)
30...35 mm (Rear suspen-
sion extended)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
( 70)
Adjusting chain tension
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken quick-release axle
nut 1.
Slacken locknuts 2 on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Use adjusting screws 3 on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Turning screws clockwise: re-
duces chain tension.
Turning screws counter-clock-
wise: increases chain tension.
Check the chain tension
( 69)
Make sure that scale read-
ings 4 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 2 on left and
right by turning them clock-
wise.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
25 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, rear
80 Nm
Checking chain wear
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
Recommended tyres 8
71
For each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
Maintenance
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW Remove securing screws 1
Motorrad. from the brake caliper.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
z
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Removing front wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Force the brake pads slightly
apart by rocking brake
calipers 2 back and forth A
against brake discs 3.
 Mask off the parts of the wheel
8 rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
72 brake caliper.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
Maintenance
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
z have been removed.
Carefully pull the brake caliper
back and out until clear of the
brake disc.
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
When removing the left brake
caliper, take care not to dam-
age the ABS sensor cable.
Place the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 77)
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Slacken left axle clamping
screws 2.
Remove axle screw 3.
Remove screw 1 of the ABS
sensor and remove the ABS
sensor from the holder.
Use a suitable auxiliary stand to
lift the front wheel. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad front wheel stand.
Install the front wheel stand Slacken right axle clamping
( 79) screws 4.
Working from the left, push
axle 5 in until it projects from
the clamp on the right-hand
side. 8
Use a screwdriver to remove
the axle. 73
Do not remove the grease from
the axle.

Maintenance
Remove right spacer sleeve 7. Install left spacer sleeve 6.
The front wheel must be
Installing front wheel
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
z
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Remove left spacer sleeve 6.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the forks.

Install right spacer sleeve 7.


8 several times.
74
Maintenance
Insert axle 5 until seated.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
z threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tighten right axle clamping
screws 4 to the specified tight-
ening torque.
release; repeat the procedure
Front-axle retainer
Tighten left axle clamping
screws 2 to the specified
10 Nm
tightening torque.
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Front-axle retainer
10 Nm
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Install axle screw 3 and tight-
en to the specified tightening
torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, front
Seat the ABS sensor in the
80 Nm holder and install screw 1 of
Without operating the brakes: the ABS sensor.
firmly compress the forks and Remove the auxiliary stand.
Ease the brake caliper onto the
brake disc.
Install securing screws 1 and
tighten to specified torque.
Adapter plate to slider
tube
50 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Removing rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on a suit- 8
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo- 75
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 77)
Maintenance
Remove screw 2 of the speed
sensor and remove speed
sensor 3 from the holder.
z
Remove screws 1.
Remove quick-release axle
nut 4.
 Slacken locknuts 5 on left and
8 right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
76 Back off adjusting screws 6
left and right by turning them
clockwise until adjusting
plate 7 can be removed.
Remove quick-release axle 8.
Maintenance
z Turn the quick-release axle un-
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and disen-
gage chain 9 from the sprock-
et.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm.
The sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. Make sure that these
parts are not damaged or lost on
removal.
Installing rear wheel
Roll the rear wheel into the
swinging arm, making sure that Install quick-release axle 8
the brake disc passes between with adjusting plate 7 in the
the brake pads. swinging arm, brake caliper and
rear wheel.
til it fits into the recess of the
adjusting plate.
Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and loop
chain 9 over the sprocket.

Install adjusting plate 7.
Install quick-release axle nut 4,
but do not tighten it at this
point.
Adjust the chain tension
( 70) 8
Remove the auxiliary stand.
77
BMW Motorrad
auxiliary stand
Installing auxiliary stand
Maintenance
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Seat the speed sensor in the
cycle on its stand.
holder and install screw 3 of
Use the auxiliary stand with
the speed sensor.
the number (001631) and the
H adapter with the number z
(001639).
Place cover 2 in position.
Install 2 screws 1.
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78
Maintenance
With the lifting lever to the left,
slip the auxiliary stand into po-
sition underneath the motor-
cycle, between the side stand
z and the rear wheel.
On the left-hand side, slip
stud 1 half-way into mount 2.
On the right-hand side,
pull stud 3 all the way into
mount 4.
Push split pin 5 into the hole.
Bring the motorcycle to the
upright position, so that the
auxiliary stand is lying flat on
the ground.
Press the lifting lever down to
the ground.
 wheel stand and the rear wheel
can topple. 8
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxiliary 79
stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.

In order to ensure stability, the
height of the auxiliary stand
can be adjusted by means of
scissor-type lifter 5.
BMW Motorrad front-
wheel stand
Installing front wheel
stand
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor-
cycle resting only on the front
Place the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 77)
Use the front-wheel stand with
the number (363970).
Maintenance
Slacken adjusting screws 1 of
the front-wheel stand.
Push the two adapters 2 apart
until the front forks fit between
them. z
Use locating pins 3 to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.

8 Removing fuse
80
Maintenance
Align the two adapters 2 so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws 1.
z topple to one side.
Fuses
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
If the front of the motor- Switch off the ignition.
cycle is raised too far the Remove the seat ( 38)
auxiliary stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle could
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the auxiliary stand
remains on the ground. If ne-
cessary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand or the auxiliary
stand.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down Push latching lever 1 and open
and raise the motorcycle. the fuse cover.
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defective
 fuse up and out of the fuse
box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
E Side light, number-plate
light, headlight flasher, high-
beam headlight (7.5 A)
F Starter relay, flashing turn
indicators, diagnosis plug
(15 A)
G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A
for optional extra)
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating. 8
Switch off the ignition.
81
Remove the right side panel
( 93)
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defective

Fuse assignment
A ABS (OE) (10 A)
B Engine management control
unit (15 A)
C Low-beam headlight (7.5 A)
D Brake light, horn, instru-
ment cluster, diagnosis plug
(7.5 A)
Maintenance
fuse up and out of the fuse
H Spare fuse (7.5 A) box.
I Spare fuse (15 A)
If fuse defects recur fre-
Installing fuse quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
Remove the defective fuse and workshop, preferably an author-
replace it with a fuse of the z
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
correct amperage rating.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an
audible click.
Install the seat ( 39)
Removing ABS fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
 Fuse assignment, ABS OE Bulbs
8 Notes
82 A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
Maintenance
grease, interfere with heat radi-
ation from the bulb. This leads
to overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.
Removing headlight
housing
Make sure the ground is level

1 ABS (30 A)
2 Spare fuse (30 A)
3 Spare fuse (20 A)
z aged.
4 ABS (20 A)
Installing ABS fuse
Remove the defective fuse and
replace it with a fuse of the
correct amperage rating.
Install the right side panel
( 94)
soon as possible; always carry a and firm and place the motor-
complete set of spare bulbs if cycle on its stand.
possible.
The bulb is pressurised and
can cause injury if dam-
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted to
your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
Remove screws 1 on left and
Do not touch the glass of right.
new bulbs with your fingers. Remove the left and right side
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold panels.
the bulbs when handling them.
Dirt deposits, in particular oil and
 8
83

Maintenance
Remove screws 2 on left and Disconnect plug 1. Disengage spring clip 3 from
right and remove screw 3. the latches and swing it up.
Ease the headlight housing for-
ward and up to remove.
z
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulb
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the headlight housing
( 82)

Remove rubber cap 2.

Remove bulb 4.
Replace the defective bulb.
 Bulb for low-beam and
8 high-beam headlight
84
H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W
Maintenance

Close spring retainer 3 and Connect plug 1.

engage it in the catches. Install the headlight housing
( 84)

z Installing headlight
Install bulb 4.
housing
Install the headlight housing.

Install rubber cap 2.

 8
85

Install screws 2 on left and
right and install screw 3, but
do not tighten the screws at
this point.
Adjust the headlight in such a
way that the centre of screw 3
is aligned with line 4.
Tighten screw 3.
Maintenance
Install the left and right pan-
els, making sure that the lug of
each panel engages recess 5.
z

Install screws 1 on left and

Tighten screws 2 on left and right.
right.
 Replacing parking-light Bulb for parking light
8 bulb
86 If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could topple W5W / 12 V / 5 W
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
Maintenance

motorcycle is stable and firmly

supported.
Pull bulb socket 1 out of the
Make sure the ground is level
headlight housing.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
z Switch off the ignition.
Remove the headlight housing
( 82) Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.

Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3.

Replace the defective bulb.
 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- 8
cycle on its stand.
87

Maintenance
Insert bulb socket 1 into the Pull the glass out of the reflect-
headlight housing. or housing at the threaded-
Install the headlight housing fastener side.
( 84)
Remove screw 1. z
Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise
and remove it from the bulb
housing.
 Replace the defective bulb. LED rear light
8 Bulbs for flashing turn The rear light has to be replaced
88 indicators, front if more than three of the LEDs
in the array fail. Under these cir-
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W cumstances consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
Bulbs for flashing turn ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
indicators, rear
Maintenance

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Working from the inboard side,
insert the glass into the bulb
housing and close the housing.
z described below.
Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install
it in the bulb housing.
Install screw 1.
Replacing number-plate
light bulbs
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
 Bulb for number-plate
light 8
89
W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Maintenance
Pull bulb holder 1 out of the Seat bulb holder 1 in the light
light carrier. carrier.

Jump starting
The wires leading to the
z
Insert bulb 2 into socket 3. power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the on-board socket
Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3. to jump-start the engine of the
Replace the defective bulb. motorcycle.
 Touching live parts of the
8 ignition system with the
engine running can cause electric
90 shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
Maintenance
A short-circuit can res-
ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
z fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicle
electronics.
Make sure that the battery of the
donor vehicle has a voltage rating
of 12 V.
Remove the right side panel
( 93)
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Disengage rubber retaining
strap 1 from the holder at the
bottom and pull battery 2 partly
out.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to posit-
ive terminal 3 of the discharged
battery and the other end to
the positive terminal of the
donor battery.
Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative
terminal of the donor battery,
and the other end to a suitable
grounding point on this motor-
cycle.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
 attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminal and the
ground point first, then dis-
connect the second jump lead
from positive terminal 3.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or oth-
er products to start the engine.
Install the right side panel
( 94)
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
drain the battery. This can cause
the battery to run flat. If this hap-
pens, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than four weeks,
disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger to
the battery.
Charging battery when
connected 8
Charging the connected 91
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
Maintenance
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a charger
connected directly to the battery
posts.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction z
display and telltale lights fail to
light up, the battery is completely
flat. Attempting to charge a com-
pletely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to the
extent that it is completely flat, it
has to be disconnected from the
on-board circuits and charged
with the charger connected dir-
ectly to the battery posts.
 Charge via the power socket Removing battery
8 (OE), with the battery connec- Remove the right side panel
ted to the motorcycle's on- ( 93)
92 board electrical system.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.

Charging battery when

Maintenance

disconnected
Charge the battery using a Disconnection in the wrong
suitable charger. sequence increases the risk
Comply with the operating in- of short-circuits.
structions of the charger. Always proceed in the correct
z Once the battery is fully Disengage retaining strap 1. sequence.
charged, disconnect the Remove battery 2.
charger's terminal clips from Disconnect negative battery
the battery terminals. lead 4 first.
Then disconnect positive bat-
The battery has to be re-
tery lead 3.
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use
Installing battery
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Connect battery positive lead 3
first.
The connect battery negative
lead 4.
8
93
Maintenance
Install battery 2, negative ter- Remove screw 1 at the front
minal first. right.
Engage retaining strap 1.
Install the right side panel
( 94) z
Set the clock ( 29)
Removing right side panel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 38)
Remove screws 2.
Begin by pulling the side panel
out of holder 3, then pull it to
 the rear to disengage it from Number-plate carrier
8 holder 4.
Removing number-plate
Remove the side panel.
94 carrier
Installing right side panel
Maintenance

Install screws 2.

z Remove four screws 1.

Begin by seating the side pan-
el in holder 4, then seat it in
holder 3.

Install screw 1 at the front

right.
Install the seat ( 39)

Disconnect plug 2.
 Release the number-plate car-
rier with wire loop 3 and re- 8
move, working plug 2 with the
cable free. 95

Installing number-plate
carrier

Maintenance
Install four screws 1.

Manoeuvre the cable into po-

sition, hold the number-plate
carrier in position and push it
up.
Pin 4 engages with an audible Connect plug 2.
click.
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8
96

Maintenance
Care

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9
97
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 z
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 100
 Care products painted parts prior to washing Use only cold water to wash off
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. road salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash The high pressure of steam
98 that you use the cleaning and
the motorcycle immediately after cleaners can damage seals,
care products you can obtain
it has been exposed to strong the hydraulic brake system, the
from your authorised BMW Mo-
sunlight and do not wash it in the electrical system, and the seat.
torrad dealer. The substances in
sun.
BMW Care Products have been Do not use a steam jet or high-
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care

tested in laboratories and in prac- pressure cleaning equipment.

is washed frequently, especially
tice; they provide optimised care
z and protection for the materials
during the winter months. Cleaning easily
To remove road salt, clean the
used in your vehicle.
motorcycle with cold water im-
damaged components
The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip. Plastics
cleaning and care products
After the motorcycle has Clean plastic parts with water
can damage vehicle components.
been washed, ridden and BMW plastic care emulsion.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
through water or ridden in This includes in particular:
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
the rain, the brake discs and Windscreen and slipstream de-
fuel or the like, and do not use
pads might be wet and the flectors
cleaning products that contain
brakes might not take effect Headlight lens made of plastic
alcohol.
immediately. Glass cover of the instrument
Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time cluster
until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re- Warm water intensifies the If plastic parts are cleaned
mover to soften and wash off effect of salt. using unsuitable cleaning
insects and stubborn dirt on
agents, the surfaces can be dam-
aged.
Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or ab-
rasives to clean plastic parts.
Even fly-remover pads or clean-
ing pads with hard surfaces can
produce scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt and
insects by covering the af-
fected areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Use plenty of water and BMW
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
ticularly if it has been exposed to
road salt. Use chrome polish for
additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
Take care not to bend the fins
when cleaning the radiator.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays or
other care products that contain
silicon.
Paint care
Washing the motorcycle regularly
will help counteract the long-term
effects of substances that dam-
age the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, for example tree
resin or pollen.
Remove particularly aggressive
substances immediately, how- 9
ever, as otherwise the paint can
be affected or become discol- 99
oured. Substances of this nature
include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid and bird droppings.
We recommend BMW vehicle
Care
polish or BMW paint cleaner for
this purpose. z
Marks on the paintwork are par-
ticularly easy to see after the
motorcycle has been washed.
Remove stains of this kind im-
mediately, using cleaning-grade
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW tar remover for removing
specks of tar. Remember to wax
the parts treated in this way.
 Protective wax coating Before laying the vehicle
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
100 applying only BMW car wax or
changed by a specialist work-
products containing carnauba
shop, preferably an authorised
wax or synthetic wax.
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
It is time to rewax the paint-
bine work for laying up/restoring
work when water "puddles" on
to use with a BMW service or
Care

the surface, instead of forming

inspection.
beads.
z
Restoring motorcycle
Laying up motorcycle
to use
Clean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery. Remove the protective wax
Spray the brake and clutch coating.
lever pivots, the side stand Clean the motorcycle.
pivots and the centre stand Install a charged battery.
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit- Before starting: work through
ted with a centre stand) with a the checklist.
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.
Technical data

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
10
101
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
z
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
 Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
102 Possible cause Remedy
Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 44).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 44).
Technical data

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 50)

Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 91)

z
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 10
103
Nut on quick-release axle, front
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Front-axle retainer

Technical data
M6 10 Nm
Adapter plate to slider tube
50 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Nut on quick-release axle, rear
z
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 25 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Union nut, mirror
20 Nm
 Mirror arm Value Valid
10 Clamping screw, mirror to
104 handlebar fitting
21 Nm
Technical data

z
Engine
Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-
10
shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated by 105
bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-
inder and cylinder head, integral water pump, 5-
speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.
Displacement 652 cm3

Technical data
Cylinder bore 100 mm
Piston stroke 83 mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Nominal output 39 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1
Torque 60 Nm, - at engine speed: 5250 min-1 z
Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1
Idle speed 1480 min-1
 Fuel
10 Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
106
Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l
Reserve fuel 2l

Engine oil
Technical data

Engine oil, capacity 2.3 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Engine oil, quantity for topping up 0.25 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
z Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommends
not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions
relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
10
107
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C

Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Technical data
Transmission
Gearbox type claw-shift 5-speed gearbox
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear z
1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear
1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear
0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear
 Rear-wheel drive
10 Type of final drive
108
Type of rear suspension
Secondary transmission ratio
Running gear
Technical data
Type of front suspension
Spring travel, front
Type of rear suspension
z Spring travel at rear wheel
Chain drive
Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm
2.9 (16:47 teeth)
Upside-down telescopic fork
270 mm, At wheel
Directly pivot-mounted central spring strut with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber
215 mm, At wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 4-
10
piston fixed caliper and floating brake disc 109
Brake-pad material, front Organic material
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc

Technical data
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Tyre combinations recommended at time of going Front: Pirelli Diabolo, 120/70 R 17 (58H)
to press (As at: 26.03.2007) Rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H)
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved z
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 - 17
 Rear wheel
10 Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
110
Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 160 / 60 -17
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold
Technical data

1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Electrics
z Electrical rating of on-board socket
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Fuses
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
5A
Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A
Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and
30 A
Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation ETZ 10 S
10
111
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs

Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new
max 0.9 mm, Wear limit
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W
z
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
 Frame
10 Frame type Bridge-type steel frame, load-bearing drive unit
112 and bolt-on rear frame
Type plate location Front frame, right
VIN location Front frame, right
Technical data

Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2180 mm
Height of motorcycle max 1184 mm, without mirrors
max 1435 mm, with mirrors
Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors
z Front-seat height 880...900 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Weights
Unladen weight 159 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
10
load of fuel, without optional extras 113
Permissible gross weight 335 kg
Maximum payload 176 kg

Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed 167 km/h

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z
Technical data
114
10
Service

Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
11
115
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 116
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-
the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 116

Service
BMW Motorrad service network . . . 117
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
z
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
 BMW Motorrad service
11 Advanced technology requires
116 specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
If maintenance and re-
pair work is performed in-
expertly, it could result in con-
Service
sequential damage and thus con-
stitute a safety risk.
BMW Motorrad recommends you
z to have all the associated work
on your motorcycle carried out
by a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information
on the specified Service, Inspec-
tion and Annual Inspection work
needed.
Have all maintenance and repair
work carried out confirmed in the
"Service" chapter in this manual.
Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
ers are supplied with the latest
technical information and have
the necessary technical know-
how. BMW Motorrad recom-
mends that you contact your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have questions regarding
your motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad service
quality
Along with its reputation for en-
gineering quality and high reliab-
ility, BMW Motorrad is a byword
for excellent quality of service.
To ensure that your BMW is al-
ways in optimum condition, BMW
Motorrad recommends that you
have the maintenance work re-
quired for your motorcycle car-
ried out regularly, preferably by
your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer. For generous treat-
ment of claims submitted after
the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance
is essential.
Certain signs of wear, moreover,
may otherwise not be noticed
until it is too late to put them
right at moderate cost. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's
mechanics know every detail of
your motorcycle and can take re-
medial action if necessary before
minor faults develop into serious
problems. By having the neces-
sary repairs done properly and
in good time, you save time and
money in the long run.
BMW Motorrad Service
Card: on-the-spot
breakdown assistance
In the event of a breakdown, the
BMW Motorrad Service Card is-
sued with each new BMW mo-
torcycle enables you to access
an extensive range of services
such as breakdown assistance,
motorcycle transportation etc.
(details can differ from country to
country). In the event of a break-
down, contact BMW Motorrad's
Mobile Service. The specialists
will provide the necessary advice
and assistance.
You will find important country-
specific contact addresses and
the after-sales service organisa-
tion phone numbers in the "Ser-
"Service Contact Europe" or
"Service Contact Africa, Amer-
ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".
Maintenance work
BMW Pre-delivery Check
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
the date when the next service
will be due. 11
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring 117
in their motorcycles for annual
service before the next sched-
uled date. It is to allow for these
cases that a maximum odometer

vice Kontakt / Service Contact"
brochures, along with informa-
tion on Mobile Service and the
dealership network.
BMW Motorrad service
network
BMW Motorrad has an extens-
ive after-sales service network in
place to look after you and your
motorcycle in more than 100
countries. In Germany alone, you
have the best possible access
to approximately 200 authorised
BMW Motorrad dealers.
All information concerning the in-
ternational dealership network
can be found in the brochure
Service
dealer conducts the BMW pre- reading is entered as well in the
delivery check before handing confirmation of service. Servicing
over the motorcycle to you. has to be brought forward if this
z
BMW Running-in Check odometer reading is reached be-
fore the next scheduled date for
The BMW running-in check has the annual service.
to be performed when the mo-
torcycle has covered between
500 km and 1,200 km
BMW Service
The BMW Service is carried out
once a year; the extent of servi-
cing can vary, depending on the
age of the motorcycle and the
distance it has covered. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
 Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
118
Check Check
Completed Completed

on on
Service

Odometer reading

Next service
z at the latest on

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
Completed Completed Completed
11
119
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on

on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
11 Completed Completed Completed
120
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on

on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
Completed Completed Completed
11
121
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on

on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
11 Completed Completed Completed
122
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on

on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional 11
accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 123
Item Odometer Date
reading

Service
z
 Item Odometer Date
11 reading
124

Service

z
A Brake fluid Chain
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking level, 65 Adjusting tension, 70 12
ABS Reservoir, front, 13 Checking tension, 69
Engineering details, 52 125
Reservoir, rear, 13 Checking wear, 71
Fuses, 13, 81 Brake pads Checklist, 44
Self-diagnosis, 46 Running in, 47 Clock, 20
Switching off and on, 15, 33 Test, 64 Adjusting, 17, 29
Warnings, 23 Brakes

Accessories
Notes, 56
Power socket, 56
Auxiliary stand, 77
B Replacing low-beam headlight
Battery
Charging, 91
Maintenance instructions, 91
Removing and installing, 92
Technical data, 111
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 116
BMW Motorrad Service
Card, 116
Index
Clutch
Notes, 47 Adjusting play, 69
Technical data, 109 Checking play, 68 z
Test, 63 Technical data, 107
Bulbs Confirmation of maintenance
Notes on replacement, 82 work, 118
Coolant
bulb, 83 Checking level, 67
Replacing number-plate light Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
bulbs, 88 Topping up, 68
Replacing rear light, 88 Coolant temperature
Replacing side-light bulb, 86 Warning, 22
Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 87 D
Technical data, 111 Damping
Adjusting, 11, 13, 35
C Dimensions, 112
Care, 97
 Display Fuel Handlebar fitting, right
12 Overview, 20 Filler neck, 13 Overview, 16
Selecting readings, 17, 28 Refuelling, 50 Headlight
126
Technical data, 4, 106 Beam throw, 38
E Warning, 22 Driving on right/driving on
Electrics Fuses, 14, 80 left, 38
Technical data, 110
ABS, 81 General views, 18
Emergency off switch (kill
Index

Replacing low-beam headlight

switch), 16, 32 G bulb, 83
Engine General views
z Display, 20
Replacing side-light bulb, 86
Starting, 16, 44
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
Technical data, 105 Headlight, 18
High-beam headlight, 18
Engine oil Instrument cluster, 17
Switch, 15
Checking level, 61 Left handlebar fitting, 15
Telltale light, 20
Filler neck, 14 Left side, 11
Horn, 15
Oil dipstick, 14 Right handlebar fitting, 16
Technical data, 106 Right side, 13 I
Topping up, 63 Status indicators, 20 Idle
Engine oil pressure Telltale lights, 20 Telltale light, 20
Warning, 22 Underneath the seat, 14 Ignition
Equipment, 6 Warnings, 20 Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 28
F H Instrument cluster
Frame Handlebar fitting, left Overview, 17
Technical data, 112 Overview, 15
Front-wheel stand, 79
J Motorcycle Rider's Manual
Jump starting, 89 Care, 97 Stowage, 14 12
Laying up, 100 Running gear
K 127
Overview, 11, 13 Technical data, 108
Keys, 28
Parking, 49 Running in, 46
L Restoring to use, 100
Laying up, 100 S
Multifunction display Safety instructions, 42

Index
Lights See display, 17
Seat
High-beam headlight, 31 Lock, 13
Low-beam headlight, 31 N z
Number-plate carrier Service, 116
Side light, 30 Service Card, 116
Removing and installing, 94
Low-beam headlight, 18 Side light, 18
Luggage O Spark plugs
Correct loading, 57 Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Technical data, 111
Resetting, 17, 29 Speedometer, 20
M
Maintenance, 117 Spring preload
P
Notes, 60 Adjusting, 11, 34
Power socket, 11, 56
Mirrors Standards, 7
Pre-ride check, 45
Adjusting, 33 Starter, 16
R Starting, 44
Rear-wheel drive Status indicators
Technical data, 108 Overview, 20
Refuelling, 50 Steering lock, 28
Restoring to use, 100 Locking, 28
 T Transmission Wheels
12 Technical data
Battery, 111
Technical data, 107 Checking rims, 69
Troubleshooting chart, 102 Removing and installing front
128 Brakes, 109 Turn indicators wheel, 71
Bulbs, 111 Operate, 15, 32 Removing and installing rear
Clutch, 107 Replacing bulb, 87 wheel, 75
Dimensions, 112 Telltale light, 20 Technical data, 109
Electrics, 110 Tyres
Index

Engine, 105 BMW recommendations, 71,

z Engine oil, 106 109
Frame, 112 Checking tread depth, 69
Fuel, 4, 106 Checking tyre pressures, 37
Rear-wheel drive, 108 Running in, 47
Running gear, 108 Technical data, 109
Spark plugs, 111
Standards, 7 W
Warnings
Transmission, 107
Overview, 20
Tyres, 109
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 113
Weights, 113
Wheels, 109
Telltale lights, 17
Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 60
Torques, 103