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BMW Motorrad

Rider's Manual (US Model)S 1000 RR

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Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

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

is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic.

1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of this man-ual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . 20Standard warning indica-tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21ABS warning indicators . . . . . 27DTC warning displays . . . . . . . 29Anti-theft alarm warning indi-cators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 40Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40BMW Motorrad RaceABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 52Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 58Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Parking your motorcycle . . . . 65Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Securing motorcycle fortransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6 On the racetrack. . . . . . . . 69Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 70LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . 72INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81In a gravel bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Removing and installing mir-ror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Removing and installinglicense-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 89Removing and installing frontturn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7 Technology indetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Brake system with BMWMotorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . 98Engine management withBMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . 100

8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 103General instructions . . . . . . . 104Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 105General instructions . . . . . . . 106Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 126Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 127Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Cleaning sensitive motorcy-cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Protective wax coating . . . . 144Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 144Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

11 Technical data . . . . . . 145Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 146Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 147Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 152Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 153Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 154Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Riding specifications . . . . . . 157

12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Reporting safetydefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160BMW Motorrad Service . . . 161BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161BMW Motorrad MobilityServices - onsite break-down service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 162Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Confirmation of service . . . . 168

13 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

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

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried out on your motorcycle willbe documented in Chapter 12.Proof of the maintenance workperformed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Man-ual; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings thatyou must comply with for

reasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to protectyour motorcycle against damage.

Special information on op-erating and inspecting your

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

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

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

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

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

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

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-trol.

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

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

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

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Overviews

Overviews

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

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

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjusting front spring

preload ( 46)Adjusting front rebound-stage damping ( 49)

2 Adjusting rear compressiondamping ( 50)

3 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 47)

4 Seat lock ( 52)5 Tire inflation pressure table

Payload tableChain adjustment values

6 Engine oil level indicator( 107)

7 Adjusting front compres-sion damping ( 49)

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General view, right side1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 112)2 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber and type plate (onsteering-head bearing atright)

3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 111)

4 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 113)

5 Engine oil fill location( 108)

6 Adjusting rear rebound-stage damping ( 51)

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Left handlebar fitting1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 39)Using lap timer ( 74)

2 with BMW MotorradRace ABS OE

ABS operation ( 41)with BMW MotorradRace ABS and DTC OE

Using DTC ( 42)3 Using hazard warning

flashers ( 40)4 Operating turn indicators

( 39)5 Horn6 Setting clock ( 37)

Using racing functions( 70)

7 Operating odometer( 38)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Selecting driving mode

( 43)2 Starting engine ( 59)3 Emergency ON/OFF

switch ( 40)

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Underneath seat1 Battery

with BMW MotorradRace ABS OE

Deviating position of thebattery: shifted back androtated by 180°

2 Helmet holder ( 54)3 Luggage loops ( 54)4 Onboard toolkit ( 106)5 Fuse box ( 136)6 Rider's Manual (US Model)

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Instrument cluster1 Indicator and warning lights

( 20) ( 21)2 Tachometer3 Shifting flash ( 63)4 Ambient brightness sensor

(for brightness adjustmentof instrument lighting)

with anti-theft alarm OE

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

5 Multifunction display( 20)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Parking lights2 Low-beam headlight3 High-beam headlight

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . 21

ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DTC warning displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Anti-theft alarm warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Standard displaysMultifunction display

1 Speedometer2 Coolant temperature3 Clock ( 37)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 38)5 Driving mode ( 43)6 Gear indicator ( 20)

Indicator lights

1 Flashing turn indicators,left

2 Flashing turn indicators,right

3 Idling4 High-beam headlight

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or N for neu-tral appears on the display.

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

lights up.

Service display

If the time remaining until thenext service lies within a month,the service date is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month 1 and year 2are shown. In this example thedisplay means "August 2010".

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

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

If the service displayappears more than a month

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

Standard warningindicatorsDisplay

Warnings are shown with oneof the warning lights 1 or with awarning in the display.

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If a warning 2 is shown in thedisplay, the General warninglight 3 also lights up red or yel-low.

If several warnings are active,all corresponding warning lightsare displayed and warnings areshown alternately.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Overview of warning indicatorsWarning light Displays Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS !Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 25)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 25)

Lights up red Temperature dis-play flashes

Coolant temperature too high ( 25)

Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode( 25)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! is indi-cated

Rear bulb defective ( 26)

LAMPF ! is indi-cated

Parking light bulb defective ( 26)

LAMP ! is indi-cated

Turn indicator bulb defective ( 26)

VDS! is shown inthe empty display

Motorcycle has fallen over ( 27)

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Warning light Displays Meaning

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning light showsyellow.

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

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

Fuel down to reserveFuel-reserve warning lightlights up.

A fuel shortage can lead tomisfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly. Misfiring candamage the catalytic converter,

and the engine dying unexpectedcan lead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tank iscompletely empty.

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

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Refueling ( 65).

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The coolant temperature displayflashes.

Continued driving with anoverheated engine can re-

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

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, continue drivingin the part-load range to cooldown the engine.Should the coolant temperaturefrequently be too high, havethe fault rectified as quickly aspossible by a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode

Engine error warning lightlights up.

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

is possible that the full engineoutput and speed range may notbe available, which can causedangerous driving situations, par-ticularly for passing maneuvers.Adapt your driving style to

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the possibly reduced engineperformance.

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

Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine output and speed rangemay not be available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Rear bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPR ! is indicated.

Possible cause:Taillight or brake light bulb defec-tive.

The diode tail light must be re-placed. Please contact a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Parking light bulbdefectiveLAMPF ! is indicated.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

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

Possible cause:Parking light bulb defective.

Replacing left parking light bulb( 130).

Replacing right parking lightbulb ( 132).

Turn indicator bulbdefectiveLAMP ! is indicated.


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

Possible cause:Turn indicator bulb defective

Replacing front and rear turnindicator bulbs ( 133).

Possible cause:The license-plate carrier is re-moved and the vehicle electron-ics detects the missing turn in-dicators. This fault message issuppressed In the SLICK mode.

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Installing license-plate carrier( 90).

Motorcycle has fallen overVDS! (Vertical Down Sensor) isshown in the empty display.Possible cause:The fall sensor has detected afall and switched off the engine.

Position motorcycle uprightSwitch ignition off and then onagain or switch emergency ON/OFF switch on and then offagain.

Fall sensor missing ordefectiveVDS! (Vertical Down Sensor) isshown.Possible cause:The fall sensor is not installed.

Install fall sensor.

Possible cause:A defect was determined in thefall sensor.

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

ABS warningindicators

with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

Display

ABS warnings are indicated byone of the ABS warning lights.

ABS warning lights de-scribed in this manual.

Possible alternative warninglight due to special regula-

tions.

Additional information on theBMW Motorrad Race ABS isprovided from page ( 98); anoverview of the possible warningsis provided on the following page.

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Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 29)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 29)

Lights up ABS error ( 29)

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ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flashes.

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

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ABS functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ABS deactivatedABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:The ABS system has been deac-tivated by the driver.

Switching on ABS function( 42).

ABS errorABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has de-tected an error. The ABS func-tion is not available.

Continued driving is possiblewhile taking the failed ABSfunction into account. Observeadditional information on situa-tions which can lead to an ABSerror ( 99).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

DTC warning displayswith BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

Display

DTC warnings are indicated bythe DTC warning light.Additional information on theBMW Motorrad DTC is providedfrom page ( 100); an overviewof the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.

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Flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( 31)

Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( 31)

Lights up DTC deactivated ( 31)

Lights up DTC error ( 31)

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DTC interventionDTC warning light flashesrapidly.

The DTC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warninglight flashes longer than the DTCintervention lasts. As a result,the driver is provided with opti-cal feedback on the regulationcarried out even after the criticaldriving situation.

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

DTC warning light flashesslowly.

Possible cause:The self-diagnosis was not com-pleted; the DTC function is notavailable. So that the DTC self-diagnosis can be completed, theengine must be running and themotorcycle must be moved at aspeed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the DTC functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

DTC deactivatedDTC warning light lights up.

Possible cause:The DTC system has been deac-tivated by the driver.

Switching on DTC function( 43).

DTC errorDTC warning light lights up.

Possible cause:The DTC control unit has de-tected an error.

Continued driving is possible.It must be noted that the DTCfunction is not available or thatits availability is restricted. Ob-serve additional information on

situations which can lead to aDTC error ( 101).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Display

Anti-theft alarm warningare shown as warnings 2 inconjunction with the generalwarning light 3 following thepre-ride check and refer to thecapacity of the internal anti-theftalarm battery.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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DWALO !Is indi-cated

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 34)

Lights up yellow DWA !Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 34)

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Anti-theft alarm batteryweakDWALO !is indicated.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:The anti-theft alarm battery nolonger has its full capacity. Theoperation of the anti-theft alarmis only ensured for a limited timewith the motorcycle battery dis-connected.


Anti-theft alarm batterydrained

General warning light showsyellow.

DWA !is indicated.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

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


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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 36

Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . 37

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 40

BMW Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) . . . . 42

Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 37).Ignition key and steering lock,tank cap and seat lock are all op-erated with the same key.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.

Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 60)with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 61)with BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 61)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 2.

Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.

Locking handlebarsTurn handlebars to left.

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

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Electronic immobilizerEWSThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering antenna in the ignition lock.The engine management systemdoes not enable engine startinguntil the key has been detectedas "authorized" for your motorcy-cle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the igni-

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

If you lose a key, you can have itdisabled by your BMW Motorradpartner. For this purpose, youhave to bring along all other keysthat belong to the motorcycle.The motor can no longer bestarted using a disabled key;however, a disabled key can beenabled again.Replacement and spare keys areonly available through an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an inte-grated security system, so theretailer is under an obligation tocheck the legitimacy of all ap-plications for replacement/extrakeys.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press and hold button 2 untilhours 3 flash.Press button 1 to increasehours.Press button 2 to decreasehours.When hours have been set asdesired, press and hold but-ton 2 until minutes 4 flash.Press button 1 to increaseminutes.

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Press button 2 to decreaseminutes.When minutes have been setas desired, press button 2 untilminutes no longer flash.Setting is completed.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired value is displayed inarea 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Operating range (after reachingreserve level)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.

Press and hold button 1 untiltripmeter has been reset.

Residual range

The operating range 1 indicateswhat distance can still be drivenwith the remaining fuel. It is onlydisplayed after the fuel reserveis reached. This distance is cal-culated on the basis of fuel leveland average consumption.When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor can-not register the new level the

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residual-range readout cannot beupdated.

The determined residualrange is an approximate

reading. BMW Motorrad there-fore recommends that you donot try to use the full remainingrange before refueling.

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

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

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

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Start engine.

Press switch 1 toward front toswitch on high-beam headlight.Pull switch 1 downward to op-erated headlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off ignition.

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

Turn indicatorsOperating turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

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

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Press button 1 toward left toswitch on left-hand turn indica-tor.Press button 1 toward rightto switch on right-hand turnindicator.Press button 1 into center po-sition to switch off turn indica-tors.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers

Switch on ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

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

If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition

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

Press button 1 to switch onhazard warning flashers.

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

Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch

Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding

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

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

a Engine switched offb Operating position

BMW Motorrad RaceABS


Switching off ABSfunction

Switch on ignition.

The ABS function canalso be deactivated while

driving.

Press and hold button 1 un-til the ABS warning light 2changes its display behavior.

ABS warning light lights up.

with BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

Press and hold the button 1until the warning lights changetheir display behavior: first theDTC warning light 3, then theABS warning light 2.The setting of the DTC re-mains unchanged.

ABS warning light lightsup.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

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ABS warning light contin-ues to light up.

ABS function is switched off.

Switching on ABSfunction

Press and hold button 1 un-til the ABS warning light 2changes its display behavior.

ABS warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has

not been completed, it begins toflash.


ABS warning light remainsoff or continues to flash.

ABS function is switched on.If the coding plug is not usedfor the SLICK function, as analternative, the ignition can beswitched off, then on again.

If the ABS light continuesto light up after switching

the ignition off and then on again,an ABS fault has occurred.

Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)


Switching off DTCfunction

Switch on ignition.

The DTC function canalso be deactivated while

driving.

Press and hold button 1 un-til the DTC warning light 3changes its display behavior.

DTC warning light beginsto light up


DTC warning light contin-ues to light up.

DTC function is switched off.

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Switching on DTCfunction

Press and hold button 1 un-til the DTC warning light 3changes its display behavior.

DTC warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has

not been completed, it begins toflash.


DTC warning light remainsoff or continues to flash.

DTC function is switched on.If the coding plug is not usedfor the SLICK function, as an

alternative, the ignition can beswitched off, then on again.

If the DTC warning lightlights up after switching the

ignition off and on and then con-tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/h), a DTC error has occurred.

Driving modeSetting driving mode

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

Details on the selectabledriving modes are provided

in the chapter "Technology inDetail".

The selection arrow 1 and theselection menu 2 are displayed.The current setting is shown atposition 3.

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With the coding plug installed,the driving mode SLICK 4is also offered in the selectionmenu.

Install coding plug. ( 45).

Press button 1 repeatedly untilselection arrow is located be-fore desired setting.

SLICK mode is designedfor racing tires (slick tires)

and assumes very good adhesionvalues, as are usually found onracetracks only. Correspondingdriving ability is also assumed.Enable SLICK mode on race-tracks only, and only with racingtires.

When selecting the SLICKmode: observe the restrictedABS control for the rear wheel

(see the chapter "Technologyin detail").When the motorcycle comesto a stop, the selected drivingmode is activated after approx.ten seconds.The new driving mode is acti-vated while driving under thefollowing conditions:Brake not actuatedThrottle turned all the waybackClutch actuatedAfter the new driving mode isactivated, the selection menudisappears.The configured driving modewith the corresponding adapta-tions of the engine character-istics, ABS and DTC is main-tained, even after the ignition isswitched off.

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Installing coding plug

Using the coding plug voidsthe operating permit for

public roads.Do not use the coding plug onpublic roads.

Switch off ignition.Removing driver's seat ( 53).

Dirt and moisture can getinto the open plug and

cause malfunctions.Remount the cover cap after re-moving the coding plug.

Remove cover cap of the con-nector 1.

To do so, press the lockingdevice 2 down and pull off thecap by pulling it upwards.Mount coding plug.Switch on ignition.

For safety reasons, after the cod-ing plug is connected, the RAINmode 1 is automatically acti-vated.

Setting driving mode ( 43).Installing driver's seat ( 53).

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

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

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Adjusting the handbrakelever while driving can lead

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

Rotate the adjusting screw 1into the desired position byapplying gentle pressure fromthe rear.

The adjusting screw canbe turned more easily if

you press the handbrake leverforward when doing so.

Adjustment options:

from Position 1: largest dis-tance between handlebar gripand brake leverup to Position 6: smallest dis-tance between handlebar gripand brake lever

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.

Spring preloadSettingThe spring preload on the frontwheel must be adapted to thenature of the terrain. Uneventerrain requires a high springpreload, flat terrain requires alower spring preload.It is essential to set the springpreload of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadon front wheel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Make sure there is no loadon the motorcycle; remove allitems of luggage, if carried.

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Hold motorcycle in vertical po-sition and measure distance dbetween lower edge 1 of im-mersion tube and front axle 2.Load motorcycle with driver.With the assistance of a helper,measure distance d betweenpoints 1 and 2 again and cal-culate difference (spring deflec-tion) between measured values.

Adjustment of springpreload dependent on

loading

Compressing front wheel


loading

0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm)(With rider 187 lbs (85 kg))

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

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

To decrease spring deflection(increase spring preload), turn

adjusting screws 3 with tool ofonboard toolkit in direction a.To decrease spring deflection(decrease spring preload), turnadjusting screws 3 with tool ofonboard toolkit in direction b.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Make sure there is no loadon the motorcycle; remove allitems of luggage, if carried.

Loosen screw 1 with tool ofonboard toolkit.

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Hold motorcycle in verticalposition and measuredistance d between loweredge 1 of license-plate carrierand screw 2 of chain guard.Load motorcycle with driver.With the assistance of a helper,measure distance d betweenpoints 1 and 2 again and cal-culate difference (spring deflec-tion) between measured values.


loading

Compression of rear-wheelsprings

0.8...1 in (20...25 mm) (Withrider 187 lbs (85 kg))

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

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

To increase spring deflection(increase spring preload), turnadjustment ring 2 with tool ofonboard toolkit in direction b.To increase spring deflection(decrease spring preload), turnadjustment ring 2 with tool ofonboard toolkit in direction a.Tighten screw 1 to appropriatetorque.

Clamping screw on up-per spring plate

2 lb/ft (3 Nm)

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

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

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duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting compressiondamping on front wheel

Use adjusting screws 1 on leftand right to adjust compressiondamping.

To increase damping: turn ad-justing screw with tool on on-board toolkit so that marking 2points to a higher scale value.To decrease damping: turnadjusting screw with tool of on-board toolkit so that marking 2points to a lower scale value.

Compression stage, ba-sic setting, front

Position 3 (comfortablesetting with driver 187 lbs(85 kg))

Position 5 (normal settingwith driver 187 lbs (85 kg))

Compression stage, ba-sic setting, front

Position 8 (sporty settingwith driver 187 lbs (85 kg))

Make sure that the same val-ues are set on the left andright.

Rebound-stage dampingon front wheel

Adjust rebound-stage dampingwith adjusting screws 1 on leftand right-hand fork leg.

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To increase damping: turn ad-justing screw with tool of on-board toolkit so that marking 2points to a higher scale value.To decrease damping: turnadjusting screw with tool of on-board toolkit so that marking 2points to a lower scale value.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, front



Rebound stage, basicsetting, front


Adjusting compressiondamping for rear wheel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Adjust compression dampingfor long thrusts (low speed)with adjusting screw 1 andcompression damping for short

thrusts (high speed) with ad-justment ring 2.

To increase damping: turn ad-justing screw or adjustmentring with tool of onboard toolkitso that marking 3 or 4 pointsto a higher scale value.To decrease damping: turnadjusting screw or adjustmentring with tool of onboard toolkitso that marking 3 or 4 pointsto a lower scale value.

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Pressure stage basic set-ting at rear High-Speed




Pressure stage basic set-ting at rear Low-Speed




Adjusting rebound-stagedamping for rear wheel


Adjust rebound-stage dampingwith adjusting screw 1.

To increase damping: turn ad-justing screw with tool on on-board toolkit so that marking 2points to a higher scale value.To decrease damping: turnadjusting screw with tool of on-board toolkit so that marking 2points to a lower scale value.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear



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Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear


TiresChecking tire pressure

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer hand-

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

At high road speeds, tirevalves have a tendency to

open as a result of centrifugalforce.Use valve caps with rubber sealsand screw them on firmly to pre-vent sudden tire deflation.


Check tire pressures againstdata below.

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tirecold)

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tirecold)

If tire pressure is too low:Correct tire pressure.

Front and rear seatsRemoving passenger seat


Unlock seat lock 1 with ignitionkey.Lift passenger seat at rear,then remove upward towardrear.Remove ignition key and laypassenger seat on a cleansurface with cover side facingdownward.

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Installing passenger seat

Mount passenger seat inmounts 2 on left and right.

Fold down passenger seat to-ward front with slight pressure.

Lock seat lock with ignitionkey.

Removing driver's seat

Press cover of driver's seatabove screws 1 forward some-what and hold in place.Remove screws.Push the driver's seat forwards,lift it at the rear and remove it.When doing so, make sure thatthe paneling is not damaged bythe screws.Lay the driver's seat on thecover side on a clean surface.

Installing driver's seat

Mount driver's seat in mount 2,then position over screwholes 3. When doing so, makesure that the paneling is notdamaged by the screws.

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Press cover of driver's seatover screw holes toward frontsomewhat and hold in place.Install screws 1.

Helmet holderLocking helmet onmotorcycle

Removing passenger seat( 52).Turn over passenger seat.

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the helmetlock.

Guide the steel cable, whichis available as an accessory,through the helmet and hookthe cable eyelets into the hel-met holder 1.Installing passenger seat( 53).Set down helmet on driver'sseat.

Luggage loopsLocking luggage onmotorcycle

Removing passenger seat( 52).Turn over passenger seat.

Take loops 1 out of holdersand lay toward outside.Installing passenger seat( 53).

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Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunctionwith passenger footrests, tolash luggage onto passengerseat. When doing so, makesure that the rear trim is notdamaged.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Securing motorcycle fortransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

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

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

Settings of spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced load

Loose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire treadEtc.

Modifications

Modifications of the mo-torcycle (e.g. engine man-

agement system, throttle valves,clutch) can cause damage to theaffected components and fail-ure of safety-related functions.Damage caused in this way isnot covered by the warranty.Do not make any modifications.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

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

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

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

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

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

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

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

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

Danger of overheating

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

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

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

BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureSecure luggage attachmentTension and lubrication of drivechain

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

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

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

Starting engineSwitch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 60)

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ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 61)with BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 61)

Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tempera-tures it may be necessary

to operate the throttle grip duringstarting. At ambient tempera-tures below 32 °F (0 °C), actuate

the clutch after switching on theignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

Engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses tostart. ( 146)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the warning lights and thetachometer when the ignition isswitched on: this is the "Pre-Ride-Check". The test is abortedif the engine is started before it iscompleted.

Phase 1

The indicator and warning lights1 light up and the General warn-ing light 2 lights up yellow.The tachometer needle is run upto the maximum engine speed.All segments are shown in thedisplay.

Phase 2The General warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The tachometer needle is rundown to zero.

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The indicator and warning lightsgo out.The display changes to the stan-dard display.

Should one of the warning lightsnot be shown:

If it was not possible toswitch on the warning

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

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

ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

The readiness for operation ofthe BMW Motorrad Race ABSis checked by the self-diagnosis.

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

Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Phase 2Checking wheel sensors whilestarting off.


ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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

Continued driving is possible. Itmust be noted that neither theABS nor the integral function isavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

DTC self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad DTC ischecked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switch onthe ignition.

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Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Phase 2DTC warning light flashesslowly.

Phase 2Checking the diagnosable sys-tem components while driving.So that the DTC self-diagnosiscan be completed, the mo-torcycle must be driven at aspeed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).


DTC self-diagnosiscompleted

The DTC symbol is no longerdisplayed.

If a DTC error is indicated afterthe DTC self-diagnosis is com-pleted:

Continued driving is possible.It must be noted that the DTCfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Running inThe first 620 mls(1,000 km)

While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid driving for longperiods at a constant speed.Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-tions of road if possible.Observe the engine run-inspeeds.

Engine run-in speed

<7000 min-1 (Odometerreading 0...186 miles(0...300 km))

<9000 min-1 (Odometerreading 186...621 miles(300...1000 km))

no full throttle (Odome-ter reading 0...621 miles(0...1000 km))

Have the first inspection carriedout after 300 - 750 mls (500 -1200 km).

Brake padsNew brake pads must be run inbefore they achieve their opti-mum friction force. This initialreduction in braking efficiencycan be compensated for by ex-erting greater pressure on thebrake levers.

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New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Brake early.

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

New tires have notachieved their full adhesion

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

Shifting gearShifting flash

The shifting flasher 1 indicatestwo engine speed thresholds tothe driver:

Drive-off speedAt a stop, the shifting flasher in-dicates the ideal speed for drivingoff for racing starts.

Shifting flasher off: speed toolowShifting flasher lit up: idealdrive-off speed

Shifting flasher flashing: speedto high

Shifting speedDuring driving the shifting flasherindicates the speed at which therider should shift into the next-highest gear.

Shifting flasher lit up: shiftingspeed will be reached soonShifting flasher goes out: shift-ing speed reached

The speed thresholds and thelight-up behavior of the shiftingflasher can be adjusted in theSETUP menu.

Gearshift assistantwith gearshift assistantOE

Your motorcycle is equipped witha shifting assistant developedbased on racing requirements. Itenables upshifting without actu-ating the clutch or throttle valvein virtually all load and engine

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speed ranges. During accelera-tion the throttle valve can remainopen, and the shifting time is re-duced to a minimum. The gearsare shifted into as usual with footforce on the shift lever.

The sensor 1 in the shift linkagedetects the shift request and ini-tiates shifting support.

When driving at constant speedin low gears at high enginespeeds, upshifting without clutchoperation can result in majorload change reactions. , BMWMotorrad recommends only

upshifting with clutch operationin these driving situations. Theshifting assistant should notbe used in the area of the rev-limiter.

No shifting support is provided inthe following situations:

during shifting with engagedclutchduring shifting with the throttlevalve closed (overrun)during downshifts

BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the morethe front wheel is loaded. Thegreater the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transferred.

To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This optimallyutilizes the dynamic load increaseon the front wheel. At the sametime, the clutch should also beactuated. With the "forced brak-ing" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generatedas quickly as possible and withgreat force, the dynamic loaddistribution cannot follow theincreased deceleration and thebraking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. The front wheel can lockup.


Locking up of the front wheel isprevented by the BMW MotorradRace ABS.

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Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat and suffersevere damage.The BMW integrated brakingfunction ensures that the rearwheel brake is also applied whenthe handbrake lever is actuated,thus providing protection againstoverheating. Simply apply thefront wheel brake and use theengine brake.

Wet, soiled brakesMoisture and dirt on the brakedisks and the brake pads result ina decrease in the braking action.Delayed or poorer braking actionmust be expected in the follow-ing situations:

When driving in the rain andthrough puddles.After washing the motorcycle.When driving on roads spreadwith salt.After working on the brakesdue to oil or grease residues.When driving on soiled roadsor offroad.

Poor braking action due tomoisture and dirt.

Brake until brakes are dry orclean; clean if necessary.Brake early until the full brakingaction is available again.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off engine.

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

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Fold out side stand and parkmotorcycle.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

If the slope of the road per-mits, turn the handlebars to theleft.On a grade, the motorcycle

should always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

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

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Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the road. This re-sults in a danger of falling.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy

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

Fuel can attack the materialof the windshield; it then

becomes dull or unsightly.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontothe windshield immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Open protective cap.

Unlock fuel tank cap 1 withignition key and fold up.

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

When refueling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. Other-wise neither the fill level nor therange display can be updated.

Recommended fuel qual-ity

Super unleaded89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx.17.5 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

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

Securing motorcyclefor transport

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

Remove screws 1 and take offtrim panel of lower fork bridge.

The motorcycle can tipaway to the side and fall

over.Secure the motorcycle againsttipping away to the side.

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

Components can be dam-aged.

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

Lay straps at front over lowerfork bridge on both sides.Tension straps downward.

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On the racetrack

On the racetrack

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

In a gravel bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Removing and installing mirror . . . . . . 88

Removing and installing license-platecarrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Removing and installing front turnindicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Multifunction displaySelecting display mode

Press button 2 repeatedly untildesired mode is shown.

ROAD mode: The ROAD modeprovides all information requiredfor operation on public roads.All descriptions outside of thischapter refer to this mode.

LAPTIMER mode: In the LAP-TIMER mode, lap times andother data can be saved and dis-played again in the INFO mode.

INFO mode: In the INFO modethe stored information from theLAPTIMER mode can be dis-played. This mode can only beactivated with the motorcyclestopped.

SETUP mode: In the SETUPmode the behavior of the instru-ment cluster can be adjusted todriver's preferences. This modecan only be activated with themotorcycle stopped.

If INFO-MENU orSETUP-MENU is shown,

press and hold button 2 toactivate mode.6

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Overview of modeselection

solid line: button pressedbrieflydotted line: press and holdbutton

1 Operating odometer( 38)

2 Setting clock ( 37).3 Starting time recording

( 74).4 Starting INFO menu

( 76)5 Starting SETUP menu

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LAPTIMER modeDisplay

1 Speedometer2 current racing lap3 Engine temperature4 the display in these lines

can be adjusted ( 72)in illustration: time of pre-ceding lap (LASTLAP) andcurrent lap time

5 set driving mode6 Gear indicator

Marking displayed value

The following times can beshown in the second line:

The time of the previous lap ismarked with "LASTLAP".The running time of the currentlap.

The following times can beshown in the third line:

The fastest of the stored laps,marked with "BESTLAP"The all-time best lap time,without a markingThe running time of the currentlap.

The possible combinations aredescribed on Page ( 84).

The stopped time of the preced-ing racing lap is shown briefly atthe start of each new racing lapbefore the display switches overto the running time of the currentracing lap. The duration of this

delay can be set as described onPage ( 87).6

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Overview of lap timermode


1 Ending time entry ( 75).2 Interrupting time entry

( 75).3 Starting time recording

( 74).4 Adjusting display setting

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Adjusting display setting

To change display setting inLAPTIMER mode, press but-ton 2 repeatedly until displayhas desired appearance.

Starting time recording

Press button 1 to start record-ing.

For the headlight flashersignal to be detected, the

engine must be running.

When driving over Start/Finishline, press button 1 again tostart recording for next racelap.The data of the preceding racelap will be saved.If the display mode is exitedduring a recording, then therecording continues to run.However, the recording of a

new lap can only be started inthe other modes with an exter-nal signal.

Infrared receiver

with infrared receiverOA

Operation of the instrument clus-ter in the LAPTIMER mode canbe carried out conveniently withan infrared signal. For this pur-pose, the infrared receiver avail-able as an optional accessorymust be connected to the instru-ment cluster. Operation with theheadlight flasher button is alsopossible with the integrated sen-sor.To avoid the premature detectionof a completed lap due to inter-ference signals, a minimum laptime can be specified ( 87).Signals received before this timeexpires are then ignored.

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Interrupting time entry

To interrupt time entry, pressbutton 1.To continue time entry, pressbutton 1 again.

Ending time entry

First, press the button 1 to in-terrupt the time entry.To save the displayed time asthe last racing lap, press andhold down the button 1 un-til --:--:-- is displayed.Then, change the display modeusing the button 2.If you do not want to savethe displayed time any longer,press the button 2 to changethe display mode.

If additional laps arerecorded at a later time,

the numbering of the laps is

continued. Only after the currentrecording has been deleted inINFO mode does counting beginat lap 1 again.

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INFO modeSelecting stored lap

Press button 1 or button 2 todisplay stored laps consecu-tively.

If the rider drives off in thismode, the display automat-

ically switches over to the ROADmode.

When the button 1 is pressed,the stored laps are displayed inthe following order. Each timethe button 2 is pressed, they aredisplayed in the opposite order:

all-time best lap time(ATBEST)best stored lap time (BEST)last stored lap time (LAST)all other stored lapsExit INFO mode(INFO RETURN)Possibility to delete the storeddata (INFO CLEAR ALL)(except all-time best lap time)

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Overview of Info mode


1 Selecting stored lap( 76).

2 Clearing lap times ( 79).3 Jump directly to

CLEAR ALL menu4 Exiting INFO mode

( 78).5 Clearing recording ( 78).6 Activating ROAD mode

( 79).

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Information per racing lap

1 Alternately: top speed(max) and minimum speed(min) of the indicated racelap

2 Race lap to which dis-played data refer

3 Alternately: average throt-tle position (TH) in per-cent, driving percentagewith brake actuation (BR)in percent and number ofshifts (G) of indicated rac-ing lap

4 Lap time of displayed rac-ing lap

Exiting INFO mode

Press button 1 or button 2 re-peatedly until INFO RETURNis displayed.

Press and hold button 2 to exitINFO mode.

The recorded values arestored.

Clearing recording

Press and hold down the but-ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL isdisplayed.Press and hold down the but-ton 2 to delete the recordeddata and return to LAPTIMERmode.

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Activating ROAD mode

Press and hold down the but-ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL isdisplayed.Press and hold button 1 to re-turn to ROAD mode.The recorded values arestored.

All-time best lap

The all-time best lap (ATBEST)is the fastest of all recordedracing laps and is updated assoon as a faster lap has beenrecorded.

The all-time best lap remainsstored even if the recorded lapsare deleted. As a result, a newrace can be recorded at othertimes and compared with thebest lap from previous races.The all-time best lap can also bedeleted.If the all-time best lap is from astored recording, the correspond-ing lap number is also displayed.If the all-time best lap does nothave a lap number, it is from arecording that has already beendeleted.

Clearing lap times

Press button 1 or button 2repeatedly until the lap to bedeleted is displayed.Press and hold button 2 todelete the lap.If the selected lap isthe all-time best lap ATBEST,the best of the stored laps istaken over as the new all-timebest lap.the best stored lap BEST, thecorresponding lap is deleted.The lap that previously hadbeen the second best lap istaken over as the new best lap.

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the last stored lap LAST, thecorresponding lap is deleted.The lap that previously hadbeen the second to last lap istaken over as the new last lap.a random stored lap, it isdeleted. The numbering of theremaining laps is maintained.

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SETUP modeSelecting parameter

Press button 1 or button 2 re-peatedly until desired parame-ter is displayed.

If the rider drives off in thismode, the display automat-

ically switches over to the ROADmode.

When the button 1 is pressed,the possible parameters aredisplayed in the following order.Each time the button 2 ispressed, they are displayed in theopposite order:

Switch-on speed of shiftingflasher (SFT-ON)Switch-off speed of shiftingflasher (SFTOFF)Brightness of shifting flasher(SFT-BR)Flashing frequency of shiftingflasher (SFT-FL)Display structure in Laptimermode (SETUP LAPTIMER)Display duration for laststopped time (HOLD)Minimum lap time (LAP-TM)End of SETUP(SETUP RETURN)

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Overview of Setup mode


1 Selecting parameter( 81).

2 Jump directly to ROADmode

3 Setting parameter ( 83).4 Exiting settings ( 83).

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Setting parameter

Press and hold button 2 untildisplayed parameter begins toflash.Press button 1 or button 2 re-peatedly until desired value isdisplayed.

If desired value is displayed:Press and hold button 2 un-til displayed value no longerflashes.The value has been saved.

Exiting settings

Press and hold button 1 untilmultifunction display switchesover to ROAD mode.A value which is still flashingwill not be saved.As an alternative, press but-ton 1 or button 2 repeatedlyuntil SETUP RETURN is dis-played.

If "SETUP RETURN" isdisplayed:

Press and hold button 2 to exitSETUP mode.SETUP MENUis indicated.

Switch-on speed ofshifting flasher

Display of switch-on speed inrpm.

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Switch-off speed ofshifting flasher

Display of switch-off speed inrpm.Only speeds which lie above theswitch-on speed can be selected.

Brightness of shiftingflasher

Display of shifting flasher bright-ness in percent of the maximumbrightness.The shifting flasher remainsswitched on during setting andis immediately adjusted to theselected brightness.

Flashing frequency ofshifting flasher

Display of flashing frequency ofshifting flasher in Hz (1/s).If ON is selected, the shiftingflasher lights up constantly.

Display structure inLaptimer mode

The display structure in the Lap-timer mode can be selected fromsix versions.

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Version 1The running time of the cur-rent lap is shown in the secondline and the best lap time of thestored values is shown in thethird line.

Version 2The time required for the pre-ceding lap is shown in the sec-ond line and the running time ofthe current lap is shown in thethird line.

Version 3The running time of the currentlap is shown in the second lineand the all-time best lap time isshown in the third line ( 79).

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Version 4The time required for the pre-ceding lap is shown in the sec-ond line and the best lap time ofthe stored values is shown in thethird line.

Version 5The running time of the currentlap is shown in the second lineand the third line remains empty.

Version 6The second line remains emptyand the running time of the cur-rent lap is shown in the third line.

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Display duration for laststopped time

Display of the display duration inseconds.After the start of a new lap, thestopped time of the precedinglap is shown for the selectedtime. Then the running time ofthe current lap is shown again.

Minimum lap time

When using an infrared receiverto determine the lap times, thetime can be set which mustelapse after the first receivedsignal before a new signal isaccepted. This prevents thesignals of several transmitterspositioned next to each otherfrom being evaluated.It is also not possible to start anew lap with the headlight flasherbutton within this time.

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In a gravel bedwith BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

DTC shut-offOn very loose substrates (e.g. agravel bed on a racetrack), thecontrol interventions of the DTCcan attenuate the drive forceon the rear wheel until the rearwheel no longer turns. In thiscase, BMW Motorrad recom-mends switching off the DTCtemporarily.Note that the rear wheel will spinin the loose substrate, and closethe throttle in a timely mannerbefore reaching a solid substrate.Then, switch the DTC back on.

Removing and installingmirrorRemoving mirror


Remove nuts 1 on left andright and take off mirror.

Secure the paneling 2 on theleft and right to the fairingbracket 3. If cable ties areused, protect possible locationsof abrasion marks using anadhesive strip.

Installing mirrorsMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Remove fairing fastener.

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Mount mirrors on left and rightin mounts 4.Install nuts on back of fairingwith torque.

Mirror on front panel car-rier

Thread-locking compound:Mechanical screw lock

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

Removing and installinglicense-plate carrierRemoving license-platecarrier

Switch off ignition.Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.with anti-theft alarm OE

Deactivate anti-theft alarm sys-tem if necessary.

Removing passenger seat( 52).

Cut through cable ties 1.

Actuate locking mechanism 2and disconnect connector.


Actuate locking mechanisms 3and disconnect connector.Remove screw 4.Remove anti-theft alarm sys-tem from bracket toward front.

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Carefully disconnect anti-theftalarm system bracket 5 fromrear frame and turn upward.

Actuate locking mechanism 6and disconnect connector.

Press locking mechanism 7to left with small screwdriverwhile simultaneously slidingconnector toward rear off anti-theft alarm system bracket.Remove anti-theft alarm sys-tem bracket.

Protect connector on motorcy-cle against soiling.

Remove screws 8 with wash-ers and take off license-platecarrier. Guide cable throughopening 9 when doing so.Installing passenger seat( 53).

Installing license-platecarrier

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Removing passenger seat( 52).

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Position license-plate carrierand guide cable through open-ing 9.Install screws 8 with washers.

Close connector so that lock-ing mechanism 2 engages and

secure on rear frame with cabletie 1.


Slide connector of license-platecarrier onto anti-theft alarmsystem bracket so that lock-ing mechanism 7 engages.

Close connector so that lockingmechanism 6 engages.

Mount anti-theft alarm systembracket 5 in rear frame.

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Mount anti-theft alarm systemin bracket from front.Install screw 4.Close connector so that lockingdevices 3 engage.

Installing passenger seat( 53).

Removing and installingfront turn indicatorRemoving front turnindicator

The working steps de-scribed here for the right

fairing side panel also apply logi-cally for the left side.

Removing fairing side panel( 113).

Unclip the turn signal cable atposition 1.

Remove screw 2 and take offturn indicator. Guide cablethrough fairing side panel.Protect connector on motorcy-cle against soiling.

Mount fairing side panel inmount 7 on engine spoiler.

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Mount side panel in rubberbuffer at position 5.Install screws 4 with washers.Install screws 2 and 3.

Install screw 1.

Installing front turnindicator

Remove the screw 1 on theinside of the right side panel.

Remove screws 2 and 3.

Remove screws 4 with wash-ers.Pull fairing side panel out ofrubber buffer at position 5 andremove.

Guide cable through fairingside panel.

Position turn indicator and in-stall screw 2.

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Clip the turn signal cable in atposition 1.

Installing fairing side panel( 114).

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Technology in detail

Technology in detail

Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Brake system with BMW MotorradRace ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Engine management with BMWMotorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Driving modeSelectionThere are four driving modes tochoose from for adjusting themotorcycle to the weather, roadconditions and driving style:

RAINSPORT (default mode)RaceSLICK (only with coding pluginstalled)

Using the coding plug voidsthe operating permit for

public roads.Do not use the coding plug onpublic roads.

Each driving mode affects thebehavior of the motorcycle in adifferent way. ABS and/or DTCcan be switched off in eachmode; the following explanationsalways refer to the activatedsystems. The last selecteddriving mode is reactivated

automatically after the ignitionis switched off and on again.However, the shut-off of ABSand/or DTC is maintained only ifthe coding plug is inserted.The following always applies:The sportier the selected mode,the more directly the engine out-put can be utilized. At the sametime, the support of the driverby the ABS and DTC systems isincreasingly reduced.The RAIN, SPORT and RACEmodes are designed for ridingwith series tires recommendedby BMW Motorrad. SLICK modeassumes racing tires and roadswith very good adhesion.Therefore, consider the follow-ing when selecting the drivingmode: The sportier the setting,the more demanding the require-ments for the driving skill of therider are!

RAINThe engine output is only par-tially available. The increase inpower when actuating the throt-tle grip is reserved, and the en-gine response is correspondinglysoft.The ABS system always inter-venes early enough to preventthe wheels from locking up andthe rear wheel from lifting off theground if possible.The DTC system intervenes earlyenough to always prevent therear wheel from spinning if possi-ble.

SPORTIn this mode the full engine out-put is available. The increase inpower when the throttle grip isactuated is greater than in theRAIN mode, however the engineresponse is still reserved.

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The behavior of the ABS sys-tem is the same as in the RAINmode.The DTC system intervenes laterthan in the RAIN mode so thatminor drifts are possible at theend of curves.

RACEThe RACE mode is the sportiestmode as long as the coding plugis not installed.The engine output and increasein power are the same as in theSPORT mode. However, thedriver's request is implementedmuch more directly.The ABS system intervenes laterin this mode. The wheels are stillprevented from locking up, how-ever the lift-off detection for therear wheel is deactivated. Therear wheel can lift off the ground!The DTC system interveneseven later so that longer drifts

and brief wheelies are also possi-ble at the end of curves.

SLICKTo activate the SLICK mode, thecoding plug must be used.SLICK mode was developed forroads with good visibility and veryhigh friction coefficients, as theyare usually found on racetracksonly. This mode also assumesthat the motorcycle is riding withracing tires that have very goodadhesion.The engine output, increase inpower and response are de-signed for maximum sportiness.The behavior of the ABS systemmatches that of the RACE mode,however with one difference: Ifthe footbrake lever is actuated,ABS control is no longer carriedout on the rear wheel. The rearwheel can lock up. The lift-offdetection for the rear wheel isalso deactivated.

In this mode the control of theDTC system assumes that rac-ing tires with maximum adhesion(slick tires) are mounted. Longerwheelies and wheelies at smallangles are also permitted, whichmeans it is possible to flip overbackward in extreme cases!

SwitchoverThe switchover process for thefunctions in the engine manage-ment system, the ABS and theDTC is only possible in certainoperating modes:

no drive torque at rear wheelno brake pressure in the brakesystem

To obtain this state,the motorcycle must bestopped with the ignitionswitched on,

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the throttle must be turnedback,the brake levers may not beactuated,the clutch must be actuated.

First the desired driving modeis preselected. The switchoverdoes not take place until theaffected systems are in the re-quired state.The selection menu does notdisappear in the display until thedriving mode has been switchedover.

Brake system withBMW Motorrad RaceABS


Partially integral brakeYour motorcycle is equipped witha partially integral brake configu-ration. Both front and rear brakesare applied simultaneously whenyou pull the handbrake lever.The footbrake lever acts only onthe rear brake.

Spinning of the rear wheelwith the front brake pulled

(burn out) is made consider-ably more difficult by the inte-gral function. The result may bedamage to the rear wheel brakeand the clutch.Burn-outs may be carried outwith the ABS function switchedoff only.

How does ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerably

poorer friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceeded whenthe driver increases the brakepressure, the wheels begin toblock and driving stability is lost,and a fall can result. Before thissituation occurs, ABS intervenesand adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enables thewheels to continue to turn andmaintains driving stability regard-less of the road surface condi-tion.

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What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads can brieflylead to a loss of contact be-tween the tires and the roadsurface, until the transferrablebraking force is reduced to zero.If braking is carried out in thissituation, ABS must reduce thebrake pressure to ensure driv-ing stability when restoring con-tact to the road. At this point intime, the BMW Motorrad IntegralABS must assume extremely lowfriction coefficients (gravel, ice,snow) so that the running wheelsturn in every imaginable case andthe driving stability is ensured.After detecting the actual con-ditions, the system adjusts theoptimum brake pressure.

How is the BMW MotorradRace ABS noticeable tothe rider?If the ABS system must reducethe braking forces due to theconditions described above, thenvibrations can be felt at the hand-brake lever.If the handbrake lever is pulled,then braking pressure is built upat the rear wheel with the integralfunction. If the footbrake pedal isfirst actuated after this, the brakepressure already built up can befelt earlier than the counter-pres-sure, than when the footbrakepedal is actuated before or to-gether with the handbrake lever.

Lifting off rear wheelEven during severe braking, ahigh level of tire grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.

Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.

Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the

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

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

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In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad Race ABS, un-usual driving conditions can alsolead to a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on an auxiliarystand at idle or with gearengaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by enginebrake, e.g. when riding downsteep hills.

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

How important is regularmaintenance?

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

maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Motor-

rad Race ABS is in an optimallymaintained condition, it is vitalthat the specified inspection in-tervals be complied with.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad Race ABS per-mits must not be used as an ex-cuse for careless riding. ABS isprimarily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a cor-ner, the motorcycle's weight andmomentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Race ABS is un-able to counteract their effects.

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradDTC


How does DTC work?The BMW Motorrad DTC com-pares the wheel speeds of thefront and rear wheel. From thespeed difference the slip, andwith it the stability reserves onthe rear wheel are determined.When a slip limit is exceeded, theengine torque is adapted by theengine management system.

Even with DTC, the laws ofphysics cannot be overrid-

den. The driver is always respon-sible for adapting his/her drivingstyle.Do not reduce the additionalsafety provided with riskydriving.

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Special situationsAt an increasing angle, the accel-eration performance is increas-ingly limited in accordance withphysical laws. This can result inreduced acceleration when com-ing out of very tight curves.

To detect spinning or slippingaway of the rear wheel, thespeeds of the front and rearwheel are compared and theangle is considered, for example.If these values are detected tobe implausible for a long period,a replacement value is used forthe angle and the DTC functionis deactivated. In these cases,a DTC error is displayed. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In the following unusual drivingstates, the BMW Motorrad DTCcan be automatically deactivated.

Unusual driving conditions:Driving on the rear wheel(wheelie) for a longer periodwith DTC deactivated.Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake pulled (burnout).Heating up on an auxiliarystand at idle or with gearengaged.

If the coding plug for the SLICKmode is not installed, the DTCis reactivated by switching theignition off and then on again andthen driving over 3 mph (5 km/h).

If the front wheel loses contactto the ground during extremeacceleration, the DTC reducesthe engine torque until the frontwheel touches the ground again.In this case, BMW Motorradrecommends turning back thethrottle twist grip somewhat to

achieve a stable driving stateagain as quickly as possible.

On a slippery surface, the throttlegrip should never be suddenlyturned back completely with-out pull the clutch at the sametime. The engine braking torquecan cause the rear wheel to slip,resulting in an unstable drivingstate. This case cannot be con-trolled by the BMW MotorradDTC.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is the right place to gofor genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories,other BMW approvedproducts, and expert advice ontheir installation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for theseproducts.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Observe the information on theimportance of tire sizes for chas-sis control systems ( 119).

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product

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

Whenever you are planning mod-ifications, comply with all the le-gal requirements. The motorcy-cle must not infringe on the road-vehicle construction and use reg-ulations of your country.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

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

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torques areto be taken into account forassembly, these are listed. Anoverview of all required tighteningtorques is contained in thechapter "Technical Data".Information on additional main-tenance and repair work is pro-vided in the Repair Manual foryour motorcycle on DVD, whichyou can obtain from your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

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

Onboard toolkit

1 Spare fuses with gripperMiniature fuses, 4 A and7.5 A

2 Box wrenchWrench size: 34 mm

Adjusting chain tension( 118).

3 Socket wrenchWrench size: 17 mm

Adjusting spring preloadon front wheel ( 46).Adjusting compressiondamping for rear wheel( 50).use plastic attachmentfor adjusting dampingand spring preloadExtension for hookwrench

4 TORX wrench, T25Removing and installingbody panels

5 Hook wrenchAdjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel ( 47).

6 Extension for screwdriverinsert

Adjusting rear damping(in conjunction with slot-ted blade)

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7 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 10/13 mm


8 Plastic attachment forsocket wrench

Adjusting spring preloadon front wheel ( 46).Adjusting compressiondamping for rear wheel( 50).

9 Reversible screwdriver withPhillips and straight blade

Removing battery( 140).Adjusting front and reardamping

10 Reversible screwdriver in-sertwith Phillips and Torx T25blade

Removing driver's seat( 53).Removing and installingbody panelsReplacing front andrear turn indicator bulbs( 133).

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

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

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

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperature,the higher the level of oil in thesump. Checking the oil level withthe engine cold or after a short

trip leads to misinterpretationsand therefore to incorrect oil fillquantities.To ensure that the display of theengine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level after a longertrip.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle at op-erating temperature vertically.Let the engine run in neutralfor one minute.Switch off ignition.

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Read off the oil level from thedisplay 1.

Specified level of engineoil

between MIN and MAXmarking

If oil level is below MIN mark:Topping up engine oil ( 108).

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

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

Remove cap 1 of engine oil filllocation.

Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead to

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

Add engine oil up to specifiedlevel.

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Checking engine oil level( 107).Install cap of engine oil fill loca-tion 1.

Brake systemChecking brake operation

Pull handbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure points areperceptible:

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem carried out by specialists.

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

Checking front brake padthickness

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Turn handlebars.

Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads to ascertain theirthickness. Direction of view:From rear looking at brakepads 1.

Front brake-pad wearlimit

min 0.03 in (min 0.8 mm)(Only friction material with-out carrier plate)

If brake pads are worn:

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

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

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

If genuine BMW Motorradbrake pads are not installed,

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be sure to check thickness ofbrake-pad carrier plate.

Thickness of brake-padcarrier plate

≥0.18 in (≥4.5 mm)

If carrier plate thickness is insuffi-cient:

Failure of the brake systemdue to a possible loss of

the brake pads.Only use brake pads with a car-rier plate with a thickness of atleast 0.18 in (4.5 mm).

BMW Motorrad recommendsinstalling only genuine BMWMotorrad brake pads.

Checking rear brake padthickness


Check the brake pad thicknesswith visual inspection. Directionof view: From rear looking atbrake pads 1.

Rear brake-pad wearlimit

min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material with-out carrier plate. Wear indi-cators must be clearly visi-ble.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operating

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reliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.

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

Checking front brake fluidlevel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.

Read off brake fluid level atbrake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-zontal)

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.

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Check brake fluid levelregularly.

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

Checking rear brake fluidlevel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.

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

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-zontal)

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.

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Check brake fluid levelregularly.

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

CoolantChecking coolant level


Read off coolant level on ex-pansion tank 1. Direction of

view: from front looking at in-side of right-hand side panel.

Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If coolant level drops below per-missible level:

Add coolant.

Topping up coolantRemoving fairing side panel( 113).

Open cap 1 of expansion tank.Add coolant up to specifiedlevel.Checking coolant level( 113).Close cap of expansion tank.

Installing fairing side panel( 114).

Side panelsRemoving fairing sidepanel


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Remove the screw 1 on theinside of the side panel.

Remove screws 2 and 3.Remove screws 4 with wash-ers.Pull fairing side panel out ofrubber buffer at position 5 andremove.

Disconnect connector 6.Take off fairing side panel.

Installing fairing sidepanel

Mount fairing side panel inmount 7 on engine spoiler.

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Close connector 6.

Mount side panel in rubberbuffer at position 5.Install screws 4 with washers.Install screws 2 and 3.

Install screw 1.

ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure point can befelt:

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

Checking clutch lever play

Operate clutch lever 1 untilresistance is felt.

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Measure clutch play a betweenhandlebar fitting and clutchlever in this position.

Clutch lever play

0.02...0.04 in (0.5...1.0 mm)(on the handlebar fitting,when the engine is cold)

If clutch play is outside tolerance:Adjusting clutch lever play( 116).

Adjusting clutch leverplay

To increase clutch play: screwscrew 2 into handlebar fitting.To decrease clutch play: screwscrew 2 out of handlebar fit-ting.Checking clutch lever play( 115).Repeat work steps until clutchplay is correctly adjusted.

TiresChecking tire tread depth

The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change

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

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

Tires have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

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

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When the minimum tread depthis reached:

Replace tires concerned.

RimsChecking rims

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

ChainLubricating chain

Dirt, dust and insufficientlubrication will considerably

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

Lubricate drive chain at leaseevery 500 mls (800 km). Afterdriving though water or dustand dirt, carry out lubricate ear-lier accordingly.Switch off ignition and engageNeutral.Clean drive chain with suitablecleaning agent, dry and applychain lubricant.To attain a high chain runningperformance, BMW Motor-rad recommends using BMWMotorrad chain lubricant or:Castrol Chain Spray O-RWipe off excess lubricant.

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

Using a screwdriver, push thechain in the middle betweenthe pinion and sprocket andmeasure the difference a.

Chain sag

1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm)(Motorcycle unloaded onside stand)

If the measured value is outsidethe permissible tolerance:


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

Loosen quick-release axlenut 1.Loosen lock nuts 3 on left andright.Adjust chain tension with ad-justing screws 2 on left andright.Checking chain tension( 117).Make sure that the same scalevalue 4 is set on the left andright.

Tighten locknuts 3 on left andright with appropriate torque.

Locknut of drive-chaintensioning screw

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to appropriate torque.

Rear-wheel quick-releaseaxle in swinging arm

Thread-locking compound:Mechanical screw lock

74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

Checking chain wear

Engage 1st gear.Turn rear wheel in driving di-rection.Chain is pre-tensioned.Determine chain elongation Aover 16 rivets 1.

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Permissible chain length

max 10.2 in (max 259.0 mm)(Measured over 16 rivets,chain tensioned)

If the chain has reached the max-imum permissible length:


WheelsTire recommendationFor every size of tire, BMWMotorrad has tested andapproved certain makes asroadworthy. BMW Motorradcannot evaluate the suitability ofother tires, and can thereforetake no responsibility for theirdriving safety.BMW Motorrad recommendsonly using the tires tested andapproved by BMW Motorrad.Extensive information is availableat your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer or on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.

Affect of wheel sizes onchassis control systemsThe wheel sizes play a major rolein the chassis control systemsABS and DTC. Especially the di-ameter and width of the wheelsare stored in the control unit as

the basis for all necessary calcu-lations. A change in these sizesdue to conversion to others thanthe wheels installed as standardequipment can seriously affectthe control comfort of these sys-tems.The sensor wheels required forwheel speed detection must alsomatch the control systems in-stalled and may not be replaced.If you want to equip your mo-torcycle with different wheels,please speak to a specializedworkshop, and preferably a BMWMotorrad retailer. In some casesthe data stored in the controlunits can be adapted to the newwheel sizes.

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

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Remove screw 1 and take ABSsensor out of hole.

Mask off area of wheel rim thatcould be scratched in processof removing brake calipers.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove screws 2 of brakecalipers on left and right.

Push brake pads 3 apartslightly by rocking the brakecaliper 4 back and forth againstthe brake disk 5.Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.

Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rearwheel stand.Installing the auxiliary stand onthe rear wheel ( 127).Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommends

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the BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Installing the auxiliary stand onthe front wheel ( 126).

The left axle clampingscrew fixes the threaded

bush in place in the frontsuspension.To ensure the proper alignmentof the threaded bush, do notloosen or remove the left axleclamping screw.

Unscrew right-hand axle clamp-ing screws 1.

Remove quick-release axle 2while supporting wheel.Roll front wheel forward to re-move.

Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occurduring control interventions

by ABS and DTC if a wheel otherthan the standard wheel is in-stalled.Please see the information onthe effect of wheel sizes on thechassis control systems ABSand DTC at the beginning of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

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

Roll front wheel into frontwheel guide.

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 2 withtorque.

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

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Tighten right axle clampingscrews 1 to specified tight-ening torque.

Clamping screw in axleadapter

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand andauxiliary stand.

Ease brake calipers onto brakedisks.with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

Position clip 6.

Install screws 2 on left andright with appropriate torque.

Radial brake calipers onthe axle adapter

28 lb/ft (38 Nm)


Insert ABS sensor into holeand install screw 1.

Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.Press handbrake lever firmlya number of times until resis-tance point is felt.

Removing rear wheelPlace motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rearwheel stand.

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Installing the auxiliary stand onthe rear wheel ( 127).Support the rear wheel, e.g.with a wooden block, so thatit cannot fall down after thequick-release axle is removed.

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

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

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

Remove brake line frombracket 8.


Remove brake and ABS linefrom bracket 8.

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Make sure that the ABS sen-sor 9 is not damaged whenrolling out the rear wheel.

Roll rear wheel toward rear outof swinging arm while pullingbrake caliper carrier 10 toward

rear until rear-wheel rim can beguided past it.

The chain sprocket andthe spacer sleeves on the

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

Installing rear wheel

Malfunctions may occurduring control interventions

by ABS and DTC if a wheel otherthan the standard wheel is in-stalled.Please see the information onthe effect of wheel sizes on thechassis control systems ABSand DTC at the beginning of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tightening

torques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Roll rear wheel on support intoswinging arm until brake-calipersupport can be installed.

Mount brake caliper carrier inguide 11.

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Make sure that the ABS sen-sor 9 is not damaged whenrolling in the rear wheel.

Roll rear wheel further intoswinging arm while simulta-

neously pushing brake calipercarrier 10 toward the front.

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

Mount adjusting plate onright 6 in swinging arm so thattwist lock 12 is positionedvertically.Lift rear wheel and install rearaxle 5 through adjusting plateinto brake caliper carrier andrear wheel.Make sure that rear axle con-tacts twist lock.

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Mount adjusting plate on left 4.Install axle nut 1 with washer,however do not tighten yet.

Mount brake line in bracket 8.


Mount brake and ABS line inbracket 8.


Front wheel standInstalling the auxiliarystand on the front wheel

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

for holding motorcycles without acenter or other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on the front

wheel stand and the rear wheelalone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on the cen-ter stand or an auxiliary standbefore lifting it with the BMWMotorrad front wheel stand.

Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends the BMW Motorradauxiliary stand.Installing the auxiliary stand onthe rear wheel ( 127).

Use basic stand (0 402 241)with mounting pieces(2 152 839).

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Insert the mounting pins(2 152 840) 1 at the left andright into the front suspension.

Turn in the bracket 2 with thelong sides facing the inside.Adjust the mounting pieces 3to the width of the pins in-

serted into the front suspen-sion.Adjust the height of the aux-iliary stand so that the frontwheel is lifted slightly off theground.

Attach the auxiliary stand to thefront suspension and press iton the ground evenly.

Rear-wheel standInstalling the auxiliarystand on the rear wheel

Use basic stand with toolnumber (0 402 241) and themounting pieces (2 152 839).

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Install the mounting pins(2 152 841) 1 on the leftand right into the rear wheelswinging arm with torque.

Adapter on rear wheelswinging arm

15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

Turn in the bracket 2 with thelong sides facing the outside.Adjust the mounting pieces 3to the width of the pinsinserted into the rear wheelswing arm.Adjust the height of the aux-iliary stand so that the rearwheel is lifted slightly off theground.

Attach the auxiliary stand to therear wheel swinging arm andpress it on the ground evenly.

LampsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is defec-tive. If the brake or rear light fails,the symbol is accompanied bythe 'General' warning light, whichlights up yellow.


it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.

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Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

The bulb is pressurized andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your mo-

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

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulbs

The alignment of the con-nector may differ from the

illustration depending on the bulbto be replaced.

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

Remove the cover 1 to replacethe low-beam bulb.

Remove the cover 2 to replacethe high-beam bulb.

Disconnect plug 3.

Remove spring wire brackets 4from their detents on left andright and fold them up.Remove bulb 5 from thesocket.

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Replace defective bulb.

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fin-

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

Bulbs for low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 5. To do this, firstinsert lug 6, then press bulbinto socket.Insert both sides of wirespring 4 into locking device.

Attach plug 3.

Install the cover.

Replacing left parkinglight bulb


Remove parking light cover 1.

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Push the locking device 2downwards (using ascrewdriver if necessary) andpull the socket 3 out of theheadlight housing.

Remove bulb 4 from thesocket.




Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 4 into the socket.

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Insert socket 3 into the socketuntil the locking device 2 en-gages.Install the cover.

Replacing right parkinglight bulb


Remove cover 1.

Push the locking device 2downwards (using ascrewdriver if necessary) andpull the socket 3 out of theheadlight housing.

Remove bulb 4 from thesocket.




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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 4 into the socket.

Insert socket 3 into headlighthousing until locking device 2engages.Install the cover.

Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs


Remove screw 1.

Pull glass on screw connectionside out of mirror housing.

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Remove bulb 2 fromlight housing by turning itcounterclockwise.




Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Install bulb 2 by screwingclockwise into light housing.

Insert inside end of lens intolight housing and close.

Install screw 1.

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Diode rear lightIf more LEDs have burned out inthe tail light than are indicated inthe Technical Data below, the taillight bulb must be replaced. Inthis case:


Maximum number of de-fective LEDs in taillight

1

Replacing license platelight

Pull license-plate light 1 out oflamp housing.

Pull bulb out of socket.




Bulb for license-platelight

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Press bulb into socket.

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Press license-plate light 1 intolamp housing.

FusesRemoving fuse

There is a danger of fireif defective fuses are by-

passed.Always replace defective fuseswith new fuses.

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

Removing passenger seat( 52).

Press together locking leverand remove cover of fusebox 1.To replace main fuse, removecover 2 of relay box.Pull defective fuse upward outof fuse box.

If the fuses blow frequently,have the electrical system

checked by an authorized spe-cialized workshop, preferably aBMW Motorrad retailer.

Installing fuse

Replace defective fuse withfuse with required amperage.

An overview of the fuse as-signment and the required

amperages is provided in thechapter "Technical Data". Thenumbers in the graphic matchthe fuse numbers.

Close fuse cover.Latch audibly engages.Installing passenger seat( 53).

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Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

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

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

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

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are accidentallybrought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted with

fully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

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

When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the onboard electrical sys-tem.Removing driver's seat ( 53).Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof red jump lead to positive ter-minal of discharged battery andother end to positive terminalof donor battery.Then connect one end of blackjumper lead to negative termi-nal of donor battery, and otherend to negative terminal of dis-charged battery.

Start engine of the vehicle withdischarged battery in usualway; if engine does not start,wait a few minutes before re-peating attempt in order to pro-tect starter motor and donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing jump leads.Disconnect jump lead fromnegative terminals first, thendisconnect second lead frompositive terminals.Installing driver's seat ( 53).

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

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

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

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

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

connect a trickle charger to thebattery.

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

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

Disconnect battery frommotorcycle.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Removing driver's seat ( 53).

An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Remove negative cable 1 first.Then remove positive cable 2.

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Note the deviating position ofthe battery and the poles 1and 2.

Connecting the battery tothe motorcycle

First install positive battery ca-ble 2.Then install negative batterycable 1.


Note the deviating position ofthe battery and the poles 1and 2.

Installing driver's seat ( 53).

Charging batteryDisconnect battery from motor-cycle. ( 138).Charge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.

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Once battery is fully charged,disconnect charger's terminalclips from battery terminals.

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

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

Connect the battery to the mo-torcycle. ( 139).

Removing batteryDisconnect battery from motor-cycle. ( 138).Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-ficult to move, moving it backand forth will help.

Installing battery

If the motorcycle was dis-connected from the bat-

tery for a longer time, the currentdate must be entered in the in-

strument cluster to ensure theproper operation of the servicedisplay.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.

Place battery in battery com-partment with positive terminalon left in driving direction.with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

Place battery in battery com-partment, positive terminal onright in direction of travel.

Connect the battery to the mo-torcycle. ( 139).

Setting clock ( 37).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 142

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 144

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning andcare products available at yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer. BMW CareProductshave been materials tested,laboratory tested, and field testedand provide optimum care andprotection for the materials usedin your motorcycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

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

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

After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

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

and pads are dry or braked untildry.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Only use cold water to removeroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

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

Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsFairingsClean body panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents that

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contain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Fly sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

Windscreen and headlightlenses made of plasticClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the windshield ma-

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

ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chrome partswith plenty of water and BMW

auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-ish for additional treatment.

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

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

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

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protectioncoating agent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.Do not use silicon sprays orother care products that containsilicon.

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

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mover. Then add a protectivewax coating to the paint at theselocations.

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

Storing motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove battery.Spray brake and clutch lever,and main and side stand pivotswith a suitable lubricant.Coat bare metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).

Park motorcycle in a dry roomso that both wheels are un-loaded.

Before putting the motor-cycle into storage, have

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

Returning motorcycleto use

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

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15711145

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

Side stand Retract side stand ( 59).

Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 59).

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

No fuel in tank Refueling ( 65).

Battery drained Charge battery.

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Quick-release axle in threadedbush

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Clamping screw in axle adapter

M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Radial brake calipers on the axleadapter

M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Locknut of drive-chain tension-ing screw

M8 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Rear-wheel quick-release axle inswinging arm

M24 x 1.5Mechanical screw lock

74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

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Rear wheel Value Valid

Adapter on rear wheel swingingarm

M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

Clamping screw on upper springplate

M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm)

Spring strut on main frame

M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm)

Mirrors Value Valid

Mirror on front panel carrier

M6, Replacing the nutsMechanical screw lock

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

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Engine

Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-strokeinline engine, angled 32° toward front. With fourvalves per cylinder, actuated by two overheadcamshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled,electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speedtransmission, wet-sump lubrication.

Displacement 999 cc (999 cm3)

Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm)

Piston stroke 2 in (49.7 mm)

Compression ratio 13:1

Rated output 193 hp (142 kW), at engine speed: 12500 min-1

Torque 83 lb/ft (112 Nm), at engine speed: 9750 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 14200 min-1

Idle speed 1250 min-1, Engine at operating temperature

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Fuel

Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.5 l)

Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

BMW recommends BP fuel

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change

products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes

Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL /JASO MA2

≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

SAE 10W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference betweenMIN and MAX

BMW recommends

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Clutch

Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch

Transmission

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

Transmission gear ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm

Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/sprocket)

17 / 44

Secondary gear ratio 2,588

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm

Type of final drive Chain drive

Spring travel, rear 5.1 in (130 mm), On wheel

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulic radially operated twin disk brake with 4-piston radial fixed calipers and floating brake disks

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

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

Brake-pad material, rear Organic

Wheels and tires

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

Front wheel

Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front tire designation 120 / 70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"

Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17

Tire inflation pressure

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

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

Electrical system

Fuses

Nominal current of fuse 1 (Instrument cluster ) 7.5 A

Nominal current of fuse 2 (Cutoff relay, diagnosisplug)

4 A

Nominal current of fuse 3 (Fan ) 7.5 A

Nominal current of fuse 4 (Low-beam headlight,load relief relay)

7.5 A

Nominal current of fuse 5 (High-beam headlight) 7.5 A

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Nominal current of fuse 6 (Horn) 7.5 A

Nominal current of fuse 7 (Ignition switch) 4 A

Nominal current of fuse 8 (Sensor group) 4 A

Main fuse 40 A

Battery

Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

Battery voltage 12 V

Battery capacity 10 Ah

with anti-theft alarm OE 12 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm)

Bulbs

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

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

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V

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Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 1

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Frame

Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-onlight alloy rear frame

Location of type plate Right steering head

Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head

Dimensions

Motorcycle length 80.9 in (2056 mm)

Motorcycle height 44.8 in (1138 mm), Across windshield at DIN un-laden weight

Motorcycle width 32.5 in (826 mm), Across mirrors

Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm), Without driver

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Weights

Unladen weight 448 lbs (203 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg)

Maximum payload 445 lbs (202 kg)

Riding specifications

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

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Service

Service

Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 160

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 161

BMW Motorrad Mobility Services -onsite breakdown service . . . . . . . . . . 161

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Reporting safety defects

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

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BMW Motorrad ServiceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

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

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

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

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

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConducted

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Stamp, Signature

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

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Odometer reading

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

Work carried out Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Operating element, 14Operation, 41Self-diagnosis, 61Technology in detail, 98Warning indicators, 27

Anti-theft alarmIndicator light, 17Warning indicators, 31

BBattery

Charging, 139Installing, 140Location, 16Removing, 140Technical data, 155

Brake fluidChecking fill level at front, 111Checking fill level at rear, 112Front reservoir, 13Rear reservoir, 13

Brake padsCheck front, 109Check rear, 110Running in, 62

BrakesAdjusting brake lever, 45Checking operation, 109Safety instructions, 64Technical data, 153

CChain

Adjusting tension, 118Checking tension, 117Checking wear, 118Lubricating, 117

Checklist, 59Clock, 20

Adjusting, 37

ClutchAdjusting, 115Check, 115Checking operation, 115Technical data, 151

Confirmation of maintenancework, 163

CoolantChecking fill level, 113Fill level indicator, 13Topping up, 113Warning indicator, 25

Currentness of this manual, 7

DDamping

Adjusting, 48Front adjustment element, 11Rear adjustment element, 11,13

DimensionsTechnical data, 156

Driving modeAdjusting, 43Display, 20Technology in detail, 96

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DTCOperating element, 14Operation, 42Self-diagnosis, 61Technology in detail, 100Warning indicators, 29

EElectrical system

Technical data, 154Electronic immobilizer EWS

Warning indicator, 25Emergency ON/OFF switch, 15,

40Engine

Driving mode, 15Operating element, 15Starting, 59Technical data, 149Warning for engineelectronics, 25

Engine oilChecking fill level, 107Fill level indicator, 11Fill location, 13

Technical data, 150Topping up, 108

Equipment, 7

FFairing

Removing/installing, 113Fall sensor

Warning indicators, 27Frame

Technical data, 156Front wheel stand

Mounting, 126Fuel

Refueling, 65Technical data, 150Warning for fuel down toreserve, 25

Fuses, 154Position on motorcycle, 16Replacing, 136Technical data, 154

GGear indicator, 20

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left, 14General view, right, 15

Hazard warning flashersOperating element, 14Operation, 40

HeadlightOverview, 18

Helmet holder, 16, 54High-beam headlight

Indicator light, 20switch on, 39

Horn, 14

IIdling

Indicator light, 20Ignition

switch on, 36Switching off, 36

Immobilizer, 37Warning indicator, 25

Indicator lights, 17Overview, 20

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Instrument clusterAmbient brightness sensor, 17Overview, 17

JJump-starting, 137

KKeys, 36

LLamps

General instructions, 128Headlight overview, 18Replacing high-beam bulb, 129Replacing low-beam bulb, 129Replacing parking lightbulb, 130, 132Replacing rear light, 135Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 133Technical data, 155Warning for bulb failure, 26

License-plate carrierRemoving/installing, 89

LightsHeadlight flasher, 14, 39High-beam headlight, 14Operating element, 14Parking light, 39Switch on low-beamheadlight, 39Switching on high-beamheadlight, 39Switching on parking lights, 39

LuggageInformation on loading andsecuring, 104

Luggage loops, 16, 54

MMaintenance

General instructions, 106Maintenance intervals, 162Mirrors

Adjusting, 46Removing/installing, 88

Mobility Services, 161

MotorcycleReturning to use, 144Storing, 144

Multifunction display, 17Overview, 20Racing functions, 14Selecting display mode, 70Using INFO mode, 76Using LAPTIMER mode, 72Using SETUP mode, 81

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20

Operating element, 14Operation, 38

Onboard toolkitContents, 106Location, 16

Overview of warningindicators, 23, 28, 30, 33

OverviewsHeadlight, 18Instrument cluster, 17Left side of motorcycle, 11Left-hand handlebar fitting, 14

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Multifunction display, 20Right side of motorcycle, 13Right-hand handlebar fitting, 15

PParking, 65Parking light, 39Pre-ride check, 60

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 152Rear-wheel stand

Mounting, 127Refueling, 65Reserve quantity

Warning indicator, 25Residual range, 38Rider's Manual (US Model)

Location, 16Running gear

Technical data, 152Running in, 62

SSafety instructions

Brakes, 64General information, 58

Seat lock, 11Service, 161

Reporting safety defects, 160Service display, 20Shifting flash, 17Shifting gear

Gearshift assistant, 63Shifting flash, 63

Side standFor starting, 59

Spark plugs, 155Speedometer, 20Spring preload

Adjusting, 46Front adjustment element, 11Rear adjustment element, 11

Starting, 59Status indicators

Also see warning indicators, 20Standard displays, 20Warning indicators, 21

Steering lockLocking, 36

Storing, 144Switching off, 65

TTachometer, 17Technical data

Battery, 155Brakes, 153Bulbs, 155Clutch, 151Dimensions, 156Electrical system, 154Engine, 149Engine oil, 150Frame, 156Fuel, 150Fuses, 154Rear-wheel drive, 152Running gear, 152Spark plugs, 155Standards, 7Transmission, 151

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Weights, 157Wheels and tires, 153

TiresChecking inflation pressure, 52Checking tread depth, 116Inflation pressure table, 11Recommendation, 119Running in, 63Technical data, 153

Torques, 147Transmission

For starting, 59Technical data, 151

TransportLashing down, 67

Troubleshooting chart, 146Turn indicators

Indicator light, 20Operating element, 14Operation, 39Removing/installing, 92

Type plate, 13

VVehicle Identification Number, 13

WWarning indicators, 21

Display, 21With ABS, 27With anti-theft alarm, 31With DTC, 29With fall sensor, 27

Warning lamps, 17Weights

Payload table, 11Technical data, 157

WheelsChecking rims, 117Installing front wheel, 121Installing rear wheel, 124Removing front wheel, 119Removing rear wheel, 122Size change, 119Technical data, 153

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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifi-cation as purchased, the acces-sories fitted or the national-mar-ket specification. No claims willbe entertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2010 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refueling

Fuel

Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.5 l)

Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Tire inflation pressure

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

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

BMW recommends

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