BMW F 800 ST- User Manual

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

General views General views General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Underneath the battery-compartmentcover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Underneath the seat 1 Table of tyre pressures 2 Screwdriver blade, cross-head/Torx 25 3 Screwdriver handle 4 Rider's Manual 5 Helmet holder ( 56) 6 Location of first-aid kit (OA) 7 On-board toolkit service kit( 86) 8 Tool for adjusting springpreload ( 52) 2 14 z General views

Handlebar fitting, left 1 Operating the on-boardcomputer OE ( 41) 2 Horn 3 Flashing turn indicators,left ( 48), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( 49) 4 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 47) 2 16 z General views

Handlebar fitting, right 1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 50) 2 Starter button ( 62) 3 Grip heating OE ( 51) 4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 48), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( 49) 5 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 49), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 50) 2 17 z General v...

Instrument cluster 1 Telltale lights ( 22) 2 Speedometer 3 Operation of thestopwatch OE ( 44) Set the clock ( 40) 4 Multifunction display( 22) 5 Select readings ( 40) Reset the tripmeter ( 41) 6 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm(OE), Sensor for instrumentlighting, RPM redline warn-ing 7 Rev. counter ...

Headlight 1 Low-beam headlight 2 High-beam headlight 3 Side lights 2 19 z General views

Status indicators Status indicators Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board com-puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Status indicators with tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC) OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Standard war...

Standard statusindicators Multifunction display 1 Clock ( 40) 2 Odometer and tripmeters( 40) Telltale lights 1 High-beam headlight 2 Flashing turn indicators, left 3 Idle 4 Flashing turn indicators,right Service-due indicator If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext ser...

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is co...

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Coolant temperature The horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Fuel capacity The horizontal bars abovethe fuel-pump symbol in- dicate the remaining quantity offuel. The top bar is larger thanthe...

Electronic immobiliser active General warning light showsyellow. Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display. EWS appears on the display. The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted. Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same...

Engine symbol appears onthe display. The engine is running inemergency operating mode. Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.The...

Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32) Lights up ABS fault ( 32) 3 31 z Status indicators

The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 74). Increase speed above thisthreshold observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not oc...

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre- ride check completes.The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressuremonitoring system can remainoperational. Seek the advice of a spec...

Operation Operation Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 38Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 39Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 40On-board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Tyre pressu...

Ignition switch andsteering lock Keys You receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 39). Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey. with OA Case an...

legitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belong tothe motorcycle. A key that hasbeen barred can subsequently becleared and reactivated for use. Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clockwhile...

Press button 2 . The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence: Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I ) Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II ) Tyre pressures (OE)Warnings, if applicable Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignitio...

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence: Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRange Ambient temperature When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify the ambient-temper-atu...

Press and hold down button 1 . Average speed is reset to zero. Average consumption Average consumption is calcu-lated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuelused. Resetting averageconsumption Switch on the ignition.Select average consumption. Press an...

shown as soon as the fuel levelcan be measured exactly.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated onlywhen the motorcycle is on themove.When refuelling afte...

Redline warning The redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarmtelltale light 1 flashes red to in- dicate that the engine is red-lining.The signal remains active un-til you shift up or reduce enginespeed. You can activate or deac-t...

Repeatedly press button 2 un- til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display. The tyre-pressure readings al-ternate with the odometer read-ing. The front tyre pressure ison the left; the reading on the right is the rear tyre pressure. -- -- appears directly after the ignition is switched on, be...

Press the bottom section offull-beam headlight switch 1 . The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button (headlight flasher). Switching on parkinglights Switch off the ignition. Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turn indicators.P...

Press button 2 for the right- hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicators flashes. Cancelling turn indicators Press cancel button 3 . Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale lights areoff. Hazard warningflashers Switchi...

Grip heating OE 1 Grip-heating switch The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Grip heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running. The increase in power con-sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, gr...

Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever decreases. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars. Attempting to adjust theb...

Install the seat ( 56) Damping Damping Damping must be adapted tosuit spring preload. An increasein spring preload requires firmerdamping, a reduction in springpreload requires softer damping. Adjusting damping forrear wheel You adjust the damping char-acteristic by turning adjustingscrew 1 . If you...

beam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic. A Neutral position B Position for heavy load Seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand. Use the ignition key to turnseat lock 1 counter-clockwise and hold it in this position. Lift seat 2 at the rea...

Riding Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Brakes . . . . . ....

Safety instructions Rider's equipment Do not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear: HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingf...

Checklist Use the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off. BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured At regular intervals: ...

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 63) ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 64) Press starter button 1 . If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, ...

are switched off in reverse se-quence.If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above: Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the warning lights fails to show.Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check. Have t...

Placing motorcycle oncentre stand OE 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. Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.With your rig...

Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW MotorradABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Tyre pressure monitoringRDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 6 71 z Engineering details

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS OE How does ABS work? The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry a...

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects. Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC OE Function A sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifu...

Accessories Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Topcase OA . . ...

General instructions BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on...

tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily interrupted dur-ing the start procedure. Cable routing The cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they: Do...

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top- case fitted to the motorcycle with OA Topcase: 180 km/h Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack. Payload of tank rucksack with OA Tank rucksack: 5 kg Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank bag. Payload of tankbag with OA Tankbag...

Push lock straps 2 out and pull them up.This expands the case to max-imum volume. Close lock straps 2 . Press the case lid against thecase body.The case volume adapts to thecontents. Removing cases Turn the lock barrel in the RE-LEASE direction.Pull the black release lever(RELEASE) up. Pull the case...

Secure attachment If a case wobbles or is difficultto fit, it has to be adapted to thegap between the top and bottomholders. Bottom holder 1 on the case can be moved up or downfor this purpose. Adapting case Open the case. Remove screws 1 . Adjust the height of the holder.Tighten screws 1 . Topcase ...

Installing topcase Pull handle 3 up as far as it will go. Hook the topcase into positionon the carrier. Make sure that hooks 4 are securely seated in the corresponding keepers. Push handle 3 fully down. The handle engages with anaudible click. 7 83 z Accessories

Maintenance Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86On-board toolkit service kit . . . . . . . . . . 86Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

General instructions The "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "...

4 Electric torch LED bulb 5 Socket 3x open-ended spanner, forexample for connecting anddisconnecting leads to batteryterminals 6 Adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-apters Engine oil Checking engine oil level The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can lead ...

Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX partof dipstick 2 with a clean, dry cloth.Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level. Engine oil level between MIN and MAXmarks on the oil dipstick0.4 l (Difference betweenMIN and MAX) If the oil l...

Brake-pad wear limit, rear min 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)The wear indicators must beclearly visible. If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible: Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. Brake fluid Checking brake-fluid...

Brake fluid level, rear DOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. Coolant Checking coo...

Install two screws 1 Hold the mirror in position.Install screws 1 . Install the battery-compartmentcover ( 114) Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible: Have the clutch checked by aspecialis...

Wheels Approved wheels andtyres For each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests certain makes, andapproves those that it certifiesas roadworthy. If BMW Motorradhas not approved the wheels andtyres, it cannot assess their suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety.Use only wheels and tyres ap-prov...

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling out the wheel. Remove spacing bushing 6 from the left-hand side of thewheel hub. Installing front wheel Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Alw...

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 5 and tight- en to specified torque. Quick-release axle in axleholder 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screw 4 to the specified torque. Clamp of quick-releaseaxle 20 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand.Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs. with OE BMW M...

recommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 103) with OE Centre stand: Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand. Slacken screw 1 on the silen- cer.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.Place a suitable support (e.g.wooden block) underneath theexhaust manifold ...

Tighten screw 2 for the brack- et of the silencer in the rearfootrest to the specified torque. Silencer to rear frame 19 Nm Remove the auxiliary stand, ifinstalled beforehand. Front-wheel stand Use A front-wheel stand for simple,safe changing of the front wheelis available from BMW Motorrad.The BMW ...

Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Push the retaining disc on fromthe left, while holding the un-lock button down.Grip the rear grab handle of themotorcycle with your left handand use your right to grip thelever of the rear-wheel stand 4 . Lift the motorcycle upright,simultan...

Battery Maintenance instructions Correct upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life: Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not o...

Care Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Protective...

Care products BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances inBMW Care Products have beentested in laboratories and in prac-tice; they provide optimised careand protection for the materialsused in your vehicl...

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches. Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af- fected areas with a wet cloth. Winds...

Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Engine oil . . . . . . . ...

Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 62). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch...

Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth),...

Brakes Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated 1-piston floating caliper withfixed brake disc Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels an...

Front: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 F ST P, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 E, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 B, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Front: Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Front, 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)Rear: Metzeler Roadtec Z6 E,...

Rear wheel Battery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BS Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.8 bar, two...

Weights Unladen weight 204 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 405 kg Maximum payload 201 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with OE Power reduction: 155 km/h 10 133 z Technical data

Service Service BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 136BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 136BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 136BMW Motorrad service network . . . 137Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Confirmation of maintenancework...

down, contact BMW Motorrad'sMobile Service. The specialistswill provide the necessary adviceand assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with inform...

Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometerreading Date 11 143 z Service

A Abbreviations and symbols, 6ABS Self-diagnosis, 64 Accessories General instructions, 76 Anti-theft alarm, 18 B Battery, 15 Charging battery whenconnected, 112Charging battery whendisconnected, 113Installation, 114Installing compartmentcover, 114Maintenance instructions, 112Removal, 114Removing com...