BMW Motorrad K1300S- User Manual

Page 2 - Motorcycle/Retailer Data; Motorcycle data

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 (compa-ny stamp)

Page 5 - Welcome to BMW

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 useyo...

Page 6 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents You can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic. 1 General instructions . . . . 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 7 - Technology in

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 70Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Starti...

Page 9 - General instructions; General instructions

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

Page 11 - RDC Tire Pressure Control; Equipment

RDC Tire Pressure Control (TPC). Equipment When you ordered your BMWMotorrad, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment wh...

Page 13 - Overviews; Overviews

Overviews Overviews General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 17 - General view, right side; Fuel filler opening (

General view, right side 1 Engine oil level indicator( 101) 2 Fuel filler opening ( 79) 3 Battery compartment( 127) 4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 102) 5 Vehicle identification num-ber (on the upper frontwheel control) 6 Type plate (on rear crosstube) 7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 105) 2 13 z Over...

Page 18 - Left handlebar fitting; Horn

Left handlebar fitting 1 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 55) 2 Operating odometer( 49) with onboard comput-er OE Operating onboard com-puter ( 51) 3 Hazard warning flashers( 56) 4 Operating turn indicators( 56) 5 Horn 6 with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESAII) OE Operating ESA ( 64)...

Page 19 - Handlebar fitting, right

Handlebar fitting, right 1 with heated handlebargrips OE Heated hand grips ( 60) 2 Starter button ( 72) 3 Emergency ON/OFFswitch ( 57) 2 15 z Overviews

Page 20 - Underneath seat; Luggage loops

Underneath seat 1 Luggage loops 2 Rider's Manual (US Model) 3 Tire inflation pressure table 4 Payload table 5 Helmet holder ( 68) 6 Toolkit ( 100) 7 Engine oil fill location( 102) 2 16 z Overviews

Page 21 - Instrument cluster; Tachometer; and night switchover.

Instrument cluster 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator lights ( 20) 4 Multifunction display( 20) 5 Ambient brightness sensor(for brightness adjustmentof instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm OE Anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (see anti-theft alarmoperating instructions) 6 Operating odometer(...

Page 22 - Headlight; Parking lights

Headlight 1 High-beam headlight 2 Low-beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 18 z Overviews

Page 23 - Status indicators; Status indicators

Status indicators Status indicators Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Displays with onboard computer . . . . 21 Displays with Tire Pressure ControlRDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Displays with heated hand grips . . . . 22 Standard warni...

Page 25 - with onboard computer

the service date is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month and year areshown as two digits each sepa-rated by a dash; in this examplethe display means "March 2007". If the motorcycle is driven longdistances annually, it is possiblethat earlier service is required. Ifthe od...

Page 26 - with heated handlebar grips; Display; or with one

1 Display of tire inflationpressures ( 54) The tire inflation pressuresare shown temperature- compensated (see the chapter"Technology in Detail"). Displays with heatedhand grips with heated handlebar grips OE 1 Display of heating levels( 60) Standard warningindicators Display Warnings are in...

Page 29 - Lights up yellow

Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow LAMPS ! Is indi- cated Bulbs defective ( 28) 3 25 z Status indicators

Page 30 - Fuel down to reserve; dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can

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.Ha...

Page 34 - Is indicated; Check Oil; Is

Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning Is indicated Engine oil level too low ( 31) Check Oil Is indicatedIs indicated Ice warning ( 31) 3 30 z Status indicators

Page 35 - Engine oil level too low; If oil level is too low:; Ice warning; Think well ahead when driving.

Engine oil level too low Oil level symbol appears onthe display. Check Oil is indicated. Possible cause:The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine oillevel. Check the engine oil levelon the oil level indicator the nexttime you stop for refueling: Checking engine oil level( 101). If oil...

Page 37 - Flashes

Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 34) Lights up ABS deactivated ( 34) Lights up ABS error ( 34) 3 33 z Status indicators

Page 38 - ABS warning light flashes.; ABS deactivated; ABS error; ABS warning light lights up.; in conjunction

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 be not-ed that the ABS function is notavailab...

Page 40 - ASC intervention; ASC deactivated; ASC symbol is displayed.; ASC error; ASC symbol is displayed.

ASC intervention General warning light flash-es rapidly in yellow. ASC symbol is displayed. The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warn-ing light flashes longer than theduration of the ASC intervention.As a result, the driver is providedwith optical feedba...

Page 43 - Is it still possible to drive with tire:; Transmission error

Tire inflation pressure inlimit area of permissibletolerance General warning light showsyellow. Tire symbol appears on thedisplay. The critical tire inflation pressureflashes.Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is in the limit area of thepermissible tolerance. Correct tire inflation...

Page 45 - with anti-theft alarm; in

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarmwarning indicators Display with anti-theft alarm OE Anti-theft alarm warningare shown as warnings 2 in conjunction with the generalwarning light 1 following the pre-ride check and refer to thecapacity of ...

Page 46 - cated

Overview of warning indicatorsIndicator lights Displays Meaning DWALO ! Is indi- cated Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 43) Lights up yellow DWA ! Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 43) 3 42 z Status indicators

Page 49 - Operation; Operation

Operation Operation Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 46 Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . 47 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tire Pressure...

Page 50 - Keys; with case; Switching on ignition; Switching off ignition; Turn key to position

Ignition switch andsteering lock Keys You receive two master keys andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 47). Ignition key and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey. with case OA Cases with locks ...

Page 51 - Locking handlebars; Theft protection; EWS; is shown in the

Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright....

Page 52 - Clock; Setting clock; Press button

Replacement and extrakeys Replacement and spare keysare only available through an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an integrat-ed security system, so the retail-er is under an obligation to checkthe legitimacy of all applicationsfor replacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a ...

Page 53 - Selecting readings

with onboard computer OE or with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC) OE or with heated handlebar grips OE Press button 2 repeatedly until clock is shown. In this case, the buttonin the instrument clus- ter is only used to operate theodometer. Hold down button.Hours 3 flash. Press button.Hours increase by...

Page 54 - without onboard computer; Resetting tripmeter; Hold down button

Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order: Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 ( Trip I ) Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II ) Operating range (after reach- ing reserve level) without onboard computer OE without Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC) OE...

Page 55 - Residual range; Onboard computer

without onboard computer OE without Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC) OE without heated handlebargrips OE Press button 2 as an alternative. Residual range without onboard computer OE The operating range indicateswhat distance can still be drivenwith the remaining fuel. It is onlydisplayed after the fue...

Page 56 - Tire inflation pressures; Grip heating level; Ambient temperature; is temporarily shown in; Average speed; The average speed; Resetting average speed

Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order: Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRangeOil level indicatorwith Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC) OE Tire inflation pressures with heated handlebar grips OE Grip heating leve...

Page 58 - Oil level indicator; The oil level indicator; OK; : Check oil level during; Switch on the ignition.

reason the range is only calculat-ed while driving. The determined range is anapproximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use the fullrange before refueling. Oil level indicator The oil level indicator 1 provides information on the oil level in theengine. It can only...

Page 59 - RDC P; indicates the inflation pressure of; Lights

Press button 1 repeatedly un- til tire inflation pressures areshown. The tire inflation pressures aredisplayed with the lettering RDC P . The left-hand value indicates the inflation pressure of the front wheel, and the right-hand value the inflation pressureof the rear wheel. The displayedtire infla...

Page 60 - Turn indicators; Operating turn indicators

Move high-beam headlightswitch 1 into initial position. High-beam headlight isswitched off.Pull high-beam headlightswitch 1 toward rear. High-beam headlight isswitched on as long as switchis pressed (headlight flasher). Switching on parkinglights Switch off the ignition. Immediately after switching ...

Page 63 - Activating ASC function; Press and hold ASC button

Release ABS button within twoseconds. ABS warning light remainsoff or continues to flash. ABS function is switched on.As an alternative, the ignitioncan also be switched off andthen on again. If the ABS light continuesto light up after switching the ignition off and then on again,an ABS fault has oc...

Page 64 - Heated hand grips

If the ASC warning lightlights up after switching the ignition off and on and thencontinued driving over 5 mph(10 km/h), an ASC error hasoccurred. Heated hand grips with heated handlebar grips OE Operating heated handgrips Start engine. The heated hand grips op-tion can only be activated when the en...

Page 65 - Clutch; Adjusting clutch lever; Brakes; Adjusting handbrake lever; Turn adjusting screw

Clutch Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts. Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to accidents.Only adjust the clutch leve...

Page 66 - Mirrors; Adjusting mirrors; Spring preload; Setting; in direction

Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired posi-tion by applying light pressureat edge. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set springpreload of the rear suspensionto suit the load carried by themotorcycle. Increase springpreload when the motorcycle isheavily loaded and reduce spring p...

Page 67 - Damping; ing

Damping Setting The damping must be adjustedto the road conditions and thespring preload. A rough road surface requiressofter damping than a smoothroad surface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping. Adjusting damping on rearwhee...

Page 68 - COMF

Settings Using the electronic suspensionadjustment ESA you can conve-niently adjust your motorcycle toits loading and the ground. Todo this, the loading state must beset and the desired riding modeselected. The selected riding mode is in-dicated in the multifunction dis-play in area 1 , the loading ...

Page 69 - Setting loading state; Tires; Checking tire pressure; dicular to the wheel rim have a

adjustment is completed, thedisplay is automatically hiddenagain. Setting loading state Start engine. The loading state cannotbe set while driving. Press button 1 . Current setting is displayed.Press and hold button 1 until display changes each time. Starting from the current state,the display is in...

Page 71 - Neutral position; Seat; Removing seat; Turn key in seat lock; Installing seat

a Neutral position b Position with heavy pay-load Seat Removing seat Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle. Turn key in seat lock 1 coun- terclockwise while pressingdown on the rear of the seat. Raise the seat at the rear. If seat is laid on a roughsurface, seat edges can be damaged....

Page 72 - Take loops

Make sure that the motorcycle issteady on its stand. Push the seat forward into theholders 1 , then press down firmly on the rear.The seat can be heard to lockinto place. Helmet holder Removing seat ( 67). The helmet catch canscratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the...

Page 73 - Riding; Riding

Riding Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Shifting gear . . . . ...

Page 74 - Safety instructions; Speed

Safety instructions Rider's equipment Do 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 purpos...

Page 75 - Checklist

Catalytic converter If misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points: Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUs...

Page 76 - At regular intervals:; Starting; Side stand; Press starter button

BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling) Starting ...

Page 77 - Phase 2

Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses tostart. ( 136) Pre-ride check The instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" Inthe process, the warning lightfirst lights up red and then yellowto test its f...

Page 78 - Phase 1; Running in

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted The ABS warning light goesout. If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted: Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that neither theABS nor the integral function isavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cializ...

Page 79 - Engine break-in speed; Brake pads; Shifting gear; Gearshift assistant; with gearshift assistant

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running in will lead to increased enginewear.Adhere to the specified enginerun-in speeds. Do not exceed the engine run-in speeds. Engine break-in speed <7000 min -1 Do not accelerate at full throt-tle.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.After 300 - 750...

Page 82 - with center stand

by the stand and dismount tothe left. If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars ...

Page 83 - Pushing off center stand; Refueling; Use only unleaded fuel.

Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock. Pushing off center stand with center stand OA Unlock steering lock.Place your left hand on lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip reargrab handle or rear frame.Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.Make sure that center stand i...

Page 87 - Technology in detail; Technology in detail

Technology in detail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Engine management with BMWMotorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Tire Pressure Control RDC . . . . . . . . . 87 Electronic Suspension Adjustmen...

Page 88 - Partially integral brake

Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS Partially integral brake Your 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.The BMW Motorrad Integral...

Page 89 - Unusual driving conditions:

How is the BMW MotorradIntegral 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 integralfu...

Page 90 - Reserves for safety

gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad. Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can be reactivated byswitching the ignition off andthen on again. How important is regularmaintenance? Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its...

Page 91 - Special situations; Function

safety provided with riskydriving. Special situations At an increasing angle, the accel-eration performance is increas-ingly limited in accordance withphysical laws. This can result indelayed acceleration when com-ing out of very tight curves. To detect spinning or slippingaway of the rear wheel, th...

Page 93 - Chassis adjustments

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA II with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA II) OE Chassis adjustments The proper loading state mustfirst be selected when the mo-torcycle is stationary accordingto the motorcycle's load. De-pending on the riding mode se-lected, the dampings are set onboth spri...

Page 95 - Accessories; Accessories

Accessories Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Flat tire kit . . ....

Page 96 - Ratings; The supply to the socket

General instructions BMW 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 install...

Page 97 - Cable routing; Luggage; Correct loading; Payload of case; Payload of tank rucksack

starting, the onboard socket isswitched off to take the load offthe motorcycle electrical system. Cable routing The cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they: Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteris...

Page 98 - Case; Opening case

Payload of tank bag } 11 lbs ( } 5 kg) Speed limit for drivingwith tank bag } 81 mph ( } 130 km/h) Case with case OA Opening case Turn lock barrel in directionOPEN. Pull gray release lever 1 (OPEN) upward.Lock straps 2 open. Pull gray release lever (OPEN)upwards again while simultane-ously pulling c...

Page 99 - Removing case; Pull black release lever

Turn lock strap buckles 1 of lock straps outward.Pull out the lock straps up-wards to their full extent.The maximum volume hasbeen set. Close lock straps.Press lock straps against casebody.The case volume is adapted tothe contents. Removing case Turn lock barrel in directionRELEASE. Pull black relea...

Page 100 - Flat tire kit; with flat tire kit; Stowing flat tire kit; Remove screws

taneously pulling the case out-ward.Then lift case out of lowermounting. Mounting case Hook case into lower mounting.Pull black release lever 1 (RE- LEASE) upwards while simulta-neously pushing the case intoupper mounting.Press black release lever (RE-LEASE) downward.Check case for secure hold. Secu...

Page 103 - Maintenance; Maintenance

Maintenance Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Brake pads . . . . . ...

Page 104 - Toolkit; with service toolkit; Flashlight

General instructions The '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 c...

Page 105 - Engine oil; Checking engine oil level; without center stand; If oil level is below MIN mark:

6 Adapterfor holding 1/4" bits and9x12 mm and 3/8" jointedadapter Engine oil Checking engine oil level without center stand OA Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle at op-erating temperature vertically. with center stand OA Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcyc...

Page 106 - Topping up engine oil; by turning counterclock-; Brake system; Operating safety

Topping up engine oil Removing seat ( 67). Wipe area around fill locationclean. Remove cap from oil fill loca-tion 1 by turning counterclock- wise. 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. Che...

Page 108 - Brake fluid

Check the brake pad thicknesswith visual inspection. Directionof view: from right to brakecaliper 1 . Rear brake-pad wear limit min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material with-out carrier plate. Brake diskmust not be visible throughbore hole of inner brakepad.) If brake disk is visible: Have th...

Page 110 - Rear brake fluid level; Checking clutch operation

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly. Read off brake fluid level atbrake-fluid reservoir 1 . In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid level in the brake-fluid reservoir ...

Page 111 - Checking tire tread depth; Replace tires concerned.; Rims; Checking rims

Move handlebars into straight-ahead position. Read off clutch fluid level atclutch fluid reservoir 1 . The fluid level in the clutchfluid reservoir rises due to clutch wear. Clutch fluid level (visualcheck) Clutch fluid level must notdrop. If fluid level drops: Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause...

Page 112 - Wheels; Tire recommendation

Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer. Wheels Tire recommendation For every size of tire, BMWMotorrad has tested andapproved certain makes asroadworthy. BMW Motorradcannot evaluat...

Page 113 - Removing front wheel

must be ensured that the TPC/RDC sensor is not damaged. In-form the BMW Motorrad retaileror the specialized workshop ofthe TPC/RDC sensor. Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is leveland firm and park the motorcy-cle. Remove screws 1 on left and right.Pull out front wheel cover to-ward front. ...

Page 115 - Remove quick-release axle; Installing front wheel; with

To ensure the proper alignmentof the threaded bush, do notloosen or remove the left axleclamping screw. Remove right-hand axle clamp-ing screw 2 . Remove quick-release axle 3 while supporting wheel.Place the front wheel in thefront wheel guide on theground. The ABS sensor can bedamaged when rolling ...

Page 117 - Removing rear wheel

Install front wheel cover and fitscrews 1 on right and left. Removing rear wheel without center stand OA Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rearwheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 117). with center stand OA Make sure ground is level andfirm and place ...

Page 118 - Installing rear wheel; by ABS and ASC if a wheel other

First turn the end mufflerdownward slightly and thenoutward. Engage first gear. Remove five screws 1 on rear wheel, holding wheel as you doso.When using the BMW Motor-rad rear wheel stand: removethe lock washer.Lower rear wheel to the groundand roll out toward rear.When using the BMW Motor-rad rear ...

Page 120 - Front wheel stand; Fitting front wheel stand

Tighten screw 3 on the clamp with the appropriate torque. Muffler with ball-jointclamp on manifold 26 lb/ft (35 Nm) Position muffler cover 2 and fit three screws 1 . without center stand OA Remove rear wheel stand. Front wheel stand Fitting front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not ...

Page 122 - Lamps

Push rear wheel stand from leftinto rear axle.Mount lock washer 2 from right by pressing release button.With your left hand, grab thepassenger grab handle of themotorcycle and with your righthand grab the grip of the rearwheel stand. Position motorcycle verticallywhile simultaneously pressingthe gri...

Page 128 - Diode rear light

Press bulb 2 into socket and turn counterclockwise to re-move. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W Press bulb 2 into fitting and install turning clockwise. Insert lamp glass in turn indica-tor housing. Install screw 1 . Diode rear light If more LEDs hav...

Page 130 - Battery; Maintenance instructions

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

Page 131 - Removing battery; Remove negative cable

damage to the motorcycle elec-tronics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If indoubt, charge the disconnectedbattery directly at the terminals. Charge disconnected batteryvia onboard socket. The motorcycle's onboardelectronics know ...

Page 132 - Installing battery

Installing battery Place battery in battery com-partment, positive terminal onright in direction of travel. Push retaining strap over bat-tery and install screws 3 . An incorrect installation se-quence increases the risk of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence. First install positive b...

Page 133 - Install screws

Installing batterycompartment cover Position battery compartmentcover at the rear and closewhile ensuring the anchoragesare in position 2 . Install screws 1 . 8 129 z Maintenance

Page 135 - Care; Care

Care Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 132 Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Protective wax...

Page 136 - Care products; Plastics

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

Page 137 - Black, unpainted parts; Windshield; Paint care

Black, unpainted parts If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Fly sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches. Soften stubborn dirt a...

Page 139 - Technical data; Technical data

Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Engine oil . . . . . ...

Page 140 - Troubleshooting chart; Possible cause

Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract side stand ( 72). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 72). Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first, then...

Page 141 - Threaded fasteners; Clamping bolt in wheel carrier

Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheelcarrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threadedbush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Muffler on passenger footrest M8 x 30 16 lb/ft (...

Page 142 - diagonally

Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheelflange M10 x 1.25 x 40 diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) 10 138 z Technical data

Page 143 - Engine

Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke in-line engine, angled 55° toward front. With fourvalves per cylinder, actuated by two overheadcamshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled,electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cas-sette transmission, dry-sump lubric...

Page 144 - Oil grades

Fuel Recommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can beused with reduced performance and consumption) Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5 gal (Approx. 19 l) Reserve fuel quantity ~ 1.1 gal ( ~ 4 l) Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with ...

Page 145 - Clutch design; Transmission; Transmission design

Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated inengine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear1.240 ...

Page 146 - Running gear; Front wheel

Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy castswinging arm with two joints and torque support Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2.82 (31:11) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Doub...

Page 147 - Rear wheel; Type of rear suspension

Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy castswinging arm with two joints and torque support Type of rear suspension Lever-system-coupled central spring strut withcoil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filledshock absorber. Spring preload with stepless hy-drauli...

Page 149 - Rear wheel design

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), Single rider, with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, with cold tire Tire pressur...

Page 150 - Electrical system

Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket max 5 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronicfuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit isactive as soon as the ignition is switched on afterthe fault has been rectifie...

Page 152 - Dimensions; Weights

Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.5 in (2196 mm) Motorcycle height 48.1 in (1221 mm), Across windshield at DIN un-laden weight Motorcycle width 35.6 in (905 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver with low double seat OE 31.1 in (790 mm), Without driver Rider's inside...

Page 153 - Riding specifications; Top speed

Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) 10 149 z Technical data

Page 155 - Service; Service

Service Service Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 152 BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 153 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 153 BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 158 - Maintenance work; BMW Pre-Delivery Check

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 Ser...

Page 164 - Confirmation of service; Work carried out

Confirmation of service The 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 11 160 z Service

Page 166 - Index

A Abbreviations and symbols, 6ABS Operating element, 14Operation, 58Self-diagnosis, 73Technology in detail, 84Warning indicators, 31 Anti-theft alarm Indicator light, 17Warning indicators, 41 ASC Operating element, 14Operation, 59Self-diagnosis, 74Switching off, 59Switching on, 59Technology in detai...

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