BMW HP4- Manuals

General instructions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice concerning current status . ...

Overviews General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Instrument cl...

General view, left side 1 Seat humb cover lock( 51) with passenger pack-age OE Seat lock ( 52) 2 Tire inflation pressure tablePayload tableChain adjustment values 3 Engine oil level indicator( 123) 2 11 z Overviews

Multifunction switch,left 1 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 37) Using lap timer ( 74) 2 Operating BMW MotorradRace ABS ( 40) Using DTC ( 41) 3 Hazard warning flashersoperation ( 38) 4 Setting the DTC ( 92) 5 Turn indicators ( 38) 6 Horn 7 Setting clock ( 35) Operating odometer( 36) Using ...

Underneath seat 1 Seat hump cover ( 51) with passenger pack-age OE Passenger seat ( 52) 2 Helmet holder ( 54) 3 with passenger pack-age OE Luggage loops ( 55) 4 Onboard tool kit (behindside panel) ( 122) with passenger pack-age OE Parts of the onboard toolkit underneath the passen-ger seat 5 Fuse bo...

Instrument cluster 1 Indicator and warninglamps ( 21) 2 Tachometer 3 Shiftpoint lamp ( 63) 4 Ambient light sensor (forbrightness adjustment ofinstrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm OE Anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (see anti-theft alarmoperating instructions) 5 Multifunction display( 20) 2 17 z...

Displays Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 21 Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cruising range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3...

Multifunction display 1 Speedometer 2 Coolant temperature 3 with heated handlebargrips OE Heated grip display( 39) 4 Odometer ( 36) 5 Clock ( 35) 6 Set riding mode ( 42) 7 Set DTC step (in SLICKmode only) 8 Gear indicator display, "N"indicates "neutral" 9 Selection of the ridingmode ...

Warning and indicatorlamps 1 DTC warning lamp ( 30) 2 ABS warning lamp ( 29) 3 Indicator lamp for left turnindicator 4 Universal warning lamp,appears together withwarnings in display panel( 23) 5 Indicator lamp for right turnindicator 6 Fuel-reserve warning lamp( 27) 7 Neutral indicator lamp 8 Headl...

Cruising range The cruising range 1 indicates the distance that can still bedriven with the remaining fuel.It is only displayed after the fuelreserve is reached. This distanceis calculated based on fuel leveland average consumption.When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the...

Overview of warning indicatorsWarning and indicatorlamps Warning symbols in thedisplay Meaning Lights up yellow ! EWS is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27) Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27) Lights up red Temperature dis-play flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 27) Lights up Engin...

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 motorcycle keysfrom the ignition key ring.Use the reserve key.H...

Possible cause:The license-plate carrier is re-moved and the vehicle's elec-tronic monitoring system detectsthe missing turn signals. Installing license-plate carrier( 102). Activating suppression of thefault message in the SETUP mode. Motorcycle has fallen over ! VDS (Vertical Down Sensor) is shown...

Possible cause:The DDC control unit has de-tected an error. Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at an au-thorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.Motorcycle damping is in thiscondition very firm and riding israther uncomfortable - in par-ticular on rough roads. A...

Operation Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 34 EWS Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 34 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Steering and ignitionlock Keys You are provided with 2 ignitionkeys.Should you lose your keys pleaserefer to the information regardingthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 34). Switching on ignition Turn key to position 1 . Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started. Pre-R...

been recognized as "authorized"for your motorcycle. A further 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. The EWS warning is shown in the multifunction displ...

The clock is now set. Odometer Selecting display readings Switch on ignition. Press button 1 repeatedly until desired value is displayed inarea 3 . The following data can be dis-played: Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 ( Trip 1 ) Tripmeter 2 ( Trip 2 ) Remaining cruising range(when fuel level reach...

To adopt the current speed asthe new limit: Press and holdthe button 2 until the current speed appears in the display.Press button 1 to increase the set speed.Each time you press the buttonthe speed increases by 3 mph(5 km/h). When you exceed the presetspeed the shiftpoint lamp 3 re- sponds by light...

Press button 1 toward front to switch on high beams.Pull button 1 rearward to oper- ate headlight flasher. Parking light Switch off ignition. Immediately after switching offthe ignition push button 1 to the left and hold until the park-ing lights come on.Switch ignition on and then offagain to switc...

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 increase in power con-sumption caused by the heated grips can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the battery is in-adequately charged, the heatedgrips are switched off to ensurestarting capability. Press button 1 repeatedly until desired heating level is shown. The ha...

ABS warning lamp lightsup. Release button 1 within two seconds. ABS warning lamp remainson. ABS function is switched off. Switch on ABS function Press and hold button 1 until the ABS warning lamp 3 dis- play pattern changes. ABS warning lamp goesout; if self-diagnosis has not been completed, it begi...

Switching on DTCfunction Press and hold button 1 until the DTC warning lamp 2 dis- play changes. DTC warning lamp goesout; if self-diagnosis has not been completed, it begins toflash. Release button 1 within two seconds. DTC warning lamp remainsoff or continues to flash. DTC function is switched on....

With the coding plug installed,the driving mode SLICK 4 is also offered in the selectionmenu. Installing coding plug ( 44). SLICK mode is designedfor racing tires (slick tires) and assumes very good adhesionvalues, as are usually found onracetracks only.Enable SLICK mode on race-tracks only, and onl...

maintained, even after the igni-tion is switched off. In SLICK mode the current DTCfine tuning setting 5 is shown as well. Adopting the DTC function( 92). Installing coding plug When the coding plug isused, the operating permit for public roads is voided.Do not use the encoding plug onpublic roads. ...

For safety reasons, after the cod-ing plug is connected, the RAINmode 1 is automatically acti- vated. Setting riding mode ( 42). Installing driver's seat ( 53). Clutch with competition kit OE Adjusting clutch lever Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to accidents.Only adjust the clutch ...

Rotate the adjusting screw 1 into 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 Positio...

Unscrew screw 3 . The footrest can be movedforward and backward usingthe slide 4 or rotated upward respectively downward.Move footrest 4 into the desired position and tightenthe screw 3 to the specified torque. Footrest adjustmentclamping 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) In order to establish deliverystatus, adjust...

Unscrew screw 3 . The footrest can be movedforward and backward usingthe slide 4 or rotated upward respectively downward.Move footrest 4 into the desired position and tightenthe screw 3 to the specified torque. Footrest adjustmentclamping 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) In order to establish deliverystatus, adjust...

Adjusting spring preloadon rear wheel Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Make sure there is no load onthe motorcycle, removing anycargo or luggage.Start engine and allow to warmup in idle. Hold motorcycle in verticalposition and measuredistance d between lower edge 1 of license-pl...

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. Make sure ground is level andfirm and park ...

Unlock lock 1 in the seat humb cover using the vehicle ignitionkey.Lift cover at rear, then removeby pulling back and upward. Installing the seat humbcover Mount seat humb cover inmounts 2 on left and right. Press the cover forward slightlythen fold it down. Lock lock with ignition key. Removing pas...

Installing passenger seat with passenger package OE Mount passenger seat inmounts 2 on left and right. Press the rear seat forwardslightly then fold it down. 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...

Press cover of driver's seatover screw sockets towardfront somewhat and hold inplace.Install screws 1 . Helmet holder Securing helmet onmotorcycle Removing the seat humb cover( 51). Turn over cover. The helmet catch canscratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the helmet...

Luggage loops With passenger package OE Securing luggage onmotorcycle Removing passenger seat( 52). Turn over passenger seat. Take loops 1 out of holders and lay toward outside.Installing passenger seat( 53). Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction with passenger footrests, tolash luggage onto passengerseat...

Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Shifting gears . . . . . . ....

Safety instructions Rider's Equipment Do not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear: HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer will behappy to advise you and hasthe correct clothing for everypurpose. ...

For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points: Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specified main-tenance intervals. Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter. Note the...

You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself off ifit is started with the transmissionin neutral and then a gear is en-gaged before retracting the sidestand. For cold starts and at lowambient temperatures: pull thelever to disengage t...

an authorized BMW Motorradretailer. ABS self-diagnosis The readiness for operation ofthe BMW Motorrad Race ABSis checked by the self-diagnosis.The self-diagnosis routine runsautomatically when you switch onthe ignition. To check the wheelsensors, the motorcycle must bedriven a few yards. Phase 1 Che...

If a DTC error is indicated afterthe DTC self-diagnosis is com-pleted: It remains possible to continueriding. It must be noted thatthe DTC function is not avail-able or that its availability is re-stricted.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at an au-thorized workshop, preferablyan aut...

Shifting gears Shiftpoint lamp The shiftpoint lamp 1 indicates two engine speed thresholds tothe driver: Standing-start engine rpm At a stop, the shiftpoint lamp in-dicates the ideal engine rpm for aracing start. Shiftpoint lamp off: engine rpmtoo lowShiftpoint lamp lit up: ideal rpmfor start Shiftp...

Parking yourmotorcycle Side 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 o...

On the racetrack Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Multifunction display Selecting display mode Press button 2 repeatedly until desired mode appears. ROAD mode : The ROAD mode provides 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 an...

LAPTIMER mode Display 1 Speedometer 2 Current race lap 3 Engine temperature 4 The display in these linescan be adjusted ( 72) In illustration: time of pre-ceding lap (LASTLAP) andcurrent lap time 5 Set riding mode 6 Gear indicator Marking displayed value The following times can beshown in the second...

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. The...

previous fastest lap then a newfastest lap can be anticipated.The "fastest lap" lamp 1 lights up. 6 76 z On the racetrack

INFO mode Selecting stored lap Press button 1 or button 2 to display 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 ...

Overview of Info mode Solid line: button pressedbrieflyDotted line: press and holdbutton 1 Selecting stored lap( 77). 2 Deleting lap times ( 81) 3 Jump directly toCLEAR ALL menu 4 Exiting INFO mode( 79) 5 Clearing recording ( 80) 6 Activating ROAD mode( 80) 6 78 z On the racetrack

Information on each racelap 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 r...

Clearing recording Press and hold down the but-ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL is displayed.Press and hold down the but-ton 2 to delete the recorded data and return to LAPTIMERmode. Activating ROAD mode Press and hold down the but-ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL is displayed.Press and hold button 1 to re- tur...

Deleting lap times Press button 1 or button 2 repeatedly until the lap to bedeleted is displayed.Press and hold button 2 to delete 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 , the correspo...

SETUP mode Selecting 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 available parameters aredisplayed in the following order.Each ...

Overview of Setup mode Solid line: button pressedbrieflyDotted line: press and holdbutton 1 Selecting parameter( 82) 2 Jump directly to ROADmode 3 Setting parameter ( 84) 4 Exiting settings ( 84) 6 83 z On the racetrack

Setting parameter Press and hold button 2 until displayed 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...

Compression stage damping ad-justment on the rear spring strut. Adjusting front damping Without leveling sensor on thefront wheel:Damping adjustment on the frontspring strut without separationbetween compression and re-bound stage. With leveling sensor on the frontwheel:Rebound stage damping adjust-...

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 la...

DTC DTC setting The permissible slip on the rearwheel is controlled by the DTCsystem according to the selectedriding mode.In SLICK mode, the DTC settingby the system can be additionallyadjusted. Adopting the DTCfunction Activate the SLICK modeand insert the coding plug asneeded. The DTC can be adjus...

sponds to the latest interven-tion. The set value 1 is shown in the display. In a gravel bed On 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 sufficiently.In this case, BM...

Remove protective cap fromconnector 1 and connect level- ing sensor connector.In the SETUP menu dampingon the front wheel can be sep-arately adjusted with respectto rebound and compressionstage. Installing fairing side panel( 130). Suspension Height adjustment In order to adjust the runninggear heig...

Spring strut on the relaylever 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Performing zero position align-ment ( 95). Launch control Launchcontrol Launchcontrol supports the riderin maintaining the ideal speed fora race start. Launchcontrol canbe activated in SLICK mode only.After Launchcontrol is activated,the system maintai...

Mirror removal andinstallation Removing mirror Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle. Remove nuts 1 on left and right and take off mirror. Secure the paneling 2 on the left and right to the fairingbracket 3 . If cable ties are used, protect possible locationsof abrasion marks using a...

Press locking mechanism 7 to left with small screwdriverwhile simultaneously slidingconnector toward rear off anti-theft alarm system bracket.Remove anti-theft alarm sys-tem bracket. Protect connector plugs onmotorcycle against contamina-tion. Detach screws 8 with wash- ers and remove license-platec...

Position the wind deflectionwing 2 ensuring that is on the correct side.The letters "R" for the rightside and "L" for the left sideare stamped on the surfaces ofthe deflector panels.Install screws 1 . Installing front turn signal Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle....

Technology in detail Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Brake system with BMW MotorradRace ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Engine management withBMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Dynamic Damping ControlBMW Motorrad DDC . . . . . . ....

Riding mode Selection There are four riding modes tochoose from for adjusting themotorcycle to the weather, roadconditions and driving style: RAINSPORT (default mode)RACESLICK (with coding plug in-stalled only) When the coding plug isused, the operating permit for public roads is voided.Do not use t...

ever the lift-off detection for therear wheel is deactivated. Therear wheel can lift off the ground! Flip over risk, as the lift-offdetection for the rear wheel is deactivated.Be prepared for lift-off of therear wheel in the case of hardbraking.The DTC system interveneseven later so that longer drif...

Motorcycle must be stoppedwith the ignition switched on or Throttle grip must be turnedback,Brake levers may not be actu-ated,The clutch must be actuated. First the desired riding mode ispreselected. The switchoverdoes not take place until theaffected systems are in the re-quired state.The selection...

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 speed or with gearengaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by enginebrake, e.g. when riding downsteep h...

Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Passenger footrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 8 115 z Accessories

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 instal...

Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

8 Open-ended wrenchWrench size: 10/13 Adjusting chain tension( 134). 9 Reversible screwdriver withPhillips and straight blade Removing battery( 154). 10 Reversible screwdriver in-sertwith Phillips PH1 and TorxT25 Removing driver's seat( 53). Removing and installingbody panelsReplacing front andrear ...

Specified level of engineoil between MIN and MAXmarking Engine oil, capacity Products recommended byBMW Motorrad3.7 quarts (3.5 l) (with filterchange) If the oil level is below MIN mark: Topping up engine oil ( 124). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have the oil level correctedat an authorized servic...

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem carried out by specialists. Have the brakes checked at anauthorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer. Check front brake padthickness Make sure ground is level andfirm and park m...

Check level of brake fluid inrear brake-fluid reservoir 1 . The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear. Rear brake fluid level Brake fluid, DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-zontal) If brake fluid level falls belo...

view: from front looking at in-side of right-hand side panel. Coolant, specified level between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank(With cold engine) If coolant level drops below ap-proved level: Add coolant. Topping up coolant Removing fairing side panel( 130). Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add c...

Mount side panel in rubberbuffer at position 4 . Install screws 3 with washers. Install screws 2 . Install screw 1 . Position the wind deflectionwing 2 ensuring that is on the correct side.The letters "R" for the rightside and "L" for the left sideare stamped on the surfaces ofthe de...

Wheel rims and tires Check wheel rims Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Subject wheel rims to visualinspection for defects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replacedby a specialist service facil-ity, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer. Checking tire tread dep...

Determine chain length belowthe rear wheel swinging armwith 9 rivets. Permissible chain length max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)(Measured over the center of 10 rivets, chain tensioned) If the chain has reached the max-imum approved length: Contact an authorized servicefacility, preferably an authorizedBMW ...

the BMW Motorrad front wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Mounting front wheel stand( 142). 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-han...

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. Slide the brake calipers ontothe rotors. Install screws 2 on left and right with appropriate torque. Radial brake calipers onthe axle adap...

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...

Adjusting chain tension( 134). Front wheel stand Mounting front wheelstand The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without acenter or other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelalone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on t...

Attach the front wheel stand tothe front suspension and pressit on the ground evenly. Rear-wheel stand Mounting rear wheelstands Use basic stand with part num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) and themounting pieces (83 30 2 152839). Install the mounting pins (8330 2 152 841) 1 on the left and right into the re...

Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning itcounterclockwise. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W To prevent contaminants frombeing deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always usea cl...

Replacing license platelight Pull license-plate light 1 out of lamp housing. Pull bulb out of socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for license-platelight W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants frombeing deposited on the newbulb's glass surface, always usea clean, dry cloth to hold it. Press bulb i...

Removing the seat humb cover( 51). with passenger package OE Removing passenger seat( 52). Press together locking leverand remove cover of fusebox 1 . To replace main fuse, removecover 2 from relay box. Use the tool from the on-boardtoolkit to pull the defective fuseup and out of the fuse box. If th...

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 withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends. Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than 12 V ca...

tery to run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not be ac-cepted.During driving breaks of morethan 4 weeks, a trickle-chargershould be connected to thebattery. BMW Motorrad has devel-oped a trickle-charger spe- cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using t...

Connecting battery tovehicle First install positive battery ca-ble 2 . Then install negative batterycable 1 . with anti-theft alarm OE First install positive battery ca-ble 2 . Then install negative batterycable 1 . Installing driver's seat ( 53). Charging battery Disconnecting battery frommotorcycl...

Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Washing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . . . . 158 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Storing motorcycl...

Care products BMW 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 vehicle. The use of unsuita...

contain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Insect sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches. Fairings and Panels Clean body panels with waterand BMW plastic cleaner. Windshields and lenses aremanufactured of plastic Clean off dirt and insects with asoft spo...

Technical data Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 66). Batter...

Threaded fasteners Front 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...

Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)89 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 the use of BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter ...

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)...

Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/sprocket) 17/45 Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 ...

Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum forged wheel Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 200/55 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 ...

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 7 Ah with anti-theft alarm OE 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark pl...

Weights Unladen weight 439 lbs (199 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 454 lbs (206 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) 11 173 z Technical data

Service Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 176 BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . 177 Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

BMW Motorrad Service With its worldwide dealer net-work, BMW Motorrad can attendto you and your motorcycle inover 100 countries around theglobe. BMW Motorrad retailershave the technical informationand expertise needed to conductreliable service and repairs cover-ing every aspect of your BMW.You can ...

BMW Service BMW Service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be de-pendent on the vehicle ownerand the mileage driven. YourBMW Motorrad retailer confirmsthat the service has been per-formed and enters the date forthe next service.For riders who drive long dis-tances an...

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 12 184 z Service

A Abbreviations and symbols, 6ABS Control, 14Operating, 40Self-diagnosis, 61Technology in detail, 110Warning indicators, 29 Accessories General instructions, 116 Anti-theft alarm Indicator lamp, 17Warning indicators, 31 B Battery Charging, 154Connecting to vehicle, 154Disconnecting fromvehicle, 153I...

Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)89 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), wit...