BMW R 1200 ST -- Manuals

In tr odu c ti o n i 4 General information About this Rider’s Manual We have tried to make all the information in this Rider’s Manual easy to find. The quickest access to a particular topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index ( b 149). Chapter 1 of this Rider’s Man-ual will prov...

In tr odu c ti o n i 6 Your authorized BMW motor-cycle retailer can provide infor-mation on the specified Service, Inspection and Annual Inspection work needed. Have all maintenance and repair work carried out con-firmed in the "Service" chapter ( b 138) in this manual. Authorized BMW motorc...

1 9 Overvi ew General view, left side 1 Beam throw adjustment( b 41) 2 Clutch fluid reservoir ( b 96) 3 Handlebar height adjustment ( b 40) 4 Adjustable windshield ( b 47) 5 Onboard socket ( b 78) 6 Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( b 47) 7 Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( b 48) 8 Filler neck, engine ...

1 13 Overvi ew Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster, front seat ( b 44) 2 Battery ( b 111) 3 Helmet holder ( b 46) 4 Type plate 5 Tire pressure table 6 Label, payload k28_u.book Seite 13 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 10

Overvi ew 1 14 Handlebar fitting, left 1 Pushbutton, Tripmaster ( b 35) 2 Pushbutton, hazard warn-ing flashers ( b 34) 3 Pushbutton, horn 4 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( b 42) 5 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flasher ( b 41) k28_u.book Seite 14 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 1...

1 15 Overvi ew Handlebar fitting, right 1 Emergency ON/OFF switch ( b 37) 2 Pushbutton, starter ( b 58) 3 Switch, grip heating OE ( b 38) 4 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right ( b 42) 5 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators off ( b 43) k28_u.book Seite 15 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 10

Overview 1 16 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Rev. counter 3 Warning and indicator lights ( b 20) 4 Multifunction display ( b 20) 5 Indicator light DWA OE and sensor for lighting of instrument panel 6 Adjuster, clock ( b 37) The lighting of the instru-ment panel is equipped with an automatic day ...

1 17 Overvi ew Headlight 1 Low and high-beam head-light ( b 106) 2 Side lights ( b 107) k28_u.book Seite 17 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 10

2 19 Sta tu s i n di ca to rs Multifunction display .................... 20 Warning and indicator lights ....... 20 Warning indicators ....................... 21 ABS warnings ............................... 26 Status indicators k28_u.book Seite 19 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 10

Sta tu s i n di ca to rs 2 20 Multifunction display 1 Fuel gauge 2 Display area for warning symbols 3 Gear indicator 4 Display, engine oil temper-ature 5 Display, Tripmaster ( b 35) 6 Clock Fuel capacity The height of the bar indi-cates the level of fuel in the fuel tank. Gear indicator The gear ind...

2 21 Sta tu s i n di ca to rs Warning indicators Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi-function display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow. A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously. k28_u.book Seite 21 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10...

Sta tu s i n di ca to rs 2 24 Electronic immobilizer Immobilizer symbol is displayed. The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between key and engine electronics is dis-rupted.• Remove all other vehicle keys located near the igni-tion key ( b 32). • Use the reserve key.• H...

2 25 Sta tu s i n di ca to rs You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that the usual engine output is not available.• Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motor-cycle retailer. Engine oil pressure General warning light lights up red....

Sta tu s i n di ca to rs 2 26 A discharged battery can result in the engine cut- ting out unexpectedly, causing a hazardous situation.If possible, do not continue your journey. c • Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retaile...

2 27 Sta tu s i n di ca to rs lights can light up continuously or flash at a rate of one or four flashes per second. General warning light General warning light lights up red. Brake switch defective or incorrectly adjusted. BMW Integral ABS detects the driver’s braking request by the pressure build-...

3 31 Opera ti o n Ignition switch and steering lock ................................. 32 Electronic immobilizer ................. 33 Hazard warning flashers .............. 34 Tripmaster ..................................... 35 Clock ............................................. 37 Emergency ON/OFF s...

Opera ti o n 3 32 Ignition switch and steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa-tion on the electronic immobi-lizer (EWS) ( b 24). Ignition key and steering lock, tank filler cap lock and seat lock are all operated with the same key. O...

3 33 Opera ti o n Locking handlebars • Turn the handlebars to the full left or right lock position. • Turn the key to the 1 position for OFF, while moving the handlebars slightly. » Ignition, lights and all func- tion circuits switched off. » Handlebars locked.» In this position, you can remove the ...

Opera ti o n 3 34 In-key security An electronic component is integrated into each of your keys. The motorcycle’s elec-tronics exchange certain con-tinuously changing signals with the electronics in the key; these signals are specific to your motorcycle and they are transmitted via the ring aerial in...

3 35 Opera ti o n » Left/right turn indicator lights flash. • Switch off the ignition.» The hazard warning flashers continue to operate. » Left/right turn indicator lights off. You can also switch on the hazard warning flash- ers by simultaneously press-ing the buttons for the left and right turn in...

Opera ti o n 3 36 » The following appear in the display field 2 in this order: – Total distance covered– Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)– Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)– Residual range Residual range Residual range Residual range is calculated on the basis of your style of riding and the amount of fuel left in the tank...

3 37 Opera ti o n Clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the mo- torcycle can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary. c • Switch on the ignition. • Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. » Hours reading 2 starts to flash. • Briefly press button 1 . » The ho...

Opera ti o n 3 38 • Turn emergency ON/OFF switch 1 to left or right to position B . » The engine electronics con- trol unit switches the engine off. » The engine cannot be started while the switch is in this position. If you move the emergen-cy ON/OFF switch to the B position while the igni- tion is...

3 39 Opera ti o n Handlebar levers Adjusting clutch lever Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to ac-cidents. Adjust the clutch lever only when the motorcycle is stationary. c • Use the adjusting screw 1 to set the clutch lever reach. » Turn clockwise: reach is ...

Opera ti o n 3 40 Adjusting handlebars The two handlebar halves can be adjusted to three different heights. • Loosen screws 1 on left and right. • Push handlebar halves into desired position. Make sure handlebar is properly seated (audibly engages). • Tighten screws to 19 Nm.• Make sure both handleb...

Opera ti o n 3 42 • Use pivot lever 1 to adjust the headlight. A Neutral position B High load Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic When riding in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to that in which the vehicle was regis-tered, the asymmetric low headlight beam will da...

3 43 Opera ti o n • Press right-hand turn indica- tor button 2 . » Right-hand turn indicator switched on. » Indicator light for right-hand turn indicator flashes. Switching off turn indicators • Press cancel button 3 . » Turn indicator off.» Turn indicator light is off. Front and rear seats Removing...

3 45 Opera ti o n Installing seats If too much pressure is applied in the forward di- rection, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand.Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. c • Push the driver's seat for- ward into the retaining brackets 1 . • Check that th...

Opera ti o n 3 46 Helmet holder The helmet holders 1 are mounted at the rear under the rear seat. • Remove the rear seat ( b 43). • Use the steel cable from the toolkit to secure the helmet to the holder: guide the cable through the helmet and push the cable eyes onto the holder. • Install the seat....

3 47 Opera ti o n • Push the protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the mirror arm. • Loosen the union nut 2 . • Turn the mirror arm into the desired position. • Retighten the union nut.• Pull the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Windshield Adjusting windshield The windshield ca...

Opera ti o n 3 48 To increase spring preload: • Turn knob 1 in the direction indicated by the HIGH arrow. To decrease spring preload: • Turn knob 1 in the direction indicated by the LOW arrow. Basic setting for one-up riding:• Set the knob to the "STD" mark on scale at the side (red dots). T...

3 49 Opera ti o n Harder damping:• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indicated by the H arrow. Softer damping:• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow. Basic setting for one-up riding:• Turn adjusting screw 1 all the way in the direction indi-cated by the H arrow. • T...

Ri ding 4 52 Safety instructions Speed If you ride at high speed, always bear in mind that vari-ous boundary conditions can adversely affect the handling of your motorcycle:– settings of the spring-strut and shock absorber system – imbalanced load– loose clothing– insufficient tire pressure– worn ti...

4 53 Ri ding – Do not run the fuel tank dry.– Do not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark-plug cap disconnected. – Stop the engine immediately if it misfires. – Use only unleaded fuel.– Comply with all specified maintenance intervals. Unburned fuel will de-stroy the catalytic con- verter....

Ri ding 4 54 Safety check Prior to every journey Use the following checklist to check important functions, settings and wear limits before you ride off. Checklist – Brakes ( b 91) – Brake fluid level ( b 94) – Clutch ( b 96) – Warning and indicator lights ( b 20) – Shock absorber setting ( b 48) and...

4 55 Ri ding Before you start Switching on ignition • See the notes on the elec- tronic immobilizer (EWS) ( b 24). • Emergency ON/OFF switch 1 in operating posi- tion A . • Switch on the ignition.» Pre-ride check is performed.» With BMW Integral ABS: ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. Pre-ride check ...

Ri ding 4 56 Phase 2 General warning light lights up yellow.Engine electronics sym-bol is displayed.Immobilizer symbol is displayed. Phase 3 A warning light defect is displayed. Phase 4 (only with DWA OE ) The "DWA" battery warn-ing for the anti-theft alarm appears if the voltage level of th...

Ri ding 4 58 If you switch on the igni-tion while the brakes are applied, then start the engine and ride off immediately, the BMW Integral ABS remains in its residual braking function mode ( b 75). Self-diagnosis is performed as soon as the brake levers are in their fully released positions for the ...

4 59 Ri ding The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low.Recharge the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a donor bat-tery to start ( b 112). c High engine speeds while the engine is cold accel- erate engine wear.Avoid high engine speeds when ...

Ri ding 4 60 Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy See page Emergency ON/OFF switch activated Set the emergency ON/OFF switch to its RUN position ( b 55) Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand fully ( b 67)...

4 61 Ri ding Riding ABS pull-away test ABS warning light flashes once per second. The BMW Integral ABS checks the ABS sensors when you pull away after starting. The ABS warning light then goes out and the BMW Integral ABS is active. Running in • While running in the motor- cycle, vary the throttle o...

Ri ding 4 62 Brake pads New brake pads must bed down and therefore do not achieve their optimum friction levels during the first 500 km. This initial reduction in braking efficiency can be compensated for by exerting greater pressure on the levers. New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a s...

4 63 Ri ding Shifting gears Attempting to shift gears with the clutch engaged can damage the transmission. Always disengage the clutch in order to shift gears. c The gear indicator in the multifunction display tells you which gear is engaged. c k28_u.book Seite 63 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 1...

4 65 Ri ding Placing motorcycle on its side stand If the ground is soft or un- even, there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand. Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm. c You must be seated on the motorcycle:• Switch off the engine.• Pull the hand...

4 71 Ri ding Pushing motorcycle off center stand OE/OA Brake servo assistance is not available when the ig- nition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll. Particularly when the motorcy-cle is parked on a gradient, switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS to complete its self-diagnosis ( b 57). ...

Ri ding 4 72 • Refuel with fuel of the approved grade. • Press the filler cap down firmly to close. • Remove the key and close the protective cap. Fuel grade Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter.Use only unleaded fuel. c The engine is designed to run on:– Premium grade unleaded fuel (98 ...

4 73 Ri ding Wet brakes After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden through water or ridden in the rain, the brake discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect immedi-ately. Bear in mind that this extends your stopping distance, be-cause the brakes have to ei-ther dry out as you...

Ri ding 4 74 Making full use of the motorcy-cle’s technical braking capac-ity will minimize braking distances noticeably, even when road conditions are poor. When the motorcycle is ridden in a straight line, the BMW Integral ABS is able to handle emergency braking safely. Reserves for safety The pot...

4 75 Ri ding Rear wheel lift Even under severe braking, a high level of tire grip can mean that the front wheel does not lock up until very late, if at all. Consequently, ABS does not intervene until very late, if at all. Under these circumstances the rear wheel can lift off the ground, and the outc...

Accessor ies 5 78 General instructions BMW recommends the use of parts and accessories for your motorcycle that are approved by BMW for this purpose. Genuine BMW parts and accessories and other prod-ucts which BMW has approved can be obtained from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer, together wi...

5 79 Accessor ies The supply to the socket is cut off automatically if battery volt-age is low or the load exceeds the maximum rating. Operating electrical accessories You can start using electrical accessories only when the ignition is switched on. The accessory remains operational if the ignition ...

5 81 Accessor ies Luggage system Fitting a luggage system will affect the handling of your motorcycle. The recom-mended top speed with the cases loaded is 110 mph (180 km/h). The maximum per-missible top speed with the topcase OA mounted is 110 mph (180 km/h). Correct loading Overloading can impair ...

Accessor ies 5 82 Closing case • Pull lever 2 back as far as it will go. • Close lid 3 and press it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. • Push lever 2 down. » The lever engages.• Lock the case.» The lock opening points in the direction of travel. Removing case • Unlock ...

5 83 Accessor ies • Pull the handle out and then pull it up as far as it will go. » The case is released and can be removed. Installing case • Unlatch the handle and pull it up as far as it will go. • Locate the case in holders 5 and check that it is securely seated. • Push the case handle down unti...

Accessor ies 5 84 • Hook the topcase into posi- tion on the carrier. Make sure that hooks 7 are securely seated in the corre-sponding keepers 8 . • Push the handle down until it engages. » The topcase is correctly engaged on its carrier. Removing topcase • Lock the topcase.» The lock opening is hori...

5 85 Accessor ies • Press lock barrel 7 . » Locking lever 8 pops out. • Fully open the locking lever.• Open lid 9 . Closing topcase • Fully open locking lever 8 . • Snap the lid of the compart- ment closed and push it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. • Push the locki...

6 89 Ma in te n a n c e Toolkit The toolkit is underneath the rear seat. • Remove the seat ( b 43). • The tools wallet is held in place by a rubber strap. Contents of the toolkit: 1 Screwdriver, reversible blade, with extension 2 Open-ended wrench, 17 mm 3 TORX ® wrenches T25, T45 4 Tool for oil cap...

Ma in te na n c e 6 90 Engine oil Checking engine oil level Check the oil level at regular intervals. The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature, the higher the level of oil in the sump. Check the engine oil level immediately after a lengthy journey. c Damage to...

6 91 Ma in te n a n c e Topping up engine oil If the oil level is below the MIN mark: • Using the tool from the tool- kit, remove the filler plug. • Top up the engine oil.• Using the tool from the tool- kit, hand-tighten the filler plug. To prevent damage to the engine, do not ex- ceed the maximum o...

Ma in te n a n c e 6 92 Checking brakes • Switch on the ignition.• Wait for the ABS self-diagno- sis to complete. • Pull the handbrake lever.» The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. » In the case of BMW Integral ABS, the hydraulic pump must be heard to run. • Press the footbrake lever.» The...

6 95 Ma in te n a n c e Vehicles without ABS In the event of brake pad wear, the brake fluid level in the brake-fluid reservoir falls. c The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark. If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark: Air can get into the brake system if there is insuffi- c...

6 97 Ma in te n a n c e Wheels For each size of tire BMW Motorrad tests certain makes, and approves those that it cer-tifies as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad has not approved the wheels and tires, it cannot assess their suitabil-ity or provide any guarantee of road safety. Use only wheels and tires ap...

6 105 Ma in te na n c e • Push the two mounts 2 inward so that front wheel can still roll through between them. • Tighten adjusting screws 1 . • Apply uniform pressure to push the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcy-cle. When the motorcycle is standing on its center stand: if the motorcycle...

Ma in te n a n c e 6 110 • Remove turn indicator glass 2 . • Press the bulb into its socket and turn it counter-clock-wise to remove. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.• Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a ...

6 111 Ma in te n a n c e • Remove seats and driver's seat bracket ( b 43). • Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump-starting. • Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other end to the positive ter-minal of the donor batter...

Ma in te n a n c e 6 112 – Keep the surface of the bat- tery clean and dry. – Do not open the battery.– Be sure to read and comply with the instructions for charging the battery on the following pages. – Do not turn the battery upside down. If the battery is not dis-connected, the onboard electronic...

6 113 Ma in te n a n c e If the battery is only partially discharged, it can be re-charged via the onboard socket. • If electrical accessories are connected to a second onboard socket OE , discon- nect them before connecting the charger. • Switch on the ignition.• Plug the charger into the onboard s...

Ca re 7 116 Cleaning and care Regular cleaning, using the correct methods, is an impor-tant factor in maintaining the value of your motorcycle. It also ensures that safety-rele-vant parts remain in full work-ing order. Care products We recommend that you use the cleaning and care prod-ucts you can o...

7 117 Ca re Plastics Clean plastic parts with water and BMW plastic care emul-sion. This includes in particu-lar:– Windshields– Headlight lens made of plastic – Covering glass of the instru- ment cluster – Black, unpainted parts If plastic parts are cleaned using unsuitable cleaning agents, the surf...

Ca re 7 118 Contamination on the paint fin-ish is particularly easy to see after the motorcycle as been washed. Remove stains of this kind immediately using clean-ing-grade benzene or petro-leum spirit on a clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. We recom-mend that specks of tar be removed with BMW tar ...

7 119 Ca re • Coat bright metal/chrome- plated parts with an acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline). • Place the motorcycle on its center stand in a dry room. • Raise the engine with the front-wheel stand in such a way that both wheels are clear of the ground. Before laying the vehicle up out of use, have...

Techni cal dat a 8 122 Threaded fasteners Activity Type of threaded fastener Tightening torque Front wheel Mudguard Internal TORX ® T25 (1) hand-tight Brake caliper Internal TORX ® T45 30 Nm Quick-release axle Allen screw, 22 mm 50 Nm Axle clamping screw Internal TORX ® T45 19 Nm Rear wheel End muff...

8 123 Techni cal dat a Threaded fasteners (1) in the toolkit Activity Type of threaded fastener Tightening torque Battery Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon, 10 mm, or slotted head screw, large (1) hand-tight Securing bracket Internal TORX ® T20 hand-tight Splash guard Splash guard Internal TO...

Techni cal dat a 8 124 Tire pressures Tire pressures measured when tires are cold. Accessories and loads Front Rear One-up 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) One-up with luggage 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) 42 psi (2.9 bar) Two-up (with luggage) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) 42 psi (2.9 bar) k28_u.book Seite 124 Dien...

8 125 Techni cal dat a Engine Engine Type Four-stroke opposed-twin engine Displacement 1,170 cc Bore/stroke 3.98/2.87 in (101/73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Power output Maximum rated output - at engine speed 81 kW7,500 rpm Torque Max. torque - at engine speed 115 Nm6,000 rpm Engine speeds Engine...

Techni cal dat a 8 126 Power transmission Clutch Type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Type 6-speed transmission with dog-clutch engage-ment mechanism and integral vibration damper Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.2772nd gear = 1.5833rd gear = 1.2594th gear = 1.0335th gear ...

8 127 Techni cal dat a Frame and suspension Frame Type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Location of type plate Rear frame lug on right under rear seat Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) Front frame, top center Front brake Type Two floating...

Techni cal dat a 8 128 Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central spring strut with coil spring and single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber Spring travel (bump) 2.4 in (60 mm) Spring travel (rebound) 2 in (50 mm) Total suspension travel (at wheel) 4.3 in (110 mm) Rear suspension system...

8 129 Techni cal dat a Wheels and tires Front wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 3.50 x 17“ Tire size 120/70 ZR17 Rear wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 5.50 x 17“ Tire size 180/55 ZR17 k28_u.book Seite 129 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 10

Techni cal dat a 8 130 Fuel and lubricants Engine oil Oil grade Brand-name HD oil of API classification SF, SG or SH; CD or CE amendments are permissible; or brand-name HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible. Capacity (with filter change) 4.2 quarts (4.0 l) Capacity (wi...

8 131 Techni cal dat a Fuel and lubricants Viscosity classes depending on outside temperature -4 °F – 50 °F (-20 °C – 10 °C) SAE 20 32 ° F – 86 °F (0 °C – 30 °C) SAE 30 68 °F (20 °C) – above 86 °F (30 °C) SAE 40 14 °F (-10 °C) – above 86 °F (30 °C) SAE 20 W-50 5 °F (-15 °C) – above 86 °F (30 °C) SAE...

Techni cal dat a 8 132 Fuel and lubricants Transmission oil Grade SAE 90 GL5 Capacity 0.7 quart (0.7 l) Fuel Fuel grade Premium grade unleaded fuel, minimum octane content 98 (RON) Capacity of fuel tank 5.5 gal (21 l) Reserve volume Of that 1 gal (4 l) Brakes Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake...

8 133 Techni cal dat a Electrical system Battery Type 12 V/14 Ah AGM battery, maintenance-free Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5LDE Electrode gap 0.0315 in (0.8 mm) Wear limit 0.0394 in (1.0 mm) Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic fus...

8 135 Techni cal dat a Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum length 85 in (2,165 mm) Maximum width 29.5 in (750 mm) Maximum height:Windshield retractedWindshield extended 48 in (1,220 mm)49 in (1,255 mm) Seat height 31.89 in/32.68 in (810 mm/830 mm) Wheelbase in normal-load position 59.1 in (1,5...

Techni cal dat a 8 136 Riding specifications Speeds Top speed over 124 mph (200 km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.5 s Noises Riding noise to EU specification 80 dB (A) Stationary noise to EU specification 87 dB (A) at 3,750 rpm k28_u.book Seite 136 Dienstag, 30. November 2004 10:39 10

Se rv ic e 9 138 BMW Motorrad service BMW Motorrad service quality BMW Motorrad stands not only for good handling and a high degree of reliability, but also for an excellent quality of service. To ensure that your BMW is always in optimum condition, we recommend that you have the regular maintenance...

9 141 Se rv ic e Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Annual InspectionBMW ServiceBMW Inspection Carried out in accordance withmanufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed: BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuitControl circuit Date, stamp, signature BMW Service BMW Annual Ins...

9 145 Se rv ic e Confirmation of service The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details miles/km Date k28_u.book Seite 145...

i 149 Index A Abbreviations, 4ABS Brake booster, 74Rear wheel lift, 75Self-diagnosis, 57Warning, 26Warning light, 20 Accessories BMW optional equipment, 4Cable routing, 79General instructions, 78Non-BMW products, 5Operation via power socket, 79 Accessory BMW optional accessories, 4 Adjusting headlig...

Important data for refueling. Fuel Recommended fuel type Premium grade unleaded fuel98 ROZ Fuel types can be used with poorer performance and consumption Normal unleaded91 ROZ Usable fuel quantity 5.5 gal Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal Tire pressures Tire pressure for front wheel - single rider 31.9 ...

7 Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar co...

E 1 BMW Mo to rrad Inte gral ABS Information on BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? The maximum braking force which can be transferred to the road surface is partially dependent on the coefficient of friction of the road surface. Gravel, ice, snow and wet road surfaces offer a considerably ...

BMW Mo to rrad Inte gral ABS E 2 ably increased amount of cur-rent, which places a heavy load on the battery. During normal driving the bat-tery is constantly charged, and therefore has a sufficient capacity.During driving breaks of several weeks, a trickle-charger available from an authorized BMW M...

E 3 BMW Mo to rrad Inte gral ABS How can the shortest braking distance be achieved? During braking the dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel changes. The heavier braking is, the higher the load on the front wheel. The greater the wheel load, the more braking force can be transfe...

BMW Mo to rrad Inte gral ABS E 4 • Always brake with the front and rear brakes • In clear situations, carry out test braking to learn the response behavior of the brakes • Observe the condition of the road surface and adapt the braking force applied accordingly • As it is an emergency running functi...