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Introduction
General information and
controls
Model overview ..................... 4
Optional extras/accessories .. 5
General view, left side ........... 6
General view, right side ......... 7
Safety elements .................... 8
Cockpit ................................. 9
Instrument cluster ............... 10
Telltale and warning lights ... 11
Odometer ............................ 12
Clock .................................. 13
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................ 14 - 15
Switch array ........................ 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17
Left handlebar fitting ........... 18
Right handlebar fitting ......... 19
Wiper and washer system ... 20
Front fairing panel ............... 21
Seat .................................... 22
Backrest.............................. 23
Stowage compartment ........ 25
Rear seat ............................ 26
Luggage rack ...................... 27 Safety check
Checklist ............................. 28
Coolant ............................... 29
Engine oil ..................... 30 - 31
Fuel .............................. 32 - 33
Brakes ......................... 34 - 38
Windscreen wiper ............... 39
Lights ........................... 40 - 43
Washer system ............ 44 - 45
Tyres and rims ............. 46 - 47
Accessories and
loads ............................ 48 - 49
Contents
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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first trip ................ 50 - 51
Important notes ........... 52 - 54
Easy lift mechanism ..... 55 - 61
Running in ................... 62 - 63
Seat belt ...................... 64 - 69
Before you start ................... 70
Starting ............................... 71
Telltale and warning
lights ........................... 72 - 73
Riding .......................... 74 - 75
Passenger .......................... 76
Brakes ................................. 77
Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ............... 78 - 82Arrive safely
Reliability ......................83 - 84
BMW Service ..................... 85
Environmental protection ... 86
BMW accessories .............. 87
Training means extra
safety ................................. 88
Concluding thoughts .......... 89
Contents
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General information and controls
Optional extras/accessories
**** ( bRider's Manual, optional accessories)
Basic
Family
’s Friend
Executive
Fun audio system with active speakers****
On-board computer❒❒❒
Cellphone holder
Stowage-compartment attachment kit
Luggage rack
Topcase❒❒❒
Large stowage compartment
Lid and lock for small stowage compartment❒❒❒
Luggage net
Rear-passenger package❒❒❒
Map-reading light
Removable hardtop
Heating package
ABS
Alarm system****
Hazard warning flashers
Running-board rubbing strips❒❒❒
Standard
Optional extras, can be ordered ex-works
❒Optional accessories for retrofitting
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General view, left side
1Front fairing panel (b21)
2 Filler neck windscreen
washer (
b44)
3 Seat (
b22),
– Fuel filler cap (
b32)
–Type plate
– Vehicle identification number
4 Map-reading light* 5
Shoulder seat belt (
b68)
6 Seat lock (
b22)
7 Seat belt buckle, left (
b68)
8 Service cover*** left
*Optional extra
*** (Service and Technical Booklet, bChapter 2)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number
for description
678
35124
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1Speedometer
2 Trip meter/odometer (
b12)
3 Telltale and warning lights
(
b11)
4 Fuel gauge
5 Adjusting button (
b13)
– Clock - minutes
6 Clock 7
Adjusting button for:
–Trip meter/odometer
(
b12)
– Resetting the trip meter
(
b12)
– Clock - hours (
b13)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Instrument panel
657
3142
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1Flashing turn indicator
repeater, left, green
s
2 “Seat belt ” telltale light, red
1 (b66)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
q
4 Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p
5Warning light, coolant
temperature, red
\b (b29)
– lights up for approx. 5 sec
after ignition is switched
on 6
Warning light, fuel
level/approx. 2.5 litres
(4.4 Imp. pints) remaining in
tank, orange
m (b32)
7 Flashing turn indicator
repeater, right, green
t
8 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
9 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
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Key positions
ONOperating position,
ignition and all electrical cir-
cuits switched on
R ° Ignition off,
steering lock released
(handlebar can be turned
freely to right or left)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to the R
position while riding. OFF°
Ignition off, steering lock
engaged
Turn the key to the R posi-
tion and press briefly
Turn the handlebar all the
way to the right and turn
the key to the OFF posi-
tion
Move the handlebar until
the steering lock engages
I° Parking light on,
steering lock engaged
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge!
° The key can be removed in these
positions
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
1Large, lockable stowage
compartment* with 12 V
power socket
2 Switch
C, hazard warning
flashers* (
b17)
* Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
3 Switch for heating package*
E = heatable grips
= handgrip and seat
heating
4 Switch
K for “headlight ” ON
Switch array
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