Page 75 of 92
3
73
Starting – Riding – Parking
21
Move off
– ABS warning/brake failure light 1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
(3 mph) road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS
is available
*Optional extra
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS*
10sbkg4.bk Seite 73 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 77 of 92

3
75
Starting – Riding – Parking
BMW Integral ABS* - Fault table
General
warning
lighte ABS warning
light
l /
brake failure Malfunctions
OFF ONOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 71)
OFF Flashes at
1Hz ABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b 72)
OFF Flashes at
4Hz Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 71).
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 72)
ON OFF Rear light/brake light defective (Service and Technical Booklet
b Chapter 2)
ON Flashes at 1HzAt least one brake circuit without
ABS (
b 74)
ON Flashes at
4HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 71)
Alternate
flashing at
1Hz Alternate
flashing at
1HzFluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
d Warning:Do not ride the motorcycle if you have
any doubts about the safety of the
brake system.
10sbkg4.bk Seite 75 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 86 of 92

84
Index
i
A - F
AABS1 Hz flashing, 73
4 Hz flashing, 73
ABS, anti-lock brake system, 70
Active brake with ABS changing brake fluid, 33
checking brake fluid level, 33
Adjusting suspension spring preload, 42
BBrake fluid
changing, 30
level checking, 30
checking front, 31, 35
checking rear, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 28, 29
Brake servo, 70
Brake system checking, 28
general, 28, 29, 66
with BMW Integral
ABS*, 33-35, 68-75
without BMW Integral
ABS, 30, 31, 32
CCatalytic converter, 50safety instructions, 51
Centre stand, 4, 54, 55
Choke cold start, 61
lever operation, 61 Closing the System case, 18
Clutch
fluid level, 37
Clutch lever, 26
Cockpit layout, 6
Concluding thoughts, 83
Correct loading, 46
DDipswitch, 10
Dualseat
cover, 5, 13, 14removing, 13
lock
position, 4
EEngine oil, 22filler neck, 23
pressure
warning light, 63
Engine speed, 64
Environmental protection, 79
FFront brake, 31 brake fluid reservoir, 5
fluid level, 31, 35
lever, 27
Fuel, 24, 25 filler cap, 4
octane number, 25
tank capacity, 25
Fuse box
left, 4
right, 5
10sbkg4.bk Seite 84 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 87 of 92

85
Index
i
F - P
GGear shifts, 64, 65
General viewleft side, 4
right side, 5
HHandbrake lever, 27
Handlebar fittingleft, 10
right, 11
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 clutch, 26
handbrake, 27
Hazard warning flashers, 12
Headlight beam setting for RHD/ LHD traffic, 38
Headlight beam throw
adjustment, 38
Heated handlebar grips, 11
Helmet holder, 4, 5
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Horn, 10
Hydraulic fluid brakes, 30, 31, 32
clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6function,8,9
Ignition, switching on, 58, 59
Important notes, 50
Installing System case, 19 Instruments, 6
Integral brake, 70
KKill switch, 11
LLight switch, 11
Lights
general instructions, 38, 39
headlight beam throw, 38, 39
Load, 45, 46
MMotorcycle accessories, 81
NNeutral, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Oil filler, engine, 4, 22
Oil level
checking, 22
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
sight glass, 23
Opening the System case, 17
Overheating, 60
PPartially integral brakes, 70
Power socket, 5
Printed information, 5
10sbkg4.bk Seite 85 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 88 of 92

86
Index
i
R - Z
RRear brakebrake fluid reservoir, 5
Rear shock absorber, 41 adjusting, 40
Refuelling, 24
Reliability, 76, 77
Removing System case, 18
Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 5
Residual braking, 34
function, 71
Rev. counter, 6
Rider's equipment, 80
Riding, 64, 65
SSafety check, 20
Safety margin, 69
Seat, 15, 16
Sensitive electronic control, 68
Service worldwide, 78
Shock absorber front, 40
rear, 41
Side stand, 52, 53
Spring preload, 42
Starter button, 11
Starting the engine, 60, 61
System case, 17 removing, 18
TTank capacity, 25
Telltale and warning lights
ABS, 7, 62
battery charge, 7, 62
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
fuel level, 6, 63
general, 62
high (main) headlight beam, 7
neutral indicators, 7
Toolkit, 5
Training means extra safety, 82
Tread depth, tyres, 43
Turn indicator switch left, 10
right, 11
Turn indicators telltale lights, 7
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 11
Type plate, 5
Tyre valve caps, 43
Tyres running-in, 57
VValve caps, 43
WWheels, 43, 44
10sbkg4.bk Seite 86 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page:
< prev 1-8 9-16 17-24