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Introduction
i
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........ 4-5
General view, right side ...... 6-7
Cockpit .............................. 8-9
Telltale and warning
lights .............................. 10-11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 12-13
Handlebar fittings ........... 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/deflec-
tors ..................................... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ............... 21-24
On-board computer ....... 25-29
Cases.................................. 30
Topcase .............................. 31
Front seat .......................32-33
Rear seat .......................34-36
Seat heating ........................ 37
Helmet holder ..................... 38Safety check
Checklist ............................. 39
Engine oil ...................... 40-41
Fuel ................................ 42-43
Handlebar levers ............ 44-45
Brake system - general .. 46-47
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 48-50
Clutch ................................. 51
Suspension spring preload . 52
Wheels ........................... 53-54
Loading.......................... 55-56
Lights ............................. 57-58
Coolant ............................... 59
Contents
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General information and controls
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General view, right side
1Case, right (b 30)
2Passenger’s controls for
audio system
OE
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual)
3Brake fluid reservoir, rear
4Stowage compartment with
hand lamp5Brake fluid reservoir, front
(
b 50)
6Fuel tank filler cap (
b 42)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
2(Optional extra
213456
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Cockpit
1On-board computerOE
(
b 25)
2Fuel gauge (
b 43)
3Trip meter reset knob
4Trip meter
5Speedometer
6Odometer7Cockpit lighting
–A On
–B Off
8Rev. counter (
b 68)
9Rotary knob for headlight
beam angle (
b 57)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
2(Optional extra
9
B
B
A
8
1234567
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Telltale and warning lights
10Warning light, coolant
temperature
j red (b 59, 73)
11Warning light, battery charge
current red
r (b 73)
12Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue
q
13 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 40, 72)14Warning light, fuel level/
approx. 4 litres
(0.880 Imp.gal) reserve
yellow
m (b 43, 72)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
1011121314
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Ignition switch and steering lock
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is shown on a
tag which is also supplied.
d Warning:
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b 81).
d Warning:
Never attach other keys or
key rings to the motorcycle
key – risk to safety if bunch of
keys were to get trapped be-
hind the fairing as you turn
the handlebars.
L Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel tank filler cap lock,
radio-compartment lock and
side and topcase locks are all
operated with the same key.
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A
B
1
2 Adjusting windscreen/deflectors
Adjusting windscreen:Switch on the ignition
Press switch1
–ARaise windscreen
–BLower windscreen
Adjust windscreensteplessly by
moving switch to position
A orB ,as appropriate
e Caution:
Windscreen and deflectors are
not fuel-resistant.
Adjusting left/right
deflectors:
Move the deflectors2 on left
and right to the desired posi-
tion
L Note:
The deflectors regulate the
pressure of the airflow against
the rider.
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On-board computerOE
Starting recalculation–Use this function only when
the motorcycle is stationary
with the engine running.
Press button2 (MODE) briefly
until
–Average fuel consumption
(
b 29) or
–Average road speed (
b 29)
appears on the displayPress and hold down switch1
(RESET) for approx. 3 seconds
–Average values for fuel con-
sumption and road speed
are now recalculated.
2(Optional extra
12
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On-board computerOE
Ambient temperature
L Note:
Reading in °C or °F, depending
on national market.
2(Optional extra
Estimated range
L Note:
Reading in km or miles,
depending on national market.
The range is estimated on the
basis of style of riding and ta-
king the remaining supply of fuel
into account.
Note that the range cannot be
shown accurately if the motor-
cycle was placed on the side
stand. The display is corrected
during the journey.
If three dashes appear on the
display, your range has drop-
ped below 15 km (9.5 miles).
It is high time to refuel!
It is also important to observe
the fuel gauge/warning light for
fuel level (
b 8, 11).
The on-board computer regis-
ters that you have refuelled
when approximately 3 litres
(0.66 Imp. gal) have been
added.
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