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88
Starting – Riding – Parking
21*
BMW Integral ABS
OE Troubleshooting
d Warning:
If the BMW Integral ABS fails 
in both brake circuits, a 
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION only is available! (b 83)
d Warning:
When RESIDUAL BRAKING 
FUNCTION (
b 83) is active, 
maintain a defensive riding 
style and proceed immediate-
ly to a specialist workshop, 
preferably an authorised 
BMW motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
If there is a fault in the ABS 
system, the reserves of safety 
normally afforded by ABS are 
not available until the defect 
has been put right.
There is a risk of dropping the 
machine if the brakes are ap-
plied too hard and the front 
wheel locks or the rear wheel 
lifts clear of the ground as a 
result of a high level of front 
tyre adhesion. Have the de-
fect rectified immediately by 
a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised 
BMW motorcycle dealer.
*n depending on national-market 
specification
General warn- ing light eABS warning 
light
l  Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION  available in both circuits (
b 83)  or
the ABS function has been deactivated
OFF Flashes at 1 Hz ABS not available Pull-away test not completed (
b 84) 
OFF Flashes at 4 Hz Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION  available in both circuits (
b 83)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 84) 
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BMW Integral ABSOE Troubleshooting
OEOptional extra
General 
warning 
lighte ABS warning 
light
l  Malfunctions
ON OFF Tail light/brake light defective (Maintenance Instructions, b Chapter 2)
ON Flashes at 1  HzAt least one brake circuit without
ABS (
b 82) 
ON Flashes at 4  HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL 
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 83) 
Alternate flas-
hing at 1 Hz Alternate flas-
hing at 1 HzFluid 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.
Alternate flas-
hing at 4 Hz Alternate flas-
hing at 4 HzFluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too 
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION 
available in at least one circuit (
b 83)
 
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you 
have any doubts about the 
dependability of the brake system.
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Index
i
AAnti-lock braking systemnotes,  88,  89
switching off,  86
BBMW Integral ABS,  60Changing brake fluid,  41
Checking brake fluid level,  41
CCatalytic convertersafety instructions,  61
Checking brake fluid level,  38
Checking brake pads,  37
Checking front brake fluid  level,  39,  43
Checking rear brake fluid 
level,  40,  44
Checking the brake system,  36
Choke cold start lever,  14
Choke lever
position,  14
Clock (RID),  75
DDipswitch,  14
Dualseat lock,  4
EEngine oil,  31 level check,  4
oil filler,  31 Engine oil filler,  4
Engine oil temperature indicator 
(RID),  74
Engine-oil pressure
telltale light,  9
FFront brakebrake fluid reservoir,  5
Front spring preload,  50
Fuel octane number,  33
Fuel cap,  5
Fuel gauge (RID),  74
Fuel tank capacity,  33
Fuse box,  5
GGear shifts,  76,  77
General view left side,  6
Right side,  5,  7
General view, left side,  4
HHandlebar fitting, left,  14
Handlebar fitting, right,  15
Handlebar levers
Clutch lever,  34
handbrake,  35
Hazard warning lights,  12
Heated handlebar grips,  12,  15
Helmet holder,  5
A - H
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i
Seat,  19,  20
Seat, single,  18
Service worldwide,  92
Shock,  52
Shock-absorber adjustment,  52
Side stand,  62,  63
Speedometer,  8
Spokes,  53
Spring preload, rear,  51
Spring strut,  4
Starter button,  15
Switching on the ignition,  68
TTank capacity,  33
Telltale and warning lightsABS check,  9
battery charge current,  9,  73
engine oil pressure,  9
fuel level,  9
general,  9
high-beam headlight,  9
neutral,  9
turn indicator repeater, left,  9
turn indicator repeater, right,  9
Telltale lights
ABS check,  9
Tool box,  18
Toolkit,  5
Topcase,  26
Trip meter,  8
Turn indicator switch left,  14
right,  15 Turn indicators
repeaters,  9
Turn-indicator cancel switch,  15
Type plate,  5
Tyre pressures,  54
Tyre tread,  55
VValve caps,  54
WWarning lights ABS warning light,  72
Battery charge current,  72
Engine oil pressure,  73
Low fuel level,  72
Warning light, general,  72
Wheel rims,  53
Windscreen, adjusting,  27
S - Z
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