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MAXMIN1
2
Read off the oil level at the sight glass:
MAX top edge of
ring marking
MIN bottom edge of
ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litre
(0.8 Imp. pints)
If necessary, remove oil filler plug 2 and top up the engine
oil through the oil filler 1
Reinstall oil filler plug 2e Attention:
Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p (b 7) indicates no
(or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
m u s t n o t b e r e g a r d e d a s a n o i l
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the redengine oil pressure
warning light
p should re-
main off while the engine is
running.
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
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Refuel
– Refuel only with super (pre-mium) grade fuel to DIN
51607 standard or equivalent,
minimum octane number
95 (RON) and 85 (MON)
Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
L Note:
The fuel gauge and the FID
function only when the ignition
is on. – Usable tank capacity
22.5 litres (4.95 Imp. gal)
– When the reserve fuel quan-
tity is reached
(approx. 4 litres/0.9 Imp. gal),
the orange warning light 1
comes on
Fuel gauge 2 in FID(b 66)
L Note:
If only two bars still appear, ap-
prox. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel remain in the tank (addition-
al warning signal from orange
light 1).
Fuel
1
2
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Checking lights
e Attention:
Check that all lights are opera-
tional at the start of each journey.
OE Optional extra
L Note:
If turn indicator repeater flashes
at twice the usual speed: defec-
tive turn indicator bulb.
BMW Integral ABS
OE:
General warning light ON (
b 7):
Check brake light or tail light.
If the tail light is defective the
brake light is dimmed and acts
as a tail light. When you apply
the brakes the brake light
shines at full brightness.
To change bulbs in parking
lights, headlight (dipped and
main beams), rear/brake lights,
turn indicators and the number-
plate light:
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2).
Lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Running in
Bedding in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on
BMW Integral ABS
OE
(b 72-79).
OEOptional extra
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
123*4
Battery charge currentWarning light1 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If telltale light 1 comes on while
the motorcycle is being ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
Low fuel levelWhen the warning light 2
comes on, there are still
approx. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel in the tank.
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 79)
Warning light, general General warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault (b 79), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Telltale and warning lights
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5
Engine oil pressureWarning light5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
declutch
operate the kill switch
bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
check engine oil level (b 22)
e Attention:
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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1*
2
Self-diagnosis with pull-
away test
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a pull-
away test to ensure its operabil-
ity.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch
on the ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake le-
vers are in their fully released
positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
(b 75). Release the brake levers, if
necessary
Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 2:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
– ABS warning light 1:
flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 2:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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1*
2
Start the engine.
Move off
– ABS warning light1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h (3
mph) road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS
is available
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
This is the only way of ensuring
that self-diagnosis is per-
formed. When self-diagnosis
completes, apply the brakes,
disengage the clutch and start
the engine.
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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