2
Introduction
1
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and
steering lock ...................... 8-9
Trip meter/clock .................. 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Seat ............................... 14-15
Helmet holder ..................... 16
System cases................. 17-19Safety check
Checklist ........................ 20-21
Engine oil ....................... 22-23
Fuel ................................ 24-25
Handlebar levers ............ 26-27
Brake system
- general ........................ 28-29
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 30-32
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 33-36
Clutch ................................. 37
Lights ............................. 38-40
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 41
Spring preload .................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and loads ... 45-47
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General information and controls
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the plas-
tic tag accompanying the keys.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (b 71)
OEOptional extra
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock, and
helmet/seat lock are all operat-
ed with the same key. System
cases
OA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
OAOptional accessory
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I
while riding the motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
* The key can be removed in these
positions
Turn the handlebars to full left
lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with the
handlebars in this position only.
OFF * Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I * Parking light on,
steering locked
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on for
limited periods only. Note state
of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Index
i
Front brakeBrake fluid level, 35
Brake lever, 27
Brake-fluid reservoir, 5
Front brakes Brake fluid level, 31
Fuel Octane number, 25
Refuelling, 24
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuse box, 5
GGear shifts, 64, 65
Gearbox in neutral, 59
General view Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar lever Brake lever, 27
Clutch lever, 26
Handlebar levers, 26
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Hemet holder, 16
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 12
Horn push, 12 Hydraulic fluid
Clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6
Function, 8, 9
Installing system cases, 19
Instruments in cockpit, 6
LLights Beam throw, 38
Notes, 38
MMotorcycle equipment, 81
NNeutral (transmission), 59
OOctane number, fuel, 25
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 4, 23
Oil level
Check, 23
Engine oil pressure, 7, 62
Oil level sight glass, 4
Opening system cases, 17
Overheating, 51, 60
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