2
Introduction
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning
lights .................................. 7-8
Hazard warning flashers ........ 9
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 10-11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Clock .................................. 14
Display, ambient temperature.. 15
Cruise control ................ 16-19
Adjusting footrest
plate ............................... 20-21
Seat ............................... 22-23
Adjusting windscreen .......... 24
System case .................. 25-27Safety check
Checklist ........................ 28-29
Engine oil ....................... 30-31
Fuel ................................ 32-33
Handlebar levers ............ 34-35
Brake system
- general ........................ 36-37
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 38-41
Coolant level .................. 42-43
Clutch ................................. 44
Spring preload .................... 45
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 46
Wheels ........................... 47-48
Accessories and tyres......... 49
Loads............................. 50-51
Lights ............................. 52-55
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Safety check
2
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar levers
–Brakes
–Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Coolant level
– Shock-absorber setting and spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight
–Lights
– Warning lights and indicator lights with ignition switched
on – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level (every sec- ond/third stop for fuel):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights up
if the BMW Integral ABS develops
a fault (
81).
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights up if
the BMW Integral ABS develops a
fault (
81), or if the tail light or
brake light is defective.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 comes on,
there are still approximately
4 litres (0.9 gal) of fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 4 goes out above
idle speed.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Attention:
If warning light 4 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
(
30)
Top up with fresh oil if the oil
level is low. If the warning light
for engine oil pressure lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, it is absolutely essential to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
1*2
43
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
Attention:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool down.
Check coolant level in the expan-
sion tank (
42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or if
coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
65
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Index
i
MMain (centre) stand, 62, 63
Motorcycle accessories, 87
NNeutral (gearbox), 66
Notes on safetyGeneral, 58
OOctane number, fuel, 33
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 5, 31
Oil levelCheck, 31
Engine oil pressure, 8, 68
Sight glass, 5
Overheating, 59, 67
PPartially integral brakes, 76
Permitted gross weight, 51
Power socket, 4
RRefuelling, 32
Removing system case, 26
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 39, 77
Revolution counter, 6
RHD traffic
Headlight setting, 53
Rider's equipment, 86
Riding, 70 Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 13
Rims, 47
Running-in speeds, 64
SSafety check, 28, 29
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 59
Safety margin, 75
Seat Adjusting, 22
Installing, 23
Removing, 22
Seat lock, 4
Self-cancelling turn indicators, 12, 13
Self-diagnosis with pull-away test,
78
Sensitive electronic control, 74
Service, 83
Service worldwide, 84
Side stand, 60, 61, 66
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload Front wheel, 45
Starter button, 13
Starter switch, 13
Starting, 67
Storage compartment, 4
Switch on the ignition, 66
System case, 25, 27
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