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Table of ContentsYou can also consult the in-
dex at the end of this Rider's
Manual if you want to find a
particular topic or item of in-
formation.
1 General instructions . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . 11
General view, right
side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, right . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 17
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Status indicators . . . . . 19
Multifunction display . . . . . 20
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ABS warning light . . . . . . . 20
Function indicators . . . . . . 20
Warnings, general . . . . . . . 21
ABS warning
indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ignition switch and
steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electronic immobiliser . . . 37
Hazard warning
flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
On-board computer
OE
... 41
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Grip heating
OE
........... 45
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 53
Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 54
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
....... 56
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 60
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parking your
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Brake system, general . . . 77
Brake system with BMW
Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 
     
        
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Operation
Ignition switch and steering
lock . .......................... 36
Electronic immobiliser ......... 37
Hazard warning flashers . . . .... 38
Tripmaster .................... 39
On-board computer
OE
......... 41
Clock ......................... 44
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ........................ 45
Grip heating
OE
................ 45
Clutch ........................ 46
Brakes ........................ 46
Lights ......................... 47
Headlight . .................... 48
Turn indicators . ............... 49
Seat . ......................... 50 Helmet holder . .
............... 52
Luggage loops . ............... 53
Mirrors . . . ..................... 53
Spring preload . ............... 53
Shock absorbers .............. 54
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
............ 56
Tyres ......................... 57
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Luggage loopsLuggage loops under-
neath seatLoops1on the underside
of the seat are for attach-
ing luggage straps. You can
use them and eyelets 2in the
grab handles to strap luggage
on the rear seat.Using luggage loopsMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 50) Turn the seat upside down.
Pull loops
1out of hold-
ers 3.
You can hook luggage
straps into the loops.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsMove the mirror to the de-
sired position by pressing
lightly at the appropriate
point close to the rim.Spring preloadAdjusting spring preloadIt is essential to set spring
preload to suit the load
carried by the motorcycle.
Increase spring preload when
the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring
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Replacing front turn in-
dicator bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw 1. Pull the bulb housing out
of the mirror housing at the
threaded-fastener side.
Remove the bulb holder
2
from the bulb housing by
turning it counter-clockwise. Remove the bulb
3from the
bulb holder.
Installation of the bulb is the
reverse of the removal pro-
cedure.
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb.
Replacing rear turn in-
dicator bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
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Number-plate light bulbIntegrated in rear lightFrameMain frame, typeComposite with internal-high-pressure forming
and extruded sections and chill castings
Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear
Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front rightDimensionsOverall motorcycle length 2182 mm
Maximum width 905 mm, Across mirrors
Maximum height 1211 mm, DIN unladen weight
Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1571.64 mm, Full load of fuel, with
rider: 85 kg
Ground clearance 144 mm, In normal-load position, full load of
fuel, with rider: 85 kg
9141zTechnical data