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Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve lights up.
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause: The fuel tank
contains no more than the re-
serve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
2l
Refuelling ( 52)Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for oil pres-
sure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine if
the warning light shows.
The insufficient oil pres-
sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. The
only way of checking whether
the oil level is correct is to check
with the oil dipstick.
Possible cause: Engine-oil level
too low.
Check the engine oil level
( 65)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 67)
If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant temperature too high
Warning light for coolant
temperature shows.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-
structions below.
Possible cause: Coolant level too
low.
Check the coolant level ( 71)
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 72)
Possible cause: Radiator fan de-
fective.
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10 Screwdriver, small
Replacing turn indicator bulbsOn-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the CD or
DVD also obtainable from your
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er.1 Extending tool holder
Adapters to accommodate all
tools
Removing and installing spark
plugs
2 1/4" bits
Star-head
Plain-tip
Adapter, 1/4" hex to 1/4"square
2x hexagon socket wrench in-
sert
Allen keys, 3 mm, 4 mm and
6mm3 Ring spanner, w/f 26
Removing and installing wheels
4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 3x socket
Adjusting chain tension
6 Adapter
Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
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Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more than
a short ride will lead to misinter-
pretation; this in turn, means that
the engine will be operated with
the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Switch off the engine.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.Remove oil dipstick1by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
of dipstick2with a clean, dry
cloth.Turn the oil dipstick clockwise
to install.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
Engine oil, specified level
Engine oil, 15W-40
Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 67)
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Coolant temperature
Warning, 22
D
Damping
Adjusting, 11, 13
Dimensions, 119
Display, 28
Overview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics
Technical data, 117
Emergency off switch (kill
switch), 16, 32
Engine
Starting, 16, 46
Technical data, 110
Engine oil
Checking level, 65
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 111
Topping up, 67Engine oil pressure
Warning, 22
Equipment, 7
F
Frame
Technical data, 118
Front-wheel stand, 82
Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 52
Technical data, 4, 111
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 84
ABS, 85
G
General views
Display, 20
Headlight, 18
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left
Overview, 15
Handlebar fitting, right
Overview, 16
Headlight
Beam throw, 41
Driving on right/driving on
left, 41
General views, 18
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 86
Replacing side-light bulb, 89
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight, 18
Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle
Telltale light, 20
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Status indicators
Overview, 20
Steering lock, 27
Locking, 28
T
Technical data
Battery, 117
Brakes, 114
Bulbs, 118
Clutch, 112
Dimensions, 119
Electrics, 117
Engine, 110
Engine oil, 111
Frame, 118
Fuel, 4, 111
Rear-wheel drive, 113
Running gear, 113
Spark plugs, 117
Standards, 7
Transmission, 112
Tyres, 115
Weights, 119
Wheels, 115Telltale lights, 17
Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 64
Torques, 109
Transmission
Technical data, 112
Troubleshooting chart, 108
Turn indicators
Operate, 15, 32
Replacing bulb, 90
Telltale light, 20
Tyres
BMW recommendations, 75,
115
Checking tread depth, 73
Checking tyre pressures, 40
Running in, 49
Technical data, 115
W
Warnings
Overview, 20
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 119Wheels
Checking rims, 73
Removing and installing front
wheel, 75
Removing and installing rear
wheel, 78
Technical data, 115, 116
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