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NotesThe Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and re-
pair work in the Repair Manual
on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for
your motorcycle, which is avail-
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycles. If you
are in doubt consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit1 Fuse pullerReplacing fuses
2 Open-ended spanner, w/f
8/10 Adjusting chain tension
3 Open-ended spanner, w/f
19 Adjusting mirror arm
4 Open-ended spanner, w/f
19 Adjusting mirror arm 5 Screwdriver handle
Holder for screwdriver blade 9
6 3 mm Allen key Replacing headlight bulb
7 4 mm Allen key Removing and installing body
panels
8 6 mm Allen key Adjusting headlight beam throw
9 Screwdriver blade Star-head and flat-tip blade
Adjusting rear suspension
damping
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grease, interfere with heat radi-
ation from the bulb. This leads
to overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.Removing headlight
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 motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. While holding the headlight,
remove three screws
1.
Remove cover 2and lift the
headlight out of the housing.
Disconnect plugs 3,4 and 5.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulbRemove the headlight ( 81)
Remove rubber cap 1.
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Disengage spring clips2from
the fastenings and swing them
aside.
Pull high-beam/low-beam
bulb 3out of the headlight
housing.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight
H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Insert bulb
3into the headlight
housing.
Close and lock spring clips 2.
Position the rubber cap 1on
the headlight housing and push
it into place. Install the headlight ( 82)
Installing headlightConnect plugs
3,4 and 5.
Seat the headlight with cover 2
in the headlight housing.
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Install three screws1.Replacing parking-light
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 motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the headlight ( 81) Remove rubber cap
1.
Pull bulb socket 2out of the
headlight housing. Press bulb
3into fitting 4and
remove by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
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Press bulb3into socket 4and
turn it clockwise to install.
Insert bulb holder 2into the
headlight housing. Position the rubber cap
1on
the headlight housing and push
it into place.
Install the headlight ( 82)
Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear
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 motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove screw
1.
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Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designationETZ 10 S
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new
max 0.9 mm, Wear limit
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSEngineering details, 50
Fuses, 13, 79
Self-diagnosis, 44
Switching off and on, 15, 33
Warnings, 23
Accessories Notes, 54
Power socket, 54
Auxiliary stand, 76
B
Battery Charging, 89
Maintenance instructions, 88
Removing and installing, 89
Technical data, 106
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 110
BMW Motorrad Service Card, 110 Brake fluid
Checking level, 63
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads Running in, 45
Test, 62
Brakes Notes, 45
Technical data, 104
Test, 61
Bulbs Notes on replacement, 80
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 81
Replacing number-plate light
bulbs, 86
Replacing rear light, 86
Replacing side-light bulb, 83
Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 84
Technical data, 106
C
Care, 93 Chain
Adjusting tension, 69
Checking tension, 68
Checking wear, 69
Lubricating, 68
Checklist, 42
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 29
Clutch Adjusting play, 67
Checking play, 67
Technical data, 102
Confirmation of maintenance work, 112
Coolant Checking level, 65
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 65
Coolant temperature Warning, 22
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 35
Dimensions, 107
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Display, 28Overview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics Technical data, 105
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 32
Engine Starting, 16, 42
Technical data, 100
Engine oil Checking level, 59
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 101
Topping up, 61
Engine oil pressure Warning, 22
Equipment, 6
F
Frame Technical data, 107
Front-wheel stand, 77 Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 48
Technical data, 4, 101
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 79 ABS, 79
G
General views Display, 20
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left Overview, 15
Handlebar fitting, right Overview, 16 Headlight
Beam throw, 37
Driving on right/driving on
left, 36
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 81
Replacing side-light bulb, 83
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle Telltale light, 20
Ignition Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
J
Jump starting, 87
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