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Pull the black release lever
(RELEASE) up.
Press the case into top hold-
er3.
Push the black release lever
(RELEASE) down.
The case is locked into place.
Lock the case.
Check that it is correctly en-
gaged.Secure attachmentIf a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to the
gap between the top and bottom
holders. The bottom bracket on the case can be moved up or
down for this purpose.
Adapting caseOpen the case.
Remove screws
1.
Adjust the height of the holder.
Tighten screws 1.
Breakdown assistance
kit
OA
UseThe stowage space for the
breakdown assistance kit is under
the left side panel.
See the description enclosed
with the breakdown assistance
kit for instructions detailing the
procedure and for safety informa-
tion.Removing breakdown
assistance kitMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 63)
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Front-wheel standUseA front-wheel stand for simple,
safe changing of the front wheel
is available from BMW Motorrad.
The BMW special tool number
is 36 3 971 and the front-wheel
stand is available from your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
You also need the adapters with
the BMW special tool number
36 3 973.The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor-
cycle resting only on the front
wheel stand and the rear wheel
can topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Installing front-wheel
standPlace the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad rear-wheel stand.
with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Slacken adjusting screws 1.
Push the two pins 2apart un-
til the front suspension fits
between them. Use locating pins
3to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.
Push both mounting pins 2
through the triangles of the
brake caliper anchorages just
far enough to allow the front
wheel to be rolled between
them.
There is a risk of damaging
the ABS sensor ring of the
BMW ABS.
Push the pin in just far enough to
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ensure that it clears the sensor
ring of the BMW ABS.Tighten adjusting screws 1.
If the motorcycle is on the
centre stand and is raised
too far, the centre stand will lift
clear of the ground and the mo-
torcycle could topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the centre stand
remains on the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
Rear-wheel standUseBMW Motorrad offers a rear-
wheel stand for holding motor-
cycles (including those without
centre stands) securely upright
for maintenance work. The BMW
special tool number is 36 3 980
and the rear-wheel stand is avail-
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Installing rear-wheel
standUse screws 1to set the rear-
wheel stand to the desired
height.
Remove retaining disc 2.To
do so, press release button 3.
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DimensionsLength of motorcycle2182 mm
Height of motorcycle 1211 mm, At DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 905 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without riderWeightsUnladen weight 248 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload 202 kg
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