If the front of the motor-cycle is raised too far theauxiliary stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the auxiliary standremains on the ground. If ne-cessary, adjust the height of thefront-wheel stand or the auxiliarystand.
Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.
Fuses
Removing fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defectivefuse.
Always replace defective fuseswith new fuses of the correctamperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the seat (38).
Squeeze the two latches1to-gether and remove the fusecover.
Pull the defective fuse up andout of the fuse box.
If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electriccircuits checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Installing fuse
Remove the defective fuse andreplace it with a fuse of thecorrect amperage rating.
The fuse assignments andfuse amperage ratings spe-cified for your motorcycle are lis-ted in the section entitled "Tech-
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nical data". The figures in thegraphic correspond to the fusenumbers.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with anaudible click.
Installing seat (39).
Bulbs
Notes
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-aged.
Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".
Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of the operationsdescribed below.
Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnect plug1.
Remove rubber cap2.
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Replacing parking-light
bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of the operationsdescribed below.
Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnect plug1.
Remove rubber cap2.
The rubber cap enclosesand forms a seal aroundthe wiring for the parking light.Consequently, the rubber capcannot be removed.
Pull parking-light socket3outof the headlight housing.
Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.
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Install screw1.
Replacing rear-light and
brake-light bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of the operationsdescribed below.
Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove two screws1and re-move the rear-light glass.
Press bulb2into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for tail light/brakelight
P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Press bulb2into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.
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ging the battery on the follow-ing pages
Do not turn the battery upsidedown
If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.
If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunctiondisplay and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.
With the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system, charge onlyvia the power socket.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using asuitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervalsin the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the centre trim panel(100).
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IgnitionSwitching off, 28
Switching on, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument clusterOverview, 15
JJump starting, 92
KKeys, 28
LLaying up, 104
LightsHeadlight flasher, 31
Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 31
Switch on the parking lights, 29
Switching on low-beamheadlight, 31
Switching on the parkinglights, 30
Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 31
LuggageInstructions for loading, 42
MMaintenanceNotes, 66
Maintenance intervals, 121
MirrorsAdjusting, 34
Mobility services, 120
MotorcycleCare, 101
Laying up, 104
Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 49
Restoring to use, 104
OOdometer and tripmeters, 15Operation, 30
Off-roading, 47
PParking, 49
Power socket, 11Notes on use, 58
RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 112
Refuelling, 49
Restoring to use, 104
Rev. counter, 15
Rider's ManualStowage, 14
Running gearTechnical data, 112
Running in, 46
SSafety instructions, 42
SeatInstallation, 38
Lock, 11
Removal, 38
Service, 120Side lightSwitching on, 30
Spark plugsTechnical data, 114
Speedometer, 15
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