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Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear
turn the bottom adjustingscrew as far as it will go inthe clockwise direction andthen back it off half a turn(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap with
rubber sealing ring to the reartyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.
Tyre pressure, front
1.9 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)
2.1 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.1 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)
2.3 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on right/driving on
left
If the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Under
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Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents ahealth hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of overheating
Cooling would beinadequate if the enginewere allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.
Tampering
Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.
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Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.
Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Extend the side stand andprop the motorcycle on thestand.
The side stand is designedto support only the weightof the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.
If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
with centre standOE
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.
Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Excessive movementscould cause the centrestand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.
Extend the centre stand andlift the motorcycle onto thestand.
Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to thefuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from anoverfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.
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Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Use the ignition key to unlockfuel filler cap1and pop thecap open.
Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.
Recommended fuelgrade
Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 17.3 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.
Remove the key and close theprotective cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.
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Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeRegular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacityapprox. 17.3 l
Reserve fuelapprox. 4 l
BMW recommends BP fuels
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change)
1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling
0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up
of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes
Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA -20 °C
SAE 10W-40, API SF / SG / SH -20 °C, Operation in winter
SAE 15W-40, API SF / SG / SH -10 °C
BMW recommends
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Important data for refuelling
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKI
Usable fuel capacityapprox. 17.3 l
Reserve fuelapprox. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front1.9 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.1 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C
BMW recommends
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