General instructions
BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.
These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.
Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems(77).
BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMWproduct to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.
Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
Operating electricalaccessories
Electrically powered accessoriesinevitably place a strain on thebattery. It is essential to ensurethat the battery retains its abilityto start the engine.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handling
Cannot be trapped
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Adjust the chain sag
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Slacken quick-release axlenut1, counter-holding at theleft-hand side if necessary.
Use adjusting screws2on leftand right to adjust chain sag.
Checking chain sag (75).
Make sure that scale read-ings3are the same on left andright.
Tighten quick-release axlenut1to the specified torque,
counter-holding at the left-handside if necessary.
Fastener, quick-releaseaxle, rear
100 Nm
Checking chain wear
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Accelerated wear.
If a component of thechainset is found to be worn,
the entire chainset has to bereplaced.
Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.
If the chain can be pulled backfar enough to expose the tips ofthe sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Wheels
Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.BMW Motorrad cannot assessthe suitability or provide anyguarantee of road safety for othertyres.
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BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Effect of wheel size
on suspension-control
systems
Wheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-grammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the sys-tem.
The sensor rings are essential forcorrect road-speed calculation,
and they too must match themotorcycle's system and con-sequently cannot be changed.
If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In some cases, the dataprogrammed into the control unitcan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.
Removing front wheel
without centre standOE
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo-torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.
with centre standOE
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
Remove screw1and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.
Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand(83).
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Brakes
Type of front brakehydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper
Brake-pad material, frontSintered metal
Type of rear brakeHydraulically actuated 1-piston floating caliper withfixed brake disc
Brake-pad material, rearOrganic material
Wheels and tyres
Recommended tyre setsYou can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, typeSpoked wheel
Front wheel rim size2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front100 / 90 - 19
Rear wheel
Rear wheel typeSpoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size3.00" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear130 / 80 - 17
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Spring preloadAdjuster, rear, 13
Adjusting, 35
Standards, 7
Starter, 17
Starting, 44
Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 20
Standard status indicators, 20
Warnings, 20
Steering lock, 28
TTechnical dataBrakes, 113
Bulbs, 115
Clutch, 111
Dimensions, 117
Electrics, 114
Engine, 109
Engine oil, 110
Frame, 116
Fuel, 110
Rear-wheel drive, 112
Running gear, 112
Spark plugs, 114
Standards, 7
Transmission, 111
Tyres, 113
Weights, 117
Wheels, 113
Telltale lights, 15Overview, 20
ToolkitContents, 66
Stowage, 14
TopcaseOperation, 61
Torques, 107
TransmissionTechnical data, 111
TransportationLashing, 50
Troubleshooting chart, 106
Turn indicatorsOperate, 16
Telltale light, 20
Type platePosition on the motorcycle, 13
TyresBMW recommendations, 113
Inflation pressure, 37
Pressures, 114
Recommendations, 76
Running in, 46
Table of tyre pressures, 13, 14
Technical data, 113
VVehicle identification numberPosition on the motorcycle, 13
WWarnings, 20With ABS, 23
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 117Payload table, 14
WheelsChange of size, 77
Checking rims, 74
Install the rear wheel, 81
Removing rear wheel, 79
Technical data, 113
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