Rider's Manual (US Model)

K 1300 S

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Motorcycle data Retailer Data

Model Contact in Service

Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr.

Color number Phone number

First registration

Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe
BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Emergency ON/OFF
the end of this Rider's Manual if Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 21 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
you want to find a particular topic Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 51
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 23
or item of information. BMW Motorrad Integral
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Meanings of displays . . . . . . . . 25 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warning and indicator ASC Automatic Stability
Abbreviations and lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 27 footrest system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Currentness of this man- Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 28 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 29 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 ESA Electronic Suspension
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General view of left side of Steering and ignition
special model with HP pack- Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
EWS Electronic immobi-
General view, right side . . . . . 15 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
lizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
General view of right side Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
of special model with HP Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 18 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 66
Multifunction switch, Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 50 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 10 Technical data . . . . . . 127
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 128
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 129
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 73 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Securing motorcycle for Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Rims and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
6 Technology in Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 108 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 134
Brake system with BMW Rear wheel stand. . . . . . . . . . 110 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 78 Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine management with Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 136
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 80 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 137
Tire Pressure Control TPC/ 9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
ESA II Electronic Suspension Washing your motorcy- Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Riding specifications . . . . . . 140
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Cleaning sensitive motorcy- 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 86 cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Reporting safety
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Protective wax coating . . . . 126 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 143
Tire repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 126 BMW Motorrad Mobility
Returning motorcycle to Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 143
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Confirmation of service . . . . 150
12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Overview Special information on op- OE Optional equipment
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
erating and inspecting your The motorcycles are as-
motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with
6 ual will provide you with an initial
nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex-
overview of your motorcycle. All
dures. tras originally ordered.
maintenance and repair work car-
ried out on your motorcycle will Indicates the end of an
OA Optional accessory
be documented in Chapter 11. item of information.
BMW optional acces-
General instructions

Proof of the maintenance work sories can be purchased

performed is a prerequisite for Instruction.
and installed at your au-
generous treatment of claims. thorized BMW Motorrad
Result of an activity.
When the time comes to sell retailer.
your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with
to hand over this Rider's Manual; more detailed informa- EWS Electronic immobilizer.
it is an important part of the mo- tion.
torcycle. DWA Anti-theft alarm.
Indicates the end of ac-
Abbreviations and cessory or equipment- ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
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symbols dependent information.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
Indicates warnings that Tightening torque. trol.
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the ESA Electronic Suspension
safety of others, and to protect Technical data. Adjustment.
your motorcycle against damage.
TPC/ Tire Pressure Control
RDC (TPC).
Equipment Technical data
When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and out- 1
motorcycle, you chose various puts in the Rider's Manual refer 7
items of custom equipment. This to the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
Rider's Manual describes optional mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
equipment (OE) offered by BMW its tolerance regulations. Ver-
and selected optional accessories sions for individual countries may

General instructions
(OA). This explains why the man- differ.
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not Currentness of this
ordered. Please note, too, that manual
your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual The high safety and quality stan-
on account of country-specific dards of BMW motorcycles are
differences. maintained by constant devel-
If your BMW is equipped with opment work on designs, equip-
options or accessories not de- ment and accessories. Because
scribed in this Rider's Manual, of this, your motorcycle may dif- z
then this equipment is described fer from the information supplied
in separate operating instructions. in the Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
Overviews

Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view of left side of special
model with HP package. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overviews
General view of right side of special
model with HP package. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 19 z
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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2

Overviews
General view, left side
1 Clutch fluid reservoir 2
( 99) 11
2 Headlight range adjust-
ment (below instrument
cluster) ( 61)
3 Seat lock (below tail light)

Overviews
( 62)
4 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 57)
5 Adjustment of rear damp-
ing rate ( 58) z
6 Onboard socket ( 86)
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2

Overviews
General view of left side
of special model with 2
HP package 13
with special model K 1300 S
with HP package OE

1 Tinted windshield

Overviews
2 Aluminum plate with model
name and serial number
3 Carbon passenger seat
cover ( 62)
4 Adjustable HP footrest z
with adjustable shift lever
( 55)
5 Carbon front wheel cover
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2

Overviews
General view, right side
1 Engine oil level indicator 2
( 93) 15
2 Fuel filler opening ( 74)
3 Battery compartment
( 119)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

Overviews
( 95)
5 Vehicle identification num-
ber (on the upper front
wheel control)
6 Type plate (on rear cross z
tube)
7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 98)
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2

Overviews
General view of right
side of special model 2
with HP package 17
with special model K 1300 S
with HP package OE

1 Carbon center fairing panel

Overviews
2 Adjustable HP footrest
with adjustable brake lever
( 55)
3 Paddock stand
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stand ( 110)
4 Akrapovič end muffler
 Multifunction switch,
2 left
18 1 Headlight high beam and
flasher ( 49)
2 Selecting display readings
( 47).
with onboard
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computer OE
Resetting average data
( 48).
3 Hazard warning flashers
z ( 50)
4 Turn signals ( 49)
5 Horn
6 with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA
II) OE
ESA control ( 59)
7 ABS operation ( 52)
with automatic Stability
Control OE
ASC control ( 53)
Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated handlebar 19
grips OE
Heated hand grip ( 51)
2 Starter button ( 68)
3 Emergency ON/OFF

Overviews
switch ( 51)

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 Underneath seat
2 1 Luggage loops
20 2 Rider's Manual (US Model)
3 Tire inflation pressure table
4 Payload table
5 Helmet holder ( 63)
6 Standard tool kit ( 92)
Overviews

7 Engine oil fill location

( 94)

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Instrument cluster
1 Tachometer 2
2 Speedometer 21
3 Warning and indicator
lamps ( 25)
4 Multifunction display
( 24)

Overviews
5 Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm OE
Anti-theft alarm indicator z
light (see anti-theft alarm
operating instructions)
6 Operating odometer
( 47)
Operating clock ( 45)
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2

Overviews
Status indicators

Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3
23
Meanings of displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 25
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Status indicators
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Oil level indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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 Multifunction display
3 1 The horizontal bars indi-
24 cate the remaining fuel
level.
2 Gear indicator display, "N"
indicates "neutral."
3 Sector for warning displays
Status indicators

( 29)
4 with automatic Stability
Control OE
ASC warning and indicator
display ( 38)
5 Warning indicators ( 29)
6 The horizontal bars indi-
cate the level of the engine
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7 with onboard
computer OE
Onboard computer dis-
plays ( 25)
8 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Grip heating level ( 51)
9 with Electronic Suspen- Meanings of displays Warning and indicator
sion Adjustment (ESA
with onboard computer OE lamps 3
II) OE
ESA setting ( 59) 25
CLOCK: Time display
10 Odometer ( 47)
11 Clock ( 45) TEMP: Ambient temperature
with onboard ( 27)
computer OE

Status indicators
Onboard computer data Ø SPEED: Average speed since
sector ( 47) last reset

Ø FUEL: Average fuel milage

since last reset 1 Indicator lamp for left turn
signal
RANGE: Travel range with re-
maining fuel ( 27) 2 Headlight high beam indi-
cator lamp z
OIL: Oil level indicator ( 28) 3 General warning lamp,
appears together with
with Tire Pressure Control warnings in display panel
(TPC/RDC) OE ( 29)
RDC P: Tire inflation pressures 4 Neutral indicator lamp
( 28) 5 ABS warning lamp ( 37)
6 Indicator lamp for right turn
signal
 The ABS symbol can be display. The "Service" message
3 shown differently depend- is displayed continuously.
ing on the country. If the service display
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appears more than a month
Service display before the service date, the
stored date must be adjusted
in the instrument cluster. This
situation can occur if the battery
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has been disconnected for a

If the motorcycle covers high an- longer time.
nual mileages then shorter ser- Consult a certified workshop,
vice intervals may be required. preferably an authorized BMW
When the odometer reading for Motorrad retailer, for setting of
the recalculated early service falls the date.
If the time remaining until the to within 621 miles (1000 km),
z next service will elapse within the remaining miles (kilome-
one month, the service date 1 ters) 2 are counted down in 62-
appears briefly following the pre- mile (100 km) increments and
ride check. In this example the briefly displayed following the
display means "March, 2012." pre-ride check.

When a service date

elapses without service, the
universal warning lamp lights up
in yellow, appearing together with
the date and milage (kilometer)
Range inclined position will prevent the Ambient temperature
fuel level from being registered
with onboard computer OE 3
accurately. For this reason travel
range is only calculated with the 27
Engine heat can lead to spurious
side stand retracted. readings of ambient temperature
The determined range is an when the motorcycle is station-
approximate reading. BMW ary. When the effects of engine
Motorrad therefore recommends heat on the monitored tempera-

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that you do not try to use the full ture become excessive the dis-
range before refueling. play responds by temporarily
reverting to -- as the display
The range 1 indicates what dis- without onboard computer OE reading.
tance can still be driven with the The travel-range display does not
remaining fuel. This distance is appear until the remaining fuel When ambient temper-
calculated based on fuel level falls to the reserve level. atures drop below 37°F
and average consumption. (3°C) the temperature display
with onboard computer OE
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When refueling after running on responds by flashing a warning
reserve, make sure that you top The average consumption indicating possible ice formation
up the tank to a level above re- employed to calculate the on the road surface. The display
serve, as otherwise the sensor remaining travel range does not automatically switches from any
will not be able to register the appear in the display and may other mode to the temperature
new level. If the sensor cannot vary from the indicated average reading when the temperature
register the new level the range consumption. drops below this threshold for
display cannot be updated. the first time.
If the motorcycle is standing on
its side stand, the motorcycle's
 Tire inflation pressures motorcycle exceeds a speed of
3 with Tire Pressure Control
19 mph (30 km/h) at least once.

28 (TPC/RDC) OE If the 3 symbol appears at

the same time the display
is a warning. The critical tire-
inflation pressure flashes.
If the critical value is at the limit
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of the permissible tolerance, the

general warning light also lights
The oil level indicator 1 provides
up in yellow. If the determined
information on the oil level in the
tire inflation pressure is outside
engine. It can only be displayed
the permissible tolerance, the
when the motorcycle is stopped.
general warning light flashes in
The displayed tire inflation pres- red.
sures are based on a tire tem- The conditions for the oil level
z perature of 68 °F (20 °C). The indicator are as follows:
Additional information on the Engine at operating tempera-
figure on the left side 1 indicates
BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure ture.
the front tire's inflation pressure,
Monitor is provided starting on Engine idling for at least ten
while the figure on the right 2
page ( 81). seconds.
shows the inflation pressure in
the rear tire. When you switch Side-stand retracted.
Oil level indicator Motorcycle is vertical.
on the ignition, -- -- appears
in the display. This is because with onboard computer OE
active transmission of tire-infla-
tion data does not start until the
The readings mean:
OK: Oil level correct. 3
CHECK: Check oil level during 29
next refueling stop.
---: No measurement possible
(above-mentioned conditions not
met).

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If other information of the
onboard computer is dis- Warnings for which no separate
played, this symbol continues to warning lamp is provided are sig-
be shown until the oil level is de- naled by the universal warning
tected as correct again. lamp 1 and are accompanied by
a warning notice such as 2 or a
The most recently measured sta- warning symbol such as 3 in the
tus appears in the display for multifunction display. The uni- z
five seconds the next time you versal warning lamp lights up in
switch on the ignition. either red or yellow depending on
the urgency of the warning.
Warning indicators If several warnings are active, all
Display corresponding warning lights and
warning symbol are displayed;
Warnings are displayed with the
warnings are shown alternately.
corresponding warning light.
The following page contains a list
of potential warnings.
 3 Overview of warning indicators
30 Warning light Displays Meaning
Lights up yellow. EWS ! is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( 34)
cated.

Lights up yellow. FUEL ! is indi- Fuel down to reserve ( 34)

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cated.

Lights up red. Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( 34)

play flashes

Lights up yellow. appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode

play ( 34)

Flashes red. Is indicated. Engine oil pressure low ( 35)

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Lights up red. Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient
( 35)

Lights up yellow. LAMPR ! is indi- Tail light defective ( 36)

cated.

LAMPF ! is indi- Headlight bulb or turn signal defective

cated. ( 36)
Warning light Displays Meaning
Lights up yellow. LAMPS ! is indi- Bulbs defective ( 36)
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cated. 31

Is indicated. Engine oil level too low ( 37)

Check Oil is

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indicated.
appears on the dis- Ice warning ( 37)
play

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 37)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 37)

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Lights up ABS error ( 37)

Flashes rapidly in appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( 38)

yellow. play

Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed

( 38)
 Warning light Displays Meaning
3 appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( 38)
32 play

Lights up yellow. appears on the dis- ASC error ( 38)

play

Lights up yellow. appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap-
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play proved range ( 39)

The critical tire

inflation pressure
flashes
Flashes red. appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-
play ble tolerance ( 39)
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inflation pressure
flashes
"--" or "-- --" Transmission error ( 40)
is indicated

Lights up yellow. appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system fault ( 40)
play
Warning light Displays Meaning
"--" or "-- --" Sensor defective or system fault ( 40)
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is indicated 33
Lights up yellow. RDC! is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor
weak ( 41)

Lights up yellow. DWA ! is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery discharged

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cated. ( 41)

DWALO ! is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 41)

cated.

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 Electronic immobilizer is damage the catalytic converter, Be sure to observe the measures
3 active and the engine dying unexpected listed below.
General warning light shows can lead to accidents. Possible cause:
34 Do not drive to the extent that
yellow. The coolant temperature is too
the fuel tank is completely
EWS ! is indicated. high.
empty.
Possible cause: If possible, continue driving
Possible cause: in the part-load range to cool
The key being used is not autho-
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At the most, the fuel tank still down the engine.

rized for starting, or communica-
contains the reserve fuel quantity. In traffic jams, switch off the
tion between the key and engine
engine, but keep the ignition
electronics is disrupted. Reserve fuel quantity
switched on so that the radia-
Remove other ignition keys
tor fan continues to operate.
located on the ignition key.
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Should the coolant temperature
Use the reserve key.
frequently be too high, have
Have the defective key re- Refueling ( 74).
the fault rectified as quickly as
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Coolant temperature too possible by a specialized work-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
high shop, preferably an authorized
Fuel down to reserve BMW Motorrad retailer.
General warning light shows
General warning light shows red. Engine in emergency-
yellow. operation mode
Temperature display flashes.
FUEL ! is indicated. Continued driving with an General warning light shows
A fuel shortage can lead to overheated engine can re- yellow.
misfiring and to the engine sult in engine damage.
dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can
 Engine symbol appears on Engine oil pressure low Possible cause:
the display. General warning light The engine oil pressure is insuffi- 3
The engine is in the emer- flashes red. cient.
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gency operating mode. Un- Oil-can symbol appears on Driving with insufficient en-
usual engine response is a possi- the display. gine oil pressure can result
bility. in engine damage.
Adapt your style of riding accord- The oil pressure in the lubricating Do not continue driving.
oil circuit is too low. If the warn-

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ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply Have the malfunction corrected
and overtaking. ing light lights up, stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. as soon as possible by a spe-
Possible cause: cialized workshop, preferably
The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad
The engine control unit has di-
engine oil pressure is retailer.
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
no substitute for the function
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
of an oil-level indicator. The Battery charge current
correct engine oil level can only insufficient
the engine runs in the emer- z
be checked on the oil level General warning light shows
gency operating mode.
indicator. red.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en- Possible cause:
Battery symbol appears on
gine performance may not be The engine oil level is too low. the display.
available. Checking engine oil level
Have the malfunction corrected ( 93). A discharged battery leads
as soon as possible at a spe- If oil level is too low: to the failure of various mo-
cialist service facility, preferably Topping up engine oil ( 94). torcycle systems, e.g. lighting,
an authorized BMW Motorrad engine or ABS. This can result in
retailer. dangerous driving situations.
 If possible, do not continue complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause:
3 driving. possible. A headlight bulb or turn signal
The battery is not being charged. Possible cause: bulb is defective.
36
If you continue driving, the vehi- Taillight or brake light defective. Replacing low-beam and high-
cle electronics will discharge the The diode tail light must be re- beam bulbs ( 111).
battery. placed. Please contact a spe- Replacing parking light bulb
Possible cause: cialized workshop, preferably ( 113).
Replacing front turn indicator
Status indicators

Alternator or alternator drive de- an authorized BMW Motorrad

fective retailer. bulbs ( 114).
Have the malfunction corrected Replacing rear turn indicator
as soon as possible at a spe- Headlight bulb or turn bulbs ( 115).
cialist service facility, preferably signal defective
Bulbs defective
an authorized BMW Motorrad LAMPF ! is indicated.
retailer. General warning light shows
A defective bulb places yellow.
your safety at risk because
z Tail light defective LAMPS ! is indicated.
it is easier for other users to not
General warning light shows see the motorcycle. A defective bulb places
yellow.
Replace defective bulbs as your safety at risk because
LAMPR ! is indicated. soon as possible; always carry a it is easier for other users to not
complete set of spare bulbs if see the motorcycle.
A defective bulb places
possible. Replace defective bulbs as
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to not soon as possible; always carry a
see the motorcycle. complete set of spare bulbs if
Replace defective bulbs as possible.
soon as possible; always carry a
Possible cause: Ice warning Possible cause:
A combination of several bulb with onboard computer OE The self-diagnosis routine was 3
defects is present. not completed; the ABS func-
Ice crystal symbol appears 37
See the fault descriptions tion is not available. The motor-
above. on the display. cycle must reach a speed of at
Possible cause: least 3.1 mph (5 km/h) before the
Engine oil level too low ABS self-diagnosis routine can
The ambient temperature mea-
with onboard computer OE be completed.

Status indicators
sured at the motorcycle is lower
Ride off slowly. It must be
Oil level symbol appears on than 37 °F (3 °C).
noted that the ABS function
the display. The ice warning does not is not available until the self-
mean that there is no risk diagnosis has been completed.
Check Oil is indicated.
of black ice forming at measured
Possible cause:
temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C). ABS deactivated
The electronic oil level sensor At low outside temperatures, ABS warning light lights up.
has detected a low engine oil black ice must especially be ex-
level. Check the engine oil level z
pected on bridges and in shady
on the oil level indicator the next road areas. Possible cause:
time you stop for refueling: The ABS system has been deac-
Checking engine oil level Think well ahead when driving.
tivated by the driver.
( 93). Switch on ABS function.
ABS self-diagnosis not
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil ( 94).
completed ABS error
ABS warning light flashes. ABS warning light lights up.
 Possible cause: The ASC has detected insta- speed of at least 3.1 mph (5 km/
3 The ABS control unit has de- bility at the rear wheel and has h).
tected an error. The ABS func- reduced the torque. The warn- Ride off slowly. It must be
38 ing light flashes longer than the noted that the ASC function
tion is not available.
Continued driving is possible ASC intervention lasts. This fea- is not available until the self-
while taking the failed ABS ture continues to furnish the rider diagnosis has been completed.
function into account. Observe with optical feedback confirm-
additional information on situa- ing that the system has initiated ASC deactivated
Status indicators

tions which can lead to an ABS active closed-loop intervention with automatic Stability Con-
error ( 79). even after the critical situation trol OE
Have the malfunction corrected has passed.
ASC symbol is displayed.
as soon as possible by a spe-
ASC self-diagnosis not
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad completed Possible cause:
retailer. with automatic Stability Con- The ASC system has been deac-
z trol OE tivated by the driver.
ASC intervention Activating the ASC function
ASC symbol flashes.
with automatic Stability Con-
trol OE ASC error
Possible cause: with automatic Stability Con-
General warning light
The self-diagnosis was not com- trol OE
flashes rapidly in yellow.
pleted; the ASC function is not
ASC symbol is displayed. available. So that the ASC self- General warning light shows
diagnosis can be completed, the yellow.
engine must be running and the
motorcycle must be moved at a
 ASC symbol is displayed. General warning light shows Tire inflation pressure
yellow. outside permissible 3
Possible cause: Tire symbol appears on the tolerance 39
The ASC control unit has de- display. with Tire Pressure Control
tected an error. The ASC func- (TPC/RDC) OE
The critical tire-inflation pressure
tion is not available. flashes. General warning light
Continue driving is possible. It Possible cause: flashes red.

Status indicators
must be noted that the ASC
The measured tire inflation pres-
function is not available. Ob- Tire symbol appears on the
sure is in the limit area of the
serve additional information on display.
permissible tolerance.
situations which can lead to an
Correct tire inflation pressure in The critical tire-inflation pressure
ASC error ( 81).
accordance with instructions on flashes.
Have the malfunction corrected
back of cover of Rider's Man- Possible cause:
as soon as possible by a spe-
ual. The measured tire inflation pres-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad Before adjusting the tire in- sure is outside the permissible z
retailer. flation pressure, observe tolerance.
the information on temperature Check tire for damage and
Tire inflation pressure is compensation and on inflation drivability.
at limit of approved range pressure adjustment in the chap- Is it still possible to drive with tire:
with Tire Pressure Control ter "Technology in detail". Incorrect tire inflation pres-
(TPC/RDC) OE sure result in poorer han-
dling of the motorcycle.
Always adapt your driving style
 to the incorrect tire inflation Possible cause: Watch the RDC display in an-
3 pressure. The motorcycle's speed has not other environment. A perma-
Correct tire inflation pressure at exceeded the threshold of ap- nent fault has not occurred un-
40 til the general warning light also
next opportunity. prox. 19 mph (30 km/h). The
TPC/RDC sensors do not send lights up. In this case:
Before adjusting the tire in- Have fault eliminated by a spe-
their signal until after this speed
flation pressure, observe cialized workshop, preferably
has been exceeded for the first
the information on temperature an authorized BMW Motorrad
time ( 81).
Status indicators

compensation and on inflation retailer.

Watch TPC/RDC display at
pressure adjustment in the chap-
higher speed. A permanent
ter "Technology in detail".
fault has not occurred until the Sensor defective or
Have the tire checked for dam- general warning light also lights system fault
age by a specialized workshop, up. In this case: with Tire Pressure Control
preferably an authorized BMW Have fault eliminated by a spe- (TPC/RDC) OE
Motorrad retailer. cialized workshop, preferably
If you are unsure about the driv- an authorized BMW Motorrad General warning light shows
z yellow.
ability of the tire: retailer.
Do not continue driving. Tire symbol appears on the
Inform roadside service. Possible cause:
display.
There is a fault in the radio con-
Transmission error nection to the RDC sensors. "--" or "-- --" is indicated.
with Tire Pressure Control Possible causes are radio sys- Possible cause:
(TPC/RDC) OE tems in the surrounding area, Wheels without installed RDC
which interfere with the connec- sensors are mounted.
"--" or "-- --" is indicated. tion between the RDC control
unit and the sensors.
 Retrofit wheel set with RDC This error message is only Possible cause:
sensors. displayed for a short time The anti-theft alarm battery has 3
following the pre-ride check. no capacity. The operation of the
Possible cause: 41
Possible cause: anti-theft alarm is no longer en-
One or two RDC sensors have sured with the motorcycle battery
failed. The battery of the tire inflation
pressure sensor no longer has disconnected.
Have fault eliminated by a spe- Contact a specialized work-
cialized workshop, preferably its full capacity. The operation of
shop, preferably an authorized

Status indicators
an authorized BMW Motorrad the tire inflation pressure control
is only ensured for a limited time. BMW Motorrad retailer.
retailer.
Contact a specialized work- Anti-theft alarm battery
Possible cause: shop, preferably an authorized
weak
A system fault has occurred. BMW Motorrad retailer.
with anti-theft alarm OE
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
Anti-theft alarm battery
discharged
DWALO ! is indicated.
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer. with anti-theft alarm OE This error message is only z
displayed for a short time
Battery of tire-inflation General warning light shows following the pre-ride check.
pressure sensor weak yellow. Possible cause:
with Tire Pressure Control DWA ! is indicated. The anti-theft alarm battery no
(TPC/RDC) OE This error message is only longer has its full capacity. The
displayed for a short time operation of the anti-theft alarm
General warning light shows is only ensured for a limited time
yellow. following the pre-ride check.
with the motorcycle battery dis-
RDC! is indicated. connected.
 Contact a specialized work-
3 shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
42

Status indicators

z
Operation

Operation
Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4
43
EWS Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 45 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ESA Electronic Suspension Adjust-
ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Operation
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 z
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 51
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 52
ASC Automatic Stability Control . . . . 53
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
footrest system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
 Steering and ignition preferably an authorized BMW Switching off ignition
4 lock Motorrad retailer.
44 Keys Switching on ignition
Two main keys and one emer-
gency key are provided with the
vehicle. The emergency key fea-
tures a light, compact design, al-
Operation

lowing it to be carried in a wallet,

etc. This key is intended for use
when no main key is immediately
available, and is not suitable for Turn key to position 2.
z continuous use. Light switched off.
Should you lose your keys please Handlebars not locked.
Turn key to position 1.
refer to the information regarding Key can be removed.
Parking lights and all function
the electronic immobilizer (EWS) Electrically powered acces-
circuits switched on.
( 45). sories remain operational for
Engine can be started. a limited period of time.
The ignition lock, tank lock and
Pre-ride check is performed. Battery can be recharged via
seat lock are operated with the
( 69) onboard socket.
same key.
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
with case OA ( 69) Locking handlebars
with automatic Stability Con- If the motorcycle is on the
Cases with locks for the same
trol OE side stand, the surface
key can be ordered on request.
Please contact a specialist ABS self-diagnosis in progress. of the ground will determine
service facility for this purpose, ( 70) whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right. Handlebars locked. If you lose a key, you can have it
However, the motorcycle is more Key can be removed. disabled by your BMW Motorrad 4
stable on a level surface with the partner. When having a key dis-
handlebars turned to the left than EWS Electronic 45
abled you should also bring all of
with the handlebars turned to the immobilizer the motorcycle's remaining keys
right. with you.
On level ground, always turn the The motorcycle's electronic cir-
The engine can no longer be
handlebars to the left to set the cuitry monitors the data stored in
started using a disabled key;

Operation
steering lock. the key through a ring antenna
however, a disabled key can be
incorporated in the ignition lock.
Turn handlebars to full left or enabled again.
The engine management system
right lock position. Replacement and spare keys are
does not enable engine starting
only available through an autho-
until the key has been recog-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
z
nized as "authorized" for your
The keys are part of an inte-
motorcycle.
grated security system, so the
A spare key attached to retailer is under an obligation to
the same ring as the igni- check the legitimacy of all ap-
tion key used to start the engine plications for replacement/extra
could "irritate" the electronics, keys.
in which case the enabling sig-
nal for starting is not issued. The Clock
EWS warning is shown in the
Turn key to position 3 while multifunction display. Setting clock
moving handlebars slightly. Always store the spare key sepa- Attempting to set the clock
Ignition, lights and all function rately from the ignition key. while riding the motorcycle
circuits switched off. can lead to accidents.
 Adjust the clock only when the with onboard computer OE
4 motorcycle is stationary. or
Switch on ignition. with Tire Pressure Control
46
without onboard computer OE (TPC/RDC) OE
without Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
Operation

Press and hold button until

hours 3 flash.
z Press button repeatedly until
desired hours are shown.
Press button 2 repeatedly until Press and hold button until
clock is shown. minutes 4 flash.
Press button repeatedly until
Press button 1 or button 2 re-
desired minutes are shown.
peatedly until total mileage is
shown. Press and hold button until
minutes no longer flash.
Setting is completed.
Display Operating range (after reaching
Selecting display readings
reserve level) 4
Switch on ignition. with onboard computer OE 47
without onboard computer OE or
without Tire Pressure Control with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE (TPC/RDC) OE

Operation
Press the button 1 to select a
display in the sector 4.
with onboard computer OE z
The following data can be dis-
played:

Clock (CLOCK)
Press the button 1 or the but- Press the button 2 to select an Ambient temperature (TEMP)
ton 2 to select an odometer in odometer in the sector 3. Average speed (ØSPEED)
the sector 3. The following data can be dis- Average consumption
The following data can be dis- played: (ØFUEL)
played: Range (RANGE)
Total distance covered
Oil level indicator (OIL)
Total distance covered Trip odometer 1 (Trip I)
Trip odometer 1 (Trip I) Trip odometer 2 (Trip II)
Trip odometer 2 (Trip II)
 with Tire Pressure Control the trip odometer in the sec- Select average fuel consump-
4 (TPC/RDC) OE tor 3 resets. tion or average speed.
The following data can be dis-
48 with onboard computer OE
played:
or
Tire inflation pressure with Tire Pressure Control
(RDC P) (TPC/RDC) OE
Operation

Resetting trip odometer

Switch on ignition.
Select desired trip odometer.
without onboard computer OE
z without Tire Pressure Control Press the button 1 and con-
(TPC/RDC) OE tinue to hold it until the dis-
played figure in the sector 4
resets.
Press the button 2 and
continue to hold it until the Lights
trip odometer in the sector 3 Parking lights
resets.
The parking lights come on au-
Resetting average data tomatically when the ignition is
with onboard computer OE switched on.

Press button 1 or button 2 and The parking lights are a

Switch on ignition. strain on the battery. Do
continue to hold it down until
not leave the ignition switched
on longer than absolutely Headlight high beam and
necessary. flasher 4
Headlight low beam 49
The headlights automatically
come on in their low-beam mode
as soon as you start the engine.

Operation
With the engine switched
off, you can switch on the
lights by switching on the high- Immediately after switching
beam headlight with the ignition off the ignition push the but-
switched on or by operating the Press switch 1 toward front to ton 1 to the left and maintain z
headlight flasher. switch on high beams. pressure until the parking lights
come on.
Pull switch 1 rearward to oper-
ate headlight flasher. Switch ignition on and then
off again to switch off parking
Parking light lights.
Switch off ignition.
Turn indicators
Operating turn signal
Switch on ignition.
After driving for approx.
ten seconds or after cov-
ering a distance of approx. 980 ft
 (300 m), the turn indicators are Hazard warning
4 automatically switched off. flashers
50 Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
Operation

ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than Press button 1 to switch on
absolutely necessary. hazard warning flashers.
z Ignition can be switched off.
Press button 1 toward left to If a turn indicator button is
pressed with the ignition Press button 1 again to switch
switch on left-hand turn signal. off hazard warning flashers.
Press button 1 toward right switched on, the flashing function
to switch on right-hand turn replaces the emergency flashing
signal. function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but-
Press button 1 into center po-
ton is released, the emergency
sition to switch off turn signals.
flasher function becomes active
again.
Emergency ON/OFF battery if you are riding at low
switch engine speeds. If the battery is 4
inadequately charged, the heated
hand grips are switched off to 51
ensure starting capability.

Operation
a Engine switched off
b Operating position

1 Emergency ON/OFF
z
switch
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips OE
Operating the emergency Press button 1 repeatedly until
ON/OFF switch when riding
Operating heated desired heating level is shown.
can cause the rear wheel to lock handlebar grips
and thus cause a fall. Start engine.
Do not operate the emergency The heated hand grips op-
ON/OFF switch when riding. tion can only be activated
The engine can be switched when the engine is running.
off easily and quickly using the The increase in power con-
emergency ON/OFF switch. sumption caused by the
heated hand grips can drain the
 BMW Motorrad Integral case, the ASC setting does
4 ABS not change.
ABS warning light lights up.
52 Switch off ABS function
Stop motorcycle or switch on Release button 1 within two
ignition with motorcycle sta- seconds.
tionary. ABS warning light contin-
ues to light up.
Operation

ABS function is deactivated,

The handlebar grips can be
integral function continues to
heated at two different levels.
be active.
z The second level 2 is used for
fast heat-up of the grips; then
the switch should be switched
back to the first level.

50 % heating output
Press and hold button 1 until
ABS warning light changes its
100 % heating output
display behavior.
with automatic Stability Con-
If no further changes are made, trol OE
the selected heating level is First the ASC symbol changes
set. its display behavior. Press
and hold button 1 until ABS
warning light reacts. In this
Switching on ABS As an alternative, the ignition
function can also be switched off and 4
then on again.
53
If the ABS light continues
to light up after switching
the ignition off and then on again,
an ABS fault has occurred.

Operation
ASC Automatic
Stability Control Press and hold button 1 until
ASC symbol changes its dis-
with automatic Stability Con-
Press and hold button 1 until play behavior. z
trol OE
ABS warning light changes its ASC symbol is displayed.
display behavior. Deactivating ASC function
ABS warning light goes Switch on ignition. Release button 1 within two
out; if self-diagnosis has seconds.
The ASC function can
not been completed, it begins to ASC symbol continues to
also be deactivated while
flash. be displayed.
driving.
Release button 1 within two ASC function is deactivated.
seconds.
ABS warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
ABS function is switched on.
 Activating ASC function If the ASC warning light
4 lights up after switching the
ignition off and on and then con-
54 tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/
h), an ASC error has occurred.

Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
Operation

Changing the position of

the clutch-fluid reservoir Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
Press and hold button 1 until can allow air to penetrate the wise to increase distance be-
z ASC symbol changes its dis- clutch system. tween clutch lever and handle-
play behavior. Do not turn the handlebar fitting bar grip.
ASC symbol is no longer on the handlebar. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-
displayed; if self-diagnosis terclockwise to decrease dis-
Adjusting the clutch lever tance between clutch lever and
is not completed, it begins to
while driving can lead to handlebar grip.
flash.
accidents.
Release button 1 within two The adjusting screw can be
Only adjust the clutch lever when
seconds. turned more easily if you
the motorcycle is stationary.
ASC symbol is still not dis- press the clutch lever forward
played or continues to flash. when doing so.
ASC function is activated.
As an alternative, the ignition
can also be switched off and
then on again.
Brakes footrest system
Adjusting handbrake lever with special model K 1300 S 4
Changing the position of with HP package OE 55
the brake-fluid reservoir can Adjusting footrests
allow air to penetrate the brake
system. Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Do not turn the handlebar fitting

Operation
on the handlebar.
Adjusting the handbrake Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
lever while driving can lead wise to increase distance be-
to accidents. tween brake lever and handle- z
Only adjust the handbrake bar grip.
lever when the motorcycle is Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-
stationary. terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between brake lever and
handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw can Remove screws 1.
be turned more easily if Remove footrest and position
you press the handbrake lever as desired. Turn footrest by
forward when doing so. 180 ° if necessary for this pur-
pose.
Highest position: arrow 2
points to the number 6.
 Lowest position: arrow 2
4 points to the number 1.
Install screws 1 with specified
56 torque.
Footrest on bracket

with HP footrest system OA

Operation

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove bolt 1 while bracing Remove screw 1.
Install footrests on left and right
nut 2. Position foot piece 2 in desired
in same position.
z Position foot piece in desired position and install screw 1
Adjusting shift lever position and install screw 1 with specified torque.
with specified torque. Brace
Make sure ground is level and Foot piece on foot lever
nut 2 while doing so
firm and park motorcycle.
Foot piece on foot lever
with HP footrest system OA
7 lb/ft (10 Nm)
with HP footrest system OA
7 lb/ft (10 Nm)

Adjusting footbrake lever

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Mirrors preload accordingly when the Adjusting the spring preload
Adjusting mirrors
motorcycle is lightly loaded. while the motorcycle is be- 4
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjusting spring preload Adjust the spring preload 57
for rear wheel only when the motorcycle is
Make sure ground is level and stationary.
firm and park motorcycle. To increase spring preload,

Operation
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW. z
Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by applying light pressure Basic setting of spring
at edge. preload, rear

Spring preload without Electronic Suspen-

sion Adjustment (ESA II) OE
Setting Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do Turn upper adjustment
It is essential to set spring wheel as far as possible in
not match the spring-preload and
preload of the rear suspension direction of arrow LOW, then
damping-characteristic settings.
to suit the load carried by the turn 13 clicks in direction of
motorcycle. Increase spring Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload. arrow HIGH (Full tank of gas,
preload when the motorcycle is with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
heavily loaded and reduce spring
 Damping To decrease damping, turn ad-
4 Setting
justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
tion S.
58 The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the Basic setting of rear
spring preload. wheel rear-wheel damp-
A rough road surface requires ing
softer damping than a smooth without Electronic Suspen-
Operation

road surface. sion Adjustment (ESA II) OE

An increase in spring preload
Adjust damping with the toolkit Turn adjusting screw as far
requires firmer damping, a re-
using the adjusting screw 1. as possible in direction of
duction in spring preload re-
z arrow H, then turn one and
quires softer damping.
one-half turn in direction of
Adjusting damping on rear arrow S (Full tank of gas,
wheel with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle. ESA Electronic
Suspension
Adjustment
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
To increase damping, turn ad- justment (ESA II) OE
justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
tion H.
Settings The displays provide the follow-
You can use the ESA Electronic ing information: 4
Suspension Adjustment feature 59
to adapt your motorcycle to its
COMF: Comfortable damping
current load as well as the road NORM: Normal damping
surface. SPORT: Sport, performance-
You can select from among three oriented damping
load types, for each of which One-up

Operation
three suspension damping rates
are available. Press button 1 to display cur- One-up with luggage
Additional information on the rent adjustment.
electronic suspension adjust- z
ment ESA II is provided on page Two-up (with luggage)
( 83).
The display is automatically
Display suspension
hidden after a short time.
setting
Switch on ignition. Adjusting the suspension
Start engine.

The selected suspension damp-

ing rate appears in the multifunc-
tion display area 1, while the load
type is shown in the 2 sector.
 the desired setting appears in At high road speeds, tire
4 the display. valves installed perpen-
The load setting cannot be dicular to the wheel rim have a
60 tendency to open as a result of
adjusted while the motorcy-
cle is underway. centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
If the 1 button is not pressed tire inflation pressure, fit a valve
for an extended period of time, cap with rubber sealing ring to
Operation

the current display settings for the rear tire and make sure that
suspension's damping rate the cap is screwed on firmly.
Press the button 1 to view the and the load weight will be
current adjustment setting in adopted. The ESA display then Make sure ground is level and
z the display. goes out automatically. firm and park motorcycle.
To reset the suspension's Check tire pressures against
compliance rate, press the 1 Tires data below.
button briefly, then continue
Checking tire pressure Tire pressure, front
to press it repeatedly until the
desired suspension setting Incorrect tire inflation pres-
appears in the display. sure results in poorer han- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire
The damping can be ad- dling characteristics of the motor- cold)
justed while the motorcycle cycle and reduces the life of the
is being ridden. tires. Tire pressure, rear
Ensure proper tire inflation
To set the weight, apply ex- pressure.
tended pressure on the 1 but- 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire
ton, pressing it repeatedly until cold)
If tire pressure is too low: Headlight range and Headlight range
Correct tire pressure. spring preload adjustment 4
The headlight range generally 61
Headlight remains constant due to the ad-
Adjusting headlight for justment of the spring preload to
RHD/LHD traffic the loading state.
Spring preload adjustment may
If the motorcycle is ridden in a

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only be insufficient when the mo-
country where the opposite rule
torcycle is very heavily loaded.
of the road applies, its asymmet-
In this case, the headlight range
ric low-beam headlight will tend
must be adjusted to the weight.
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight adjusted to If you are unsure whether 1 Headlight range adjust- z
the relevant conditions by a spe- the headlight range is cor- ment
cialized workshop, preferably an rect, consult a specialized work- In the case of very high payloads,
authorized BMW Motorrad re- shop, preferably an authorized the available spring preload ad-
tailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. justment might not be adequate.
Ordinary adhesive tape To avoid dazzling oncoming traf-
damages the plastic lens. fic, the headlight range can be
To prevent damage to the plastic corrected by adjusting the swivel
lens, consult a specialized work- lever.
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
 Take off seat and place on a
4 clean surface with upholstered
side facing downward.
62
Installing seat
Operation

a Neutral position Turn seat lock 1 to left with

b Position with heavy pay- ignition key and hold while
z load pressing seat downward at rear
to support movement.
Seat
Insert seat in brackets 1.
Removing seat Firmly press down on the seat
Make sure ground is level and at the rear.
firm and park motorcycle. The seat can be heard to lock
into place.

Removing passenger seat

cover
with special model K 1300 S
Raise seat at rear and release with HP package OE
key.
Removing seat ( 62).
 Turn over seat. Turn over seat.
4
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Operation
The helmet catch can
scratch the paneling.
Remove screws 1 and pull off When hooking on the helmet, Take loops 1 out of holders 2
passenger seat cover toward and lay outwards.
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watch the position of the helmet
rear. lock. Installing seat ( 62).
Installing seat ( 62).
Hook helmet into helmet
Helmet holder holder 1 on left or right with
chin strap.
Locking helmet on Installing seat ( 62).
motorcycle
Removing seat ( 62). Luggage loops
Locking luggage on
motorcycle
Removing seat ( 62).
Use loops 1 and eyes 3 on
grab handles in conjunction
 with luggage belts to lash lug-
4 gage down to the passenger
seat.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5
65
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Securing motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
 Safety instructions tire inflation pressures for the
5 Rider's equipment
current gross vehicle weight.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
with case OA
66 Do not ride without the correct Ensure that case volumes on max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
clothing. Always wear: left and right are equal.
Helmet Make sure that weight is uni- with tank rucksack OA
Rider's suit formly distributed between Observe maximum payload of
Gloves right and left. tank rucksack and correspond-
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Boots Pack heavy luggage and cargo ing top speed.

as low and as close to the cen-
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ter of the motorcycle as possi-
neys, and to every season of
ble.
the year. Your authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer will be happy to Observe maximum payload and max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
advise you and has the correct top speed as indicated on label
clothing for every purpose. in case. Speed limit for driving
with tank rucksack
with luggage rack OE
Loading
Comply with maximum payload max 81 mph (max 130 km/
Overloading and imbal- of luggage rack. h)
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling. Payload of luggage car-
with tank bag OA
Do not exceed the gross weight rier
Observe maximum payload of
limit and observe the loading tank bag and corresponding
information. with luggage rack OA
or top speed.
Adjust spring preload, suspen- with luggage rack OE
sion damping rate settings and
 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter
Payload of tank bag
Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel 5
monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, 67
≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) odorless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating
Inhaling exhaust fumes and damage.
Speed limit for driving For this reason, observe the fol-
therefore represents a
with tank bag lowing points:
health hazard and can even
Do not run the fuel tank dry

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≤81 mph (≤130 km/h) cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences. Do not run the engine with the
Speed Do not inhale exhaust fumes. spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately if
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If you ride at high speed, always Do not run the engine in closed
rooms. it misfires
bear in mind that various bound-
Use unleaded fuel only
ary conditions can adversely af-
Burn hazard Comply with all specified main-
fect the handling of your motor-
Engine and exhaust system tenance intervals.
cycle:
Settings of spring-strut and become very hot when the Unburned fuel will destroy
shock absorber system motorcycle is in use. There is a the catalytic converter.
Imbalanced load risk of burn injuries by contact Note the points listed for protec-
Loose clothing with hot surfaces, particularly at tion of the catalytic converter.
Insufficient tire inflation pres- the silencer.
sure When you park the motorcycle Danger of overheating
Poor tire tread make sure that no-one comes
into contact with the engine and Cooling would be inade-
Etc. quate if the engine were al-
exhaust system.
lowed to idle for a lengthy period
with the motorcycle at a stand-
 still: overheating would result. In Brakes with automatic Stability Con-
5 extreme cases, the motorcycle Front and rear brake fluid levels trol OE
could catch fire. Clutch ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
68 Do not allow the engine to idle Clutch fluid level ( 70)
unnecessarily. After starting, ride Shock absorber setting and Engage neutral, or pull back
off immediately. spring preload clutch lever if a gear is en-
Tread depth and tire inflation gaged.
Modifications pressure
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You cannot start the mo-

Modifications of the mo- Firm seating of cases and lug- torcycle with the side stand
torcycle (e.g. engine man- gage extended and a gear engaged.
z agement system, throttle valves, The engine will switch itself off if
clutch) can cause damage to the At regular intervals:
it is started with the transmission
affected components and fail- Engine oil level (every time you
in neutral and then a gear is en-
ure of safety-related functions. refuel)
gaged before retracting the side
Damage caused in this way is Brake pad wear (during every stand.
not covered by the warranty. third stop for refueling)
For cold starts and at low
Do not make any modifications.
Starting ambient temperatures: pull the
lever to disengage the clutch
Checklist Starting the engine and twist the throttle grip
Use the following checklist to Switch on ignition. slightly.
check important functions, set- Pre-ride check is performed.
tings and wear limits before you ( 69)
ride off: ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
( 69)
 Pre-ride check Some malfunctions cannot
The instrument cluster runs a be indicated if the 'Gener- 5
test of the 'General' warning light al' warning light cannot be dis-
played. 69
when the ignition is switched on:
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The Check that the 'General' warning
test is aborted if the engine is light comes on, and that it shows
started before it is completed. red and yellow.

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Have the malfunction corrected
To initialize, the exhaust flap is
as soon as possible by a spe-
completely opened once then
Press starter button 1. cialized workshop, preferably
closed again.
an authorized BMW Motorrad
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The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat- Phase 1 retailer.
tery voltage is too low. Recharge General warning light shows ABS self-diagnosis
the battery before you start the red.
engine, or use jump leads and a The self-diagnosis routine is de-
donor battery to start. CHECK ! is indicated. termining whether the BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS is ready
Engine starts. Phase 2 for operation. The self-diagno-
Consult the troubleshooting General warning light shows sis routine launches automatically
chart if the engine refuses to yellow. when you switch on the ignition.
start. ( 128)
CHECK ! is indicated. Phase 1
If the 'General' warning light does Check on system components
not show: monitored by diagnostic sys-
tem while vehicle is parked.
 ABS warning light flashes. Have the malfunction corrected Phase 2
5 as soon as possible at a spe- Checking system components
cialist service facility, preferably capable of diagnosis while
70 Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad starting off. So that the ASC
Checking wheel sensors while retailer. self-diagnosis can be com-
starting off. The motorcycle pleted, the engine must be
must reach a speed of at least ASC self-diagnosis running and the motorcycle
3 mph (5 km/h) before the ABS with automatic Stability Con- must drive at a speed of at
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self-diagnosis routine can be trol OE least 3 mph (5 km/h).

completed. ASC symbol flashes.
z The self-diagnosis routine is de-
ABS warning light flashes.
termining whether the BMW
Motorrad Integral ASC is ready
ASC self-diagnosis
ABS self-diagnosis for operation. The self-diagno-
completed
completed sis routine launches automatically
when you switch on the ignition. The ASC symbol is no longer
The ABS warning lamp goes displayed.
out. Phase 1
If an ABS error is indicated fol-
If an ABS error is indicated fol- Check on system components
lowing completion of the ABS
lowing completion of the ABS monitored by diagnostic sys-
self-diagnosis routine:
self-diagnosis routine: tem while vehicle is parked.
It remains possible to continue
It remains possible to con- ASC symbol flashes.
riding. Please be aware that
tinue riding. Bear in mind that ASC functionality is no longer
neither the ABS function nor available.
the integral braking function is Have the malfunction corrected
available. as soon as possible at a spe-
 cialist service facility, preferably Brake pads accidents when driving at
an authorized BMW Motorrad New brake pads must be run in extreme angles. 5
retailer. before they achieve their opti- Avoid extreme angles.
71
mum friction force. This initial
Breaking in reduction in braking efficiency Shifting gears
The first 600 mls can be compensated for by ex- with gearshift assistant OE
(1000 km) erting greater pressure on the
brake levers. Gearshift assistant

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While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening New brake pads can extend Your motorcycle is equipped with
and engine-speed range fre- stopping distance by a sig- a shifting assistant developed
based on racing requirements. It
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quently; avoid driving for long nificant margin.
periods at a constant speed. Brake early. enables upshifting without actu-
Try to do most of your rid- ating the clutch or throttle valve
ing during this initial period on Tires in virtually all load and engine
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- New tires have a smooth sur- speed ranges. During accelera-
ing highways if possible. face. This must be roughened by tion the throttle valve can remain
riding in a restrained manner at open, and the shifting time is re-
Observe the engine run-in
various heel angles until the tires duced to a minimum. The gears
speeds.
are run in. This running in proce- are shifted into as usual with foot
Engine run-in speed dure is essential if the tires are to force on the shift lever.
achieve maximum grip.
<7000 min-1 New tires have not
Have the first inspection carried achieved their full adhesion
out after 300 - 750 mls (500 - yet. There is a danger of
1200 km).
 No shifting support is provided in increasing force. This procedure
5 the following situations: provides ideal exploitation of the
during shifting with engaged extra weight transfer to the front
72 wheel. The clutch should also be
clutch
during shifting with the throttle disengaged at the same time.
valve closed (overrun) With the "forced braking" of-
during downshifts ten practiced in which the brake
pressure is generated as quickly
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Brakes as possible and with great force,

the dynamic load distribution
The sensor 1 in the shift linkage How do you achieve
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cannot follow the increased de-
the shortest stopping celeration and the braking force
tiates shifting support.
distances? cannot be completely transferred
When driving at constant speed The dynamic load distribution be- to the road surface.
in low gears at high engine tween the front and rear wheel BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-
speeds, upshifting without clutch changes during braking. The vents the front wheel from lock-
operation can result in major heavier you brake, the greater ing.
load change reactions. BMW the weight transfer to the front
wheel. Increases in the load at Descending mountain
Motorrad recommends only
upshifting with clutch operation an individual wheel are accom- passes
in these driving situations. The panied by a rise in the effective There is a danger of the
shifting assistant should not braking force that the wheel can brakes fading if you use
be used in the area of the rev- provide. only the rear brakes when
limiter. To achieve the shortest possible descending mountain passes.
braking distance, the front brake Under extreme conditions, the
must be applied quickly and with
brakes could overheat and suffer When driving on soiled roads The side stand is designed
severe damage. or offroad. to support only the weight 5
The BMW integrated braking of the motorcycle.
function ensures that the rear Poor braking action due to Do not lean or sit on the 73
wheel brake is also applied when moisture and dirt. motorcycle with the side stand
the handbrake lever is actuated, Brake until brakes are dry or extended.
thus providing protection against clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking If the slope of the road per-
overheating. Simply apply the

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action is available again. mits, turn the handlebars to the
front wheel brake and use the left.
engine brake.
Parking your On a grade, the motorcycle
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should always face uphill; se-
Wet, soiled brakes motorcycle lect 1st gear.
Moisture and dirt on the brake Side stand
disks and the brake pads result in Center stand
Switch off engine.
a decrease in the braking action. with center stand Generation
Delayed or poorer braking action If the ground is soft or un-
II OA
must be expected in the follow- even, there is no guaran-
ing situations: tee that the motorcycle will rest Switch off engine.
When driving in the rain and firmly on the stand.
If the ground is soft or un-
through puddles. Always check that the ground
even, there is no guaran-
After washing the motorcycle. under the stand is level and
tee that the motorcycle will rest
When driving on roads spread firm.
firmly on the stand.
with salt. Fold out side stand and park Always check that the ground
After working on the brakes motorcycle. under the stand is level and
due to oil or grease residues. firm.
 Excessive movements Fold up tank lock cover.
5 could result in the center
stand retracting, and the
74 motorcycle would topple as a
result.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.
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Fold out center stand and jack

up motorcycle. Fuel expands when ex-
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posed to heat. When the
Refueling Unlock cap of fuel tank with tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
ignition key and fold up. and get onto the road. This re-
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire at the fuel tank can sults in a danger of falling.
result in fire and explosion. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Do not smoke. Never bring a Leaded fuel will destroy the
naked flame near the fuel tank. catalytic converter.
Fuel attacks plastic sur- Use only unleaded fuel.
faces, making them cloudy Refuel with quality listed below
or unattractive. at most until lower edge of filler
Wipe off any fuel that gets onto neck is reached.
plastic parts immediately. When refueling after run-
Make sure ground is level and ning on reserve, make sure
firm and park motorcycle. that you top up the tank to a
level above reserve, as other-
wise the sensor will not be able Securing motorcycle
to register the new level. Other-
for transport 5
wise neither the fill level nor the
range display can be updated. Protect all component surfaces 75
against which straps are routed
Recommended fuel qual- against scratching. For exam-
ity ple, use adhesive tape or soft
cloths.

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Super Plus unleaded
91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON)
Components can be dam-
91 AKI z
aged.
Usable fuel quantity Do not pinch components, e.g.
brake lines or wiring harnesses.

Approx. 5 gal (Approx. 19 l) Place front strap over the

frame and route downward.
Reserve fuel quantity Guide the strap through the
wheel carrier toward the front
The motorcycle can tip and tension downward.
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) away to the side and fall
Press fuel tank cap down firmly over.
to close. Secure the motorcycle against
Remove key and close tank tipping away to the side.
lock cover. Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
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Fasten straps at rear on both

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and tighten them.
Tension all straps evenly; the
motorcycle should be pulled
down against its springs with
the suspension compressed as
much as possible.
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Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 77

Engine management with BMW

Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 81

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ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjust-
ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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 Brake system with How does ABS work? What happens when
6 BMW Motorrad Integral The maximum braking force that rough roads are
78 ABS can be transferred to the road encountered?
surface is partially dependent on Bumpy or rough roads can briefly
Partially integral brake the friction coefficient of the road lead to a loss of contact be-
Your motorcycle is equipped with surface. Gravel, ice, snow and tween the tires and the road
a partially integral brake configu- wet roads offer a considerably surface, until the transferrable
ration. Both front and rear brakes poorer friction coefficient than a
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braking force is reduced to zero.

are applied simultaneously when dry, clean asphalt surface. The If braking is carried out in this
you pull the handbrake lever. poorer the friction coefficient of situation, ABS must reduce the
The footbrake lever acts only on the road surface is, the longer brake pressure to ensure driv-
the rear brake. the braking distance will be. ing stability when restoring con-
The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in
adapts the braking force distribu- braking force is exceeded when time, the BMW Motorrad Integral
tion between the front and rear the driver increases the brake ABS must assume extremely low
wheel brake to the loading of the pressure, the wheels begin to friction coefficients (gravel, ice,
motorcycle during braking. lock and driving stability is lost, snow) so that the running wheels
z Spinning of the rear wheel and a fall can result. Before this turn in every imaginable case and
with the front brake pulled situation occurs, ABS intervenes the driving stability is ensured.
(burn out) is made consider- and adjusts the brake pressure After detecting the actual con-
ably more difficult by the inte- to the maximum transferrable ditions, the system adjusts the
gral function. The result may be braking force. This enables the optimum brake pressure.
damage to the rear wheel brake wheels to continue to turn and
and the clutch. maintains driving stability regard-
Avoid burn-outs. less of the road surface condi-
tion.
How is the BMW Motorrad Under these circumstances the conditions offroad or on the race-
Integral ABS noticeable to rear wheel can lift off the ground, track. 6
the rider? and the outcome can be a high-
siding situation in which the mo- Special situations 79
If the ABS system must reduce
torcycle can flip over. To detect the tendency of the
the braking forces due to the
Heavy braking can lead to wheels to lock up, the speeds
conditions described above, then
the rear wheel lifting off the of the front and rear wheel are
vibrations can be felt at the hand-
ground. compared. If implausible values

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brake lever.
When braking, bear in mind that are detected over a longer period
If the handbrake lever is pulled,
the ABS control cannot be relied of time, the ABS function is de-
then braking pressure is built up
on in all circumstances to prevent activated for safety reasons and
at the rear wheel with the integral
the rear wheel from lifting off the an ABS fault is indicated. The
function. If the footbrake pedal is
ground. condition for a fault message is
first actuated after this, the brake
the completed self-diagnosis.
pressure already built up can be
What are the design In addition to problems on the
felt earlier than the counter-pres-
characteristics of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
sure, than when the footbrake
unusual driving conditions can
pedal is actuated before or to- BMW Motorrad Integral
gether with the handbrake lever. ABS?
also lead to a fault message. z
Unusual driving conditions:
The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Lifting off rear wheel Heating up on the main or aux-
ensures driving stability on any iliary stand at idle or with gear
Even during severe braking, a surface within the limits of driving
high level of tire grip can mean engaged.
physics. The system is not op-
that the front wheel does not Rear wheel locked by the en-
timized for special requirements
lock up until very late, if at all. gine brake for a lengthy period,
resulting under extreme weather
Consequently, ABS does not in- for example while descending
tervene until very late, if at all. on a loose surface.
 Should a fault message result safety margin in genuine emer- What are the design
6 due to one of the driving condi- gencies. characteristics of the
tions described above, the ABS Take care when cornering. When BMW Motorrad ASC?
80 function can be reactivated by you apply the brakes on a cor-
The BMW Motorrad ASC is an
switching the ignition off and ner, the motorcycle's weight and
assistance system for the driver
then on again. momentum take over and even
and is designed for driving on
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
How important is regular public roads. Especially in at
unable to counteract their effects.
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maintenance? the limits of driving physics, the

driver has a considerable in-
Any technical system is al- Engine management fluence on the control options
ways only as good as its with BMW Motorrad of the ASC (shifting weight in
maintenance condition. ASC curves, loose loads).
To ensure that the BMW Motor- The system is not optimized for
rad Integral ABS is in an opti- with automatic Stability Con-
trol OE special requirements resulting
mally maintained condition, it is under extreme weather condi-
vital that the specified inspection How does ASC work? tions offroad or on the racetrack.
intervals be complied with. The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
z The BMW Motorrad ASC com-
pares the wheel speeds of the deactivated for these cases.
Reserves for safety
front and rear wheel. From the Even with ASC, physical
But remember: the potentially
speed difference the slip, and laws cannot be overridden.
shorter braking distances which
with it the stability reserves on The driver is always responsible
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
the rear wheel are determined. for adapting his/her driving style.
mits must not be used as an ex-
When a slip limit is exceeded, the Do not reduce the additional
cuse for careless riding. ABS is
engine torque is adapted by the safety provided with risky
primarily a means of ensuring a
engine management system. driving.
Special situations Rear wheel spinning in place On a slippery surface, the throt-
At an increasing angle, the accel- with front brake pulled (burn tle grip should never be suddenly 6
eration performance is increas- out). turned back completely without
Heating up on the main or aux- 81
ingly limited in accordance with pull the clutch at the same time.
physical laws. This can result in iliary stand at idle or with gear The engine braking torque can
delayed acceleration when com- engaged. cause the rear wheel to block,
ing out of very tight curves. resulting in an unstable driving
The ASC is reactivated by state. This case cannot be con-

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To detect spinning or slipping switching the ignition on and trolled by the BMW Motorrad
away of the rear wheel, the off and then driving at a speed ASC.
speeds of the front and above 3 mph (5 km/h).
rear wheel are compared. If Tire Pressure Control
implausible values are detected If the front wheel loses contact
to the ground during extreme TPC/RDC
over a longer period of time, the
ASC function is deactivated for acceleration, the ASC reduces with Tire Pressure Control
safety reasons and an ASC fault the engine torque until the front (TPC/RDC) OE
is indicated. The condition for a wheel touches the ground again.
In this case, BMW Motorrad Function
fault message is the completed z
self-diagnosis. recommends turning back the A sensor is located in each tire,
throttle twist grip somewhat to which measures the air temper-
In the following unusual driving
achieve a stable driving state ature and the inflation pressure
states, the BMW Motorrad ASC
again as quickly as possible. inside the tire and sends these
can be automatically deactivated.
values to the control unit.
Unusual driving conditions:
The sensors are equipped with
Driving on the rear wheel a centrifugal controller, which
(wheely) for a longer period does not enable the transmis-
with ASC deactivated. sion of the measured values un-
 til a speed of approx. 18 mph Inflation pressure within the the tire temperature. As a result,
6 (30 km/h) is reached. Before ini- permissible tolerance. the values displayed there do
tial reception of the tire inflation Inflation pressure at the limits not match the values shown in
82 pressure, -- is shown in the dis- of the permissible tolerance. the multifunction display in most
play for each tire. The sensors Inflation pressure outside the cases.
continue to transmit the mea- permissible tolerance.
sured values for approx. 15 min- Adjusting inflation
utes after the motorcycle comes Temperature pressure
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to a stop. compensation Compare the TPC/RDC value in

The control unit can manage four The tire inflation pressure is tem- the multifunction display with the
sensors, and as a result two sets perature dependent, i.e. it in- value on the back cover of the
of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- creases or decreases together Rider's Manual. The difference
sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC with the tire temperature. The between the two values must be
control unit is installed, however tire temperature is dependent on compensated with the air pres-
the wheels have no sensors, then the ambient temperature and on sure tester at the filling station.
an error message is output. the driving style and duration.
Example: According to the
z Tire inflation pressure The tire inflation pressures are Rider's Manual, the tire inflation
ranges shown temperature-compen- pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),
The TPC/RDC control unit distin- sated in the multifunction display; however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is
guishes between three tire infla- they refer to a tire temperature shown in the multifunction
tion pressure ranges matched to of 68 °F (20 °C). No temperature display. The tester at the
the motorcycle: compensation takes place in the filling station indicates 34.8 psi
inflation pressure testers at filling (2.4 bar). This value must be
stations, i.e. the measured tire in- increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to
flation pressure is dependent on 37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to
produce the correct tire inflation the chassis to all riding condi- completely encloses the plastic
pressure. tions, including while riding. element and sits on the steel 6
The combination of spring spring. Accordingly, the spring
ESA II Electronic base, damping and spring rate rate is lower, the less the sleeve 83
Suspension ensures the chassis geometry limits the expansion of the plastic
is always appropriate. element.
Adjustment
The static normal position is
with Electronic Suspension Ad- virtually maintained while riding.

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justment (ESA II) OE The different riding and loading
conditions are offset so that
Chassis adjustments the handling of the motorcycle
The proper type of loading must remains constant.
first be selected when the mo-
torcycle is stationary according to It is possible to electrically
the motorcycle's load. Depend- change the spring rate
ing on the damping selected for through the combination of a
this purpose, the damping lev- conventional coil spring with a
els are set on both spring struts plastic element (Elastogran), the z
and the spring base and spring lateral expansion of which can be
rate are set on the rear spring electrohydraulically limited using
strut. If the selected damping a displaceable sleeve. The more
is changed, the spring rate on the sleeve surrounds the plastic
the rear spring strut is also ad- element, the more its expansion
justed in addition to the damping is limited and the spring rate
of both spring struts. This en- increases. The highest spring
ables very precise adjustment of rate is achieved when the sleeve
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7
85
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Tire repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Accessories
z
 General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot ex- Onboard sockets
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
amine or test each product
Information on using onboard
of outside origin to ensure that it
86 the use of parts and accessories sockets:
can be used on or in connection
for your motorcycle that are ap-
with BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off
proved by BMW for this purpose.
constituting a safety hazard. Nor
Your authorized BMW Motorrad Onboard sockets are switched off
is this guarantee provided when
retailer is the right place to go automatically under the following
the official approval of a specific
Accessories

for genuine BMW parts and ac- conditions:

country has been granted. Tests
cessories,other BMW approved In case of insufficient battery
conducted by these instances
products, and expert advice on voltage to maintain the ability
cannot make provision for all op-
their installation and use. to start the motorcycle
erating conditions experienced by
These parts and products have If the maximum loadability
BMW motorcycles and, conse-
been tested by BMW for safety, specified in the technical data
z quently, they are not sufficient in
function and suitability. BMW is exceeded
some circumstances.
accepts product liability for these During starting
Use only parts and accessories
products. approved by BMW for your
Conversely, BMW is unable to Operating electrical acces-
motorcycle. sories
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning mod- You can start using electrical ac-
has not approved. ifications, comply with all the le- cessories only when the ignition
Observe the information on the gal requirements. The motorcy- is switched on. The accessory
importance of tire sizes for chas- cle must not infringe on national remains operational if the igni-
sis control systems ( 101). road-vehicle construction and tion is subsequently switched off.
use regulations of your country. Onboard sockets are switched off
approx. 15 minutes after switch-
ing off the ignition to reduce the
strain on the onboard electrical Opening case Pull gray release lever (OPEN)
system. upwards again while simultane- 7
ously pulling case lid 3 out of
Cable routing retainer. 87
The cables from the onboard
sockets to the auxiliary devices Close case
must be routed in such a way
that they:

Accessories
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steering an-
gle and the driving characteris-
tics Turn lock barrel into OPEN po-
Cannot be trapped sition.
z
Case
with case OA Press locks 1 of case lid into
locking devices 2 until they
engage.

Pull gray release lever 1

(OPEN) upward.
Lock straps 2 open.
 Press case lid against case
7 body.
The case volume is adapted to
88 the contents.
Accessories Removing case

Also press locks 3 of lock Press lock straps 1 outward

straps into locking devices 2 and pull upward.
until they engage. The maximum volume has
been set.
z Adjusting case volume
Only close case lid.
Turn lock barrel into RELEASE
position.

Close lock straps.

 Secure hold
7
89

Accessories
Pull black release lever 1 (RE- Pull black release lever 1 (RE-
LEASE) upwards while simul- LEASE) upwards while simulta- If a case wobbles or is difficult to
taneously pulling the case out- neously pushing the case into fit, it must be adapted to the gap
ward. upper mounting. between the upper and lower z
Then lift case out of lower Press black release lever (RE- mounting.
mounting. LEASE) downward until it en-
gages.
Mounting case Turn key in case lock in the
Hook case into lower mounting. direction of travel and remove.
7
90

Accessories

Use the screws 1 inside the case Remove screws 1 and side Position flat tire kit using a rub-
for this purpose. trim. ber strap as shown.
To protect the side panel
Tire repair kit
z from scratches, lay it on the
with tire repair kit OA seat.

Stowing tire repair kit

Removing seat ( 62).

Attach side trim and fit

screws 1.
Installing seat ( 62).
Maintenance

Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
8
91
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Maintenance
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rims and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 z
Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
 General instructions Onboard tool kit 3 Small screwdriver with
8 The 'Maintenance' chapter de- Standard tool kit
Phillips blade
Replacing front turn indi-
92 scribes work involving the check-
cator bulbs ( 114).
ing and replacement of wear
Replacing rear turn indi-
parts that can be performed with
cator bulbs ( 115).
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
Auxiliary tool kit
Maintenance

to be taken into account for

assembly, these are listed. An with special model K 1300 S
overview of all required tightening with HP package OE
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional main- 1 Reversible screwdriver with
z tenance and repair work is pro- Phillips and straight blade
vided in the Repair Manual for Removing battery
your motorcycle on DVD, which ( 119).
you can obtain from your autho- 2 TORX wrench, T25
rized BMW Motorrad retailer. with tire repair kit OA
Stow tire repair kit.
Special tools and thorough spe- ( 90).
cialized knowledge are required Removing battery com- 1 Open-ended wrench
to carry out some of the work partment cover ( 120). Wrench size: 8/10 mm
described here. If you are in 2 Torx wrench, T45
doubt, consult a certified work- Adjust footrests.
shop, preferably your authorized Adjust shift lever.
BMW Motorrad retailer.
3 Torx wrench T30 Make sure ground is level and
Adjust footbrake lever. firm and hold motorcycle at op- 8
4 Angled screwdriver with erating temperature vertically.
with center stand Generation 93
Phillips blade
Adjust shift lever. II OA
Make sure ground is level and
Engine oil firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its

Maintenance
Checking engine oil level center stand.
After longer motorcycle im- Read off the oil level from the
mobilization periods, en- Let the engine run in neutral
display 1.
gine oil can collect in the oil pan; for one minute.
this must be pumped into the oil Switch off ignition.
tank before the reading is taken. z
Here, the engine oil must be at
operating temperature. Checking
the oil level with the engine cold
or after a short trip leads to mis-
interpretations and therefore to
incorrect oil fill quantities.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.
 Topping up engine oil
8 Make sure ground is level and
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
94 firm and park motorcycle.
Removing seat ( 62). max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
Clean the area adjacent to the (Difference between MIN
oil filler opening. and MAX)
During an oil change: Observe
Maintenance

the dependence of the oil filling

quantity on the marking at po-
Specified level of engine sition 2.
oil

between MIN and MAX

z marking

If oil level is below MIN mark:

Topping up engine oil ( 94). Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill
location.
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Both too little and too
Have oil level corrected by much engine oil can lead to
a specialized workshop, engine damage.
preferably an authorized BMW
Always make sure that the oil
Motorrad retailer.
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
 Installing seat ( 62). Checking front brake pad
thickness 8
Brake system Make sure ground is level and 95
Checking brake operation firm and park motorcycle.
Squeeze the brake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.

Maintenance
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
Engine oil, capacity perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
3.7 quarts (3.5 l) (with filter
change (unmarked con-
Incorrect working practices z
endanger the reliability of
tainer)) Visually inspect left and right
the brakes.
1.1 gal (4 l) (with filter brake pads to determine their
Have all work on the brake sys-
change (larger marked thickness. Direction of view:
tem carried out by specialists.
container)) between wheel and front wheel
Have the brakes checked at control to brake calipers 1.
0.5 quarts (0.5 l) (Difference a specialist service facility,
between Min and Max) preferably an authorized BMW
Checking engine oil level Motorrad retailer.
( 93).
Reinstall engine oil fill location
cap.
 In order to ensure the operating
8 reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
96 are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facility,
Maintenance

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.
Check the brake pad thickness
Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad with visual inspection. Direction
limit thickness of view: from right to brake
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) Make sure ground is level and caliper 1.
z (Only friction material firm and park motorcycle.
without carrier plate. Wear
markings (grooves) must be
clearly visible.)

If the wear indicators are no

longer clearly visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
 In order to ensure the operating with center stand Generation
reliability of the brake system, II OA 8
make sure that the brake pads Make sure ground is level and
are not worn beyond their mini- 97
firm and place motorcycle on
mum thickness. its center stand.
Have the brake pads replaced Move handlebars into straight-
by a specialist service facility, ahead position.

Maintenance
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Rear brake-pad wear Checking front brake fluid
limit level
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) A low fluid level in the
(Only friction material with- brake reservoir can allow air z
out carrier plate. Brake disk to penetrate the brake system.
must not be visible through This significantly reduces braking
bore hole of inner brake efficiency.
pad.) Check brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at
regularly. brake-fluid reservoir 1.
If the brake rotor is visible: Make sure ground is level and The brake fluid level in the
Dropping below the mini- firm and hold motorcycle verti- brake-fluid reservoir drops
mum pad thickness leads cally. due to brake pad wear.
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
 authorized BMW Motorrad re-
8 tailer.

98 Checking rear brake fluid

level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
Maintenance

with center stand Generation

II OA A low fluid level in the
Front brake fluid level Make sure ground is level and brake reservoir can allow air
firm and place motorcycle on to penetrate the brake system.
its center stand. This significantly reduces braking
Brake fluid (DOT4)
z efficiency.
The brake fluid level must
Check brake fluid level
not fall below the MIN mark.
regularly.
(Brake fluid reservoir hor-
izontal, motorcycle stand- Check level of brake fluid in
ing upright and handlebars rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.
straight ahead) The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
If brake fluid level falls below the due to brake pad wear.
approved level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ist service facility, preferably an
 authorized BMW Motorrad re- Move handlebars into straight-
tailer. ahead position. 8
Clutch 99

Checking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly

Maintenance
perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
Rear brake fluid level felt:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialized workshop,
Read off clutch fluid level at
Brake fluid (DOT4) preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
reservoir 1. z
The brake fluid level must
The fluid level in the clutch
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-
Checking clutch fluid level fluid reservoir rises due to
Make sure ground is level and clutch wear.
zontal, motorcycle standing
upright) firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally. Clutch fluid level (visual
with center stand Generation check)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level: II OA
Clutch fluid level must not
Have the defect corrected as Make sure ground is level and drop.
soon as possible by a special- firm and place motorcycle on
ist service facility, preferably an its center stand.
 If clutch fluid level drops: Checking tire tread depth When the minimum tread depth
8 Unsuitable hydraulic fluids The handling of your mo- is reached:
could cause damage to the torcycle can already change Replace the worn tires.
100
clutch system. for the worse before the legally
No fluids may be poured in. prescribed minimum tread depth Wheels
is reached. Tire recommendation
Have the defect corrected as
Have tires replaced even be- For every size of tire, BMW
soon as possible by a special-
Maintenance

fore the minimum tread depth Motorrad has tested and

ist service facility, preferably an
is reached. approved certain makes as
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer. Make sure ground is level and roadworthy. BMW Motorrad
firm and park motorcycle. cannot evaluate the suitability of
Rims and Tires Measure tire tread depth in other tires, and can therefore
main tread grooves with wear take no responsibility for their
z Checking rims driving safety.
indicators.
Make sure ground is level and BMW Motorrad recommends
firm and park motorcycle. Tires have wear indicators
integrated into the main only using the tires tested and
Visually inspect rims for de- approved by BMW Motorrad.
fects. tread grooves. If the tire tread
has worn down to the level of Extensive information is available
Have damaged rims checked at your authorized BMW Motor-
and, if necessary, replaced the marks, the tire is completely
worn. The locations of the marks rad retailer or on the Internet at
by a specialist service facility, www.bmw-motorrad.com.
preferably an authorized BMW are indicated on the edge of the
Motorrad retailer. tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
Affect of wheel sizes on TPC/RDC sticker RDC sensor. During a tire
chassis control systems with Tire Pressure Control change it must be ensured 8
The wheel sizes play a major role (TPC/RDC) OE that the TPC/RDC sensor
is not damaged. Inform the 101
in the chassis control systems
ABS and ASC. Especially the di- BMW Motorrad retailer or the
ameter and width of the wheels specialized workshop of the TPC/
are stored in the control unit as RDC sensor.

Maintenance
the basis for all necessary calcu- Removing front wheel
lations. A change in these sizes
Make sure the ground is level
due to conversion to others than
and firm and park the motorcy-
the wheels installed as standard
cle.
equipment can seriously affect
the control comfort of these sys-
tems. The TPC/RDC sensors can z
The sensor wheels required for be damaged in case of im-
wheel speed detection must also proper tire mounting.
match the control systems in- Inform the authorized BMW
stalled and may not be replaced. Motorrad retailer or the
If you want to equip your mo- specialized workshop on the fact
torcycle with different wheels, that the wheel is equipped with a
please speak to a specialized TPC/RDC sensor.
workshop, and preferably a BMW
On motorcycles equipped with Remove screws 1 on left and
Motorrad retailer. In some cases
TPC/RDC, a corresponding right.
the data stored in the control
sticker is located on the wheel Pull out front wheel cover to-
units can be adapted to the new
rim at the position of the TPC/ ward front.
wheel sizes.
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102

Maintenance

Unclip two retaining clips 1 of Once the calipers have Push brake pads 3 apart
sensor cable on brake line. been removed, there is slightly by turning the brake
Mask off area of wheel rim that a risk of the brake pads being caliper 4 back and forth against
could be scratched in process pressed together to the extent the brake rotor 5.
z of removing brake calipers. that they cannot be slipped back Carefully pull brake calipers
over the brake disk on reassem- back to remove them from the
bly. brake rotors.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 2 of
left and right brake calipers.
 BMW Motorrad recommends loosen or remove the left axle
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel clamping screw. 8
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Remove right-hand axle clamp- 103
Mounting front wheel stand ing screw 2.
( 108).
Remove quick-release axle 3
while supporting wheel.
Roll front wheel forward to re-

Maintenance
move.

Remove screw 1 and take ABS Installing front wheel

sensor out of hole. Malfunctions may occur
Place motorcycle on an auxil- during control interventions
iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- by ABS and ASC if a wheel other
ommends BMW Motorrad rear than the standard wheel is in- z
wheel stand. stalled.
Installing rear-wheel stand The left axle clamping Please see the information on
( 110). screw fixes the threaded the effect of wheel sizes on the
bush in place in the front chassis control systems ABS
with center stand Generation suspension. A poorly aligned and ASC at the beginning of this
II OA threaded bush results in incorrect chapter.
Make sure ground is level and spacing between the ABS sensor
firm and place motorcycle on ring and the ABS sensor, and Threaded fasteners not
its center stand. therefor to ABS malfunctions or tightened to the specified
destruction of the ABS sensor. torque can work loose or their
Raise front of motorcycle until To ensure the proper alignment threads can suffer damage.
the front wheel can turn freely. of the threaded bush, do not Always have the tightening
 torques checked by a specialized
8 workshop, preferably an
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
authorized BMW Motorrad
104 retailer. 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
The front wheel must be Tighten the right-hand axle
installed right way round to clamping screw 2 with the
rotate in the correct direction. specified torque.
Maintenance

Observe the direction of rota-

tion arrows on the tires or on the Clamping bolt in wheel
rim. carrier Insert ABS sensor into hole
Roll front wheel into front and install screw 1.
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
wheel guide. Remove front wheel stand. Slide the brake calipers onto
z the rotors.
without center stand Genera-
tion II OA
Remove rear wheel stand.

Lift front wheel and install

quick-release axle 3 with Install securing screws 2 on left
torque. and right with specified torque.
 Press handbrake lever firmly with center stand Generation
Front brake caliper on
wheel carrier
a number of times until resis- II OA 8
tance point is noticeable. Make sure ground is level and
105
22 lb/ft (30 Nm) firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.

Maintenance
Install front wheel cover and fit z
screws 1 on right and left.
The cable of the wheel
Danger of burns from the
speed sensor could chafe Removing rear wheel hot exhaust system.
through if it comes into contact Place motorcycle on an auxil- Do not touch the exhaust sys-
with the brake disk. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- tem. If necessary, do not con-
Make sure that sensor cable is ommends BMW Motorrad rear tinue work until the exhaust sys-
routed correctly. wheel stand. tem has cooled down.
Snap the two retaining clips 1 Installing rear-wheel stand
( 110). Remove three screws 1 on the
for the sensor wire onto the
muffler cover 2.
brake line.
Take off cover.
Remove adhesive tape from
wheel rim.
 Engage first gear.
8
106

Maintenance

Loosen screw 3 on clamp far Remove screw 4 on the rear

enough that the clip can be footrest while supporting the
twisted. end muffler. Remove five screws 1 on rear
Do not remove sealing grease wheel, holding wheel as you do
z from clamp. so.
When using the BMW Motor-
rad rear wheel stand: remove
the lock washer.
Lower rear wheel to the ground
and roll out toward rear.
When using the BMW Motor-
rad rear wheel stand: remount
the lock washer.
First turn the end muffler
downward slightly and then
outward.
Installing rear wheel When using the BMW Motor- Turn the end muffler to its ini-
Malfunctions may occur rad rear wheel stand: remount tial position. 8
during control interventions the lock washer.
107
by ABS and ASC if a wheel other
than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on

Maintenance
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS
and ASC at the beginning of this
chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified Tighten screw 4 on the rear
Fit five screws 1 and tighten footrest with the appropriate z
torque can work loose or their
diagonally with specified torque.
threads can suffer damage.
torque.
Always have the tightening Muffler on passenger
torques checked by a specialized Tighten rear wheel on footrest
workshop, preferably an wheel flange
authorized BMW Motorrad 16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
retailer. Tightening sequence: diago-
nally
When using the BMW Motor-
rad rear wheel stand: remove 44 lb/ft (60 Nm)
the lock washer.
Roll and mount rear wheel onto
rear wheel support.
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108

Maintenance

Align end muffler so that speci- Align clip as shown. Position muffler cover 2 and fit
fied distance is complied with. Tighten screw 3 on the ball three screws 1.
pipe clip with the appropriate
Distance from muffler to without center stand Genera-
torque.
z tire tion II OA
Muffler with ball-joint Remove rear wheel stand.
min 0.8 in (min 20 mm) clamp on manifold

26 lb/ft (35 Nm)

Front wheel stand
Mounting front wheel
stand
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
for holding motorcycles without a
center or other auxiliary stands. A
motorcycle standing on the front
wheel stand and the rear wheel
alone can fall over. 8
Place the motorcycle on the cen-
ter stand or an auxiliary stand 109
before lifting it with the BMW
Motorrad front wheel stand.
Use basic stand with part

Maintenance
number (83 30 0 402 241) in
combination with front-wheel
adapter (83 30 0 402 243). Loosen adjusting screws 1. The sensor ring of the
Place motorcycle on an auxil- Push two mounting pins 2 far BMW Motorrad Integral
iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- enough apart that front sus- ABS can be damaged.
ommends BMW Motorrad rear pension fits between them. Only push the left mounting pin
wheel stand. Use locating pins 3 to set front so far inward that it does not z
Installing rear-wheel stand wheel stand to desired height. touch the sensor ring.
( 110). Center front wheel stand rela- Push two mounting pins 2
with center stand Generation tive to front wheel and push it through triangles of brake
II OA against front axle. caliper support toward inside
Make sure ground is level and so that front wheel can still be
firm and place motorcycle on rolled through.
its center stand. Tighten adjusting screws 1.
 Rear wheel stand Remove the lock washer 2; to
8 Installing rear-wheel
do so, press the unlock but-
ton 3.
110 stand Make sure ground is level and
Use basic stand with part num- firm and place the motorcycle
ber (83 30 0 402 245) with on its side stand.
rear axle adapter (83 30 0 402
250).
Maintenance

with special model K 1300 S

with HP package OE
If the motorcycle is resting
The included auxiliary stand is
on the center stand: The
used in accordance with the
motorcycle is raised too far at the
following description.
front, the center stand lifts off the
z ground and the motorcycle can
tip over to the side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the center stand Push rear wheel stand from left
remains on the ground. into rear axle.
Mount lock washer 2 from right
Apply uniform pressure to push
by pressing release button.
front wheel stand down and
raise motorcycle.

Set desired height of rear

wheel stand using bolts 1.
 Switch off the ignition.
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111

Maintenance
Position motorcycle upright To ensure a secure position,
while simultaneously pressing install lever 4 on the short side
grip of stand back so that both of the stand. Remove the covers 1 on the
stand rollers rest on ground. high-beam bulbs and/or the
Then press the grip down to Lamps cover 2 on the low-beam bulbs z
the ground. by turning counterclockwise.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam bulbs
The alignment of the con-
nector may differ from the
illustration depending on the bulb
to be replaced.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and park the motorcy-
cle.

Disconnect plug 3.
 where other than on its metal
8 socket base.

112

Maintenance

Remove spring strap 4 from Attach the plug 3.

detents and fold up.
Remove bulb 5.
Insert bulb 5 while ensuring
z Replace defective bulb. that the lug 6 is in the correct
position.
Bulbs for low-beam
headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beam

headlight
Install covers 1 for high-beam
H7 / 12 V / 55 W bulbs and/or cover 2 for low-
beam bulbs by turning clock-
To avoid contamination on the wise.
bulb's glass surface, never
touch or hold the bulb any- Install spring straps 4 in locks.
Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb.
bulb Bulb for parking light 8
Make sure the ground is level 113
and firm and park the motorcy-
cle. W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Switch off the ignition. To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new

Maintenance
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Remove bulb socket 3 from
the headlight housing from be-
low by turning it counterclock-
wise.
z

Unlock and disconnect plug

connection 1 beneath headlight
at position 2.
Insert bulb 4 into bulb socket.

Remove bulb 4 from bulb

holder.
 Replacing front turn
8 indicator bulbs
114 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and park the motorcy-
cle.
Switch off the ignition.
Maintenance

Install bulb socket 3 in head- Pull lamp housing on screw

light housing from below by connection side out of mirror
turning clockwise. housing.
Remove bulb holder 2 from
z lamp housing by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove screw 1.

Close connector 1 below head-

light.
 8
115

Maintenance
Remove bulb 3 from bulb Install bulb 3 in bulb socket. Install screw 1.
holder.
Replacing rear turn
Replacing defective bulb indicator bulbs
Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure the ground is level z
indicators, front and firm and park the motorcy-
cle.
W16W / 12 V / 16 W Switch off the ignition.
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Install bulb socket 2 in lamp
housing by turning clockwise.
Insert lamp housing in mirror
housing.
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116

Maintenance

Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into socket and Press bulb 2 into socket and
turn counterclockwise to re- install by turning clockwise.
move.

z Replace defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear

R10W / 12 V / 10 W
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
Pull lamp housing on screw bulb's glass surface, always use
connection side out of turn in- a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Insert lamp glass in turn indica-
dicator housing. tor housing.
 Jump-starting Make sure ground is level and
The wires leading to the
firm and park motorcycle. 8
Removing battery compartment
power socket do not have 117
cover ( 120).
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex- When jump-starting the engine,
cessively high current can lead do not disconnect the battery
to a cable fire or damage to the from the onboard electrical sys-
tem.

Maintenance
motorcycle electronics.
Do not use the onboard socket Allow the engine on the sup-
Install screw 1. to jump-start the engine of the port vehicle to run while jump-
motorcycle. starting.
Diode rear light Begin by clamping one end of
A short-circuit can result the red jumper cable to the
If more LEDs have burned out
if the crocodile clips of positive terminal of the dis- z
in the tail light than are indicated
the jump leads are accidentally charged battery and clamping
in the Technical Data below, the
brought into contact with the the other end to the positive
tail light bulb must be replaced.In
motorcycle. terminal of the donor battery.
this case:
Use only jump leads fitted with Then clamp one end of the
Contact a specialized work-
fully insulated crocodile clips at black jumper cable to the
shop, preferably an authorized
both ends. donor battery's negative
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Jump-starting with a donor- terminal while connecting
Maximum number of de- the other end to discharged
battery voltage higher than
fective LEDs in taillight battery's negative terminal.
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics. Start engine of the vehicle with
1 (Brake light/taillight (red))
The battery of the donor vehicle discharged battery in usual
1 (License plate light (white)) must have a voltage of 12 V. way; if engine does not start,
 wait a few minutes before re- Keep the surface of the battery torcycle. Using this charger, you
8 peating attempt in order to pro- clean and dry can keep the battery charged
tect starter motor and donor Do not open the battery during long periods when the
118 battery. motorcycle is not being used
Do not top up with water
Allow both engines to idle for a Be sure to read and comply without having to disconnect the
few minutes before disconnect- with the instructions for charg- battery from the motorcycle's
ing jumper cables. ing the battery on the following onboard systems. Additional in-
Disconnect jump lead from pages formation is available at your au-
Maintenance

negative terminals first, then Do not turn the battery upside thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
disconnect second lead from down
positive terminals. Charging connected
Installing battery compartment If the battery is not discon- battery
cover ( 121). nected, the onboard elec-
Charging the connected
z tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery directly at the bat-
Battery battery. This can cause the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
tery to run flat. If this happens,
Maintenance instructions motorcycle electronics.
warranty claims will not be ac-
Correct upkeep, recharging and To charge the battery via the
cepted.
storage will prolong the life of battery terminals, disconnect the
During driving breaks of more
the battery and are essential if battery first.
than four weeks, a trickle-charger
warranty claims are to be consid- should be connected to the If you switch on the igni-
ered. battery. tion and the multifunction
Compliance with the points be- display and indicator lights fail
BMW Motorrad has devel-
low is important in order to maxi- to light up, the battery is com-
oped a trickle-charger spe-
mize battery life: pletely flat (battery voltage be-
cially designed for compatibility
low 9 V). Attempting to charge a
with the electronics of your mo-
completely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage Comply with operating instruc- be recharged regularly. See the
to the motorcycle's electronics. tions of charger. instructions for caring for your 8
Always charge a completely If you are unable to battery. Always fully recharge
drained battery directly at the the battery before returning it to 119
charge the battery via
terminals of the disconnected the onboard socket, you use.
battery. may be using a charger that
Removing battery
Charging the battery via is not compatible with your
motorcycle's electronics. In this Removing battery compartment

Maintenance
the onboard socket is only
case, please charge the battery cover ( 120).
possible with suitable chargers.
directly at the terminals of the with anti-theft alarm OE
Unsuitable chargers can result in
damage to the motorcycle elec- disconnected battery. Switch off anti-theft alarm if
tronics. necessary.
Use BMW chargers with the Charging disconnected
Switch off ignition.
part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery z
(220 V) or, as applicable, Charge battery using a suitable
71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in charger.
doubt, charge the disconnected Comply with operating instruc-
battery directly at the terminals. tions of charger.
Charge disconnected battery Once the battery is fully
via onboard socket. charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
The motorcycle's onboard
the battery terminals.
electronics know when the
battery is fully charged. The In the case of longer peri-
onboard socket is switched off ods when the motorcycle is
when this happens. not being used, the battery must
 Installing battery If the motorcycle was dis-
8 Place battery in battery com- connected from the bat-
partment, positive terminal on tery for a longer time, the current
120 date must be entered in the in-
right in direction of travel.
strument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified workshop,
Maintenance

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer, for setting of
An incorrect disconnection
the date.
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting. Installing battery compartment
Always observe the proper cover ( 121).
z sequence.
Push retaining strap over bat- Setting clock ( 45).
Remove negative cable 1 first.
tery and install screws 3. Removing battery
Then remove positive cable 2.
Unscrew screws 3 and pull re- An incorrect installation se- compartment cover
taining bracket toward rear. quence increases the risk Make sure the ground is level
Lift battery upwards; if it is dif- of short-circuiting. and firm and park the motorcy-
ficult to move, moving it back Always observe the proper cle.
and forth will help. sequence.
First install positive battery ca-
ble 2.
Then install negative battery
cable 1.
 Installing battery
compartment cover 8
121

Maintenance
Remove screws 1.
Remove battery compartment
cover forward and upward Position battery compartment
while ensuring the anchorages cover at the rear and close
are in position 2. z
while ensuring the anchorages
are in position 2.
Install screws 1.
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8

Maintenance
122
Care

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9
123
Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cleaning sensitive motorcycle
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 z
Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 126
 Care products Washing your and pads are dry or braked until
9 BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle dry.

124 that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the
care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- effect of salt.
authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off Only use cold water to remove
retailer. BMW CareProducts insects and stubborn dirt from road salt.
have been materials tested, painted parts before washing the The high water pressure
Care

laboratory tested, and field tested motorcycle. of high-pressure cleaners

and provide optimum care and To prevent stains, do not wash (steam cleaners) can damage
z protection for the materials used the motorcycle immediately after seals, the hydraulic brake sys-
in your motorcycle. it has been exposed to bright tem, the electrical system and
The use of unsuitable sunlight and do not wash it in the the seat.
cleaning and care products sun. Do not use a steam jet or high-
can damage motorcycle Make sure that the motorcycle pressure cleaning equipment.
components. is washed frequently, especially
For cleaning, do not use any sol- during the winter months. Cleaning sensitive
vents such as nitro-thinners, cold To remove road salt, clean the motorcycle parts
cleaning agents, fuel or similar, motorcycle with cold water im-
and do not use cleaning agents mediately after every trip. Plastics
that contain alcohol. After washing the motor- If plastic parts are cleaned
cycle, after driving through using unsuitable cleaning
water or in the rain, braking can agents, the surfaces can be dam-
be delayed due to damp brake aged.
disks and brake pads. Do not use cleaning agents that
Brake early until the brake disks
contain alcohol, solvents or abra- Radiator Paint care
sives to clean plastic parts. Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly 9
'Fly sponges' or sponges with prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term 125
hard surfaces can also lead to gine due to inadequate cooling. effects of substances that dam-
scratches. For example, use a garden hose age the paint, especially if your
with low water pressure. motorcycle is ridden in areas
Fairings
Cooling fins can be bent with high air pollution or natural
Clean body panels with water

Care
easily. sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
When cleaning the radiator, en- pollen.
However, remove particularly ag-
z
Windscreens and headlight sure that the fins are not bent.
lenses made of plastic gressive materials immediately;
Clean off dirt and insects with a Rubber otherwise changes in the paint or
soft sponge and plenty of water. Treat rubber components with discoloration can occur. These
water or BMW rubber protection include spilled fuel, oil, grease,
Soften stubborn dirt and brake fluid as well as bird drop-
dead insects by covering coating agent.
pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW
the affected areas with a wet Using silicone sprays for Paint Cleaner are recommended
cloth. the care of rubber seals can for this.
cause damage.
Contamination of the paint finish
Chrome Do not use silicon sprays or is particularly easy to see after
Especially in the case of road other care products that contain the motorcycle has been washed.
salt, carefully clean chrome parts silicon. Remove this type of soiling with
with plenty of water and BMW cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
ish for additional treatment. Motorrad recommends remov-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
 mover. Then add a protective Park motorcycle in a dry room,
9 wax coating to the paint at these raising it to remove weight
locations. from both wheels.
126
Protective wax coating Returning motorcycle
To preserve the finish of your to use
motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Remove the protective wax
ommends using BMW Car Wax
Care

coating.
or agents that contain carnauba Clean the motorcycle.
z or synthetic waxes. Install a charged battery.
A sure sign that the paint must Before starting: Observe
be protected, is the fact that wa- checklist.
ter no longer pearls up on it.

Storing motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle.
Removing battery ( 119).
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, and the main and side
stand pivots with a suitable lu-
bricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g., Vaseline).
Technical data

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
10
127
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
z
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
 Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start
128 Possible cause Remedy
Side stand is extended Retract side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.
No fuel in tank Refueling ( 74).
Technical data

Battery drained Charge battery.

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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
10
129
Front brake caliper on wheel
carrier
M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Clamping bolt in wheel carrier

Technical data
M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid z
Muffler on passenger footrest
M8 x 30 16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
Muffler with ball-joint clamp on
manifold
M8 x 60 26 lb/ft (35 Nm)
Cover on muffler
M5 x 8 2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
 Rear wheel Value Valid
10 Tighten rear wheel on wheel
130 flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40 diagonally
44 lb/ft (60 Nm)
Footrests Value Valid
Technical data

Footrest on bracket
M8 x 20 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with HP
footrest sys-
tem OA
Foot piece on foot lever
z
M6 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) with HP
footrest sys-
tem OA
Foot piece on foot lever
M6 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) with HP
footrest sys-
tem OA
Engine
Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke in-
10
line engine, angled 55° toward front. With four 131
valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead
camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled,
electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cas-
sette transmission, dry-sump lubrication

Technical data
Displacement 1293 cc (1293 cm3)
Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm)
Piston stroke 2.5 in (64.3 mm)
Compression ratio 13:1
Rated output 175 hp (129 kW), - at engine speed: 9250 min-1
z
with power reduction 79 kW OE 107 hp (79 kW), - at engine speed: 9000 min-1
Torque 103 lb/ft (140 Nm), - at engine speed: 8250 min-1
with power reduction 79 kW OE 87 lb/ft (118 Nm), At: 3750 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 11000 min-1
Idle speed 1050±50 min-1
 Fuel
10 Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded
132 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON)
91 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5 gal (Approx. 19 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Technical data

BMW recommends the use of BP fuel

Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change (unmarked
z container)
1.1 gal (4 l), with filter change (larger marked
container)
0.5 quarts (0.5 l), Difference between Min and
Max
products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes
Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 Engine oil, API SL / JASO MA2
≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

BMW recommends
SAE 5W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with wet clutch, API SJ
/ JASO MA2 10
≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) 133
SAE 10W-50 Engine oil for motorcycles with wet clutch, API SJ
/ JASO MA2
≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

Technical data
BMW recommends

Clutch
Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch

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 Transmission
10 Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in
134 engine housing
Transmission gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio
2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear
1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear
Technical data

1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear

1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear
1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear
0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angle drive

z Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW
Motorrad paralever
Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.82 (31:11)
Running gear
Front wheel
10
135
Type of front suspension Double leading link
Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with coil pressure spring and
single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber.
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA Central spring strut with single-tube gas-pressure

Technical data
II) OE shock absorber and electric adjustable rebound-
stage damping.
Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), On wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW
Motorrad paralever z
Type of rear suspension Central strut with coil spring and single-tube gas-
filled shock absorber controlled by linkage system.
Infinitely-variable adjustment of spring preload and
rebound rate
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA Central strut with coil and elastomer spring
II) OE assembly with single-tube, gas-filled shock
absorber. Electrically adjustable control of
suspension damping and spring preload/spring
rate
Spring travel, rear 5.3 in (135 mm), On wheel
 Brakes
10 Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis-
136 ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper
and fixed brake disk
Technical data

Brake-pad material, rear Organic

Wheels and tires

Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire
approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad
z retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor-
rad.com.
Front wheel
Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Front tire designation 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear wheel
Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
10
137
Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"
Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold

Technical data
Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold

Electrical system
Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 5 A
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug- z
in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit is
active as soon as the ignition is switched on after
the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 12 Ah
10 Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
138
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New
Bulbs
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Technical data

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V
Bulb of license plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 1, Brake light/taillight (red)
1, License plate light (white)
z
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front W16W / 12 V / 16 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Frame
Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-on
10
tubular steel rear frame 139
Location of type plate On right wheel carrier
Location of vehicle identification number Front right side frame section

Technical data
Dimensions
Motorcycle length 86.5 in (2196 mm)
Motorcycle height 48.1 in (1221 mm), Across windshield at DIN un-
laden weight
Motorcycle width 35.6 in (905 mm), Across mirrors
Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver z
with low double seat OE 31.1 in (790 mm), Without driver
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm), Without driver
with low double seat OE 70.1 in (1780 mm), Without driver
 Weights
10 Unladen weight 560 lbs (254 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
140 road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE
Permissible gross weight 1014 lbs (460 kg)
Maximum payload 454 lbs (206 kg)
Technical data

Riding specifications
Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

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Service

Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 142
11
141
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Service
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 z
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
 Reporting safety defects
11 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
142 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Service

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
z To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
BMW Motorrad Service To ensure that your BMW con- of a breakdown (Mobile Service,
With its worldwide service net- sistently remains in optimal con- breakdown assistance, vehicle re- 11
dition BMW Motorrad urges you covery and retrieval, etc.).
work, BMW Motorrad can attend 143
to observe the recommended Contact your authorized BMW
to you and your motorcycle in
service intervals. Motorrad retailer for additional
over 100 countries around the
Have all maintenance and repair information on available mobility-
globe. BMW Motorrad retailers
work confirmed in the "Service" maintenance services.
have the technical information
chapter in this manual. For gen-

Service
and expertise needed to conduct
reliable service and repairs cover- erous treatment of claims sub- Maintenance work
ing every aspect of your BMW. mitted after the warranty period BMW Pre-Delivery Check
You can find the nearest BMW has expired (goodwill), evidence z
The BMW pre-delivery check is
Motorrad retailer by visiting our of regular maintenance is essen-
carried out by your authorized
Internet site at "www.bmw- tial.
BMW Motorrad retailer before it
motorrad.com". turns over the motorcycle to you.
You can obtain information on
If this maintenance and re- the contents of the BMW Ser-
pair work is performed inex-
BMW Running-in Check
vices from your BMW Motorrad
pertly, there is a danger of dam- retailer. The BMW running-in check
age and associated safety risks. must be carried out between
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad Mobility 300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls
having corresponding work on (1200 km).
Services
your motorcycle carried out by a
specialized workshop, preferably The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-
by an authorized BMW Motorrad vices furnish you and your new
retailer. BMW motorcycle with extra se-
curity by offering a wide array of
assistance services in the event
 BMW Service
11 BMW Service is carried out once
144 a year. The scope of the ser-
vices performed may be depen-
dent on the vehicle owner and
the mileage driven. Your BMW
Motorrad retailer confirms that
the service has been performed
Service

and enters the date for the next

service.
z For drivers who drive long dis-
tances annually, it may be neces-
sary to come in for service before
the entered date. In this case a
corresponding maximum odome-
ter reading will also be entered in
the confirmation of service. If this
odometer reading is reached be-
fore the next service date, service
must be performed sooner.

The service display in the multi-

function display reminds you of
the next service date approx. one
month or 621 miles (1000 km)
before the entered values.
Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in
145
Check Check
Conducted Conducted

on on

Service
Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest z
on
or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

11 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
146
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
11
147
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

11 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
148
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
11
149
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

 Confirmation of service
11 The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any
150 special campaign (recall) work carried out.
Work carried out Odometer Date
Service reading

z
Work carried out Odometer Date
reading 11
151

Service
z
 A B Brake pads
12 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery
Charging connected
Check front, 95
ABS Check rear, 96
152 Control, 18 battery, 118 Running in, 71
Operating, 52 Charging disconnected Brakes
Self-diagnosis, 69 battery, 119 Adjusting handlebar lever, 55
Technology in detail, 78 Closing battery Checking operation, 95
Warning indicators, 37 compartment, 121 Safety instructions, 72
Index

Accessories Installing, 120 Technical data, 136

z General instructions, 86 Location, 15
Ambient temperature Maintenance instructions, 118 C
Display, 27 Opening battery Case
Ice warning, 37 compartment, 120 Operating, 87
Anti-theft alarm Removing, 119 Checklist, 68
Indicator lamp, 21 Technical data, 137 Clock
Warning indicator, 41 Adjusting, 45
Warning for battery charge
ASC current, 35 Clutch
Control, 18 Adjusting handlebar lever, 54
Brake fluid
Operating, 53 Checking fluid level at rear, 98 Checking fluid level, 99
Self-diagnosis, 70 Checking front fluid level, 97 Checking operation, 99
Technology in detail, 80 Front reservoir, 15 Fluid reservoir, 11
Warning indicator, 38 Rear reservoir, 15 Technical data, 133
Average values Confirmation of maintenance
Resetting, 48 work, 145
Coolant Oil level indicator, 28 Fuel reserve
Overtemperature warning Technical data, 132 Range, 27 12
indicator, 34 Topping up, 94 Warning indicator, 34
153
Currentness of this manual, 7 Warning for engine oil level, 37 Fuses
Warning for engine oil Technical data, 137
D
Damping pressure, 35
H
Adjusting, 58 Equipment, 7 Hazard warning flashers

Index
Rear adjuster, 11 ESA Control, 18
Control, 18 Operating, 50
Dimensions
Technical data, 139 Operating, 58
Headlight
z
Technology in detail, 83 Adjusting for RHD/LHD
E traffic, 61
Electrical system F
Footrests Adjusting headlight range, 61
Technical data, 137
Adjustable, 13, 17 Headlight range, 61
Emergency ON/OFF switch, 19
Adjusting, 55 Headlight range adjustment, 11
Operating, 51
Frame Heated handlebar grips
Engine
Technical data, 139 Control, 19
Starting, 68
Front wheel stand Operating, 51
Technical data, 131 Mounting, 108 Helmet holder
Warning for engine Fuel Position on motorcycle, 20
electronics, 34 Fill location, 15 Securing helmet, 63
Engine oil Refueling, 74 Horn, 18
Checking level, 93 Technical data, 132
Fill level indicator, 15
Fill location, 20
 I Replacing parking light Mirrors
12 Ignition
Switching off, 44
bulb, 113 Adjusting, 57
Replacing rear light, 117 Mobility Services, 143
154 Switching on, 44 Replacing rear turn indicator Motorcycle
Immobilizer bulbs, 115 Care, 123
Spare key, 45 Technical data, 138 Cleaning, 123
Warning indicator, 34 Warning for bulb failure, 36 Parking, 73
Indicator lights, 21
Index

Lights Returning to use, 126

Overview, 25 Control, 18 Securing with straps, 75
z Instrument cluster Headlight low beam, 49 Storage, 126
Ambient light sensor, 21
Operating headlight flasher, 49 Multifunction display, 21
Overview, 21
Operating headlight high Control, 18
J beams, 49 Meaning of symbols, 25
Jump-starting, 117 Operating parking light, 49 Overview, 24
Parking lights, 48 Selecting display readings, 47
K Luggage Multifunction switch
Keys, 44 Loading information, 66 General view, left, 18
Luggage loops General view, right, 19
L
Lamps Position on motorcycle, 20
Use, 63 O
Replacing front turn indicator Odometer and tripmeters
bulbs, 114 Control, 18
M
Replacing high-beam bulb, 111 Resetting, 48
Maintenance
Replacing low-beam bulb, 111 General instructions, 92 Onboard socket, 11
Maintenance intervals, 143 Information on use, 86
Onboard toolkit Rear-wheel stand Spring preload
Contents, 92 Mounting, 110 Adjusting, 57 12
Position on motorcycle, 20 Refueling, 74 Rear adjuster, 11 155
Overview of warning Rider's Manual (US Model) Starting, 68
indicators, 30 Position on motorcycle, 20 Control, 19
Overviews Running gear Steering lock
Instrument cluster, 21 Technical data, 135 Locking, 44
Left side of motorcycle, 11 Running in, 71

Index
Switching off, 73
Left side of motorcycle, special Symbols
model, 13, 17 S z
Meaning, 25
Multifunction display, 24 Safety instructions
Multifunction switch, left, 18 Brakes, 72 T
Multifunction switch, right, 19 On riding, 66 Tachometer, 21
Right side of motorcycle, 15 Seat Technical data
Installing, 62 Battery, 137
Underneath seat, 20
Warning and indicator Locking mechanism, 11 Brakes, 136
lamps, 25 Removing, 62 Bulbs, 138
Service, 143 Clutch, 133
P Reporting safety defects, 142 Dimensions, 139
Passenger seat cover, 13 Service display, 26 Electrical system, 137
Removing, 62 Shifting gear Engine, 131
Pre-ride check, 69 Gearshift assistant, 71 Engine oil, 132
Spark plugs Frame, 139
R Technical data, 138
Rear-wheel drive Fuel, 132
Technical data, 134 Speedometer, 21 Rear-wheel drive, 134
 Running gear, 135 Transmission Immobilizer, 34
12 Spark plugs, 138 Technical data, 134 Tire Pressure Monitor, 39
Standards, 7 Troubleshooting chart, 128 Warning lamps, 21
156
Transmission, 134 Turn indicators Overview, 25
Weights, 140 Control, 18 Weights
Operating, 49 Payload table, 20
Wheels and tires, 136
Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Type plate, 15 Technical data, 140
Index

Display, 28 Wheels
V Checking rims, 100
Rim sticker, 101 Vehicle Identification Number, 15
z Technology in detail, 81 Installing front wheel, 103
Warning indicators, 39 W Installing rear wheel, 107
Tire repair kit Warning indicators Removing front wheel, 101
Location, 90 ABS, 37 Removing rear wheel, 105
Tires Anti-theft alarm, 41 Size change, 101
Checking tire inflation ASC, 38 Technical data, 136
pressure, 60 Battery charge current, 35
Checking tire tread depth, 100 Bulb defective, 36
Inflation pressure table, 20 Coolant temperature, 34
Inflation pressures, 137 Display, 29
Recommendation, 100 Engine electronics, 34
Running in, 71 Engine oil level, 37
Technical data, 136 Engine oil pressure, 35
Torques, 129 Fuel reserve, 34
Ice warning, 37
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifi-
cation as purchased, the acces-
sories fitted or the national-mar-
ket specification. No claims will
be entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.
The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart.

Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded
91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON)
91 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5 gal (Approx. 19 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold
Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold

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Possible loss of stopping power at front
brake.
Screen insert 1 in the front brake-fluid reservoir
always has to be replaced on completion of work
that affects the level of fluid in the front braking
circuit (for example replacing brake pads or
changing brake fluid). Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

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Möglicher Bremsleistungsverlust an der Perte possible d'efficacité du frein avant.
Vorderradbremse. Après des travaux qui influent sur le niveau
Nach allen Arbeiten, die Einfluss auf den de liquide de frein dans le circuit de frein avant
Flüssigkeitsstand im vorderen Bremskreislauf (p. ex. remplacement des plaquettes ou
haben (z. B. Bremsbeläge erneuern oder Brems- renouvellement du liquide de frein), il est
flüssigkeit wechseln), muss der Gittereinsatz 1 impératif de remplacer la grille 1 à l'intérieur du
im vorderen Ausgleichsbehälter für Bremsflüs- réservoir de liquide de frein avant. Adressez-
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Posible pérdida de la capacidad de frenado Framhjulsbromsens bromseffekt kan
en el freno de la rueda delantera. försämras.
Una vez finalizados todos los trabajos que influyen Efter alla arbeten som påverkar vätskenivån i den
en el nivel de líquido del circuito de freno främre bromskretsen (t.ex. byte av bromsbelägg
delantero (p. ej., cambio de las pastillas de freno o eller hydraulvätska) måste gallerinsatsen 1 i det
del líquido de frenos), se tiene que sustituir la rejilla främre expansionskärlet för hydraulvätska bytas
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Possibile diminuzione dell'effetto frenante Na alle reparaties, die invloed kunnen hebben op
del freno della ruota anteriore. het remvloeistofpeil in het voorremcircuit (bijv.
Dopo aver eseguito tutti i lavori che comportano remblokken vervangen of remvloeistof
delle variazioni nel livello del liquido nel circuito verversen), moet het rasterelement 1 in het
freni anteriore (ad es. sostituzione delle pastiglie voorste remvloeistofreservoir worden vervangen.
o del liquido freni), occorre sostituire l'inserto 1 Hiervoor contact opnemen met een specialist, bij
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Possible loss of stopping power at front 전륜 휠 브레이크의 브레이크 성능 손실 가능.
brake. 전방 브레이크 회로의 액체 레벨에 영향을
Screen insert 1 in the front brake-fluid reservoir 미치는 모든 정비 작업(예: 브레이크 패드 교환 또는
always has to be replaced on completion of work 브레이크액 교환) 후에는 브레이크액 전방 보정
that affects the level of fluid in the front braking 탱크의 그릴 인서트 1 를 교체해야 합니다. 이
circuit (for example replacing brake pads or 작업은 전문 정비소에 문의하십시오.
changing brake fluid). Please contact a specialist BMW Motorrad 파트너에게 맡기는 것이 가장
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Возможная потеря тормозного действия
フロントブレーキでブレーキパワー損失のおそ
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れのある場合。
После выполнения всех работ, которые
フロントブレーキサーキット内フルードレベルに影響
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тормозном контуре (например, замена
フルードの交換など）の後、フロントブレーキフルー
тормозных колодок или замена тормозной
ドリザーバータンク内グリルインサート 1
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Możliwa utrata skuteczności hamowania Ön frende olası fren gücü kaybı.
hamulca przedniego koła. Ön fren devresindeki sıvı seviyesi üzerinde
Po zakończeniu wszystkich prac mających wpływ etkili olacak tüm çalışmalardan sonra (örneğin
na poziom płynu w przednim obiegu fren balatalarının değiştirilmesi veya fren sıvısının
hamulcowym (np. po wymianie klocków değiştirilmesi), ön fren hidroliği genleşme
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Depois de se efectuarem todos os trabalhos que
Πιθανή απώλεια ισχύος φρένων στο φρένο têm influência sobre o nível do líquido no circuito
μπροστινού τροχού. de travão dianteiro (p. ex., substituir pastilhas de
Μετά από κάθε εργασία, που επηρεάζει τη travão ou mudar o óleo dos travões), é
στάθμη υγρών στο μπροστινό κύκλωμα φρένων necessário substituir a grelha 1 no depósito de
(π.χ. αντικατάσταση τακακιών φρένων ή αλλαγή compensação dianteiro para o óleo dos travões.
υγρών φρένων), πρέπει να αντικαθιστάτε το Para o efeito, dirigir-se a uma oficina
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Aina sellaisten töiden jälkeen, joilla on vaikutusta După toate lucrările care influenţează nivelul de
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jarrupalojen tai jarrunesteen vaihto), täytyy înlocuirea plăcuţelor de frână sau a lichidului de
jarrunesteen etumaisen tasaussäiliön ritilä 1 frână), trebuie înlocuit cartuşul grilă 1 din vasul
vaihtaa. Käänny tässä asiassa ammattitaitoisen de expansiune pentru lichidul de frână din faţă.
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Възможна загуба на спирачна сила в
Možná strata brzdného výkonu na brzde
спирачката на предното колело.
predného kolesa.
След всички дейности, които оказват влияние
Po skončení všetkých prác, ktoré majú vplyv na
върху нивото на течността в предния
stav kvapaliny v prednom brzdovom okruhu
спирачен кръг (напр. смяна на спирачните
(napr. výmena brzdového obloženia alebo
накладки или на спирачната течност), трябва
brzdovej kvapaliny), musí byť vymenená
да се смени елементът на решетката 1 в
mriežková vložka 1 v prednej expanznej nádobke
предния изравнителен контейнер за спирачна
brzdovej kvapaliny. V tejto súvislosti sa obráťte
течност. За целта се обърнете към
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Možna izguba zavorne moči na zavori za Az elsőkerékfék fékteljesítménye
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Po vseh delih, ki vplivajo na nivo zavorne količine Minden olyan munka után, amikor az első fékkör
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zavornih ploščic ali menjava zavorne tekočine), je vagy fékfolyadék cseréje esetén), az első
treba zamenjati mrežasti vložek 1 v sprednji fékfolyadéktartály 1 jelű szűrőbetétjét újra kell
izenačevalni posodi za zavorno tekočino. V zvezi cserélni. Ilyen esetben forduljon szakszervizhez,
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Možná ztráta brzdného účinku brzdy
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Po skončení všech prací, které mají vliv na stav
kapaliny v předním brzdovém okruhu (např.
výměna brzdového obložení nebo brzdové
kapaliny), musí být vyměněna mřížková vložka 1
v přední expanzní nádobce brzdové kapaliny.
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