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Maintenance Instructions
K 1200 RS

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
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Please note

d Warning:
This symbol indicates precau-
tions and measures which are
essential in protecting the rider
or other persons from severe or
fatal injury.

e Important:
Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render the
warranty invalid.

L Note:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
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Dear motorcycle enthusiast

1
1

For safety reasons and to main-

BMW Service
tain the value of your motorcy- Consequently, we recommend
cle, regular maintenance that you have service work car-
intervals have been laid down. ried out by the specially trained
Always keep to the specified experts at your BMW motorcy-
maintenance intervals. This is cle dealer, and have this con-
the only way to ensure that war- firmed in the Maintenance
ranty claims are not invalidated. Instructions.
The contents of maintenance Authorised BMW motorcycle
schedules can change for dealers are supplied with the
safety reasons, owing to latest technical information and
changes of materials, for exam- have the necessary technical
ple. know-how and specially trained
Your authorised BMW Motorrad staff.
dealer is best qualified to pro- It is advisable to contact your
vide details of the currently authorised BMW motorcycle
specified Service, Inspection dealer if you have any questions
and Annual Service work regarding your motorcycle.
needed. Authorised BMW motorcycle
dealers are fully informed about
Important: all aspects of your motorcycle
BMW refuses to accept liability and will gladly advise and assist
for damage or consequential you.
damage due to repairs or serv-
ice work carried out by other Best wishes,
than BMW-authorised work-
shops. BMW Motorrad
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Important safety information

1 Note, however, that BMW is


2 unable to accept liability for
spare parts and accessories
which it has not approved.
BMW Service

BMW cannot assess every sin-


gle product of outside origin in
order to decide whether it can
be used on or with a BMW vehi-
cle without constituting a safety
hazard.

Nor is approval by an official


technical inspection authority,
or even the granting of a gen-
eral operating permit or a certif-
icate issued by the tyre
For your own safety, use only manufacturer necessarily a suf-
genuine BMW spare parts and ficient guarantee, since these
accessories approved by test procedures are not always
BMW. adequate.
If you choose genuine accesso-
ries and spare parts that have Genuine BMW spare parts,
been tested and approved by BMW accessories and other
BMW, you can be sure that the BMW-approved products, as
appropriate tests have been well as skilled advice and
carried out to confirm their suit- assistance concerning all these
ability for use on your motorcy- items, are available from all
cle. BMW accepts product authorised BMW Motorrad
liability only for these products. dealers.
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Maintenance work

1
Maintenance work is divided up 3
into Service, Inspection and
Annual Service.

BMW Service
BMW Inspection 1,000 km
BMW Running-in Check after
the first 1,000 km.
BMW Service
After the first 10,000 km
and every further 20,000 km
(30,000 kms …, 50,000 km …,
70,000 km …)

L
BMW Inspection
After the first 20,000 km Note:
and every further 20,000 km Every BMW Motorrad dealer
(40,000 km…, 60,000 km …, has a fixed scale of charges
80,000 km …) based on work times and care-
BMW Annual Service fully calculated hourly rates.
Certain items of maintenance Fuel, lubricants and similar sub-
work depend on elapsed time stances, filters, gaskets etc. are
as well as the distance the charged separately.
motorcycle has covered. They
should therefore be carried out Maintenance schedule
at least once a year (e.g. chang- If you like, you can view the cur-
ing the brake fluid). rent maintenance schedule for
If these items cannot be carried your motorcycle on the Internet
out during a Service or an and download the file from
Inspection, an Annual Service www.bmw-motorrad.com/
must be performed. maintenance.
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Maintenance confirmations

BMW BMW Service


Pre-delivery check 10,000 km

1 Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with


4 manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading


BMW Service

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Inspection BMW Inspection


1,000 km 20,000 km

Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with


manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service BMW Service


30,000 km 50,000 km

Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with 1


manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions 5

Odometer reading Odometer reading

BMW Service
Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Inspection BMW Inspection


40,000 km 60,000 km

Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with


manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service BMW Service


70,000 km 90,000 km

1 Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with


6 manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading


BMW Service

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Inspection BMW Inspection


80,000 km 100,000 km

Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with


manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service BMW Service


110,000 km 130,000 km

Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with 1


manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions 7

Odometer reading Odometer reading

BMW Service
Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Inspection BMW Inspection


120,000 km 140,000 km

Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with


manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Annual Service BMW Annual Service


Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed:


1 Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
8 yes no yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no yes no
BMW Service

Clutch fluid changed: Clutch fluid changed:


Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no
Coolant changed: Coolant changed:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Annual Service BMW Annual Service


Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed:


Wheel circuit/brake system - Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year every year
yes no yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no yes no
Clutch fluid changed: Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no
Coolant changed: Coolant replaced:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Annual Service BMW Annual Service


Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed:


Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year 1
yes no yes no 9
Control circuit - every 2 years Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no yes no

BMW Service
Clutch fluid changed: Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no
Coolant changed: Coolant changed:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Annual Service BMW Annual Service


Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions

Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed:


Wheel circuit/brake system - Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year every year
yes no yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no yes no
Clutch fluid changed: Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no
Coolant changed: Coolant changed:
Every 2 years Every 2 years
yes no yes no

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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Confirmation of service work

Record of all work carried out in workshop


Odometer
Work details reading Date

1
10
BMW Service

The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and


repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
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Confirmation of service work

Record of all work carried out in workshop


Odometer
Work details reading Date

1
11

BMW Service

The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and


repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
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Confirmation of service work

Record of all work carried out in workshop


Odometer
Work details reading Date

1
12
BMW Service

The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and


repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
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Confirmation of service work

Record of all work carried out in workshop


Odometer
Work details reading Date

1
13

BMW Service

The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and


repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
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Confirmation of service work

Odometer renewed Odometer renewed

Odometer reading is not total Odometer reading is not total


distance covered. distance covered.
1 Odometer reading Odometer reading
14
BMW Service

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

Odometer renewed Odometer renewed

Odometer reading is not total Odometer reading is not total


distance covered. distance covered.

Odometer reading Odometer reading

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature


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General instructions

2
15

Maintenance and care


Your motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronic
(MOTRONIC) engine manage-
ment and a high-output ignition
system.
If you intend to perform the

d Warning:
maintenance and general care
work described in the following
When the engine is running or section yourself, you must pos-
the ignition is switched on, do sess the necessary knowledge
not touch electrically live of technical matters and
components, terminals or mechanical skills.
wiring. Your motorcycle is built to high
– Risk of fatal accident! technological standards. Spe-
Work on the electrical system cial tools and purpose-
only when the circuit has designed diagnosis and testing
been interrupted (switch off equipment, together with the
ignition). For greater safety, appropriate knowledge, are
disconnect and insulate the needed to keep your motorcy-
negative battery lead. cle in optimum working order.
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General instructions

2
16
Maintenance and care

Your authorised BMW Motorrad


dealer possesses the neces-
sary technical know-how and
employs company-trained staff.
He can guarantee that your
motorcycle is always main-
tained in a fault-free technical
condition.
Remember: the safety and reli-
ability of your motorcycle are
the most important considera-
tions. BMW refuses to accept liability
You should therefore not for damage or consequential
attempt any complex repair or damage due to repairs or serv-
maintenance tasks. ice work carried out by other
Keep to the specified Inspec- than BMW-authorised work-
tion and Service intervals. shops.
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General instructions

2
17

Technical modifications Maintenance and care

d Warning:
The data stored in the
MOTRONIC control unit is the
result of extensive experi-
mental and testing work.
Tampering with the
MOTRONIC control unit rep-
resents an increased safety
risk for the rider.

L Note:
Tampering with the MOTRONIC
control unit invalidates the war-
ranty.
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General instructions

2
18
Maintenance and care

There is only limited scope for


technical modifications to the
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning Genuine BMW parts
such modifications, comply For reasons of safety, use only
with all the legal requirements. genuine BMW parts and acces-
The vehicle must not infringe sories.
your national road-vehicle con- Genuine BMW parts are identi-
struction and use regulations. cal with those fitted to your
Your authorised BMW Motorrad motorcycle as original equip-
dealer will gladly advise you on ment.
technical requirements, the BMW Motorrad refuses to
manufacturer’s recommenda- accept any liability whatsoever
tions and the overall benefit for other-make spare parts and
likely to be obtained. accessories.
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Troubleshooting chart

Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start


Possible cause Remedy See b Page
Wrong ignition key Ignition key in ON Rider’s Manual
position position b Chapter 1
2
19
Kill switch is off Move kill switch to Rider’s Manual
centre position b Chapter 3

Maintenance and care


Side stand extended, Select neutral or Rider’s Manual
gear selected retract side stand b Chapter 3
and pull clutch lever
Gear engaged, clutch Select neutral or pull Rider’s Manual
not released clutch lever b Chapter 3

No fuel in tank Refuel Rider’s Manual


b Chapter 1

Fuel pump not work- Blown fuse 4 b 49


ing
Incorrect operation of Rider’s Manual
twistgrip b Chapter 1
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Troubleshooting chart

Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start


Possible cause Remedy See b Page
Blocked air filter Renew

2 element
Defective spark plug Renew
20

Spark plug/leads or Blow out/dry with


Maintenance and care

caps wet compressed air


Insufficient battery Recharge battery b 50
charge

L Note:
It is advisable to have other
L Note:
More detailed technical infor-
faults – not described on pages mation is available in the follow-
15 ... 60 – attended to by a spe- ing publications:
cialist workshop, preferably an – BMW Repair Manual
authorised BMW Motorrad – BMW electrical circuit-dia-
dealer. grams brochure
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Removing the front wheel

1
2
21
2

Maintenance and care


3

• Place the motorcycle on its


main stand on a flat, firm sur-
face Removing the front mud-
guard

d Warning:
• Remove 1 screw 2 on left and
right
Make sure that the motorcy- • Remove 1 screw 3 on left and
cle is standing firmly and can- right
not topple forwards or to • Carefully detach front
either side. mudguard 1
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Removing the front wheel

2 1 2
22
Maintenance and care

Removing brake calipers • Push the brake pads back a


little by lightly rocking the

e
brake calipers
Important: • Carefully take off the left and
When removing, avoid damage right brake calipers 2
to brake pipes, brake discs,

e
brake pads and the wheel rim
(apply masking tape if neces- Important:
sary). To prevent damage to the brake
Do not scratch the rim when caliper and possible difficulty
forcing back the brake pads or when assembling: never apply
removing the calipers (apply the brake lever when the brake
masking tape if necessary). calipers have been removed.
Do not damage the ABS sensor
cable, toothed ring or sensor.
L Note:
• Remove the securing screws Check the brake pads
1 for the left and right brake (b 34) and have them replaced if
calipers necessary.
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Removing the front wheel

1
2
2 23

Maintenance and care

• Remove axle bolt 1


• Slacken off axle clamp bolts 2
on the left and right
• Raise the front wheel with
front wheel stand,
BMW special tool
No. 36 3 970, or a suitable
Removing the front wheel auxiliary stand, and support if
necessary

d Warning:
Make sure that the motorcy- L
Note:
cle is standing firmly and can- Make sure that the auxiliary
not tip forward or to either stand is set to the correct width
side and height.
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Removing the front wheel

2 1 2
24
Maintenance and care

3
4

• Remove quick-release axle 2


to the right, turning it slightly
at the same time
• Remove spacers 3 and bear-
ing cap 4

L
• Roll the front wheel forwards
Note: and out
Mark the installed position on
the tyre and ABS toothed ring;
note also the direction of rota- e Important:
tion arrow if it is marked on the When setting down the front
tyre. wheel, avoid damage to the
brake discs and ABS toothed
• Insert a suitable screwdriver ring.
through hole 1 in quick- Keep dirt and moisture away
release axle 2 from the wheel bearings.
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Installing the front wheel

1 2
25

Maintenance and care


2
3

L Note:
Note the position mark on the
tyre or the ABS toothed ring, or
the direction-of-rotation arrow
on the tyre.

• Roll the front wheel in


between the fork legs
• Clean and insert spacing
bushing 2 and bearing cap 3
Installing the front wheel As viewed in direction of
travel

e Important:
– left: spacer bushing 2
– right: bearing cap 3
Avoid damage to brake lines, (collar toward the outside)
discs and pads when installing. – Clean quick-release axle 1,
Keep dirt and moisture away grease it and insert it from
from the wheel bearings. the right, turning it slightly at
Do not damage the ABS sensor the same time (lift the wheel
cable, toothed ring or sensor. while inserting the axle)
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Installing the front wheel

2 2
26
Maintenance and care

• Tighten axle bolt 1 to the


specified tightening torque
• Tighten axle clamp screws 2
at left and right to the speci-
• Hand-tighten axle bolt 1 fied tightening torque
• Hand-tighten axle clamp
screws 2 at left and right
• Remove front-wheel stand e
Important:
• Compress the front fork firmly Always have the tightening tor-
several times ques checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-

d Warning:
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

X
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is standing firmly and can- Tightening torque:
not tip forwards or to either Axle bolt ...................... 30 Nm
side Axle clamp screws ....... 21 Nm
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Installing the front wheel

2
1 2 27

Maintenance and care

e Important:
Installing brake calipers Always have the tightening tor-
• Carefully push brake ques checked by a specialist
calipers 2 over the brake workshop, preferably an au-
discs at left and right thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
• Using 2 screws 1 per caliper,

X
secure the brake calipers on
each side and tighten the Tightening torque:
screws to the specified Brake caliper
torque securing screws ........... 30 Nm
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Installing the front wheel

1
2
28 2
Maintenance and care

d Warning:
BMW Integral ABS: once as-
sembly work on the brake cal-
Installing the front mud- ipers has been completed,
guard the brake lever has to be op-
• Carefully install front erated after the ignition has
mudguard 1 been switched on and self-di-
• Tighten 1 screw 2 on left and agnosis completed, in order
right, and align the rear sec- to ensure full operability.
tion of the front mudguard so Motorcycle not equipped with
that it is centred over the BMW Integral ABSOE: when
wheel assembly work has been
• Tighten 1 screw 3 on left and completed, pull the brake le-
right ver firmly several times to
check that the front brake is
OE Optional extra operating correctly.
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Removing the rear wheel

2
29

Maintenance and care


3 2

e Important:
Avoid damage to brake lines,
brake disc, brake pads and
wheel when removing.
Do not damage the ABS sensor • Place the motorcycle on its
cable, toothed ring or sensor. main stand on a flat, firm
Do not scratch the wheel when surface
forcing back the brake pads or (Rider's Manual b chapter 3).
removing the caliper (apply • Apply a load at the front wheel
masking tape if necessary). so that the motorcycle cannot
To prevent damage to the brake tip toward the rear
caliper and possible difficulty • Select first gear
when assembling: never oper- • Push the splash guard up
ate the brake lever when the (b 36)
brake calipers have been re- • Remove fitted bolt 2 and
moved. screw 3 for brake caliper 1
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Removing the rear wheel

2
30

1 2
Maintenance and care

5 4 3

L Note:
• Force back the brake pads by Check the brake pads
tilting the caliper carefully (b 35) and have them replaced
• Carefully place brake caliper if necessary.
on the brake disc
• Remove the four wheel • Remove spacing washer 3
studs 1 with taper rings 2 from the wheel centering
• Remove central screw 5 with spigot
taper ring 4 • Tilt the rear wheel and lower it
• Pull the rear wheel off the to the ground
centering spigot and set it
down
• Carefully remove the brake e Important:
caliper and set it on the Protect the wheel hub contact
swinging arm face against dust and dirt.
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Installing the rear wheel

2
31

3 Maintenance and care

• Check that the wheel center-


ing spigot and the wheel hub
contact faces 3 are free from

e Important:
Use only wheel studs with
grease
• Push spacing washer 3 on to
the wheel centering spigot
length code “55”. Do not oil or • Tilt the rear wheel, guide it
grease the wheel studs. past the exhaust, and lower it
Avoid damage to brake lines, to the ground
brake disc, brake pads and • Carefully place brake caliper
wheels when installing. over the brake disc
Do not damage the ABS sensor • Insert rear wheel into center-
cable, toothed ring or sensor. ing hole
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Installing the rear wheel

2
2 3
32 1

4
Maintenance and care

1
4

• Hand-tighten central screw 1


with taper ring 2
• Insert four wheel studs 4 with
taper rings 3 and hand-
tighten, then tighten to the e Important:
Make sure that bracket 5 for
specified preload torque in
diagonally opposite sequence brake line is correctly
• Tighten central screw 1 to the positioned.
specified torque
• Tighten four wheel studs 4 in • Tighten fitted bolt 6 with
diagonally opposite sequence bracket 5 and brake caliper
to the specified tightening screw 7 with washer to the
torque specified tightening torque
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Installing the rear wheel

2
33

Maintenance and care


7 6 5

e
d
Important:
Warning: Always have the security of the
Motorcycle not equipped with fasteners checked by a special-
BMW Integral ABSOE: when ist workshop, preferably an au-
assembly work has been thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
completed, depress the brake

X
pedal firmly several times to
check that the rear brake is Tightening torque:
operating correctly. Preload torque
BMW Integral ABS: once as- wheel studs .................. 50 Nm
sembly work on the brake cal- Tightening torque
ipers has been completed, wheel studs ................ 105 Nm
the brake lever has to be op- Central screw .............. 105 Nm
erated after the ignition has Fitted screw .................. 40 Nm
been switched on and self-di- Brake-caliper screw ...... 40 Nm
agnosis completed, in order
to ensure full operability. OE Optional extra
20k41bkg3.book Seite 34 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Checking brake pads

1
2
34
2
Maintenance and care

Front brake

e Important:
Have the brake pads replaced
• Visually inspect both brake
pads and the brake caliper
and make sure that they all
before the minimum permitted bear the same colour mark 2
thickness is reached. • Visually check brake pad
thickness

L
Minimum pad thickness:
Note: To ensure that the brakes
For your safety, we recommend operate safely, wear
having work on the brake sys- indicator 1 on the pads must
tem performed by a specialist be clearly visible.
workshop, preferably an au- – If the wear indicator is no
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. longer clearly visible:
Have the brake pads changed
• Place the motorcycle on its by a specialist workshop,
main stand, making sure that preferably an authorised
the surface is flat BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Checking brake pads

1
2
2
35

Maintenance and care


• Place the motorcycle on its
main stand, making sure that
the surface is flat
• Remove cover 1 from the
Rear brake brake caliper
• Visually check brake pad

e Important:
thickness
– Minimum pad thickness:
Have the brake pads replaced Make sure that the tip of the
before the minimum permitted wear indicator 2 does not con-
thickness is reached. tact the opposing brake pad.
• If the wear indicator is in con-

L Note:
tact with the opposing brake
pad:
For your safety, we recommend Have the brake pads
having work on the brake sys- changed by a specialist
tem performed by a specialist workshop, preferably an
workshop, preferably an au- authorised BMW Motorrad
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 36 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Spray guard

2
36
Maintenance and care

Adjusting the spray guard

L Note:
• Slacken screw 1 on the inside
of the rear mudguard
You can adjust the spray guard • Move spray guard 2 to the
to suit load and/or weather con- desired position and carefully
ditions. tighten screw 1
20k41bkg3.book Seite 37 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Information on changing bulbs

2
37

Maintenance and care


e
Important:
Your vehicle has a high-beam/
low-beam bulb, a brake-light
bulb/rear-light bulb, a parking-
Your motorcycle is equipped light bulb, a bulb for the
with Digital Motor Electronic number-plate light, and four
(MOTRONIC) engine manage- bulbs for the turn indicators.
ment and a high-output ignition If any of these bulbs fail, you
system. may have problems in seeing
and being seen.

d
You should therefore always
Warning: carry spare bulbs on the motor-
Only carry out work on the cycle.
electrical system when the

L
circuit has been interrupted
(switch off ignition). For Note:
greater safety, disconnect Do not touch the glass of new
and insulate the negative bat- bulbs with the fingers.
tery lead. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
When the engine is running or the bulbs when inserting them.
the ignition is switched on, do Dirt deposits, in particular oil
not touch any electrically live and grease, interfere with heat
components, terminals or radiation from the bulb. This
wiring. leads to overheating and short-
– Risk of fatal accident! ens the bulb’s operating life.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 38 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
38 2
2
3
Maintenance and care

Tail light/brake light

e Important:
Switch off the ignition before • Remove 2 retaining screws 1
changing a bulb. • Pull rear light 2 to the rear to
remove

L
• Turn bulb socket 4 counter-
Note: clockwise to disengage and
Do not touch the glass of new remove it from the rear light
bulbs with the fingers. Use a • Press the bulb 3 into its
clean, dry cloth to hold the socket and turn it counter-
bulbs when inserting them. clockwise to release it
• Remove the bulb
• Place the motorcycle on its • Installation is the reverse of
main stand on a firm, flat the removal procedure
surface – Brake/rear light bulb 3:
• Remove the rear seat 12 V 21/5 W
20k41bkg3.book Seite 39 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
39

Maintenance and care


2 1

4 3

• Place the motorcycle on its


main stand
Number-plate light • Remove 2 screws 1
• Pull number plate light 3

e Important:
down to remove
• Press back the spring wire
Switch off the ignition before clip and remove the bulb 2
changing a bulb. – Number plate light bulb 2:
12 V 5 W Soffite

L
• Place the bulb in the two
Note: spring clips
Do not touch the glass of new • Insert number plate light 3
bulbs with the fingers. Use a into housing, noting pin 4
clean, dry cloth to hold the • Tighten 2 screws 1 without
bulbs when inserting them. using force
20k41bkg3.book Seite 40 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
40
Maintenance and care

3 2 1

Front turn indicators

e Important:
Switch off the ignition before
changing a bulb.

L
• Place the motorcycle on its
Note: main stand
Do not touch the glass of new • Remove retaining screw 1
bulbs with the fingers. Use a • Remove turn-indicator
clean, dry cloth to hold the housing 2 from the front fair-
bulbs when inserting them. ing
20k41bkg3.book Seite 41 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
41

Maintenance and care


5 4

• Turn bulb socket 5 counter-


clockwise to disengage and
remove it from the turn-indi- • Installation is the reverse of
cator housing the removal procedure
• Press bulb 4 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise
to release L Note:
• Remove the bulb When installing the turn-indica-
– Front turn-indicator bulbs 4: tor housing, begin by engaging
12 V 21 W spring link 3 in the front fairing.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 42 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
42 1 2 3
Maintenance and care

Rear turn indicators • Place the motorcycle on its


main stand

e Important:
• Remove retaining screw 1
• Remove the flashing turn indi-
Switch off the ignition before cator glass 3
changing a bulb. • Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise

L
to release.
Note: Remove the bulb
Do not touch the glass of new • Installation is the reverse of
bulbs with the fingers. Use a the removal procedure
clean, dry cloth to hold the – Rear turn indicator bulbs 2:
bulbs when inserting them. 12 V 21 W
20k41bkg3.book Seite 43 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
43

Maintenance and care


2
1

Parking light

e Important:
• Working from in front, pull the
bulb holder 1 down and out of
Switch off the ignition before the headlamp housing
changing a bulb. • Pull bulb 2 upwards out of the
holder

L
• Insert the new bulb into the
Note: holder
Do not touch the glass of new – Parking light bulb 2:
bulbs with the fingers. Use a 12 V 4 W
clean, dry cloth to hold the

L
bulbs when inserting them.
Note:
• Place the motorcycle on its Press the bulb holder fully into
main stand its mounting.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 44 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2
2
44
1
3
Maintenance and care

• Place the motorcycle on its


main stand
• Turn the handlebars all the
way to the left
Headlight • Disengage retaining clip 1 on
one side first, then the other,

e Important:
press down and disengage
from cover 2
Switch off the ignition before • Remove the cover 2
changing a bulb. • Remove the connector
housing 6

L
• Release spring clips 3 from
Note: their catches 7 at top and bot-
Do not touch the glass of new tom, and swing them back
bulbs with the fingers. Use a • Remove the H7 bulb
clean, dry cloth to hold the – Low (dipped) beam:
bulbs when inserting them. H7 12 V 55 W
20k41bkg3.book Seite 45 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

3 4
5
2
7 45

Maintenance and care


6

L Note:
Tab 5 must point vertically up, • Attach plug housing 6 to bulb
so that it can be inserted into connections
recess 4. • Insert cover 2
• Engage retaining clip 1 on
• Insert a new H7 bulb one side first, then the other,
• Engage spring clips 3 at top pull the clips up and engage
and bottom in catches 7 them
20k41bkg3.book Seite 46 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Changing bulbs

2 1
46
Maintenance and care

3 4

• Place the motorcycle on its


High-beam headlight main stand
• Turn the handlebars all the

e Important:
way to the left
• Disengage retaining clip 1 on
Switch off the ignition before one side first, then the other,
changing a bulb. press down and disengage
from cover 2

L
• Remove the cover 2
Note: • Disengage connector 3
Do not touch the glass of new • Press earth (ground) clip 5
bulbs with the fingers. Use a down and disengage it
clean, dry cloth to hold the • Pull the bulb socket out of the
bulbs when inserting them. headlight housing using tab 4
20k41bkg3.book Seite 47 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

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2
6 47
7

Maintenance and care


8

12 11 10 9

L
Note:
When installing
– Make sure that groove 7 (radi-
• Using a screwdriver, press in used) and groove 9 (corners)
one retaining lug 11 at left and are correctly positioned
right, and open up the bulb – Align groove 6 in such a way
holder that it points toward guide 8
• Pull the H3 bulb out of bulb – Make sure that retainers 11
ring 10 on left and right engage
• Installation is the reverse of – Tab 4 to the right
the removal procedure – Note grooves 12 on left and
– Main beam headlamp: right and make sure that
H3 12 V 55 W ground connector 5 engages
20k41bkg3.book Seite 48 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Fuses

2
48
Maintenance and care

• Push the retainers in the direc-


tion indicated by the arrow and

e Attention:
remove the cover of the fuse
box
Before changing a fuse, switch • Pull the blown fuse out of its
off the ignition. holder
Never attempt to repair a blown • Insert a new fuse of the cor-
fuse – risk of fire! rect rating
For this reason, always carry a • Close the fuse box lid
number of spare fuses on the • Close and lock the seat
motorcycle.

L
Use only fuses of the specified
rating and type. Note:
It is advisable to have the elec-
Changing fuses trical system checked by a spe-
• Place motorcycle on main cialist workshop, preferably an
(centre) stand authorised BMW motorcycle
• Remove the seat dealer, if fuses blow frequently.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 49 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Fuses

1 2

2
49

8 Instrument cluster, control Maintenance and care


unit fuel warning lamp,
Fuse assignment fan relay .......................... 4 A

Fuse box 1 Fuse box 2


1 Engine electronics ........ 10 A 1 Fan relay,
2 Fuel pump, injection valves, fan left and right ........... 10 A
oxygen sensor, 2 Cruise control ............... 10 A
diagnosis plug, 3 Not used
tank breather valve ........ 10 A 4 Not used
3 Horn, alarm system OE ... 10 A 5 Power socket I ............ 7,5 A
4 Low beam headlight, 6 Optional accessories
instrument lighting, plug ............................... 4 A
number-plate light ......... 7,5 A 7 Heated
5 High (main) beam handlebar grip OE ............ 4 A
headlight ...................... 7,5 A 8 Not used
6 Parking light, tail light ..... 4 A
7 Instrument cluster ........... 4 A OE Optional extra
20k41bkg3.book Seite 50 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Battery safety instructions

2
50
Maintenance and care

Gel batteries are maintenance- d Warning:


free. Compliance with the Do not attempt to jump-start
instructions below is important the motorcycle using the on-
in order to maximise battery life: board socket
– Risk of fire!

e
• Push-start the motorcycle
Attention: only when the engine is
– Keep the surface of the cold.
battery clean and dry
– Do not attempt to open the The load capacity of the
battery electrical wiring to the power
– Do not attempt to top up the socket is not sufficient to start
battery with water the motorcycle from an outside
– Use only electronically source.
controlled battery chargers

e
with a limit voltage of 14.4 V to
charge the battery. Attention:
Do not attempt to jump-start
Correct upkeep, recharging the motorcycle if the battery is
and storage will prolong the life completely flat: recharge the
of the battery and are essential battery instead.
if warranty claims are to be con- Risk of damaging the control
sidered. units.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 51 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Battery maintenance instructions

2
51

Maintenance and care


– Batteries that are not in use
must be stored in a cool
place. Do not store a
Motorcycle out of use for a discharged battery
lengthy period – If the battery is in storage for
• The battery has to be charged an extended period of time,
prior to lay-up periods of recharge it at regular intervals
more than one month. of approx. 4 months. If the
battery is not disconnected

e Attention:
If the battery is not
from the motorcycle's
systems, recharge it every 2
months at the latest
disconnected, the on-board – Always fully recharge the bat-
electronics (clock, etc.) will tery before restoring it to use
discharge the battery. This can
cause the battery to run flat. If In case of doubt ask a specialist,
this happens, warranty claims preferably an authorised BMW
will not be accepted. motorcycle dealer, to prepare
Disconnect the ground (earth) the vehicle for laying up and to
lead from the battery prior to a carry out the necessary battery
lay-up. maintenance and storage
20k41bkg3.book Seite 52 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Battery

2
52
Maintenance and care

L
Note:
Removing the battery Disconnecting the battery de-
letes all entries (e.g. faults, set-

d Warning:
Avoid damage to fuel tank,
tings) stored in the Motronic
control unit's memory.
Loss of settings can temporarily
wiring and hoses during impair the operating character-
removal work. istics when the engine is re-
Before disconnecting the bat- started.
tery, switch off the ignition.
To avoid short-circuits: • Place the motorcycle on its
• First disconnect the negative main stand
battery lead (—), • Remove the seat
• then the positive battery • Remove stowage
lead (+). compartment 1 for toolkit
20k41bkg3.book Seite 53 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Battery

2 2
53
5
3

Maintenance and care


6

2
1 4
5

• Disconnect negative battery


lead 1 and swing it away from
the negative post of the bat-

L
tery or insulate it
• Open protective cap 4 for the Note:
battery positive terminal Note rubber elements 5 on left
• Disconnect positive battery and right.
lead 3 and swing it up out of
the cable guide • Lift out the battery holder 6
• Remove 2 screws 2 from bat- with 2 screws 2
tery holder 6 • Lift out the battery
20k41bkg3.book Seite 54 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Battery

7
8

2
54
9
Maintenance and care

1 3
4

Installing the battery


d Warning:

d Warning:
Make sure that guard 7 is cor-
rectly positioned.
Before connecting the bat- Make sure that brake fluid
tery, switch off the ignition. hoses 8, 9 are correctly rout-
To avoid short-circuits: ed to avoid rubbing.
• Connect the positive battery

L
lead (+) 3 first
• Close the protective cap at Note:
positive battery post 4 Note rubber elements on left
– Never install the battery and right.
without the protective cap.
• Connect the negative bat- • Assembly is the reverse of the
tery lead (—) 1 disassembly procedure
– The toolkit storage com- • Switch on the ignition
partment must always be in • Fully open the throttle once or
position, or else the protec- twice
tive cap for the positive bat- – The Motronic registers the
tery lead could open. throttle-valve positions
20k41bkg3.book Seite 55 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Cleaning/care

2
55

Maintenance and care

e
Important:
Avoid damage to rubber and

L
plastic parts caused by aggres-
Note: sive or penetrating cleaning
Correct and regular cleaning of agents or solvents.
the battery is an important fac- Do not use steam or pressure
tor in maintaining the value of cleaners.
your motorcycle. High water pressure can dam-
It also ensures that safety-rele- age seals, the hydraulic brake
vant parts remain in full working system or the complete electri-
order. cal system.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 56 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Cleaning/care

2
56
Maintenance and care

Washing
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy- • Remove tar splashes only
cle onto its main stand with an approved cleansing
• Apply a mild cleaning agent to agent – rinse the affected area
the wheels, engine block, thoroughly
gearbox and swinging arm, in • Clean dead flies and other
accordance with the manu- insects or similar dirt deposits
facturer's instructions off the fixed fork tubes
• Dry wet surfaces thoroughly • Treat painted and chrome-
• For cleaning and care of fair- plated surfaces regularly with
ing elements and body pan- the approved care products
els, only use products from
the BMW Cleaning and Care
Kit d Warning:
After cleaning or before start-
• Do not clean the instrument
cluster, switches or windshield ing a journey, always test the
with solvents or cleansers brakes.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 57 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Cleaning/care

2
57

Removing road salt Maintenance and care


• Wash the motorcycle down
immediately with cold water at Cleaning the windshield
the end of the journey • Clean off dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and plenty of
water
L Note:
Do not use warm water – this
aggravates the effect of the salt. L Note:
Soften stubborn dirt or insects
• Dry the motorcycle thor- by soaking with a wet kitchen
oughly tissue.
• Apply a wax-based corrosion
inhibiting product to chrome-
plated parts e Important:
Do not use cleaning products.
• Coat/polish fairing elements
after cleaning and drying with Fuel or chemical solvents at-
a recommended wax tack the windshield material.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 58 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Cleaning/care

2
58
Maintenance and care

Cleaning chrome-plated
Repairing damage to the parts
paintwork
• Minor damage caused by
stones striking the painted
surface can be touched up
L Note:
Treat chrome-plated parts reg-
with a BMW touch-up pencil ularly with suitable care prod-
of the correct colour ucts.

e Important:
Comply with the manufacturer's
• Apply a wax-based corrosion-
proofing product to chrome-
plated parts
working instructions and safety
precautions. Cleaning the silencer
• Changes in the appearance of

L
the exhaust system during
Note: operation or as a result of envi-
Have severe damage repaired ronmental influences can be
by a specialist workshop, pref- treated with “Metal Polish” from
erably your authorised BMW the Autosol company, BMW
Motorrad dealer. order No. 82 14 9 400 890
20k41bkg3.book Seite 59 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Laying up

2
59

Maintenance and care


• Remove the engine spoiler to
obtain space for the support;
Laying up avoid damaging the exhausts
• Clean the motorcycle when installing the support
(b 55-58)
• Remove the battery
(b 50-53), note the mainte- L Note:
nance instructions (b 51) Before laying the vehicle up out
• Spray the brake and clutch of use have the engine oil and
lever pivots and the main and the oil filter element changed by
side stand pivots with a suita- a specialist workshop, prefera-
ble lubricant bly your authorised BMW
• Coat bright metal/chrome- Motorrad dealer.
plated parts with an acid-free It is always a good idea to com-
grease (e.g. Vaseline) bine the preparations for a lay-
• Place the motorcycle on its up and the post lay-up work
main stand in a dry room with a Service or Inspection by
• Support the engine in such a a specialist workshop, prefera-
way that both wheels are bly your authorised BMW Mo-
clear of the ground torrad dealer.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 60 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Starting

2
60
Maintenance and care

Restoring to use
• If necessary, remove protec-
tive wax coating • Perform safety checks
• Clean the motorcycle (b 56) (Rider's Manual b Chapter 2)
• Install a charged battery • Check brakes
(b 54) (Rider's Manual b Chapter 2)
• Apply the correct grease to • Check/correct tyre pressures
the battery terminals (Rider's Manual b Chapter 2)
20k41bkg3.book Seite 61 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Engine

72 kW** 96 kW
Engine, type Water-cooled inline four-cylinder
engine, longitudinal and horizontal
installation, with 4 valves per cylin-
der, bucket-type tappets, two 3
chain-driven overhead camshafts 61
and wet sump lubrication.

Technical Data
Displacement 1,171 cc 1,171 cc
Max. nominal power output acc. to 95/1/EC
72 kW 96 kW
at engine speed 7,000 rpm 8,750 rpm
Maximum torque 118 Nm 117 Nm
at engine speed 5,500 rpm 6,750 rpm
Permitted speeds
Maximum engine speed 9,400 rpm 9,400 rpm
Idle speed 900 +50 rpm 900 +50 rpm
Bore/stroke 70.5/75 mm 70.5/75 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1 11.5 : 1
Fuel consumption in accordance with ISO 7118
constant 90 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 4.9 l/100 km
constant 120 km/h 5.8 l/100 km 5.8 l/100 km
Maximum 1.0 l/1,000 km
oil consumption

** National-market equipment items only,

Depending on legal requirements


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Transmission

Clutch Single dry plate with over-centre


action diaphragm spring and
starter ring gear, mounted on
crankshaft.
3 Hydraulic release
62 Effort at handlebar lever 95 N.
Clutch plate Ø 180 mm
Technical Data

Manual transmission 6-speed with claw shift and integral


torsional vibration damper
Total spread of gear ratios 1st gear = 3.863
2nd gear = 3.022
3rd gear = 2.393
4th gear = 1.961
5th gear = 1.700
6th gear = 1,549
Transmission from gear- By shaft protected within hollow
box to rear wheel drive swinging arm of Paralever rear sus-
pension, with integral torsional
vibration damper and two universal
joints.
Rear wheel drive Crown wheel and pinion with Pal-
loid teeth, running in anti-friction
bearings; rear wheel directly flange-
mounted to rear of crown wheel.
Final drive ratio 1 : 2.75
20k41bkg3.book Seite 63 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Frame and suspension

Frame Chill-cast load-bearing aluminium


frame, welded from 4 sections;
engine attached to frame through
silentbloc bushings to prevent the
transmission of vibration. 3
Location of type plate On rear frame on left 63
(b Rider’s Manual, Chapter 1)

Technical Data
Location of vehicle identifi- On rear frame, bottom right
cation number (b Rider’s Manual, Chapter 1)
Front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc
brake with 4-piston fixed calipers,
angular wear compensation and
floating stainless-steel brake discs.
Sintered metal brake pads
Note colour coding (b 34)
Rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake
with 2-piston fixed caliper and
stainless-steel brake disc.
Brake pads made from organic
material
Brake system BMW Integral ABS, partially integral
20k41bkg3.book Seite 64 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Frame and suspension

Wheel location
Front Telelever, leading link with central
spring strut, pivoted centrally on

3 Rear
main frame; no anti-dive
Cast aluminium single swinging
64 arm with additional torque reac-
tion strut to compensate for shaft
Technical Data

drive effects (Paralever); swinging


arm with off-centre spring strut
Front wheel suspension Gas-filled spring/damper strut, no
provision for adjustment
Spring compression 60 mm
Spring extension 55 mm
Total travel 115 mm
Fixed tube diameter 35 mm
Rear suspension Gas-filled spring/damper strut
with adjustable rebound-stage
damping and hydraulic spring
preload adjustment; progressive
rate.
Spring compression 113 mm
Spring extension 37 mm
Total travel (at wheel) 150 mm
Swinging arm length 485 mm
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Frame and suspension

Front steering angle 2 x 30°


Front wheel castor
- in normal-load position 124 mm
Tyre tread depth (recommended minimum) 3
Front wheel 2 mm 65
Rear wheel 3 mm

Technical Data
d Warning:
Always comply with legal
requirements concerning the
minimum permissible tyre tread
depth.
Tyre pressures (tyres cold)
One-up Front 2.5 bar
Rear 2.9 bar
Two-up Front 2.5 bar
Rear 2.9 bar
Two-up + luggage
Front 2.5 bar
Rear 2,9 bar
20k41bkg3.book Seite 66 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Frame and suspension

Wheels and tyres BMW cast-aluminium wheels with


5 double-spoke design,
low aspect-ratio tyres

3 Front wheel With inclined rim shoulder and dou-


ble hump
66 Tyre size and designation 3.50 x 17”
Tyre size and designation 120/70 ZR 17
Technical Data

TUBELESS
Rear wheel With inclined rim shoulder and dou-
ble hump
Size and designation 5.00 x 17”
Optional extra 5.50 x 17”
Tyre size and designation 170/60 ZR 17
TUBELESS
Optional extra 180/55 ZR 17
TUBELESS
20k41bkg3.book Seite 67 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Fuel and lubricants

Engine oil
Brand-name HD oil, API classification SF, SG or SH; CD or CE
suffixes are permissible; alternatively, brand-name HD oil, CCMC
classification G4 or G5; suffix PD2 is permissible.
SAE 20
3
SAE 30 67
SAE 40
–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30
°C

Technical Data
–20 0 20 40 60 80
°F
SAE 20 W-50
SAE 15 W-50
SAE 15 W-40
SAE 10 W-40
SAE 10 W-30
SAE 10 W-X “Special Oils” (X≥40)
SAE 5 W-X “Special Oils” (X≥40)

The viscosity class depends on outside temperatures.


Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the individ-
ual SAE classifications are permitted for brief periods only.
Special Oils are approved individually by BMW AG and are
available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW
quality assurance checks.
BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants
or similar oil additives.
Engine capacities
if filter is renewed 3.50 l
20k41bkg3.book Seite 68 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Fuel and lubricants

Gear oil Brand-name hypoid gear oil,


API class GL 5
Capacity

3 Gearbox 0.6 l
(to bottom edge of filler opening)
68
Final drive 0.25 l
(to bottom edge of filler opening)
Technical Data

Viscosity class Castrol EPX 90 or


SAE 90 API
Fuel grade Super (premium) unleaded fuel to
DIN 51 607 standard, minimum
octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON)
Fuel tank capacity 21 l
including approx. 4 l reserve

BMW recommends Castrol


20k41bkg3.book Seite 69 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Fuel and lubricants

Bearings and other Brand-name anti-friction bearing


lubrication points grease, usable temperature
range –25 °C …+120 °C,
drip point 190 °C,
high corrosion protection, good 3
resistance to water and oxidation; 69
e.g. Shell Retinax EP2
Brake fluid DOT 4

Technical Data
We recommend BMW brake fluids

e Important:
Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4
specification.
Coolant Brand-name long-life antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor,
mixing ratio 50% : 50%

e Important:
Use only nitrite-free antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor.
20k41bkg3.book Seite 70 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Electrical system

Battery BMW-Mareg 12 V 19 Ah or
Gel battery, 12 V 19 Ah
maintenance-free

3 Spark plugs
Approved makes/types Bosch XR7 LDC
70
Electrode gap 0.8 +/-0.1 mm
Wear limit 1.0 mm
Technical Data

Fuses “Minifuse” flat-socket fuses


Capacity 4 A, 7.5 A and 10 A
Headlight Halogen tandem headlights
Bulbs
Dipped headlamp H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Main beam headlamp H3 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Parking light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W
Standard designation W 10/5
Combined brake and rear DIN 72 601 12 V 21/5 W
light Standard designation P 25-2
Flashing turn indicators DIN 72 601 12 V 21 W
Standard designation P 25-1
Number plate light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W
Standard designation C 11
ABS warning light DIN 72 601 12 V 3 W
Other warning lights, tell-
tale lights and instrument
lighting DIN 72 601 12 V 1.7 W
20k41bkg3.book Seite 71 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Dimensions and weights

Overall length 2,250 mm


Width
across handlebars
(without vibration dampers) 680 mm 3
across front footrests 691 mm 71
across rear footrests 802 mm

Technical Data
Overall height
(windshield lowered) 1,248 mm
Seat height, unladen 770/800 mm
weight 2-position adjustment
Wheelbase
at unladen weight 1,549 mm
in normal-load position 1,555 mm
Ground clearance
at unladen weight 145 mm
in normal-load position 125 mm
Unladen weight
(ready to ride, tank full) 285 kg
Dry weight 266 kg
Permitted weight 500 kg
Permitted wheel loads
Front 200 kg
Rear 330 kg
20k41bkg3.book Seite 72 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

Performance data

72 kW** 96 kW
Maximum speed
acc. to type approval test more than
3 200 km/h

72 Elasticity
4th gear 80-120 km/h 2.8 s 3.0 s
(50-75 mph)
Technical Data

5th gear 80-120 km/h 3.4 s 3.8 s


(50-75 mph)
6th gear 80-120 km/h 4.3 s 4.7 s
(50-75 mph)
Power/weight ratio
ready for road + rider 5.13 kg/kW 3.85 kg/kW
(85 kg)
at gross weight limit 6.94 kg/kW 5.21 kg/kW
Ride-past noise level
to 97/24-9/EC 80 dB (A) 80 dB (A)

** National-market equipment items only,

Depending on legal requirements


20k41bkg3.book Seite 73 Mittwoch, 26. Mai 2004 3:33 15

A–E

A C
Accessories, genuine BMW Capacity
parts, 18 Engine, 67
Annual Service, notes, 3 Gearbox, 68

B
Castor, 65
Cleaning/Care
i
Battery 73
General notes, 55, 57
charging, 50
Paintwork damage, 58
Removal, 52, 53, 54
Road salt, 57

Index
Safety instructions, 50
Washing, 56
Technical Data, 70
Cleaning/care
Warranty, 50
Chrome, 58
BMW Integral ABS, 63
Clutch, 62
Bore/stroke, 61
Compression ratio, 61
Brake caliper, installing
Confirmation of odometer
Front wheel, 27
change, 14
Brake caliper, removing
Confirmation of service
Front wheel, 22
work, 10, 11, 12, 13
Rear wheel, 29
Coolant, 69
Brakes
Brake fluid, 69 D
Minimum brake pad thickness, 34 Dimensions, 71
Technical Data, 63 Displacement, 61
Wear indicator, 34
Bulbs
E
Elasticity, 72
Changing
Electrical system, 70
Front turn indicators, 40
Engine
Headlight, 44
Troubleshooting chart, 19, 20
High-beam headlight, 46
Type, 61
Number-plate light, 39
Engine oil
Parking light, 43
Capacity, 67
Rear turn indicators, 42
Consumption, 61
Tail/brake light, 38
Technical Data, 67
Note, 37
Viscosity, 67
Technical Data, 70
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E–R

Exhaust system, care Installing brake caliper


products, 58 Rear wheel, 33
Instrument cluster, 49
F
Frame, 63 L
i Front mudguard Laying up, motorcycle, 59
74 Installing, 28
Removing, 21
M
Maintenance confirmations, 4
Front wheel
Maximum engine speed, 61
Index

Installing, 25, 27
Maximum speed, 72
Removal, 21, 22, 23, 24
Motorcycle
Technical Data, 66
Laying up, 59
Front wheel stand, 23
Restoring to use, 60
Fuel
Consumption, 61 N
Grade, 68 Nominal power, 61
Fuel and lubricants, 67, 68, 69
Fuses
O
Odometer change,
Assignment, 49
confirmation, 14
Capacity, 70
Oil capacity
G Engine, 67
Gearbox Gearbox, 68
Oil capacity, 68
Oil grades, 68 P
Paralever, 64
Technical data, 62
Plastics, cleaning, 55
Total spread of gear ratios, 62
Power/weight ratio, 72
General instructions, 15, 16, 18
Genuine BMW parts and R
accessories, 18 Rear wheel
Ground clearance, 71 Installing, 31, 32, 33
Removal, 29, 30
I Technical Data, 66
Idle speed, 61
Rear wheel drive
Inspection (running-in check),
Technical Data, 62
notes, 3
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R–Z

Repairing damage to the Type plate, 63


paintwork, 58 Tyres, 66
Ride-past noise level, 72 Approved tyre sizes, 66
Rims, 66 Technical Data, 66

S
Tread depth, 65
Tyre pressures, 65
i
Safety information, 2 75
Safety instructions, 15, 37 U
Explanation, 82 Unladen weight, 71

Index
Seat height, 71
Service, notes, 3
V
Vehicle identification number, 63
Spark plugs, 70
Vehicle performance, 72
Speed limitations, 61
Spray guard, 36 W
Spring travel, 64 Weights, 71
Steam/pressure cleaners, 55 Wheel loads, 71
Steering angle, 65 Wheel location, 64
Wheel suspension, Technical
T Data, 64
Technical Data, from page, 61
Wheelbase, 71
Technical modifications, 16
Wheels, Technical Data, 66
Telelever, 64
The effect of road salt, 57
Tightening torques
Brake caliper, 33
Front wheel, 26
Rear wheel, 33
Torque, 61
Total weight, 71
Transmission
Technical Data, 62
Tread depth, 65
Treatment of chrome-plated
parts, 58
Troubleshooting engine, 19, 20
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Motorcycle data/Dealer data

Motorcycle data

Model
i
76
Frame No.

Colour No.

First registered on

Registration No.

Dealer data

Person to contact for Service work

Ms./Mr.

Tel. No.

Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)


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Details described or illustrated in


this booklet may differ from the
motorcycle’s actual specification
as purchased, the accessories fit- The right to modify designs, equip-
ted or the national-market specifi- ment and accessories is reserved.
cation. No claims will be Errors and omissions excepted.
entertained as a result of such © 2004 BMW Motorrad
discrepancies. Not to be reproduced either wholly
Dimensions, weights, fuel con- or in part without written permis-
sumption and performance data sion from BMW Motorrad,
are quoted to the customary After Sales.
tolerances. Printed in Germany
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BMW recommends Castrol

BMW Motorrad
Printed information

Order No.:
01 41 7 690 831
05.2004
3rd edition GB / RF The Ultimate
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