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Rider S Manual Hp2 Enduro 2007

This section provides general views of the motorcycle from the left and right sides as well as underneath the seat and at the handlebar fittings. Key components highlighted on the left side include the fuel-level indicator, front suspension adjuster, and footrest.

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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine
Rider's Manual HP2 Enduro
Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
Details described or illus- trated in this booklet may differ from the motorcycle's actual specification as pur- chased, the accessories fit- ted or the national-market specification. No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies. Dimensions, weights, fuel consumption and perform- ance data are quoted to the customary tolerances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
Important data for refuelling Fuel Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Super plus (premium) 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restrictions) Usable fuel capacity 13 l Reserve fuel 4l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold with OA Rear footrest: 2.2 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold with OA Rear footrest: 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417706211* Order No. 01 41 7 706 211 06.2006, 2nd edition *01417706211*
Welcome to BMW authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide ad- We congratulate you on your vice and assistance. choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all Familiarise yourself with your your journeys will be pleasant new motorcycle so that you and safe. can ride it safely and confid- ently in all traffic situations. BMW Motorrad. 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 inform- ation on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value. If you have questions con- cerning your motorcycle, your
Table of Contents You can also consult the in- 3 Status indicators . . . . . 19 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 41 dex at the end of this Rider's Multifunction display . . . . . 20 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Manual if you want to find a Warning and telltale Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 particular topic or item of in- lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pneumatic pump . . . . . . . . 44 formation. Function indicators . . . . . . 20 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 45 1 General instructions . . . 5 Warnings, general . . . . . . . 20 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Abbreviations and Ignition switch and 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Safety instructions . . . . . . . 56 Air Damping System . . . . . . 7 Electronic immobiliser Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 (EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hazard warning Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . 61 2 General views . . . . . . . . . 9 Odometer and Parking your General view, left side . . . 11 tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 General view, right Emergency off switch (kill Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Underneath the seat . . . . . 15 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 65 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 16 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 General instructions . . . . . 66 Handlebar fitting, right . . . 17 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Grip heating switchOA . . . . 66 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 18 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Sporty off-roading . . . . . . . 68
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 69 Laying up the 10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Feneral instructions . . . . . . 70 motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 BMW Motorrad Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Restoring motorcycle to service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 BMW Motorrad service Brake system, general . . . 72 9 Technical data . . . . . . . 105 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Troubleshooting BMW Motorrad Service Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Card: on-the-spot Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Threaded fasteners . . . . . 107 breakdown Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Riding specifications . . . . 111 BMW Motorrad service Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Auxiliary stand . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Maintenance work . . . . . . 121 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Confirmation of Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 112 maintenance work . . . . . . 123 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Confirmation of Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 113 service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Care products . . . . . . . . . . 100 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Washing the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Cleaning easily damaged Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 components . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
General instructions Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 5 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6 Air Damping System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General instructions Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 z
Overview Abbreviations and Indicates the end of 1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's symbols a passage relating to specific accessories or 6 Manual will provide you with Indicates warnings that items of equipment. an initial overview of your you must comply with for motorcycle. All maintenance reasons of your safety and the Tightening torque. and servicing work on the safety of others, and to pro- motorcycle is documented in tect your motorcycle against General instructions Chapter 10. This record of damage. Item of technical data. the maintenance work you have had performed on your Specific instructions on how to operate, control, OE Optional extra motorcycle is a precondition adjust or look after items of Your motorcycle was for generous treatment of equipment on the motorcycle. assembled complete goodwill claims. Indicates the end of an with all the BMW When the time comes to sell item of information. optional extras you your BMW, please remem- ordered. ber to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part Instruction. OA Optional accessory z of the motorcycle. You can obtain option- Result of an activity. This Rider's Manual is accom- al accessories through panied by the "Maintenance Reference to a page your authorised BMW Instructions for Sporty Off- with more detailed in- Motorrad dealer; op- roading", containing additional formation. tional accessories information on off-roading. have to be retrofitted to the motorcycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser of equipment which you have Currency (Elektronische Weg- not ordered. Please note, too, The high safety and quality 1 fahrsicherung). that your motorcycle might standards of BMW motor- 7 not be exactly as illustrated cycles are maintained by con- Air Damping System in this manual on account of stant development work on country-specific differences. This motorcycle has an air- designs, equipment and ac- If your BMW was supplied filled rear suspension system. cessories. Because of this, with equipment not described General instructions This Air Damping System, as your motorcycle may differ in this Rider's Manual, you will it is known, does not work from the information supplied find these features described in the same way as a con- in the Rider's Manual. Nor in separate manuals. ventional steel-spring shock- can BMW Motorrad entirely absorber system. The de- rule out errors and omissions. tailed description of this sys- Technical data We hope you will appreciate tem starts on page ( 45). All dimensions, weights and that no claims can be en- power ratings stated in the tertained on the basis of the Equipment Rider's Manual are quoted data, illustrations or descrip- to the standards and comply tions in this manual. When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose vari- with the tolerance require- z ments of the Deutsche Institut ous items of custom equip- für Normung e.V. (DIN). (DIN). ment. This Rider's Manual Versions for individual coun- describes optional extras (OE) tries may differ. offered by BMW and selec- ted optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions
z 8 1 General instructions
General views General view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11 2 9 General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . 16 General views Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 z
z 2 10 General views
General view, left side 1 Fuel-level indicator on 2 fuel tank ( 62) 11 2 Adjuster, progressive characteristic of com- pression stage, front ( 50) General views 3 Clutch-fluid reservoir ( 77) 4 VIN on steering head, right 5 Pneumatic pump ( 44) 6 Oil sight glass ( 70) 7 Filler neck, engine oil z ( 71)
z 2 12 General views
General view, right side 2 1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 13 ( 76) 2 Power socket ( 67) 3 Adjuster for rebound stage, front ( 48) General views 4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 75) 5 Adjuster, linear charac- teristic of compression stage, front ( 48) 6 Fore-and-aft tilt indicator ( 45) z 7 Adjustable footbrake lever ( 36) 8 Adjuster for air pressure, spring strut ( 45), Ad- juster, damping, rear ( 51)
z 2 14 General views
Underneath the seat 1 Battery ( 95) 2 2 Rider's Manual 15 3 Toolkit ( 70) 4 Table of tyre pressures General views z
Handlebar fitting, left 2 1 Control, odometer 16 ( 31), Adjuster, clock ( 34) 2 Pushbutton, horn 3 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 41), General views Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( 30) 4 Switch, high-beam head- light ( 40) z
Handlebar fitting, right 1 Pushbutton, starter 2 ( 59) 17 2 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 33) 3 Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 41), General views Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( 30) 4 Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 42), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( 31) z 5 Grip heating switchOA ( 66)
Instrument cluster 2 1 Speedometer 18 2 Warning and telltale lights 3 Multifunction display 4 Sensor for instrument cluster lighting General views 5 Adjuster, clock ( 34), Control, odometer ( 31) The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover. z
Status indicators Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3 19 Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 20 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Status indicators z
Multifunction display Warning and telltale Function indicators 3 lights Gear 20 Shows which gear is en- gaged. If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator shows N and the 'neutral' telltale light also Status indicators lights up. Engine temperature 1 Panel for warnings The horizontal bars ( 20) 1 Telltale light, left turn in- below the temperature 2 Gear indicator ( 20) dicator symbol indicate the engine 3 Engine temperature temperature. 2 Telltale light, high-beam readout ( 20) headlight z 4 Odometer reading Warnings, general 3 Warning light, general ( 31) 4 Telltale light, neutral Mode of presentation 5 Clock 5 Telltale light, right turn General warnings are indicator displayed by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, they are accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing red or yellow. If two or more warnings occur at the
same time, all the appropriate telltale lights and warning 3 symbols appear. Warnings in text form alternate. 21 Status indicators z
Warnings, overview 3 Mode of presentation Meaning 22 Lights up yellow The EWS! warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( 23) ing appears on the display. Lights up yellow The FUEL! Fuel down to reserve ( 23) Status indicators warning appears on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( 23) display Flashes red Appears on the Insufficient engine oil pressure display ( 24) Lights up red Appears on the Insufficient battery charge current display ( 24) z Lights up yellow The LAMPR! Rear light bulb defective ( 25) warning appears on the display. The LAMPF! Front light bulb defective ( 25) warning appears on the display. Lights up yellow The LAMPS! Bulbs defective ( 26) warning appears on the display.
Electronic immobiliser Lack of fuel can result Engine electronics sym- active in the engine misfiring bol appears on the dis- 3 General warning light and cutting out unexpectedly. play. Misfiring can damage the 23 lights up yellow. The engine is running catalytic converter; a hazard- in emergency operating The EWS! warning appears ous situation can result if the on the display. mode. Engine power might engine cuts out unexpectedly. be reduced and this can The key being used is not au- Do not run the fuel tank dry. Status indicators cause hazardous situations, thorised for starting, or com- The estimated residual particularly if you attempt to munication between key and range appears on the overtake other road users. engine electronics is disrup- ted. display. Engine power level might be lower than normal: adapt your Remove all other vehicle The fuel tank contains no style of riding accordingly. keys from the same ring as more than the reserve quant- the ignition key. ity of fuel. The engine electronics control Use the reserve key. unit has diagnosed a fault. In Reserve fuel exceptional cases, the engine z Have the defective key re- placed, preferably by an stops and refuses to start. authorised BMW Motorrad Otherwise, the engine runs in 4l dealer. emergency operating mode. Refuelling ( 63) You can continue to ride, Fuel down to reserve but bear in mind that the Engine electronics General warning light usual engine power might General warning light lights up yellow. not be available. lights up yellow. Have the fault rectified as The FUEL! warning appears quickly as possible by a on the display.
specialist workshop, prefer- A low oil level is one reason Do not continue your jour- 3 ably an authorised BMW why a warning indicating in- ney. Motorrad dealer. sufficient oil pressure is is- Have the fault rectified as 24 quickly as possible by a sued. Insufficient engine oil specialist workshop, prefer- Checking engine oil level pressure ably an authorised BMW ( 70) General warning light If the oil level is too low: Motorrad dealer. flashes red. Status indicators Top up the engine oil. Insufficient battery charge Engine oil pressure sym- current bol appears on the dis- If the warning indicating in- sufficient engine oil level is General warning light play. issued and a check indicates lights up red. The oil pressure in the lube- that the engine oil level is cor- oil system is too low. Stop Battery charge current rect: immediately and switch off symbol is displayed. the engine if the warning light Other engine problems besides a low oil level A discharged battery can z shows. cause the engine to die can cause the insufficient en- The insufficient oil gine oil pressure warning to suddenly, and this could res- pressure warning does be issued. Continuing to ride ult in a dangerous situation in not fulfil the function of an in these cases can cause en- traffic. oil gauge. The only way of gine damage. Have faults rectified as soon checking whether the oil level If this warning is issued even as possible. is correct is to check the oil though the engine oil level is If the battery is not char- sight glass. correct: do not continue to ging, continuing to ride ride. can cause it to discharge
completely, in which case it The LAMPR! warning ap- soon as possible; always will suffer irreparable damage. pears on the display. carry a complete set of spare 3 If possible, do not continue A defective bulb places bulbs if possible. your journey. 25 your safety at risk be- Low-beam headlight, high- Battery is not being charged. cause it is easier for other beam headlight, side light or You can continue to users to oversee you and turn signal bulb defective. ride until the battery is your motorcycle. Replacing low-beam and Status indicators discharged. Bear in mind, Replace defective bulbs as high-beam headlight bulb however, that the engine soon as possible; always ( 85) could cut out suddenly carry a complete set of spare Replacing parking-light bulb and that the battery could bulbs if possible. ( 86) discharge until completely Rear light or brake light bulb Replacing turn indicator flat, in which case it might defective. bulbs ( 91) have suffered irreparable Replacing brake light and The number-plate carrier can damage. rear light bulb ( 88) be removed for sporty off- Have the fault rectified as roading. This fault message z quickly as possible by a Front light bulb defective reminds you that the motor- specialist workshop, prefer- The LAMPF! warning ap- cycle is temporarily without ably an authorised BMW pears on the display. turn indicators and number- Motorrad dealer. plate light. A defective bulb places your safety at risk be- Install the license-plate car- Rear light bulb defective cause it is easier for other rier. General warning light lights up yellow. users to oversee you and your motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as
Bulbs defective 3 General warning light lights up yellow. 26 The LAMPS! warning ap- pears on the display. A defective bulb places your safety at risk be- Status indicators cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. z A combination of the bulb de- fects described above has occurred. See the fault descriptions above.
Operation Ignition switch and steering Pneumatic pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 4 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 27 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . 29 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 30 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Operation Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 31 Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 z Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition 4 steering lock 28 Keys You receive one master key and one spare key, plus a key for removing the seat. Please consult the informa- Operation tion on the electronic immob- iliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 29). Turn the key to position 1. Turn the key to position 2. Ignition switch and steer- Side lights and all function Lights switched off. z ing lock, seat lock and circuits switched on. Handlebars not locked. tank filler cap lock are all op- Engine can be started. Key can be removed. erated with the same key. Pre-ride check is Electrically powered ac- performed. ( 59) cessories remain opera- tional for a limited period of time. The battery can be recharged via the on-board socket.
Locking the handlebars Turn the handlebars to the your authorised BMW Mo- full left or right lock position. torrad dealer bar individual 4 Turn the key to position 3, keys, for example if a partic- ular key goes missing. The 29 while moving the handlebars slightly. engine cannot be started with Ignition, lights and all func- a key that has been barred. tion circuits switched off. Handlebars locked. In-key electronics Operation Key can be removed. An electronic component is integrated into each of your Electronic immobiliser keys. The motorcycle's elec- If the motorcycle is on tronics exchange certain con- the side stand, the sur- (EWS) tinuously changing signals z face of the ground will de- Protection against theft with the electronics in the termine whether it is better The electronic immobiliser key; these signals are spe- to turn the handlebars to the helps protect your BMW mo- cific to your motorcycle and left or right. However, the mo- torcycle from theft, and this they are transmitted via the torcycle is more stable on a enhanced security is at your ring aerial in the ignition lock. level surface with the handle- disposal without any need for The ignition is not enabled for bars turned to the left than you to set parameters or ac- starting until the key has been with the handlebars turned to tivate additional systems. The recognised as "authorised" for the right. engine of a motorcycle fitted your motorcycle. On level ground, always turn with this electronic immobil- A spare key attached the handlebars to the left to iser can be started only with to the same ring as the set the steering lock. the keys that belong to the ignition key used to start the vehicle. You can also have engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the subsequently be cleared and The hazard warning 4 enabling signal for starting is reactivated for use. flashers place a strain not issued. The EWS warning on the battery. Do not use 30 appears in the multifunction Hazard warning the hazard warning flashers display. flashers for longer than absolutely Always keep the spare key necessary. separately from the ignition Switching on hazard warning flashers If you press a turn-in- key. Operation dicator button with the Switch on the ignition. ignition switched on, the turn- Replacement and extra indicator function is activated keys instead of the hazard warning You can obtain replace- flashers, and remains active z ment/extra keys only through until you release the button. an authorised BMW Motorrad The hazard warning flashers dealer. The keys are part recommence flashing as soon of an integrated security as the button is released. system, so the dealer is under Hazard warning flashers in an obligation to check the operation. legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys. If Simultaneously press but- Left/right turn indicator tell- you want to have a lost key ton 1 for left turn indicators tale lights flash. barred, you have to bring with and button 2 for right turn Switch off the ignition. you all the other keys that indicators. The hazard warning flashers belong to the motorcycle. A continue to operate. key that has been barred can Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off.
Switching off hazard Odometer and reappears on the multifunc- warning flashers tripmeters tion display. 4 Operating the odometer 31 Operation Press cancel button 1. z Briefly press INFO button 1 Hazard warning flashers once to proceed to each switched off. You have the option of using pushbutton 1 in the instru- subsequent step in the ment cluster to operate the cycle. odometer as described be- low. Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. When you switch on the ignition, the odometer reading shown when the igni- tion was switched off always
Operating-hours counter 4 32 Operation The odometer's display field Press and hold down INFO starts with the current value button 1 until the reading The "Maintenance Instruc- and cycles through the follow- changes. tions for Sporty Off-roading" z ing sequence: The tripmeter is reset to describe maintenance work Total distance covered zero. that has to be performed on Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) the basis of off-roading hours, Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) as logged by operating-hours Operating hours counter 1. Residual range Resetting operating- Resetting tripmeter hours counter Switch on the ignition. Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Select the operating-hours counter.
Residual range The residual range is only an approximate 4 reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that 33 you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Operation Emergency off switch Press and hold down INFO (kill switch) button 1 until the reading The residual-range readout 1 changes. indicates how far you can z The operating-hours ride with the fuel remaining counter, too, is reset if in the tank. This reading is the battery is disconnected not displayed until fuel level from the on-board system. has dropped to reserve. This distance is calculated on the The operating-hours basis of fuel level and average counter is reset to zero. consumption. When you refuel, the increase 1 Emergency off switch (kill in fuel level is not registered switch). unless several litres are ad- ded to the fuel already in the Operating the kill switch tank. when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and Clock 4 thus cause a fall. Setting the clock Do not operate the kill switch 34 when riding. The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily. Operation Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to ac- z You have the option of using cidents. INFO button 1 to set the clock Set the clock only when the as described below. motorcycle is stationary. Setting clock Repeatedly press button 1 Switch on the ignition. until the total distance A Normal operating posi- covered reading appears on tion (run) the display. B Engine switched off. Press and hold down You cannot start the button 1 until the reading engine unless the kill changes. switch is in the run position. Hours reading 2 starts to flash. Press button 1.
The hour increments by one Do not twist the handlebar Span between handlebar each time you press the fitting or the handlebars. grip and clutch lever in- 4 button. Attempting to adjust the creases. 35 Press and hold down clutch lever while riding Turn adjusting screw 1 button 1 until the reading the motorcycle can lead to counter-clockwise. changes. accidents. Span between handlebar Minutes reading 3 starts to Do not attempt to adjust the grip and clutch lever de- flash. creases. Operation clutch lever unless the motor- Press button 1. cycle is at a standstill. The minute increments by Brakes one each time you press the Adjusting handbrake button. lever z Press and hold down button 1 until the reading Changing the position of changes. the brake-fluid reservoir The reading stops flashing. can allow air to penetrate the The time is now set. brake system. Do not twist the handlebar Clutch fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 Attempting to adjust the Adjusting clutch lever clockwise. brake lever while riding If the position of the the motorcycle can lead to The adjusting screw is clutch fluid reservoir is accidents. indexed and is easier changed, air can enter the Do not attempt to adjust the to turn if you push the clutch clutch system. brake lever unless the motor- lever forward. cycle is at a standstill.
Adjustable footbrake 4 lever 36 You can adjust the footbrake lever for riding seated or standing on the footrest pegs. Operation Turn adjusting screw 1 Position of the footbrake lever clockwise. for riding standing on the The adjusting screw is pegs. z indexed and is easier Adjusting footbrake lever to turn if you push the hand- brake lever forward. Make sure the ground is Position of the footbrake lever level and firm and place the Span between handlebar motorcycle on its stand. for riding seated. grip and handbrake lever increases. Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Span between handlebar grip and handlebar lever de- creases.
Adjusting handlebars Make sure the ground is 4 level and firm and place the 37 motorcycle on its stand. Operation Push swivel lever 1 of the Short-reach position, handle- brake lever forward and turn bars toward rider. it to the correct limit posi- tion. z The swivel lever engages with an audible click. Remove small screws 1. While holding the Handlebars handlebars, remove large Adjustable handlebars screws 2. Remove top clamping You can turn the handlebar blocks 3. clamping blocks 180° to in- crease or decrease handlebar Lift the handlebars clear Long-reach position, handle- of the bottom clamping reach. bars away from rider. blocks.
Handlebars toward rider 4 (shorter reach). 38 Operation Remove bottom handlebar Position the handlebars clamping blocks 4. and top handlebar clamp- ing blocks 3 on the bottom z Place bottom handlebar handlebar clamping blocks, clamping blocks 4 in posi- and hold the handlebars in tion with tapped holes 5 to position. the front. Install large screws 2, but Handlebars away from rider do not tighten. (longer reach). Install the bottom handle- bar clamping blocks in the desired position for the ap- Place bottom handlebar propriate reach. clamping blocks 4 in posi- tion with tapped holes 5 to the rear.
top and bottom clamping where the large screws are blocks. located. 4 If necessary, slacken screws 1 and retighten 39 screws 2 to the specified tightening torque. Tighten small screws 1 to the specified tightening Operation torque. Install small screws 1, but Handlebar to handle- do not tighten. bar clamping block Tighten large screws 2 to Thread-locking z the specified tightening compound: Optimoly TA torque. 19 Nm Handlebar clamping A gap remains between the block to fork bridge handlebar clamping blocks on the side where the small Thread-locking screws are located. compound: Optimoly TA 38 Nm Align the handlebars in the Make sure that there is no clamping blocks such that gap between the handlebar the points of intersection clamping blocks on the side of crosses A are in line with the gaps between the
Lights Switching on high-beam The high-beam headlight 4 Switching on the side headlight is switched on until you re- lease the button (headlight 40 lights flasher). The side lights switch on automatically when the Switching on parking ignition is switched on. lights Switch off the ignition. Operation The side lights place a strain on the battery. You can switch on the Do not switch the ignition parking lights only imme- on for longer than absolutely diately after switching off the necessary. ignition. z Press the top section of Switching on the low- switch 1 for the high-beam headlight. beam headlight High-beam headlight The low-beam headlight switched on. switches on automatically Move switch 1 for the when you start the engine. high-beam headlight to the When the engine is not centre position. running you can switch High-beam headlight on the lights by switching on switched off. the ignition and either switch- Press the bottom section of ing on the high-beam head- switch 1 for the high-beam Press and hold down but- light or operating the head- headlight. ton 1 for the left turn indic- light flasher.
ators until the parking lights Beam throw and air are ON. pressure in the Air 4 Switching off parking Damping System 41 lights Headlight beam throw is gen- erally kept constant when the Switch on the ignition. air pressure in the Air Damp- Parking lights switched off. ing System is adjusted to suit Operation load. Headlight Consult a specialist Adjusting headlight for Press left-hand turn indicat- workshop, preferably an driving on left/driving on or button 1. authorised BMW Motorrad right Left-hand turn indicators dealer, if you are unsure switched on. z If the motorcycle is ridden in whether the headlight basic setting is correct. Telltale light for left-hand a country where the oppos- turn indicators flashes. ite rule of the road applies, its asymmetric low-beam head- Turn indicators Switching on right light will tend to dazzle on- Switching on left flashing flashing turn indicators coming traffic. turn indicators Switch on the ignition. Have the headlight set Switch on the ignition. accordingly by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Cancelling turn Seat 4 indicators Removing the seat 42 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Operation Press right-hand turn indic- ator button 2. Right-hand turn indicators Press cancel button 3. z switched on. Telltale light for right-hand The turn indicators are turn indicator flashes. cancelled automatically after you have ridden for ap- proximately 10 seconds, or Remove screw 1 with spe- covered a distance of about cial key 2 for the seat. 200 m. Flashing turn indicators switched off. Turn indicator telltale light is off.
4 43 Operation Pull the seat back and out Engage seat mounts 3 in Tighten screw 1 with special of the holders. holders 4. key 2 for the seat until it is hand-tight. Installing the seat Installing the pneumatic z If too much pressure is pump ( 45) applied in the forward direction, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Push the seat forward into the holders as far as it will go.
Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push protective cap 1 over 4 Adjusting mirrors the threaded fastener. 44 Pneumatic pump Use You can use the pump to check the pressure in the Operation Air Damping System ( 45) and in the tyres, and increase pressure when necessary. Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener Removing pneumatic z Pivot the mirror to the cor- on the mirror arm. pump rect position by pressing Slacken nut 2. gently at the edge. Turn the mirror arm to the appropriate position. Tighten nut 2, while hold- ing the mirror arm to ensure that it does not move out of position. Mirror to clamping piece Release the pump from the 25 Nm retaining clip.
Take a grip close to the top Take a grip close to the top can use the valve on the Air of the pump, compress the of the pump, compress the Damping System to reduce 4 pump and disengage it from pump and engage it in the pressure, or you can increase the top mount. top mount in the seat shell. pressure by connecting the 45 Tilt the pump in toward the Pull the retaining strap tight pump to this valve. motorcycle and remove it around the pump and the from the bottom holder. frame tube. Fore-and-aft tilt indicator Remove the pump from the The fore-and aft tilt indicator Operation frame. Spring preload on the motorcycle has much the same function as a spir- Installing the pneumatic Air Damping System it level, and indeed it is very pump This motorcycle has an air- similar in appearance to an filled rear suspension system ordinary bubble level. The air- z known as the Air Damping pressure setting is ideal when System. the fore-and-aft tilt indicat- In this system, it is a volume or shows that the motorcycle of air in an enclosed cham- carrying rider and load is hori- ber, not a steel spring, that zontal. absorbs the shocks transmit- Always check the air pressure ted by the wheel to the sus- before riding off. pension. Spring preload of the Adjusting air pressure Manoeuvre the pump be- Air Damping System is It is essential to set the pres- hind the frame and seat the adjusted to suit total weight sure in the Air Damping Sys- bottom of the pump in bot- (motorcycle plus rider, plus tem to suit the load carried tom mount 1. luggage) by changing the air on the motorcycle. Increase pressure in this system. You
air pressure when the motor- Air pressure and example by lifting it onto the 4 cycle is heavily loaded and temperature BMW auxiliary stand. Check reduce air pressure accord- the air pressures before re- 46 When the Air Damping Sys- ingly when the motorcycle is moving the motorcycle from tem is working hard to absorb lightly loaded. the auxiliary stand. You can shocks, the air inside the sys- You read the fore-and-aft tilt use the pressure gauge on tem becomes warmer. This indicator by sitting on the seat the pneumatic pump for this causes the air pressure to in such a way that you can check. Operation rise, which increases spring keep the motorcycle balanced preload, a welcome effect for with your feet, but the motor- Adjusting spring preload off-roading. cycle is supporting as much for rear wheel In order to ensure that spring of your weight as possible. Make sure the ground is preload is set correctly, how- z BMW Motorrad recommends ever, you must always check level and firm and place the setting the air pressure in the and adjust the air pressure motorcycle on its stand. Air Damping System mar- when the Air Damping System Remove the pneumatic ginally higher than would be is cold, in order words not im- pump ( 44) necessary for the weight of mediately after the motorcycle the rider plus the expected has been used for off-roading. weight of the load. You can then reduce the air pressure Lengthy periods of while sitting on the motor- disuse cycle. If it is going to be out of use for more than two months, support the motorcycle in such a way that the wheels are not taking any weight, for
pump to turn with the adapter. 4 The pneumatic pump now has an airtight connection 47 to the valve. Turn hose 2 clockwise to screw it as far as possible into threaded adapter 3. Operation The valve is now open. Remove the valve cap Turn hose 2 counter- Pressurise the Air Damping from Air Damping System clockwise to back it as far System as per the guideline valve 1. as possible out of threaded values below. adapter 3. z One-up 6.5 bar (Person weighing 80 kg) One-up 7.5 bar (Person weighing 100 kg) Pull tube 2 out of the handle of the pump and pivot it for- Connect threaded adapter 3 ward. to valve 4, allowing the
Screw the valve cap onto Two-up 4 the Air Damping System valve. 48 9 bar Sit on the motorcycle, hold it upright and allow as much of your weight as possible to rest on the motorcycle. Operation Continue to allow air to es- cape until the fore-and-aft tilt indicator shows horizont- z al. Installing the pneumatic Turn hose 2 counter- pump ( 45) clockwise to back it as far as possible out of threaded Damping Push in the valve pin, allow adapter 3. Telescopic-fork damping air to escape from the Air The valve is now closed. You can fine-tune the Damping System and check Disconnect threaded ad- suspension to the road the level. apter 3 from the valve, al- surface by adjusting both lowing the pump to turn You can use the point of the compression-stage and with the adapter. the valve cap to push in rebound-stage damping the valve pin. characteristics of the telescopic forks.
The rebound-stage setting becomes harder as spring controls the way the sus- travel increases. 4 pension reacts as it extends, whereas the compression- Adjusting linear 49 stage setting influences com- component of pression of the front forks un- compression-stage der load. characteristic for the The harder the setting, the telescopic forks Operation more the movement that the Make sure the ground is forks can make to absorb sur- level and firm and place the You adjust the linear com- face irregularities is damped. motorcycle on its stand. ponent of the compression- When you choose a soft set- stage characteristic by turn- ting the forks respond all the ing adjusting screw 2. z more rapidly to surface irregu- If you want harder damping, larities. use a screwdriver to turn You can adjust both the lin- the adjusting screw in the ear and progressive com- clockwise direction. ponents of the telescopic-fork If you want softer damping, compression-stage damping use a screwdriver to turn characteristic. the adjusting screw in the The linear component is the counter-clockwise direction. basic damping setting, while Remove rubber cap 1. the progressive component determines the extent to which the suspension
the adjusting screw in the + Basic setting, 4 linear component direction. If you want softer damping, 50 of compression-stage use a screwdriver to turn characteristic the adjusting screw in the - Turn adjusting screw direction. as far as it will go in the Basic setting, pro- clockwise direction, then Operation gressive component back it off 15 clicks in of compression-stage char- the counter-clockwise You adjust the pro- acteristic direction. gressive component of the compression-stage Turn adjusting screw as z Adjusting progressive characteristic by turning far as it will go in the "+" component of adjusting screw 1. direction, then back it off compression-stage 15 clicks in the "-" direc- characteristic for the tion. telescopic forks Adjusting rebound stage Make sure the ground is for the telescopic forks level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. If you want harder damping, use a screwdriver to turn
the adjusting screw in the + Adjusting damping for direction. rear wheel 4 If you want softer damping, Your motorcycle's hand- 51 use a screwdriver to turn ling will suffer if you do the adjusting screw in the - not match the spring-preload direction. and damping-characteristic Basic setting, rebound settings. Operation stage Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring You adjust the rebound- Turn adjusting screw as preload. stage characteristic by turn- far as it will go in the "+" ing adjusting screw 1. direction, then back it off Make sure the ground is 15 clicks in the "-" direc- level and firm and place the z tion. motorcycle on its stand. Damping effect of the Air Damping System The Air Damping System has two settings so that it can be adjusted to suit the type of surface on which you intend riding. If you want harder damping, You can turn the adjusting use a screwdriver to turn screw any distance in either Turn adjusting screw until direction. marks 1 are horizontal.
Hard damping, adjusting Incorrect tyre pressure If tyre pressure is too low: 4 screw engages with an aud- reduces the operating Correct tyre pressure. ible click. life of the tyres. 52 Two valves Turn adjusting screw until Always check that the tyre marks 1 are vertical. pressures are correct. The motorcycle's rear-wheel Soft damping, adjusting Check tyre pressures rim can accommodate a tyre screw engages with an aud- against the data below. holder (optional accessory). ible click. If no tyre holder is fitted, a Operation Tyre pressure, front second rubber valve is inser- Tyres ted in its place. Checking tyre pressures If you have tubeless tyres 2.2 bar (One-up, tyre mounted on the motorcycle, z Incorrect tyre pressures cold) either valve can be used to impair the motorcycle's with OA Rear footrest: adjust tyre pressure. If the handling characteristics and tyre has a tube, use only the 2.2 bar (Two-up and/or can lead to accidents. tube valve to adjust the tyre with luggage, tyre cold) Always check that the tyre pressure. The tube valve has pressures are correct. Tyre pressure, rear a projecting shank made en- At high road speeds, tyre tirely of metal, and a locknut valves have a tendency is screwed onto the thread. to open as a result of centrifu- 2.5 bar (One-up, tyre Tube tyres do not form gal force. cold) an airtight seal against Fit metal valve caps with rub- with OA Rear footrest: the rims. Air escapes unless ber seals and screw them 2.5 bar (Two-up and/or it is pumped in through the on firmly to prevent sudden with luggage, tyre cold) tube valve. deflation.
Use only the tube valve to in- flate the tyre. 4 53 Operation z
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Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 5 55 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Riding Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 61 z Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Safety instructions Settings of the spring-strut Do not exceed the permiss- 5 Rider's equipment and shock-absorber system ible gross weight and be sure Imbalanced load to comply with the instruc- 56 Do not ride without the cor- tions on loading. Loose clothing rect clothing. Always wear: Insufficient tyre pressure Helmet Poor tyre tread Alcohol and drugs Motorcycling jacket and Etc. Even small amounts of trousers Riding alcohol or drugs will ad- Floves Maximum speeds for versely affect your percep- Boots tyres tion and your ability to as- z The motorcycle's top sess situations and make de- This applies even to short speed might be high- cisions, and slow down your journeys, and to every sea- er than the maximum speed reflexes. Medication can ex- son of the year. Your author- permitted for the tyres. Ex- acerbate these effects. ised BMW Motorrad dealer will be glad to advise you on cessive speeds can damage Do not ride your motorcycle the correct clothing for every the tyres and this could cause after consuming alcohol, purpose. accidents. drugs and/or medication. Comply with the tyre-specific Speed speed restrictions. Risk of poisoning If you ride at high speed, al- Exhaust fumes contain car- ways bear in mind that vari- Correct loading bon monoxide, which is col- ous boundary conditions can ourless and odourless but Overloading and imbal- adversely affect the handling highly toxic. anced loads can ad- of your motorcycle: versely affect the motorcycle's handling.
Inhaling the exhaust Do not run the fuel tank dry. Do not permit flammable ma- fumes therefore Do not attempt to start or terials to come into contact 5 represents a health hazard run the engine with a spark- with the hot exhaust system. and can even cause loss plug cap disconnected. 57 Cooling would be of consciousness with fatal Stop the engine immediately inadequate if the engine consequences. if it misfires. were allowed to idle for Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Use only unleaded fuel. a lengthy period with the Do not run the engine in an Riding Comply with all specified motorcycle at a standstill: enclosed space. maintenance intervals. overheating would result. In extreme cases, the High voltage Unburned fuel will des- motorcycle could catch fire. z Touching live parts of troy the catalytic con- Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with verter. idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause Note the points listed for immediately after starting the electric shock. protection of the catalytic engine. Do not touch parts of the igni- converter. tion system when the engine Tampering with the is running. Risk of fire control unit of the Temperatures at the exhaust electronic engine- Catalytic converter are high. management system If misfiring causes unburned Flammable materials fuel to enter the catalytic con- (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with the con- verter, there is a danger of clothing and luggage, etc.) trol unit of the electronic overheating and damage. could ignite if allowed to engine-management system come into contact with the can damage the motorcycle For this reason, observe the hot exhaust pipe. and cause accidents. following points:
Do not tamper with the Brakes gear before retracting the side 5 control unit of the electronic Brake-fluid levels, front and stand. engine-management rear 58 system. Gearbox Clutch Clutch fluid level You can start the engine Tampering with the con- Shock-absorber setting when the gearbox is in neutral trol unit of the electronic and air pressure in the Air or if you pull the clutch with engine-management system a gear engaged. Do not pull Riding can result in mechanical loads Damping System Tyre-tread depth and tyre the clutch until after you have that the motorcycle's com- pressures switched on the ignition, as ponents are not designed to z withstand. Damage caused in Security of the luggage otherwise the engine will refuse to start. When the this way is not covered by the At regular intervals: gearbox is in neutral, the warranty. Engine oil level (every refuel- green neutral telltale light is Do not tamper with the ling stop) on and the gear indicator control unit of the electronic Brake-pad wear (every third in the multifunction display engine-management refuelling stop) shows N. system. Checklist Starting Use the following checklist Side stand to check important functions, You cannot start the motor- settings and wear limits be- cycle with the side stand ex- fore you ride off. tended and a gear engaged. The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a
Starting engine If ambient temperatures ing light shows first yellow are very low, you might and then red, so that you can 5 find it necessary to open the check that it is in working or- throttle slightly when starting der. This pre-ride check is in- 59 the engine. At ambient tem- dicated by the word CHECK! peratures below 0 °C, disen- appearing in the display. The gage the clutch after switch- test is aborted if you start the ing on the ignition. engine before it completes. Riding The start attempt is Phase 1 automatically interrupted General warning light if battery voltage is too low. lights up red. z Kill switch in run position A. Switch on the ignition. Recharge the battery before The CHECK! reminder ap- you start the engine, or use pears on the display. Pre-ride check is jump leads and a donor performed. ( 59) battery to start. Phase 2 The engine starts. General warning light Consult the troubleshooting lights up yellow. chart below if the engine The CHECK! reminder ap- refuses to start. ( 106) pears on the display. Pre-ride check If the 'General' warning light is not displayed: The instrument cluster runs a test of the 'General' warn- Some malfunctions can- ing light when the ignition not be indicated if the Press starter button 1. is switched on. The warn-
'General' warning light cannot Exceeding the specified initial reduction in braking ef- 5 be displayed. engine speeds while run- ficiency by exerting greater Check that the 'General' ning in will lead to increased pressure on the levers. 60 warning light comes on, and engine wear. New brake pads can ex- that it lights up yellow and Keep to the specified engine tend stopping distance then red. speeds for running in. by a significant margin. Have the fault rectified as Do not exceed the rpm lim- Apply the brakes in good Riding quickly as possible by a its recommended for run- time. specialist workshop, prefer- ning in. ably an authorised BMW Tyres z Motorrad dealer. Running-in speed New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be Running in 4000 min-1 roughened by riding in a The first 1000 km restrained manner at various No full-load acceleration. heel angles until the tyres While running in the mo- Avoid low engine speeds at are run in. This running in torcycle, vary the throttle full load. procedure is essential if the opening and engine-speed Do not omit the first inspec- tyres are to achieve maximum range frequently. tion after 500 - 1200 km. grip. Try to do most of your rid- ing during this initial period Brake pads Tyres do not have their on twisting, fairly hilly roads, New brake pads must "bed full grip when new and avoiding high-speed main down" and therefore do not there is a risk of accidents at roads and highways if pos- achieve their optimum friction extreme angles of heel. sible. levels during the first 500 km. Avoid extreme angles of You can compensate for this heel.
Riding off-road frequently on unsurfaced Parking your Tyre pressures tracks or poor roads. motorcycle 5 Check the thickness of the Tyre pressures reduced brake pads more frequently Placing motorcycle on 61 for off-road riding im- and replace the brake pads in side stand pair the motorcycle's handling good time. If the ground is soft or characteristics on surfaced uneven, there is no guar- roads and can lead to acci- Suspension settings Riding antee that the motorcycle will dents. The off-road settings rest firmly on the stand. Always check that the tyre for air pressure in the Always check that the ground pressures are correct. Air Damping System and the under the stand is level and z front and rear shock-absorber firm. Dirt or mud on brakes damping characteristics will Switch off the engine. When riding on loose impair the motorcycle's hand- Pull the handbrake lever. surfaces or muddy ling characteristics on sur- roads, the brakes may fail faced roads. Hold the motorcycle upright to take effect immediately and balanced. If you have been off-roading, because of dirt or moisture on remember to correct the air Use your left foot to extend the discs or brake pads. pressure in the Air Damp- the side stand fully. Apply brakes in good time ing System and the shock- The side stand is de- until the brakes have been absorber damping charac- signed to support only cleaned. teristics before you return to the weight of the motorcycle. The brake pads will wear surfaced roads. Do not lean or sit on the mo- more rapidly if you ride torcycle with the side stand extended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle Removing motorcycle Refuelling 5 to the side until its weight from side stand Fuel level is taken by the stand and Unlock the steering lock. 62 dismount to the left. Switch on the ignition. If the motorcycle is on From the left, grip the the side stand, the sur- handlebars with both hands. face of the ground will de- Pull the handbrake lever. Riding termine whether it is better Swing your right leg over to turn the handlebars to the the seat and lift the motor- left or right. However, the mo- cycle to the upright position. z torcycle is more stable on a Hold the motorcycle upright level surface with the handle- and balanced. bars turned to the left than The fuel tank is made of semi- with the handlebars turned to An extended side stand transparent material, so the the right. can catch on the ground level of fuel in the tank is vis- On level ground, always turn when the motorcycle is mov- ible. If you look back from the handlebars to the left to ing and lead to a fall. the direction of the telescopic set the steering lock. Retract the side stand before forks, you can quickly check moving the motorcycle. how much fuel is in the tank. Turn the handlebars to full The 5-litre level 1 and an 11- left or right lock. Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract litre level 2 are marked on the Check that the motorcycle fuel tank. is standing firmly. the side stand. On a gradient, the mo- torcycle should always face uphill; select 1st gear.
Refuelling Leaded fuel will destroy are quoted for the recommen- Fuel is highly flammable. the catalytic converter. ded grade of fuel. 5 A naked flame close to Use only unleaded fuel. Recommended fuel 63 the fuel tank can cause a fire Make sure the ground is grade or explosion. level and firm and place the Do not smoke. Never bring motorcycle on its stand. 98 ROZ/RON (Super plus a naked flame near the fuel (premium)) Riding tank. 91 ROZ/RON (Regular Fuel expands when hot. unleaded (fuel grade, Fuel escaping from an usable with power- and z overfilled tank could make its consumption-related way onto the rear tyre. This restrictions)) could cause a fall. Do not fill the tank past the Usable fuel capacity bottom edge of the filler neck. Open the protective cap. 13 l Fuel attacks plastics, Open the fuel tank cap with Press the filler cap down which become dull or the ignition key by turning it firmly to close. unsightly. counter-clockwise. Remove the key and close Wipe off plastic parts immedi- Refuel with fuel of the grade the protective cap. ately if they come into contact stated below. with fuel. The ratings for perform- ance and consumption
Brake system until the brakes have dried Dirt or mud on brakes 5 Descending mountain out. When riding on loose 64 passes surfaces or muddy Salt on brakes roads, the brakes may fail There is a danger of the The brakes may fail to to take effect immediately brakes fading if you use take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on only the rear brakes when if the motorcycle was ridden the discs or brake pads. descending mountain passes. Riding on salt-covered roads and the Apply brakes in good time Under extreme conditions, the brakes were not applied for until the brakes have been brakes could overheat and some time. cleaned. z suffer severe damage. Apply the brakes in good Use both front and rear The brake pads will wear time until the salt layer on the brakes, and make use of the more rapidly if you ride brake discs and brake pads engine's braking effect as frequently on unsurfaced has been removed. well. tracks or poor roads. Oil or grease on brakes Check the thickness of the Wet brakes brake pads more frequently Oil and grease on the and replace the brake pads in After the motorcycle has brake discs and pads good time. been washed, ridden considerably diminish braking through water or ridden in efficiency. the rain, the brake discs and Especially after repair and pads might be wet and the maintenance work, make brakes might not take effect sure that the brake discs and immediately. brake pads are free of oil and Apply the brakes in good time grease.
Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6 65 Grip heating switchOA . . . . . . . . . 66 Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Accessories Sporty off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 z
General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Grip heating switchOA 6 BMW Motorrad recommends assess each non-BMW product to determine whether 66 the use of parts and ac- it can be used on or in con- cessories for your motorcycle nection with BMW motor- that are approved by BMW for cycles without constituting this purpose. a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac- specific official authorisa- Accessories cessories and other products tion does not suffice as as- which BMW has approved surance. Tests conducted can be obtained from your by these instances cannot authorised BMW Motorrad make provision for all operat- 1 Grip heating switch dealer, together with expert ing conditions experienced by advice on their installation BMW motorcycles and, con- z The handlebar grips have and use. sequently, they are not suffi- two-stage heating. Grip These parts and products cient in some circumstances. heating can be activated only have been tested by BMW for Use only parts and accessor- when the engine is running. safety, function and suitability. ies approved by BMW for BMW accepts product liability The increase in power your motorcycle. consumption caused by for them. Conversely, BMW is unable Whenever you are planning the grip heating can drain the to accept any liability whatso- modifications, comply with all battery if you are riding at low ever for parts and accessor- the legal requirements. Make engine speeds. If the charge ies which it has not approved. sure that the motorcycle does level is low, grip heating is not infringe national road- switched off to ensure the vehicle construction and use battery's starting capability. regulations.
Power socket board power supply system is Ratings minimised, the supply to the 6 power socket is cut off ap- proximately 15 minutes after 67 the ignition is switched off, and it is also temporarily in- terrupted during the start pro- cedure. Accessories Cable routing 2 Heating off. The cables from the power 3 50 % heat output (one socket to the auxiliary device dot visible) The supply to socket 1 is cut must be routed in such a way 4 100 % heat output (three that they: dots visible) off automatically if battery z voltage is low or the load ex- do not impede the rider ceeds the maximum rating. do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and Operating electrical handling characteristics accessories cannot be trapped You can start using electrical Incorrectly routed cables accessories only when the ig- can impede the rider. nition is switched on. The ac- Route the cables as cessory remains operational described above. if the ignition is subsequently switched off. In order to en- sure that the drain on the on-
Luggage Maximum load on guard for 6 Correct loading rear light 1 kg. 68 Overloading and imbal- Sporty off-roading anced loads can ad- Parts supplied with the versely affect the motorcycle's handling. motorcycle Do not exceed the permiss- You took delivery of your Accessories ible gross weight and be sure BMW complete with certain to comply with the instruc- components that can be fitted tions on loading. for sporty off-roading. See the "Maintenance Instructions It is particularly important to for Sporty Off-roading" for comply with the instructions details of how to install these z below for loading the HP2 En- components. duro: Cylinder guard Set the and tyre pressures Hand protectors and the air pressure and the Guard for the final drive damping characteristic of Deflector for the footbrake the Air Damping System to lever suit total weight. Headlight guard Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed Adhesive frame protectors between right and left. Max. load in tank rucksack 5 kg.
Maintenance Feneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 70 7 69 Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 72 Maintenance Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 z Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Auxiliary stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Feneral instructions Toolkit A special toolkit has 7 The Maintenance chapter de- been assembled for the HP2 Enduro and is 70 scribes straightforward pro- available from your authorised cedures for checking and re- BMW Motorrad dealer. The placing certain wear parts. enclosed brochure contains Special tightening torques more information. are listed as applicable. The Maintenance tightening torques for the Engine oil threaded fasteners on your motorcycle are listed in the Checking engine oil level section entitled "Technical 1 Lever for cap, oil filler The engine can seize if data". neck the oil level is low, and The "Maintenance Instructions 2 Screwdriver, reversible, this can lead to accidents. z for Sporty Off-roading" de- with two blades, under- Always make sure that the oil scribe maintenance work that neath the seat level is correct. has to be performed if the 3 Open-ended spanner, The oil level varies with motorcycle is used for sporty w/f 17 the temperature of the off-roading. You will find in- 4 Flat-tip screwdriver, small oil. The higher the temper- formation on more extensive 5 Star-head and flat-tip ature, the higher the level of maintenance and repair work blade oil in the sump. Checking the in the Repair Manual on the DVD/CD-ROM that accom- 6 Star-head and TORX T25 oil level with the engine cold panies your motorcycle. blade or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinterpret- ation; this in turn, means that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of If the oil level is below the oil. MIN mark: 7 In order to ensure that the en- Top up the engine oil. gine oil level is read correctly, 71 check the oil level only after a If the oil level is above the lengthy trip. MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected The insufficient oil by a specialist workshop, Maintenance pressure warning does preferably an authorised not fulfil the function of an BMW Motorrad dealer. oil gauge. The only way of Check the oil level in oil- checking whether the oil level level indicator 1. Topping up the engine oil is correct is to check the oil Checking engine oil level sight glass. ( 70) Hold the motorcycle up- z right or place it on its centre stand. Wait five minutes after switching off the engine at operating temperature. Hold the motorcycle upright. Engine oil, specified level between MIN and MAX marks
Incorrect working prac- Engine oil, quantity for 7 topping up tices endanger the reli- ability of the brakes. 72 0.5 l (difference between Have all work on the brake MIN and MAX) system performed by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Use tool 2 from the toolkit an authorised BMW Motorrad to install cap 1. dealer. Maintenance Brake system, general Checking brake function Damage to the engine Dependability of the Pull the handbrake lever. can result if it is oper- ated without enough oil, but brake system The pressure point must be the same also applies if the oil A fully functional brake sys- clearly perceptible. z level is too high. tem is a basic requirement for Press the footbrake lever. Always make sure that the oil the road safety of your motor- The pressure point must be level is correct. cycle. clearly perceptible. Do not ride the motorcycle if If pressure points are not Wipe the area around the you have any doubts about clearly perceptible: filler neck clean. the dependability of the brake Have the brakes checked Use tool 2 from the toolkit system. by a specialist workshop, to remove cap 1. Under these circumstances preferably an authorised Top up the engine oil to the have the brake system BMW Motorrad dealer. specified level. checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Brake pads Checking brake-pad 7 thickness, front brakes 73 Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduc- tion in braking efficiency and Maintenance under certain circumstances they can cause damage to Visually inspect the the brake system. Brake pads, front brake pads to ascertain In order to ensure the de- wheel, wear-indicating their thickness. Viewing pendability of the brake sys- marks direction: Between wheel tem, do not permit the brake and slider tube toward the pads to wear past the minim- The wear-indicating z brake caliper. marks must be clearly um permissible thickness. visible on the pads. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the If the wear indicating marks motorcycle on its stand. are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake pad 7 thickness, rear brakes 74 Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thickness can cause a reduc- tion in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances Maintenance they can cause damage to the brake system. In order to ensure the de- Visually inspect the brake Brake pads, rear pendability of the brake sys- pads of rear brake caliper 1 wheel, wear indicator tem, do not permit the brake from the left to ascertain pads to wear past the minim- their thickness. Make sure that the brake z um permissible thickness. disc is not visible through Make sure the ground is the bore in the inboard level and firm and place the brake pad. motorcycle on its stand. If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluid Checking brake-fluid 7 level, front brakes 75 A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al- low air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly re- Maintenance duces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at Check the brake fluid level regular intervals. Brake fluid level, front in reservoir 1. Make sure the ground is Wear of the brake pads level and firm and hold the causes the brake fluid DOT4 brake fluid motorcycle upright. level in the reservoir to sink. Do not permit the brake z Move the handlebars to the fluid level to drop below straight-ahead position. the MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al- low air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly re- duces braking efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at 7 regular intervals. 76 Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Maintenance Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level Brake fluid level, rear A low fluid level in the in reservoir 1. brake reservoir can al- Wear of the brake pads low air to penetrate the brake causes the brake fluid DOT4 brake fluid z system. This significantly re- level in the reservoir to sink. Do not permit the brake duces braking efficiency. fluid level to drop below Check the brake-fluid level at the MIN mark. (Brake- regular intervals. fluid reservoir horizontal) Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the If the brake fluid level drops motorcycle upright. below the permitted level: A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al- low air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly re- duces braking efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at Checking the clutch fluid The clutch system is regular intervals. level filled with a special hy- 7 Have the defect rectified Make sure the ground is draulic fluid that does not have to be changed. 77 as quickly as possible by a level and firm and place the specialist workshop, prefer- motorcycle on its stand. ably an authorised BMW Move the handlebars to the Motorrad dealer. straight-ahead position. Maintenance Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be z clearly perceptible. Clutch fluid level If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked Do not permit the clutch Check the clutch fluid level fluid level to drop. (motor- by a specialist workshop, in reservoir 1. preferably an authorised cycle upright and handle- BMW Motorrad dealer. Wear of the clutch bars in straight-ahead po- causes the fluid level in sition) the clutch fluid reservoir to rise. If the fluid level drops:
Unsuitable hydraulic flu- Make sure the ground is Rims 7 ids could cause damage level and firm and place the Checking rims to the clutch system. motorcycle on its stand. 78 Make sure the ground is Do not attempt to top up Measure the tyre tread the system with fluids of any depth in the main tread level and firm and place the kind. grooves with wear marks. motorcycle on its stand. Visually inspect the rims for Have the defect rectified Tyres have wear indic- defects. Maintenance as quickly as possible by a ators integrated into the Have damaged rims specialist workshop, prefer- main tread grooves. The tyre checked and, if necessary, ably an authorised BMW is worn out when the tyre replaced by a specialist Motorrad dealer. tread has worn down to the workshop, preferably an level of the marks. The loca- authorised BMW Motorrad Tyres tions of the marks are indic- dealer. z ated on the edge of the tyre, Checking tyre tread e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or depth by an arrow. Wheels Your motorcycle's hand- If the tyre tread no longer Approved wheels and ling and grip can be im- complies with the minimum tyres paired even before the tyres legally required tread depth: For each size of tyre BMW wear to the minimum tyre Motorrad tests certain makes, Replace tyre. tread depth permitted by law. and approves those that it Have the tyres changed in certifies as roadworthy. If good time before they wear BMW Motorrad has not ap- to the minimum permissible proved the wheels and tyres, tread depth. it cannot assess their suitab-
ility or provide any guarantee Fitting the auxiliary stand of road safety. ( 83) 7 Use only wheels and tyres ap- Placing motorcycle on auxil- proved by BMW Motorrad for 79 iary stand ( 84) your type of motorcycle. You can obtain detailed in- formation from your author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer or Maintenance on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Slacken right axle clamping screws 3. Massive-bar tyres Use a screwdriver to re- This motorcycle is supplied as move axle 4. standard fitted with massive- bar tyres with a rated maxim- Do not remove the grease z Slacken left axle clamping from the axle. um speed of 160 km/h (100 screws 1. mph). The permitted maxim- Remove axle screw 2. um speed can differ if other tyres are fitted. Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its side stand.
to rotate in the correct direc- 7 tion. Note the direction-of-rotation 80 arrows on the tyre or the wheel rim. The brake caliper does not have to be removed Maintenance for the work described in this manual. If the brake caliper Hold left slider tube 5 and Remove spacer sleeve 6. has to be removed for some turn the front wheel left and other reason, be sure to use right to push the brake pads Installing front wheel the bottom holes in the fork apart. Threaded fasteners not tube when reinstalling the cal- z Once the calipers have tightened to the spe- iper if massive-bar tyres are been removed, there is cified torque can work loose fitted. Proceed in accordance a risk of the brake pads be- or their threads can suffer with the Installation Instruc- ing pressed together to the damage. tions if the motorcycle is fitted extent that they cannot be Always have the security of with road wheels. slipped back over the brake the fasteners checked by a disc on reassembly. specialist workshop, prefer- Do not operate the handbrake ably an authorised BMW Mo- lever when the brake calipers torrad dealer. have been removed. The front wheel must be Roll the front wheel clear of installed right way round the forks.
Front wheel, axle screw in axle holder 7 81 Thread-locking compound: Optimoly TA 40 Nm Without operating the Maintenance brakes: firmly compress the forks and release; repeat Install spacer sleeve 6. Insert axle 4. the procedure several Roll the front wheel into po- times. sition between the forks, Tighten left axle clamping making sure that the brake screws 1. disc passes between the z brake pads. Pinch bolt, axle holder Tightening sequence: 2x each side, alternately 8 Nm Install axle screw 2.
the motorcycle on its side Installing rear wheel 7 stand. Threaded fasteners not Fitting the auxiliary stand tightened to the spe- 82 ( 83) cified torque can work loose Placing motorcycle on auxil- or their threads can suffer iary stand ( 84) damage. Engage first gear. Always have the security of Maintenance the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- Tighten right axle clamping ably an authorised BMW Mo- screws 3. torrad dealer. Pinch bolt, axle holder Degrease the wheel adapter and the wheel hub. z Place the rear wheel on the Tightening sequence: 2x wheel adapter. each side, alternately 8 Nm Place a support underneath Firmly pull the brake lever the rear wheel and remove several times to seat the 5 studs 1. brake pads against the Lower the rear wheel to the brake disc. ground. Roll the rear wheel out to- Removing rear wheel ward the rear. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place
Auxiliary stand Use 7 BMW Motorrad offers a ser- 83 vice stand that holds the mo- torcycle securely upright for maintenance work. You can obtain the service stand from Maintenance your authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. Tighten wheel studs 1 until Push adjustable pin 1 all the hand-tight and then tighten Fitting the auxiliary stand way out with the aid of lock- to specified torque in diag- Make sure the ground is ing pin 2. onally opposite sequence. level and firm and place Manoeuvre auxiliary stand the motorcycle on its side (001651) up at the narrow- z Rear wheel to wheel stand. est point of the exhaust sys- carrier Place auxiliary stand tem until it is positioned at Tightening sequence: (001651) underneath the attachment point 3 above Tighten in diagonally op- motorcycle with the skids to the exhaust manifold. posite sequence the front and the lever on 60 Nm the left.
Placing motorcycle on Bulbs 7 auxiliary stand General instructions 84 A warning appears in the mul- tifunction display if a bulb is defective. If the brake light or rear light fails, the warn- ing is accompanied by the Maintenance General warning light light- ing up yellow. If the rear light On the right-hand side, fails the second filament of engage auxiliary stand the brake light shines at re- (001651) in mount 4. Hold the motorcycle upright duced brightness to double and balanced, so that both as a rear light. Even though z skids of the auxiliary stand you have this substitute rear are on the ground. light, the indicators in the dis- Place your left foot on play tell you that a bulb defect lever 1. has occurred. Take a firm grip of 2 with A defective bulb places your right hand. your safety at risk be- Keeping plenty of weight on cause it is easier for other the lever, push the motor- users to oversee you and cycle forward until the auxil- your motorcycle. Push adjustable pin 1 into iary stand is seated against Replace defective bulbs as mount 5. the frame. soon as possible; always Locking pin 2 engages.
carry a complete set of spare Removing headlight bulbs if possible. Ignition is switched OFF 7 The bulb is pressurised 85 and can cause injury if damaged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing Maintenance bulbs. The types of bulb fitted Disconnect plugs 3, 4 to your motorcycle are and 5. listed in the section entitled "Technical data". Replacing low-beam and While holding the headlight, Do not touch the glass remove three screws 1. high-beam headlight z of new bulbs with your Remove cover panel 2. bulb fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth Make sure the ground is to hold the bulbs when hand- level and firm and place the ling them. Dirt deposits, in motorcycle on its stand. particular oil and grease, in- Removing headlight ( 85) terfere with heat radiation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life.
Pull high-beam/low-beam 7 bulb 3 out of the headlight housing. 86 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight Maintenance H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Remove rubber cap 1. Position the rubber cap 1 on the headlight housing and push it into place. Install the headlight ( 88) z Replacing parking-light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the Insert bulb 3 into the head- motorcycle on its stand. light housing. Removing headlight ( 85) Disengage spring clip 2 Close and lock spring from the fastenings and clips 2. swing it aside.
7 87 Maintenance Remove rubber cap 1. Press bulb 3 into fitting 4 Press bulb 3 into socket 4 and remove by turning it and turn it clockwise to in- counter-clockwise. stall. Replace the defective bulb. Parking-light bulb z W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull bulb socket 2 out of the headlight housing. Insert bulb holder 2 into the headlight housing.
Install three screws 1. 7 Replacing brake light 88 and rear light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Removing the seat ( 42) Maintenance Position the rubber cap 1 Connect plugs 3, 4 (with on the headlight housing blue cable) and plug 5 (with and push it into place. brown cable). Install the headlight ( 88) z Installing headlight Ignition is switched OFF. Remove screws 1, 2. Remove rear-light protect- or 3. Seat the headlight with cov- er 2 in the headlight hous- ing.
Pull the rear light back and out of the holders. 7 89 Maintenance Remove screws 1. Press bulb 1 into fitting 2 Remove the rear trim pan- and remove by turning it els, taking care not to mis- counter-clockwise. lay aluminium bushes 2. Turn bulb socket 2 counter- Replace the defective bulb. clockwise and pull it out of z the rear light. Bulb of tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Remove screws 1.
7 90 Maintenance Press bulb 1 into socket 2 Turn bulb socket 2 clock- Install screws 1. and turn it clockwise to in- wise and install it in the rear stall. light. There is only one z position in which the bulb can be inserted into the socket. Install rear trim panels with screws 1. Press the rear-light unit with holders 3 into mounts 4.
7 91 Maintenance Hold rear-light protector 3 in Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter- position. clockwise and remove it Install screws 1. from the bulb housing. Install screws 2. Replace the defective bulb. Installing the seat ( 43) Front flashing turn in- z Replacing turn indicator dicator bulbs bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the Rear flashing turn in- motorcycle on its stand. dicator bulbs Pull the glass out of the reflector housing at the R10W / 12 V / 10 W threaded-fastener side. with OA White flashing turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
7 92 Maintenance Turn bulb 2 clockwise to Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. install it in the bulb housing. Remove the cable protect- Replacing number-plate or. light bulb z Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into Pull bulb holder 1 out of the the bulb housing and close light carrier. the housing.
7 93 Maintenance Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3. Push bulb 2 into socket 3. Install the cable protector Replace the defective bulb. with screw 1. Bulb of number-plate Jump starting light The wires leading to the z W5W / 12 V / 5 W power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Excessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle Pull bulb holder 1 into the electronics. light carrier. Do not use the on-board socket to jump-start the engine of the motorcycle.
Touching live parts of Removing the seat ( 42) itive terminal of the donor 7 the ignition system with When jump-starting the en- battery. the engine running can cause gine, do not disconnect the Then connect one end 94 electric shock. of the black jump lead to battery from the on-board Do not touch parts of the igni- electrical system. the negative terminal of tion system when the engine Remove the protective cap the donor battery, and the is running. from the battery's positive other end to the ground terminal. of the vehicle with the flat Maintenance A short-circuit can result Run the engine of the donor battery. If the battery of if the crocodile clips of vehicle during jump-starting. your motorcycle is flat, use the jump leads are accident- spring-strut screw 1 as the ally brought into contact with connection to ground. the motorcycle. Start the engine of the Use only jump leads fitted vehicle with the discharged z with fully insulated crocodile battery in the usual way; if clips at both ends. the engine does not start, Jump-starting with a wait a few minutes before donor-battery voltage repeating the attempt higher than 12 V can damage in order to protect the the vehicle electronics. starter motor and the donor Make sure that the battery battery. Begin by connecting one of the donor vehicle has a Allow both engines to idle end of the red jump lead voltage rating of 12 V. for a few minutes before to the positive terminal of Make sure the ground is the discharged battery and disconnecting the jump level and firm and place the the other end to the pos- leads. motorcycle on its stand.
Disconnect the jump lead Keep the surface of the bat- BMW Motorrad has de- from the ground connection tery clean and dry veloped a trickle-charger 7 first, then disconnect the Do not open the battery specially designed for com- second lead from the posit- patibility with the electronics 95 Do not top up with water ive terminals. Be sure to read and com- of your motorcycle. Using this Do not use proprietary ply with the instructions for charger, you can keep the start-assist sprays or charging the battery on the battery charged during long following pages periods of disuse, without Maintenance other products to start the engine. Do not turn the battery up- having to disconnect the bat- side down tery from the motorcycle's Installing the seat ( 43) on-board systems. You can If the battery is not dis- obtain additional information Battery connected, the on-board from your authorised BMW electronics (e.g. clock, etc.) Motorrad dealer. Maintenance instructions gradually drain the battery. z Correct upkeep, recharging This can cause the battery Charging battery when and storage will prolong the to run flat. If this happens, connected life of the battery and are es- warranty claims will not be ac- Charging the connec- sential if warranty claims are cepted. ted battery directly at the to be considered. If the motorcycle is to be out battery terminals can damage Compliance with the points of use for more than four the vehicle electronics. below is important in order to weeks, disconnect the battery Always disconnect the battery maximise battery life: or connect a suitable trickle from the on-board circuits be- charger to the battery. fore recharging it with a char- ger connected directly to the battery posts.