BMW F 800 GS - Instrukcja Obsługi

BMW MotorradK72_800_Titel.fm Seite 9 Montag, 24. September 2007 3:14 15The Ultimate RidingMachineRider's ManualF 800 GS

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motor

Remove the front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Once the calipers havebeen removed, there isa risk

Install the front wheel stand( 102)Slacken right axle clampingscrews 2.Remove axle screw 3.Slacken left axle clampingscrews 4.Push the axle in as far

Slip spacing bushing 6 ontothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.The front wheel must beinstalled right way round torotate in the correct direction.Note

Clamp of quick-releaseaxle19 NmIf applicable, slacken right axleclamping screws 2 again.Remove the front-wheel stand.Ease the right brake caliperonto

with BMW Motorrad ABSOEInsert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.Remove the auxiliary stand, ifinstalled beforehand.Removing rear wheelPl

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 8 from the sprock-et.Roll the rear wheel back until itis clear of the swinging ar

Install right adjusting plate 5.Install nut 2, but do not tightenit at this point.Seat the speed sensor in theholder and install screw 1 ofthe speed s

Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.Us

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fi

Turn cover of high-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulbDisconnect plug 1.Disengage spring clips 2 fro

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offe

Replacing parking-lightbulbMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning

Insert parking-light bulb 1 intothe headlight housing.Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front an

Replace the defective bulb.Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, frontR10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith LED turn indicatorsOALED / 12 VTurn bulb 2 clockwise to inst

Remove screw 1 from themudguard cover and removethe cover.Pull bulb holder 2 out of thelight carrier.Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.Replace the d

Hold the mudguard cover inposition and install screw 1.Air filterRemoving air filterRemove the centre trim panel( 115)Remove screws 1.Remove air-filte

Install the centre trim panel( 115)Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not havea load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the e

gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idl

connected directly to the batteryposts.Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging canbe used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsu

Switch off the ignition.Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the riskof short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Begin by removing

Install the centre trim panel( 115)Set the clock ( 38)Removing centre trimpanelRemove the seat ( 55)Remove screws 1 on left andright.Remove four screw

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Install screws 1 on left andright.Install the seat ( 55)8116zMaintenance

CareCareCare products ... 118Washing motorcycle ... 118Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents. ...

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pa

Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommend

Technical dataTechnical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . ... 122Threaded fasteners ... 123Engine ... 125F

Troubleshooting chartPossible cause RemedyEmergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run).Side stand Retract the side stand

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidBrake caliper to fork legM10 x 40 38 NmClamp of quick-release axleM8 x 25 2x each side, alternately19 NmQuick

Mirror arm Value ValidClamping element to clampingblockM10 30 NmChain Value ValidLocknut of the final-drive chaintensioning screwM8 19 Nm10124zTechnic

EngineEngine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled

General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side... 11General view, right side . . ... 13Underneath the seat ...

FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedwith regular unleaded (RON 91)OE91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and

Permissible viscosity classesSAE 10 W-40 ≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperaturesSAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil b

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Chain driveType of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging armFinal drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sproc

BrakesFront wheelType of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-ton floating calipers and floating brake discsBrake-pad materia

Rear wheelRear wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17"Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17Tyre pressureTyre pressure,

ElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket 5 AFuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circ

LightingBulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 WBulb for tail

FrameFrame type Tubular spaceframeType plate location Steering head, front topVIN location Steering head, rightDimensionsLength of motorcycle 2320 mm,

WeightsUnladen weight 207 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 443 kgMaximum payl

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . ... 136BMW Motorrad service quality ... 136BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp

down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important c

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if app

Item OdometerreadingDate11144zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSControl, 16Engineering details, 70Operation, 49Self-diagnosis, 62Warnings, 30AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 74Air fi

General view, left side1 Power socket ( 74)2 Seat lock ( 55)3 Engine-oil filler neck and oildipstick ( 87)211zGeneral views

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 50Checking operation, 92Technical data, 127Confirmation of maintenancework, 138CoolantChecking fill level, 91Fill-lev

Grip heatingControl, 17Operation, 48HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Op

Current consumption, 41Operation, 39Range, 42Redline warning, 44Status indicators, 23Stopwatch, 42Warnings, 29PParking, 65Parking lightSwitching on, 4

Weights, 134Wheels and tyres, 129Telltale lights, 22ToolkitContents, 86Stowage, 14TopcaseOperation, 80Torques, 123TransmissionTechnical data, 127Trans

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 66)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 91)3 Vehicle Identification Num-ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing), Ty

Underneath the seat1 Location of first-aid kit (OA)2 Toolkit3 Payload table4 Table of tyre pressures5 Helmet holder ( 56)6 Rider's Manual7 Tool f

Underneath the trimpanel1 Battery ( 112)2 Air-filter housing ( 110)215zGeneral views

Motorcycle data/dealership detailsMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColour codeDate of first registrationRegistration numberDealership

Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the on-boardcomputerOE( 39)2 Operating the ABSOE( 49)3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,left ( 46), Hazard warn-ing f

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 48)2 Starter button ( 60)3 Grip heatingOE( 48)4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 46), Ha

Instrument cluster1 Telltale lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operation of the clock( 38), Operation of thestopwatchOE( 42)4 Multifunction display( 22)5 Ope

Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light219zGeneral views

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Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStandard status indicators ... 22Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE... 2

Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display1 Clock ( 38)2 Odometer and tripmeters( 38)Telltale lights1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicator

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in ad

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light alsolights up.Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbolindicate

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.325zStatus indicators

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or th

Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningLights up yellow Appears on the dis-playElectronic immobiliser active ( 27)EWS appears onth

Electronic immobiliseractiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.EWS appears on the display.Possible cause:

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.Engine in emergency-operation modeGeneral warning light showsyellow.Engine symbol appears onthe display.Th

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.LAMP appears on the display.A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit is easier for other use

ABS warningsOEMode of presentationABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fe

Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningFlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed ( 32)Lights upABS deactivated ( 32)Lights upABS fault (

Self-diagnosis notcompletedABS warning light flashes.Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themoto

Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm w

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OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock ... 36Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ... 37Clock ... 38Odometer

Important data for refuellingFuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedwith regular unleaded (RON 91)OE91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded(fuel gr

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a

Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the wayto the leftTurn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all fu

Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-i

Press button 2.The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Total d

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionCurrent consumptionRangeAmbient temperatureWhen the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the en

Average consumptionAverage consumption is calcu-lated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset bythe corresponding amount of fuelused.Rese

RangeThe range readout indicates howfar you can ride with the fuel re-maining in the tank. The figureis calculated from the level offuel in the tank a

back temporarily to the odometerreading. Similarly, the stopwatchcontinues timing if you temporar-ily switch off the ignition.Operating stopwatchIf ne

ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument cluster.To co

them down until the readingchanges.The settings are accepted andthe display returns to its mostrecent reading.The most recent setting is re-tained if

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your n

Switching off parkinglightsSwitch the ignition on and thenoff again.Parking lights switched off.Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashingturn indicato

Cancelling turn indicatorsPress cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale lights areoff.Hazard warningflashersSwitc

Emergency off switch(kill switch)1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)Operating the kill switchwhen riding can causethe rear wheel to lock and thuscause

2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dotvisible)4 100 % heat output (threedots visible)BMW Motorrad ABSOEDeactivating ABS functionSwitch on the ignit

If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABSlight comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.ClutchAdjusting clutch leverAttempting to adjus

MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsTurn the mirror to the correctposition.Adjusting mirror armPush protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm

Remove on-board toolkit 1.Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do notmatch the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust

Adjusting damping forrear wheelYou adjust the damping char-acteristic by turning adjustingscrew 1.If you want to increase damp-ing, turn adjusting scr

Tyre pressure, front2.2 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)2.5 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)Tyre pressure, rear2.5 ba

Tighten screws 1 on left andright.Beam-throw basic settingSlacken screws 1 on left andright.Tilt the headlight slightlyabout its horizontal axis until

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 Ge

Firmly press down on the seatat the front.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.Helmet holderRemove the seat ( 55)Pass the wire rope available asan

RidingRidingSafety instructions ... 58Checklist... 60Starting ... 60Running in ..

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis app

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, obser

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rea

with BMW Motorrad ABSOESwitch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 61)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 62)Press starter button 1.If ambient

are switched off in reverse se-quence.If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above:Some malfunctions

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while runningin will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.Do not exce

rider's full force applied to thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase

pads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside standIf the ground is soft or un-even, the

6 Engineering details . . . . . 69Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad ABSOE... 707 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73General instruction

Placing motorcycle oncentre standOEIf the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always ch

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its side stand.The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full onlywhen the motor

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and

Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradABSOE... 70669zEngineering details

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSOEHow does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe c

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.672zEngineering details

AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions ... 74Power socket . ... 74Luggage ... 75CaseO

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW

tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily inte

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-case fitted to the motorcyclemax 160 km/hwith tank rucksackOANote the maximum permissiblepayload of the t

Position luggage strap 2 asshown here with a stuffbag asexample.Check that the luggage is se-cure.CaseOAOpening casesTurn key 1 in the case lock torig

Closing casesTurn the lock with the key untilit is at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.Close case lid 1.The lid engages with an aud-ib

Pull red release lever 4 up.Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open latching flap 5.Take a grip of the carry handleand ease the case clear ofthe mushroom h

Tilt the case up and set it onmushroom head 8, until mush-room head 8 is at the rear endof anchorage 9.Then push latching flap 5down while pivoting re

Closing topcaseTurn the key in the topcaselock until it is at right angles tothe road surface.Close topcase lid 1.The lid engages with an aud-ible cli

Pull red lever 4.Latching flap 5 is unlocked.Fully open latching flap 5 withyour hand.Take a firm grip of the handleand remove the topcase.Installing

Engage the topcase in frontholders 6 of the topcase carrierplate.Push the rear of the topcaseonto the topcase carrier plateand engage latching flap 5.

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MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions ... 86Toolkit ... 86Engine oil ... 87Br

General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview ... 6Abbreviations and symbols ... 6Equipment ...

General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special ti

5 SocketOpen-ended spanners ofvarious sizes6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapterEngine oi

Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.Engine oil levelEngine oil, 1

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Brake padsCh

Brake-pad wear limit, rearmin 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.The wear indicators must beclearly visible.)If the wear indicating mark

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with cen

Coolant, specified levelAntifreezebetween MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tankIf the coolant level is too low:Top up the coolant.Topping up coolantT

RimsVisual inspectionMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged ri

Chain deflection35...45 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:Adjust the

Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.If the chain can be pulled