BMW F 750 GS Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual
F750GS
BMW Motorrad
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Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
About these operating
instructions
Read these operating instructions
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. They contain
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, they contain informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
The record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
claims.
If the time comes to sell your
BMW, please remember to hand
over these operating instructions
to the new owner. They are an
important part of the vehicle.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concern-
ing your vehicle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your jour-
neys will be pleasant and safe
BMW Motorrad.
01 40 9 446 811
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions . ... 7
Overview..................... 8
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 8
Equipment ................... 9
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Currency .................... 10
Additional sources of inform-
ation......................... 10
Certificates and operating
licences ..................... 10
Data memory................ 10
Intelligent emergency call
system ...................... 15
2 General views . . . . . . . .. . . 19
General view, left side . . . . . . . 21
General view, right side . . . . . 23
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 24
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 25
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 26
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Instrument cluster with Con-
nectivity ..................... 28
3 Status indicators .. . . . . . 29
Overview, displays. . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warning indicator lights . . . . . 33
Overview, displays with con-
nectivity ..................... 52
Indicator lights with Con-
nectivity ..................... 58
4 Operation................ 83
Ignition switch/steering
lock ......................... 84
Ignition with Key-
less Ride .................... 85
Electronic immobiliser
EWS ........................ 89
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 89
Intelligent emergency
call .......................... 90
Lights ....................... 93
Daytime riding light. . . . . . . . . . 94
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 96
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 98
SETUP...................... 99
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
General settings in the mul-
tifunction display . . . . . . . . . . 102
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)...................... 104
Traction control (ASC/
DTC)...................... 106
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (DESA) . . . . . . . . . 108
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cruise-control system . . . . . 113
Tyre pressure control
(RDC) ..................... 115
Heated handlebar grips . . . 116
Seat....................... 117
Operating instructions . . . . . 118
5 TFT display .. . . . . . . . . . 119
General instructions . . . . . . . 120
Principle................... 121
Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
General settings . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Bluetooth.................. 130
My vehicle ................ 133
On-board computer . . . . . . . 136
Navigation................. 136
Media ..................... 138
Telephone ................ 139
Display software
version .................... 140
Display licence informa-
tion........................ 140
6 Anti-theft alarm . . . .. . . 141
Overview.................. 142
Activation ................. 142
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
7 Adjustment . . . .. .. .. .. . 147
Mirrors .................... 148
Headlight.................. 148
Clutch..................... 149
Brakes .................... 150
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Damping .................. 151
8 Riding.................. 153
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . 154
Comply with checklist . . . . . 157
When changing the load
status:..................... 157
Always before riding
off: ........................ 157
Every 3rd refuelling
stop: ...................... 157
Starting.................... 158
Runningin ................ 161
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Brakes .................... 164
Parking your motor-
cycle ...................... 166
Refuelling ................. 167
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
9 Engineering
details ................. 175
General instructions . . . . . . . 176
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)...................... 176
Traction control (ASC/
DTC)...................... 179
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Tyre pressure control
(RDC) ..................... 183
Gear Shift Assistant . . . . . . . 184
10 Maintenance . .. . .. . .. 187
General instructions . . . . . . . 188
Toolkit..................... 188
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine oil ................. 190
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Clutch..................... 197
Coolant.................... 198
Tyres...................... 200
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wheels.................... 201
Air filter.................... 209
Lighting ................... 211
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