
5 Riding.................... 67
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 68
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 71
Starting...................... 71
Twistgrip brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Runningin .................. 75
Speed....................... 75
Off-roading.................. 76
Brakes ...................... 77
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 78
Refuelling ................... 79
Secure motorcycle for trans-
portation .................... 81
6 Engineering details... . . 83
Riding mode ................ 84
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 85
Electronic engine manage-
ment with BMW Motorrad
ASC......................... 87
7 Accessories . . . .. . . . . .. . . 89
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 90
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Auxiliary headlights . . . . . . . . . . 91
Luggage .................... 92
Cases ....................... 92
Aluminium cases . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Topcase..................... 98
Aluminium topcase . . . . . . . . 101
Two-way radio box . . . . . . . . 103
Fire extinguisher. . . . . . . . . . . 104
8 Maintenance . . . . .. . . . . 105
General instructions . . . . . . . 106
Toolkit..................... 106
Engine oil ................. 107
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Coolant.................... 113
Clutch..................... 114
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Chain...................... 116
Wheels.................... 118
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 127
Bulbs...................... 128
Fuses ..................... 134
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Air filter.................... 136
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Battery .................... 138
9 Care.................... 143
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 144
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Paint care ................. 145
Laying up the motor-
cycle ...................... 146
Protective wax coating . . . . 146
Restoring motorcycle to
use........................ 146
10 Technical data . .. . . . 147
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 148
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 149
Engine .................... 151
Fuel....................... 152
Engine oil ................. 153
Clutch..................... 154
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 155
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brakes .................... 156
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 156
Electrics................... 158
Frame..................... 160