BMW F 800 ST Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual
F 800 ST
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data
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Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
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pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
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 information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy rid-
ing your BMW and that all your
journeys will be pleasant and
safe.
BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency ..................... 7
2 General views .. .. . . .. . . .. 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the battery-
compartment cover . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight.................... 19
3 Status indicators . . . .. . . 21
Standard status indicat-
ors .......................... 22
Status indicators with on-
board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators with
tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) ....................... 24
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the on-
board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS status indicators . . . . . . . 29
RDC status indicators . . . . . . . 32
Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 37
4 Operation................ 39
Ignition switch and steering
lock ......................... 40
Electronic immobiliser
EWS ........................ 41
Clock........................ 42
Odometer and
tripmeters ................... 42
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC......................... 49
Lights ....................... 49
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 51
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 52
Grip heating................. 52
Clutch....................... 53
Brakes ...................... 53
Mirrors ...................... 54
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Damping .................... 55
Tyres........................ 56
Headlight.................... 57
Seat......................... 58
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5 Riding.................... 61
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checklist .................... 64
Starting...................... 64
Runningin .................. 67
Brakes ...................... 68
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 69

Refuelling ................... 71
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6 Engineering details. . .. . 75
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC......................... 78
7 Accessories . . .. . . .. . . .. . 81
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 82
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Luggage .................... 83
Cases ....................... 84
Topcase..................... 87
8 Maintenance . . .. . .. . . .. . 91
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92
Toolkit....................... 92
Engine oil ................... 92
Brake system, general. . . . . . . 94
Brake pads.................. 95
Brake fluid................... 96
Coolant...................... 98
Clutch..................... 100
Tyres...................... 101
Rims ...................... 101
Wheels.................... 102
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 110
Bulbs...................... 111
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Battery .................... 118
9 Care.................... 123
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 124
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Paint care ................. 125
Protective wax coating . . . . 126
Laying up the
motorcycle ................ 126
Restoring motorcycle to
use........................ 126
10 Technical data . .. . . . 127
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 128
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 129
Engine .................... 130
Fuel....................... 131
Engine oil ................. 131
Clutch..................... 132
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Brakes .................... 134
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 134
Electrics................... 135
Frame..................... 136
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Weights ................... 137
Riding specifications . . . . . . 138
11 Service ............... 139
BMW Motorrad service. . . . 140
BMW Motorrad service
quality..................... 140
BMW Motorrad mobility
services - roadside assist-
ance....................... 140
BMW Motorrad service
network ................... 141
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 141
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work................. 142
Confirmation of service . . . . 147