BMW K 1600 GT Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
K 1600 GT
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

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Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
Suggestions and complaints
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding on your
BMW
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 16
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Displays ................. 19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20
Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 21
Range....................... 22
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 22
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 23
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................... 25
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................... 27
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 Operation................ 45
Steering and ignition
lock ......................... 47
Ignition ...................... 48
Ignition with Key-
less Ride .................... 49
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 53
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tripmeter ................... 59
Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . 59
Lights ....................... 61
Turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 63
Emergency ON/OFF
switch....................... 64
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 64
Seat heating ................ 65
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) ....................... 67
Riding mode ................ 67
Rider's seat ................. 68
Windshield .................. 70
Wind deflection wing . . . . . . . . 71
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Storage compartments . . . . . . 74
Clutch....................... 74
Brakes ...................... 75
Mirrors ...................... 75
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Damping .................... 76
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 77
Central locking system . . . . . . 78
Anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)....................... 82
Tires ........................ 86
5 Riding.................... 87
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 88
Checklist .................... 89
Starting...................... 90

Breakingin.................. 92
Brakes ...................... 93
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 94
Refueling.................... 95
Secure motorcycle for trans-
port ......................... 97
6 Technology in
detail..................... 99
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . 101
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS....................... 101
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . 104
Tire Pressure Control TCP/
RDC....................... 105
ESA II Electronic
Suspension Adjustment . . . 106
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 109
General instructions . . . . . . . 110
Onboard power
sockets.................... 110
Navigation device . . . . . . . . . 111
Case ...................... 114
Topcase................... 116
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 121
General instructions . . . . . . . 122
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Engine oil ................. 122
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Coolant.................... 128
Clutch..................... 129
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 129
Wheels.................... 130
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 136
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Bulbs...................... 138
Battery .................... 142
Fuses ..................... 145
9 Care.................... 147
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 148
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 148
Paint care ................. 149
Storing the motorcycle . . . . 150
Protective wax coating . . . . 150
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 150
10 Technical data . . . . . . 151
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 152
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 153
Engine .................... 154
Fuel....................... 155
Engine oil ................. 155
Clutch..................... 156
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 157
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Brakes .................... 158
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 159
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 160
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Frame..................... 163
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Weights ................... 164
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 164

11 Service ............... 165
Reporting safety
defects.................... 166
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 167
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 167
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 167
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................ 169
Confirmation of service . . . . 174
12 Appendix... . . . . . . . . . . 177
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
RDC certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
13 Index ................. 185

General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment........................... 7
Technicaldata....................... 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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z General instructions

Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
ual will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work car-
ried out on your motorcycle will
be documented in Chapter 11.
Proof of the maintenance work
performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo-
torcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that are
imperative to observe for
your own safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
product against damage.
Special information on op-
erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte-
nance and adjustment proce-
dures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
OA Optional accessory.
BMW Motorrad optional
accessories can be
purchased and installed
at your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
TPC Tire Pressure Control
(TPC).
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z General instructions

Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the man-
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your BMW is equipped with
options or accessories not de-
scribed in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment is described
in separate operating instructions.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and out-
puts in the Rider's Manual relate
to the German DIN standards
and comply with their tolerance
specifications. Versions for indi-
vidual countries may differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The high safety and quality stan-
dards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by consistent, on-
going development efforts em-
bracing their design, equipment
and accessories. For this rea-
son, aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions
in this Operating instructions. In
addition, BMW Motorrad can-
not guarantee the total absence
of errors. We hope you will ap-
preciate that no claims can be
recognized based on the data, il-
lustrations or descriptions in this
manual. 1
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z General instructions

Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneathseat.................... 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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10
z Overviews

General view, left side
1Clutch fluid reservoir
( 129)
2Fuel filler opening ( 95)
3Seat lock ( 68)
4Rear seat heating control
(on rear seat) ( 66)
5Payload table
Tire inflation pressure table
6Adjusting spring preload
( 76)
7Damping adjustment
( 76)
8Storage compartment
( 74)
9Wind deflection wing
( 71)
2
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z Overviews

2
12
z Overviews

General view, right side
1Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (above engine oil filler
neck)
2Onboard power socket
( 110)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 126)
4Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 128)
5Type plate (on front
suspension)
6Wind deflection wing
( 71)
7Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick ( 122)
8Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 127)
2
13
z Overviews

Multifunction switch,
left
1High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 61)
2with daytime driving
lightOE
Daytime driving lights
( 59)
3Cruise control ( 71)
4Hazard warning flashers
( 63)
5with additional LED
headlightOE
or
with LED auxiliary head-
lightOA
Operating auxiliary head-
lights ( 62)
6Windshield ( 70)
7Turn indicators ( 63)
8Horn
2
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z Overviews

9Multi-controller and MENU
button
Multifunction display oper-
ation ( 53)
with audio system with
preparation for navigation
deviceOE
Operation of the audio sys-
tem (see the appropriate
operating instructions)
Using DTC ( 67)
with Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA)OE
ESA control ( 77)
10 Selecting favorite menu
( 56)
2
15
z Overviews

Multifunction switch,
right
1with central lockingOE
Operation of the central
locking system ( 79)
2Selection of the ride mode
( 67)
3Emergency ON/OFF
switch ( 64)
4Starting the engine
( 90)
2
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z Overviews

Underneath seat
1Rider's Manual (US Model)
2Fuses ( 145)
3Battery ( 142)
4Standard tool kit ( 122)
5Seat-height adjustment
( 69)
2
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z Overviews

Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2- with preparation for navi-
gation device (OE)
Release for navigation slot
3Warning and indicator
lamps ( 25)
4with preparation for navi-
gation deviceOE
with navigation systemOA
Navigation device ( 111)
5Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
instrument lighting)
6Tachometer
7Multifunction display
( 20)
The brightness of the warn-
ing lights and telltale lights,
the display and the instrument
needle and gauge lighting is
adapted automatically to suit am-
bient brightness.
2
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z Overviews