BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
K 1600 GTL Exclusive
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......................... 15
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Displays ................. 19
Warning and indicator
lights ........................ 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21
Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 22
Range....................... 23
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 25
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Operation................ 41
Keyless Ride ................ 42
Electronic immobilizer
EWS ........................ 44
Central locking system . . . . . . 44
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 47
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tripmeter ................... 53
Lights ....................... 53
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 56
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 57
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 57
Seat heating ................ 58
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) ....................... 60
Riding mode ................ 60
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Start-off assistance . . . . . . . . . . 63
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 64
Alarm system(DWA) . . . . . . . . . 65
Tires ........................ 69
Clutch....................... 69
Brakes ...................... 70
Shifting...................... 71
Windshield .................. 71
Wind deflection wing . . . . . . . . 72
Storage compartments . . . . . . 72
Armrest ..................... 73
Mirrors ...................... 73
Seat......................... 73
5 Riding.................... 75
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting...................... 78
Breakingin.................. 80
Brakes ...................... 81
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 83
Refueling.................... 84
Secure motorcycle for trans-
port ......................... 86

6 Technology in
detail..................... 89
Riding mode ................ 90
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS......................... 91
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . 94
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC......................... 96
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .. . 99
General instructions . . . . . . . 100
Onboard power
sockets.................... 100
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 101
Case ...................... 104
Topcase................... 107
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 109
General instructions . . . . . . . 110
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil ................. 110
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Coolant.................... 116
Clutch..................... 117
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 117
Wheels.................... 118
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 125
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery .................... 131
Fuses ..................... 133
9 Care.................... 135
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 136
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 137
Paint care ................. 138
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 138
Protective wax coating . . . . 138
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 139
10 Technical Data .. . . . . 141
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 142
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 143
Engine .................... 144
Fuel....................... 145
Engine oil ................. 145
Clutch..................... 146
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 147
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brakes .................... 148
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 150
Anti-Theft Alarm
System.................... 152
Frame..................... 153
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Weights ................... 154
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 154
11 Service ............... 155
Reporting safety
defects.................... 156
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 157
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 157
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 157
Maintenance schedule . . . . 161
Standard BMW Service . . . 162

Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................ 163
Confirmation of service . . . . 168
12 Appendix... . . . . . . . . . . 171
Certificate for Electronic
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Certificate for Key-
less Ride .................. 174
Certificate for Tire Pressure
Control.................... 176
13 Index ................. 177

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
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with
moderate risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high
risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
structions and precaution-
ary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehi-
cle or accessories and warranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
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.
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z General instructions

OA Optional accessory.
BMW Motorrad op-
tional accessories can
be purchased and in-
stalled at your autho-
rized 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).
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 Rider´s Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be recognized based
on the data, illustrations or de-
scriptions in this manual.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Underneathseat.................... 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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z Overviews

General view, left side
1Clutch fluid reservoir
( 117)
2Fuel filler opening ( 84)
3Operating panel for the
audio system (see separate
operating instructions)
4Seat lock ( 73)
5Pillion passenger seat
heater ( 59)
6Load capacity table
Tyre inflation pressure ta-
ble
7Electronic suspension ad-
justment ESA ( 64)
8Storage compartment
( 72)
9Adjustable shift lever
( 71)
10 Wind deflection wing
( 72)
2
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z Overviews

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z Overviews

General view, right side
1Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (above engine oil fill
location)
2Onboard power socket
( 100)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 114)
4Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 116)
5Type plate (on front
suspension)
6Wind deflection wing
( 72)
7Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick ( 110)
8Stowage compartment of
the audio system ( 72)
9Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 115)
2
13
z Overviews

Multifunction switch,
left
1High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 54)
2Cruise control ( 61)
3Hazard warning flashers
( 56)
4Operating auxiliary head-
lights ( 55)
5Windshield ( 71)
6Turn indicators ( 56)
7Horn
8ESA control ( 64)
9Selecting favorite menu
( 50)
2
14
z Overviews

Multifunction switch,
right
1Central locking ( 44)
2Selection of the riding
mode ( 60)
3Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch) ( 57)
4Starting the engine
( 78)
2
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z Overviews

Underneath seat
1Rider's Manual (US Model)
2Fuses ( 133)
3Battery ( 131)
4Onboard toolkit ( 110)
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z Overviews

Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2- with preparation for navi-
gation device (OE)
Release for navigation slot
3Warning and indicator
lights ( 20)
4with navigation deviceOA
Navigation device ( 101)
5Photocell (for brightness
adjustment of instrument
lighting)
6Tachometer
7Multifunction display
( 21)
NOTICE
The brightness of the warning
lights and telltale lights, the
display and the instrument
needle and gauge lighting is
adapted automatically to suit
ambient brightness.
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z Overviews

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z Overviews