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.

Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 5
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 5
Equipment ................... 6
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 6
2 Overviews ................ 7
General view, left side . . . . . . . . 8
General view, right side . . . . . 10
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 11
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 12
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Displays ................. 15
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................... 15
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 16
Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 17
Range....................... 18
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 18
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 20
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Operation................ 36
Keyless Ride ................ 36
Electronic immobilizer
EWS ........................ 38
Central locking system . . . . . . 38
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 41
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tripmeter ................... 47
Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . 47
Lights ....................... 49
Turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 51
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 52
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 52
Seat heating ................ 53
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) ....................... 55
Riding mode ................ 55
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Start-off assistance . . . . . . . . . . 58
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 59
Anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)....................... 60
Tires ........................ 63
Clutch....................... 64
Brakes ...................... 64
Shifting...................... 65
Windshield .................. 65
Wind deflection wing . . . . . . . . 66
Storage compartments . . . . . . 66
Armrest ..................... 67
Mirrors ...................... 67
Seat......................... 67
5 Riding.................... 69
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 69
Checklist .................... 70
Starting...................... 71
Breakingin.................. 73
Brakes ...................... 74
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 75
Refueling.................... 75

Secure motorcycle for trans-
port ......................... 77
6 Technology in
detail..................... 79
Riding mode ................ 79
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS......................... 80
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . 83
Tire Pressure Control TCP/
RDC......................... 84
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .. . 87
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 87
Onboard power sockets . . . . . 87
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Case ........................ 91
Topcase..................... 93
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 95
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine oil ................... 95
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Coolant.................... 101
Clutch..................... 102
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 102
Wheels.................... 103
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 109
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Bulbs...................... 111
Battery .................... 115
Fuses ..................... 118
9 Care.................... 119
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Washing your vehicle. . . . . . 119
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 119
Paint care ................. 120
Storing the motorcycle . . . . 121
Protective wax coating . . . . 121
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 121
10 Technical data . . . . . . 122
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 122
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 123
Engine .................... 124
Fuel....................... 125
Engine oil ................. 125
Clutch..................... 126
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 127
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Brakes .................... 128
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 128
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 129
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Frame..................... 133
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Weights ................... 134
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 134
11 Service ............... 135
Reporting safety
defects.................... 135
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 136
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 136
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................ 138
Confirmation of service . . . . 143

12 Appendix... . . . . . . . . . . 145
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
RDC certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
13 Index ................. 149

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).
1
5
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
6
z General instructions

2
7
z Overviews

General view, left side
1Clutch fluid reservoir
( 102)
2Fuel filler opening ( 76)
3Operating panel for the
audio system (see separate
operating instructions)
4Seat lock ( 67)
5Passenger seat heater
( 54)
6Payload table
Tire inflation pressure table
7Electronic suspension ad-
justment ESA ( 59)
8Storage compartment
( 66)
9Adjustable shift lever
( 65)
10 Wind deflection wing
( 66)
2
8
z Overviews

2
9
z Overviews

General view, right side
1Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (above engine oil fill
location)
2Onboard power socket
( 87)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 99)
4Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 101)
5Type plate (on front
suspension)
6Wind deflection wing
( 66)
7Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick ( 95)
8Stowage compartment of
the audio system ( 66)
9Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 100)
2
10
z Overviews

Multifunction switch,
left
1High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 49)
2Daytime driving light
3Cruise control ( 56)
4Hazard warning flashers
( 51)
5Operating auxiliary head-
lights ( 50)
6Windshield ( 65)
7Turn indicators ( 51)
8Horn
9Using DTC ( 55)
ESA control ( 59)
10 Selecting favorite menu
( 44).
2
11
z Overviews

Multifunction switch,
right
1Central locking ( 38)
2Selection of the riding
mode ( 55)
3Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch) ( 52)
4Starting the engine
( 71)
2
12
z Overviews

Underneath seat
1Rider's Manual (US Model)
2Fuses ( 118)
3Battery ( 115)
4Onboard toolkit ( 95)
2
13
z Overviews

Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Release for navigation slot
3Warning and indicator
lamps ( 15)
4with navigation deviceOA
Navigation system ( 88)
5Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
instrument lighting)
6Tachometer
7Multifunction display
( 16)
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
14
z Overviews

Warning and indicator
lamps
1ABS ( 30)
2DTC ( 31)
3Turn indicator, left
4Fuel reserve ( 27)
5Daytime driving lights
6High-beam headlight
7Turn indicator, right
8Electronic engine manage-
ment
9DWA ( 60)
Indicator light for radio-
operated key ( 39)
10 Auxiliary headlight ( 50)
11 Cruise control ( 56)
12 Universal warning light, ap-
pears together with warn-
ing symbols in display
panel ( 20)
3
15
z Displays

Multifunction display
1Riding mode ( 55)
2Hill Start Control Operating
( 58).
3Coolant temperature
4Warning lights ( 20)
5Menu panel ( 41)
Area for messages relating
to the audio system
6RDC readings
7Daytime driving lights
( 47)
8ESA settings ( 59)
9Trip distance ( 47)
10 Total distance covered
11 Clock ( 45)
12 Fuel level
13 Gear indicator, "N" appears
in neutral
3
16
z Displays

Meaning of symbols
Meanings of the symbols at posi-
tion 1:
Average fuel consumption
since last reset ( 46)
Current fuel consumption
Range with fuel now on
board ( 18)
Average speed since last
reset ( 46)
Ambient temperature
( 18)
Tire inflation pressures
( 20)
Stopwatch ( 46)
Travel times ( 46)
Date (display mode de-
pends on the time format
selected) ( 45)
Electrical system voltage
Oil level ( 18)
2Rear-seat heating ON
3Heated handlebar grips
switched on
4Front-seat heating ON
3
17
z Displays

5Damping
6Vehicle load
Range
The range indicates the
travel distance available
with the remaining fuel. The av-
erage consumption employed
to calculate the remaining travel
range does not appear in the
display and may vary from the
indicated average consumption.
You must put at least five liters of
fuel into the fuel tank for the new
level to be registered correctly.
If the sensor cannot register the
new level the range display can-
not be updated.
If the motorcycle is standing on
its side stand, the motorcycle's
inclined position will prevent the
fuel level from being registered
accurately. For this reason travel
range is only calculated with the
side stand retracted.
The determined range is
an approximate reading.
BMW Motorrad therefore recom-
mends that you do not try to use
the full range before refueling.
Ambient temperature
Engine heat can lead to
spurious readings of ambi-
ent temperature when the mo-
torcycle is stationary. When the
effects of engine heat on the
monitored temperature become
excessive the display responds
by temporarily reverting to -- as
the display reading.
If the ambient temperature
drops below 37 °F (3 °C),
this warning of possible icing-
up appears. The display auto-
matically switches from any other
mode to the temperature read-
ing when the temperature drops
below this threshold for the first
time.
Oil level indicator
The oil-level indicator gives
you an indication of the en-
gine oil level.
The conditions for the oil level
indicator are as follows:
Engine at operating tempera-
ture.
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Motorcycle is vertical.
3
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z Displays