BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye 2017 User manual

Additional rider's manual
R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye
BMW Motorrad

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Welcome to BMW
We are pleased that you have
chosen the Rallye style variant
for your R 1200 GS Adventure
from BMW Motorrad and wel-
come you to the family of BMW
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
Information about this
equipment package
Read this Rider's Manual before
you start your new BMW. It con-
tains important information about
operating the vehicle that will
enable you to make full use of
the technical advantages of your
BMW with the Rallye style vari-
ant.
It also provides information about
vehicle maintenance and care,
operational and road safety, and
tips on how best to preserve the
value of your vehicle.
Documentation confirming per-
formance of scheduled mainte-
nance is a precondition for gen-
erous handling of out-of-warranty
claims and goodwill warranty
treatment.
If you want to sell your BMW one
day, remember to hand over this
Rider's Manual too. It is an im-
portant element of the motorcy-
cle.
Feedback and comments
Should you have any questions
about your vehicle, your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to provide you with
advice and support.
We wish you many miles of plea-
sure and satisfaction with your
new BMW, along with a safe and
enjoyable ride,
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 3
Overview..................... 4
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 4
Equipment ................... 5
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 5
2 Overviews ................ 7
Overall view .................. 9
3 Introduction . . . .. . .. . . . . . 11
Rallye style variant . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Operation................ 13
Rallye seat .................. 14
Frame guard ................ 15
Windshield .................. 15
5 Off-road use .. . .. . . . . . .. 17
Conversion.................. 18
Riding....................... 22
Cleaning..................... 24
6 Maintenance . . . . . . .. . .. . 27
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 28
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tires ........................ 28
Rims ........................ 29
Maintenance work after off-
road use .................... 30
7 Accessories . . . .. . .. . . . . . 33
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories for Rallye style
variant....................... 34
Rallye style variant acces-
sories ....................... 37
LED turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Headlight guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Milled handlebar lever . . . . . . . 38
Enduro engine guard . . . . . . . . 39
Cylinder-head cover
guard........................ 39
Adjustable driver
footrests .................... 39
Sports muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Studded tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Preparation for navigation
system ...................... 40
Case system ................ 41
8 Technical data . . . .. . . . . . 43
Frame....................... 44
Chassis and suspension. . . . . 44
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dimensions ................. 46
9 Index..................... 48

General instructions
Overview ............................ 4
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment........................... 5
Technicaldata....................... 5
Notice concerning current status . . . . 5
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z General instructions

Overview
This Rider's Manual has been
designed to provide quick and
efficient orientation. The quickest
way for you to find information on
specific topics is to consult the
comprehensive index at the back
of the manual. If you would like
to start with a quick overview of
your motorcycle, this information
has been provided in chapter 2.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual; it is an
important part of the motorcycle.
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.
NV National-market version.
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.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
D-
ESA
Electronic chassis and
suspension adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
TPC Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC).
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 motorcycle comes with
equipment not described here,
you can find the descriptions in a
separate manual.
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 outstanding levels of safety
and quality furnished by every
BMW motorcycle are the result
of ongoing advanced develop-
ment focusing on continuous
improvement in design and en-
gineering as well as equipment
and accessories. For this reason,
some 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. For
this reason BMW is unable to
recognize any claims stemming
from the information, illustrations
and descriptions in this manual.
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z General instructions

Overviews
Overallview.......................... 9 2
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z Overviews

Overall view
1Rallye seat (low) ( 14)
2Protective caps ( 18)
3Cross spoke wheels
( 29)
4Enduro footrest
5Frame guard ( 15)
6Sport windshield ( 15)
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z Overviews

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z Overviews

Introduction
Rallye style variant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3
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z Introduction

Rallye style variant
The Rallye style variant show-
cases the sporty character of
the R 1200 GS Adventure Ral-
lye. The Lightwhite coloring, the
painted labels on the side parts
of the tank and, above all, the
frame powdered in Cordoba Blue
provide a visual description of the
sportiest R 1200 GS Adventure
series of all time.
The R 1200 GS Adventure Ral-
lye's equipment has been con-
sistently designed in line with
increased off-road performance.
The Rallye style variant
consists of:
Rallye seat, perfect
ergonomic shape for maximum
freedom of movement and
great comfort, also for two
riders if desired.
Sports windshield, low cut,
for a clear view of the rough
terrain ahead and freedom of
movement when riding in a
standing position.
Cross spoke wheel, available
with studded tires if desired.
Accompanying frame guard,
protects the frame from hard
kicks.
Accompanying protective
caps, for the sportily slim rear
when the luggage rack is re-
moved.
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z Introduction

Operation
Rallyeseat.......................... 14
Frameguard........................ 15
Windshield.......................... 15
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z Operation

Rallye seat
Removing the Rallye seat
Unlock seat lock 1in a clock-
wise direction using the ignition
key and hold the ignition key
there.
Raise seat 2at rear and re-
lease the ignition key.
Take off the seat and place on
a clean surface with the uphol-
stered side facing down.
Note height adjustment
The front height adjustment 1
must always be set to the high
position (marked H).
The rear height adjustment 1
must always be set to the low
position (marked L).
Fitting the Rallye seat
Insert Rallye seat 1into fix-
tures 2on left and right and
then press it forwards and
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14
z Operation

downwards at the rear until the
locking mechanism audibly en-
gages.
NOTICE
To remove and install seat with
optional equipment, see the vehi-
cle rider's manual.
Frame guard
Installing the frame guard
Requirement
The frame guard is not installed
upon vehicle handover.
Requirement
The adhesive points must be dry
and free of both dust and grease.
Pull off protective films inwards
from foam strips 1.
Attach frame guard 2and
press against adhesive points.
Install rubber bands 1. Posi-
tion the fastening points on the
inside of the frame in order to
avoid the rubber bands open-
ing when kicked.
Install frame guard on the op-
posite side in the same way.
Windshield
Adjusting the windshield
WARNING
Adjusting the windshield
while driving
Accident hazard
Only adjust the windshield
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
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z Operation

Rotate adjustment wheel 1
clockwise to lower the wind-
shield.
Rotate adjustment wheel 1
counterclockwise to raise the
windshield.
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z Operation

Off-road use
Conversion ......................... 18
Riding............................... 22
Cleaning ............................ 24
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z Off-road use

Conversion
Removing the luggage
rack
NOTICE
Passenger footrests and grab
handles must always be installed
when riding with a passenger.
Remove screws 1and pull off
luggage rack 2.
Installing luggage rack
covers
Attach luggage rack covers 2.
Install screws 1.
Trim for grab handle
bore hole on rear frame
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Removing bracket for
passenger footrest
NOTICE
Passenger footrests and grab
handles must always be installed
when riding with a passenger.
Remove screws 1and take off
bracket for passenger footrest
on the left 2.
The end muffler must be re-
moved before the right bracket
for the passenger footrest can
be removed.
Removing end muffler ( 20).
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z Off-road use