BMW R 1200GS Rallye 2017 User manual

Supplementary rider's manual
R 1200 GS Rallye
BMW Motorrad

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Welcome to BMW
We are delighted that you
have opted for the Rallye style
variant for your R 1200 GS by
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the circle of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
vehicle so that you can use it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
View this equipment range
Read this rider's manual before
you start your new BMW. This
document includes important in-
formation on how to operate your
vehicle and fully benefit from the
technical advantages of your
BMW featuring the Rallye style
variant.
In addition, you will find inform-
ation on servicing and care that
will help with safety in use and
on the road, and will ensure that
your vehicle keeps its value.
Proof of maintenance work com-
pleted is a prerequisite for treat-
ing claims as goodwill.
Make sure you also pass on
the rider's manual of your BMW
should you decide to sell it one
day. It represents a vital element
of your vehicle.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have any questions sur-
rounding your vehicle, do not
hesitate to contact your author-
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer at
any time.
We hope you enjoy your BMW
and wish you a safe and pleasant
journey.
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 3
Overview..................... 4
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 4
Equipment ................... 5
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Actuality...................... 5
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overall view .................. 9
3 Introduction .. .. .. .. .. .. . 11
Rallye style variant . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Operation................ 13
Rallye motorcycle seat . . . . . . 14
Windscreen ................. 16
Sport suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Off-road use .. .. .. .. .. .. 17
Conversion.................. 18
Riding....................... 22
Cleaning..................... 25
6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 30
Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tyres........................ 31
Rims ........................ 32
Maintenance work after off-
road riding................... 33
7 Accessories .. .. .. .. .. .. . 37
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 38
Accessories for Rallye style
variant....................... 38
Rallye style variant accessor-
ies........................... 41
LED flashing turn indicat-
ors .......................... 42
Headlight guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Handlebar levers, milled . . . . . 42
Hand protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Crash bars .................. 43
Enduro engine guard . . . . . . . . 43
Cylinder-head cover
guard........................ 44
Front footrests, ad-
justable...................... 44
Footbrake lever,
adjustable ................... 44
Sports silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Off-road tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Preparation for navigation
system ...................... 45
Case system ................ 46
8 Technical data .. .. .. .. .. 47
Frame....................... 48
Chassis and suspension. . . . . 48
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dimensions ................. 51
9 Index..................... 54

General instructions
Overview ............................ 4
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment........................... 5
Technicaldata....................... 5
Actuality ............................. 5
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z General instructions

Overview
An important aspect of this
Rider's Manual is that it can
be used for quick and easy
reference. Consulting the
extensive index at the end of this
Rider's Manual is the fastest way
to find information on a particular
topic or item. To first read an
overview of your motorcycle,
please go to Chapter 2.
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 Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard. Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk haz-
ard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures. Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the vehicle.
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 a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
NV National-market version.
OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
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OA Optional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the vehicle.
ABS Anti-lock brake system.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
D-
ESA
Electronic chassis and
suspension adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage).
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
RDC Tyre pressure monitor-
ing.
Equipment
When you purchased your BMW
motorcycle, you chose a model
with individual equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes the
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional ac-
cessories (OA). This explains why
the manual may also contain
equipment specifications which
you have not ordered. Please
note, too, that your motorcycle
might not be exactly as illus-
trated in this manual on account
of country-specific differences.
If your motorcycle contains
equipment that has not been
described, its description can be
found in a separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Actuality
The high safety and quality level
of BMW motorcycles is ensured
by continuous development
work on design, equipment
and accessories. Because of
this, your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor
can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
Consequently no claims can be
derived from the information,
graphics or descriptions.
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General views
Overallview.......................... 9 2
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z General views

Overall view
1Rallye motorcycle seat
(low) ( 14)
2Protective caps ( 18)
3Cross-spoked wheels
( 32)
4Enduro footrest
5Frame guard ( 15)
6Stainless steel radiator
cowl
7Radiator guard ( 25)
8Sports windshield ( 16)
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Introduction
Rallye style variant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3
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z Introduction

Rallye style variant
The Rallye style variant
underlines the sporty character
of the R 1200 GS. Colour design
in Lupin Blue Metallic, clear-
coated labels on the sides of the
fuel tank in BMW Motorsport
colours and most of all the
powder-coated Cordoba Blue
frame already visually describe
the sportiest standard GS of all
times.
The equipment of the
R 1200 GS Rallye has been
consistently geared towards an
increased off-road performance.
The Rallye style variant
consists of:
Rallye motorcycle seat, per-
fectly ergonomically shaped for
maximum freedom of move-
ment and good levels of com-
fort, also with a passenger.
Low-cut sports windshield
for an unrestricted view of
rough terrain ahead and free-
dom of movement when riding
while standing up.
Radiator cowls made of dur-
able stainless steel.
Radiator protective grilles,
protect from stone chipping
when riding closely behind
vehicles ahead.
Enduro footrests, wide ver-
sion for stability.
Cross-spoked wheels, op-
tionally with off-road tyres.
Enclosed frame guard,
protects the frame from wear
caused by heavy-duty contact
with boots.
Enclosed protective caps
for the sporty, slim rear when
the luggage carrier has been
removed.
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Operation
Rallye motorcycle seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windscreen......................... 16
Sport suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Rallye motorcycle seat
Remove the Rallye
motorcycle seat
Unlock the seat lock 1clock-
wise using the ignition key and
keep hold of the ignition key.
Lift the motorcycle seat 2at
the rear and let go of the igni-
tion key.
Remove the motorcycle seat
and put it to one side on a
clean surface with the uphol-
stery facing down.
Note height adjustment
The front height adjustment 1
must always be adjusted to the
high position (H identification).
The rear height adjustment 1
must always be adjusted to the
low position (L identification).
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Installing the Rallye
motorcycle seat
Insert the Rallye motorcycle
seat 1into the fixtures 2on
the left and right and sub-
sequently press the rear of the
seat forwards and downwards
until the lock audibly engages.
NOTICE
See the rider's manual of the
vehicle for instructions on how
to remove and install the seats
with Comfort package optional
equipment.
Installing the frame guard
Requirement
The frame guard was not in-
stalled upon vehicle handover.
Requirement
The bonding areas must be dry
and free from dust as well as
grease.
Pull off the protective films
from the foam strips 1on the
inside.
Position the frame guard 2
and press it on at the bond-
ing areas.
Install the rubber bands 1. Po-
sition the sealing area on the
inside of the frame to prevent
the rubber bands from being
opened by coming into contact
with boots.
Install the frame guard on the
opposite side in the same way.
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z Operation

Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen
WARNING
Adjusting the windscreen
while riding.
Risk of falling
Do not attempt to adjust the
windscreen unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1clockwise to lower
the windscreen.
Turn knob 1counter-clockwise
to raise the windscreen.
Sport suspension
with sport suspensionOE
Thanks to optimised suspension
geometry the sports suspension
generates more agility, improved
handling and leeway when riding
off road. Harder springs, longer
spring struts and an extended
spring travel enable improved off-
road performance.
Additional spring travel
20 mm
NOTICE
The sports suspension's range
of adjustment corresponds to
that of the standard chassis and
suspension. Refer to the rider's
manual of the vehicle.
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z Operation

Off-road use
Conversion ......................... 18
Riding............................... 22
Cleaning ............................ 25
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z Off-road use

Conversion
Removing the luggage
carrier
NOTICE
Always install the rear footrests
and grab handles for two-up
mode.
Installing the rear-wheel stand
( 30).
Remove the screws 1and de-
tach the luggage carrier 2.
Installing the luggage
carrier covers
Installing the rear-wheel stand
( 30).
Position the luggage carrier
covers 2.
Install screws 1.
Grab handle bore trim on
rear frame
8 Nm
Removing the rear
footrest brackets
NOTICE
Always install the rear footrests
and grab handles for two-up
mode.
Installing the rear-wheel stand
( 30).
Remove the screws 1and
remove the left-hand rear
footrest bracket 2.
It is necessary to remove the
rear silencer before removing
the right-hand rear footrest
bracket.
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z Off-road use