MBW F800GT Installation and maintenance manual
Rider's Manual
F 800 GT Special vehicle
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Vehicle data/dealership details
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pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
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
make the best possible use of all
your BMW's technical features.
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 criticism
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your jour-
neys will be pleasant and safe
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality...................... 7
2 General views .. .. .. .. .. .. 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, left side, with
optional extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General view, right side . . . . . 15
General view, right side, with
optional extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 18
Underneath the seat with
optional extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Underneath the centre trim
panel........................ 20
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 21
Multifunction switch, left,
with optional extras . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 24
Multifunction switch, right,
with optional extras . . . . . . . . . . 25
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 27
Warning and telltale
lights ........................ 28
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 29
Warnings.................... 30
On-board computer
display ...................... 40
Fuel level.................... 40
Fuel reserve................. 41
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 41
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 42
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4 Operation................ 45
Ignition switch/steering
lock ......................... 46
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . 47
Clock........................ 47
Reading ..................... 48
Stopwatch................... 50
Lights ....................... 51
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 53
Light signals................. 53
Sound signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 57
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 57
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 58
Clutch....................... 59
Brakes ...................... 60
Mirrors ...................... 61
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Damping .................... 62
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tyres........................ 64
Headlight.................... 64
Seat......................... 65
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5 Anti-theft alarm
DWA ..................... 69
Overview.................... 70
Activation ................... 70
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Deactivation................. 73
Programming................ 74
Registration of the remote
control ...................... 76
Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Battery ...................... 78
6 Riding.................... 79
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 82
Starting...................... 82
Twistgrip brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Runningin .................. 86
Redline warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Brakes ...................... 87
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 88
Refuelling ................... 89
Fuel grade .................. 91
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7 Engineering details.. . . . 93
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 94
Electronic engine manage-
ment with BMW Motorrad
ASC......................... 96
Tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) ....................... 97
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
General instructions . . . . . . . 100
Toolkit..................... 100
Engine oil ................. 101
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Coolant.................... 106
Clutch..................... 107
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheels.................... 109
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 114
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 116
Bulbs...................... 117
Fuses ..................... 122
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Battery .................... 125
9 Accessories .. .. .. .. .. . 131
General instructions . . . . . . . 132
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Cases ..................... 133
Case for special vehicle . . . 136
Topcase................... 137
Two-way radio box . . . . . . . . 140
Fire extinguisher. . . . . . . . . . . 140
10 Care .................. 143
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 144
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Paint care ................. 146
Laying up the motor-
cycle ...................... 146
Protective wax coating . . . . 146
Restoring motorcycle to
use........................ 146
11 Technical data . . . . . . 147
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 148
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 149
Engine .................... 150
Fuel....................... 151
Engine oil ................. 151
Clutch..................... 152
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 153
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brakes .................... 154
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 154
Electrics................... 156
Frame..................... 158
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Weights ................... 160
Riding specifications . . . . . . 160
12 Service ............... 161
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 162
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services ................... 162
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 162
Maintenance schedule . . . . 165
Standard BMW service . . . . 166
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work................. 167
Confirmation of service . . . . 172
13 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Certificate for tyre pressure
monitoring (Reifendruck-
Control, RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
14 Index ................. 179
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. Chapter
2 will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
the necessary maintenance and
servicing work on the motorcycle
is documented in Chapter 11.
This record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your motorcycle is a precondition
for generous treatment of
goodwill 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 motor-
cycle.
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.
OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
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General instructions
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.
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage).
ABS Anti-lock brake system.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
RDC Tyre pressure monitor-
ing.
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider's Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional ac-
cessories (OA). This explains why
the manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment 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 this
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. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, left side, with optional
extras............................... 13
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General view, right side, with op-
tionalextras......................... 17
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Underneath the seat with optional
extras............................... 19
Underneath the centre trim
panel ............................... 20
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Multifunction switch, left, with op-
tionalextras......................... 22
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Multifunction switch, right, with op-
tionalextras......................... 25
Instrumentpanel.................... 26 2
9
z
General views
2
10
z
General views
2
12
z
General views
General view, left side,
with optional extras
1No standard equipment
with single seat with two
-way radio boxOE
Two-way radio box
( 140)
2No standard equipment
with cases, painted,
with holder for special
vehicleOE
Cases ( 136)
3Standard tool kit in case
Standard toolkit ( 100)
4Rider's Manual inside the
case
5Stowage in case
with first-aid kitOA
Storing the first aid kit in
case
6Stowage in case
with service toolkitOA
Location of the service
toolkit ( 100)
7No standard equipment
with fire extinguisher
complete with holderOE
Fire extinguisher inside the
case ( 140)
8No standard equipment
with electronic hailing
systemOE
Loudspeaker for hailing
system ( 55)
with siren, electronicOE
Loudspeaker for siren
( 56)
2
13
z
General views
2
14
z
General views
General view, right side
1Tank filler cap ( 89)
2Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 104)
3VIN, type plate (on
steering-head bearing)
4Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 106)
5Power socket ( 132)
6Adjuster, spring preload
( 61)
7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 105)
8Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic ( 62)
2
15
z
General views
2
16
z
General views
General view, right side,
with optional extras
1No standard equipment
with LED marker
strobeOE
LED marker strobe ( 53)
2Crash bars
3Extra socket
4Rear crash bars
5No standard equipment
with auxiliary batteryOE
Second battery inside the
case ( 129)
6No standard equipment
with STOP signalOE
STOP signal ( 54)
7No standard equipment
with LED 360° marker
strobeOE
LED 360° marker strobe
( 54)
2
17
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General views
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